http://www.detnews.com/article/20091202/...Notre-Dame

If you'll notice, it's from a fan site. It may or may not be true...

That is from Irish Central, here is what the writer said in October,
The writer is a cheerleader.

"USC loss shows why Brian Kelly has to replace Charlie Weis at Notre Dame
Weis has had his chances - time for Kelly to take over

Brian Kelly should replace Charlie Weis as Notre Dame coach.

That is the only conclusion I can reach after Weis once again failed to defeat USC, his fifth such loss to them.

Weis was unlucky, but luck has its own way of working out.

A few years ago against USC it was the Bush Push, when Reggie Bush was helped over the line by a teammate that defeated Weis' team.

Yesterday it was poor play-calling and a porous defense in the third quarter that cost Notre Dame.

Weis has had enough chances - let's get Brian Kelly.

The Massachusetts native (48) has turned the Cincinnati program around in astonishing style, leading them to a first ever Big East title last year.

This year Cincinnati are contenders and give every appearance that they will win the title again.

Notre Dame should try and snap up Kelly before they let another great coach go.

Remember Urban Meyer? How could we forget. He was an assistant coach at Notre Dame under Tyrone Willingham, and now he's the best coach in football.

Let’s not make the same mistake again. Brian Kelly is the obvious successor.

Weis is done. His team is 4-2 and headed for a minor bowl game.

Notre Dame will never be a national power under him because, simply put, his teams cannot play defense.

The third quarter yesterday was an embarrassment. The secondary looked like they were playing high school ball against NFL players.

Sure, they rallied in the fourth quarter but it was all too familiar. Yet another loss to USC, our eighth in a row.

Weis has to go and Kelly should replace him.

That website is totally worthless and so is the newspaper for running that as a "story".

talk about a distraction....if Kelley doesn't nip this in the bud there must be something to it

Jackson

(12-02-2009 07:39 PM)Jackson1011 Wrote:  talk about a distraction....if Kelley doesn't nip this in the bud there must be something to it

Jackson

Arguably he already did nip it in the bud, when he said on the local radio show that he was staying. But who the hell knows. I'm honestly at the point where I genuinely don't care if he stays or leaves, I just want the soap opera dramatics to end as soon as possible.

i've said all along if they steal our top coach throw em out like they did temple, they've been with the beast for years if they take our fb coach outttttttttt, if their all in its a diff story.

it's time the commish gets some ba!!S.

BK isn't going to ND....Stoops is

I think he is trying to get a big fat raise and some new and improved facilities. If not, I think he's gone.

Skip Holtz to ND? I mean his dad did coach there so I am sure he is familiar with the situation. The guy is a solid coach. If Edsall does leave, I won't mind Skip back to UCONN either.

(12-02-2009 09:48 PM)SF Husky Wrote:  Skip Holtz to ND? I mean his dad did coach there so I am sure he is familiar with the situation. The guy is a solid coach. If Edsall does leave, I won't mind Skip back to UCONN either.

i hope he stays but my gut tells me differently, he should have said no in
terest when asked, not wait till after the pitt game.........

Ohio State "stole" Tressel from Youngstown State.

Michigan "stole" RichRod from WVU.

LSU "stole" Saban from Michigan State.

Alabama "stole" Saban from the Miami Dolphins.

Cincinnatti "stole" Kelly from CMU.

etc... etc... etc...


Many coaches come from one head coaching job to another. How is that "stealing"?

If it is"stealing", then many, many programs are "guilty".

(12-02-2009 09:48 PM)SF Husky Wrote:  Skip Holtz to ND? I mean his dad did coach there so I am sure he is familiar with the situation. The guy is a solid coach. If Edsall does leave, I won't mind Skip back to UCONN either.

You may one day see Skip at Notre Dame...but I don't think it will be anytime soon. If the Golden Domers make that call this time around, its because they've been turned down by a helluva lot of others.

And I won't say it will never happen, but I don't see Skip leaving ECU to go back to UConn. That would be a head scratcher right there. Nothing against UConn, but the BCS tag is really the only lure there. Unless he's a basketball fan.

(12-03-2009 07:47 AM)TerryD Wrote:  Ohio State "stole" Tressel from Youngstown State.

Michigan "stole" RichRod from WVU.

LSU "stole" Saban from Michigan State.

Alabama "stole" Saban from the Miami Dolphins.

Cincinnatti "stole" Kelly from CMU.

etc... etc... etc...


Many coaches come from one head coaching job to another. How is that "stealing"?

If it is"stealing", then many, many programs are "guilty".

The point is, as a conference mate of Cincinnati, Notre Dame should not be targeting their coach. None of the examples you have cited, involve a coach changing teams within the same conference. Even though you don't play FB in the Big East, you are a member of the Big East.

(12-03-2009 08:17 AM)Shannon Panther Wrote:  

(12-03-2009 07:47 AM)TerryD Wrote:  Ohio State "stole" Tressel from Youngstown State.

Michigan "stole" RichRod from WVU.

LSU "stole" Saban from Michigan State.

Alabama "stole" Saban from the Miami Dolphins.

Cincinnatti "stole" Kelly from CMU.

etc... etc... etc...


Many coaches come from one head coaching job to another. How is that "stealing"?

If it is"stealing", then many, many programs are "guilty".

The point is, as a conference mate of Cincinnati, Notre Dame should not be targeting their coach. None of the examples you have cited, involve a coach changing teams within the same conference. Even though you don't play FB in the Big East, you are a member of the Big East.

I think they think of themselves as above the Big East. When and if they need to join a conference, I would be very surprised if ND joins the BE. Unless the BE gains prestige in the eyes of the public, ND will look to the B11 instead of the lowly BE.

NC State stole BC coach right after they joined the ACC, if you'll remember, Shannon. This kind of preditory behavior happens all the time. The bigger established programs use the rest of the NCAA as their minor leagues. Where do you think all the coaches on every staff started? Except at programs good at turning out coaches, most of 'em started out below Division 1 and worked their way up. This is a capitalist society, so unless you've got an alum, or someone coaching at a particular school who wants to stay there forever, money rules. And for folks like RR, loyalty isn't an issue...

But this stuff will continue to happen, until the fanbases increase and The BEast is seen as a destination, and not some layover. That takes time. But I think we've built a good foundation this season. The rest of the palace shall commence shortly. I think just about every team will come back as strong, or stronger next season. The only wild card in the mix is UofL. I think Marrone has gotten Syracuse back on track, it'll just take some time for the Orange to recruit some talent and develop it. But even with a new coach, it'll probably take the Cards a couple years to become competitive...

The BEast is becoming like the old black and blue division, back when it got the name. We just have twice the number of teams, and no one team is dominating. We've had multiple BCS representatives since the raid, and only last year did we not win our BCS bowl, although technically you could put Pitt's loss to Utah here, if you want to count the season in which we only had 5 teams. But UC most likely will get a shot at redemption this season, unless Pitt manages to win, which isn't out of the realm of possibilities. Once we have everyone competing on an equal footing, the rest of the nation better beware...

Tuberville bolted Ole Miss for Auburn too. This pollyanna view of big time college athletics that some have is really surprising.