Learn how to run up the score respectfully. There are ways to trounce a team without getting the negative reputation earned by the Urban Meyer and Steve Spurrier's of the world. Considering Notre Dame will always schedule Navy and other academies this lesson is very valuable.
For somebody who has been close to the military most of his life, I can tell you with full confidence the players for the academies don't want the sympathy of Charlie Weis. These servicemen want to battle against your best shot. If they lose, they want it to be giving their best against your best. Weis shouldn't let the incident of a disgruntled Navy supporter at his press conference in 06' dictate the way he coaches.
What could have been a "convincing win" for Weis and Notre Dame turned into an almost disaster. Navy scored 14 points in a span of less then 30 seconds. Navy also converted two consecutive onside kicks, which may be more difficult to do then winning the lottery, but none the less occurred with the help of a recovery attempt by Notre Dame severely lacking in testicular fortitude.
History will show merely that Notre Dame defeated Navy 27-21 in the 2008 season. Some may see it as another step towards the end of the road for Charlie Weis. Others may see it as a step in the right direction for the great future of Charlie Weis and Notre Dame.
Lesson No. 6
Weis must be more involved with the offense from here on out. The Notre Dame defense is getting better and better each week, and shut down the Navy rushing attack despite run defense being their weakness. What help can Weis really offer a defense that has Corwin Brown and John Tenuta behind it? What help can Weis offer an offense that has a young quarterback stuck in a rut, and an offense that lacks a clear identity?
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