Rumor

[catsfan20052006]

Notre Dame is going to fire Charlie Weis and pursue Bob Stoops who has told confidants that he would be interested in taking over the Irish.

[Pete]

Got any links on the confidants stuff?

The Chicago Sun was reporting the Stoops and Ferrantz rumors, though it was just Notre Dame alums mouthing off again.

[Dr.Spaceman]

I've heard more noise about Brian Kelly from Cincy than either of those guys but Weis will definitely be fired after this year.

[Pete]

Stoops to Notre Dame, Gary Patterson to OU.

[catzacker]

come home, brent.  and gtfoomf, vic and/or cosh.   

[Fledermaus]

Another rumor--  ND is still a top-tier college football program in the 21st century and the penultimate destination for a coach.

[mizer67]

Stoops to Notre Dame, Gary Patterson to OU.

Mudder frackers better leave GP alone!!

[KSUTOMMY]

Stoops to Notre Dame, Gary Patterson to OU.

and KSUTOMMY to 

[The Kaiser]

but I would think Chip Kelly would be the Irish's No. 1 target, the shine is kind of off Bob Stoops right now. I have no doubt however that IF Stoops left Norman, the Sooners would deal a death blow to KSU...Gary Patterson.

Thanks Fitz.

[Pett]

Stoops to Notre Dame, Gary Patterson to OU.

and KSUTOMMY to 

If the Sooners ever do get G-Patt it will be crazy how many past EMAW's that they have stolen away from us. We might have to switch our #1 rival from Texas to OU in that situation.

[TheCatsMeow]

ESPN insider has an article up right now about the same rumor.

[Oklahoma_Cat]

No way Bob ever leaves OU.  Not a chance.  He could murder a toddler at midfield get a standing ovation.  No job pressures, loads of money.  He's in Norman forever.

[Bhyaaaaa!]

http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2009/11/11/meyer-wont-be-able-to-avoid-irish-itch/

http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20081120/COLUMNISTS0306/811200343/Notre-Dame--Meyer-seem-like-perfect-fit

Get ready for a lot of this type of talk in the next couple weeks/months.

[CATastrophe]

I think we all should come to the realization that G-Patt will end up at a BCS school (more than likely in the Big 12) and it won't be us.  No way he patiently waits for his alma mater to come calling again especially since we fracked it up so bad last time. Colorado, Kansas and Okalahoma (if Stoops goes to ND) will all be available before Snyder decides to step down again.

[pissclams]

but I would think Chip Kelly would be the Irish's No. 1 target, the shine is kind of off Bob Stoops right now. I have no doubt however that IF Stoops left Norman, the Sooners would deal a death blow to KSU...Gary Patterson.

Thanks Fitz.

 

[Dirty Sanchez]

stoops to nd and ou goes after someone with ou ties.

























































mangino 

[michigancat]

I think Bob Stoops would be a pretty good hire for ND.

[Buddha_Cat]

Obvious perfect time for Prince to re-enter Irish discussions.

[fatty fat fat]

if weis leaves, can we raid their recruits?

[catsfan20052006]

If Stoops leaves OU, the hot name to replace him will be Houston's Kevin Sumlin. Also hearing that there's interest on both sides for Mike Leach to go to Louisville.

[Wildcat Dynasty]

OU hires Patterson and I will go SD on their entire athletic department.

And I shave that thing Capel has growing over his lip while I am down there.

[berford]

Obvious perfect time for Prince to re-enter Irish discussions.

"Now, let me just put that one to rest right now. I am not, nor have I ever been a candidate for the head coaching job at Notre Dame. I am officially removing my name from the hypothetical list of candidates. I have not been contacted by Notre Dame, nor do I expect to be contacted by Notre Dame. I am not a candidate for the head coaching job at Notre Dame."

- Ron Prince
  (Go Irish)

[catsfan20052006]

Some more interesting rumors:

UNLV - Cal offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig and Oklahoma DC and Associate HC Brent Venables

Colorado - The search has begin and the list includes Former Denver Broncos HC Mike Shanahan, Venables, current Minnesota Vikings RB coach and former Buff Eric Bienemy, USC assistant head coach of the offense and former Broncos assistant Jeremy Bates and KC Chiefs TE coach Jon Embree, Buffalo coach Turner Gill and former Ole Miss/Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville

[willie83]

Mangino has taken his name out of consideration for the Notre Dame job.

[RonLongshaft]

if GP were still possible at all when OBs steps down I have 300X's more confidence in JC & Prez than I did Weefer and Krause

[michigancat]

if GP were still possible at all when OBs steps down I have 300X's more confidence in JC & Prez than I did Weefer and Krause

I say we just let Snyder go while GP is available.

[WillieWannabe]

if GP were still possible at all when OBs steps down I have 300X's more confidence in JC & Prez than I did Weefer and Krause

I say we just let Snyder go while GP is available.

I'd be OK with that.

[wildcat79]

Stoops will follow Barry Switzer to the pros and win a super bowl.

[catzacker]

if GP were still possible at all when OBs steps down I have 300X's more confidence in JC & Prez than I did Weefer and Krause

I say we just let Snyder go while GP is available.

this.  the waters are calm, bill.  we are already running a 4-2-5.   

[catsfan20052006]

Two more major pieces of news today:

1. Add former UCLA head coach Karl Dorrell to the list of possible names at Colorado and
2. the Mike Leach to Louisville talk it really starting to heat up