Much of the talk in the local sports media has been regarding Univeristy of Cincinnati football coach Brian Kelly. As expected, Charlie Weiss was fired as coach of Notre Dame this past Monday and speculation has been rampant for weeks that Coach Kelly would be his successor. Kelly has avoided much of the discussion and has referred to the University of Cincinnati coaching job as a "destination" position, while piling on accolades for the strength of the university's football program.Brian Kelly's last appearance of the season tonight at the original Montgomery Inn for his weekly radio show, The Brian Kelly Show, might very well be his last appearance ever on 700 WLW FM as UC's coach. Signing autographs during commercial breaks, Kelly was friendly to all who approached him for autographs. I spotted people getting footballs, helmets and caps signed by Kelly, whose reputation is skyrocketing as one of the best up-and-coming coaches nationwide. Kelly signed three photographs in silver sharpie for me with requested personalizations and the "Go Bearcats" moniker. I approached Kelly again with three photographs that he signed as I wished him the best and a Merry Christmas. Kelly used the
opportunity to inscribe one of the photos "Merry X-mas, Brian Kelly". Signed in silver Sharpie marker, these are quality items that have a lot of visual appeal.Ken Broo from channel 5 WLWT interviewed Coach Kelly, immediately after the conclusion of the radio show. After Kelly shook a few hands, as he was departing, I posed for a picture with possibly the next coach of the Notre Dame football team. I hope it's not so, but if I were to venture a guess, I believe Kelly will accept the Notre Dame job when it is offered. For all Coach Brian Kelly has done in building the Bearcats' football program, the fans of Cincinnati should thank him and wish him the best in whichever direction he chooses to go.
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