Can anyone actually show that Bob Stitt is on the hot seat this season?

[The_Real_Chief]

Fake News, its all Fake News

 

[ari gold]

I dont understand why you're ridiculing him for making changes..taking blame..and firing a guy he brought in when you yourself thinks hes under-performing? Whats he supposed to do? Do nothing, say nothing, change nothing?

Reading comprehension. A well-known and voluble fan made it well-known here that the staff was just one big happy family at the end of last season, and every single one looking forward to going ahead "together."

A week later, that illusion too was shattered by the firing of Nolan Swett.

Just because he was fired doesn't mean there was animosity between Swett and the other coaches. Stitt helped Nolan find his next job. He said it himself, he just was not getting the job done and needed to find a better fit. That doesn't translate to the other coaches not liking him.

Careful.

Not trying to throw salt in the wound here. But unless someone knows for absolute fact (and someone here might) it is all speculation. As is about 99% of stuff floating around this board.

 

[UMGriz75]

Just because he was fired doesn't mean there was animosity between Swett and the other coaches.

Nobody said there was. I specifically said, the "players couldn't stand him."

"Players" does not mean "other coaches."

 

[ari gold]

Just because he was fired doesn't mean there was animosity between Swett and the other coaches.

Nobody said there was. I specifically said, the "players couldn't stand him."

"Players" does not mean "other coaches."

Was just responding to the "staff was just one big happy family at the end of last season" comment that seemed to be nullified by the fact he was fired, which I don't think was the case.

 

[CV Griz Fan]

Reading comprehension. A well-known and voluble fan made it well-known here that the staff was just one big happy family at the end of last season, and every single one looking forward to going ahead "together."

A week later, that illusion too was shattered by the firing of Nolan Swett.

Just because he was fired doesn't mean there was animosity between Swett and the other coaches. Stitt helped Nolan find his next job. He said it himself, he just was not getting the job done and needed to find a better fit. That doesn't translate to the other coaches not liking him.

Careful.

Not trying to throw salt in the wound here. But unless someone knows for absolute fact (and someone here might) it is all speculation. As is about 99% of stuff floating around this board.

You are correct to a degree. The only thing the fans know at this point is that Stitt's contract WASN'T extended last season when it was rumored to be coming....The fact that his contract extension was put on hold does lead one to believe that there must be some hesitation....

 

[BadlandsGrizFan]

I for one will reserve my judgment until after the season is over. I am curious to see how the team will respond now that some of the locker room cancers (mainly one guy) have graduated out of the program. Eliminating people like that can change the mindset and culture of a team. I for one am hoping Stitt succeeds.

I have never wanted a coach to succeed more then I do Stitt this year.
I want him to be successful for the kids playing for the Griz.( new coach means some transfers)
I also would like this staff and players to stay and grow (meaning younger staff members)
7 wins is more then fair and if this staff can not reach that benchmark in year three then it is fair to look for someone new.

I think this is fair. I think for me I 've also never wanted a team to do well like I have this years because of timing. I think it would be so hard for this program to have to go through another roster and system change right now.

 

[Stop_HammerTime69]

I know some of you are calling me an idiot, but here's the thing. Message boards are often wrong, very wrong, and tend to turn into echo chambers where rumors, inferences, and assumptions are treated like fact because theyve been repeated so many times.

I was just wondering if there's anyone else outside the eGriz community who has also come out and said that Stitt is on the hot seat.

 

[Spanky]

If Stitt isn't on the hot seat, Haslam should be.

 

[Griz90]

I know some of you are calling me an idiot, but here's the thing. Message boards are often wrong, very wrong, and tend to turn into echo chambers where rumors, inferences, and assumptions are treated like fact because theyve been repeated so many times.

I was just wondering if there's anyone else outside the eGriz community who has also come out and said that Stitt is on the hot seat.

The threshold is 7-4. Stitt knows it. Not a rumor, not an inference, not an assumption.

