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The 2007 college football season was a forgettable one for head coach Charlie Weis and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Notre Dame ranked 117th out of 119 Division 1 college football teams in total points averaging a mere 16.4 points per game. The offensive line was very poor in pass protection and in the run game last season. The O line was last from college football giving up 58 sacks and their run game ranked 115th in the nation averaging only 75 yards per game. Sophomore quarterback Jimmy Clausen returns under center for the Irish and will not have to compete for a starters role like last season. Clausen was not impressive in his spring game going a mere 10 of 27 through the air and he threw a pick 6 deep in his own end zone. Head coach Charlie Weis will not call plays this season for the Fighting Irish as Notre Dame’s top man has made a commitment to spread his time to all areas of his team. Weis was criticized for focusing too much on his quarterback and play calling and losing sight on all other areas of his football team. Several Irish linemen reported to spring practice with more bulk.