Here

Bellotti explicitly says the Kelly transition will probably take place in 1-2 years. As far as I know this was speculated based on some of what he said, but this is the first time I've read that he specifically said he will probably step down in 2 years. I agree with Pflugrad:

"I was a little surprised, you know, because coach Bellotti’s done such a good job," Pflugrad said. "He’s got a lot of years left."

Masoli and Greatwood are worried about Kelly moving to the field. Honestly, if Kelly is still creating the game plan and coaching QBs I'd be ok if a Kelly Disciple was calling the plays. But we can all look forward to around 2 years of speculation about this!

 

Junior cornerbacks Walter Thurmond III and Jairus Byrd said Friday they plan to investigate their potential position in April’s NFL draft before deciding whether to return for their senior season.

I think that is because of the NFL players contract (or whatever it's called) ending soon. My guess is they will learn that they will still make more money by waiting a year and raising their draft stock then by leaving now and getting drafted in the 6th+ round

However, tight end Ed Dickson and running back LeGarrette Blount said they intend to remain in school and play as seniors in 2009.

 

This is good news, I was worried about Blount leaving, the logic being that a 2nd or 3rd round pick might make more money this year than a 1st next year (if the NFL institutes a rookie salary max).

That's what Frohnmayer says here. I understand that maybe the last few games of the regular season for the top 4 would be less interesting, but wouldn't the last few games for those ranked 5-12 be incredible. A fan of #12th ranked team would not only be watching their team's games but have huge rooting interests in the games of teams below them, not to mention any conference races, now a 12th ranked team only has t their conference championship race to follow - maybe a BCS bid.

Am I crazy, but wouldn't giving more people rooting interest in more games a good thing? Doesn't having more teams in the position of just having to win out to make a playoff make for better games of their fans? Am I wrong to feel a little betrayed by Frohnmayer? Can I type out four consecutive questions? I wonder if that comment really just the NCAA way of telling Obamma to stay out of the NCAA  business, which I guess I understand. /end rambling

Hey Ducks in the Chicago area,

So I hear that (a) Rocks got rented out Saturday and (b) the game will be available on FSN NW via satellite. So a group of us are heading back to Witts (our bar from last year) to watch the game, please feel free to join us. It's located at 2913 N Lincoln parking in the area is tough but doable. Hope to see a big group of us there.