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Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

famouslyunfamous — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:02:41 -0000

WHO CARES WHO GOES TO NOTRE DAME? WE THE FANS DO... ALL THE NEW COACH NEEDS TO KNOW IS IF THEY DON'T WIN HE IS OUT, IT DOES NOT MATTER WHO COACHES THATS WHAT HAPPENS HERE IN SOUTH BEND! IF YOU DON'T WIN YOU'RE HATED BY US FANS AND WHOEVER THE IDIOT WAS WHO SAID WE WERE PART OF THE "BIG TEN" IS A RETARD! WE ARE INDEPENDENT, SO NAME A FEW TEAMS WHO COMPETE ON THAT LEVEL LIKE NOTRE DAME DOES, INDEPENDENTLY!

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

FloridaGator — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:03:55 -0000

I am a huge Gator fan, and if we are able to win a very difficult 2009 with everyone gunning for us.... It must be said that this period is a dynasty for the Florida Gators.

I think that Urbans son is either in 6th grade or going into 6th grade and LOVES his school and his friends. For this reason only, I believe that Urban has either 6 or 7 years left at Florida.

This is standard procedure for ALL Florida Coaches. They only last around 10 or 12 years. The Job is just too demanding..... and it gets easier to start over somewhere else.

Urban will leave after his son graduates highschool and moves on to college. He may take some time off after a decade of coaching the most talented program in the country up to its potential before attempting to reinvigorate a program in decay.

One word of caution. Notre Dame has a track record of hiring the biggest name on the block rather than an up-and-comer, and rarely benefits from it.

When Notre Dame stole Coach Devine from Missouri, they expected the word from him, and he produced the 1979 National Champions with Joe Montana, but it wasnt enough for Notre Dame fans. When Devine left, he regretted ever going to Notre Dame. Although Lou Holts does not regret coaching Notre Dame, Much the opposite, he was thrown out of town because he only won one NC in 1989.

Notre Dames biggest problem is recuriting. You can have the best coaching brand name in the country.... but is he going to be able to bring All-American Defensive Ends, Line-backers, running backs, and Wide-Recievers/ kick returners to the program. The best highschool recruits in the country dont have a prayer of getting in or staying in Notre Dame Academically.

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

Regan — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:05:47 -0000

No need for snippiness, USC1801, I think we are actually in agreement.

I remember the '90's vividly, and Spurrier can go 0-48 in the next 4 years and everyone will still be scared of him. He's an awesome coach and he WILL continue to improve the Gamecocks each year.

My latter point was that the rest of the SEC seems to be upgrading each year as well, so I'm not sure how much better it will get.

I am one of the exceptionally few Clemson fans who has no problem with Carolina getting better because I would LOVE to see the day when the Clemson-Carolina Rivalry means as much to the national stage as the Texas-Oklahoma Rivalry.

So long as they lose to Clemson and Tennessee each year, I would love for Carolina to go 10-2 any time they want. :)

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

jim — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:05:03 -0000

Meyer would snub and hurt the feelings of your five year old daughter, if he felt it would help his program.

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

lodger — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:29:36 -0000

Like the writer says (twice), "things change". ND is not the center of the universe anymore. FLA has better weather, hotter girls, and has proven it can win NC's now!! And it was successful before Meyer.
Of course ND would be much better under Meyer, but it won't be as easy as at FLA.

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

1Tomcat — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:58:38 -0000

Hey lanky21 All yall got to do is beat USC and Weis will be there for all long time,
They oughta hire Dennis Francione

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

lanky21 — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:32:28 -0000

Sorry Urban Myer is not coming to Notre Dame... Now I am a HUGE ND fan, but I am not dumb either. This Charlie Weis mess was created by ND themselves. The only reason they fired Willingham was because they thought they could lure Urban Myer out of Utah, but he played them by choosing Florida over ND.

Why would he leave one of the 3 football hotbed in America to go ND? It will be harder to recuit here then in Fla where he has all kinds of talent at his disposal. Plus Florida is a lock to win a National Championship EVERY year.

Now I do want to see my team get back on top and watch all the haters keep hating on them, but I am realistic and know that Urban Meyer will go to Notre Dame when hell freezes over LOL!!!

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

Greg — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:26:04 -0000

Notre Dame should get rid of Charile Weis. What were they thinking? How can a slob like that be a model for college athetes. Urban Meyer, however, should have NO interest in the job.

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

USC1801 — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:57:16 -0000

Like Urby Meyer, Saban's wife, Terry, won't let Nicholas leave Bama. Who do you think really made the decision to leave the Dolphins? Don't you remember? It was "I'm not leaving the Dolphins" one day, and the next "Hello Bama." Only a women's perogative to change her mind could explain that scenario!! LOL!

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

cleartheair — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:15:46 -0000

Latest I've heard from a few Irish grads is that the real guy they want is Nick Saban. And since Saban has no buy out clause, and has jilted all the teams he has coached in the past, why stop now? National TV broadcasts, national recruiting, etc. Since the Chicago Tribune has put out word that Notre Dame is negotiating a buy out with Charlie Weiss, it wouldn't surprise me if Notre Dame came up with the bucks.

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

FSU_Ben — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:41:47 -0000

I think out poor play is our own problem and has little to do with Florida's good play. We lost to Wake, and BC that is rancid piss poor. I don't care if Urban goes or stays as I am sure Florida can find a decent replacement.

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

USC1801 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:45:14 -0000

My apology, too, for reading into what you wrote.

