Bob Stitt has Earned a New Contract

[PlayerRep]

In terms of record, note that the difference between this season and last season is that UM beat UNC in the second to last game of the season this year. Is this the "upward trend" that some of you are touting? Beating UNC this season. I think the Griz will beat the Cats, but what if they don't. And then likely no playoffs. So, if that occurred, this great "upward" trend would be beating UNC this year, and going 7-4, instead of losing to them and going 6-5. I am still supporting Stitt, but my god, in year 3, I would hope that fans want more improvement than beating UNC. That's why I believe the Cat game, and hopefully the playoffs, is a big deal.

Come on PR...you're baiting here! Especially to those that've played the game. They pass the "eye test" as far as the level of play overall. Their team attitude is fantastic, just look at their body language. yes, they beat UNC same week as last season. They also beat NAU, which they did not last year, defense seems to be playing better. they are 7-2 in games that "count" if you take out UW. All of those things support what I call an uptick. I agree that the cat game is important, and I think as many on here have said, Coach calling it the Super Bowl means they will be ready. I'm hoping for the boys to go 2-1 in the playoffs as well. I would say if that were to happen, 10-4 would be considered upward movement. Even 9-4 would be good imo.

An "uptick" is not a "sharp upward trend", and if the Griz were to lose to the Cats and not make the playoffs, that would not constitute even an upward trend. The Cat game is very important, and it is critically important to those played the game for the Griz. Why wasn't the team "ready" for the Cat game at home last season, in year 2 of the staff. No baiting at all. Just call em as I see em. I hope and believe the team will be the Cats, and hopefully make the playoffs, but losing to the Cats and missing the playoffs again, would not be an upward trend or uptick from anything, especially from Delaney's last 2 years, Pflu's semi final years, and the Hauck years. I believe in upticks and upward trends, and even good losses, but I don't believe in getting beaten by the Cats and missing the playoffs 2 years in a row--especially in year 3 of a new coaching staff.

 

[PlayerRep]

Personally I am all for extending him regardless of this weekend. 3 years if he wins this weekend and somewhat playoff success. I would give him 1-2 if he loses this week depending on how badly.

It is no secret that our team is trending in the right direction. All without our starting QB and now we're rolling with a freshman QB that was supposed to be the backup and he's looking poised to be the future and break some career records here.

I think changing coaches now would be devastating. No need for another rebuilding phase. We are finally reaping the rewards of the last one. The arrow on the Griz is very green and has no indication of slowing down unless we make drastic changes.

I'm starting to wonder if you ever played the game.

 

[Stop_HammerTime69]

Personally I am all for extending him regardless of this weekend. 3 years if he wins this weekend and somewhat playoff success. I would give him 1-2 if he loses this week depending on how badly.

It is no secret that our team is trending in the right direction. All without our starting QB and now we're rolling with a freshman QB that was supposed to be the backup and he's looking poised to be the future and break some career records here.

I think changing coaches now would be devastating. No need for another rebuilding phase. We are finally reaping the rewards of the last one. The arrow on the Griz is very green and has no indication of slowing down unless we make drastic changes.

I'm starting to wonder if you ever played the game.

Same could said about you

 

[Mavman]

Defense much better then last year (been very good since mid way point of season) +
offense tons of points and yards more consistent this year +
Team playing for each other and coaches ( not last year) +
Lots of youth playing big rolls +
Three great recruiting classes (on paper) +
Got a few paybacks this year +
Road record much improved +
Special teams much improved +
They may not be on a sharp upward trend like Bobcats but still going in right direction.
I won't talk about Trajectory I'll leave that to MSU.

 

[Buttegrizzle]

Yes! He has recruited very well. We are poised to make the playoffs and most importantly he has the locker room. The team appears unified this year (looking in from the outside) which was my concern in past seasons. I believe Coach Stitt deserves an extension and I’m glad to have this staff. I like the direction we are going.

