ESPN hires Chip Kelly as studio football analyst
Former college and NFL coach Chip Kelly has signed a multiyear deal with ESPN to talk about both as a studio analyst.
Kelly, most recently coach of the San Francisco 49ers, will predominantly work college football pregames, halftimes and studio wraps during fall Saturdays on ESPN2. He will also appear on SportsCenter on Fridays and Sundays, offering insights on college and NFL games.
“Chip is one of the most innovative football minds of our generation,” said Lee Fitting, ESPN senior coordinating producer. “As a coach, he saw the game from a unique perspective, never afraid to take an unconventional approach. We want him to bring that mentality to our college football coverage each week, offering fans a varying viewpoint outside of the conventional thought process.”
Said Kelly: “Once I decided to make the move to TV, my familiarity with ESPN, combined with their high-quality production and vital role in college football, it was easily the best network suited for me.”
Kelly was 46-7 as head coach at University of Oregon from 2009 to 2012, including victories in the Rose Bowl and Fiesta Bowl. He spent the last four seasons in the NFL, three of those in Philadelphia.
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