Edit: Bob Stitt will be announced as head coach today

[get'em_griz]

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Makena Simis ‏@Makena_Simis · 6m6 minutes ago
Big time hire! Love it!!

I AGREE WITH MAKENA SIMIS (THE NEXT GREAT UM QB)!!!

I ALSO SAID BASICALLY THE SAME THING WHEN BOB STITT WAS VERY FIRST BROUGHT UP AS A CANDIDATE, I SAID, "I LOVE THIS GUY!!"

GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE. I DON'T KNOW A LOT OF THINGS IN LIFE, BUT ONE THING I DO KNOW IS FOOTBALL. STITT WAS A BIG TIME HIRE, YOU ARE RIGHT MAKENA!!

:clap: :egriz:

LOUD NOISES!!! :lol:

 

[first11]

Excellent!

 

[IntuitiveGriz]

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Makena Simis ‏@Makena_Simis · 6m6 minutes ago
Big time hire! Love it!!

I AGREE WITH MAKENA SIMIS (THE NEXT GREAT UM QB)!!!

I ALSO SAID BASICALLY THE SAME THING WHEN BOB STITT WAS VERY FIRST BROUGHT UP AS A CANDIDATE, I SAID, "I LOVE THIS GUY!!"

GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE. I DON'T KNOW A LOT OF THINGS IN LIFE, BUT ONE THING I DO KNOW IS FOOTBALL. STITT WAS A BIG TIME HIRE, YOU ARE RIGHT MAKENA!!

:clap: :egriz:

LOUD NOISES!!! :lol:

It was an EMPHATIC post :!: :lol: :thumb:

 

[Htowngriz]

The folks commenting over on the Missoulian web site aren't very happy with this hire.

Yeah, uh, who cares? Probably the same dolts who were lapping up Florio's slop.

 

[Grizzlies1982]

Herr are some of the assistants that Stitt will be bringing with him...

Now that's something to get excited about!

Well now I'm fully onboard! :ugeek:

 

[Potomac Griz]

Tough to be excited. He comes from D2 and hasn't had much success. Idc what anyone says if he was a good hc within 15 years he would of at least been to a NC once... and been consistently in the playoffs. Good coaches know how to win.. especiallt after 15 years. Might as well of hired a high school coach.

He took a d2 program that was usually horrible (occasionally mediocre) and turned it into a very respectable program that had actual playoff hopes each year.

Lets look at how they were before Stitt.

Playoff appearances in the past 50 years (not counting Stitt's years): 0
Above .500 seasons in the past 50 years (not counting Stitt's years): 4 (1975, 1976, 1979, 1991)

The 5 years before Stitt? A combined record of 13-41.

Last year before Stitt? They were 1-9 with 9 straight losses to finish the season. The combined score of those 9 straight losses? 418-54

Since Stitt was hired they've been to the playoffs 3 times (and to two "Bowls" it looks like) and had 13 out of 15 years above .500 He basically turned that program around from awful to pretty damn good and did so with a very exciting style of offense & a major recruiting hurdle in the form of academic requirements.

Yes I get that you wanted someone else. Hauck then Pease were my top two choices, but I'm not disappointed it ended up being Stitt. If big time FBS coaches are impressed with him he must be doing something right. Only worry I have is recruiting right now, but since he's obviously keeping some of the assistants who are very good recruiters we'll probably be fine there too

Looking forward to seeing his exciting & innovative offense in person. That combined with a pretty good D could make for some great years for the Griz!

 

[GrizGuy]

Folks who comment on the Missoulian site usually aren't very happy with anything. All 6 of them.

I haven't seen much in the way of bright remarks about anything Griz-related in the comments section there.

 

[GrizGuy]

Tough to be excited. He comes from D2 and hasn't had much success. Idc what anyone says if he was a good hc within 15 years he would of at least been to a NC once... and been consistently in the playoffs. Good coaches know how to win.. especiallt after 15 years. Might as well of hired a high school coach.

He took a d2 program that was usually horrible (occasionally mediocre) and turned it into a very respectable program that had actual playoff hopes each year.

Lets look at how they were before Stitt.

