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

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 Coach

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.

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 comment

Notre 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

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)