Irish coaches and players meet with the media on Monday, Aug. 8.

Aug. 8, 2005

The University of Notre Dame football team played host to its 2005 media day on Monday, Aug. 8, 2005. The Irish met with the media for close to two hours in the new Guglielmino Athletics Complex. Coach Weis started the activity with a press conference at 11 a.m., followed by assistant coaches at 11:30 a.m. and the players from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m.

Photos by Matt Willett and Br. Charles McBride, C.S.C.

Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis takes the podium at his first official media day as the leader of the Irish program. Coach Weis' press conference was broadcast live on satellite, the audio was broadcast live on www.und.com and a full transcript of his remarks is also available clicking here. There is never a shortage of cameras around at a Notre Dame football press conference, but there was a special buzz in the air for Charlie Weis' first official day of fall camp.

The press conference took place in the Guglielmino Athletics Complex brand new 115-seat auditorium. The new facility allows Coach Weis' Sunday and Tuesday press conferences to be held in the same facility as his program's new office, locker room and training area. The media was able to ask Coach Weis questions for approximately 35 minutes. The Irish assistant coaches followed, with the players ending the media day activities. The entranceway to the Guglielmino Athletics Complex was utilized for assistant coach interviews and player interviews.

Quarterbacks coach Peter Vaas talks with Blue and Gold Illustrated's Tim Prister (left) and WHME's Chuck Freeby (right). Assistant head coach and defensive back coach Bill Lewis talks with several reporters. Assistant coach Rob Ianello plays a key role on the staff - coordinating the Irish recruiting effort in addition to coaching the wide receiver corps.

John Latina looks forward to working with a veteran offensive line in 2005. The Chicago Tribune's Avani Patel has a relaxing conversation with sophomore Darius Walker. Corey Mays, who represents the linebackers on the team Leadership Committee, talks with reporters.

Junior Ryan Harris has been a starter for the Irish since midway through his rookie season in 2003. Coach Weis makes a point to the crowd during his teleconference on Monday.