Weis says Irish have gone from crummy to decent

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Posted: 12:17 AM Nov 24, 2008
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Reporter: Angelo Di Carlo
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No one saw it coming.

But the sting of blowing a 13 point 4th quarter lead to 2-8 Syracuse on Saturday has not gone away for Irish football fans.

Notre Dame drops to 6-5 on the season, and have now lost 14 games in the last two years.

Fans are beginning to truly question where the program is headed. On Sunday, Charlie Weis was asked if he was concerned for his job.

"I think the team has a chance of being pretty darn good next year," Weis said at his day after the game press conference. "I can't worry about my job status right now. I'm the head football coach and that's what I intend to be."

Weis did not want to answer 'big picture questions' Saturday night immediately following a tough loss. He wanted time to reflect on where in fact he believes the program stands.

He did answer those questions on Sunday.

"You've gone from a crummy team to a decent team," Weis explained. "I wouldn't say we're anywhere near good, but we're decent."

"If you take a step from three wins to six or seven wins -- not including a bowl a game -- going into the next year, you should expect the progression to be at least as good if not better."

One of Notre Dame's biggest concerns this season has been their ability to put an opponent away. The Irish blew leads against UNC, Pitt and almost to Navy.

But nothing was as bad as what happened Saturday against Syracuse.

"I think we have a lot of young talented athletes that are gaining in valuable experience. I think that we all, whether media or coaches, can identify that one of the major issues that we're dealing with is finishing the game."

"You would say it and I would say the same thing. I think where I expect the biggest change or biggest uptick is in that quality, because experience is usually the one that puts you over the edge on that one. And I think that's what a bunch of these kids are now gaining. I move it in the right direction for that one alone."

But what about the rest of this year? The Irish will now play their toughest opponent, arch rival USC on the road. The Irish leaders will have a tough task this week of turning the team mentality around.

"I don't think there's one particular thing that you can that can wash it away from everybody," senior linebacker and captain Maurice Crum said Saturday after the game.

"I think the majority of the guys are hurting for the seniors and stuff. If we come back, the leaders, ready to work and ready to go, they'll respond to us."

USC is 9-1 on the season. The Irish have not defeated the Trojans in Los Angeles since 2000.

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Posted by: JAMES Location: NILES on Dec 1, 2008 at 03:04 PM
I AGREE WITH CHARLIE. N.D IS DECENT FOR A DIVISION III FOOTBALL TEAM. THE MANS GOT TO BE ON DRUGS, OR THE FAT IS SHORTENING HIS BRAIN WAVES

Posted by: Chuck Location: Walkerton on Nov 30, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Last nights game (vs. USC) was decent. LOL

Posted by: Kelly Location: SB, IN on Nov 30, 2008 at 12:27 AM
That's what should be on "The Shirt" next year. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football. Not crummy, but decent.

Posted by: craig Location: osceola on Nov 29, 2008 at 07:54 PM
I think i would be hard for any coach who looks like charlie and has never played football to get his players to respect him. I think his mouth is also a distraction to the players. We need someone who loves NOTRE DAME and who is a people person. He has no charisma and is rude to people in public bring DAVIE back lol

Posted by: Mitch Location: Mishawaka on Nov 27, 2008 at 09:09 PM
It is being reported now that the Alumni Counsel has enough money to buy out his contract raised. Only a matter of time.

Posted by: joe Location: Zapata Texas on Nov 27, 2008 at 07:27 PM
Mike HOlmgren (Seattle SeaHawks) will not coach next year..said he wants to take a year off...ND P L E A S E get this guy on board!! Great Football coach and teacher of players. He is highly motivated with good grooming habits

Posted by: Rich Location: Niles on Nov 27, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Charlie, if you'd pay half as much attention to the offensive line as you do Ryan's buffet line...we'd be playing in a BCS bowl this year.

Posted by: Margaret Location: South Bend on Nov 27, 2008 at 08:01 AM
Charlie-you are nuts. No matter how you slice it, these are KIDS-18-22 years old or so. They need to be motivated like a college team. There is not a big pay check at the end of the rainbow for them. From how you look at the press conferences wipe that smug east coast smile off your face-you need to be humbled. Obviously you were not in education and have no clue how to relate to students and it looks like you can't relate to adults either.

Posted by: ND Fan on Nov 27, 2008 at 12:24 AM
To "Grow Up". Stick the pacifier in your mouth and go running to mommy and daddy!!! You are not ready to play with the big kids yet!

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 26, 2008 at 11:25 PM
I said before the game that Syracuse would somehow manage to beat Notre Dame, and unfortunately I was right. What a terrible night for the seniors and the whole organization, really. It was sad to see those seniors get a loss their last game at home.

Posted by: kd Location: florida on Nov 26, 2008 at 03:59 PM
does anyone think N.D. will go to a bowl game??

Posted by: Craig Location: Bremen on Nov 26, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Charlie should resign based on his own logic. Remember, when he first took over four years ago, he said ND's record at that time "...just wasn't good enough.". He has had plenty of time to straighten things out and hasn't. In the beginning didn't he say that he would never lose to USC or MSU again while he was at ND? Did he mean never win? The team showed improvements earlier in the year but has regressed since. Alot of mental and fundamental errors are occurring, which in every other program is coaching related. This team is not decent, Charlie. Given the "breaks" and several sighs of relief in some games, ND could very well have been 3-9 again this year. Move on Charlie if you really love ND. Thanks for the recruits, though.

Posted by: Grow Up Location: People on Nov 26, 2008 at 01:47 PM
It is OK do disagree and be upset with the way the Irish football program (players & coaches)has been in the last two years, but to do the "name calling" is elementary school and childish. Grow up people, I don't like the way Charlie is handling this program either, but I don't do any "name calling". It is just not nice. Use your manners. Didn't your ma and pops teach you uneducated no good for nothing mannerless people manners? Besides, I'm sure you all are overweight too, would you like it if someone called you a fat ***? 95% of Americans are, and I just bet you are one of them. His weight is irrevelant at this point. They are paying him to coach, not for his weight, so mind your own business. That's a personal issue that doesn't involve you!!!!

Posted by: Dale Location: South Bend on Nov 26, 2008 at 09:07 AM
We all know it's a done deal but who is going to replace Weis now???? Nick Saban , Skip Holtz , BILL COWER. By the way ND haters we may suck now and have for 15 years but 20 years without a national title and you other losers still can't catch up to us in national titles and heisman's. Oh and PLEASE , PLEASE don't go after that idiot , cheating Urban Meyer.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 26, 2008 at 09:05 AM
Bob Jones is right.

