Clausen throws 4 INTs as Irish are shutout at Boston College

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Posted: 12:21 AM Nov 9, 2008
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Reporter: Angelo Di Carlo
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Jimmy Clausen threw four interceptions as Notre Dame was shutout for the first time this season 17-0 at Boston College Saturday night.

It's the 3rd loss in four games for Notre Dame, which drops to 5-4 on the season. The Irish remain a win away from bowl eligibility.

Clausen's 1st interception was a turning point in the game. With the Irish down 3-0 in the 2nd, Clausen overthrew Kyle Rudolph and was picked off by BC's Paul Anderson. Anderson followed his blockers 70 yards for the touchdown to make it 10-0.

Clausen then threw his 2nd interception just before the half.

The Irish didn't come out of the locker room playing well either. After stopping BC's offense, Golden Tate fumbled on the punt return and BC recovered.

The Eagles took advantage as QB Chris Crane threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Robinson to make it 17-0.

Late in the 3rd quarter, the Irish went for it on a 4th and 6 at BC's 40, but the dump pass from Clausen to Armando Allen didn't generate a 1st down.

In the 4th, ND had its best chance to score but Clausen threw his 3rd INT in the end zone. It was Anderson again with the pick, his 2nd of the day and 5th of the season.

Clausen's 4th interception with three minutes left in the game capped off a miserable performance for the Irish. Clausen finished 26 of 46 for 226, 0 TDs, and 4 INTs.

The Irish mustered just 66 yards rushing on the night.

BC running back Montel Harris rushed for 120 yards on 23 carries for Boston College.

Notre Dame will again be on the road next Saturday as they head to Baltimore to face 6-3 Navy.

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Posted by: Alan Location: Elkhart on Nov 13, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Look who they play year after year. I mean come on... could it get any easier? Can hardly wait for all the wining about how ND should have gotten a bowl game. Like they have been winning those. Navy will be tough!

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 12, 2008 at 02:54 PM
This was a real easy game to predict the winner of. I said last week that boston college would beat them badly...and I think navy will do a number on them too, unfortunately. How about...SHARPLEY!? :) That might shock a few people and bring something new to the team.

Posted by: Craig Location: Bremen on Nov 12, 2008 at 01:10 PM
It is a shame to see ND regress to 5-4 when they showed some promise earlier in the year. They are still on track to finish with 6-8 wins as most predicted. Alot of fans jumped on the bandwagon as usual early in the year and when I continued to state the obvious, some got offended, especially when I guaranteed the MSU victory. Some snapped back with, "How 'bout them Wolverines!" Well...How 'bout them Wolverines? They will definitely lose a few more games, but I see they are on the right track to make an impact in 2 years. Do any of the ND fans still wish they had Charlie or would you like Rich Rodriguez instead? I'm happy with Rich! P.S. If the Irish continue to struggle and win only once more, I hope it is vs. USC. Go Irish, I hope it gets better.

Posted by: Willie Location: Niles on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:36 PM
ND fans' classlessness aside, it seemed to an unfamiliar reader that N is a Ball State fan. Besides, you just reinforced my point about how far ND has fallen with your "your team sucks worse than mine" argument. Just an observation; obviously many of the Indiana football programs need help, with the possible exception of BSU.

Posted by: Irish Suck Location: Irish suck land on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Look how angry these foolish domers get with their ridiculous and over rated "predictions" dont come to fruition. I am sorry that the bubble that is your fantasy-land has burst, like everyone knew it would. It is really funny to see these posters who used to be all about arguing about how great ND still is and how they are turning it around. Now, listen to them all. All they do is bash eachother and other posters. Pathetic. Funny and pathetic. Sorry ladies. "Maybe next year." Just like the cubbies. ND's program has been on a downhill slope for a long time now. Everyone else saw it. Except those domers who's heads are so far up where the sun don't shine that they can't hear the train coming. Cry, little girls, cry. Pure comedy!

Posted by: Anon Location: Here on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:02 AM
What is says, Willie, is that ND needs to improve. However, you don't see ND Fans going on other team's articles bashing the team that has a BETTER record. N = Purdue Fan. N spends more time bashing ND than supporting Purdue. Maybe she should shut her piehole and focus on ways to make HER team better. All that's missing is Anon's HAHAHAHAHA afterher comments. I'll take my sucky Irish's record over her sucky Boiler's record, and I won't go to some Lafayette newspaper JUST to bash the Boilers. And they call ND fans classless!

