What do you think of Charlie Weis' choice to start Clausen?

Question

in my opinion its the right answear but we shall see

Answer 1

Well Notre Dame doesnt have an o-line or good recievers so it doesnt matter who they start.

Answer 2

well, since I just answeres this question....here's the replay:

am a huge Notre Dame fan.

And from that perspective, I suppose I want him to do well.
Unfortunately, I also can't stand the little butt weasel, because he is an arrogant turd. I probably am coming down too hard, but any cat who shows up to announce that he is gonna attend ND, by pulling up to the Hall of Fame in a stretch Hummer, and flashing his 4 high school rings, like they actually mean a dang thing in NCAA football...needs a reality lesson.

Now, even for those who aren't Notre Dame fans...this IS the college that brought us Joe Montana. Invented the forward pass...the 4 Horseman, Jerome Bettis...etc. This guy showed up weeks after Quinn set every passing record at the school (playing with a crappy O-line the whole time), and was actually still on campus.....and the Weasel shows up and tries to act like the big man on campus. He aint proved nothing.

He needs to go in there, and lose, and get the crap knocked outta him, and THEN, see if he can get back up, and inspire his teammates. Brady did. Montana did.

And actually, I would prefer Sharpely. I think he showed more poise, and leadership, and He doesn't already think he's the next Joe Montana. (apparently Jones does....but well.....).

I think he really was not given a chance to show much (not that any of them were, as soon as the ball was snapped, there was more GT players in the backfield the ND players).

But, I think Clausen could very well prove to be Weis big mistake. (that, and not recruiting any linemen worth a turd).

Unless Clausen gets his head shrink soon, he is already well on the road to Ryan Leaf-dom

And honestly, I like Sharpely better. But, Clausen is the future (until he has a hissy fit and transfers), so it's class time.

Is he the answer?.......well, he might not be a very good one...but what do we have left to lose.....

Answer 3

I think it's a good choice to start Jimmy Clausen early, i mean the other 2 QB's clearly wasn't, so Charlie Weis just fast forward the future by starting Jimmy Clausen this year. By starting Jimmy this year ND will have a miserable season, but will reap the benefited down the line. Let Jimmy gets some experience and take his lump now so he can get better down the road. Charlie Weis know theirs alot of competition being at ND as a head coach, everybody is gunning for ND, so he got to gets a QB that is talented, that can win him National Titles and Jimmy is that talented, so good choice made by the coach Charlie Weis.

Answer 4

The kid has been hailed the the Savior so why not let him get his reps in?!?!? Notre Dame is not going to qualify for a BCS bowl so the best thing for them to do is to let Clausen get his head knocked around a little but it would pay off dividends in the long run with the game and leadership experience he will get.

Answer 5

He has no choice. But can you imagine being an 18 year old starting for the opposing team in Happy Valley? A little different from high school.

Answer 6

Well, it will probably be beneficial in the long run, but in the short term, it isn't going to matter. The Irish will be lucky to start 1-7 this season.