daGrizJ said:First, I don't think there are many coaches that could have taken the crap the Griz have been through in the last few years and turned us onto a contender in 1 or 2 years. That's just beyond expectations, IMO. Am I sure Stitt is the answer? No, after last year, not yet. But...considering the high quality of players that have committed to this program, coaches, and "system" since the change I feel the corner has been turned.
Second, I think the idea that this O needs a superior QB to be successful is incorrect. What it needs is a balanced offense, with a smart athletic QB, and a solid D. Three things that have been lacking, but I feel are being built upon. There were several years at CSM where they had a 1000, or close, yrd RB to support the QB. Yes, a running game. Imagine that. The QB does needs to be able to read defenses and adjust at the line. That's what separates this spread O from most of the others. The QB has to think. Stitt's O gives the QB a good deal of power in that respect. Brady, when he wasn't scared, beat the 4 time FCS champions with this scheme. When he was scared, he checked down to 50 bubble screens. With the quality of WRs on this team, a QB who can move, even just a little, to allow them time, will be a nice asset. All of this needs a strong OL, which isn't unusual in elite teams.
Third, we still have a ways to go to achieve this,folks. I support giving it some time.
He does have some time. He has an entire season. His players...his coaches...his system.
Excuses are expired. Coaching transition is over. Player turnover is over. Coaching adjustments are complete. It's time to win. He knows it.