 

[Ursa Major]

I know some of you are calling me an idiot, but here's the thing. Message boards are often wrong, very wrong, and tend to turn into echo chambers where rumors, inferences, and assumptions are treated like fact because theyve been repeated so many times.

I was just wondering if there's anyone else outside the eGriz community who has also come out and said that Stitt is on the hot seat.

The threshold is 7-4. Stitt knows it. Not a rumor, not an inference, not an assumption.

As evidenced by what, 90? Not trying to start a pissing match but does anyone have tangible proof? Did they witness a conversation or see this in a news story or from an official release by Kent, UM or Coach Stitt?

 

[AZGrizFan]

Just because he was fired doesn't mean there was animosity between Swett and the other coaches. Stitt helped Nolan find his next job. He said it himself, he just was not getting the job done and needed to find a better fit. That doesn't translate to the other coaches not liking him.

Careful.

Not trying to throw salt in the wound here. But unless someone knows for absolute fact (and someone here might) it is all speculation. As is about 99% of stuff floating around this board.

You are correct to a degree. The only thing the fans know at this point is that Stitt's contract WASN'T extended last season when it was rumored to be coming....The fact that his contract extension was put on hold does lead one to believe that there must be some hesitation....

How does a coach recruit as a lame duck? :| :| :|

 

[ordigger]

I know some of you are calling me an idiot, but here's the thing. Message boards are often wrong, very wrong, and tend to turn into echo chambers where rumors, inferences, and assumptions are treated like fact because theyve been repeated so many times.

I was just wondering if there's anyone else outside the eGriz community who has also come out and said that Stitt is on the hot seat.

The threshold is 7-4. Stitt knows it. Not a rumor, not an inference, not an assumption.

You keep saying it, but you have no proof. He can go 6-5, and as long as the team is improving at end of year he will be back. See how I can say it, but have no proof.

It's all for moot anyway, this team is going to go 9-2, and win 1 or 2 games in the playoffs, and Stitt will be our coach for the next ten years.

 

[Stop_HammerTime69]

I know some of you are calling me an idiot, but here's the thing. Message boards are often wrong, very wrong, and tend to turn into echo chambers where rumors, inferences, and assumptions are treated like fact because theyve been repeated so many times.

I was just wondering if there's anyone else outside the eGriz community who has also come out and said that Stitt is on the hot seat.

The threshold is 7-4. Stitt knows it. Not a rumor, not an inference, not an assumption.

You keep saying it, but you have no proof. He can go 6-5, and as long as the team is improving at end of year he will be back. See how I can say it, but have no proof.

It's all for moot anyway, this team is going to go 9-2, and win 1 or 2 games in the playoffs, and Stitt will be our coach for the next ten years.

I like your optimism man. So when you say 9-2, do you mean, we lose to Portland State and Northern Colorado, but we'll beat Washington, North Dakota, EWU, and the cats?

 

[tnt]

Is there a College or pro coach ANYWHERE not on the hot seat or can't become a goat overnight?

 

[AZGrizFan]

I know some of you are calling me an idiot, but here's the thing. Message boards are often wrong, very wrong, and tend to turn into echo chambers where rumors, inferences, and assumptions are treated like fact because theyve been repeated so many times.

I was just wondering if there's anyone else outside the eGriz community who has also come out and said that Stitt is on the hot seat.

The threshold is 7-4. Stitt knows it. Not a rumor, not an inference, not an assumption.

You keep saying it, but you have no proof. He can go 6-5, and as long as the team is improving at end of year he will be back. See how I can say it, but have no proof.

It's all for moot anyway, this team is going to go 9-2, and win 1 or 2 games in the playoffs, and Stitt will be our coach for the next ten years.

I could tell you who I've talked with (a person VERY in the know), but I won't. Let's just say 6-5 ain't gonna cut it.

 

[AZDoc]

I know some of you are calling me an idiot, but here's the thing. Message boards are often wrong, very wrong, and tend to turn into echo chambers where rumors, inferences, and assumptions are treated like fact because theyve been repeated so many times.

I was just wondering if there's anyone else outside the eGriz community who has also come out and said that Stitt is on the hot seat.

