If it is Hauck....

[BadlandsGrizFan]

Im excited to have a coach that knows how to win in the post season and get to a championship in Frisco while I still live here lol.

 

[PlayerRep]

A more important question is “What about Hauck concerns you?” Hauck has had a lot of success here, but it didn’t come without an off-field price.

Okay, let's see your specifics for the off-field price. Don't bother with impression, if that's all you have. Feel free to include any off-field price at UNLV too.

 

[reinell30]

Bobby Hauck is a great coach for the Griz. You haters, please stop with bringing up the past and the hateful comments. Bobby knows what happened here before, I am sure he will do all in his power to see that it doesn't happen again. I know this is asking a lot for this site. Now, let the positive energy flow all the way to Frisco. For once I might get to use my hotel reservations down there.

 

[NLGrizFan]

It’s not if, it’s when... we go to Frisco and take back what is ours.

Let us hope, and its not like we went to Chattanooga, and laid an egg with a triple yolk.

Valid point. I’m guessing 8 years at the FBS level has changed a few things.

 

[poorgriz]

If it is Hauck.... it will be yet another experiment at the HC position. Yes Bobby was a proven winner in a weak Big Sky a long time ago, but will he be able to win there again? It will be like taking your ex girlfriend back. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Will he be the guy that can compete for the Big Sky title again? You'll find out in 2020, 2021 or so.

 

[bigkid]

Bobby Hauck will be an excellent coach for Montana. All the noise is just that......noise.

 

[GRIZFAN20]

If it is Hauck.... it will be yet another experiment at the HC position. Yes Bobby was a proven winner in a weak Big Sky a long time ago, but will he be able to win there again? It will be like taking your ex girlfriend back. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Will he be the guy that can compete for the Big Sky title again? You'll find out in 2020, 2021 or so.

That is very true, but from a personal standpoint, I would rather take on this experiment than hope for similar results from someone who hasn't been a HC before. And I honestly think we will know if Hauck was a good choice or not sooner than 2020. There is enough talent on this team that he can at least be very competitive earlier than that.

If Hauck is not hired this time around & whoever the next coach is doesn't pan out, Hauck will go down as one of the great unknowns.

 

[Catsrgrood]

If it is Hauck.... it will be yet another experiment at the HC position. Yes Bobby was a proven winner in a weak Big Sky a long time ago, but will he be able to win there again? It will be like taking your ex girlfriend back. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Will he be the guy that can compete for the Big Sky title again? You'll find out in 2020, 2021 or so.

That is very true, but from a personal standpoint, I would rather take on this experiment than hope for similar results from someone who hasn't been a HC before. And I honestly think we will know if Hauck was a good choice or not sooner than 2020. There is enough talent on this team that he can at least be very competitive earlier than that.

If Hauck is not hired this time around & whoever the next coach is doesn't pan out, Hauck will go down as one of the great unknowns.

Serious question, honestly not trolling or trying to stir things up. I'm not a big fan of that and like to actually talk about both the Cats and Griz in at least a semi-civil manner.

What if Hauck comes in and goes 6-5 or 7-4 in year one and misses the playoffs? Are these boosters going to be calling for his head right away? Is there going to be some patience in Griz nation to see what he can do with 2-3 years if the results aren't immediate like some assume they will be? (This is almost a rhetorical question, of course Hauck will be here for at least 3 years barring a crazy 1-10 season or something, but how much grumbling will be happening if he does struggle?)

It seems the majority of fans on this board are for the Hauck hire, but the ones are against it will be screaming "I told you so" if he's anything less than 8-3 right away.

There is no doubt the Griz were damn good in Haucks first tenure, but as its been stated many times now, the Big Sky is different now, a lot more even across the board. Also, Hauck stepped into a great situation and really kept it rolling the first time around. He hasn't had to "build" a program yet as a head coach. He'd be taking over what is frankly a decent team at best and there will most likely be some substantial turnover from Stitts recruits. I wouldn't say it's a total rebuild, but there will most likely be some big changes on the team with the new staff.

