Notre Dame football Christmas wish list

2.  A freakin’ defense:
No doubt a Skipper would aid in bringing out the potential in this gift. Picture a unit out there next fall causing some turnovers and stopping a few passes.  The last time I checked, Santa was able to haul tons and tons of toys on his sled.  Now, if he can bring them in the form of defensive lineman and 4.4- running cornerbacks, that would be fantastic.  Even wooden soldiers would do for now. 

3.  New quarterback:
That‘s right, kiss Jimmy boy Clausen goodbye.  He will no longer be the “black eye” of the Notre Dame offense; the mere punching bag he was for three years.  He’s taken more late hits than a Billy Wagner fastball.  Do I think he’s NFL ready? Not sure, I’m not Mel Kiper.  But as Weis walks out the door, so does his prized recruit. 

4.  A friendlier media:
Did we get Charlie Weis canned?  No, probably not.  After all, he’s the one who failed to beat a highly ranked opponent in five seasons.  But we certainly helped enticing his demise, like Best Buy lines do to a Xmas eve shopper.  Now there’s clout surrounding comments Weis madeabout USC coach Pete Carroll.  Can we please collectively give the Domers a break... at least during the holidays?

5.  Successful basketball teams:
Whether it’s the men’s or the women’s team, can they do something amazing to take the heat off the football team?  Score 150 points in a game, lost by 150 points, anything at all!  Just create a headline that doesn’t involve “Weis,” “Kelly” or “football.”  Like the Maroon five song, it's getting harder and harder for AD Jack Swarbrick to breathe.   

 

 

 

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