if Brian Kelly getting involved results in poorer performance, then why, after 10 years, does he not see this? I think what you wrote makes perfect sense, but if that's the case, then Kelly's approach defies all logic and reason.
From the exerpts I did read from the article, it was interesting the QBs generally praised Kelly, and the Central Michigan QB actually got better in year two. I remember Tony Pike being a stud for Cincinnati, too.
A lot of his approach doesn't make sense if this is the case.