The University of Notre Dame announced Tuesday that it had exercised an option in head football coach Brian Kelly’s contract to extend it two years through the 2016 campaign.
Brian Kelly Gets 2-Year Extension From Notre Dame
Notre Dame exercised an option to extend Brian Kelly’s contract through 2016.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are coming off their second-consecutive 8-5 season and an appearance in the Champ Sports Bowl. Kelly is 16-10 in two seasons with the Irish and has the program back on track after the end of the Charlie Weis Era.
“While Coach Kelly and I are focused on the additional work that must be done to reach our goals, I am very pleased with the progress we have made during the past two years.” University of Notre Dame vice president and director of athletics Jack Swarbrick said. “Our football team’s performance on the field, in the classroom, and in the community reflect Coach Kelly’s commitment to building a program that will be able to sustain success in the long run, and to doing so in a manner consistent with Notre Dame’s values and tradition.”
Six coaches on Kelly’s staff had their contracts renewed following the season as well.
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