The threshold is 7-4. Stitt knows it. Not a rumor, not an inference, not an assumption.

You keep saying it, but you have no proof. He can go 6-5, and as long as the team is improving at end of year he will be back. See how I can say it, but have no proof.

It's all for moot anyway, this team is going to go 9-2, and win 1 or 2 games in the playoffs, and Stitt will be our coach for the next ten years.

I could tell you who I've talked with (a person VERY in the know), but I won't. Let's just say 6-5 ain't gonna cut it.

As is shouldn't, although I think 4 years is a number more accurate when taking over and overhauling a program. I just think it sucks, that no matter your thought on the coach, some people on here hope he fails just to say "I told you so". I'd think that true fans want him to succeed as a coach, as that means our beloved Griz are winning a lot of games. No matter what program across the country, the "job" of the fans are to question coaching decisions, player's ability and decision making, the 3 plays that won or lost the game for the team, and to hate the rival team. I guess it irritates the crap out of me when I get on here and there are 14 threads about Stitt on the hot seat, Bobby coming back, who's better, and such. The season start soon...the Griz will be 2-1 to start the season...and then we can have a lot of fun doing the above mentioned fan "jobs".

And not saying your post meant anything...hahaha...just was the one I quoted to get my first point across!

 

[jodcon]

Careful.

Not trying to throw salt in the wound here. But unless someone knows for absolute fact (and someone here might) it is all speculation. As is about 99% of stuff floating around this board.

You are correct to a degree. The only thing the fans know at this point is that Stitt's contract WASN'T extended last season when it was rumored to be coming....The fact that his contract extension was put on hold does lead one to believe that there must be some hesitation....

How does a coach recruit as a lame duck? :| :| :|

I don't think he's considered a lame duck anywhere but eGriz, because we're so much smarter than everyone else.

Actually to the casual observer a coach with a winning record looks ok, so probably not causing much angst out there.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Not trying to throw salt in the wound here. But unless someone knows for absolute fact (and someone here might) it is all speculation. As is about 99% of stuff floating around this board.

You are correct to a degree. The only thing the fans know at this point is that Stitt's contract WASN'T extended last season when it was rumored to be coming....The fact that his contract extension was put on hold does lead one to believe that there must be some hesitation....

How does a coach recruit as a lame duck? :| :| :|

I don't think he's considered a lame duck anywhere but eGriz, because we're so much smarter than everyone else.

Actually to the casual observer a coach with a winning record looks ok, so probably not causing much angst out there.

If he's a coach coaching in the last year of a 3-year contract without guarantee of returning he is, by definition, a lame duck coach. As a recruit (or a recruit's parents) that would certainly impact my decision.

 

[jodcon]

You are correct to a degree. The only thing the fans know at this point is that Stitt's contract WASN'T extended last season when it was rumored to be coming....The fact that his contract extension was put on hold does lead one to believe that there must be some hesitation....

How does a coach recruit as a lame duck? :| :| :|

I don't think he's considered a lame duck anywhere but eGriz, because we're so much smarter than everyone else.

Actually to the casual observer a coach with a winning record looks ok, so probably not causing much angst out there.

If he's a coach coaching in the last year of a 3-year contract without guarantee of returning he is, by definition, a lame duck coach. As a recruit (or a recruit's parents) that would certainly impact my decision.

I get what you're saying, I just don't know if that's the perception out there in general.

 

[AZGrizFan]

How does a coach recruit as a lame duck? :| :| :|

I don't think he's considered a lame duck anywhere but eGriz, because we're so much smarter than everyone else.

Actually to the casual observer a coach with a winning record looks ok, so probably not causing much angst out there.

If he's a coach coaching in the last year of a 3-year contract without guarantee of returning he is, by definition, a lame duck coach. As a recruit (or a recruit's parents) that would certainly impact my decision.

I get what you're saying, I just don't know if that's the perception out there in general.

Well it's the reason most universities don't allow coaches to GET to the last year of their contract...and it's something the other schools would certainly use against him/the U.