Ex-players say Fire Stitt

[nzone]

Griz/cat games have one variable that no other games have. History. The team as a unit better understand that you don’t lose this game.....especially at home. It’s a physical beat the piss out of each other game that requires a certain attitude by the players. Last year Newell showed that attitude. cats ran for, if I remember correctly, 268 yards and completed something like 4-5 passes and won. That’s not acceptable by most ex-players.

 

[Sam A. Blitz]

I just don't buy that an ex-player would publicly trash the team and players in the middle of the season...

The season isn't f'ing over yet. I'm not giving up on these guys. They have a chance to finish the season strong and try make a run in the playoffs. If they don't meet expectations, then I'm sure there will be some changes made then.

 

[grizeyes]

A team is a direct reflection of its coach. Stitt’s too nice. There’s a reason this team plays soft and looks like a Ron Ash coached team. No swagger, no toughness, no hard hits (unless it’s a cheap shot), no meanness. Perfect example: after his first fumble, Eaton was seen smiling on tv, trying to laugh it off. Well whaddya know, he did it again. Shocker. The team is not properly motivated by the coach because there’s no consequences for poor execution. In every post-loss interview, Stitt talks about the “positives” they can take away and how “proud” he is for them continuing to “fight.” Ha! For once I’d like to hear some fire from him. Fear is a human’s most fundamental motivator and there is no reason for the team to fear Stitt.

I saw the same thing. I was so pissed I almost shut the TV off. And, I agree with the rest of the post. There is something missing from his teams. The fire the meanest toughness not sure exactly what it is.

 

[kemajic]

I hate to inform people but there are a lot of ex players who believe Stitt is in over his head. Most have class about it and explain why. Not to mention some family members of players and ex players. I talk with one such member on a weekly basis. The conversation never reaches an angry level or “I hope we lose so Stitt will be gone” level (which is plain stupid) but putting the players in the best position to,win football games. Haslem is the one who will ultimately decide who the head coach will be and it should be made by him and him only. He is in a difficult spot and everyone realizes this season still has 3 games to go. Last year on October 22 we hit that slippery slope to a 6-5 season. Let’s hope October 28 2017 isnt the same.

We have to win another game to get to 6-5. Not a sure thing. UNC does fit the profile of the teams we have beaten, so there's a chance.

 

[mtgrizrule]

Can anyone assure GRIZ NATION a realistic viable option to replace Stitt, that can and will meet the very high expectations some fans have? Meaning, have the results you want, immediately, just as you want and demand from Stitt.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

Can anyone assure GRIZ NATION a realistic viable option to replace Stitt, that can and will meet the very high expectations some fans have? Meaning, have the results you want, immediately, just as you want and demand from Stitt.

It would seem that many believe they can give you a guarantee.

 

[kemajic]

Griz/cat games have one variable that no other games have. History. The team as a unit better understand that you don’t lose this game.....especially at home. It’s a physical beat the piss out of each other game that requires a certain attitude by the players. Last year Newell showed that attitude. cats ran for, if I remember correctly, 268 yards and completed something like 4-5 passes and won. That’s not acceptable by most ex-players.

You don't recall correctly; it was much worse than that. MSU netted 368 yards rushing (142 by the just 18 year old QB) and was 2-10 passing for 37 yards. Totally one dimensional.

 

[kemajic]

Can anyone assure GRIZ NATION a realistic viable option to replace Stitt, that can and will meet the very high expectations some fans have? Meaning, have the results you want, immediately, just as you want and demand from Stitt.

Immediately?? This is the tail end of year three.

 

[Colter_Nuanez56]

Griz/cat games have one variable that no other games have. History. The team as a unit better understand that you don’t lose this game.....especially at home. It’s a physical beat the piss out of each other game that requires a certain attitude by the players. Last year Newell showed that attitude. cats ran for, if I remember correctly, 268 yards and completed something like 4-5 passes and won. That’s not acceptable by most ex-players.

