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I'm not sure if Kelly or Freeman has publicly articulated this, but the beat writers seem to think there are few reasons.

They can film a practice and get a fresh look at everything on tape for a week while campus is empty, panning the next 14 with a fresher eye than the bowl game. Starting practice before and re-starting immediately after forces some level of accountability around spring break. Having a high-end indoor facility also allows for an earlier start.

Kelly had his weaknesses (and they were numerous). I think planning these kind of administrative details were among his strengths.