Playoff appearances in the past 50 years (not counting Stitt's years): 0
Above .500 seasons in the past 50 years (not counting Stitt's years): 4 (1975, 1976, 1979, 1991)

The 5 years before Stitt? A combined record of 13-41.

Last year before Stitt? They were 1-9 with 9 straight losses to finish the season. The combined score of those 9 straight losses? 418-54

Since Stitt was hired they've been to the playoffs 3 times (and to two "Bowls" it looks like) and had 13 out of 15 years above .500 He basically turned that program around from awful to pretty damn good and did so with a very exciting style of offense & a major recruiting hurdle in the form of academic requirements.

Yes I get that you wanted someone else. Hauck then Pease were my top two choices, but I'm not disappointed it ended up being Stitt. If big time FBS coaches are impressed with him he must be doing something right. Only worry I have is recruiting right now, but since he's obviously keeping some of the assistants who are very good recruiters we'll probably be fine there too

Looking forward to seeing his exciting, high powered offense in person. That combined with a pretty good D could make for some great years for the Griz!

Sums up my feelings pretty well, too. He was my number three choice at first, but there wasn't a huge gap between 1 and 3. And after seeing some video of the guy, I find it very easy to support him. I would have anyway. He's the Coach. I'm actually optimistic about the Griz now. And I'm looking forward to rooting for the guy and the staff. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

Go Griz!

 

[hm.grwn.grizfan]

I cant help but feel kind of bad for JJ. He would have been incredible in this offense. Oh well. Cant wait to see Simis, Pflug, and Chalich duke it out this spring. THAT will be an epic battle IMO. I would be happy seeing any of the three get the starting role, however, It would be nice if Pflug could be redshirted. Griz have a bright future!

 

[ordigger]

Tough to be excited. He comes from D2 and hasn't had much success. Idc what anyone says if he was a good hc within 15 years he would of at least been to a NC once... and been consistently in the playoffs. Good coaches know how to win.. especiallt after 15 years. Might as well of hired a high school coach.

He took a d2 program that was usually horrible (occasionally mediocre) and turned it into a very respectable program that had actual playoff hopes each year.

Lets look at how they were before Stitt.

Playoff appearances in the past 50 years (not counting Stitt's years): 0
Above .500 seasons in the past 50 years (not counting Stitt's years): 4 (1975, 1976, 1979, 1991)

The 5 years before Stitt? A combined record of 13-41.

Last year before Stitt? They were 1-9 with 9 straight losses to finish the season. The combined score of those 9 straight losses? 418-54

Since Stitt was hired they've been to the playoffs 3 times (and to two "Bowls" it looks like) and had 13 out of 15 years above .500 He basically turned that program around from awful to pretty damn good and did so with a very exciting style of offense & a major recruiting hurdle in the form of academic requirements.

Yes I get that you wanted someone else. Hauck then Pease were my top two choices, but I'm not disappointed it ended up being Stitt. If big time FBS coaches are impressed with him he must be doing something right. Only worry I have is recruiting right now, but since he's obviously keeping some of the assistants who are very good recruiters we'll probably be fine there too

Looking forward to seeing his exciting & innovative offense in person. That combined with a pretty good D could make for some great years for the Griz!

Where are you getting your information? They had a very good football program in the early 80s when they were in NAIA Division I. At that time the Frontier was NAIA Division II.

 

[Umista]

Exciting to see this 50 year old coach become the 36th Griz coach. I have had many calls from friends and coaches telling me how great this guy will be as the head coach.

I am thrilled with Haslam picking our new coach and I plan on meeting up with Bob Stitt sometime this spring. I can't wait to visit with him. I understand he is a stand up guy and tells it straight up. If I can speak with him I'll pass on any interesting items he talks about.

Go Stitts and Go Griz!

 

[signedbewildered]

The last part of an article that just came out tonight....gotta love it. I have a feeling this guy is a little different breed that Delaney.

Stitt colleague: New Griz coach is extraordinarily driven

"Stitt won’t be formally introduced as the Grizzlies’ coach until Friday morning. But Orser said Stitt is currently hard at work. Montana’s first game under Stitt is a tough one, Aug. 29 at home against FCS power North Dakota State.