Posted by: Willie Location: Niles on Nov 12, 2008 at 08:37 AM
Wow, it has come to this: bashing Purdue by saying they'll match ND's 2007 record. What does that say about the state of ND football?

Posted by: fred california on Nov 11, 2008 at 06:04 PM
Hi Angelo. Mr. Clausen is a stand up pro quarterback. He is a poor scrambler. ND has some great scambler quarterbacks on their team, apparently we are saving them for a future date. The offensive coach's challenge is to devlope a defensive strategy to give Mr Clausen the neccesary time to throw short and long passes. In previous games when given the time on long passes we have been successful. BC had it figured out and doubled team the receiver on post routes. I think we should have tried at least one hook pattern.

Posted by: Anon Location: Here on Nov 11, 2008 at 09:29 AM
N is a fool. Bash your own team, they are worse than ND, and will match ND's 2007 record. Go to the PU sites, N, cuz you stink!

Posted by: Wiz Location: Osceola on Nov 10, 2008 at 02:08 PM
Jimmy Clausen was a great High School Quarterback but an average College QB. He is a premadonna, who has zero talent. He throws the ball when he shouldn't and hangs on to it when he should throw it. Get it right dude (California talk). Is it me or does it look like the team has no motivation, spirit or that killer instinct. What a bunch of ho hum individuals. BC came out with a mission and all I can say is mission complete. I don't know if it is the team leadership or the coaching staff but someone better put a desire and fire in this team or they will end up 5-7 and no bowl (Not that I think the should go to a bowl anyway). Like the game commentator said Saturday during the game "Notre Dame is a whole lot better than last year, but they are still not a good team" there words not mine. ND hasn't had a great team since 1993, when is the school going to stop wasting money on loser coaches and finally invest the money in a Pete Carrol, Urban Meyer or Nick Saben caliber coach.

Posted by: Bill Location: Notre Dame country on Nov 10, 2008 at 01:15 PM
These are as always with ND some very talented athletes. As of late, they seem preoccupied with distractions like their appearances and whether or not ther is a talent scout nearby.Players are a direct reflection of their leadership, which is at present: non-existant or a poor example of what it takes to be successful. Spare the rod, spoil the child? Introducing some talent on the coaching side would bring the talent out from the player's side. If ND would start from the top and work down with a complete overhaul of the coaching, you will see an undefeated team again.

Posted by: Leo Location: Granger on Nov 10, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Doesn't Charlie have a "back-up" quarterback. Why is it all about Clausen? Sit him out for a half or so and see if improvement will come.

Posted by: Willie Location: Niles on Nov 10, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Fredo...? Karma is a bummer.

Posted by: Susan on Nov 10, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Anon 0851: Are you kidding me??? Suspend him!!! NOW! ND needs to investigate this and if it's true he needs to be thrown out of ND!

Posted by: BF for ND Location: SB on Nov 10, 2008 at 11:00 AM
When Lou came and did the coaching during that early game, you saw the fire in their eyes...they need to bring that to every game. Why can't they get pumped that way for every game? If Lou could get them that pumped before the game, someone on the coaching staff should be able to do the same, or something is very wrong!

Posted by: john Location: south bend on Nov 10, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Clausen is not the QB he thinks he is. He needs to go to the bench or the locker room forever. Get a QB who doesn't spend most of his time "fixing in" on the camera to see himself.

Posted by: B on Nov 10, 2008 at 10:30 AM
I don't see that Anon, I say he just sucks.

Posted by: N on Nov 10, 2008 at 09:56 AM
To location 'Seriously'? You might want to ask yourself the question of 'seriously?' because Ball State would mop up the field with ND. Leave it to an ND fan to still mouth off after losing to games in a row to unranked teams, as if they could beat a team in the top 15 who is undefeated and destroying everyone they play. Ball State has no shot at a national title with the way the BCS works, so maybe we'll get a 12-0 Ball State vs a 7-5 ND in a bowl game. We all know ND's outstanding record in bowl games....

Posted by: Anonymous Location: South Bend on Nov 10, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Now everything fits. Look at what happened at all the big games this year and it's all been this kid. I know a guy in Chicago that a took bet from this kid on the books for BC to win. And there's probably a dozen kids and ND that I know that would be willing to stand up and testify that he's fixing games to make money. Think about that.

Posted by: To Tim Location: Seriously? on Nov 10, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Tim, with all due respect to Ball State, even with our cupcakes on the schedule, we STILL have a 10x harder schedule than Ball State. Let's compare apples to apples. GO IRISH!