In the alternative, does anyone think the program would be better served starting over, losing some commits and team stability, and then rebuilding for at least a couple more seasons under someone else?

 

[AZDoc]

In terms of record, note that the difference between this season and last season is that UM beat UNC in the second to last game of the season this year. Is this the "upward trend" that some of you are touting? Beating UNC this season. I think the Griz will beat the Cats, but what if they don't. And then likely no playoffs. So, if that occurred, this great "upward" trend would be beating UNC this year, and going 7-4, instead of losing to them and going 6-5. I am still supporting Stitt, but my god, in year 3, I would hope that fans want more improvement than beating UNC. That's why I believe the Cat game, and hopefully the playoffs, is a big deal.

Come on PR...you're baiting here! Especially to those that've played the game. They pass the "eye test" as far as the level of play overall. Their team attitude is fantastic, just look at their body language. yes, they beat UNC same week as last season. They also beat NAU, which they did not last year, defense seems to be playing better. they are 7-2 in games that "count" if you take out UW. All of those things support what I call an uptick. I agree that the cat game is important, and I think as many on here have said, Coach calling it the Super Bowl means they will be ready. I'm hoping for the boys to go 2-1 in the playoffs as well. I would say if that were to happen, 10-4 would be considered upward movement. Even 9-4 would be good imo.

An "uptick" is not a "sharp upward trend", and if the Griz were to lose to the Cats and not make the playoffs, that would not constitute even an upward trend. The Cat game is very important, and it is critically important to those played the game for the Griz. Why wasn't the team "ready" for the Cat game at home last season, in year 2 of the staff. No baiting at all. Just call em as I see em. I hope and believe the team will be the Cats, and hopefully make the playoffs, but losing to the Cats and missing the playoffs again, would not be an upward trend or uptick from anything, especially from Delaney's last 2 years, Pflu's semi final years, and the Hauck years. I believe in upticks and upward trends, and even good losses, but I don't believe in getting beaten by the Cats and missing the playoffs 2 years in a row--especially in year 3 of a new coaching staff.

Ahh...yep understand that. Must've missed that part when I read earlier. Sorry about that. I agree 100% with that. I still feel he deserves an extension based on the improved play/recruits/player relationships, but would be shorter and/or minimal loss for the university if he is fired. I think if they win Saturday, he should get 3 years.

 

[EverettGriz]

In terms of record, note that the difference between this season and last season is that UM beat UNC in the second to last game of the season this year. Is this the "upward trend" that some of you are touting? Beating UNC this season. I think the Griz will beat the Cats, but what if they don't. And then likely no playoffs. So, if that occurred, this great "upward" trend would be beating UNC this year, and going 7-4, instead of losing to them and going 6-5. I am still supporting Stitt, but my god, in year 3, I would hope that fans want more improvement than beating UNC. That's why I believe the Cat game, and hopefully the playoffs, is a big deal.

In terms of record, note that the difference between this season and the 1995 season is a loss to Washington.

 

[bgbigdog]

Don’t know if they beat state Ag & waste disposal this weekend, but I do know that this group hasn’t quit on their teammates & coaches. That’s the trend l see from this season to last & that meant the most to the success of this season.

Plenty of time to figure out if bringing Stitt back is the right thing, but right now it’s a distraction & not part of the team goals still in play. 8-3 & part of the conversation for the tournement would look pretty good vs. 2016.

 

[PlayerRep]

In terms of record, note that the difference between this season and last season is that UM beat UNC in the second to last game of the season this year. Is this the "upward trend" that some of you are touting? Beating UNC this season. I think the Griz will beat the Cats, but what if they don't. And then likely no playoffs. So, if that occurred, this great "upward" trend would be beating UNC this year, and going 7-4, instead of losing to them and going 6-5. I am still supporting Stitt, but my god, in year 3, I would hope that fans want more improvement than beating UNC. That's why I believe the Cat game, and hopefully the playoffs, is a big deal.

