Why Notre Dame Couldn’t Beat Michigan

Posted: 14th September 2009 by Neil Waechter in NFL
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1. Coaching

I've been a pretty staunch Charlie Weis supporter, right up until the Syracuse debacle of last year. And I still think with his work ethic, we could eventually win a championship if he continues to make the changes needed as he recognizes them. But Saturday's loss can be laid at the feet of the coaching staff first and foremost.

Weis is a gambler, and frequently makes decisions that don't make sense if you step back and look at the big picture. For a coach that comes from the NFL, he sure hasn't learned much about winning games.

I have not heard a single rationale defense of why we were throwing a pass with the ball and the lead with two minutes left in the game. It's just inexcusable. Good teams are able to run the ball on first and second ...

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Why Notre Dame Couldn’t Beat Michigan

Posted: 14th September 2009 by Neil Waechter in NFL
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1. Coaching

I've been a pretty staunch Charlie Weis supporter, right up until the Syracuse debacle of last year. And I still think with his work ethic, we could eventually win a championship if he continues to make the changes needed as he recognizes them. But Saturday's loss can be laid at the feet of the coaching staff first and foremost.

Weis is a gambler, and frequently makes decisions that don't make sense if you step back and look at the big picture. For a coach that comes from the NFL, he sure hasn't learned much about winning games.

I have not heard a single rationale defense of why we were throwing a pass with the ball and the lead with two minutes left in the game. It's just inexcusable. Good teams are able to run the ball on first and second ...

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