I know that there has been a ton of discussion lately about the potential termination of Charlie Weis, and I would be remiss to say that some of it isn't merited. However, I think that I few things need to be taken into consideration (mind you, I am just playing devil's advocate):
1. Our team lacks senior leadership. Our senior class was one of Charlie's first classes, if not his first, and as we all know, it's not exactly loaded with talent like some of the subsequent classes.
I honestly believe that this is why we cannot finish football games. There is absolutely no way that we should have lost to Syracuse, Pittsburgh, or North Carolina. Add 3 to the win column, take three from the loss,.. now how do you feel about the season? We need solid seniors to provide the "killer instinct".
2. This is Charlie's first head coaching job. Not an excuse.. just something to consider. Maybe he shouldn't have been hired in the first place.
3. Our defense isn't nearly as bad as they are made out to be.. seriously. Giving up 24 to Syracuse may look horrible (and it kind of is), but you have to consider the fact that the offense fell in love with 3 and outs that game. Anyone who has played football knows how essential it is for the offense to stay on the field for a little bit to give the defense a rest.
4. The expectations at Notre Dame are astronomical. I want ND to be the best every single season, but programs experience mediocrity from time to time (e.g. USC in the 90s). ND will be back.. and I honestly feel that that day could be very soon.
No matter what, I will still be an Irish fan. It's hard sometimes, and I'm sure that tonight's game will be another low-light in the volumes of Notre Dame lore, but all things considered, Notre Dame is the greatest place in the universe for football.
Go Irish!
Now please feel free to fillet my opinions.. I will take no offense, lol.
I know that there has been a ton of discussion lately about the potential termination of Charlie Weis, and I would be remiss to say that some of it isn't merited. However, I think that I few things need to be taken into consideration (mind you, I am just playing devil's advocate):
1. Our team lacks senior leadership. Our senior class was one of Charlie's first classes, if not his first, and as we all know, it's not exactly loaded with talent like some of the subsequent classes.
I honestly believe that this is why we cannot finish football games. There is absolutely no way that we should have lost to Syracuse, Pittsburgh, or North Carolina. Add 3 to the win column, take three from the loss,.. now how do you feel about the season? We need solid seniors to provide the "killer instinct".
2. This is Charlie's first head coaching job. Not an excuse.. just something to consider. Maybe he shouldn't have been hired in the first place.
3. Our defense isn't nearly as bad as they are made out to be.. seriously. Giving up 24 to Syracuse may look horrible (and it kind of is), but you have to consider the fact that the offense fell in love with 3 and outs that game. Anyone who has played football knows how essential it is for the offense to stay on the field for a little bit to give the defense a rest.
4. The expectations at Notre Dame are astronomical. I want ND to be the best every single season, but programs experience mediocrity from time to time (e.g. USC in the 90s). ND will be back.. and I honestly feel that that day could be very soon.
No matter what, I will still be an Irish fan. It's hard sometimes, and I'm sure that tonight's game will be another low-light in the volumes of Notre Dame lore, but all things considered, Notre Dame is the greatest place in the universe for football.
Go Irish!
Now please feel free to fillet my opinions.. I will take no offense, lol.