BREAKING - Bobby Hauck expected to resign as UM head football coach Wednesday

[GallatinGriz03]

You guys crashed the site LOL. Our new web people just started. I alerted them I was breaking this. They are working on it ASAP!

Congrats Colter on breaking the biggest story in Montana sports for 2026!

 

[tgreseth]

for some insight into what kind of coach BK is and the contrast in personality and style, check out Sammy and Keenan’s interview with Michael Wortham.

Receivers all but seemed impressed by Kennedy

 

[Counter Assault]

Kennedy might need a restraining order. Of course Hoops will claim he knew this was coming and he had Kennedy to the cabin for dinner

Totally. Lol

 

[Stop_HammerTime69]

Off into the great unknown! Thanks Bobby for the years and redevelopment but it was time! There’s excitement about the Grizzlies in Missoula again!

 

[MTbest]

That's my big concern--I hope Coach Hauck's health is good--that he's not retiring due to some illness that we are all unaware of !!!

Don't forget mental health, I'm sure Bobby as many other coaches experience a whole lot of stress, from the total experience, (job, family, financial,...etc) over time. That can also exacerbate many existing physical health and mental health conditions as well. A time of transition for Bobby and Griz world to be sure. I would not be surprised if Bobby pops up some other place, lots of experience and talent he lent to UM! Best to Bobby!!

 

[BozAngelesGriz]

Well he pretty much stated that in his presser...said it wasn't fun to come into the office anymore...

Hasn’t seemed like he enjoyed coaching the last couple of seasons. Hauck could have retired in 2023 and gone out (nearly) on top

 

[Fahque]

Well, if there is an upside to this shitshow, its that anyone who was bitching about Bobby Hauck won't have to change the 'Bobby' part. The bitchin' starts anew. My fear is this house of cards will collapse right before our eyes. Mass exodus of players and coaches? Whats the next shoe to fall? I hope the new 'Bobby' isn't a PC/DEI hire. Position coach to Head Coach. Sounds like Delaney 2.0.

I was going to say we'll still be seeing Bobby ball

 

[Stop_HammerTime69]

Is this a joke? Why is this happening today?

Probably because there’s not really any transfer spots open at other schools, so the window is kind of made meaningless.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

Probably because there’s not really any transfer spots open at other schools, so the window is kind of made meaningless.

If a school still has needs, they will find space.

 

[BrownBear9501]

Hasn’t seemed like he enjoyed coaching the last couple of seasons. Hauck could have retired in 2023 and gone out (nearly) on top

I think Bobby knows that with the guys who transferred out as well as graduated this year compared to what is coming in, that the roster isn’t good enough to win a championship. If he really thought the Griz were currently at that level he wouldn’t be retiring. Sadly, I think this coming year is looking a lot like 2024 was. I hope I’m wrong.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

I think Bobby knows that with the guys who transferred out as well as graduated this year compared to what is coming in, that the roster isn’t good enough to win a championship. If he really thought the Griz were currently at that level he wouldn’t be retiring. Sadly, I think this coming year is looking a lot like 2024 was. I hope I’m wrong.

I don't believe that was behind his thinking at all.

 

[Copper&Gold Griz]

Well, if there is an upside to this shitshow, its that anyone who was bitching about Bobby Hauck won't have to change the 'Bobby' part. The bitchin' starts anew. My fear is this house of cards will collapse right before our eyes. Mass exodus of players and coaches? Whats the next shoe to fall? I hope the new 'Bobby' isn't a PC/DEI hire. Position coach to Head Coach. Sounds like Delaney 2.0.

Jesus, where's your optimism? Give Kennedy a chance at least, he does have a pretty extensive background in coaching & might actually know what he is doing.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Jesus, where's your optimism? Give Kennedy a chance at least, he does have a pretty extensive background in coaching & might actually know what he is doing.

Not possible. He's never been a head coach.

Oh, wait. Vigen was never a head coach.

 

[Ursus1]

I am glad Bobby went out on his own terms. It was time, both for the program and him personally. Always will respect and thank him for his efforts and his true love for the Griz.

 

[HookedonGriz]

Well he pretty much stated that in his presser...said it wasn't fun to come into the office anymore...

So I was right! Ha I made that statement prior to presser but it makes total sense to me

 

[RobGriz]

You're not one of those guys Rob....

No shit?

 

[RobGriz]

Well, if there is an upside to this shitshow, it’s that anyone who was bitching about Bobby Hauck won't have to change the 'Bobby' part. The bitchin' starts anew. My fear is this house of cards will collapse right before our eyes. Mass exodus of players and coaches? Whats the next shoe to fall? I hope the new 'Bobby' isn't a PC/DEI hire. Position coach to Head Coach. Sounds like Delaney 2.0.

Very much so.

 

[GrizPony]

Congrats Colter on breaking the biggest story in Montana sports for 2026!

Well I posted before he did...lol

 

[Dillon]

Great Career Bobby - Thanks for all your hard work - Enjoy Retirement!

 

[5280Griz]

Congrats Colter on breaking the biggest story in Montana sports for 2026!

Wrong the biggest story in Montana sports for 2026 will be the Griz win the semifinals and are headed to Nashville in December 2026.