Everyone involved with this has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that they have no business making decisions on the future of UCLA football going forward.
After listening to and watching all of the discussions on the internet this past week, with this perfect analysis of the situation what more needs to be said? Now... I kinda liked the banner. For me, an emotional release at that time that negated me doing harm to myself or others!
They should be flying that "Fire Chip Kelly and Martin Jarmond" banner over Westwood every day! I don't agree with Dimitri that the Chipster (OG) is "a bright offensive mind, perhaps one of the best around". I think this is a fallacy based on past experience. He may HAVE BEEN a brilliant offensive mind back in his DUCK DAYS, but clearly not now, nor has he been for some time. The Chipster (OG) is simply a bad coach (at any level or category). I do agree that if the Chipster (OG) belongs anywhere, it would be in the NFL where you only have to draft or trade, not recruit.
As for Martin Jarmond, he should have been fired right after he decided to retain Kelly for his final contractual year. In truth, he should have been let go shortly after he was hired. It was a bad hire.
If Kelly does leave for the NFL (let's hope he does), this will put Jarmond and UCLA football in a tough spot. They would then have to get another coach in there during a period where you have a lame duck Chancellor and not many (if any at all) decent candidates to select from. Chances are they would promote an assistant to be a temporary coach until the next season ends (most likely mercifully). As for the Chipster (OG), he has already imploded the program so he'd care less about what the state of the program would be in if he leaves. This is all on Jarmond, just a horrible AD, no, not as bad as Donut Dan, but very close. Let's hope the new Chancellor has the "smarts" to let go of Jarmond and put someone in their who knows how to run a big-time major college Athletic program, yes even in this age of NIL, the portal and all the changes in the college athletic landscape.
Dang. Spot on Dimitri. I had a seventh grade teacher that when delivering test results, he would say to the class, "Cheer up, things get worse". I am afraid this maybe the case for UCLA football for a while. Chip, after approaching pro teams for a job, is now officially a lame duck head coach at UCLA. This does not bode well if he hangs around another year. This current program is on life support.
Mark Schipper reported on twitter that Jarmond was gathering money to fire Chip, which shocked the chancellor and he stopped Jarmond from firing him. Not sure how accurate his sources are on this.
I tend to believe the story about Block. Block might have even agreed with Jarmond that that there was a solid basis for firing CCK. What there was not was a sold financial basis. That's really not debatable, but doesn't settle the question. I'm sure people will say, "Big10 next year. Just bite the bullet." Now that the news is out, though, with Kelly's NFL interviews, it doesn't matter if the story is true.
So now what? If Kelly was a political figure, his managers would insist on a public statement. The best result of those kind of statements is to give people pause to think, "Well, we will see." The problem is that most people have already seen enough. If the Bruins weren't screwed before, what if he now doesn't take an NFL job? Really horrible timing if your coach, any coach, does take a job at this point in the off-season, but better if he stays? Harbaugh, yes, if he stayed at Michigan. Kelly? Ew...not good.
A year too soon. The problem is we cannot afford to hire a good coach. We will have no choice but to roll the dice on a coordinator or so called up and coming mid major coach. If we swing and miss (and look who is doing the swinging) we are stuck with that hire for at least 4 years. By the way, the idea that Lynn is coming back is laughable....but to all those rooting for this, think about what you are saying. Lynn did a great job, but whether he would succeed as a HC is a complete unknown. UCLA coaching targets should ALWAYS be candidates with head coaching experience and more importantly head coaching success.
Also, the fact that college head coaches are seeking out coordinator jobs in the NFL speaks volumes as to the current state of NCAA football. Between Saban retiring, Harbaugh leaving, BC's coach becoming Green Bay's DC, and Chip clearly wanting to get the hell out, it is very apparent a large swath of college coaches are sick of what the NCAA has done to CFB.
Dimitri, that was fantastic, thorough and fairly covered rightly placing the blame on all parties involved — yes, even the plane flyers.
Only thing I’ll say is that you’re underestimating Block’s role. For all the good he has done for UCLA as a whole, he has been an absolute albatross for the athletic program. I would actually argue that Block is more responsible for the demise of UCLA’s revenue sports than Guerrero and Jarmond are.
Our two most recent ADs deserve their fair share of blame, sure. But with this university the buck stops with the Chancellor. When he doesn’t empower or support his lieutenants (personnel wise or financially) to make the decisions they feel are in the best interests of the program — all while throwing millions of dollars elsewhere on campus — I would argue that’s a damning indictment of leadership.
His retirement can’t come soon enough — but I only hope that the next chancellor sees the potential for UCLA to be excellent like Michigan, and not just a budget to balance.
After listening to and watching all of the discussions on the internet this past week, with this perfect analysis of the situation what more needs to be said? Now... I kinda liked the banner. For me, an emotional release at that time that negated me doing harm to myself or others!
Jarmond screwed the pooch!
