Charlie Weis Firing- Opportunity knocking for GangGreen?

by Matt Birch on Nov 30, 2009 3:09 PM EST

Roughly 45 minutes ago, the inevitable happened-- Charlie Weis was let go by Notre Dame and relieved of his Head Coaching duty.

Since our 2009 season is basically over, there's nothing wrong with looking ahead to next year and speculating-- so let's entertain the reasons as to why he might be a good fit here (again):

There has been a lot of heat directed towards Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer over the last three seasons for his conservative playcalling. It may be time for a change.
With all the talk about "Sanchez needing a mentor", who better then Weis? This way, we wouldn't have to bring in a veteran QB to coach him, and could keep it in the system.
We all know Weis is a Jersey boy, so let's bring him back home. At the same time, it would give him the chance to beat his former mentors (Belichick AND Parcells).

Put in a bid, Woody!

Poll

How would you feel about bringing in Weis to replace Schottenheimer as OC?

I think it's a great idea.

282 votes

No, I think we're doing fine with the current system we have in place.

81 votes

Undecided- At this point I could go either way

110 votes

473 votes | Poll has closed

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I don't see it happening

I’ve heard Woody loves Schottenheimer and was really thinking of giving him the head job last year.

Now if Schotty gets a head gig, it’s definitely possible.

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by John B on Nov 30, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions

Probably not going to happen this year with the insane crop of Coaches out there right now.

"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."

by Mark D on Dec 1, 2009 2:47 AM EST up reply actions

I can imagine Woody giving him a head job

if you know what I mean ;)

oh god I just vomited a little in my mouth >_> I mean you know not that there’s anything wrong with that lifestyle of course!

by Exystence on Dec 1, 2009 8:32 AM EST up reply actions

Wow over 228 votes for Yes, didn't think that would happen

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by David_Wyatt on Dec 1, 2009 3:23 AM EST reply actions

Say what you will about him. The one thing he did well even failing at everything else at Notre Dame was build an offense.

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by John B on Dec 1, 2009 8:18 AM EST up reply actions

He certainly did

Like I said in the other thread, offensively he was solid while he was here, and think he could work wonders with Sanchez, just like he did with Clausen. Just didn’t expect the majority to agree lol

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by David_Wyatt on Dec 1, 2009 8:22 AM EST up reply actions

Not even just Clausen

I mean, uh Tom friggin’ Brady. And then with the Jets: Neil O’Donnell, Vinny Testaverde and Ray Lucas (if that means anything) all had their best years under him as OC so…

by Exystence on Dec 1, 2009 8:35 AM EST up reply actions

Making Ray Lucas look like a legitimate NFL quarterback is nothing to sneeze at.

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by John B on Dec 1, 2009 6:24 PM EST up reply actions

Well you’ve got to counter Lucas with Mirer.

Also, was O’Donnell’s best season with the Jets a complete season? I can’t remember him playing 16 games.

"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."

by Mark D on Dec 1, 2009 6:25 PM EST up reply actions

I would be surprised

if it went down but I think it would be a great fit if it did. I just kind of would like the OC replaced. Shotty jr. had brief flashes of brilliance early on but I think he’s had his shot.

by Bro Namath on Dec 1, 2009 7:20 AM EST reply actions