grizatwork said:
Unless you have multiple personalities who are also UM graduates, you are an alumnus. Alumni is plural.
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Unless you have multiple personalities who are also UM graduates, you are an alumnus. Alumni is plural.
George Ferguson
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grizatwork said:
Quite possibly the best post I've ever seen on this subject.
Da Boyz Mom said:
How embarrassing. Thank you. Now you can see why I didn't pursue an English major.
zengriz said:
post of the year!
kemajic said:
You are certainly entitled to do that. I would never tell anyone else what to do. Just sharing my perspective.
cmtgrizzly
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I think overall egriz is at the bargaining stage only a couple more to go
grizatwork said:
Perfectly stated and I truly think your attitude represents the MAJORITY of boosters (large or small) which is the point I was trying to make with Kem. I don't know what the answer is moving forward, but I am confident more supporters share your thoughts than don't and will continue to support the Griz either way. The squeaky wheel is always the loudest, doesn't mean they are right or will get what they want. Will be interesting to see it all play out.
https://twitter.com/Amie_Just/status/932448974195314688
Amie is reporting no decision has been made as of now.
Amie is reporting no decision has been made as of now.
Blgs Griz Fan
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I am not sure how to read Haslam on this...
http://missoulian.com/406mtsports/college/big-sky-conference/university-of-montana/haslam-decision-on-stitt-s-future-could-come-as-soon/article_00ab6dcb-21d5-5a49-95ab-9230ac891eff.html#tracking-source=home-featured
http://missoulian.com/406mtsports/college/big-sky-conference/university-of-montana/haslam-decision-on-stitt-s-future-could-come-as-soon/article_00ab6dcb-21d5-5a49-95ab-9230ac891eff.html#tracking-source=home-featured
http://missoulian.com/406mtsports/college/big-sky-conference/university-of-montana/haslam-decision-on-stitt-s-future-could-come-as-soon/article_00ab6dcb-21d5-5a49-95ab-9230ac891eff.html#tracking-source=home-featured
MONTANA FOOTBALL
Haslam: Decision on Stitt's future could come as soon as this week
AMIE JUST 406mtsports.com
Nov 19, 2017 Updated 5 min ago
MISSOULA — No decision has been made regarding the future of Montana football coach Bob Stitt as of Sunday evening.
Montana athletic director Kent Haslam said in a phone call that he expects a decision to be made as soon as this week as the emotions from Saturday's loss to Montana State begin to subside and he has a chance to talk with Stitt.
"I think it's important to let the emotion settle and then have a chance to sit down and visit with Coach Stitt," Haslam said. "I deal with coaches at the end of the year all the time and I think that's a good time to sit down and evaluate and see where things are going and make decisions from there. I understand that his contract expires at the end of January and that's a pressing thing we need to visit about. That'll come this week as we work through the week."
Haslam said he hesitates when it comes to giving a timeline regarding the situation, but he's aware of the importance of timeliness.
"You want to make decisions as quickly as you can. There's no doubt about that," Haslam said.
"But I think it's important that you work through some of the emotion that you have and then start to evaluate things more critically and more thoughtfully. Timelines — always a little hesitant on timelines because you never know what tomorrow might present or what Tuesday, or whatever might happen.
"Now we know our season's officially over, kind of thought that would be the case but until they make the announcements on the playoffs, now we know that we're moving into the offseason and the season is officially over and can start to work through the things that need to be decided moving forward."
Haslam said he's looking at various criteria this week regarding the football program to help in his decision making process.
"I think you look at the overall health of the program. I think you look at the direction that it's going," Haslam said. "I think that you evaluate the confidence level of the supporters, of the university, of the student athletes — all those type of things come into play.
"Most importantly, are you heading on a path that is taking you in the direction that you want and what you expect. That comes from all phases, but certainly, performance on the field is a key part of that. You bring in other key evaluators as well — academics, community and culture and all those types of things. It's a results-oriented business and no more so at the University of Montana. That's certainly part of what you have to look at."
Stitt has compiled a 21-14 record in his three years at Montana. His overall coaching record is 130-76 through 16 years.
Under Stitt's leadership, Montana failed to make the playoffs in 2016 and 2017, marking the first time the Grizzlies went without postseason appearances in back-to-back seasons since 1991-92.
Boosters, alumni and fans have let their various feelings be known on social media and in emails.
