Notre Dame coach expecting 9-12 wins this season
Blue and Gold Illustrated reports that
Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis, coming off a 3-9 season, is "privately projecting anywhere from nine to 12 victories this year."
A portion of the article:
"From what I?m hearing around the way, Weis is privately projecting anywhere from nine to 12 victories this year. And yes, a 12-1 mark would equal the biggest turnaround (+8.5 games by Hawaii from 1998-99) in major college football history. But given the schedule, it?s not unrealistic.
"The only regular-season game in which Notre Dame figures to be a serious underdog is the finale at
USC, so Weis could conceivably have an 11-0 team heading out there if everything comes together. At that point, anything?s possible. (Kevin Garnett even said so.)
"The only regular-season game in which Notre Dame figures to be a serious underdog is the finale at USC, so Weis could conceivably have an 11-0 team heading out there if everything comes together. At that point, anything?s possible. (Kevin Garnett even said so.)"
Past controversies
Weis has been apart of some controversies this off-season.
In April, a video clip showed Weis taking a shot at Michigan. Weis made a speech to fans and claimed the Wolverines would make excuses about their new coaching regime under Rich Rodriguez.
"I always been one to never make excuses and not go about airing it," Weis said. "We?re going to start on September 6 with San Diego State. I think that the first opportunity we?re really gonna have to make a statement is that day.
"And then we?ll listen to Michigan have all their excuses as they come running in and saying how they have a new coaching staff and there?s changes. To hell with Michigan!"
Notre Dame plays Michigan in its second game, Sept. 13 at South Bend.
Weis is 1-2 vs. Michigan in his three seasons at Notre Dame. He has lost the past two games, 47-21 and 38-0. He also went 3-9 last season, one of the worst seasons in Irish history.
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