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- Born: March 30, 1956
- Hometown: Trenton, New Jersey
- Colleges: Notre Dame, South Carolina
- Head coach for Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team since 2004
- Worked various coaching jobs in NFL from 1990-2004
- Coached for the New York Giants, New York Jets and New England Patriots
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Charlie Weis is the head coach of the University of Notre Dame's Fighting Irish football team. Weis will begin his fifth season as head coach of the Irish in 2009.
In February of 2009, Weis appointed himself as the team's offensive coordinator, adding offensive play calling to his head coaching duties. He takes over for Mike Haywood, who left to coach the Miami RedHawks.ESPN.com: Weis Names Self to Run Irish Offense
Buyout Looming?
In November of 2008, rumors swirled that Weis' contract, worth as much as $10 million, may be bought out after the 2008 season.ESPN.com: Newspaper says that Weis' buyout figure isn't as high as reported (November 26, 2008) Rumors were put to rest on December 3, 2008, when Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick announced that Weis would return for his fifth season in 2009.ESPN.com: AD Swarbrick: 'Best Course of Action' Is to Keep Weis As CoachCoaching Career
Weis has been the Notre Dame coach since 2004. Before being hired by Notre Dame, Weis held various coaching positions with the New York Giants, from 1990-1996, and the New York Jets, from 1997-2002. Weis then moved north, becoming offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots from 2002-2004.2008 Season
Weis made news in September of 2008 when his comment, "to hell with Michigan" hit the press. He responded that it was a tribute of sorts to the late Michigan coach Bo Schembechler, who once remarked "to hell with Notre Dame."ESPN: Michigan 'amused' by Weis commentNotre Dame played Michigan on September 13, 2008. The Irish won the game, but Weis was injured when a Notre Dame player ran into him on the sideline.The Sports Network: Notre Dame coach Weis injured in sideline collision Weis tore his ACL, MCL, posterior cruciate ligament, lateral meniscus and the posterior capsule and is expected to begin rehabilitation before his March 2009 surgery.ESPN.com: MRI shows damage to Weis' knee more extensive...
On December 29, 2008, Weis underwent a successful surgery to replace his right knee. A second surgery, to replace his left knee is expected in 2009.ESPN.com: Weis has right knee replaced
Taking Over Play Calling
On November 11, 2008 news agencies reported that Charlie Weis would call offensive plays for the team in their game against Navy. The move was neccessary because offensive co-ordinator Mike Haywood was going to miss practices due to a funeral he had to attend.ESPN.com: Weis will call plays on offense for Notre Dame against Navy (November 11, 2008)-
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Charlie Weis Questions
Who rented the Charlie Weis billboard? 1 AnswerIt was Tom Reynolds, former (1967) ND linebacker. http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20090902/News01/909019906/1130 read more
Who was the two twins on charlie christamas 1 AnswerThese Twins? They don't appear to have names. The only reference I have found so far is from Wikipedia (uncited) "twin sisters are named 3 and 4 (two black-h... read more
How is it that Charlie Sheen is the highest paid TV actor? 4 AnswersOne of the reason's he is the highest paid is because he is on the #1 rated t.v sitcom. Personally I don't like his show, and I think $875,000 to do a sitcom th... read more
What do you think of Charlie Sheen asking President Obama to talk to him for twenty minutes about 9/11? see link 3 AnswersI like Charlie Sheen, I think his show is one of the best broadcast network comedies, but I don't he has the background or expertise to go after what happened o... read more
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RT @mami614 sorry charlie..weis.<---- deserves to get his bum ass fired...
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I want to see Charlie Weis GO! Purdue still sucks in football, IU just sucks more!!! GO COWBOYS!! GO COLTS!!
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RT @aimclemson: Green week on NBC: ND reduces carbon footprint by getting rid of Charlie Weis.
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Now that competitive eating is considered a sport, maybe there is a coaching future for Charlie Weis.
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YEAH HUSKIES! Bye Bye Charlie Weis! I was in South Bend to see it all go down. What a crazy game, Go Huskies!
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