Coach Stitt Podcast - Skyline Sports

[mtgrizrule]

Wow, I see things have not changed much here during my break from here. People arguing, assuming things, being smart asses, etc. Anyway, just listened to the interview. Love Stitt's confidence in Brady and team unity. I like Stitt admitted, overall they were not a very disciplined team last season.

As for Stitt and Gregorak, I see it is pointless to voice much of an opinion one way or the other on this. God forbid we not agree or see things differently than one another. I will say, it was best they parted ways. It is common for a new head coach to weed out most of the staff from the previous coach. Even more important to part ways when there is such diversity in coaching philosophies. Stitt is more aggressive than many coaches. Strictly my opinion here, and not from anything any coach told me. Gregorak's schemes were a little too passive too often for Stitt's liking.

I feel many defensive coordinators would have some problems, growing pains, and differences with a coach and philosophy as unique as Stitt has. Hell, many egrizzers/fans had difficulty adjusting to Stitt's style. Gregorak's history is with coaches who are more conventional and conservative. Stitt and Gregorak were not a great fit together. Gregorak moved to a situation that was a great fit for him. Stitt now gets a DC who knows what to expect from Stitt and can be on the same page with him. In addition, we seem to forget that Gregorak's wife is employed at MSU too. DAMN, I guess a husband and wife wanting to be together as a family is not very important (being a smart ass there)

I fully expect the coaching and play on each side of the ball to be much more aggressive this season. For the GRIZ fans who are not use to an aggressive approach, get used to it!!!! I cannot wait for this season and do wish Gregorak the best as well. I feel his departure was, is, and will be best for each party and each program.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

There was nothing slanderous stated by anyone. And if you want to live by what is stated by the media, you sir are the sheep being misled by the wolf. Just because someone does not want to expand on the source of info does not mean it is non credible. You can keep being a sheep, and if you want to continue defending Daum for quitting and TG for being a decisive factor in the locker room that is your choice.

There you go again, a lie, because you can never tell the truth. I did not "defend" Daum for quitting. I simply told what had happened -- that it was, in fact, related to football, while you were running around the Internet fabricating all sorts of "problems" implying personal issues just too profound to describe -- "IT WAS NOT FOOTBALL" -- and which Daum himself had to finally put to rest and which Stitt, unfortunately, had to confirm and expound upon in detail just to make sure the whole world had a negative opinion of Daum. Nice bunch. But, note, the "actual sources" that proved you were the fabricating source of disinformation were both the Player and the Coach. How much can you fabricate after that? Imaginary friends, too?

Your fabrications were clear then. Regarding Gregorak, I was not in the "locker room." Neither were you, a circumstance you cannot seem to comprehend. However, I did cite to a number of public comments by supportive players that they willfully and sincerely made public. You didn't and you can't cite to a single negative report except to fabricate whatever you need to do from anonymous sources that don't exist because you just don't like Gregorak and so attributing that to anonymous sources, like with Daum, is what you do. Right, big man?

That's you in a "nutshell."

ok, I will say it. This incorrect information I received about Daum was straight from a person related to him. It turned out that was not reliable information and Daum is just a quitter. I was gave him the benefit of the doubt with the contradicting info and it turned out to be untrue. Also, I have no personal dislike for TG.

 

[horribilisfan8184]

News flash. The coaches and players know who the blabber mouth "insiders" are posting on egriz. Think they would ever give an honest answer that could come back on them to these loose lips? Ha ha ha ha. They wouldn't trust you "insiders" with their dog's rabies ID.

You have no clue what coaches and players know and think. You are another one of the big liar-posters on egriz.

Interesting, you think I was speaking of you.

 

[SeattleBobcat]

People say Ty played favorites towards upperclassmen, especially linebackers.
- Stitt comes out and says he wishes certain players had played more last year on defense.

I'd play favorites if I had your linebackers too, your last years seniors were a really good group.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Even more important to part ways when there is such diversity in coaching philosophies. Stitt is more aggressive than many coaches. Gregorak's schemes were a little too passive too often for Stitt's liking. I feel many defensive coordinators would have some problems, growing pains, and differences with a coach and philosophy as unique as Stitt has. Gregorak's history is with coaches who are more conventional and conservative. Stitt and Gregorak were not a great fit together. Gregorak moved to a situation that was a great fit for him. Stitt now gets a DC who knows what to expect from Stitt and can be on the same page with him.

This is ALL it needs to be. I don't give two shits about all the rest of the drama. Looking forward to the D Semore puts on the field this year. :clap: :clap: :clap:

 

[BadlandsGrizFan]

Just thought I'd chime in here, I have no insider information but at this point it is fairly obvious to me that there were some things going on behind the scenes that served to cause tension between staff members and therefor between team members. Stitt obviously wants everyone on the same page and wants everyone to buy into his way of doing things. If you don't buy in totally then you are out, whether you have a wealth of experience in the Big Sky as a coach or broke records as a player.

