Brian Kelly reiterates desire to coach again, describes what he’s looking for in next job
By Jacob Moss
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When the LSU Tigers fired Brian Kelly and handed him the second-largest buyout in college football history, many wondered whether or not we would ever see the controversial figure roaming a college sideline again.
Kelly had spent the better part of four decades as a head coach at some of the biggest programs in the sport, accomplishing just about everything there is to accomplish outside of winning a national championship during that span. Nobody would blame him if he decided to hang it up, but the 65-year-old doesn’t look to be done quite yet.
Kelly has made it very clear in recent weeks that he still has some gas left in the tank; and he reiterated his desire to return to the profession while outlining what he’s looking for in his next job during a recent appearance on SiriusXM.
“What’s the right fit?” Kelly said. “You know, I have 35 years of head coaching experience. I’ve had success in building programs. This is not a mini-commercial for Brian Kelly. This is just giving the understanding of what it’s been like. I want to listen to opportunities if they’re available, and if the fit is right … I would love to be able to be a head football coach again. Now it’s just a matter of if there is a right fit out there for me.”
Despite how things ended at LSU, there’s no denying that Kelly has an extensive track record of success as a head coach. He’s won at virtually every stop throughout his four-decade coaching career, compiling a 297-109-2 record while capturing two Division II national championships, nine conference titles and making two College Football Playoff appearances along the way.
If Kelly can find the right opportunity, he could have another chance to add to his already impressive coaching resume and establish himself at another program and add on to what has already been a Hall of Fame-worthy career.