As to recruiting, Spurrier is gradually improving the quality of players at USC. I think it was two years ago he had the #5 recruiting class in the nation, and this year they have the potential to pick up some good prospects at needy positions, as well as improve their overall rating. His choice of DC seems to be paying off as well, so I'm hopeful he can still get the job done. At the very least, he is settng the stage for USC to move to the next level.

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

Regan — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:25:06 -0000

I wasn't knocking Spurrier, USC1801, he's a heck of a coach. I just meant that I believe that one way or another, Carolina will be his last coaching job.

I don't see him leaving to go anywhere - I just think he's burnt out of all the coaching-soap-opera stuff, he just wants to do his thing where he's at or not at all. Sorry for not stating it well.

As far as recruiting at SCAR, I'm not sure how long it takes. The OBC has gone 7-5, 8-5, 6-6 and no better than 9-4 in his first four years. He lost 5 straight last year for the first time in his career, and has lost to Vandy 2 years in a row.

Given the coaching talent level in the SEC nowadays with Richt, Meyer, Saban, etc., I just don't see things coming together for him to make a huge run - I think it would have happened already.

We all know what he's capable of, though, so who knows...

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

Craig Sisson — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:09:55 -0000

The big mistake you make is our wallets. I like Charlie, but Coach Meyer will be coming here, and he can retire here very wealthy. He wants to come here, and we will pay him!!!

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

colts08 — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:51:22 -0000

If you look at the Charlie situation closely you realize that this guy has no charisma, he's not the "model" coach that ND was looking for. There are alot of other issues that come into play I believe. Coaches like Urban Meyer are bigger than life at schools like Florida. I dont think that existence could happen at Notre Dame. Think about why Lou Holtz left. This guy did everything asked of him. Was exciting to watch and they still ran him out of town. Why? Because he was bigger than life and the brass at ND couldnt let that happen. Yes Charles needs to go. He is not the right guy for this job, but who is? Until ND makes a decision to allow the coach to become the recruiting magnet they need instead of pretending to offer whatever they think they have there at ND. For gods sake its a NFL player production line. Let it happen. The problem is internal not necessarily with the team. Let a coach come in and run things the right way, have the priests back away. Run it like the powerhouse it needs to be!

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

Kevin @ Fanblogs — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:31:53 -0000

No one outside the Meyer family can say for certain. Everyone else - you, me, and the masses - is just speculating.

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

Buddy Martin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:25:37 -0000

Really, folks, you have taken an article written by a friend of mine who extrapolated a few facts from my book, "Urban's Way," added some of his own theory and produced that Meyer is leaving for Notre Dame. No, that isn' t to happen -- not now, maybe never. It's pure speculation and everything I know leads me to believe that Urban plans to finish this five years of his contract and then make an evaluation of his life -- not just his coaching career. This has all been skewed by opinion which has somehow morphed into fact. I assure you that if Charlie Weis gets fired or quit, ND will have to go shopping somewhere else for a coach.

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

Mike — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:53:33 -0000

Urban will be ND's next coach. The two main reasons he picked Florida were family and cupboard. Neither of these two are an issue anymore. ND's recruiting classes have been fantastic and Urbans family is not an issue like it once was.

December to January should be interesting

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

ND Fan — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:38:19 -0000

at this point i don't care who coach's ND as long as they get ride of Wies

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

FSU_fan — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:59:55 -0000

I tend to bet this phillosophy will gain more and more traction. The Irish are on the fast track to the place so many other former greats now dwell. When these 18 year olds watch the championship games (BCS Conferences and NC) they want to play for those teams... Who wants to play for long term losers that are national jokes like ND (and my NOLES LATELY LOSING TO BC AND WAKE!!)

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

FSU_fan — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:47:02 -0000

Yeah I'm kinda wishing it too.

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

Tom Grzesik — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:43:33 -0000

Family considerations should always trump self serving career desions. I am an ND fan and felt betrayed when coach Meyer turned down the ND job. After futher research, I understand his reseasons, and respect his decision. He has proven on a regional and national level that he can win. This accomplishment occured at a reginal universities. ND cuts across the entie USA!!! Coach Myer is probably the best college coach in the country.
The point is that Coach Meyer will coach where his heart leads and where his family feels comfortable.

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

ACSC — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:07:28 -0000

5PM PST, next Saturday, start praying now to your Touchdown Jesus, because that CARDINAL & GOLD train that's coming around the corner is going to put you guys in the ground. Let's go half hundred, what do you think???

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

PittsburghTiger — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:13:28 -0000

No, I said it was not THE top job. Notre Dame is a great job. But there are other great jobs out there. Just like Bear stayed at Alabama and Paterno stayed at PSU, the grass is not always greener at some other place.

Would a guy like Bear or Paterno have been successful in the NFL? Probably, but not to the extent they were at their schools. Same with Dean Smith. Some guys fit in certain places.

If I could here are the schools where I would love to coach; Auburn, Pitt, Texas and UNC. I could throw in a couple others but I think just because some writer says a school is a better job, that doesn't make it so.

I think Meyer would be nuts to leave Florida.

Re: Urban Meyer is the next Notre Dame head coach

LSULIFER — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:28:40 -0000

As an LSU Tiger former player and fan. Please Notre Dame get Urban Meyer out of the SEC. Send Charlie Weis down to Florida, therefore they will become a conference doormat again, just like they used to be before Spurrier.