Line up and sound off Chicken Littles

[The_Real_Chief]

You all know who you are, don’t make me sift through the game thread to round you all up! You have been wishing for the staff and team to fail, and you know it, I know it, everyone on here knows it. So just come forward and say, Go Griz!

You do realize there was a time beating Idaho State was pretty much assumed going into the season. I am a fan of the pro style offense, so its more of a personal preference than Stitt. If I were running the show i'd follow the North Dakota State methodology and bully some people up front.

Yup, that's just brilliant. Why won't Haslam hire you? You seem to have it all figured out.

You don't beat Alabama by trying to be Alabama. It's why Wisconsin owns the B1G West.

Copying North Dakota State won't work. They've already done it. You only win through two methods: by being bigger, stronger, faster, and even richer than your opponent, or you outsmart them. In the Big Sky, the first one should just work. But on a national scale, to get back to where we want to get, it'll take a little smarts. Montana is a kickass school, with kickass facilities, but we sure as hell aren't alone there.

Wyoming copied it, and its seemed to work pretty well over there? Wouldn't you put us in the same category as a NDSU or Wyoming geographically and the type of players we acquire? Bobby did a great job of punching teams in the mouth, then later on he evolved a bit in the type of offense he ran but we were still a very physical team. To me being a Montana kid I always associate Griz football with winning, grit, hard work, and toughness.

 

[krammer]

I should add that I'm going through this exact same thing as a coach, and therefore, I'm more than qualified to critique the Griz coaches.

This season for me: win big, lose big, win big, lose a close one, win, win. Here's the rundown:

1-The Sour Apples didn't stand a chance in the opener. Undisciplined play. Likely a lot of transfers.

2-The Purple Rock Stars were just that. Hand picked, and well-coached. Many fans were calling for my head afterward even though most of the Rock Stars were 5, and we were forced to play three 4-year-olds. Our kids gave a great, injury-free effort, and we simply moved on as a team.

3-The Cheetahs came in one player down with a tantrum, but it was still a rout win for us. Most fans thought it was just because the Cheetahs were depleted. Many still wanted me gone.

4-The Cherry Bombs looked great in warmups, but we jumped out to a 4-0 lead. They came back and took it 5-4 when we had two f***[*] own goals. Also, I had my best player go down with a bee-sting at the 13:24 minute mark. I was a gonner for sure. Let's just say the community was "organizing." Many said I adhered to the "no goalie policy" too strictly, as many squads got around the rule with a defensive specialist. But I stayed true to the spirit of the game.

5-The Pink Princesses came in looking tough on field #5. Trap game. We were the 8am game with four players who are "bad waker-uppers." We sneaked by in a shootout 12-9. Parents said our defense was atrocious.

6-The Blue Bombers. They were very disciplined in pre-game and snack time, but we knew we had them from the first kickoff when they took seven minutes to line up correctly. They had a few garbage goals in the first half, but we unleashed the beast in the second to win 8-4.

As a U6 girls' soccer coach, I know what the Griz staff is going through with all the naysaying, bally-hoo, and chirping from those who have never coached the game. It's like, hey, Linda, I don't give three shits about when Grace's violin lessons are, if your kid doesn't do the sprints on Wednesday, she sits on Saturday morning. I'll give a few tidbits here and there to the fans at the PTA meetings, but we stay close as a team in terms of scheming and long-term goals. Sorry not sorry. I'm trying to win a championship for the Purple Mermaids here, and I don't have time to listen to jokers from the stands.

POTY nominee !

"Bad waker-uppers"....priceless.

agree, nominee for sure,,,,that is some funny stuff right there....well done.

 

[kemajic]

Kem go home, you're drunk.

Nah, I can get the facts wrong when I'm drunk.

 

[Stop_HammerTime69]

If you think Stitt inherited the same situation as Hauck, you're in denial.

The Griz had lost 3 of their last four games (including one to MSU in Missoula) prior to BH taking over.
The Griz had won 3 of their last four games (including a blowout of MSU in Missoula) prior to Stitt taking over. So good point, indeed, Stitt did not inherit the same situation as Hauck.

Holy shit. Really?

You’re gonna argue the state of our program in 2014 was better than in 2002?

Like...you can’t be serious.

I mean, people have taken some huge leaps in logic to bash Stitt, but this might just be the worst I’ve ever seen.

Can you point out an argument or huge leaps that I made? I simply pulled up easily available facts to respond to a post in agreement. Check out the facts yourself if in disbelief.

You put up 4 games and called them "the state of the program."

 

[Stop_HammerTime69]

You all know who you are, don’t make me sift through the game thread to round you all up! You have been wishing for the staff and team to fail, and you know it, I know it, everyone on here knows it. So just come forward and say, Go Griz!

