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GFP 2025 “Autopsy Pod” recording tonight

Any info if Wortham or Solo coming back? Been some rumbles.

DT and O-line seems to be the spots that could use more either through Development or portal. Seems like we have two or three DTs on the roster and that seems crazy.

Losing Boykins hurts but even if no Wortham I think M. Gillman or bridges (just needs to hit the jugs machine) could develop in that slot. I’m high on gurnsey too to replace some outside WR production. Any others that stand out there?
 
BWahlberg said:
This is something we had mentioned we wanted to get done early this year and we figured we would wait until after we see what the roster looks like with the transfer portal window closing. We are going to be recording tonight. Feel free to hit us with any questions and comments here.
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Question - as of right now who would you pencil in as the starting O Tackle spots?
 
Any word on the next offensive line coach?

With Norcross going to Nevada and Justin going to Washington State, who was evaluating offensive line recruits?

How many additional transfers do you think the Griz coaches will bring in before next fall?
 
BWahlberg said:
This is something we had mentioned we wanted to get done early this year and we figured we would wait until after we see what the roster looks like with the transfer portal window closing. We are going to be recording tonight. Feel free to hit us with any questions and comments here.
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1. Was this past season the best chance for the Griz to win the natty in the last 10 years or so?
The Dakota States were diminished, we had the Brawl in WaGriz, we had a bunch of home games in the regular season, many quality portal transfers and a record breaking offense with multiple weapons.
 
Not an attempt to be Negative but Data doesnt lie

-We apparently aren't making any schematic changes on Defense despite Statistical data proving it fails to perform against the upper FCS schools. Bobby 2.0 against MSU + the Dakota States we're giving up an average of 251 Rushing yards per game with a 4-9 record. It's also apparently an automatic loss if we play an Away Playoff game against them as well (since 2018 we're 0-6 when playing on the Road or at Neutral Sites in the Postseason and only have a 3-15 record overall against teams who finished with a Winning record giving us a Winning Percentage of 20%).

Why are we once again doing the same thing despite it not working well against our peer Opponents and how much does this impact your guys hopes for next year?
 
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Is Bobby Hauck capable of making a rational, evidence-based evaluation on if annually retracing the limitations of the 3-3-5 and a chronically undersized DL is the best or most expedient way for the Griz program to reach its stated goals?

If not, are there other adults in the room who can help him step back for perspective, and who can co-pilot that honest discussion with him?

What advantages has the 3-3-5 system proven to have in recruiting, developing, retaining, and winning championships? How do those weigh against its inherent weaknesses, including the steep learning curve for the increasing number of defensive one-year portal additions/departures?
 
Not football related, but how does it feel to have ultimately reversed jinxed coach Citowicki, given the news of his departure to Wazzu?
 
Ut-Grizfan said:
Not an attempt to be Negative but Data doesnt lie

-We apparently aren't making any schematic changes on Defense despite Statistical data proving it fails to perform against the upper FCS schools. Bobby 2.0 against MSU + the Dakota States we're giving up an average of 251 Rushing yards per game with a 4-9 record. It's also apparently an automatic loss if we play an Away Playoff game against them as well (since 2018 we're 0-6 when playing on the Road or at Neutral Sites in the Postseason and only have a 3-15 record overall against teams who finished with a Winning record giving us a Winning Percentage of 20%).

Why are we once again doing the same thing despite it not working well against our peer Opponents and how much does this impact your guys hopes for next year?
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Most teams have losing records on the road in the playoffs. That includes the Dakotas and MSU. Its why the 1 or 2 seed is so important. Illinois State is the exception this last year. But even at that, I would assume their all time their record is sub 500 on the road in the playoffs.

My question for the pod:
How do you feel the griz would've done against Illinois state? After watching them have advantages on the Cats in the second half. Tootell said on Colter's pod he would give it a 60/40 the griz win. I'm not so sure. Someone else on the pod said the griz would've not loved the outcome. I'm curious your thoughts.
 
Dissecting the entirety of the athletic department, what is your recommendations to Haslam and Co.? Montana is being dominated across the entirety to Bozeman in the money sports, Football, MBB and WBB. Even facilities .. the Griz raise enough for a bubble while MSU raises 2.5X for a permanent structure. UM still has not raised (that I know of) enough money to build a WBB locker room. Lose Coach Cito (at least partially) because the school isn't able to invest in soccer infrastructure. How do you turn the tide in overall giving when the results are lacking?
 
putter said:
Dissecting the entirety of the athletic department, what is your recommendations to Haslam and Co.? Montana is being dominated across the entirety to Bozeman in the money sports, Football, MBB and WBB. Even facilities .. the Griz raise enough for a bubble while MSU raises 2.5X for a permanent structure. UM still has not raised (that I know of) enough money to build a WBB locker room. Lose Coach Cito (at least partially) because the school isn't able to invest in soccer infrastructure. How do you turn the tide in overall giving when the results are lacking?
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It’s being built right now.
 
putter said:
Dissecting the entirety of the athletic department, what is your recommendations to Haslam and Co.? Montana is being dominated across the entirety to Bozeman in the money sports, Football, MBB and WBB. Even facilities .. the Griz raise enough for a bubble while MSU raises 2.5X for a permanent structure. UM still has not raised (that I know of) enough money to build a WBB locker room. Lose Coach Cito (at least partially) because the school isn't able to invest in soccer infrastructure. How do you turn the tide in overall giving when the results are lacking?
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Griz MBB swept Cats and won Big Sky regular season and tournament last year. They lost last night but in no way are they being dominated by the Cats.
 
It seems like the coaching staff has once again by and large loaded up on hybrid DE/LB/S players. Since this seems to be the direction again I want to know if you guys agree with my thoughts.

It seems that the consensus ftom griz fans is to try and chase the behemoth big bodies in the portal instead of the best athletes available.

IMHO the defensive philosophy needs to change. The front whether it's 3-3, 4-3 or 4-2 is almost irrelevant. What is more important is the style. The griz play the disruptive, chaotic style with lots of twists, slants, pressure and coverage patterns. The bizon and cats play an anchor read and react. I don't think either style fits the griz personnel.
The current griz defense is too complicated for young freshmen or new portal players to be effective in. Current teams can exploit our complicated defense with RPO.They should adopt the much simpler scheme, less pre snap movement, less complicated blitzing, less thinking. More quick gap penetration more speed and less complicated assignments. Currently , Clemson and Florida State are playing that style.
 
Ut-Grizfan said:
Not an attempt to be Negative but Data doesnt lie

-We apparently aren't making any schematic changes on Defense despite Statistical data proving it fails to perform against the upper FCS schools. Bobby 2.0 against MSU + the Dakota States we're giving up an average of 251 Rushing yards per game with a 4-9 record. It's also apparently an automatic loss if we play an Away Playoff game against them as well (since 2018 we're 0-6 when playing on the Road or at Neutral Sites in the Postseason and only have a 3-15 record overall against teams who finished with a Winning record giving us a Winning Percentage of 20%).

Why are we once again doing the same thing despite it not working well against our peer Opponents and how much does this impact your guys hopes for next year?
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Very valid observations.
 
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