They should be flying that "Fire Chip Kelly and Martin Jarmond" banner over Westwood every day! I don't agree with Dimitri that the Chipster (OG) is "a bright offensive mind, perhaps one of the best around". I think this is a fallacy based on past experience. He may HAVE BEEN a brilliant offensive mind back in his DUCK DAYS, but clearly not now, nor has he been for some time. The Chipster (OG) is simply a bad coach (at any level or category). I do agree that if the Chipster (OG) belongs anywhere, it would be in the NFL where you only have to draft or trade, not recruit.
As for Martin Jarmond, he should have been fired right after he decided to retain Kelly for his final contractual year. In truth, he should have been let go shortly after he was hired. It was a bad hire.
If Kelly does leave for the NFL (let's hope he does), this will put Jarmond and UCLA football in a tough spot. They would then have to get another coach in there during a period where you have a lame duck Chancellor and not many (if any at all) decent candidates to select from. Chances are they would promote an assistant to be a temporary coach until the next season ends (most likely mercifully). As for the Chipster (OG), he has already imploded the program so he'd care less about what the state of the program would be in if he leaves. This is all on Jarmond, just a horrible AD, no, not as bad as Donut Dan, but very close. Let's hope the new Chancellor has the "smarts" to let go of Jarmond and put someone in their who knows how to run a big-time major college Athletic program, yes even in this age of NIL, the portal and all the changes in the college athletic landscape.
Dang. Spot on Dimitri. I had a seventh grade teacher that when delivering test results, he would say to the class, "Cheer up, things get worse". I am afraid this maybe the case for UCLA football for a while. Chip, after approaching pro teams for a job, is now officially a lame duck head coach at UCLA. This does not bode well if he hangs around another year. This current program is on life support.
Mark Schipper reported on twitter that Jarmond was gathering money to fire Chip, which shocked the chancellor and he stopped Jarmond from firing him. Not sure how accurate his sources are on this.
https://x.com/5thDownCFB/status/1753227289418997901?s=20
I'm inclined to give Jarmond a pass to n Kelly. Let's see what he can do on his own.
Great article. Spot on IMO. What's odd to me about the NIL, if the players are getting paid, why do they get to opt out of bowl games?
I tend to believe the story about Block. Block might have even agreed with Jarmond that that there was a solid basis for firing CCK. What there was not was a sold financial basis. That's really not debatable, but doesn't settle the question. I'm sure people will say, "Big10 next year. Just bite the bullet." Now that the news is out, though, with Kelly's NFL interviews, it doesn't matter if the story is true.
So now what? If Kelly was a political figure, his managers would insist on a public statement. The best result of those kind of statements is to give people pause to think, "Well, we will see." The problem is that most people have already seen enough. If the Bruins weren't screwed before, what if he now doesn't take an NFL job? Really horrible timing if your coach, any coach, does take a job at this point in the off-season, but better if he stays? Harbaugh, yes, if he stayed at Michigan. Kelly? Ew...not good.
A year too soon. The problem is we cannot afford to hire a good coach. We will have no choice but to roll the dice on a coordinator or so called up and coming mid major coach. If we swing and miss (and look who is doing the swinging) we are stuck with that hire for at least 4 years. By the way, the idea that Lynn is coming back is laughable....but to all those rooting for this, think about what you are saying. Lynn did a great job, but whether he would succeed as a HC is a complete unknown. UCLA coaching targets should ALWAYS be candidates with head coaching experience and more importantly head coaching success.
Also, the fact that college head coaches are seeking out coordinator jobs in the NFL speaks volumes as to the current state of NCAA football. Between Saban retiring, Harbaugh leaving, BC's coach becoming Green Bay's DC, and Chip clearly wanting to get the hell out, it is very apparent a large swath of college coaches are sick of what the NCAA has done to CFB.
Who do you think will be on the short list to replace him?
My uneducated guesses:
Brennan Carroll
Justin Wilcox
Barry Odom
Dick Rod
Ryan Grubb
Lance Leipold
Dimitri, that was fantastic, thorough and fairly covered rightly placing the blame on all parties involved — yes, even the plane flyers.
Only thing I’ll say is that you’re underestimating Block’s role. For all the good he has done for UCLA as a whole, he has been an absolute albatross for the athletic program. I would actually argue that Block is more responsible for the demise of UCLA’s revenue sports than Guerrero and Jarmond are.
Our two most recent ADs deserve their fair share of blame, sure. But with this university the buck stops with the Chancellor. When he doesn’t empower or support his lieutenants (personnel wise or financially) to make the decisions they feel are in the best interests of the program — all while throwing millions of dollars elsewhere on campus — I would argue that’s a damning indictment of leadership.
His retirement can’t come soon enough — but I only hope that the next chancellor sees the potential for UCLA to be excellent like Michigan, and not just a budget to balance.
Kingsbury just backed out of Raiders OC job
Word on the street is it’s down to two options for Chip…Seattle, or Ohio State.
Barring Chip making too many demands like he did with the Raiders.