I have been a big fan of Notre Dame football for over 45 years and what I still do not understand is why so many coaches are hired. Then if they do not produce a National champship people start talking about them before the season is over as to who should replace them. When Charlie came to Notre Dame he did something that no other coach had done and that was at the end of the game have all the players go to the student section for the sining of the school songs. I heard many television new stories from bussiness that said that this year there has been an increase of people spending the weekend here for the game. When was the last time you could get tickets for the game. And you have to admit this season had a lot of good down to the wire games. Notre Dame now has the highest percentage points of kids graduating then any other university and Charlie has helped do that. Do not forget Charlie is not the only one out on that field. Its all the coaches and the football players too. Charlie needs to stay because he has recruited these kids and more that are coming . You do not make a great team in a few seasons. I would say that the defense is getting better the last few games but if they fire Charlie do not expect any National title because it will take a long time when you start over. The Florida State coach and Penn State coaches have been their for years and had some great years and some bad years but were never asked to leave. Why is it all about the money and taking the advice of some rick Notre Dame alumi who will not give the school money if they keep him. For those who make the decision remember you are a catholic school and do the right thing and keep Charlie at least until his contract is up. Charlie is a great coach and if you do not keep him some other great university will take him and watch they will win a National title.  Also remember that when you bring kids from all different schools and were coached diferently then ask a few coaches to have them play one way it takes a while. I frankly think getting the best is the worse idea. Because it is mostly the walk ons that want to play and do the great job. This team of football players never seemed to want a win bad enough to go after it.