[irish guard]

Wilingham's record at Stanford was 44-36-1.....a worse winning percentage than that of recently fired head coach Bob Davie.

[irish guard]

My error in not seeing the other post...pull this one

[itsinthebag]

"Wilingham's record at Stanford was 44-36-1.....a worse winning percentage than that of recently fired head coach Bob Davie.

But Davie lied about his academic and athletic background. That doesn't bother you? Are you saying that it doesn't matter that Davie lied so long as he does a good job coaching? Remember what Clinton's supporters said? They didn't care what he did in his personal life, as long as he did a good job as President.

[Dan from Michigan]

I think you'll be suprised with Willingham. I've always been impressed with him, besides the fact that he's Michigan State Alumni.

He has one of the toughest schools to recruit for because of academic standards, and outside of one or two really bad years, always does well in the PAC 10. He's been to the Rose Bowl. He has a top 10 team this year, and he doesn't get the players at a Stanford that a Washington, UCLA, or Oregon get.

I think he'll do very well at Notre Dame unfortunatly. I say unfortunatly, since we(Michigan State) play them all the time, and they are in our backyard as well recruiting.

[PRND21]

...a worse winning percentage than that of recently fired head coach Bob Davie.

Stanford has tougher schedules and a more strict player selection process.
The Irish are in better hands.
Take heart, Bob was a putz.

[dfwgator]

So I guess that would make Willingham "Black Irish". (rock me!)

[PMCarey]

Willingham is a great pickup for Notre Dame. In a few years they'll look on the whole O'Leary mess as a blessing for the school.

[GSWarrior]

Notre Dame is an independent, right? Maybe they would have better luck recruiting if they were in a conference.

[monkeyshine]

That's not fair. He has a 9-2 record this season. He had to build up a program, and had to spend the first few years working with the talent left over from the former coach. His record this season and last show that he is a capable, competent coach.