Notre Dame ranked 25 in ESPN Pre-season Poll - Page 2

Tim_ND08 · 06-29-2008, 06:04 PM

Well its not completely biased man.

This is isnt negative... but I just want to get something clear.

You want the recruited players to love the school and be honored to wear the blue and gold, but you personally hope they get "spanked" by Dub and SC so that you can get a new coach???

That doesnt seem right.

You wont find a more talented football mind than Charlie Wies. The problem is... he is used to having his talent already developed with the basic skills. He doesnt have the experience of teaching these skills to an 18 or 19 year old kid.... yet. But have faith!

This season will be much much much better than last

ManUtd20Ole · 06-29-2008, 09:56 PM

I feel like Weis exudes arrogance.

It seems like he knows he's the **** because he did so well with the Patriots. That's great, but you can't ride on your past success forever. Furthermore, his credibility as a college coach was solidified by a loss to USC. That lifeline is now gone after the past season's debacle.

I'm being impatient with success, and that's not good. I agree with you on the fact that we can only go up. I just need to be convinced that Weis can do his job.

CCG · 06-29-2008, 10:20 PM

Well thats why I believe he personal stepped up and said hey I cant be the man by myself, and what did he do? He gave up the play calling, focused more on his players everyday actions, became a friend, mentor and a coach.... He is a great recruiter, got in some top coaches, and I expect this season to be better but the best to come after this season when its all players that he has recruited playing. We all know tyrone willingham did not recruit crap his final two seasons, and thats why he was ousted. READ MY LIPS, NOTRE DAME IS ON THE UPSIDE!

Tim_ND08 · 06-30-2008, 12:20 AM

"I feel like Weis exudes arrogance."

Is that necessary a bad thing man? I mean, I would much rather have an arrogant coach than a passive, pessimistic coach. Players feed of their coach. If the players are uncertain or wary of their ability and you couple that with a wavering coach.... thats trouble. Also is he arrogant of confident? Hopefully a little bit of both. I can understand what you're saying though. Its tough to lose 9 game one year... and still have optimistic opinions for the next year.

"Furthermore, his credibility as a college coach was solidified by a loss to USC."

Bro, I dont think Jesus could have lead the Irish against my Trojans last year. They were just way overmatched.

CCG, I like the way you think!

Im sooo excited for this season. Weird, since I won't even be going to the school.... but this is the team that I was hoping to cheer for with all my heart my first year at ND. There is NOTHING like Notre Dame football. The history, presence, mystique-ness ,,,,,, goosebumps.

CCG · 06-30-2008, 12:27 AM

YEA it wont be the same without you, TIM..... but you know what at least you get to be there to watch, the best rivalary in football, every other year! and ALSO, who says you only can go for one team? You can be both a Notre Dame and USC fan, the only hard part is which team to rout for when they face eachother, my guess is though you will turn into a pure Trojan on game day!

Tim_ND08 · 06-30-2008, 12:36 AM

Oh, Ill always be a Notre Dame fan. ALWAYS. I cant just get it out of my system after 18 years. I cant drink cranberry juice and detox.

hahha

But, Im really diggn my trojans now though. USC is such a sick school, and the ND - USC game is going to be a amazing. Ill be rooting for the trojans though.

USC plays Ohio state for the first home game. I am such a fan of college football.... and this one is a diamond. They are expecting about 200 thousand people on the SC campus that day! soooo excited.

ManUtd20Ole · 06-30-2008, 01:56 PM

I meant the game back in 2005.

Oh, and I am a big fan of Tressel. Hahaha.

DancingFeet17 · 06-30-2008, 04:35 PM

Tressel = God.

End of story.

Tim_ND08 · 06-30-2008, 11:33 PM

ew.

I dont know what I like least about tressel..... his coaching style or his hideous wardrobe

jec7483 · 07-01-2008, 08:39 AM

I love how irrelevant Notre Dame has become in football, yet there are still morons out there that try to throw them into some preseason top 25. I guess it's fine until they actually have to back it up on the field and they get slaughtered by san diego state. I wish they would come back to Happy Valley again. I love sure thing wins. Also, I thoroughly enjoyed Weis' anger when we beat ND by 3 touchdowns last season.

Tim_ND08 · 07-01-2008, 01:45 PM

Wait, you mean there are people out there who don't like Notre Dame??

wow.... BREAKING NEWS.

JEC7483 is leading a revolution.

jec7483 · 07-01-2008, 03:09 PM

I didn't say I disliked Notre Dame, it's more of a pity feeling. I have great respect for the tradition of the Notre Dame program. We had our several down years at Penn State. It was bound to happen to the Irish eventually. Watching a Notre Dame football game these days and watching a baby seal get clubbed to death on the discovery channel are eerily similar. You can't help but feel pity, but you continue to watch. I hope we play you again soon in the future.

kevdude · 07-01-2008, 04:28 PM

Your sincere emotions really tug at my heartstrings.

Now go away and stop bothering people.