Oregon Fans Can Help Coach Kelly Win the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award

Thanks to Oregon fans who voted at www.coachoftheyear.com, Coach Kelly has been named a finalist for the 2010 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award. This distinguished award honors college coaches who demonstrate responsibility and excellence on and off the field.

If Coach Kelly wins, he will receive $50,000 for his favorite charities and $20,000 for the University of Oregon Alumni Association — but he hasn’t won yet. There’s one more step Duck fans can take to help Coach Kelly become Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year.

Go to www.coachoftheyear.com between December 13 and 28 to again cast votes for Coach Kelly to help him surpass the 9 other finalists.

This is a unique opportunity for Duck fans to make their voice heard. Unlike other college football awards, fan votes for Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year truly count, contributing 20 percent to each coach’s final score. The remaining votes will come from College Football Hall of Fame coaches, players and members of the national college football media.

Once final votes are cast, the four winning coaches — one from each NCAA division — will be announced on January 10 in Glendale, Arizona, in advance of the BCS National Championship Game.

Now is the time to show your Duck Pride! Visit www.coachoftheyear.com from December 13 to 28 and cast your vote for Coach Kelly.