1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Will/Should Charlie Weiss Coach Notre Dame Next Year?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by A_3PO, Nov 4, 2007.

Tags:
Page 1 of 2
  1. A_3PO

    A_3PO Member

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2006
    Messages:
    46,645
    Likes Received:
    12,082
    They were buried two weeks ago 38-0 by USC. Tonight, they lost to Navy for the first time since 1963. During the press conference (see link below), Weiss got defensive when asked about the winning streak. He kept his composure but when he said, "the winning streak doesn't mean anything to me", he demonstrated a disconnect that could make boosters angry. Because Weiss is overbearingly arrogant and I'm a typical native Hoosier who dislikes everything about Notre Dame, it's a perfect match. For me, this 1-8 season is one for the ages.

    Do you think Weiss should return next year? It goes without saying the guy will be back. But after this year's disaster, I'm not sure he deserves to stay. I want him back because I don't think he has what it takes to lead them to long term success. Being a great strategist is fine for an offensive coordinator in the NFL, but it takes a lot more than that to win every year at a major university. Mack Brown is notoriously weak on Xs and Os but he is a leader who can recruit and guide the corporation known as UT football to 10 wins every year. Before he took the Notre Dame job, Weiss didn't realize a high IQ wouldn't get him very far without the other stuff. As with Gerry Faust, I hope he stays a long time by winning just enough to keep his job.
     
    #1 A_3PO, Nov 4, 2007
  2. SWTsig

    SWTsig Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2002
    Messages:
    14,054
    Likes Received:
    3,749
    he sure as hell wont deserve it, but he'll be back next year for sure. but the domers are possibly the worst D1 team right now, and that is completely inexcusable for a program like notre dame.

    and they just further solidify how big of a joke the preseason rankings are in college football.
     
    #2 SWTsig, Nov 4, 2007
  3. Nashvegas

    Nashvegas Member

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2001
    Messages:
    1,132
    Likes Received:
    3
    I can think of 21 Million reasons he'll be back next year and the year after that.
     
    #3 Nashvegas, Nov 4, 2007
  4. IROC it

    IROC it Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 1999
    Messages:
    12,629
    Likes Received:
    89
    He should have to go coach in the WAC.
     
    #4 IROC it, Nov 4, 2007
  5. Lil Pun

    Lil Pun Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 1999
    Messages:
    34,143
    Likes Received:
    1,038
    I guess all those people putting his bust in the hall of fame the past two years can finally go take it out.
     
    #5 Lil Pun, Nov 4, 2007
  6. rocket tar

    rocket tar Member

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2002
    Messages:
    52
    Likes Received:
    0
    he definitely will be back even though he has done a pretty bad job so far.
     
    #6 rocket tar, Nov 4, 2007
  7. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 1999
    Messages:
    37,270
    Likes Received:
    13,733
    Not only will he be back. He will still be highly touted and most likely pursued by NFL teams in a situation that resembles Iowa's head coach. And I do think he can recruit. Notre Dame will be fine. They just need personnel that can execute. And it will come.
     
    #7 Ziggy, Nov 4, 2007
  8. tulexan

    tulexan Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2007
    Messages:
    1,765
    Likes Received:
    5
    Jimmy Clausen must be kicking himself for going to Notre Dame over Southern Cal.
     
    #8 tulexan, Nov 4, 2007
  9. MadMax

    MadMax Member

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 1999
    Messages:
    76,683
    Likes Received:
    25,924
    Gosh, I hope he's back. I can't stand ND. I've loved watching this meltdown. Let it continue.
     
    #9 MadMax, Nov 4, 2007
  10. Mr. Clutch

    Mr. Clutch Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2002
    Messages:
    46,550
    Likes Received:
    6,132
    Haters.
     
    #10 Mr. Clutch, Nov 4, 2007
  11. MadMax

    MadMax Member

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 1999
    Messages:
    76,683
    Likes Received:
    25,924
    Absolutely I am. I can't stand ND. Fun to watch them lose.
     
    #11 MadMax, Nov 4, 2007
  12. Mr. Clutch

    Mr. Clutch Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2002
    Messages:
    46,550
    Likes Received:
    6,132
    Fair enough.
     
    #12 Mr. Clutch, Nov 4, 2007
  13. Lil Pun

    Lil Pun Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 1999
    Messages:
    34,143
    Likes Received:
    1,038

    Why? USC is probably set for the next 3 years with Sanchez and Mustain.
     
    #13 Lil Pun, Nov 4, 2007
  14. Achilleus

    Achilleus Member

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2003
    Messages:
    4,313
    Likes Received:
    24
    Yeah, you seem to hate a lot of teams in different sports.

    It's very healthy...
     
    #14 Achilleus, Nov 4, 2007
  15. A_3PO

    A_3PO Member

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2006
    Messages:
    46,645
    Likes Received:
    12,082
    This is his 3rd season. Where are the juniors and sophomores? Last year, Quinn and Samardzija were Willingham's recruits. It's hard for me to not blame this season completely on Weiss' inability to recruit.
     
    #15 A_3PO, Nov 4, 2007
  16. MadMax

    MadMax Member

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 1999
    Messages:
    76,683
    Likes Received:
    25,924

    That's true. I do. Part of the fun...create "pretend" bad guys based on history, rivalry and reputation. Makes it a lot more fun when your team or typically-severe underdogs (like Navy) win. Because they're not just winning but vanquishing evil. Certainly beats fighting wars.
     
    #16 MadMax, Nov 4, 2007
  17. tulexan

    tulexan Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2007
    Messages:
    1,765
    Likes Received:
    5
    Well, they wouldn't have gone after Mustain if they had Clausen and he would be able to sit and learn instead of being beaten into a pulp like he has been at Notre Dame. Not to mention the weather in Southern California is much nicer than South Bend.
     
    #17 tulexan, Nov 4, 2007
  18. Smokey

    Smokey Member

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 1999
    Messages:
    13,333
    Likes Received:
    722
    He will be back because ND is racist.
     
    #18 Smokey, Nov 4, 2007
  19. the futants

    the futants Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2002
    Messages:
    5,157
    Likes Received:
    175
    I sure hope he returns. The only thing I love more than ND losing, is Texas winning.

    Thanks.
     
    #19 the futants, Nov 4, 2007
  20. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 1999
    Messages:
    37,270
    Likes Received:
    13,733
    I agree to an extent. But ND's depth was always bad. Weiss IMO should get credit for putting Quinn in a role to succeed, he was horrible under Willingham. And Samardzija? He was what... 7th on the depth chart and thinking of quitting the team. Weiss put him on the field. This year he brought ion the best QB possible, next year another elite 11 QB will be coming. The recruits will come.
     
    #20 Ziggy, Nov 4, 2007
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page

Style
ClutchFans Dark

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now