In terms of record, note that the difference between this season and the 1995 season is a loss to Washington.

No, it isn't. The Griz were 13-2 that season, with a national championship. Also, a loss to Wash. St.

So, are you predicting a national championship, conference championship, various all-Americans and all-conference players, a win over Boise St, and a no. 1 poll ranking, this year?

This is good example of why I don't think you have a clue about football or Griz football. Your post is just plain dumb.

 

[PlayerRep]

Personally I am all for extending him regardless of this weekend. 3 years if he wins this weekend and somewhat playoff success. I would give him 1-2 if he loses this week depending on how badly.

It is no secret that our team is trending in the right direction. All without our starting QB and now we're rolling with a freshman QB that was supposed to be the backup and he's looking poised to be the future and break some career records here.

I think changing coaches now would be devastating. No need for another rebuilding phase. We are finally reaping the rewards of the last one. The arrow on the Griz is very green and has no indication of slowing down unless we make drastic changes.

I'm starting to wonder if you ever played the game.

Same could said about you

Happy to put my football or other credentials up against yours. Let's hear your football pedigree.

 

[George Ferguson]

Yes! He has recruited very well. We are poised to make the playoffs and most importantly he has the locker room. The team appears unified this year (looking in from the outside) which was my concern in past seasons. I believe Coach Stitt deserves an extension and I’m glad to have this staff. I like the direction we are going.

In the alternative, does anyone think the program would be better served starting over, losing some commits and team stability, and then rebuilding for at least a couple more seasons under someone else?

Egriz logic for at least the first year under that scenario would be "See, Stitt drove it into the ground. He wrecked the program, so it will take time."

But time on Egriz is a relatively short term. By year two, that worm would start to turn and a lot of the same people who didn't like Stitt would start to not like the next guy either.

 

[EverettGriz]

In terms of record, note that the difference between this season and last season is that UM beat UNC in the second to last game of the season this year. Is this the "upward trend" that some of you are touting? Beating UNC this season. I think the Griz will beat the Cats, but what if they don't. And then likely no playoffs. So, if that occurred, this great "upward" trend would be beating UNC this year, and going 7-4, instead of losing to them and going 6-5. I am still supporting Stitt, but my god, in year 3, I would hope that fans want more improvement than beating UNC. That's why I believe the Cat game, and hopefully the playoffs, is a big deal.

In terms of record, note that the difference between this season and the 1995 season is a loss to Washington.

No, it isn't. The Griz were 13-2 that season, with a national championship. Also, a loss to Wash. St.

So, are you predicting a national championship, conference championship, various all-Americans and all-conference players, a win over Boise St, and a no. 1 poll ranking, this year?

This is good example of why I don't think you have a clue about football or Griz football. Your post is just plain dumb.

No, my post was as accurate as yours. The fact that you're too stubborn to admit it doesn't make it any less so.

 

[PlayerRep]

In terms of record, note that the difference between this season and last season is that UM beat UNC in the second to last game of the season this year. Is this the "upward trend" that some of you are touting? Beating UNC this season. I think the Griz will beat the Cats, but what if they don't. And then likely no playoffs. So, if that occurred, this great "upward" trend would be beating UNC this year, and going 7-4, instead of losing to them and going 6-5. I am still supporting Stitt, but my god, in year 3, I would hope that fans want more improvement than beating UNC. That's why I believe the Cat game, and hopefully the playoffs, is a big deal.

In terms of record, note that the difference between this season and the 1995 season is a loss to Washington.

No, it isn't. The Griz were 13-2 that season, with a national championship. Also, a loss to Wash. St.

So, are you predicting a national championship, conference championship, various all-Americans and all-conference players, a win over Boise St, and a no. 1 poll ranking, this year?

This is good example of why I don't think you have a clue about football or Griz football. Your post is just plain dumb.

No, my post was as accurate as yours. The fact that you're too stubborn to admit it doesn't make it any less so.

