Saturday, December 12, 2009

Brian Kelly leaves Cincy= Takes Over at Notre Dame


The University of Notre Dame had a horrible 2009 NCAA football season finishing at the bottom of the Big East standings at 6-6. Notre Dame didn't have a problem putting points on the board thanks to an explosive offense led by quarterback Jimmy Clausen and wide reciever Golden Tate. Both of whom will make an immediate impact in the NFL. Notre Dame's weakness was their defense. I mean they just could not keep the opposing team out of the end zone. I assume this was the case because of head coach Charlie Weis. Weis was an offensive coordinator in the NFL for the New England Patriots prior to being head coach for Notre Dame. In the NFL, all he did was worry about putting together a good offensive scheme day in and day out. When he transferred to the college level, I guess he never stressed the importance of having a good defense. I mean all 6 of their losses were by less than 7 points! That'll make a coach sick! Weeks before the season was over, people were anticipating that this would be Charlie Weis's last year as head coach for Notre Dame. They were right. Charlie Weis was fired. So... Brian Kelly, former head coach for the undefeated 12-0 Cincinatti Bearcats was now a part of the University of Notre Dame. I guess money does make the world go round. Other wise, why would you ever leave a team that was undefeated. A team that you coached. I don't get it. Brian Kelly is dumb for doing that. Brian Kelly is a lot like Charlie Weis... Cincinatti has one of the best offenses in the country but not a great defense. Bringing Brian Kelly into the picture to me does nothing. Your bringing in a coach that's an offensive specialist to a team in need of a defense. That equation does not lead to more wins. Well, I guess well find out if Brian Kelly has what it takes to turn around the Notre Dame football program.

1 comment:

  1. Very nice blog post, Holtzy. I understand Kelly's decision on going to Notre dame, but leaving your undefeated team right before its biggest game EVER, is flat out dumb!!! Keep up the good work.

    P.S- Put a blog up about Mr. Woods.

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