“He’s already working on NDSU tonight,” Orser said.

 

[Potomac Griz]

Tough to be excited. He comes from D2 and hasn't had much success. Idc what anyone says if he was a good hc within 15 years he would of at least been to a NC once... and been consistently in the playoffs. Good coaches know how to win.. especiallt after 15 years. Might as well of hired a high school coach.

He took a d2 program that was usually horrible (occasionally mediocre) and turned it into a very respectable program that had actual playoff hopes each year.

Lets look at how they were before Stitt.

Playoff appearances in the past 50 years (not counting Stitt's years): 0
Above .500 seasons in the past 50 years (not counting Stitt's years): 4 (1975, 1976, 1979, 1991)

The 5 years before Stitt? A combined record of 13-41.

Last year before Stitt? They were 1-9 with 9 straight losses to finish the season. The combined score of those 9 straight losses? 418-54

Since Stitt was hired they've been to the playoffs 3 times (and to two "Bowls" it looks like) and had 13 out of 15 years above .500 He basically turned that program around from awful to pretty damn good and did so with a very exciting style of offense & a major recruiting hurdle in the form of academic requirements.

Yes I get that you wanted someone else. Hauck then Pease were my top two choices, but I'm not disappointed it ended up being Stitt. If big time FBS coaches are impressed with him he must be doing something right. Only worry I have is recruiting right now, but since he's obviously keeping some of the assistants who are very good recruiters we'll probably be fine there too

Looking forward to seeing his exciting & innovative offense in person. That combined with a pretty good D could make for some great years for the Griz!

Where are you getting your information? They had a very good football program in the early 80s when they were in NAIA Division I. At that time the Frontier was NAIA Division II.

Here are the records for Colorado School of Mines in the 80s. 1980-1984 and 1985-1989. Are you thinking of a different school maybe? Their best year in the 80s was 4-5 it looks like.

1980: 4-5
1981: 3-5-1
1982: 2-7
1983: 4-5
1984: 2-8
1985: 2-5-1
1986: 3-5-1
1987: 3-5-1
1988: 3-7
1989: 3-7

 

[ordigger]

Tough to be excited. He comes from D2 and hasn't had much success. Idc what anyone says if he was a good hc within 15 years he would of at least been to a NC once... and been consistently in the playoffs. Good coaches know how to win.. especiallt after 15 years. Might as well of hired a high school coach.

He took a d2 program that was usually horrible (occasionally mediocre) and turned it into a very respectable program that had actual playoff hopes each year.

Lets look at how they were before Stitt.

Playoff appearances in the past 50 years (not counting Stitt's years): 0
Above .500 seasons in the past 50 years (not counting Stitt's years): 4 (1975, 1976, 1979, 1991)

The 5 years before Stitt? A combined record of 13-41.

Last year before Stitt? They were 1-9 with 9 straight losses to finish the season. The combined score of those 9 straight losses? 418-54

Since Stitt was hired they've been to the playoffs 3 times (and to two "Bowls" it looks like) and had 13 out of 15 years above .500 He basically turned that program around from awful to pretty damn good and did so with a very exciting style of offense & a major recruiting hurdle in the form of academic requirements.

Yes I get that you wanted someone else. Hauck then Pease were my top two choices, but I'm not disappointed it ended up being Stitt. If big time FBS coaches are impressed with him he must be doing something right. Only worry I have is recruiting right now, but since he's obviously keeping some of the assistants who are very good recruiters we'll probably be fine there too

Looking forward to seeing his exciting & innovative offense in person. That combined with a pretty good D could make for some great years for the Griz!

Where are you getting your information? They had a very good football program in the early 80s when they were in NAIA Division I. At that time the Frontier was NAIA Division II.

Here are the records for Colorado School of Mines in the 80s. 1980-1984 and 1985-1989. Are you thinking of a different school maybe? Their best year in the 80s was 4-5 it looks like.

1980: 4-5
1981: 3-5-1
1982: 2-7
1983: 4-5
1984: 2-8
1985: 2-5-1
1986: 3-5-1
1987: 3-5-1
1988: 3-7
1989: 3-7

Maybe, but I thought they were very good then....strange. Guess I am old and senile.

