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Sorry Charlie, 'Weis Watch' has begun at Notre Dame :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Sports
Loss to BC puts Irish coach at 'schematic disadvantage' to fend off growing criticism The anticipation and intrigue centered on the postgame scene, where everyone wondered what Charlie Weis would say after the latest and perhaps greatest setback of his Notre Dame tenure. Would he attempt to ...
Charlie Weis alienates Irish supporters -
chicagotribune.com — When Reitz told Weis that Pryor might attend a USC quarterbacks camp, he remembers Weis replying: "Why... send him there? If he's with me for one day he'll be good, two days he'll be great and three days he'll be incredible." Later, unprompted, Weis ... (more) Charlie Weis alienates Irish supporters -
Which direction is the "right one" for the Fighting Irish?
Which direction is the "right one" for the Fighting Irish?
nogutsglory.blogspot.com — Notre Dame athletic director, Jack Swarbrick has publicly given Charlie Weis his vote of confidence and has... even stated that the "program is headed in the right direction". I will agree with that statement if the "right direction" is heading towards the depths of mediocracy (more) Which direction is the "right one" for the Fighting Irish?
Notre Dame AD: Team is moving in right direction
Notre Dame AD: Team is moving in right direction
sports.espn.go.com — Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said Wednesday that he will not evaluate Charlie Weis until after... the season, and that anyone who suggests a coaching change could occur should know that it is "not under consideration at this time." > (more) Notre Dame AD: Team is moving in right direction
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Well, It's About Time: Weis Finds Himself on the Hot Seat
FanHouse — by Chris Burke Filed under: Notre Dame, NCAA FB Coaching, NCAA FB RumorsNotre Dame's seemingly never-ending quest to "Return to Glory" hit another snag on Saturday night when the Irish were blanked, 17-0 by a very average Boston College team. And in light of that loss - which drops Notre Dame to 5-4 - Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Hayes wrote that Charlie Weis is now fighting for his job. Weis left Boston, where he built his reputation as one of the game's foremost offensive minds while an ...

Fired Coach Walking
Red Renee — ... Or Fired Coach hobbling on crutches as it were. Charlie Weis got the dreaded coerced vote of confidence from Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick on Wednesday. This following an article in the Chicago Sun Times reporting that the “Weis Watch” had officially begun. In the ...

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Charlie Weis alienates Irish supporters -
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