You do realize there was a time beating Idaho State was pretty much assumed going into the season. I am a fan of the pro style offense, so its more of a personal preference than Stitt. If I were running the show i'd follow the North Dakota State methodology and bully some people up front.

Yup, that's just brilliant. Why won't Haslam hire you? You seem to have it all figured out.

You don't beat Alabama by trying to be Alabama. It's why Wisconsin owns the B1G West.

Copying North Dakota State won't work. They've already done it. You only win through two methods: by being bigger, stronger, faster, and even richer than your opponent, or you outsmart them. In the Big Sky, the first one should just work. But on a national scale, to get back to where we want to get, it'll take a little smarts. Montana is a kickass school, with kickass facilities, but we sure as hell aren't alone there.

Wyoming copied it, and its seemed to work pretty well over there? Wouldn't you put us in the same category as a NDSU or Wyoming geographically and the type of players we acquire? Bobby did a great job of punching teams in the mouth, then later on he evolved a bit in the type of offense he ran but we were still a very physical team. To me being a Montana kid I always associate Griz football with winning, grit, hard work, and toughness.

Wyoming didn't copy it. Craig Bohl is the guy who built North Dakota State into what it is, Wyoming faces some similar challenges, but it's not the same model. Good coaches and good program builders recognize that. And if you notice, he has somewhat shifted from a "defense-first" model down in Laramie. There are some similarities, but it's not a "copy and paste" deal down there.

 

[AZGrizFan]

The Hauck players had three chances in 7 years (including one in his second year); that's all they could ask for. How many chances have Stitt players had? Go ahead and look it up...I'll wait. :| :|

If you think Stitt inherited the same situation as Hauck, you're in denial.

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The Griz had lost 3 of their last four games (including one to MSU in Missoula) prior to BH taking over.
The Griz had won 3 of their last four games (including a blowout of MSU in Missoula) prior to Stitt taking over. So good point, indeed, Stitt did not inherit the same situation as Hauck.

I don't know where you're from, but it can't be too far from the Crazies.

By that logic if Stitt gets fired tomorrow his successor is inheriting a Cadillac again! :lol:

 

[SoldierGriz]

If you think Stitt inherited the same situation as Hauck, you're in denial.

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The Griz had lost 3 of their last four games (including one to MSU in Missoula) prior to BH taking over.
The Griz had won 3 of their last four games (including a blowout of MSU in Missoula) prior to Stitt taking over. So good point, indeed, Stitt did not inherit the same situation as Hauck.

I don't know where you're from, but it can't be too far from the Crazies.

By that logic if Stitt gets fired tomorrow his successor is inheriting a Cadillac again! :lol:

Honestly, if you believe the recruiting hype (which I do) - then it is possible a new coach running a similar offense would inherit a version of a cadillac. I'm not FOR it btw.

But, the staff as it exists TODAY is less then stellar. Extension or not - Stitt has to make changes IMO. I'd start with replacing 2 on the defensive side of the ball.

 

[kemajic]

The Griz had lost 3 of their last four games (including one to MSU in Missoula) prior to BH taking over.
The Griz had won 3 of their last four games (including a blowout of MSU in Missoula) prior to Stitt taking over. So good point, indeed, Stitt did not inherit the same situation as Hauck.

Holy shit. Really?

You’re gonna argue the state of our program in 2014 was better than in 2002?

Like...you can’t be serious.

I mean, people have taken some huge leaps in logic to bash Stitt, but this might just be the worst I’ve ever seen.

Can you point out an argument or huge leaps that I made? I simply pulled up easily available facts to respond to a post in agreement. Check out the facts yourself if in disbelief.

You put up 4 games and called them "the state of the program."

Never said anything like that. You made up stuff when the facts didn't fit your narrative. I just pulled up some data in response to a post. Amazing how a little data can bring out waves of defensiveness. Kind of fun.

 

[Ursa Major]

I should add that I'm going through this exact same thing as a coach, and therefore, I'm more than qualified to critique the Griz coaches.

This season for me: win big, lose big, win big, lose a close one, win, win. Here's the rundown:

1-The Sour Apples didn't stand a chance in the opener. Undisciplined play. Likely a lot of transfers.

2-The Purple Rock Stars were just that. Hand picked, and well-coached. Many fans were calling for my head afterward even though most of the Rock Stars were 5, and we were forced to play three 4-year-olds. Our kids gave a great, injury-free effort, and we simply moved on as a team.

3-The Cheetahs came in one player down with a tantrum, but it was still a rout win for us. Most fans thought it was just because the Cheetahs were depleted. Many still wanted me gone.

