College Football Update: Weis goes QB-by-Committee

Weis addressed the QB situation well in his press conference. Fluff or not it made sense. Weis explained that his plan was Jones through out the game with Sharpley coming in for 2 minute type offenses. He originally had no intention on playing Clausen. Jones showed quickly he was not ready - thus the need for Sharpley. Once the game was out of hand he looked at it as a good time to get Clausen's feet wet. Like I said - it may be fluff; but it at least made some sense

Jones just did not look good. Sharpley looked ok, I think he should start next week.

Sharpley probably will start next week. Jones had been working the hardest to earn the spot in practice - but he just choked. During practice Jones looked like a passing Tony Rice - when he gets some PT and the freshman / soph running corp get their hands you'll see the option back from the late 80's.

I was working my detail and saw Jones coming out the tunnel - he was toooo wound up. I think his nerves got the best of him. Sharpley has had the most experience and that will be needed in Happy Valley.

I did see some good in Clausen already when he looked down field, scrabbled, and kept looking deep - and instead of forcing it (ala Quinn) he tucked and ran out of bounds. He had some happy feet but he looked like he could get comfortable with some more experience. He needs to humble himself off the field (I am not going to go into detail - just trust me when I say there is more than a beer run that he needs to grow up from).

This just in: Charlie Weis inquires to Belicheck about the availability of Vinny Testaverde's great grandson to QB next week.

This is going to be a LONG season for Notre Dame.

Notre Dame's problem isn't necessarily quarterback...ok, maybe it is...the ability of their quarterbacks to run like hell because they have an absolutely horrendous offensive line.

It speaks volumes when Alan Pinkett (West Wood One Radio Announcer and staple member of the Gery Fouts Pinkett - Pinkett - Pass - Punt Offense) announces that the all star Irsih Player of The game as John Sullivan - ND Center - because the QB - Center exchanges were good

O-line stinks, QB needs to go to Clausen (let him get his licks in now so he can dominate jr & sr year + I liked Jones athleticism but if he turns it over he needs to sit) and pick 1 RB so that one guy can have some pride (#5 Allen looked the fastest, Aldridge still needs work, Thomas looked slow). When Jones and Allen were in shotgun together running draws and option they looked like they had potential but then came the turnovers. Clausen should get the nod against Penn St....is about the same looking passing the ball but has a quicker release that Sharpley against the blitz, won't force a throw, + the kid doesn't know how to lose! Defense played good at the start and ran out of gas from being on the field so much so maybe some promise there. O-line needs to learn how to block against the blitz or every team left will be killing them. All in all a horrible day to be an Irish fan. NO promise in the offense what so ever...how does the genious C.Weis let this happen with all the talent? By NOT being decisive on a starter at EVERY position.