Charlie Weis was only responsible for the New England Patriot offense that won 2 Superbowls in the last 3 years, has established the Patriots as the most winning Franchise in the new millenium, and mentored Tom Brady into 2 Superbowl MVPs. He has been under the tutelage of Bill Belichek (the best head coach in the NFL, currently) for the last 3 years. I think he is more than qualified to be head coach of the Irish.
As a huge ND fan, I was a little disappointed that Ty was not given the respect of finishing out his contract. Having said that, I like Weis. I would love to see ND return to its glory. Unlike the popular sports media, I do not think that its best days are behind them, even as they uphold their commitment to academics.
I’ve accepted that this is their biggest “problem” and I’m willing to live with it. They’re not just pumping out illiterate athletes.
True, but he has no head coaching experience, and Notre Dame is NOT the place you want to start. Maybe he could have started somewhere smaller to get some experience… just imagine if he loses his first five games or so. The Irish alums/fans will be all over him unfairly! But, of course, then he has a contract.
Hi Chicago, I’ve become so disgusted with pro sports I decided to start watching college ball a few years ago. I didn’t go to a 1A college and there’s really no local team near me. Syracuse is very far, I have just as much of a chance of going to a ND game as a Syracuse game.
They are televised alot and their a Catholic school. They have a great history even though the future is gray right now. Living on Long Island my options are limited. Please don’t suggest Rutgers…
ND is the national Catholic college and, along with Boston College, the only to participate in Div. 1 football. I agree with the other sentiments posted here - the history, prior success, commitment to academic excellence, etc are the reasons the school resonates for many of us. Even though USC is catching up, no other school has produced as many Heisman trophy winners. I also think it is important for a Catholic university to have a high profile.
No head coach started as a head coach. They all start as assistants somewhere until someone takes a shot on them. Charlie Wies has mentored under both Bill Parcells and recently Bill Belichek and has been part of 2 of the last 3 (possibly 3 of the last 4) Superbowls.
That’s a huge deal. Tough to go from being a true “coach” to being more of an administrator, dealing with the NCAA stuff, academics, recruiting etc. Less practice time. That’s not going to be easy.
Brady Quinn is good. Half his interceptions are receivers letting balls deflect off their hands and chest. If he had a reliable receiver next year would look more promising.
Again, I understand the history of Notre Dame as important to Catholics. And, obviously, they are the top Div 1 Catholic football school, with only BC there to compete with them in that regard. But why, today, should that matter much to us? Heck, most of the kids on the team probably aren’t even Catholic. Further, plenty of other Catholic schools have high profiles, just not in football. And I don’t see why or how ND should be considered the “national” Catholic school. NONSENSE! If anything, (and I’m not sure that there needs to be or should be such a “national Catholic school” in our day - there are plenty of good ones with nationally recognized reputations) that would ideally be the Pontifially recognized Catholic University of America (even though they have a lesser profile and standing than most.)
I don’t understand your post. You asked why Notre Dame. I gave you an answer. I never said I was a fan of multiple schools. As a DePaul fan it may be awhile before you see a football championship.Again, I understand the history of Notre Dame as important to Catholics. And, obviously, they are the top Div 1 Catholic football school, with only BC there to compete with them in that regard. But why, today, should that matter much to us? Heck, most of the kids on the team probably aren’t even Catholic. Further, plenty of other Catholic schools have high profiles, just not in football. And I don’t see why or how ND should be considered the “national” Catholic school. NONSENSE! If anything, (and I’m not sure that there needs to be or should be such a “national Catholic school” in our day - there are plenty of good ones with nationally recognized reputations) that would ideally be the Pontifially recognized Catholic University of America (even though they have a lesser profile and standing than most.)
As for liking more than one Catholic school, that is nuts. It’s like saying that one can easily be both a Cubs and White Sox fan. Or rooting for the Yankees and Red Sox, too. Dodgers and Giants. Cubs and Cardinals. Next to impossible! You’re just wishy-washy!
As a DePaul fan, I have a moral obligation to hate Notre Dame, Loyola, Marquette, St. John’s, and Georgetown. (Also Louisville, Kansas, and UCLA, more recently Cincinnatti - but they aren’t Catholic schools). Those are the rivals and that is the way it works!
I’m happy to see ND football doing so poorly and will be till the day I die! May they never recover from this grand fall from grace.
Again, I understand the history of Notre Dame as important to Catholics. And, obviously, they are the top Div 1 Catholic football school, with only BC there to compete with them in that regard. But why, today, should that matter much to us? Heck, most of the kids on the team probably aren’t even Catholic. Further, plenty of other Catholic schools have high profiles, just not in football. And I don’t see why or how ND should be considered the “national” Catholic school. NONSENSE! If anything, (and I’m not sure that there needs to be or should be such a “national Catholic school” in our day - there are plenty of good ones with nationally recognized reputations) that would ideally be the Pontifially recognized Catholic University of America (even though they have a lesser profile and standing than most.)
As for liking more than one Catholic school, that is nuts. It’s like saying that one can easily be both a Cubs and White Sox fan. Or rooting for the Yankees and Red Sox, too. Dodgers and Giants. Cubs and Cardinals. Next to impossible! You’re just wishy-washy!
As a DePaul fan, I have a moral obligation to hate Notre Dame, Loyola, Marquette, St. John’s, and Georgetown. (Also Louisville, Kansas, and UCLA, more recently Cincinnatti - but they aren’t Catholic schools). Those are the rivals and that is the way it works!
I’m happy to see ND football doing so poorly and will be till the day I die! May they never recover from this grand fall from grace.