Posted by: Just Me Location: Home on Nov 10, 2008 at 08:32 AM
Looks like Clausen is in a real pickle now........

Posted by: Susan on Nov 9, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Sorry Jay, I do know what I'm talking about. He sucks under pressure and you know it. I have been a loyal ND fan for longer than I wanna talk about! When is he gonna step up to the plate and be the leader this team needs? He can't and won't. No running game = forced passes? What??? Who doesn't know what they're talking about?

Posted by: Tim Location: Indy on Nov 9, 2008 at 10:24 PM
All this Jimmy talk is silly. Nate Davis at Ball State is the real deal! He whips it twice as hard and is mobile. Unfortunate and undeserved hype is what you get by going to ND. The Texas Tech kid and Tebo are in a whole higher league too!

Posted by: uh oh Location: south bend on Nov 9, 2008 at 06:01 PM
the echoes are dead.

Posted by: flyin hawaiian Location: elkhart on Nov 9, 2008 at 04:49 PM
hire joe montana,he's an alumni!

Posted by: mfan Location: SB on Nov 9, 2008 at 04:17 PM
just another prettyboy QB LMAO

Posted by: C Location: Indiana on Nov 9, 2008 at 03:55 PM
Bring in the 2nd string. They must have talent too, or they would not be on team. Those men could not do any worse than what has already gone down. You will find out that everyone is replaceable ,life will go on with out you even if you don't think so. Let someone else have a crack at the job, you might be suprized that there is more talant being wasted on the side line.

Posted by: Billy Joe Location: Pittsburgh on Nov 9, 2008 at 02:54 PM
I think it's time to stop playing patty cake with Clausen. He's had enough time to play into a leading role for the Irish!! All the talk about firing Weiss to solve ND's woes, I think is misplaced. Clausen is not leading the team -- I just wonder if the team looks to him as their leader - I don't think so!! He just can't seem to get the job done!! He's certainly has had engough chances. He should be benched and watch the rest of the games from the sidelines! His glory days in high school are over!! Charlie needs to step up and do what needs to be done!! Clausen has lost the confidence of his offensive teamates- THEY DON'T SEEM TO WANT TO PLAY FOR HIM!! He dosen't lead them!!

Posted by: ben dover Location: ann arbor on Nov 9, 2008 at 01:12 PM
It was fun to watch LMAO

Posted by: Big Fan Location: Elkhart on Nov 9, 2008 at 01:00 PM
I wrote in last week and I am doing it again. Please fire Charlie! He has some talent but he can't coach at all. His assistant coaches are terrible as well. Don't you think it is time for a coach like Pete Carrol, Urban Myer, or even John Gruden? Please Alumni buy out his contract, he is a joke to ND football.

Posted by: sb on Nov 9, 2008 at 12:27 PM
BC was the better team, hands down. Clausen shows signs of greatness, but is still young and immature. The coaching staff was outmatched. BC smelled blood and sunk their teeth into the "fightless irish."

Posted by: Anonymous Location: ND on Nov 9, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Posted by: Ashamed Location: Michigan on Nov 9, 2008 at 08:52 AM Lou WILL NOT come back. Go Irish Go

Posted by: Mark Location: Chicago on Nov 9, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Finally! A team figured how to shut out a predictable ND pass offense. Pass to the sideline on a comeback route, dump to the TE or RB 5 yards on a release over the middle, streak down the sideline. Those are the three options that have been obviously repeated. BC played it well. It was nice to see an opponent with some good sized kids up front on D. Also, to see an opponent with the brains to send more than 4 at the ND QB. The pressure was too much. I'm tired of hearing all this "youth" talk about ND. Give me a break, they're not the only young team out there...we've been hearing that talk for the last 14 years anyway! As ND matures, so does the rest of college football! The recruiting classes are so hyped. While ND gets all this national praise for recruiting, teams like Texas Tech and Boise State go about it quietly. They show their worth on the field, not in unjustified hype.

Posted by: Jay Location: SB on Nov 9, 2008 at 12:09 PM
People! We have no run game. The whole game was Clausen trying to force the ball because we can't run. Don't bad mouth Clausen when you have no clue what the heck your talking about. Anyone that knows football will agree. No run game = force passing that results in a lot of turnovers no matter who is QB. I'll say it again, if you don't know what your talking about keep your mouth shut and just support the team.

