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Posted on November 22nd, 2009 by Dan Scofield

Why Wait? Notre Dame Needs to Let Charlie Weis Go.. Immediately

With each passing week, rumors and speculations grow on who will take over as the newest head football coach for the most watched, scrutinized, hated, and loved team in the country.
Although many believed even before Notre Dame’s Saturday afternoon overtime loss to Connecticut that Charlie Weis was as good as gone, this one leaves very [...]

Posted on November 19th, 2009 by Dan Scofield

Who’s Next at Notre Dame?: Making Cases for Brian Kelly, Urban Meyer

Charlie Weis addressed the media yesterday, cancelling his traditional Sunday press conference after a ship-sinking loss against Pittsburgh.
The biggest piece of information coming from his mouth was he believes a decision hasn’t been made on his future, even though most of Notre Dame nation has already made that decision for the program.
“Oh no, I don’t [...]

Posted on November 9th, 2009 by Dan Scofield

Goodbye, Charlie: Replacement Wanted At Notre Dame

Charlie Weis was one pain-staking loss to an inferior team away from losing the support of the Notre Dame community and fan base.
That very loss came on Saturday when the Irish played one of their worse collections of four quarters of football during the Weis era, losing to a more disciplined, sound team in the [...]

Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by Dan Scofield

Michael Floyd’s Return Will Have Major Impact on Weis’ Offense

Notre Dame’s best receiver has been sitting on the sidelines the past five weeks in the form of a sophomore sensation derived from the depths of Minnesota.
After going up for a jump ball in the right corner of the endzone against Michigan State, what also seemed to be his sixth touchdown of the year, Floyd [...]

Posted on November 1st, 2009 by Dan Scofield

The Morning After Irish Insight: Washington State

After plenty of last minute wins, the Irish finally got what Charlie Weis has wanted since their season-opener against Nevada—a blowout win.
The Irish traveled south to San Antonio in order to beat the Cougars 40-14. Although a bit sloppy and constantly called a “workman-like” effort by Pat Haden, Notre Dame came away with yet another [...]

Posted on October 26th, 2009 by Dan Scofield

Glass Half Full for Irish with Plenty to Play For in ‘09

Similar to this year’s version of the Fighting Irish, Charlie Weis found his ‘08 team sitting at 5-2 heading into November, his fourth season as the head coach of the nation’s most hated, yet loved, college football program.
After an up-and-down start to their ‘08 campaign, the Irish began their disappointing second half of the season [...]

Posted on October 25th, 2009 by Dan Scofield

Morning After Irish Insight: Boston College

Another week of vulgarity, pulling hair, and sighs from my living room. It has been too long since the Irish have been able to put together a complete game and take a kneel with a comfortable lead.
Charlie Weis’ team battled to yet another late-game thriller as the Irish beat the Eagles, 20-16, in South Bend.
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Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by Dan Scofield

Notre Dame Fills Out 2010 Slate With Powerhouses Western Michigan, Tulsa

Notre Dame’s 2010 schedule was finalized today when Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick agreed to add Western Michigan as one of the seven home games for the Irish next season.
Western Michigan—you read it correctly.
The same team that the Irish have played a whopping two times in the years 1919-1920, where they combined to beat the Broncos [...]

Posted on October 21st, 2009 by Dan Scofield

Notre Dame Midseason Report Card

A season of ups and downs with last-second wins, last-second losses, and plenty of opinions is halfway over.
Sitting right outside of the Top 25 with a 4-2 record, the Irish have a lot left to prove in the second half of the season.
However, the Irish pulled off four wins against Washington, Purdue, Nevada, and Michigan [...]

Posted on September 24th, 2009 by Admin

Notre Dame, Charlie Weis Begin Their Month Of Judgement

By Danny Scofield | Fighting Irish Gameday Correspondent
Every football team has a crucial stretch of games that defines a season.
Every team also has a head coach during that time.
Win, and that coach is praised as a human god by the fans, media and bandwagoners all over.
Lose, and that same man is blamed, jeered and [...]

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