As poorgriz said, this really is an experiment bringing him in for round 2, 8 years later.

If nothing else it'll be interesting to see it all go down.

 

[mtgriz]

Every head coaching hire is an experiment!

 

[i_the_sky]

YOU NAILED IT! Mental toughness, conditioning, strength and stamina!!! These kids that have been playing under coach Stitt are about to see what D-1 football is all about! And they will be impressed to know more and more about coach Hauck and the reality of being a National Champion!!! Life just went up in Missoula! Seth Bodnar(new president) has already turned us in the right direction!!! A great day for the state of Montana... One of our own has come back to roost... Congratulations Bobby Hauck! My prayers have been answered!! "Go Griz"!!!

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

Curious, how does Bobby seal the deal with recruits without Johnny Carinos?

 

[griz5700]

If it is Hauck.... it will be yet another experiment at the HC position. Yes Bobby was a proven winner in a weak Big Sky a long time ago, but will he be able to win there again? It will be like taking your ex girlfriend back. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Will he be the guy that can compete for the Big Sky title again? You'll find out in 2020, 2021 or so.

No. It just seems that way because Montana hasn’t been dominating it. It’s the same bsc, just more teams.

*It’s a 5-star matchup because the Griz and Hauck are in it.*

 

[griz5700]

If it is Hauck.... it will be yet another experiment at the HC position. Yes Bobby was a proven winner in a weak Big Sky a long time ago, but will he be able to win there again? It will be like taking your ex girlfriend back. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Will he be the guy that can compete for the Big Sky title again? You'll find out in 2020, 2021 or so.

No. It just seems that way because Montana hasn’t been dominating it. It’s the same bsc, just more teams.

*It’s a 5-star matchup because the Griz and Hauck are in it.*

 

[grizpack]

If it is Hauck.... it will be yet another experiment at the HC position. Yes Bobby was a proven winner in a weak Big Sky a long time ago, but will he be able to win there again? It will be like taking your ex girlfriend back. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Will he be the guy that can compete for the Big Sky title again? You'll find out in 2020, 2021 or so.

Isn't every hire of a HC another experiment? Wasn't Choate?

 

[TCCGRIZ]

If it is Hauck.... it will be yet another experiment at the HC position. Yes Bobby was a proven winner in a weak Big Sky a long time ago, but will he be able to win there again? It will be like taking your ex girlfriend back. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Will he be the guy that can compete for the Big Sky title again? You'll find out in 2020, 2021 or so.

Isn't every hire of a HC another experiment? Wasn't Choate?

No Choate was hired to field test the Manzier (aka the Bro). You ever watch him on the side lines jump up and down . Jesus he is going to knock himself out with those :shock:

 

[grizghost]

l'm not sure the BSC has gotten better..l'm thinking the Griz have just gotten worse!

 

[grizrgood]

A more important question is “What about Hauck concerns you?” Hauck has had a lot of success here, but it didn’t come without an off-field price.

Okay, let's see your specifics for the off-field price. Don't bother with impression, if that's all you have. Feel free to include any off-field price at UNLV too.

Or... start a new thread....again.

 

[CDAGRIZ]

If it is Hauck.... it will be yet another experiment at the HC position. Yes Bobby was a proven winner in a weak Big Sky a long time ago, but will he be able to win there again? It will be like taking your ex girlfriend back. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Will he be the guy that can compete for the Big Sky title again? You'll find out in 2020, 2021 or so.

Isn't every hire of a HC another experiment? Wasn't Choate?

No Choate was hired to field test the Manzier (aka the Bro). You ever watch him on the side lines jump up and down . Jesus he is going to knock himself out with those :shock:

You don't want to talk to him if he's in a bad moob. Very mooby guy.

 

[PlayerRep]

If it is Hauck.... it will be yet another experiment at the HC position. Yes Bobby was a proven winner in a weak Big Sky a long time ago, but will he be able to win there again? It will be like taking your ex girlfriend back. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Will he be the guy that can compete for the Big Sky title again? You'll find out in 2020, 2021 or so.