Nope. Your post was not accurate at all, and just plain dumb. The fact that you would defend it is another example of your football ignorance. Let's see how many other posters support you on comparing the '95 season to this season.

 

[PlayerRep]

Yes! He has recruited very well. We are poised to make the playoffs and most importantly he has the locker room. The team appears unified this year (looking in from the outside) which was my concern in past seasons. I believe Coach Stitt deserves an extension and I’m glad to have this staff. I like the direction we are going.

In the alternative, does anyone think the program would be better served starting over, losing some commits and team stability, and then rebuilding for at least a couple more seasons under someone else?

Egriz logic for at least the first year under that scenario would be "See, Stitt drove it into the ground. He wrecked the program, so it will take time."

But time on Egriz is a relatively short term. By year two, that worm would start to turn and a lot of the same people who didn't like Stitt would start to not like the next guy either.

Again, I support Stitt/Semore, especially if they beat the Cats and make the playoffs. However, I think it has taken too long to get the program up towards the top. I truly believe that it shouldn't have taken this long, and it still isn't there. UM isn't even in the top 25 going into the last game of the season. Jeez, Delaney's last 2 teams were nos. 12 and 8 in the final polls. Why are the Griz not even in the top 25 at this point of the 3d season? I can argue both sides of this debate. A win next weekend completely tips the balance, tho, at least for me.

 

[EverettGriz]

Not even you could be this stupid. At no point did I compare the seasons at the end. I compared them -- just as you did -- by records AT THIS POINT IN THE SEASONS. My post was meant to be ridiculous to highlight how ridiculously meaningless your post was. I trust most on egriz are intelligent enough to understand that.

 

[Griz Man]

Yes! He has recruited very well. We are poised to make the playoffs and most importantly he has the locker room. The team appears unified this year (looking in from the outside) which was my concern in past seasons. I believe Coach Stitt deserves an extension and I’m glad to have this staff. I like the direction we are going.

In the alternative, does anyone think the program would be better served starting over, losing some commits and team stability, and then rebuilding for at least a couple more seasons under someone else?

This.

 

[Spanky]

When Stitt arrived in Missoula 3 years ago,he did a selling job on Haslam and got the job. I don’t think he was qualified then, however, Haslam’s On The Job Training Program is beginning to pay dividends. His coaching has improved as we are seeing improvements with defense and special teams. He even made changes with his Mystery Offense so the players are able to gain understanding. This likely resulted from Haslam’s direct influence.
The bottom line is the team has improved, Stitt is the head coach, thus, he deserves the credit.

 

[Eriul]

Personally I am all for extending him regardless of this weekend. 3 years if he wins this weekend and somewhat playoff success. I would give him 1-2 if he loses this week depending on how badly.

It is no secret that our team is trending in the right direction. All without our starting QB and now we're rolling with a freshman QB that was supposed to be the backup and he's looking poised to be the future and break some career records here.

I think changing coaches now would be devastating. No need for another rebuilding phase. We are finally reaping the rewards of the last one. The arrow on the Griz is very green and has no indication of slowing down unless we make drastic changes.

I'm starting to wonder if you ever played the game.

I can’t tell if you’re joking or not... I sincerely hope you are

 

[sdk.catfish]

So many "settlers" on e-griz anymore you could start a wagon train in St. Louis. I imagine they would just high-tail it home however if the wagon train master was replaced, predicting doom and gloom for the next decade. Kudos to PR though for making good sense from page 1 on why the AD would be crazy to get out the pen this week to his page 6 analysis of "trending". You all do realize (don't you?) that at this point Stitt probably has zero other job offers so there isn't any real point in getting too excited about this anytime soon. He will have other offers if he has championship seasons but that might put a wrench into the kind of stability that some of you seek. 8-3, 7-4, 6-5 for ten years, now that's stability.

 

[Spanky]

Eriul, if we hired Bobby Hauck, do you think that would be debating?