Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Detroit News: Article from Angelique Chengelis

Weis: Comment made in homage to Bo

Angelique S. Chengelis / The Detroit News

Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis said his "to hell with Michigan" comment made earlier this spring to Notre Dame boosters was actually a tip of the cap to the late, legendary Michigan coach, Bo Schembechler.

Weis participated in a teleconference with the media Tuesday and said he was grateful for the opportunity to make clear his intentions with that comment.

"Anyone who is a Michigan fan should know and understand that that comment pays respect to Bo and his mentality when playing an opponent," Weis said. "As a matter of fact, (Bo's son) Shemy Schembechler and I had a big chuckle over this, this summer during training camp.

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