By Brian Hamilton
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Traditionally, Charlie Weis has used the year-end trip to the West Coast to jump-start his recruiting efforts in California, remaining in the state after Notre Dame's season finales against either USC or Stanford.
He'll be making a return trip to South Bend much sooner this year. Athletic director Jack Swarbrick confirmed to the Tribune that Weis will not remain in California after Saturday's season finale and instead will meet with Swarbrick on campus to review the state of the program.
But Swarbrick hastened to throw water on the idea that it means Weis is out as Irish coach.
"That turned out to be a big deal and I never intended it to be," Swarbrick said Tuesday. "It's a lot better if we didn't face the challenge (of reconnecting in California) when we're trying to get together after the Stanford game. So I told him, come on back.
"Managing either outcome is much easier, then, if we're together."
Swarbrick has said any decision on Weis' future would be made after the season finale. The pair met on the Tuesday after the 2008 season-ender at USC.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Traditionally, Charlie Weis has used the year-end trip to the West Coast to jump-start his recruiting efforts in California, remaining in the state after Notre Dame's season finales against either USC or Stanford.
He'll be making a return trip to South Bend much sooner this year. Athletic director Jack Swarbrick confirmed to the Tribune that Weis will not remain in California after Saturday's season finale and instead will meet with Swarbrick on campus to review the state of the program.
But Swarbrick hastened to throw water on the idea that it means Weis is out as Irish coach.
"That turned out to be a big deal and I never intended it to be," Swarbrick said Tuesday. "It's a lot better if we didn't face the challenge (of reconnecting in California) when we're trying to get together after the Stanford game. So I told him, come on back.
"Managing either outcome is much easier, then, if we're together."
Swarbrick has said any decision on Weis' future would be made after the season finale. The pair met on the Tuesday after the 2008 season-ender at USC.
It's a real shame when a humble and nice man like Weis gets beat every week and then shown the exit.
better save the f** mans arse this Sat with a impressive win
bye bye Charlie
bye bye
Bye Bye Charlie Bye Bye