Ghost, you pointed out what many on here point out. That is the fact that Kelly is better than the previous three coaches. That is finding some kind of comfort or consolation in a less than desirable situation. The very definition of solace.
I doubt there is anyone on this board that thinks Kelly isn't better than those three. So what? Shouldn't the ND fans desire a much better situation than to just be better than them? I think you probably agree with that. Now, whether ND can ever get there is another debate.