If Ty openly criticized the head coach in the locker room and complained that they didn't convert fourth downs, whether he is right or not, only serves to drive a wedge between those loyal to him and those loyal to Stitt. As a symbolic gesture to openly and publicly complain or criticize the head coach is inappropriate. Those things should be said behind closed doors man to man. But who am I to say they weren't.

As cryptic as Stitt was in the interview one could easily read into it and perceive that he took jabs at Ty. I however look at it as him laying out his vision. He wants a guy who is with him and supports him even when he doesn't get a fourth down conversion. He wants a guy that understands and buys into his philosophy of top to bottom team unity.

I think his relationship with Ty was strained from the get go because Ty wanted the head coaching position all along and was pissed that he got passed over. This is evidenced by him going to our rival. Although I give Ty a ton of credit for sticking out the season, continuing to recruit till the very end and at least publicly being professional.

Are the jabs by Stitt real? Again I just think he is contrasting and comparing what he wants in his staff and players philosophically and perhaps his comment about "complaining when we don't convert on fourth" is in general and not specific to any one person. Who knows?

This is spot on.....

I also think it says a lot that guys like Selle who were on the team with Gregorak while they played, and also in the locker rooms this last year and saw what was going on, chose to stay with Stitt.

Can we all just give it a break and recognize that Stitt is a smart man....and when it comes to football hes sure as hell smarter than everyone on this board ( specially PlayRep, whom Stitt does not invite to his late nite tickle parties). So maybe we just let him do his thing and not try and out think his reasons for doing what he does.....maybe we just all STFU and let him do his work.

If we were more in the know or had more football knowledge than him...well the Griz woulda probably hired you.

 

[putter]

The guy was hired to coach a program and win NC. Would not be the first time there was friction between a new boss on existing employees. It does not make either a bad person, they just did not gel. Stitt is happy with Semore running the D now and I am fine with that. Gregorak will have his hands full resurrecting the Cat D and we will see what he can do.

 

[GRIZFAN20]

Wow, I see things have not changed much here during my break from here. People arguing, assuming things, being smart asses, etc. Anyway, just listened to the interview. Love Stitt's confidence in Brady and team unity. I like Stitt admitted, overall they were not a very disciplined team last season.

As for Stitt and Gregorak, I see it is pointless to voice much of an opinion one way or the other on this. God forbid we not agree or see things differently than one another. I will say, it was best they parted ways. It is common for a new head coach to weed out most of the staff from the previous coach. Even more important to part ways when there is such diversity in coaching philosophies. Stitt is more aggressive than many coaches. Strictly my opinion here, and not from anything any coach told me. Gregorak's schemes were a little too passive too often for Stitt's liking.

I feel many defensive coordinators would have some problems, growing pains, and differences with a coach and philosophy as unique as Stitt has. Hell, many egrizzers/fans had difficulty adjusting to Stitt's style. Gregorak's history is with coaches who are more conventional and conservative. Stitt and Gregorak were not a great fit together. Gregorak moved to a situation that was a great fit for him. Stitt now gets a DC who knows what to expect from Stitt and can be on the same page with him. In addition, we seem to forget that Gregorak's wife is employed at MSU too. DAMN, I guess a husband and wife wanting to be together as a family is not very important (being a smart ass there)

I fully expect the coaching and play on each side of the ball to be much more aggressive this season. For the GRIZ fans who are not use to an aggressive approach, get used to it!!!! I cannot wait for this season and do wish Gregorak the best as well. I feel his departure was, is, and will be best for each party and each program.

Great post, couldn't have said it better myself.

 

[PlayerRep]

People say Ty was going behind Stitt's back ...

People say Ty was driving a wedge ...

People say Ty played favorites ...

"People" seem to be doing a lot of "saying."

Who?

\

From what I can tell, there are people who don't know what they are talking about. One poster exaggerates or tells a lie, and then other posters repeat it.

 

[PlayerRep]

News flash. The coaches and players know who the blabber mouth "insiders" are posting on egriz. Think they would ever give an honest answer that could come back on them to these loose lips? Ha ha ha ha. They wouldn't trust you "insiders" with their dog's rabies ID.

You have no clue what coaches and players know and think. You are another one of the big liar-posters on egriz.

Interesting, you think I was speaking of you.

Nope, I didn't think you were speaking of me. I directed my post at you and what I think of you. Interesting, that you would look at my post and respond like I did.

 

[PlayerRep]

Wow, I see things have not changed much here during my break from here. People arguing, assuming things, being smart asses, etc. Anyway, just listened to the interview. Love Stitt's confidence in Brady and team unity. I like Stitt admitted, overall they were not a very disciplined team last season.

As for Stitt and Gregorak, I see it is pointless to voice much of an opinion one way or the other on this. God forbid we not agree or see things differently than one another. I will say, it was best they parted ways. It is common for a new head coach to weed out most of the staff from the previous coach. Even more important to part ways when there is such diversity in coaching philosophies. Stitt is more aggressive than many coaches. Strictly my opinion here, and not from anything any coach told me. Gregorak's schemes were a little too passive too often for Stitt's liking.

