1. Did you want to fire Charlie Weis at any point during or after last season?

- Yep. Pretty much from the Syracuse game until it became clear he wouldn't be fired.

2. Were you content with the decision to retain him?

- Disappointed, but I could understand the rationale. I didn't want to see Weis go just for the sake of seeing him go, I only wanted him fire if we could upgrade with the next hire, and I don't think another year with Weis at the helm will kill the program.

3. What % chance do you give him to turn in a good season this year?

- Nearly all evidence points to it yet again coming in below reasonable expectations based on the talent and schedule, but the eternal, occasionally desperate, optimist in me puts it at about 60-70%

4. What % chance do you give him to win a national championship?

- This year? 5%. Sometime ever in his Notre Dame career, however long that may be? 30%.

5. Do you think the offseason changes are a positive development, and will they matter?

- I think they could make a huge difference, or none at all. If you really believe that the struggles of the Weis Era stem from an inability to dominate a game in the trenches on both sides of the field, and Weis' inability to commit to a reliable and consistent running game, then he's made all the necessary changes as far as the staff is concerned. Now it's just a matter of seeing if the staff can do what they were brought here to do. I'm hoping for the best.