That is very true, but from a personal standpoint, I would rather take on this experiment than hope for similar results from someone who hasn't been a HC before. And I honestly think we will know if Hauck was a good choice or not sooner than 2020. There is enough talent on this team that he can at least be very competitive earlier than that.

If Hauck is not hired this time around & whoever the next coach is doesn't pan out, Hauck will go down as one of the great unknowns.

Serious question, honestly not trolling or trying to stir things up. I'm not a big fan of that and like to actually talk about both the Cats and Griz in at least a semi-civil manner.

What if Hauck comes in and goes 6-5 or 7-4 in year one and misses the playoffs? Are these boosters going to be calling for his head right away? Is there going to be some patience in Griz nation to see what he can do with 2-3 years if the results aren't immediate like some assume they will be? (This is almost a rhetorical question, of course Hauck will be here for at least 3 years barring a crazy 1-10 season or something, but how much grumbling will be happening if he does struggle?)

It seems the majority of fans on this board are for the Hauck hire, but the ones are against it will be screaming "I told you so" if he's anything less than 8-3 right away.

There is no doubt the Griz were damn good in Haucks first tenure, but as its been stated many times now, the Big Sky is different now, a lot more even across the board. Also, Hauck stepped into a great situation and really kept it rolling the first time around. He hasn't had to "build" a program yet as a head coach. He'd be taking over what is frankly a decent team at best and there will most likely be some substantial turnover from Stitts recruits. I wouldn't say it's a total rebuild, but there will most likely be some big changes on the team with the new staff.

As poorgriz said, this really is an experiment bringing him in for round 2, 8 years later.

If nothing else it'll be interesting to see it all go down.

Serious answer. There will be no calling for Hauck's head if that happens in year one. Not even grumbling. But most will think it didn't go as well as hoped for. Other factors will come into play too. There will be enough patience for 2 or 3 years, unless things really don't look good.

The ones who are against it are not big supporters and are just big or little mouths on the internet. No one of importance will pay attention to them.

Hauck didn't come into a great situation last time. Team had lost 3 of last 4 games. Recruiting had slipped. This time, there is talent but some holes (as there always is) and some perceived lack of toughness, at least by some, including some Cat fans. There's a qb, some receivers, a returner, and some other very good players. I assume most of this can be filled or fixed.

He doesn't have to build a program. Neither did Stitt, but he apparently thought he did, and changed too many things and people. He wanted too much to be his way.

Many of the big assistants will stay under Hauck. Other coaches will be people familiar to the remaining staff and Griz fans, is my guess.

As usual, poorgriz doesn't know what he's talking about. He makes an occasional good post, but he's usually a troll, or sometimes an idiot. My view of you is diminished by your citing poorgriz.

 

[grizrgood]

Here is what excites me:

- his attention to detail. There is an awesome article out there all about Hauck's special teams at SDSU and why they are so highly ranked. It keeps going back to his attention to detail, his preparation, his schemes. The folks around him call him an absolute technician on film study, breaking it down, and exploiting a weakness. I truly believe this attention to detail is the difference between wins and losses many times. I think Hauck and his perfection and his preparation helps the Griz win games they've been losing the last few years.

- the discipline and accountability. If you screw up and miss assignments, drop passes, or fumble the football, Hauck isn't afraid to sit you out for a while to think about it

- the swagger - Haslam was dead on when he said we need the swagger back. Whether it's confidence, swagger, cockiness i think we need it back. Hauck has it and will help instill it in this team.

- his hatred of the Cats - that is what makes a rivalry even better. He knows how big that game is and he won't even call those ass hats over there "Montana State". It drives them all crazy to be disrespected and I love it. We need that back, too.

What are you excited about?

I agree with your post completely! I do hope it’s Hauck because he’s an known commodity and IMO give us the best, quickest chance to bring the “swagger” back to Missoula. If hired, of course he’d have to get it done sooner rather than later but that will be the case for any coach of this program.