Winningest coach in school history.
Classless exit? Yes, but it is the nature of the business (and presumably consistent w/ terms of his contract) to seek greener pastures elsewhere. Kelly came to Notre Dame in the same manner, leaving Cincinnati in "Baltimore Colts" fashion, abandoning his undefeated team on the brink of a major bowl game. Decisions are made quickly. Social media limits the ability and space for parties to be less abrupt and conduct transitions like gentlemen.
Abandonment and betrayal of players? Yes.
But, I would expect Notre dame and its faithful base to adopt the Michelle Obama approach of "When they (Kelly) go low, ..... we go high."
ABC people. Always Be Classy.
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