“They pay coaches bigger salaries now, so you better not waste any time getting the job done. There is always someone else in waiting.” Simply put, Brian Kelly knows how to win football games. And he can win them at any level. Just as a craftsman works his plan to the detail, Kelly has executed his formula for success at every level he’s been – from Division II Grand Valley State to mid-major Central Michigan to a former Big East doormat, the University of Cincinnati. On his way to earning Schutt Sports Coach of The Year honors, Kelly led the Cincinnati Bearcats to an 11-2 record and a berth in the Orange Bowl – the first BCS bowl in Cincinnati history. His teams have always been known for their explosive, quick strike offenses – his no-huddle spread scheme has produced an average of 31.1 points and 395 yards per game in his last two years as head coach. It’s a plan that
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