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Published 23:19, November the 17th, 2009
 
Weis is 35-25 as the head coach of the Fighting Irish. Weis is 35-25 as the head coach of the Fighting Irish.
Photo: JOE ROBBINS/GETTY IMAGES
 

Weis under fire at ND

Lowlights

Some of the moments that have defined Weis’ tenure at Notre Dame:

Bush Push Weis reached his high-water mark when it looked like the Irish had beaten USC in 2005. But time was put back on the clock, and Reggie Bush shoved Matt Leinart into the end zone.

Navy blues Home losses to the Middies in 2007 and this year were just sad.

Orange crush ND’s 2008 loss to Syracuse was the Irish’s first-ever defeat by an eight-loss team.

 

It’s not the best time to be Charlie Weis.

Less than five years after a promising start to his tenure as head coach at Notre Dame, the former Patriots assistant is clinging to his job.

The Fighting Irish are 2-3 after winning four of their first five games this year, and are out of the BCS bowl picture. Again.

Pretty much the only highlight was an Oct. 24 Ireland Trophy win over Boston College.

Other than that, BC fans have gotten plenty of ND medocrity to jeer at.

The Irish have lost to bitter rivals in Michigan and USC, and were embarrassed in South Bend by Navy two weeks ago.

So much for the “decided schematic advantage” Weis reportedly promised his players they would have while he’s on the sidelines.

At a school as quick to pull the trigger on coaching changes as Notre Dame, Weis must be finished, right?

Maybe not.

The big reason is money: Weis has some $18 million left on his 10-year, $30 million contract. Judging by the buzz out of Indiana, a cheaper coach would definitely be gone.

 
 
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