Posted by: Todd Location: Mishawaka on Nov 26, 2008 at 08:57 AM
Two things will be slaughtered this weekend in Cal. 1. Notre Dame and 2. The cow providing the side of beef Charlie will eat.

Posted by: Bob Jones Location: Denny's on Nov 26, 2008 at 01:12 AM
Charlie is a great coach, the problem that ND football is experiencing is most likely due to talented student/athletes not wanting to go to a school that is wrapped in a religion that accepts priest who molest children.

Posted by: Pat Location: South Bend on Nov 25, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Nobody can talk more and say less than Charlie Weis. I wonder if he realizes just how stupid he sounds. Probably not. Arrogance can't recognize stupidity.

Posted by: anybody but ND on Nov 25, 2008 at 09:46 PM
The Notre Dame premadonnas deserve Charlie,he is a whale of a coach......!*<>,

Posted by: Howard on Nov 25, 2008 at 05:59 PM
Typical Charlie -- he always has an excuse. I fail to see how this team can be called decent and I do not think it is the players. I fail to see where these young men are being developed into good football players. I think there is dissension on this team as there has been ever since Charlie hit the scene.

Posted by: Sue Location: Granger on Nov 25, 2008 at 04:59 PM
I will coach ND for 10 Million Dollars. Call me now and I will do it for 2 Million!

Posted by: ND fan Location: South Bend on Nov 25, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen we are now all a little dumber now, because we have read what MR. Steve Salinas keeps rambling about. He keeps saying we are making improvements. Lets just think about our six "improving" win. I anybody feels good about any of the wins that ND has it just completly ridiculous!! Out of the six wins those teams have combined record of 20-49 with just one of those teams being bowl eligible! four of our five losses were do to the play calling and time management. And all of that comes back on the coach. Its time to move on!!!!!

Posted by: Steve Location: goshen on Nov 25, 2008 at 02:43 PM
I see USC is a 30pt faver I say they DOUBLE that easy. they can start their 3rd string and win by 30pt.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 25, 2008 at 02:26 PM
Myrt, shut up. All kids should be so lucky to hang out with Dad where ever they work.

Posted by: Myrt on Nov 25, 2008 at 01:54 PM
Maybe Charlie should fire his son, get him off the sidelines and let the coaches who were actually HIRED to do their jobs; do their jobs. I didn't realize that Notre Dame Football had a bring your son to work day every Saturday!

Posted by: P.B.inLosAngeles Location: So Cal on Nov 25, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Well, I can say this, we've got 20 million people within a 100 mile radius and UCLA can't seem to get the "O" line guys since Bob Toledo was fired under shady circumstances, and there are many Bruin fans crying in their beer right along with the ND faithful. No question Weis is struggling, and has maybe lost his grip. I gotta believe, had UCLA AND USC beaten the Irish last year, he'd be gone already. You think YOU guys are worried? UCLA fans are fearing the century mark could be reached aginst the Bruins on 12/6/08....The ND game and UCLA games are going to showcase USC not letting up, and you can thank the BCS and West Coast bias for the beatings to come.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: ND on Nov 25, 2008 at 01:25 PM
Bring back The Shillelagh. http://usctrojans.cstv.com/trads/usc-shill.html GO IRISH GO You are the FIGHTING IRISH.

Posted by: Bill Location: Osceola on Nov 25, 2008 at 01:19 PM
I predict N.D. will upset So.Cal this weekend! Go Charlie and Team

Posted by: Craig Location: Bremen on Nov 25, 2008 at 12:18 PM
To Charlie Weis: RESIGN!

Posted by: Pam Location: Granger on Nov 25, 2008 at 11:27 AM
An open letter to Pete Carroll. PLEASE PUT 70 ON THE BOARD, so we can get this dumb domer coach out of town.

Posted by: Tim Location: Goshen on Nov 25, 2008 at 11:13 AM
spreads out...ND is a 30pt dog to the Trojans...ouch! it's gonna be ugly.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: South Bend on Nov 25, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Cory: Your right, BIG problem in ND football in the brain and all the money can not fix it. They need to WIN!!! Charlie is NOT the man for ND.

Posted by: chuck Location: mish on Nov 25, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Chubsy Wubsy is in Fwantasy Land.

Posted by: Kay Location: Warsaw on Nov 25, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Quit complaining ND fans. They will eventually win again in 2009. If you want to truly watch a football game and how players and coaches are suppose to be, then watch Oklahoma, Florida, Alabama, Texas, Texas Tech, and even Ohio State. They play hard, are motivated and seemed to know how to play football. If you want to watch the Irish, then get used to quitting during the 3rd quarter, non tackling, non motivated, and horrible play calling. My husband will tell me what play ND offense is going to run, I am not going to cut my husband down, HOWEVER, if he can call the stupid offensive plays...don't you think the other teams defensive coordinator can to?? They need to take some seats out and show touchdown Jesus again. Then maybe the team can pray for help. BENCH CLAUSEN!

Posted by: jan Location: elkhart on Nov 25, 2008 at 09:36 AM
With all this talk of not getting Urban, do the research, like I did, to find how and why he isn't at ND. ND has standards that Coach Meyer couldn't handle. I'm like all fans, want winning seasons, and if we can't have Lou back, then a clone of Lou, but, life isn't like that. Don't forget people, that education HAS to come first, and ND always has one of the highest graduation rate in the nation. Also, remember, these are KIDS, I know how I would feel if people were saying things about my kids. And, I hope, next year is better! Just because the team has had a few "rough" years, blame coaches, players, umps, I don't care, I do it too. But the personal attacks on looks of the coaches (yes, I mean Charlie) or the players (yes, I mean Jimmy) GROW UP, comment on their actions, not their looks. I was raised to judge on actions, not looks. Yes, there is enough to comment on the actions! Leave the personal attacks in the toliet, where they belong.

Posted by: Anonymous Insider Location: North Juniper on Nov 25, 2008 at 09:06 AM
An anouncement will come after Satursday's game.Watch!

Posted by: Todd Location: Mishawaka on Nov 25, 2008 at 07:40 AM
Meanwhile on the ranch..Charlie has gone from fat to fatter. Both in physical size and ego.

Posted by: Matt Location: Middlebury on Nov 25, 2008 at 05:29 AM
THIS TEAM HAS NO HEART!! It hurts to say it, but we will get murdered by stupid USC.

