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Ole Miss Quarterback Chad Kelly Returns for his Senior Year
Chad Kelly and Laquon Treadwell had the honors of holding the Sugar Bowl trophy. Photo by John Bowen.
Ole Miss’ starting quarterback, Chad Kelly, has announced Monday afternoon that he will return to Ole Miss Rebels to play for his senior year in college.
He issued this statement via The Buffalo News:
“After serious discussion with my family and Coach Freeze, I wanted my friends and fans to know that I’ll be staying at Ole Miss for my senior year. I look forward to completing my degree and graduating from Ole Miss,” said Kelly. “We’ve lost a lot of starters, but we’re still deep in talent, and I’m excited to get back to work with Coach Freeze, Coach Werner and the rest of the team.”
Kelly led the Rebels to victory in their first Sugar Bowl appearance in 46 years, capping their first 10-win season since 2003. “It feels great to be a part of a winning team for a school with such a rich history, but I realize that there’s still a lot of learning and growing that I can do with this team. It will take the hard work and commitment of everyone involved, but I believe that we have a committed coaching staff and some of the best players in college football. I can’t wait to see what we can do together in 2016.”
“As a Kelly, I’ve been fortunate to grow up with a tight knit family. Coach Freeze and everyone here at Ole Miss have become a part of my family. We have the best students, the best staff, and just as importantly, the best fans in the country,” Kelly continued. “Our goal this year is to win the SEC west and to compete for a National Championship.”
Hotty Toddy, Chad Kelly!
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Gayle G. Henry
January 11, 2016 at 7:11 pm
Great that he will be back. Happy that Coaches Freeze and Werner have been such a good influence on him. Chad has the potential to play pro ball if he stays the course at Ole Miss.