4-The Cherry Bombs looked great in warmups, but we jumped out to a 4-0 lead. They came back and took it 5-4 when we had two fucking own goals. Also, I had my best player go down with a bee-sting at the 13:24 minute mark. I was a gonner for sure. Let's just say the community was "organizing." Many said I adhered to the "no goalie policy" too strictly, as many squads got around the rule with a defensive specialist. But I stayed true to the spirit of the game.

5-The Pink Princesses came in looking tough on field #5. Trap game. We were the 8am game with four players who are "bad waker-uppers." We sneaked by in a shootout 12-9. Parents said our defense was atrocious.

6-The Blue Bombers. They were very disciplined in pre-game and snack time, but we knew we had them from the first kickoff when they took seven minutes to line up correctly. They had a few garbage goals in the first half, but we unleashed the beast in the second to win 8-4.

As a U6 girls' soccer coach, I know what the Griz staff is going through with all the naysaying, bally-hoo, and chirping from those who have never coached the game. It's like, hey, Linda, I don't give three shits about when Grace's violin lessons are, if your kid doesn't do the sprints on Wednesday, she sits on Saturday morning. I'll give a few tidbits here and there to the fans at the PTA meetings, but we stay close as a team in terms of scheming and long-term goals. Sorry not sorry. I'm trying to win a championship for the Purple Mermaids here, and I don't have time to listen to jokers from the stands.

Hahahahaha! Bravo, good sir! POTY NOMINATION

 

[Stop_HammerTime69]

Holy shit. Really?

You’re gonna argue the state of our program in 2014 was better than in 2002?

Like...you can’t be serious.

I mean, people have taken some huge leaps in logic to bash Stitt, but this might just be the worst I’ve ever seen.

Can you point out an argument or huge leaps that I made? I simply pulled up easily available facts to respond to a post in agreement. Check out the facts yourself if in disbelief.

You put up 4 games and called them "the state of the program."

Never said anything like that. You made up stuff when the facts didn't fit your narrative. I just pulled up some data in response to a post. Amazing how a little data can bring out waves of defensiveness. Kind of fun.

Gotta love eGriz' resident pathological liar.

 

[SoldierGriz]

Can you point out an argument or huge leaps that I made? I simply pulled up easily available facts to respond to a post in agreement. Check out the facts yourself if in disbelief.

You put up 4 games and called them "the state of the program."

Never said anything like that. You made up stuff when the facts didn't fit your narrative. I just pulled up some data in response to a post. Amazing how a little data can bring out waves of defensiveness. Kind of fun.

Gotta love eGriz' resident pathological liar.

Just use the quote function and show us where he said it. Should be easy enough for you.

 

[SoldierGriz]

Can you point out an argument or huge leaps that I made? I simply pulled up easily available facts to respond to a post in agreement. Check out the facts yourself if in disbelief.

You put up 4 games and called them "the state of the program."

Never said anything like that. You made up stuff when the facts didn't fit your narrative. I just pulled up some data in response to a post. Amazing how a little data can bring out waves of defensiveness. Kind of fun.

Gotta love eGriz' resident pathological liar.

Just use the quote function and show us where he said it. Should be easy enough for you.

 

[AZGrizFan]

The Griz had lost 3 of their last four games (including one to MSU in Missoula) prior to BH taking over.
The Griz had won 3 of their last four games (including a blowout of MSU in Missoula) prior to Stitt taking over. So good point, indeed, Stitt did not inherit the same situation as Hauck.

I don't know where you're from, but it can't be too far from the Crazies.

By that logic if Stitt gets fired tomorrow his successor is inheriting a Cadillac again! :lol:

Honestly, if you believe the recruiting hype (which I do) - then it is possible a new coach running a similar offense would inherit a version of a cadillac. I'm not FOR it btw.

But, the staff as it exists TODAY is less then stellar. Extension or not - Stitt has to make changes IMO. I'd start with replacing 2 on the defensive side of the ball.

Agreed, unless we see significant improvement between now and the end of the year. 5 games to show us what he's got/learned. I assume the other one you're talking about is the ST coach?

 

[SoldierGriz]

I don't know where you're from, but it can't be too far from the Crazies.

By that logic if Stitt gets fired tomorrow his successor is inheriting a Cadillac again! :lol:

Honestly, if you believe the recruiting hype (which I do) - then it is possible a new coach running a similar offense would inherit a version of a cadillac. I'm not FOR it btw.

But, the staff as it exists TODAY is less then stellar. Extension or not - Stitt has to make changes IMO. I'd start with replacing 2 on the defensive side of the ball.

Agreed, unless we see significant improvement between now and the end of the year. 5 games to show us what he's got/learned. I assume the other one you're talking about is the ST coach?