Posted by: conrad on Nov 25, 2008 at 05:09 AM
I support you are an Idiot! you had 20 grammer and spelling errors in your blog. You must only have a 4th grade education. All I was saying id that both coaches came in to there programs at the same time and one is doing better than the other. By the way Urban had a horrible recruiting class when he won the National championship. ITS CALLED COACHING!!! Oh and wait isn't Florida up for the National Championship this year? HMMM!!!! All I was saying is that looking at the team and the coach ofter the game they look like they could all be related. Fat drunk and stupid. Im not saying that they are but that many beer bellys should be at the bar. What ever happened to the fit coach and team? why does it look like the coach and team spent more time at the buffet then in the weight room? Someone should buy them all "Idiots guide to College Football". I'm not saying fire him, but I am saying coach the team. I think thats all that the fans are asking. Come one SU was 2-8 and they fired the coach.

Posted by: cory on Nov 25, 2008 at 04:09 AM
I think Notre dame has a problem on there hands with there so called football program. They havent won a bowl game since the 90's. Why do they still have a NBC contract because they do just enought to get there contract. Hmm sounds like a Union job. maybe after they get there asses handed to them on saturday by USC all of the ND fans will realize that they need a change, but the basketball team and hockey teams are doing great.

Posted by: conrad on Nov 25, 2008 at 04:00 AM
Hey I support coach get your head out of your arse. I am a grad of florida class of 98, and No ND did not pass up Urban he passed them up. Why? You ask? Because he knew it was a lossing team. Charlie might have been good with the Pats but we all can see he is no good with out Coach B. So go and cry to your daddy. When fat ass opps I mean Charlie Weis has a season better than 500, then you can talk. Untill then keep up with your hooked on phonics.

Posted by: Maybe next year! on Nov 24, 2008 at 09:55 PM
First thing first- get Ron Paulus out of here!! Oh Jimmy is looking more and more like the over rated QB that Paulus was. Paulas had Derick Mayes. Jimmie has Tate and Grimes to HOPEFULLY haul in his passes. If Ron Jr. was smart enough to get into ND, he should be smart enough to NOT listen to anything Paulus has to say about being a ND QB.

Posted by: crazy Location: irishtown on Nov 24, 2008 at 09:23 PM
GO IRISH!! BEAT SOUTHERN CAL!!!

Posted by: Eric Location: South Bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 08:43 PM
You have got to be kidding me with these comments. Seriously, what were you people expecting? Miami of Ohio to Ohio State in less than 4 years? This is only his fourth season in charge. I'm a huge Notre Dame football fan, and these losing seasons hurt. But lets not forget, we are impatient with losing because of the records of the two coaches before Charlie. Yes, this very young team is losing, and if you know muich about football and watch the games, they are not losing because of coaching. They are losing because the whole team is very young and, as such, the whole team makes the mistakes that young people make playing this game. If you really look into it, this team is becoming something special, and the development now has shown that a great base has been laid. Come next year and ESPECIALLY the 2010 season, this is going to be a very solid team that will be top 10 in the polls. So get off your high horses and hold out a year. Lets see what strides are made.

Posted by: grand wazoo on Nov 24, 2008 at 08:18 PM
bank it -charlie to cleveland.

Posted by: Tribal Warrior Location: Goshen on Nov 24, 2008 at 08:12 PM
Weis went from decent to crummy! LOL

Posted by: Bob Location: Granger on Nov 24, 2008 at 08:00 PM
When was the last time an ND Coach called one of "his" teams "decent", much less "crummy". Teams take on the personality and attitude of their respective coaching staffs. It is interesting that in the few sucesses during the Weis era, he is quick to describe the effort using the word "WE", or "OUR". In defeat, or embarasment, he changes to "THEY", OR "THE PLAYERS"... I can't help but feel he truely does not understand the concept of being part of a "TEAM". His choice of wardrobe seems to reflect who he is down deep inside.... both on and off the field... and that description I will leave for you to fill in.

Posted by: Harley Location: North West on Nov 24, 2008 at 07:51 PM
What I find interesting is that Charlie says he does not read or follow articles written in the sport sections or on the comment lines.But,be assured that someone from Notre Dame is reading them !

Posted by: Anonymous Location: south bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 07:47 PM
Now that fat so has fired Mike Haywood who is he going to blame next. He told every one Haywood took the week off but he has been fired. I think that Charlie and his bitchy wife should both get their bags packed, that is if the A.D. has any concern for our great school.Charlie could care less about anybody but himself. I have talked to a lot of people who work at the university and they say they have never seen any one treat other people the way this jerk does. So please get rid of him before we are laughed at any more and for the good of these young men.

Posted by: steeler fan Location: irish country on Nov 24, 2008 at 07:09 PM
for one thing he is not an offencive guru . he was in the patriots system when they were taping there oppents plays on defence , not to hard to call a play when you no what the defence is doing .and why would you give him a 10 year contract without proving himself first sounds like our government lol .never the less 2 years of his recruits and 9 wins out of 21 not good not even decent hell are we north western . we are irish fans and with the program that we have should be in a bowl every year it all lies with coaching motivating your players to play above and beyond there potenial but he is either hell i don't ever see him get angry or upset you have to love the desire to win and not just say we did our best .the coach has to make them believe that they are better rather then take a loss and say we are learning . pathetic

Posted by: crying irish eyes Location: nd nation on Nov 24, 2008 at 06:56 PM
Well if it's inevitable pull the plug now so we don't have to go through this misery anymore. Hire Brian Kelly and he can coach these great recruits we keep hearing about into a great college team.

Posted by: Gary Location: Warsaw on Nov 24, 2008 at 06:17 PM
How can someone who got beat by a 2-8 team say their team is decent.

Posted by: juice Location: my office on Nov 24, 2008 at 05:52 PM
man Jeffers took the Cuse loss hard...just saw the 5pm segment...he was red in the face...and seemed very ******!..viens were in his forehead...he said "its the worst loss he's experienced in his coverage of ND in his 34yrs"...sorry buts thats not the worse loss...last year to Navy was...and almost again this year...like it or not Jeff...Syracuse Football has great tradition too!...its just that they had a moron for coach over the last four years...sound familiar?

Posted by: Coach Location: Mishawaka on Nov 24, 2008 at 05:32 PM
What I think is Notre Dame needs to hit harder, tackel better and be a whole hell of alot more aggresive. Always play as you are losing the game, run the damn score up. Go out and play some smash mouth football and get the job done. GO IRISH

Posted by: Greg on Nov 24, 2008 at 05:03 PM
I sat through that pathetic game on Saturday and they looked like Dumb and Domer out there. It's sad to see how far the Irish have fallen.