Thanks

 

[UofMGrizFan]

This!!!! Perfectly stated Brint! GO GRIZ!!!! :thumb:

Hey, jcu. UNLV just went you one step better hiring a high school coach to replace Hauck. You'll no doubt look just dandy in a Rebels sweat shirt. :thumb:

Dude you're stupid. Just because I don't like a hire doesn't mean ill stop being a fan or supporting. I just don't see any reason whatsoever as to why this is even close to a good hire? He has an exciting offense? Who gives a shit. Look at NDSU, tell me how exciting their offense is. Its not. But fans still love to watch it. Know why? Because they win..

He has more than exciting offense. He took a joke of a football program, built a system, designed an offense that's been copied at the highest level of college sports, and regularly posted winning seasons. A good accomplishment. What makes it really impressive is that he did this with engineering students at a school where the average ACT score for enrollment is 29. He couldn't probably bring in a lot of the usual types of football players other schools did, and yet he still won a lot of football games.

Now he gets to unleash this system with tremendously better athletes, facilities, and support. Could be quite the ride, I hope it is.

 

[tnt]

They quit going to "Bowls" because it interfered with academics and finals...........

 

[Silvertip]

Tough not to be excited about this guy. Good luck Coach Stitt.

http://www.foxsports.com/video?vid=361952835753

Tough to be excited. He comes from D2 and hasn't had much success. Idc what anyone says if he was a good hc within 15 years he would of at least been to a NC once... and been consistently in the playoffs. Good coaches know how to win.. especiallt after 15 years. Might as well of hired a high school coach.

Hey, jcu. UNLV just went you one step better hiring a high school coach to replace Hauck. You'll no doubt look just dandy in a Rebels sweat shirt. :thumb:

Dude you're stupid. Just because I don't like a hire doesn't mean ill stop being a fan or supporting. I just don't see any reason whatsoever as to why this is even close to a good hire? He has an exciting offense? Who gives a shit. Look at NDSU, tell me how exciting their offense is. Its not. But fans still love to watch it. Know why? Because they win..

Ooooooh Dude, the ultimate pejorative strikes again... I think I just read somebody suggesting that an exciting offense could be a negative for a team...yeah, and clean water and fresh air cause cancer

 

[srgrizizen]

The strength & conditioning coach looks solid ... assuming this is the guy: http://www.csmorediggers.com/sports/fball/coaches/Adam_Long
Nothing spectacular, though, so I'm guessing he and Stitt are sympatico ... and that's not a bad reason. Good athletic creds, so should easily have the players' respect. Notice that he's also the linebackers coach.

He has a master's degree in Health Science... he's probably a pretty sharp guy.

Yeah, that takes a genius.

Eh, I would be interested in reading his thesis.

Only Stephen Hawkins can understand it.

 

[jcu27]

Tough to be excited. He comes from D2 and hasn't had much success. Idc what anyone says if he was a good hc within 15 years he would of at least been to a NC once... and been consistently in the playoffs. Good coaches know how to win.. especiallt after 15 years. Might as well of hired a high school coach.

Hey, jcu. UNLV just went you one step better hiring a high school coach to replace Hauck. You'll no doubt look just dandy in a Rebels sweat shirt. :thumb:

Dude you're stupid. Just because I don't like a hire doesn't mean ill stop being a fan or supporting. I just don't see any reason whatsoever as to why this is even close to a good hire? He has an exciting offense? Who gives a shit. Look at NDSU, tell me how exciting their offense is. Its not. But fans still love to watch it. Know why? Because they win..

Ooooooh Dude, the ultimate pejorative strikes again... I think I just read somebody suggesting that an exciting offense could be a negative for a team...yeah, and clean water and fresh air cause cancer

Cal Poly has a pretty exciting offense. So does MSU and EWU. NDSU has a super boring offense. They possibly could have 4 titles in a row. Its not about excitement. Its about execution. An exciting offense isn't just going to magically make a team a trillion times better.

 

[jcu27]

Also there's no such thing as clean water or fresh air. Continue on though.