Montana State rushed for 368 yards and completed two passes to be exact.

 

[grizfnz]

Not haters, we want what’s best for the program. Here is a list of why he should be fired and new coach brought in:

1. Last year gets destroyed by the worst bobcat team ever to play the Griz. Should’ve been fired then.

2. Throws players under the bus to media.

3. Shit special teams. Good coaching and effort all needed not talent.

4. Doesn’t recruit tough local kids. RJ Fitzgerald a legacy with father and uncle great contributors to griz championship teams. Griz didn’t give a crap. Went Cats as walk on and is now a contributor as true freshman on special teams

5. Shit Defense and his confidence in shit Coordinator. Not talent but coaching and toughness. Can’t win the big sky putting up 50 and giving up 51.

6. Loses games because of toughness not talent.

7. Poor fundamentals eg Griz standing up and being run over by the cats.

You know immediately great coaches. He can put up points. Enjoy that and losing to the Cats.

Just basic reasons there are many more. 7-4 Doesn’t cut it.

3 goals period:


1. Beat the Cats
2. Win Big Sky
3. Win National Championship

Additionally, hopefully Haslem either leaves in victory after fundraising for the Champions Center or we fire him.

1. Doesn’t give a shit about kids, just fundraising.
2. Hired Stitt.
3. Hired abusive VB coach ignored students/athletes formal complaints

I'm curious as to why said legacy player didn't just walk on at the U as you say he did in Bozeman.

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[garizzalies]

A team is a direct reflection of its coach. Stitt’s too nice. There’s a reason this team plays soft and looks like a Ron Ash coached team. No swagger, no toughness, no hard hits (unless it’s a cheap shot), no meanness. Perfect example: after his first fumble, Eaton was seen smiling on tv, trying to laugh it off. Well whaddya know, he did it again. Shocker. The team is not properly motivated by the coach because there’s no consequences for poor execution. In every post-loss interview, Stitt talks about the “positives” they can take away and how “proud” he is for them continuing to “fight.” Ha! For once I’d like to hear some fire from him. Fear is a human’s most fundamental motivator and there is no reason for the team to fear Stitt.

I saw the same thing. I was so pissed I almost shut the TV off. And, I agree with the rest of the post. There is something missing from his teams. The fire the meanest toughness not sure exactly what it is.

I actually did shut off the tv. First time ever. Even when randy moss was destroying us, I stuck thru to the bitter end. But, at halftime yesterday, I looked outside at the beautiful day and thought, “why the fuck am I torturing myself?” I went out and played in the sunshine and it may have saved my life

 

[Xgriz96]

There is a difference between recruiting someone to walk-on and basically saying yeah you can walk on if you want. Cats activity recruited him made him feel like he was wanted.

 

[whitefishbear]

Maybe I didn’t dumb it down enough..... Every ex-player wanted to vomit last year and were never more embarrassed. Fans don’t get it. You don’t lose the the Cats period. If you do lose you don’t quit. It’s not talent it’s f***[*] heart. As a player you know the difference between good coaching and bad. It’s a reflection of what happens of the field. Not 75

Not going to defend Stitt, but I saw many PLAYERS quit. And I still don't think the Griz have all this overall talent that everyone keeps singing praises about, and that started before Stitt got here.

I watched the Weber game on TV, and the camera panned to the Griz bench at least 3-4 times in the first half to see players laughing and smiling, when the Griz were down big-time and playing very poorly. That picture was proof enough for me that this team lacks the former will to win which former Griz teams had. I was so pissed when #5 fumbled the KO return and was yucking it up on the sidelines immediately afterward with the camera squarely on him! WTF! How can any fan justify that behavior, and why is he still returning KOs?

 

[Merkleman]

Xgriz- if you are going to make the salacious comments on here they you have made, as an "ex player" you should have the balls to put your name on it. I call bull shit on you.