Posted by: Steve Location: Bremen on Nov 24, 2008 at 04:25 PM
It says a lot when you have fans booing and throwing snowballs at the team. There is a lot of talent on the team, but Weiss can't figure out how to motivate them. Hopefully, the next coach will put more emphasis on getting a better QB and field goal kicker. Especially the FG kicker......

Posted by: dan Location: South Bned on Nov 24, 2008 at 04:14 PM
HUH?????????????? How does he define "decent"?

Posted by: Susan Location: Mishawaka on Nov 24, 2008 at 04:04 PM
To Dave at 10:25--I am family to a special needs child, and I thank you for asking my opinion. This man NEEDS TO GO! I could not care less about football--I couldn't even tell you what the team's record is. Mr. Weis has done more to promote himself, and hurt the special needs community not related to him, than anyone could ever imagine. We have a wonderful, caring community who used to help world-respected organizations such as LOGAN Center, which toiled away helping special needs children, adults, and their families for years. Mr. Weis and his wife walk in, threaten to close LOGAN down if they don't stop "competing" with the Weis organization, and some people (thankfully not all people) follow. WHY? Hannah and Friends is great, if you are the chosen few, but will be gone when he is gone. LOGAN is here to stay! Support LOGAN, not a short-timer arrogant man.

Posted by: GRADY Location: SOUTH BEND on Nov 24, 2008 at 03:59 PM
ENOUGH WITH STEVE SALINAS. HE MAKES MORE EXCUSES FOR A POORLY COACHED TEAM. 2 WEEKS AGO "TUBBS" SAID HE WAS GOING TO TAKE OVER THE OFFENSIVE PLAY CALLING & THE SPECIAL TEAMS. BOTH HAVE BEEN TERRIBLE SINCE THIS TRANSITION. WHY DID WE NOT RUN THE BALL UP THE MIDDLE WITH OUR BACKS. WAS THERE ALL DAY. EAT UP CLOCK & CUSE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SCORE. "TUBBS" SEEMS TO BE TRYING TO MAKE ALL-STARS OUT OF HIS PLAYERS WHEN ALL HE WOULD HAVE TO DO IS LET THEM DO IT FOR THEMSELVES. THE SOPHMORE CLASS IS CRAZY TALENTED. THEY WILL PROVE THEMSELVES. EXCEPT CLAUSEN. PUT IN CHRIST.

Posted by: Steve Location: South Bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 03:58 PM
Well there is always hope for next year. They have weak teams again so there will be more room to improve the 50% record. The admin should look at themselves too what happend to the days of playing Florida State and Miami and competitive teams?

Posted by: crazy Location: irishtown on Nov 24, 2008 at 03:51 PM
GO IRISH!! BEAT SOUTHERN CAL!!!

Posted by: GRADY Location: SOUTH BEND on Nov 24, 2008 at 03:44 PM
CHUCK SURE CAN RECRUIT. IF HE ONLY KNEW HOW TO DEVELOP THEM. SHAME ON THE FANS THIS WEEKEND FOR THROWING SNOWBALLS AT THE PLAYERS. THEY SHOULD HAVE AIMED FOR THE FATTEST GUY ON THE SIDELINE WITH THE BIGGEST EGO. HARD TO MISS.

Posted by: d Location: sb on Nov 24, 2008 at 03:41 PM
DJ said "From crummy to decent?! I would say from crummy to crummier!" Talk like that makes me hungry for cake!

Posted by: Steven Salinas Location: b-town/ south bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 03:33 PM
Was charlie a great hire? No, but the program is going in the right direction... Slowly, but there is improvement. Firing charlie would be a bad move and would set the program back 3-4 years.... Too many people are quick to jump on the "fire charlie bandwagon" Plus, who else could nd get? There is not many people that want this job, especially when they see how quickly the fans/alums turn on them... oh yeah B thank you for restating my last sentence of my previous post...My "what ifs" are the same thing as all the mich fans saying they will have another national title in 5 years. Prior to michigans split title in 1997, they had to wait 49 years. It has only been 20 since ND's last title.

Posted by: hey irishtown on Nov 24, 2008 at 03:25 PM
If you saw a farmer standing next to the road and whipping his horse which had just died, would you question his mental capacity? (Wake up your own echoes and seek mental help.)

Posted by: Susan on Nov 24, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Kay, quite innovative there!! Good job!! I say, Chuck Chuck!!! Get a coach in there that the players respect and will give their all for. Obviously, these kids are demoralized! They want to win championships! But they sure aren't gonna do it with our present coaches or QB.

Posted by: Mike Location: Michigan on Nov 24, 2008 at 03:01 PM
See what happens when you don't pay the ref's enough money... They quit making BS call on the opposing teams so ND can win!!! When are you people going to realize that it's not the coachs!!!

Posted by: Chad Location: michiana on Nov 24, 2008 at 02:59 PM
The most obvious problem for ND is that it is not the 60's, 70's or 80's anymore. I know this will ruffle the feathers of the alumni, but high school kids don't care about "Notre Dame" the way they did before cable television. It is merely just a name to them. They can play anywhere in the country now and be on tv many times over their 4 yr career. So if ND insists on taking only the top students in the country, they have to learn to deal with the fact that they will be a 8-4 team every year. My hat is off to them for not breaking their standards for admission, but at the same time they need a reality check in that they will never be a national power that they think they should be. Stop playing games and join the Big 10! It would be great for the University and even better for the fans. I only wish the administration cared half as much about the basketball program considering we are in the state of Indiana where football should be second fiddle to the hardwood!!! Brey for Prez!

Posted by: Billy Location: Nappanee on Nov 24, 2008 at 02:59 PM
I think Weis has had plenty of time to make his case. The only thing that he now needs is his suit case. Get rid of him now and don't look back. The sad part of Charlie is his attitude. He is a spoiled, fat, and foul mouthed man. The Irish are too classy to keep him around. Charlie needs to leave and let us start to get another coach. I say we look at the SEC for our next coach.

Posted by: Jack Hammer Location: Green Bay on Nov 24, 2008 at 02:53 PM
Weis is finished. It may not happen this year, but it is inevitable. He will not bring success to ND. There is no shame in admitting you made a bad hire. Bite the bullet and get rid of him.

Posted by: DJ Location: Mishawaka on Nov 24, 2008 at 02:43 PM
From crummy to decent?! I would say from crummy to crummier!

