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A Weis man knows when it's over, and Charlie is finished at Notre Dame after UConn loss

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SEAN O'SHEA,
IrishCentral.com Sport Columnist

Published Saturday, November 21, 2009, 6:50 PM
Updated Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:54 PM

 

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Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis surveys the damage at UConn
Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis surveys the damage at UConn

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Charlie Weis wrote his death warrant as Notre Dame coach tonight after Connecticut — that's Connecticut — knocked off the Fighting Irish  33-30 in double overtime.

Weis now has the worst losing home record as a coach at Notre Dame — even worse that the laughable Gerry Faust, with a winning percentage of only .575.

For Weis, the result was a disaster, the latest example of being out-coached -- this time by Randy Edsel with a team considered far inferior in terms of personnel and draft picks.

Ironically, Zac Fraser the Notre Dame cast-off, played a key role in the winning touchdown when he handed off to Andre Dixon who ran almost unchallenged into the endzone.

The Irish looked like they were in it to win with a huge opening salvo, scoring touchdowns on two of their first three possessions. But a determined UConn Huskies team came back to tie in regulation.

So Weis sent his final class of seniors packing with a loss. It had all started so well for him, with his team walking onto the field, arms clasped around Weis in a rare show of solidarity for the beleaguered coach.

NBC analyst Pat Haden predicted after the game that not only was Weis gone, but QB Jimmy Clausen and wide receiver Golden Tate were also likely to go.

Clausen said earlier that Weis was the reason he came to Notre Dame, and he may now break for the pros. If he does, Weis' replacement will have a hugely difficult task next year.

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Posted by edwardkeating on Nov 24, 2009, 05:24 PM EST
Well, I will tell you one thing .Charlie Weis was giving lessons on how to win a Football game in regulation time.then ND and UCon went in to OT and could you believe it UCon team and their Coach were paying attention,I don;t believe it,Charlie don;t believe it,and UCon SCORES and WINS. Now every team that plays ND under Charlie Weis coaching will beat ND. Sorry CHARLIE ..........SEE YA!!!!!!!
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Posted by Betteboop on Nov 23, 2009, 07:41 PM EST
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Posted by duffykelly on Nov 23, 2009, 11:07 AM EST
As a fan for over sixty years ND needs a new coach with experience, new asst. coaches and go back to a strong running game as they had under Lou Holtz. The huge aerial stats by the receivers has not produced wins. Us lifetime subway alums need a break!
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Posted by lightnord on Nov 23, 2009, 09:19 AM EST
Down with Notre Dame! Laudation and kudos to anyother school who beats them.
 


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