Chip Kelly decision has recruits excited 
January, 7, 2013
Jan 7
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By
Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
Some might look back and laugh about it. Others might look back and question the motives or the commitment.
But to the Ducks and their fans, there's no way to look at Chip Kelly's reported decision to turn down the NFL and return to Eugene as anything but a massive win.
You can have all the talent in the world and get undone by poor coaching. Great coaching and little talent will only take you so far. Examples at both ends of the spectrum are everywhere. With Kelly's return to Eugene and the No. 22 recruiting class in the country, the Ducks are a great example of what happens when you have great coaching and a talented roster.
But to the Ducks and their fans, there's no way to look at Chip Kelly's reported decision to turn down the NFL and return to Eugene as anything but a massive win.
You can have all the talent in the world and get undone by poor coaching. Great coaching and little talent will only take you so far. Examples at both ends of the spectrum are everywhere. With Kelly's return to Eugene and the No. 22 recruiting class in the country, the Ducks are a great example of what happens when you have great coaching and a talented roster.
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Brandon Oliver
Brandon Oliver joined ESPN in 2012. In recent years, Oliver has been involved in the Nike Football Tour with both ESPNHS and Nike. He has covered West Coast recruiting for various online outlets since 2008, with an emphasis on Oregon football. Email him at boliverespn@gmail.com.