Charlie Weis & Notre Dame: The “What If” Era
11/30/2009
I have been watching Notre Dame football almost religiously for the last ~20 years. I am an avid college football fan (I would watch over the NFL any day), I typically watch a Big 10 game, then ND, then the game on ESPN or ABC depending on who is playing. It annoys my wife to no end, trust me. I'm also a huge Cubbies fan, but I am not sure if they have the pieces in 2009...
Notre Dame needs to get over itself. The days of being "Independent" are over. Personally, I'd like to see every team be independent. Every year you...
Good article. The Weis era did feel like we were just about to turn the corner... only to take a big step back. 2007 was an...
When a coaching change comes, it’s hard not to look back (in this case, over five years) and wonder what might have been. In the case of Charlie Weis, I think it is especially apropos...
To distill it down, ND needs a proven, successful college head coach. I doubt they go the NFL route (unless they can talk Tony Dungy into...
Jim Miesle replied…
Great points there. 2010 could be a bit rougher than previously thought for the next coach....
Anthony Pilcher replied…
I think Tate would suffer next year when A. J. Green and Julio Jones come out....
Thanks for the obligatory salt in the wounds. You may have predicted how the season played out, but few predicted the self-destruction the Irish suffered in...
Jonathan Slotter replied…
It was more of the payback for the people calling me an idiot and talking bad...
In all honesty (and a completely selfish response) is yes. I don't care what bowl game they play in (and they will probably have options), I...
The reports about the Clausen family selling their house have been blown out of proportion. They listed the place in July, and it recently went under...
Mike Muratore replied…
I was about to say the same thing. Clausen may in fact go pro... but nothing...
Michael Schottey replied…
Not with the rumors about an NFL salary structure....if Clausen stays, he could be giving up...
BT -- Here are this week's losers: 1. Texas A&M. Mike Sherman could be out and A&M embarks on yet another coaching search. Meanwhile, Colt McCoy...
Michael -- Good read, lots of great facts & research. Not much to add other than I think Swarbricks list is pretty short, and as shocking...
Zachary West replied…
There has not been a departure from the fundamentals over the past 3 - 4 years,...
Michael Collins replied…
Weis has been great on his fundamentals with his QB and receivers, worked well with Ianello....
What would be even worse for the BCS is if Florida or Alabama lose this weekend and then beat the other in the SEC championship game....
Brian Nelson replied…
Jim, Great insight. You're right. It has the potential to get real ugly. I might be...
Well said. As an Irish fan, I understand the frustration. What I will never understand is the action. These kids (and they are still kids) put...
Ben Gibson replied…
Could not agree with you more Jim. Here's hoping for better days.
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JW Nix said...
DeleteSad News, Yet Honored Respective :
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/296615-abe-pollin-was-no-sell-out
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