Q. Was there a great deal schematically ... a schematic difference in the system you put in and the system they were running prior to your arrival?

COACH Charlie Weis: They're not even close. There are very little similarities between them, the schemes that they were using and the schemes we're using. That doesn't mean our schemes are better than their schemes. I don't want to sit there and say something derogatory about the previous staff because I don't know what the thought process is. I just know what ours is. But their offensive and defensive schemes are not alike.
PantsB | Email | Homepage | 11.22.05 - 7:15 pm | #

what seniors still have eligibility left? who is coming back on the o-line? that will determine a national title run.
Chris A. | Email | Homepage | 11.22.05 - 9:18 pm | #

Chris - It's not yet determined what 5th year eligible players will and won't be back yet.

Players from the 2-deep depth chart that we know won't be back (eligiblity reasons) are Stovall, Shelton, RPN, LeVoir, Stevenson, Hoyte, Mays, and Beidstach. 5 starters and 3 subs. That's it.
Pat | Email | Homepage | 11.22.05 - 9:58 pm | #

Hey, let's digress a moment and give three cheers for ol' Notre Dame's mens soccer team. 2 - 0 over Indiana.

http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/jou...ts/ 13240548.htm
Soapbox | Email | Homepage | 11.23.05 - 7:30 am | #

Charlie's right, the Jersey Shore is awesome.
Ken | Email | Homepage | 11.23.05 - 8:59 am | #

Soapbox -- that's a great win over the two-time champs. On to the Sweet 16.
Jay | Email | Homepage | 11.23.05 - 9:30 am | #

I think the only 5th years next year will be Richardson, McKnight and anyone playiing an OL or DL position. I think that means Richardson, Morton, Frome, Leitko, McKnight, Mattes, Raridon and Bonelli.
Andy | Email | Homepage | 11.23.05 - 9:43 am | #

OK, my only gripe with Coach Weis is during his press conferences -- and maybe it's a problem with who's transcribing them -- but it really irritates me that he always says "I could care less" instead of "I couldn't care less". Grrr.
dvm | Email | Homepage | 11.23.05 - 11:10 am | #

My fellow Jerseyite, Fasano, still has a year....

and as one who is currently living at the Jersey shore, yes it is awesome.

KUDOS to the MSoccer team. ANYTIME we beat IU in ANYTHING is always sweet.
domer95 | Email | Homepage | 11.23.05 - 2:17 pm | #

I'd say Mattes looks like a guy that will come back.
Luis | Email | Homepage | 11.23.05 - 3:24 pm | #