Posted by: crazy Location: irishtown on Nov 24, 2008 at 02:06 PM
i said it and i'll say it again! GO IRISH!! BEAT SOUTHERN CAL!!! we are fans and we cheer for wins no matter what the odds are!! quit all this whining and cheer cheer for old notre dame! GO IRISH!! BEAT SOUTHERN CAL!!!

Posted by: Whit Location: Elkhart on Nov 24, 2008 at 02:31 PM
The curse of LOU is upon Notre Dame. they haven't won anything since they dumped LOU. Serves em right!! LOU was the best coach they have had since Rockne. I'm not even an ND fan. I just love to tailgate!!!

Posted by: b Location: south bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 01:45 PM
steve-you sound just like a ND fan...face it....they are terrible...i'm a michigan fan...and i can admit tha they stink......this is why i dont like notre dame fans...to many 'what ifs', and lame 9 out of 10 'stats'...your terrible

Posted by: BB Location: South Bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Anybody think Chalies arrogance has anything to do with this? I dont like Notre Dame, and he really makes it easy for me not to. He deserves all the crap he is getting, i've heard too many horror stories from people who work for him and the way he treats them....pretty arrogant for a guy who's never played a down of football in his life.

Posted by: Rebecca Location: South Bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 01:17 PM
I agree, Weis is arrogant, and has no idea how to coach these young players. Get rid of him before they go from decent to crummy AGAIN

Posted by: Randy Location: Michigan on Nov 24, 2008 at 01:10 PM
A Coach, like a Good Boss is only as good as his/her Players! Look at Muffet, ND has to rely on the Girls to bring home the trophies!

Posted by: Tyrone on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Whn is the ;last time a ND was a 29 point underdog???? Not even in he days of Joe Kuhrich and Terry Brennan. This program is a joke and Weis continues to whoo the press and everyone else. Rock bottom everyone and all are afraid to call him out on it. HE NEEDS TO LEAVE!!!!

Posted by: Kay - born and raised in SB Location: south bend in on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:48 PM
ND Fight (or should I say flight) song revised: Three cheers for Old Notre Dame Butts kicked in football, heads hung in shame. Tailgates, traffic, rude alumni Leave after the game, good ridance, good-bye!!! Co-eds and parties "DRY" campus- ya right Look to the golden dome, you might see the light Fair weathered board members wont be nice. YOURS DAYS ARE NUMBERED COACH WEIS !!!

Posted by: Tim Location: Goshen on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:46 PM
just my opinion but with the snowball thing...I think part of it was due to the fact that many season ticket holders turned in tickets for resale...matter of fact you could still get tickets Saturday before the game on ND's ticket website...unfortunately...some times you may get first timers "never been to a game" late in the season attending a ND game especially when it was against a team that was suppose to be very inferior. They get tanked up...first time there and they don't know the protocol.

Posted by: ken Location: rockford, illinois on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:45 PM
this is to all N.D. football players and coaches.as you know,this is usc week.and usc is a beast of a different nature.this is why our players chose to come to N.D. to go against teams like usc and beat them in the national spotlight.all I ask is for this game,we conduct ourselves as men.coaches,prepare our team as men,you owe it to them.and to our players,you've under- achieved all season.I still believe in you. you're better than 6-5.I want to see you on saturday night ready to play like the men that you are.I want to see our backs run with authority.I want our line to block like men.I want to see aggressive play calling.the coaches owe that to our men.I want to see an aggressive defense not afraid to blitz and pressure thier QB.he makes bad decisions when rushed.when we go on the field,I want us to conduct our business as men of NOTRE DAME.don't beat usc for the gipper,but beat usc for pride in who you are and pride in representing NOTRE DAME.LETS GO IRISH!!!

Posted by: Lola Pickens Location: Granger on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Crummy to decent? What is he talking about? This is why this team has no emotion for winning with a loser coach and comments like this.Time is up! Where is Coach Geeseman???

Posted by: Sorry Charlie Location: South Bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Lack of emotion and inconsistency is definitely a coaching issue. In addition to the poor play calling. The fact is these are kids playing the game. Charlie is not a good college coach and belongs in the NFL. Nick Saban was not a good NFL coach and look at his success at the collegiate level. But one has to to wonder what if will take for ND to move on. Does he need to slap his own face in a press conference like John L. Smith? I think any repectable prominent college coach doesn't want to go anywhere near South Bend. The football program has been mismanaged from the top on down. I almost wonder if there has been too much meddling by the ND administration and alumni. A two-headed snake so to speak. They need to hire a proven quality coach, give him time to build, and let the coach run the program. Do you think Lou Holtz let people tell him what to do?

Posted by: Richard Location: So. Bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:32 PM
No excuses Charlie. Your recruits (juniors and sophmores now) should be having a better impact on the program than what is showing. The only reason you've lasted this long is because your recruits have shown promise. Problem is, even the best recruits in the country need coaching. It's clear that Charlie cannot motivate college players to their full potential. You cannot treat these kids the same as you treat the pro players, and that's something Weis doesn't have the abitity to do! First ND, get a solid college coach. Super Bowl rings do not translate into winning programs. Second, find someone who can draft lineman to do run blocking. I know that the pass is glamorous, but you need to have an established run game, this will set-up for more touchdowns when you get in the Red Zone. Lastly, join the Big 10 conference, I know it won't be poular with the fans (at first) but it will help bring the program around. College Football should not be about greed $$$...it's about academics.

Posted by: dennis Location: South Bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:29 PM
I think the Girl Scouts have an opening in their schedule. Maybe they can win.

Posted by: Chris Location: Goshen on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:21 PM
How many excuses is this guy gonna have? The one thing that is always a constant is that the blame never falls on Chuck! He always needs a day to dwell on the loss...only to think of someone other than himself to blame....You felt miserable for the seniors cause thats the last time they are gonna walk thru the tunnel Charlie? THAT WAS YOUR LAST TIME TOO! Wake up and smell the coffee kid! Face it ND needs to wait after the USC game to fire him but start the search now! Lane Kiffin(USC), Brett Venables(Oklahoma),Will Muschamp(Texas) all coordinators from Top 5 programs who not only know what it takes to be a top tier program but know what its like to have a COLLEGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RING! Pull the plug already...Final Score USC:56 ND:13

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Please tell Ryan to put a sock in his big mouth. Quit blaming Davies. These kids have no intrinsic motivation to play and win.

Posted by: ND FAN on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Crummy to decent? More like crummy to worse!

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:18 PM
crummy to decent...what he forgot to mention is the back to crummy...crummy to decent to crummy. and who said go irish beat usc, ha penn high school could probably hang with nd :)

Posted by: Flying Dutchmen on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:15 PM
New England does not want him back. After he left the offense got better.

