My answers

by Geoff, Saturday, February 14, 2009, 12:13 (6309 days ago) @ Jay

Good questions. Here are my responses:

1) I joined the "Fire Weis" faction after the Pitt loss last season.

2) I was not happy that Weis was retained after the USC game. I especially didn't like how Swarbrick let him twist in the wind. It made ND look like a bunch of amateurs.

3) There's a 100% chance that Weis will have a "good" season. Easy schedule. Upperclassmen starters. Lots of talent and depth. The problem is that Weis must have a "great" season: one regular season loss and BCS win. But I doubt that will happen.

4) There's a 0% chance for a national championship. Too many factors must be reconciled: OL, LBs, running game, special teams returns, implementation of scheme, assistant coaches' learning curve, the players buying into Charlie Weis, and, of course, no injuries at key positions.

5) Weis is trying. I could never fault him for that. He recognizes his shortcomings as a coach, but it might be too late. His "Come to Jesus" moment should have occurred after his 2006 season. These new hires should help for next season. How much? That's the real question.