Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis had some fighting (Irish?) words for Michigan during a session with fans before Notre Dame's Blue-Gold spring game April 19, reports The Detroit News.
Weis, captured on video that was posted on YouTube, said the Irish must make a “statement” during their season opener against San Diego State on Sept. 6. He then talked about the Wolverines, Notre Dame's opponent on Sept. 13 in Sound Bend, Ind.
“I've always been one never to make excuses,
” Weis told the crowd. “(I feel) you back your words by your performance on the field. I think that's the message our team is going to follow on September 6 with San Diego State. I think the first opportunity we'll have to make a statement is that day.
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“Then we'll listen to Michigan have all their excuses as they come running in, saying how they have a new coaching staff (under Rich Rodriguez) and those changes. To hell with Michigan.
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At that point, the Notre Dame faithful cheered.
Michigan has beaten Notre Dame the past two years.