I feel many defensive coordinators would have some problems, growing pains, and differences with a coach and philosophy as unique as Stitt has. Hell, many egrizzers/fans had difficulty adjusting to Stitt's style. Gregorak's history is with coaches who are more conventional and conservative. Stitt and Gregorak were not a great fit together. Gregorak moved to a situation that was a great fit for him. Stitt now gets a DC who knows what to expect from Stitt and can be on the same page with him. In addition, we seem to forget that Gregorak's wife is employed at MSU too. DAMN, I guess a husband and wife wanting to be together as a family is not very important (being a smart ass there)

I fully expect the coaching and play on each side of the ball to be much more aggressive this season. For the GRIZ fans who are not use to an aggressive approach, get used to it!!!! I cannot wait for this season and do wish Gregorak the best as well. I feel his departure was, is, and will be best for each party and each program.

Great post, couldn't have said it better myself.

Yes, good post. One small point.

 

[horribilisfan8184]

News flash. The coaches and players know who the blabber mouth "insiders" are posting on egriz. Think they would ever give an honest answer that could come back on them to these loose lips? Ha ha ha ha. They wouldn't trust you "insiders" with their dog's rabies ID.

You have no clue what coaches and players know and think. You are another one of the big liar-posters on egriz.

Interesting, you think I was speaking of you.

Nope, I didn't think you were speaking of me. I directed my post at you and what I think of you. Interesting, that you would look at my post and respond like I did.

Interesting, jackleg, you are still the only one who responded, not once but twice. Its all about you. Always has been, always will be.

 

[UMGriz75]

So maybe we just let him do his thing and not try and out think his reasons for doing what he does.....maybe we just all STFU and let him do his work.

LOL. One of my pointed critiques is to internet posters constantly analyzing Stitt in terms that are just laughable. My favorite was the observation, made after some implied communion with Bob Stitt and a resulting vision of apparently startling clarity, that "Stitt is going to recruit quarterbacks that are fast and smart," as a distinctive Bob Stitt strategy, finally bringing to college football what no one had ever thought of before. I searched, briefly and in vain, for a coach, somewhere, at some point in time, that had announced he was going to recruit quarterbacks that were "slow and stupid."

People post that stuff in all seriousness arguing just how profound Bob Stitt really is, and how this is really going to change UM Football, while failing to have the presence of mind to reflect on the fact that they are actually saying nothing at all, or too often something actually remarkably stupid. And that's not Stitt's fault; it's the characteristic of people, in the guise of supporting the coach, imposing on him characteristics and plans that, in any final analysis, are nothing but self-views and self-congratulation of how "they" would do it, expressed in words that have little or no actual meaning at all, and probably nothing to do with what Bob Stitt may or may not actually be doing.

Since that gem, it has been a cascade of know-it-all "Stitt is going to do" this, and "Stitt is going to do" that. The projection, onto poor Bob Stitt, of the ponderous football strategies of posters who believe that Stitt is "just like them" and will confirm to the world how smart THEY are about football has become one of the entertaining features of egriz.

And, note the key caveat here: this reflects nothing about Stitt. It is the plethora of fanboys that speak as though he is the second coming, because they think he agrees with them!

I hope he does really well. If he does, it will not be because of the jejune chorus of "analysts" who have pronounced that "Stitt plans to ..." without actually knowing what or why.

 

[garizzalies]

Stitt said:

- there was a separation of offense and defense
- no more divide between offense and defense

Note there is no reference to a division in the locker room.

 

[UMGriz75]

Although we only have Stitt's vague thoughts on the matter, it's clear you can't support Ty as having done nothing wrong and support what Stitt's saying here. He's very obviously taking not-so-subtle shots at Ty in this interview.

And that was inappropriate. Completely. Look to the future and don't be small-minded about the past.

At $300,000 a year, the Head Coach can more than afford to be generous with his comments about departing or departed players and staff. There is no salary reduction to do so.

 

[AZGrizFan]

I just hope he earns his $300,000.

 

[AllWeatherFan]

If he does, it will not be because of the jejune chorus of "analysts" who have pronounced that "Stitt plans to ..." without actually knowing what or why.

I don't really have a comment. I just wanted to point out that, even though I have not thoroughly researched it, I believe this is the only time the phrase "jejune chorus" has been employed on eGriz.

 

[UMGriz75]

I just hope he earns his $300,000.

And when he does, and I am reasonably confident he will, I hope he gets a raise.

 

[bgbigdog]

If he does, it will not be because of the jejune chorus of "analysts" who have pronounced that "Stitt plans to ..." without actually knowing what or why.

I don't really have a comment. I just wanted to point out that, even though I have not thoroughly researched it, I believe this is the only time the phrase "jejune chorus" has been employed on eGriz.

Inevitably, some plays the Sophocles card. Though the timing here is curious.

 

[UMGriz75]

I also think it says a lot that guys like Selle who were on the team with Gregorak while they played, and also in the locker rooms this last year and saw what was going on, chose to stay with Stitt.

It doesn't actually say anything at all, although your purpose and innuendo is clear.