Are The Irish Overlooking The D In Dantonio?
11/30/2009
Mark Dantonio? Are you serious? Cincinnati fan here, and while technically Dantonio did bring in a lot of the players, UC wouldn't be anywhere close to...
Joe Schmoe replied…
Thanks for your "unbiased" opinion, Dan. But if Dantonio is as incompetent as you allege, why...
I like the concept of going with a more defensive minded coach and Dantonio is solid, with a good point on Kelly winning with Dantonio's recruits....
Joe Schmoe replied…
Of the two, I'd prefer Davis. He's a remarkable coach for picking up the pieces at...
Notre Dame doesn't need a defensive coach now any more than it needed an offensive coach when Charlie Weis was hired. What Notre Dame needs is...
I don't know if D'antonio has the ability to handled the media. Weis didn't, neither did Willingham and Davie. I can't see D'antonio being the head...
DJ replied…
Winning as a coordinator is different than winning when you're in the leadership position. I think...
Joe Schmoe replied…
Winning is still a team thing, something the Irish have conveniently forgotten. A win is a...
Great read and some very valid points, and Kirk, I agree with you my friend it is time for some good old fashioned smashmouth football back...
Joe Schmoe replied…
Let's face it, it was "smashmouth" and not sissy stuff that made Notre Dame football.
I would be happy with Dantonio. I know he isn't the big name all Domers want, but he fits the mold of what is needed pretty...
Joe Schmoe replied…
Good point about Dantonio's Bearcats recruits. And frankly I think Kelly would miss out on a...
I agree. With a few notable exceptions, our Team DNA, as observed over the course of the past 120yrs, is defense and power running. Since when...
Joe Schmoe replied…
Well said, Kirk. I hadn't thought about Harbaugh, but he's another who fits the mold I...
It was defense – or lack thereof – that did in Charlie Weis. It will take someone well versed in that less-appreciated aspect of college football to return Notre Dame to its winning tradition...
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