Two storied college football programs. Two struggling college football programs who haven't found the way yet. Two coaches who collectively should be worried about any call to the Athletic Director's office in the coming weeks. Who goes first... Michigan's Rich Rodriguez or Notre Dame's Charlie Weis?
The arguments for Rich Rod is that you have to give a guy time to recruit and build a program his way before letting him go. I agree with this concept but programs like Michigan want success at all times therefore they could give two shits about that, just see Kentucky Basketball if you need an example. The Wolverines are once again hitting the cellar after two big losses to Illinois and Purdue. Two teams I would argue they should probably beat and now Rich Rod needs to spilt Wisconsin and Ohio State. If he beats the Buckeyes, I think no doubt about it, his job is safe. Michigan could be 1-10 but if that one win is against Ohio State, all is forgiven. I believe a big road win against the Badgers would also help his resume even if he dropped the game against the Buckeyes.
For the Fightin' Irish, the arguments aren't there. The Irish higher-ups know if they keep Weis around that maybe Jimmy Clausen will stay another year and the Golden Domers will have another chance at winning the big one. Because I guaran-damn-tee if Weis were to get fired, and Clausen stays that next coach will get the same sort of hype Weis got at the beginning of his tenure. Some feel that the Navy loss was the last stand and that the writings officially on the wall. Although if they can win out winning against two ranked teams on the road, could earn them a January 1st bowl plus the prospects of Clausen returning could help things out. Who knows though with the Fightin' Irish.
-Charlie.
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