'68griz said:No, he is a new coach. He is no more "deserving" of our support than Stitt or any other just-hired coach. Of course, I will root for him and cheer for the Griz, because that is what I do, and have done for 60+ years. But, I won't do it because I think he "deserves" that I do so.Spanky said:Do you think it is appropriate for people to oppose him before his first practice?'68griz said:FWIW, I have known the Hauck family for half a century. They are terrific people. That said, I do not think Bobby is a god, and I too have some issues with some of his defensive hires and with the fact he did not retain either Selle or Ferriter. I'm more or less okay with the fact that Bobby was re-hired, but I still think it's a bit like marrying your ex. I am not going to support him blindly, and I think that is what some people are doing here.
He is one of the greatest coaches in our history and deserves our support.
Hauck is not really "new". He has coached here successfully for 7 year and has considerable FBS experience, with mostly positive but some mixed results. He is hardly a new coach like Stitt was. There is considerable data to indicate that Hauck has a good chance of being successful again and with being more popular with large and medium donors, as well as former players (not necessarily the one in the junior/senior class when Hauck first arrived at UM).