Posted by: Steven Salinas Location: b-town/ south bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:05 PM
This team has made significant improvements in the past year. People all of a sudden expected the team to go from being terrible to a BCS team. This team has competed in every game (except for mich state). Yes, we even competed in the BC game. The defense played great that game. They had double digit leads vs Pitt, NC, and SU. And lost all those games in the final couple minutes. I know we are NOT 9-2, but this team is VERY close to being there. I know this did not happen but one less turnover vs NC we win that game. If clausen hits floyd in the 2nd OT when he was wide open (a throw he will make 9/10 times)we win that game. If branden walker hits either of those kicks at the end of the syracuse game... we win. I know those are all "what if's" and dont mean much because they didnt happen but this is much better than last year when we got blown out on a weekly basis. It would be a terrible mistake to fire charlie right now.

Posted by: N on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:01 PM
You know Tyrone Willingham is looking for a job. And all of the success Charlie has had (very little) has come from the guys Ty recruited. Maybe they should show Chuck the door, apologize to Ty and welcome him back with open arms.

Posted by: john Location: south bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 12:01 PM
I really think we need to bring back either LOU or ARA. Maybe then we could have a winning season.......

Posted by: james on Nov 24, 2008 at 11:53 AM
it's a good thing charlie had brady quinn the first year to make him look good, but we all know that was one of ty's guys, who is jimmy clausen, this guy sucks!

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 24, 2008 at 11:48 AM
The best part of the game for our house is who won the bet? Not if they will win or lose, if he wipes the slime out of the corners of his mouth before the game ends or not.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 24, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Crummy to decent? Is this man watching the same team I have seen play. They BLOW. Not just crummy and far from decent.

Posted by: Steven Salinas Location: b-town/ south bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 11:39 AM
calm down! I am just as frustrated as you guys are but I am not calling for the firing of big chuck yet. The team was 3-9 last season, what did you expect??? The team IS showing improvement, also many people forget that this years senior class was the worst recruiting class in ND HISTORY. Seniors who have 4 years of development will beat out talented frosh any day of the week. This is where I expected us to be. We all just got spoiled a the beginning of the year starting out 4-1

Posted by: crazy Location: irishtown on Nov 24, 2008 at 11:33 AM
GO IRISH!!! BEAT SOUTERN CAL!!!

Posted by: MJ Location: New carlisle on Nov 24, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Face it; Notre Dame's era as an elite program is over. How many coaches contracts are they going to buy out? What high profile candidate, or even what "up and comer" would want to see their career die in South Bend. As somebody who's never felt the love for them, my dislike has actually turned to pity. It's not even fun to watch SC destroy them anymore.

Posted by: Ryan Location: Granger on Nov 24, 2008 at 11:19 AM
The Davie promotion to head coach was a mistake and it has been a downhill ever since. Sure, there have been great players and good seasons (minus bowl games). O'Leary would have done as good or better than these clowns.

Posted by: Freddy Location: Granger on Nov 24, 2008 at 11:18 AM
The coach dersses like a slob, He looks like a slob and now he talks like slob. No wonder the team plays like slobs.

Posted by: B on Nov 24, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Slade & RIF, were you the ones throwing snowballs at the players? The best stat to illustrate how awful ND is: Syracuse hadn't scored in the fourth quarter for 7 straight games...I think they had been outscored 20-94...I actually feel sorry for all the ND lovers. Even though the canes lost, saturdays game made up for it...

Posted by: Ken Location: Mishawaka on Nov 24, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Please tell me he is kidding!!! Please figure out a way to get him out of here. The players deserve better than this.

Posted by: maureen Location: Osceola on Nov 24, 2008 at 11:01 AM
I feel sorry for the players, they put their hearts into the games, but to be honest with you everytime they lose a game I'm kind of glad to see Weis take another hit!He's a jerk not because he's a losing coach, but because he's an arrogant slob who can't even sit up straight at press conferences - no he leans back in his chair with an I'm so much better than you attitude - it's sickening!They should have stuck with Tyrone Willingham now he was a classy professional.

Posted by: steve on Nov 24, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Charlie and the mayor must both live in "wonderland" WAKE UP ALICE!!!

Posted by: mel Location: mishawka on Nov 24, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Go cheer for Southern Cal or Michigan you fair weather bums; half of you can't even spell.

Posted by: Kent Location: Kalaamazoo on Nov 24, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Charlie I feel for you dude.I did not think any coach could fall as far in popularity as Mike David did a few years ago at IU. Wow you must really suck.

Posted by: south bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 10:42 AM
With all that talent, there's gotta be SOMEBODY out there who can make it work!

Posted by: Jim Location: Granger on Nov 24, 2008 at 10:42 AM
I have said it before, but please don't compare CW to Faust, at least Faust was a decent and nice man despite not being at the Notre Dame level of coaching. Charlie is a bad coach and totally arrogant.

Posted by: Farmer Frank on Nov 24, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Good news for charlie, even though he's having a difficult time at Notre Dame. President Bush wants him to head up his transition team....Charlie is an expert at making a lousy program sound decent at Notre Dame, Bush wants him to spin his last months in office.....

Posted by: dave Location: south bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 10:25 AM
fools. the reason urban meyer went to florida was because they had talent in place. he was not willing to take on the monumental task of completely rebuilding a program that was torn down by davie and willingham. in case you folks forgot already nobody was beating on the door to take over the train wreck that was irish football. in the last couple of days i have seen a lot of personal attacks on cw. maybe meyer or carrol or saban should take the head job out at washington. if anyone thinks that cw can rebuild the nightmare back into a dream in a few years then they need their head examined. besides that, the way the bcs is set nd will never win a national title even going undefeated. the human element in this scenario will never rank them 1 or 2. there are too many nd haters involved. as far as those who have attacked weis on a personal level maybe they should talk to the families of the special needs children in michiana. we all get upset when nd loses but it's just a game.

Posted by: Mary Location: Mish on Nov 24, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Come on people, leave the man alone. In order to have the BEST you have to unity amongst the coach and the players and it looks like there is no unity.

Posted by: Mike Location: Carmel on Nov 24, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Having a great QB often hides a lot of blemishes. Weis had one in New England, and was prasied as the second coming of JC when he came to ND. After the Quinn era ended, many of the problems on the team were brought into light. Now the one once praised as an offensive genius behind Superbowl victories has proven that he can't be a head coach...or possibly even be an offensive play caller. It isn't that they can't recruit. They've had very good classes since he signed up. The truth is that their football program just hasn't been relevant for almost two decades. Per ESPN - His career winning percentage is currently equal to Bob Davie's. How many millions would it cost to buy out his contract?

