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During the next season, Davie presided over the first 0–3 start in Notre Dame history in 2001. The Irish won their next three games to even their record, but losses to Boston College, Tennessee and Stanford sealed Davie's fate as the Irish finished 5–6. Bob Davie in 2009. He was fired on December 2, one day after a 24–18 win over Purdue.
The team began ranked, but three losses to begin the season dropped the Irish from the rankings. Though the team came back and won five games, the 5–6 record was called the wrong direction by the administration, and Davie was fired. After some controversy during the hiring process, Tyrone Willingham was hired, ending Davie's era at Notre Dame.
Coach Davie. Bob Davie, who had been Holtz's defensive coordinator from 1994 to 1996, was promoted to head coach when Holtz retired. [213] Davie, who turned down a head coaching offer from Purdue to accept the Irish's head coaching position, [214] was a well-respected defensive mind who had also served as defensive coordinator at Tulane and ...
Bob Davie (American football) (born 1954), New Mexico Lobos football coach, former head coach of Notre Dame Bob Davie (ice hockey) (1912–1990), Canadian ice hockey player Bob Hutch Davie (born c. 1932), orchestra leader, pianist, and composer of popular music
The Irish were unable move the ball and lost 24–3, moving to 0–3 for the first time ever. [12] With Holiday back the next week, he led the Irish to their first victory of the season against the Pittsburgh Panthers, [ 13 ] and continued to roll with wins over West Virginia and USC to put the Irish back to a 3–3 record.
A week after the firing of Davie, George O'Leary, seven-year head coach of Georgia Tech, was hired by Notre Dame for the head coaching position. [3] Despite being a controversial choice criticized by some in the media, [4] and Notre Dame being criticized for making a premature decision, [5] O'Leary was happy to accept what was called his dream ...
3 13:36 Notre Dame Autry Denson 48-yard touchdown run, Cengia kick good 10 14 3 2:59 Navy Chris McCoy 2-yard touchdown run, Vanderhorst kick good 17 14 4 5:48 17 7:30 Notre Dame Autry Denson 5-yard touchdown run, Cengia kick good 17 21 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 17 21
The 1999 season began on a positive note for Davie, who, after signing 21 recruits, [2] was given a contract extension to coach until 2003. Though there were high hopes that the Irish could finally get another national championship, [3] there were also many questions facing the team, [4] top among those would be whether Jackson could lead a young Irish team. [5]