Okay, interesting to revisit this in light of the fact that Michael Haywood was hired last week to be the head coach at Miami (Ohio), making him the 6th African-American head coach in the NCAA. Haywood told an interviewer that he and Weis were always on the same page; that he, Haywood, had personal problems related to not one but two deaths in his family this fall; that Charlie Weis was a huge supporter in helping him get the Miami head job; that Charlie Weis takes a lot of unfair criticism; and that Charlie Weis is a great family man. Now, this is the guy that Jason Whitlock said Charlie threw under a bus. Whitlock's columns tell us more about his lack of integrity than about the subjects he writes about.

I think Notre Dame's mistake was hiring black coaches in the first place. For one, they're very unproven (how many black HOF coachers are there) and look at the big programs around the nation. None of them even consider hiring black coaches. Another bad decision by ND. I for one, hope they continue their racist tendencies because that's their only hope for even returning to prominence.... now their label might scare away the black players (they're the good ones you know) and they're giving free money to a black man thinks he's the next tiger woods... ok, so i'm not from the South but pretty convincing eh? TWO black coordinators, one of the highest AA grad rates. end of story. fire Weis, hire Urban (no we're not giving Ty another shot)

Hey Jason- Go figure-I didn't know this article was about race until I read the comments. Weis has a big head, sucks as a coach, lost to Syracuse, has huge advantages to win and is still a loser. I hope ND keeps Weis to showcase to the nation their hypocrisy. Ball State 48-ND 9 in the Kuner Chickpea Bowl!

The NCAA should eliminate the independent division and put all involved in divisonal competition. If anything it would legitamize Notre Dame's program. The better recruits are opting for divisions like the SEC,Big Ten and others. Weiss blamed his OC for the abysmal performance Sat night. He only has himself to blame after his is the HEAD COACH.

Turns out after the funeral, Haywood returned and asked Coach Weiss for permission to interview for the Washington job. Weiss said yes and Haywood has missed a couple more practices. You continue to spread your RACIST hatred around and this time you stuck your big fat foot in your even bigger fat mouth. Why Fox sports hasn't fired you yet is beyond words.

Jason, for your consideration:<br /><br />Number of African American coordinators Charlie and ND have hired recently: 2<br /><br />Number Ty Willingham has ever hired: 0<br /><br />Number of African American coordinators who are currently under consideration for a major coaching position, thus climbing the coaching ladder the way it works in college (position coach - coordinator - head coach): 1 (Mike Haywood)<br /><br />Charlie isn't perfect, but he's doing far more to promote racial equity in hiring than most others, especially bitter journalists.

Hey sqicane, who is your team? Let me know so I can give you a history lesson, and remind you that it was probably not so long ago that your team was "irrelevant".<br />GO IRISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

880 Comments: And the HATE just keeps on comin'!!!<br />Well, I'm a little late to the party, but Mondays are busy for everyone but ND HATERS, they always seem to find the time to comment on an ND: Win, Loss, Tie, Bye Week, Off Season, Coaching change, Lack of Coaching Change, New AD, Old AD, Recruiting, Lack of Recruiting, Yada Yada Yada.<br />You guys kill me! Especially you Anthony. I actually look forward to well thought out constructive criticism, lovingly written with hate it your heart.<br />Again, no sense in trying to actually discuss this with the haters, they seem to know everything and have all the answers. Just askin', but did any of play any D1 ball, or coach at that level, or any level for that matter? Just askin'.<br />Has anyone noticed that the majority of ND fans who comment on these sites seem to be rational, forward thinking, grounded individuals with a strong sense of reality. Unfortunately when/if we are at 10+ wins next year, the haters will point out the schedule (determined long before Weis ever arrived), and the bandwagon jumpers who talk smack and give real ND fans a bad name will come out of the woodwork. Oh, well. Keep on hate my friends, it makes it that much sweeter when we win.<br />GO IRISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I get a kick out of Notre Dame Fans that continue to compare their program to bad Washington teams in order to feel better. Here is a word of advice. Look up! If you want to get better, start comparing your team to teams that win, or will that be too painful? Whether you want to believe it or not, it is possible to turn a football team around, in less than 4 years. See USC, Alabama, Miami, Ohio State and North Carolina to name a few. But here is the secret?..you need a good coach, and unless you are hiding yours, you don?t have one.

DID CHARLIE STEAL A BUCKET OF CHICKEN FROM YOU AT ONE TIME JASON

NEW MOVIE COMING OUT THIS SATURDAY CALL "BLACK MEN CANT COACH"

Question: How do you know your football team is mediocre? Answer: When they pour Gatorade on their coach after beating Navy 27-21.

ND`s schedule next year is a joke!!!!<br /><br />Just enough to keep Charlie around for awhile.<br /><br />Heck Ohio Dominican would be in the national title hunt with that lame schedule!

Concur w/ Commefierros. CW is only covering the duty while the OC has to attend a family event (as acknowledged by Fox Sports!) As for Ty, the Huskies are doing how well? Admittedly, ND is not where I would like it to be, but the stars are young so the next couple of years look good. And it does give the top smart football players a place to go to get a top 20 education (w/ a grad rate in the upper 90's).

Whitlock is funny, talking about fat guys, with his own big, fat, greazy, two bucket-o fried chicken eaten a$$. He must have forgot that they put his big ugle mug at the top of his articles.

Whatever?!

That team has no heart!<br /><br />Notre Dame needs to wise up and realize Weis is going no where!!! Blah Blah ...he can recruit. So what when you can't produce champions with that talent! 5 turnovers....5! QB sneak on 4th and 4...great call Chubby Charlie!<br /><br />TWO WORDS FOR NOTRE DAME: TOMMY TUBERVILLE (PROVEN NATIONAL CHAMPION COLLEGE COACH)

Is Notre Dame still a division 1 school?

I am a ND fan. I remember days of a giant walked the sidelines of that program. He was a man who had to look up to his players, but was a giant. I do wish for the end of CW's contract with ND. I am tired of watching my team getting beat by programs that are less than the calibur that this program used to be. I do not feel as if CW could lead this team to a national championship against a high school program. As for Ty, I feel that he did have it rough as he was left with players from the days of Bob Davie. He did okay with what was left. Yes, he is a man of integrity, but he was not the coach that this program needed. I believe that he deserved at least one more season, as they gave one to Bob who was less than a success. What most do not understand about ND Football is that it is expected of each coach to not only have winning seasons, not only to win major bowl games, but to win the championship. If you do not, you are sent packing. Hopefully CW will be sent packing soon. Mr. Whitlock, if you do not like CW as a coach, that is fine. If you do not like ND Football, that is fine. If you wish to attack either without presenting all of the facts, then you are wrong, no matter how insightful it may seem on the surface. When you do so, you have a professional obligation to publically retract your statements. It is something that your profession has done since the dawn of the printed press. If you are not a big enough person to do so, then do us all a favor and be an armchair quarterback in the local bars or your home only. This type of reckless journalism has no place in the world.

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