Posted by: DONT GIVE UP YET ND FANS! Location: Pennsylvania on Nov 9, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Fellow ND fans, are next two upcoming games are very winable with navy and syracuse. Hopefully clausen tears both of those defense apart and gains some confidence back for usc because we will need it if we want to win @ usc. I think they have a shot at usc because they are struggling in some games this year (cal 3 usc 17). If Clausen doesnt force throws and the running game actually shows up we have a shot at usc. I mean this year we have playmakers like floyd, tate, allen, rudoulph even kamara sometimes. So notre dame fans dont give up on charlie just yet he has 1 shot to redemm himself against usc and i think he will be prepared....

Posted by: Go Blue Fan Location: Michigan on Nov 9, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Maybe Notre Dame can re-match Michigan in the Toilet Bowl, Sponsered by Ty D Bol.

Posted by: Susan on Nov 9, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Debbie, what exactly about Clausen is good? He's arrogant, can't stay in the pocket under pressure, throws air balls when he thinks he's about to get hit? Where exactly is the greatness here??? Tell me, because I'm confused. Yes the whole team lost the game. However, defense was at least able to keep it close. Falls directly on the qb when it's 3 and out or worse yet, interceptions. No one else threw those balls, only Jimmy. So kindly explain where you see such a great qb, he's a loser!!!

Posted by: JDH Location: N.D. on Nov 9, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Weis gets top pay,he has top players and they've got the best facilities. So why is he not up to par as many of the top coaches in college football? Because he's not among the best. He never will be. Talent is being wasted on a sub-par coach. Simply put he's not any good. Time to unload him.

Posted by: T Location: SB on Nov 9, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Just a sad game! Embarassing. There was no heart, no fire, no energy. A shutout? Charlie is an offensive genious. He can get those guys to score any points?

Posted by: Disturbed One Location: Please Chuck, Resign on Nov 9, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Navy is about to start a winning streak of their own against the Irish. How can 3 "outstanding" recruiting classes produce a running game like the Irish have now?? Absolutely ridiculous !!!!

Posted by: jim Location: sb on Nov 9, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Weiss may have been a mastermind of Patriots Offense but he is not even close to that at ND. I still think Charlies son is calling the offensive plays. Very unacceptable..I couldnt believe Clausen ( in the middle of an offensive drive) ran over to the sideline to get a drink of water.!! I have never seen such a thing..No heart in this team..Period..Charlie doesnt know how to put a spark under them and he doesnt make any sort of adjustments at halftime....ND board of trustees and the fans will not put up with this much longer!!

Posted by: Anonymous Location: nd on Nov 9, 2008 at 10:24 AM
In hard times,tough times, My thoughts and prayers go out to Sorry Charlie Weis. NEXT coach $$$$$$$$$$$$$ ?????

Posted by: ND4ever Location: Elkhart on Nov 9, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I think our team has a major coaching issue. Weis came in and took Ty's team to a bowl and lost it. Now it's his team so HE (not the team) loses to Navy. That game was won. Ridiculous coaching. I'm tired of hearing that it's a building year and that is why we're losing. Over the past 40 years we have had a few building years, yet we still managed to beat Navy. Weis is not capable of getting our boys to play within themselves let alone beyond. (possible exception was Shark, but I don't think that was Weis)How is a college level athlete supposed to respect a guy whose physic is completely out of control. I know. It's not his fault that he is overweight. It's that bum with the PHD.

Posted by: Tim Location: Goshen on Nov 9, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Hey were is Rabid Irish Fan...last week he told me I would be eating my words this week. Take off the green glasses Rabid and you will see what the rest of the country see's and that is...ND is terrible at best.

Posted by: MIAMI HURRICANE FAN Location: Mishawaka on Nov 9, 2008 at 09:57 AM
HA! HA! HA! HA! Now will Notre Dame play my Hurricanes? Oh no wait, their still to afraid! Boo whoo! ND got beat, again!!!!! LOL!!!!! Wake up people ND is over rated and has not played a REAL team in years. They won't play Miami they won't play Florida State,Florida, Alabama, LSU, and barely will play USC.

Posted by: Sad Clown on Nov 9, 2008 at 09:54 AM
The team has no heart. They are not driven to win, they are a lethargic, prideless group of kids with no leadership. In every facet of the game they are bad and the coaching is aweful. When the university sold the fans on Charlie, they sold us a bill of goods. The entire program has been wrecked since the ran Holtz out of town because he was approaching Knutes record. ND needs to decide if they are willing to do what needs to be done to compete nationally or join the MAC and revel in its mediocrity. The program hasnt had a great moment in 20 years and the future is grim.

