The Ohio State football team, under the guidance of head coach Ryan Day, has made a commendable decision in appointing..
The Ohio State football team, under the guidance of head coach Ryan Day, has made a commendable decision in appointing Chip Kelly as its new offensive coordinator. Following Bill O’Brien’s selection as head coach at Boston College, Day turned to Kelly, and truthfully, Kelly might be a better fit for this team than O’Brien.
The Buckeyes are poised to boast the most formidable running duo in all of college football with TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins in the backfield. Chip Kelly’s offensive philosophy, centered around a potent running game within the spread offense, aims to dismantle opposing defenses. Henderson and Judkins should be genuinely excited about this hiring, with the potential to thrive under Kelly’s guidance.
The timing of O’Brien’s appointment at Boston College presented a challenge for Ryan Day. With less than three weeks before the commencement of Spring practices, introducing a new offensive coordinator to grasp the terminology and scheme was far from ideal. However, Kelly’s hiring alleviates those concerns, as Ryan Day and Chip Kelly share a common offensive language and philosophy, given Day’s background as a former disciple of Kelly.
Even without their previous connection, Chip Kelly perfectly aligns with what Ryan Day sought in an offensive play-caller—NFL experience, head coaching expertise, and quarterback coaching proficiency. Kelly ticks all the necessary boxes. Moreover, with Kelly focusing solely on the offense without the additional responsibilities of overseeing the entire program, he is expected to elevate the offense in ways previously unseen in Columbus. His mastery of the craft makes him a significant asset.
