Why Chip Kelly is going viral for Northwestern construction picture originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Northwestern‘s football program is going to have a bright and shiny new stadium to play in.
Advertisement
Chip Kelly is ready.
The offensive mastermind is going viral on Tuesday for an incredible picture. He’s at a podium for time with the media, and he’s in a purple vest and a Northwestern hard hat:
It’d be tough to make a more incredible photograph even if you staged it.
Why is Chip Kelly dressed like that?
For starters, Kelly is the new offensive coordinator for Northwestern.
It’s a big hire for the Wildcats as they try to keep up in the Big Ten. Kelly will try to help them put up some serious point totals.
Beyond that, Northwestern is opening a glistening new football stadium, so Kelly put on the full construction get-up when he met with media on Tuesday.
Advertisement
The Ryan family is funding the $862 million venue.
It’s set to open on Oct. 2 when Northwestern hosts Penn State.
By that point, Northwestern will be hoping Kelly and the offense has generated some hype. It could be a big show if they can fill the place to take on the Nittany Lions.
And hey, maybe Chip could dress like that on the sideline. It’d bring in a few more fans.
MORE: Miami accused of tampering with Pitt QB before landing Darian Mensah