Posted by: Ybot Location: SB on Nov 9, 2008 at 09:48 AM
Guy's It a simple fact: Top recruiting class,bad results = Terrible Coach. Weiss gets out-coached at every game. He's horrible....he makes excuses after excuses and only takes credit for the offense when something good happens. The guy had Tom Brady at New England - since he left I don't think they've fallen from grace - 18-1 with out Charlie Cheating = pretty good team. Fire Charlie and I'm certain these guy's will come around. They are second guessing the Coach at this point anyways-don't be fooled be what Charlie says.

Posted by: Puzzled on Nov 9, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Why did they fire Davie and Willingham? Weis's record is worse than both of them guys. Can someone give me a reason why they are so supportive of him and not the previous coaches. He is not a very good college coach. When he worked for New England the head coach called all the plays not wies. Why did they ever get rid of Holtz?

Posted by: Laughing my butt off..... once again Location: Indiana on Nov 9, 2008 at 09:40 AM
What I'd like to know, is why is it when Notre Dame wins, it's the top news story for days on end- both here on the website and on the news. However, when they lose, it's like hiding their light under the bush... Notre Dame is only good for WNDU when they win, but when they lose, their ashamed of them. I can not stand Notre Dame, so I enjoy observing all the shame and disappointment of this very overrated and conceited team- but I can not help but be amused and entertained by WNDU's response to all their loses. Very funny stuff!

Posted by: Louis Location: Florida on Nov 9, 2008 at 09:04 AM
It's time to reassess Weis as a head coach. His selection of assistant coaches is horrible. An offensive line that shows little or no improvement on a 2 year period lies in the hands of the o-line coach and yet he remains on the staff. The play calling is miserable and what has Tenuta done for the defense thus far. At least Corrine Brown can recruit....

Posted by: Ashamed Location: Michigan on Nov 9, 2008 at 08:52 AM
Bring back LOU!!!!

Posted by: Vince Location: SB on Nov 9, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Clausen has to man up, or sit down and let back-up QB (who should be starting anyway) play the game. Clausen is not mature enough to play, and probably won't be until he's a Senior. It's unfortunate we have to go through this to get to a good team, and watch them graduate. I hope that Weiss is continuing his aggressive recruiting.

Posted by: Barack Location: Mass on Nov 9, 2008 at 08:21 AM
keep Clausen, dump the coach!!!!!!----Yeah, dump that reject QB coach. Paulus, he was never any good when he played anyway.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: ND on Nov 9, 2008 at 08:17 AM
Navy is next OMG......Zero again????

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 9, 2008 at 08:12 AM
Disappointing...

Posted by: Joe Location: Goshen on Nov 9, 2008 at 08:09 AM
I've tried making a few justifications after the previous losses this year. This game was the first one of this year that left me with the same empty feeling as last year. The only thing positive I can come up with to say about it is that the defense played well enough to keep the score somewhat close. Even that had a bit to do with BC's terrible kicker. The score could very easily have been 45-0. I guess the early optimism is gone and the best we can hope for now is to get an appropriate bowl with an opponent who the Irish can beat. Last year it was "But they're all freshmen." This year's argument has changed now to "But they're mostly sophomores with some freshmen sprinkled in". I'm still holding out hope that this year is going to lead to better things down the road. It's a little more tolerable though when highly ranked teams lose every week now. Nobody is playing like they're unbeatable and I think that's going to be for the best when a playoff system is discussed again.

Posted by: B Location: local on Nov 9, 2008 at 08:06 AM
Most heartless effort I have ever seen. I can't remember which ND player was barking at everybody before kickoff but with the result he made an idiot of himself and the team. They need to learn to walk softly and carry a big stick not to mouth off and then get the crap kicked out of them. BC proved that defence can win games cause BC's offence was not that great. I believe they did have the offence back off in the 2nd half. I hate when teams do that petal to the metal, if you can beat someone by 50 points do it. I thought ND took a big step backwards lastnight, they looked like last year! They can practice all they want but that won't do them anygood till they have some heart. Maybe the best thing for little Jimmie Clausen would be to have to set a game or two on the bench and let somebody else have a go at it. I also think Charlie W. needs to address his health issues now and not in 3 to 4 months when he can't or maybe won't be able to walk again.

