Weis Era Should End At Notre Dame

In sports we expect so much more production and results than in politics. "What have you done for me lately?" in the mantra. We expect coaches to explain every decision they make, defend every mistake that transpired, all the while giving praise to those who deserve it, even the other team. I expect, and get delivered, so much more by Yankee's manager Joe Girardi that I do by George Bush. Easily.

But when a coach no longer has his control or a record to fall back on, it's time to part ways. With the expectations so massive in high profile sports, you only have a few bad weeks or games before they want to run you out of town.

So that brings us to Charlie Weis at Notre Dame, my team. First ND coach to ever to lose 15 games over 2 seasons. ESPN makes the case to let him go. I concur.

"There can be no other justification for keeping him. Not now, as his winning percentage dips to sub-Ty Willingham levels and his offense sinks to new lows.

It's very simple. If Willingham had to go after three seasons, Weis has to go with a worse record after four. Or the explanation for keeping him had better be brilliant."

There is no explanation for keeping the underachieving Weis aside from money. That is an economic decision the University has to make. Does all the lost revenue in crappy Weis teams year after year outweigh just buying out his $20 million contract?

Source: ESPN