Posted by: M Location: Goshen on Nov 24, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Jimminey Christmas Slade. The dude's being dragged over the coals and you're sitting there at the end in a Bobcat with a bucket full of salt. Do you really need to pull out the ugly card? Why do you want a good looking coach anyway? Lou kinda looked like a cross between a Hobbit and a Gremlin but he was still a good coach. Oh yeah, my comment on the subject: What Sirius channel is CW listening to?

Posted by: Ryan Location: South Bend,IN on Nov 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Yesterday I was thoroughly ashamed to be know as a Notre Dame football fan. And contrary to popular belief it had nothing to do with the performance of my football team. It was appalling for me, a lifelong and Die-Never Notre Dame football fan, to see the behavior of all of these so-called fans that were let inside my stadium on Saturday afternoon. As disappointed as I am in the Notre Dame football program from top to bottom, and trust me I am, I will NEVER boo and throw snowballs at my team. These are 18, 19, 20 year old boys out there who I guarantee are trying as hard as they can. Maybe you people cannot see that, but as I watched the tears of disappointment fall on the grass from my seniors it was evident to me. The display you people who call yourselves Notre Dame fans put on on Saturday was pathetic. Go IRISH always and FOREVER!!! Crazed IRISH Guy

Posted by: TP Location: SB on Nov 24, 2008 at 09:59 AM
So the team was pretty good his first years, then sucked last year and now is just pretty decent. There are allot of pretty decent teams out there that don't get to play on national TV every week. Get this thick headed arrogant fool out of here! He has no business being the head coach of any football team. If you ask anyone in the NE area they will tell you that none of them miss him nor did they ever regard him as a genius or offensive guru. That was all media hype here. Charlie can talk a good game but he cant seam to coach one at all.

Posted by: Slade Location: Mishawaka on Nov 24, 2008 at 09:57 AM
I will quote CW...."the first thing a new recruit ask is to see my Superbowl ring". If that is all a recruit ask for, then you had better past on this jerk. I for one would like to see your hankerchief to wipe your drood off your mouth and blow your nose once inawhile. Nice hair style CW, did you use the snot from your nose for mousse on your hair. How come Greg Robinson looked so classy and we get a Gerry Faust lookalike? Yes, Angelo I know this post won't get past your reviewers, but atleast I said it. Someone has to tell him he looks awful.

Posted by: tymetogo Location: south bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 09:34 AM
Crummy? What a vocabulary this ND grad has! Guess he must be thinking about what happens when he eats a big box of cookies! And when he "gets the boot" he can tell everyone "that's the way the cookie crumbles." Poor excuse for a coach, poor excuse for a motivator, poor excuse for a man.

Posted by: Tim Location: Goshen on Nov 24, 2008 at 09:25 AM
The problem is the Board of Directors at the University must admit they made a huge mistake in making Kevin White fire Ty Willingham. PERIOD! Now the only way to show fans they made that mistake is to do the right thing now and pull the trigger on Weis...otherwise another season of losses will only call into question the competence of the Alumni Board of Directors calling the shots...and if need be their dismissal too!

Posted by: R Location: cold north on Nov 24, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Janet is right, ND is just that an average team. They haven't won a bowl game since who knows. They haven't won more than six games in how long. Face it people the glory days are gone. They fell off the pedestal along time ago. Live with it.

Posted by: Bob Location: SB on Nov 24, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Charlie, just go away, you are a complete disgrace.

Posted by: Sandy Location: Mishawaka on Nov 24, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Who is Charlie trying to fool. ND's team is terrible starting with "Pretty Boy" Clausen. We need a real quarterback that can think outside the box when it comes to making key plays, not just following what the coach calls for a play. There were many chances on Sat to make plays that would have resulted in scores if the quarterback and the offensive line could have thought on their feet instead of just following the set play. ND needs to start from the ground up and build a whole new team and I am thinking a new coach might be the first place to start.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 24, 2008 at 09:05 AM
Is he serious?!?! Has he been watching these games!?! What a joke. Weis, you are sounding dumber and dumber and dumber...

Posted by: ROB Location: SOUTH BEND on Nov 24, 2008 at 09:03 AM
IF THE TEAM IS PRETTY DECENT, THAN THE COACHES HAVE BECOME CRUMMY. It's SIMPLE. THE COACHING IS TERRIBLE!!!

Posted by: cf Location: south bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 08:52 AM
Why did ND get rid of Tyrone? Because of their records? Uh, THE only difference between Charlie and Tyrone...not the record...Ty had CLASS and didn't think he DESERVED this job because of his Superbowl rings.

Posted by: Willie Location: Elkhart on Nov 24, 2008 at 08:42 AM
I would like for Charlie to define pretty darn decent.Even with some more improvement ND's football team will still suck.In 2008 they have six wins against some of the worst football teams in D 1 football. They beat the mighty football power San Diego State who by the way just fired their coach. They beat Michigan who had the worst team in school history. They beat Purdue who may have had the worst team in the Tiller era.They beat Stanford who doesn't have a winning record for 2008. then they beat that tried and true football power Washington and everyone knows what Tyrone has done for that program. There is a pattern emerging here folks and it does not point to the fact that Notre Dame has improved even a little.If they can water down their schedule some more next year, they may win seven games against such dynomite competition. I think Charlie should show his class and integrity and resign. Leave college football to coaches who know what they are doing.

Posted by: bring Ty back on Nov 24, 2008 at 08:34 AM
Weis currently coaches a decent team and Ty Willingham had a great team while coaching with ND but Ty was stripped from his duties prematurely and was unable to capatalize the following season. Coach Weis will always chase Ty Willinghams acheivements even though Ty had a short stay in South Bend.

Posted by: Al on Nov 24, 2008 at 08:32 AM
Maybe the players need more physical conditioning. Since Notre Dame obviously cannot afford snow removal, have the players shovel the stadium stands and grounds.

Posted by: steve Location: loo on Nov 24, 2008 at 08:30 AM
The Cheeseburgerlar has to go. PULL THE PLUG NOW!!!!

Posted by: Janet Location: South Bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 08:29 AM
When is Notre Dame going to wake up and realize they are just an average team like everybody else. The team doesn't sit up on a pedestal. They are nobody then everybody else and when people realize that just because it is Notre Dame that they are not the king of the hill.

