should he stay or should he go?

This is the question that has been debated between myself and a few colleagues at work who are actual Notre Dame alumni, unlike myself. My status, however, makes me no less disgusted with the defense (or more appropriately, lack of) that the Irish have been showcasing lately.

And now one of the worst scenarios was set in motion yesterday with the Irish loss to the #1 defensive ranked team of Pitt. It would have been easier if they just got their asses kicked a la Navy style, but no, they actually had to play respectable defense in the first half. But true to form, we seemed to have forgotten how to tackle a guy that runs right up the middle in the second half. What's Claussen supposed to do? Admittedly, though, not his best game either with that interception.

So the best scenario might have been a complete waxing by Pitt, which didn't fully happen. This might have promoted the kind of situation where Charlie would be sent packing at season's end. But now, if the Irish win out the rest of the season and it is perceived that this week's debacle was an improvement over last week's, then how can they afford to buy him out? Honestly, how are they going to afford that anyway? Bags, better get ready for some serious alumni contribution solicitations.

Thoughts?