"First, I appreciate the passion. If there wasn't passion, then this wouldn't be a great place to be," Haslam said of the fan base. "That's first and foremost. I understand the passion. I understand the value. I understand the importance. I completely get that.
"I want what is best for the University of Montana, the football student athletes, the program, all of those things. I'm well aware of that. I understand the dynamic. I appreciate the passion. ... I'm grateful for it. The opposite is that no one cares and no one wants to be there."
Haslam also said there haven't been any coaching staff changes regarding assistants as of Sunday evening that he's aware of.
MONTANA FOOTBALL
Haslam: Decision on Stitt's future could come as soon as this week
AMIE JUST 406mtsports.com
Nov 19, 2017 Updated 5 min ago
MISSOULA — No decision has been made regarding the future of Montana football coach Bob Stitt as of Sunday evening.
Montana athletic director Kent Haslam said in a phone call that he expects a decision to be made as soon as this week as the emotions from Saturday's loss to Montana State begin to subside and he has a chance to talk with Stitt.
"I think it's important to let the emotion settle and then have a chance to sit down and visit with Coach Stitt," Haslam said. "I deal with coaches at the end of the year all the time and I think that's a good time to sit down and evaluate and see where things are going and make decisions from there. I understand that his contract expires at the end of January and that's a pressing thing we need to visit about. That'll come this week as we work through the week."
Haslam said he hesitates when it comes to giving a timeline regarding the situation, but he's aware of the importance of timeliness.
"You want to make decisions as quickly as you can. There's no doubt about that," Haslam said.
"But I think it's important that you work through some of the emotion that you have and then start to evaluate things more critically and more thoughtfully. Timelines — always a little hesitant on timelines because you never know what tomorrow might present or what Tuesday, or whatever might happen.
"Now we know our season's officially over, kind of thought that would be the case but until they make the announcements on the playoffs, now we know that we're moving into the offseason and the season is officially over and can start to work through the things that need to be decided moving forward."
Haslam said he's looking at various criteria this week regarding the football program to help in his decision making process.
"I think you look at the overall health of the program. I think you look at the direction that it's going," Haslam said. "I think that you evaluate the confidence level of the supporters, of the university, of the student athletes — all those type of things come into play.
"Most importantly, are you heading on a path that is taking you in the direction that you want and what you expect. That comes from all phases, but certainly, performance on the field is a key part of that. You bring in other key evaluators as well — academics, community and culture and all those types of things. It's a results-oriented business and no more so at the University of Montana. That's certainly part of what you have to look at."
Stitt has compiled a 21-14 record in his three years at Montana. His overall coaching record is 130-76 through 16 years.
Under Stitt's leadership, Montana failed to make the playoffs in 2016 and 2017, marking the first time the Grizzlies went without postseason appearances in back-to-back seasons since 1991-92.
Boosters, alumni and fans have let their various feelings be known on social media and in emails.
"First, I appreciate the passion. If there wasn't passion, then this wouldn't be a great place to be," Haslam said of the fan base. "That's first and foremost. I understand the passion. I understand the value. I understand the importance. I completely get that.
"I want what is best for the University of Montana, the football student athletes, the program, all of those things. I'm well aware of that. I understand the dynamic. I appreciate the passion. ... I'm grateful for it. The opposite is that no one cares and no one wants to be there."
Haslam also said there haven't been any coaching staff changes regarding assistants as of Sunday evening that he's aware of.
HookedonGriz said:
It’s probably obvious, but count this booster in this group. I don’t donate under some misguided notion that I should have some influence on what goes on in the athletic department...nor do I donate only because they’re winning. I am a fan of the Griz, plain and simple. I will watch every game, no matter who is on the sideline, no matter who is the AD and no matter who is the university president.
AZGrizFan said:
I'm with you on all of that as well. And I donate too and have season tickets, and both of those will continue regardless of what tough decisions are made.
NLGrizFan
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It’s too bad most of the fan base don’t feel the same way. I’ve followed the Griz for many years. I’m only on eGriz today to see who’s grasping at straws and what crazy posts are being made. I can tell you one thing that is certain. If UM retains Stitt, there’s several recruits we will lose out on. There’s a few big time recruits that want to play for the Griz but don’t wanna play under Stitt.HookedonGriz said:
Blgs Griz Fan
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kemajic said:
Are you then saying the decision has been made?
NLGrizFan said:
How about the huge ones we lose if he goes....aka Matt Robinson.
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