Posted by: CB Location: South Bend on Nov 9, 2008 at 07:55 AM
I have high hopes for this team for the next two years. They are a young team. Some of those interceptions weren't Clausen's fault, it was bad coaching. Instead of having Golden turn around and stop every time he needs to catch it while running, it's rather predictable and they took advantage of it. Weiss needs to take another look at his coaching style, try something new every once in a while. You HAVE to admit, Boston WAS a very good team.

Posted by: scooter on Nov 9, 2008 at 07:32 AM
Doesn't Clay High School need a football coach ? Why yes they do.

Posted by: Tim Location: Goshen on Nov 9, 2008 at 07:31 AM
Unbias fans knew the Irish would lose this game. I've stated they are nothing more than a 6-6 team...and all wins against teams with losing records...they will go to Baltimore and lose again next week too! Question is..does Charlie get canned if he loses two years in a row to Navy? I say with out a doubt..the deep pocket alumni will not stand for such incompetance. With three games left only Syracuse is most likely a win. And even thats not a given. We know the Irish get trounced at USC. I was kinda hoping BC would of faked a punt with a couple of minutes left in the game.

Posted by: Pat Location: Mishawaka on Nov 9, 2008 at 07:16 AM
I hate to see a team with talent not using it Come on N.D.

Posted by: Pat Location: Mishawaka on Nov 9, 2008 at 07:15 AM
I hate to see a team with talent, not using it. I think Clausen needs to stop reading his press clippings, and play calling needs to be addressed. Third and short, and a bomb? Get going ND.

Posted by: say it again on Nov 9, 2008 at 06:53 AM
I have said it and said it. I will repeat it. ND is NOT the university it once was. It used to be run by Christian men and women who followed the convictions of Christ...no longer. It will NEVER be a powerhouse again. The glory days are long gone. Live with it.

Posted by: Ty Davie on Nov 9, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Heh Heh

Posted by: N on Nov 9, 2008 at 04:59 AM
I'm watching the replay on ESPN right now and it is just sad. If I were a ND fan I would be downright ashamed to admit it.

Posted by: Michigan Mike on Nov 9, 2008 at 04:51 AM
keep Clausen, dump the coach!!!!!!

Posted by: Abe Location: Elkhart on Nov 9, 2008 at 03:35 AM
The trouble with Notre Dame as a whole is they have a very big ego. It's all about the name. They think they are invincible to the rest of the world. Charlie Weis isn't proving to be any better than Tyrone Willingham or Bob Davie were. But if I recall, neither one of those two coaches ever had a 3-9 season. Is it time for the athletic directer to go back to the drawing board? Kevin White never hesitated doing so.

Posted by: Debbie Location: South Bend on Nov 9, 2008 at 03:33 AM
Susan, You ever stop to think about Clausen not getting good protection? He is a good QB. Boston College played better than ND. B.C defense was good too. Don't be blaming clausen for the losses. It's the entire team that played pathetic. Notre Dame needs to buy out Weis. I think Notre Dame feels obligated to keep him because of family business here in South Bend (Hannah and Friends) Charlie is not cut out for college football. Notre Dame had their chance at getting Urban Meyer, Jon Grueden....They keep blowing it.. I'd rather see Ron Powlus head coach.. Wake up ND, Let charlie go !!!!!!!

Posted by: James Location: Illinois on Nov 9, 2008 at 03:18 AM
Im just dissapointed. No heart. Clausen steps back w/ his body turned to where he is going to throw and is missing people on his back side all day long. A denfender is will be caught off guard when a QB drives his non-throwing shoulder into his chest to pick up the first down instead of stepping out of bounds. Show your teammates you want to win. They gave up at halftime. Im just dissapointed. Wake up the echo's fella's. You have talent. USE IT.

Posted by: Brian Location: Plymouth on Nov 9, 2008 at 02:43 AM
As a high schooler committing to ND, Clausen GUARANTEED four national championships. Don't think we'll ever see one.

Posted by: Susan on Nov 9, 2008 at 12:58 AM
As much as I love ND football, they don't deserve to go to a bowl game. I'd rather see the Irish stay away than be humiliated at yet another bowl game. We need a quarterback who stands in the pocket, who doesn't throw the ball away into coverage because he's afraid to be hit and looks to make sure his man is open. FOUR interceptions, come on Clausen!!! Put in someone who can win some games!!! This is the 2nd game in a row that Clausen has lost for us!! This kid doesn't have what it takes, I don't care what his record was in high school, send him back!