Notre Dame Weis "To hell with Michigan"

Way back in April at a spring game in South Bend, IN. Charlie Weis muttered these exact words when asked about what he thought about the 2008 schedule. After San Diego St in week one "Then we'll listen to Michigan have all their excuses as they come running in, saying how they have a new coaching staff and all those changes," he added. "To hell with Michigan." Wow, talk about locker room material. This fired up players throughout the Michigan team and they will be sure to remember it on Saturday when they take field against the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.

These words might actually have some more meaning if it came from a proven coach. As far as I'm concerned Charlie Weis shouldn't be calling out anyone this early in his coaching career. If Weis is to call out anyone maybe it's the person in the buffet line who ate the last portion of the roast beef. I mean come on Charlie let's be serious, they do sell such a food called salad. Yes I am a Michigan fan and one by heart since I grew up in Ann Arbor. Weis needs to let his record do the talking and based off last years 3-9 record, Weis needs to shut up.

I mean come on Notre Dame lost to Air Force and Navy last year. They defeated UCLA, Duke, and Stanford. They ended up losing to Michigan last year 38-0. The year prior Weis had a good season going 10-3 losing games to Michigan, USC, and LSU. They lost to LSU in the Sugar Bowl 41-14. Basically Weis just has not gotten the job done as head coach of Notre Dame in big games. Back in 2005 Notre Dame went 9-3 under Weis but once again lost to USC and lost in the Fiesta Bowl to Ohio St. 34-20. So with all that said Weis is 23-15 overall at Notre Dame as head coach but has struggled mightily in the big games against powerhouse schools.

So with the kickoff set for 3:30 in South Bend this weekend, a lot is on the line for Weis. Even with a victory over Michigan this weekend, Weis must have a good season to show he can recruit and coach among the powerhouse schools across the nation. Michigan has struggled this season without a good option quarterback. I feel as the season wears on Michigan will improve, how much is the question. Knowing this is the first road game of the season, lots of uncertainty lies on the field Saturday.

So with all that said, by no means am I predicting a victory for the Wolverines Saturday against the Irish. I expect to see a close game between two teams who have rich traditions and lots of fans throughout the country. You would think Notre Dame would have the advantage with the game at home. Although with that bulletin board material in the Michigan locker room who knows when they hit the field Saturday. Let the players with the pads decide what happens and not the person with the big fat mouth. Treat everyone with respect and in return you will gain respect. Charlie Weis has not shown that to Michigan and in return I do not respect him whatsoever. GO BLUE!