Charlie Weis
Charlie Weis Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis says he plans to stay on the field for games in the fall.

After announcing last month that he would be taking over the offensive coordinator duties and calling plays for the Irish, Weis was said to be considering moving up to the press box during games in the upcoming season.

Weis began considering the move to the press box because of the success Notre Dame had in its 49-21 win over Hawaii in the Hawaii Bowl. Weis moved upstairs for that game because he was on crutches with two bad knees and was reminded how much easier it is to call a game with the overhead view.

Weis also said that his knee problems could force him to the press
box at times and that he could reconsider his decision at any time.

The upcoming season figures to be a key one for Wies. There was speculation after the regular season concluded that he would not be returning as coach head coach of the Fighting Irish even though he is under contract through the 2015 season.

Wies and his staff came under fire toward the end of last season as the Irish lost five of their last eight games. During those games, Notre Dame gave up double digit leads to North Carolina, Pittsburgh and Syracuse.

Weis has said that is team needs to play with more maturity. He also said it was time for some of the older players who are being pushed by younger players to step up and show they belong.