Toughness??? This team could have easily rolled over. They came out in the 2nd half showed extreme toughness. Weber didn't call off the dogs. They didn't go into a prevent offense or defense.

If you know anything about football you would know momentum is a very real thing in a game. Even with all the TO's, personal fouls and targeting calls it was one shit call that would flipped the momentum but instead added to Webers. It was the the QB simulating the snap call. Instead of 1st and goal it went to 3rd and long and the next play was an Int in the end zone that was returned a long way which resulted ina 14 point swing.

Lastly, even if you were an ex player(which I doubt) nobody gives a shit what you think. What matters is what the players on THIS team think and they love their coaches and teamates and showed it yesterday by not having any quit in them. The defense was great in the second half and their Freshman QB did make mistakes which is to be expected but he showed tremendous toughness and resilience. He fought like hell to the very end.

 

[kemajic]

I'm curious as to why said legacy player didn't just walk on at the U as you say he did in Bozeman.

Stitt wouldn't even return his calls. He was recruited, treated with respect and given a preferred walk-on at MSU. Greg, John and the whole family now wear MSU gear and will have nothing to do with the UM program. I tried to get Bob, their dad, to come to the EWU game with us, but he wouldn't even think about it. I have never known the Fitzgeralds to react this way; they had to be rudely mistreated.

 

[HookedonGriz]

Well the Fitzgerald Family sounds like a bunch of disgruntled pussies then. This post is probably from one of them as I know grandpa or dad was posting on Facebook a while back about it too. Get over it. If this is an actual x player then why hide behind a keyboard and talk shit.

Also RJ is a full back through and through. We don't even use a FB. Ask Jamal Wilson about that.

 

[Griz Man]

Can anyone assure GRIZ NATION a realistic viable option to replace Stitt, that can and will meet the very high expectations some fans have? Meaning, have the results you want, immediately, just as you want and demand from Stitt.

Immediately?? This is the tail end of year three.

Remember, Stitt had a great win over NDSU and a playoff win over South Dakota state in his first year. He's had terrible luck with QB's but "his guys" (Reece and Gresch) have shown that his offense can produce consistently with the right guy at the helm. Losing Calhoun during our stretch run last year killed us. If you look at the circumstances that have led to some of the difficulties there's reason to exercise a little patience here. Losing Jensen is going to complicate things even more. If we get Jensen back and beat UNC and Ag State, I don't see how you can justify letting Stitt go. Semore, maybe, if we need a scapegoat...

 

[Xgriz96]

First, He’s a football player moron that’s what you need.

Second, I’m not a Fitz.....

Third, I’m sure they are happy with their choice.

 

[mtgrizrule]

First, He’s a football player moron that’s what you need.

Second, I’m not a Fitz.....

Third, I’m sure they are happy with their choice.

As they should be. It all turned out for the best then. Sounds to me, he just did not fit into Stitt's system. If he fit, then the GRIZ likely would have pursued him. Don't let common sense get interfere with your biased thinking.

 

[kemajic]

Can anyone assure GRIZ NATION a realistic viable option to replace Stitt, that can and will meet the very high expectations some fans have? Meaning, have the results you want, immediately, just as you want and demand from Stitt.

Immediately?? This is the tail end of year three.

Remember, Stitt had a great win over NDSU and a playoff win over South Dakota state in his first year. He's had terrible luck with QB's but "his guys" (Reece and Gresch) have shown that his offense can produce consistently with the right guy at the helm. Losing Calhoun during our stretch run last year killed us. If you look at the circumstances that have led to some of the difficulties there's reason to exercise a little patience here. Losing Jensen is going to complicate things even more. If we get Jensen back and beat UNC and Ag State, I don't see how you can justify letting Stitt go. Semore, maybe, if we need a scapegoat...

Yup losing five games a year is just "terrible luck." The HC's that beat us don't have such luck. You talk only about offense. In DI, it takes more than offense to win games. Give a report card to defense and STs and ask again for more patience. The Brand is slipping away.