Posted by: G Location: Warsaw on Nov 24, 2008 at 08:24 AM
WHAT???????????????????

Posted by: Butternut on Nov 24, 2008 at 08:19 AM
Crummy? These guys were supposed to be the toast of the town, a slice of greatness. They were bread to be the best. Now they loaf up and down the field.

Posted by: Brian Location: Berrien Springs MI on Nov 24, 2008 at 08:10 AM
Please,please, PLEASE Mr. Swarbrick, talk with Brian Kelly (head coach, Cincinnati Bearcat Football) before he is snatched up by some other "forward looking" program. Kelly is the highly successful, innovative and very "hands on" coach Notre Dame needs. You can be assured that you will hear coach Kelly's name aligned with a "big time" program soon. I just hope it's Notre Dame!!!

Posted by: Steve Location: Granger on Nov 24, 2008 at 07:45 AM
This is why I don't like ND, the fans are crazy. A couple of years ago, all anybody could talk about is how bad Tyrone was and we need someone better. So In comes Charlie and everybody was overjoyed. Now, no one wants him. Well make up your minds, his coaching style didn't change over night, this is the man you wanted, this is the man you got. Don't blame him, Blame ND.

Posted by: Frank Location: SB on Nov 24, 2008 at 07:22 AM
How dare he say this! They went from incredibly good to crummy to barely crummy.

Posted by: Joe on Nov 24, 2008 at 07:00 AM
Crummy to Decent! are you kidding this team was 2 and 8. I used to believe in Weis but enough is enough.

Posted by: N on Nov 24, 2008 at 06:31 AM
Does charlie have health insurance? I'm asking because he still hasnt fixed his leg, and is now showing obvious mental problems. He is delusional and has withdrawn into himself to where he wont listen to anyone about anything. The man needs help. If he doesnt have health insurance, is anyone willing to help him Pro-Bono, like a lawyer?

Posted by: QB CLUB Manager on Nov 24, 2008 at 06:18 AM
hit the road. quit the trash talkin' and fess up to the reality....you stink, and so does the team. Next subject........

Posted by: Jim Location: Sebring, FL on Nov 24, 2008 at 06:17 AM
I see "Charlie" is now calling the plays.I really think they should take the headset away from "Charlie" and let someone else make the calls. They do mean "Charlie" Jr. don't they?????

Posted by: LMAO on Nov 24, 2008 at 05:56 AM
LMAO!

Posted by: RK Location: Michigan on Nov 24, 2008 at 05:43 AM
I think "fat" Charlie is good for N/D. I laugh every time they lose,and love to hear the whiners cry aout their invincible team! N/D should keep him for 20 years!

Posted by: i support coach Location: mishawaka on Nov 24, 2008 at 05:13 AM
hey conrad, i'm going to make a bet that you didn't make it mush farther than 8th grade... call me crazy, but you don't come across as very bright. and i believe the reason ND didn't get Urban Meyer was because he decided on the Florida job. ND fans are the most expecting, but at the same time, the least understanding fans in the world. the same thing happened with Tyrone. i think the fans need to realize that nothing will always be great. the coach has a few bad seasons and many years left in their contract, but still the answer seems to be 'get them out'. so in the end the school ends up paying two(or more) coaches at the same time. a new coach is not always the answer. it is a matter of building the program back up, not firing a coach because the fans have a problem with him. so conrad, in the end, i think the best thing for you to do is go back to school. they can't teach common sense but maybe they can help you with your spelling and grammar.

Posted by: jk Location: south bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 05:04 AM
Charlie, I think that you getting paid 3-4 million per year requires that ND be a "little" better than decent. Conrad-urban meyer passed on ND for Florida.

Posted by: Rick Location: syracuse on Nov 24, 2008 at 05:00 AM
Actually we couldn't have gotten urban meyer because when the ND AD got there he was already planning on signing with florida..decent isn't losing to syracuse..this team was decent in middle of season and have went downhill since..weis needs to let haywood call plays again the offense is worse when weis is play calling.. I dread to see the score of USC game...65-7 ?

Posted by: Mark Location: Mishawaka on Nov 24, 2008 at 04:47 AM
Decent? What planet does this dude live on? He's calling 6 wins decent? Look at who those 6 wins are against!! The only one they've beaten with a winning record is Navy, and they almost blew that. And they're gonna get KILLED by USC! Decent? Wow. And you Domers get 7 more years of this clown? I love it! LOL

Posted by: Stupid fans on Nov 24, 2008 at 04:28 AM
Throwing snow balls was very stupid, and disrespectful for other fans ans the police. the ones that were throwing should have been arrested and fined big, not thrown out. I dont throw snow, and i dont like getting hit. Stupid people.

Posted by: Concerned on Nov 24, 2008 at 04:01 AM
I really think that the team is doing better then it was with Ty, and Daviy. I feel like they should give Charlie the chance to turn this team around, into a winning team and a bowl team, if maybe a national title. Chuck is a good man, and a good coach, so let him be and take a chance on winning. I would bet on this man any day, or game.

Posted by: steve Location: goshen on Nov 24, 2008 at 03:00 AM
Quit talking bowl if you can not defeat a 2-8 team {TOILET BOWL].

Posted by: Mike Location: Osceola on Nov 24, 2008 at 02:04 AM
The thing that everyone should be concerned about is the coaching staff's inability to get the team fired up. They do not play with any emotion. They all look like they are going through the motions and trying not to screw up. Wies needs to ask Lou Holtz to come in during half time and get the team fired up, because whatever he is doing in there is not working at all!

Posted by: conrad Location: south bend on Nov 24, 2008 at 01:36 AM
The funny part is that Notre Dame could have gotten Urban Meyer, but let Florida pick him up. He took a .500 team to the National Championship and won his second year and is in the runnig to do it again. Instead we got Charlie Weis. Anbody notice that the Pats have not really missed him? they still win and Charlie isn't calling there plays. Maybe Charlie should go back to the pros and let someone with coaching expeirence have his job. I mean come on he got beat by a team that fired there coach 2 weeks ago. I was ashamed when I see the team is starting to look like there coach. In the words of Dean Wormer "Fat Drunk, and Stupid is no way to go through life." For someone that has a Notre dame degree and talks like he dropped out of high school, should he realy be coaching for Notre dame. I pleed to the board of trustees to toss him out on his arse. He is only hurting the program, the school and mostly the local economy. What kind of coach says that there team goes from "Crummy to decent"?

Posted by: Anon5 Location: Mishawaka on Nov 23, 2008 at 11:32 PM
The team may be decent but the coach is still crummy.