Yes. Two years' worth of lousy STs. I know he coaches the LBs also. I'm not sure they are well coached this year either. I think they are talented athletes...I'll just leave it at that.

 

[kemajic]

Can you point out an argument or huge leaps that I made? I simply pulled up easily available facts to respond to a post in agreement. Check out the facts yourself if in disbelief.

You put up 4 games and called them "the state of the program."

Never said anything like that. You made up stuff when the facts didn't fit your narrative. I just pulled up some data in response to a post. Amazing how a little data can bring out waves of defensiveness. Kind of fun.

Gotta love eGriz' resident pathological liar.

You've been called out, Newbie, and you have nada. Go away; make up stuff somewhere else.

 

[Stop_HammerTime69]

You put up 4 games and called them "the state of the program."

Never said anything like that. You made up stuff when the facts didn't fit your narrative. I just pulled up some data in response to a post. Amazing how a little data can bring out waves of defensiveness. Kind of fun.

Gotta love eGriz' resident pathological liar.

You've been called out, Newbie, and you have nada. Go away; make up stuff somewhere else.

Let me pull a trick out of your book.

"Never said anything like that. You just made stuff up when the stats didn't fit your narrative."

Pull your head out of your ass

 

[The_Real_Chief]

Never said anything like that. You made up stuff when the facts didn't fit your narrative. I just pulled up some data in response to a post. Amazing how a little data can bring out waves of defensiveness. Kind of fun.

Gotta love eGriz' resident pathological liar.

You've been called out, Newbie, and you have nada. Go away; make up stuff somewhere else.

Let me pull a trick out of your book.

"Never said anything like that. You just made stuff up when the stats didn't fit your narrative."

Pull your head out of your ass

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

I should add that I'm going through this exact same thing as a coach, and therefore, I'm more than qualified to critique the Griz coaches.

This season for me: win big, lose big, win big, lose a close one, win, win. Here's the rundown:

1-The Sour Apples didn't stand a chance in the opener. Undisciplined play. Likely a lot of transfers.

2-The Purple Rock Stars were just that. Hand picked, and well-coached. Many fans were calling for my head afterward even though most of the Rock Stars were 5, and we were forced to play three 4-year-olds. Our kids gave a great, injury-free effort, and we simply moved on as a team.

3-The Cheetahs came in one player down with a tantrum, but it was still a rout win for us. Most fans thought it was just because the Cheetahs were depleted. Many still wanted me gone.

4-The Cherry Bombs looked great in warmups, but we jumped out to a 4-0 lead. They came back and took it 5-4 when we had two f***[*] own goals. Also, I had my best player go down with a bee-sting at the 13:24 minute mark. I was a gonner for sure. Let's just say the community was "organizing." Many said I adhered to the "no goalie policy" too strictly, as many squads got around the rule with a defensive specialist. But I stayed true to the spirit of the game.

5-The Pink Princesses came in looking tough on field #5. Trap game. We were the 8am game with four players who are "bad waker-uppers." We sneaked by in a shootout 12-9. Parents said our defense was atrocious.

6-The Blue Bombers. They were very disciplined in pre-game and snack time, but we knew we had them from the first kickoff when they took seven minutes to line up correctly. They had a few garbage goals in the first half, but we unleashed the beast in the second to win 8-4.

As a U6 girls' soccer coach, I know what the Griz staff is going through with all the naysaying, bally-hoo, and chirping from those who have never coached the game. It's like, hey, Linda, I don't give three shits about when Grace's violin lessons are, if your kid doesn't do the sprints on Wednesday, she sits on Saturday morning. I'll give a few tidbits here and there to the fans at the PTA meetings, but we stay close as a team in terms of scheming and long-term goals. Sorry not sorry. I'm trying to win a championship for the Purple Mermaids here, and I don't have time to listen to jokers from the stands.

Those eff'n Cherry Bombs.

 

[b_f_c_99]

I should add that I'm going through this exact same thing as a coach, and therefore, I'm more than qualified to critique the Griz coaches.

This season for me: win big, lose big, win big, lose a close one, win, win. Here's the rundown:

1-The Sour Apples didn't stand a chance in the opener. Undisciplined play. Likely a lot of transfers.

2-The Purple Rock Stars were just that. Hand picked, and well-coached. Many fans were calling for my head afterward even though most of the Rock Stars were 5, and we were forced to play three 4-year-olds. Our kids gave a great, injury-free effort, and we simply moved on as a team.

3-The Cheetahs came in one player down with a tantrum, but it was still a rout win for us. Most fans thought it was just because the Cheetahs were depleted. Many still wanted me gone.

4-The Cherry Bombs looked great in warmups, but we jumped out to a 4-0 lead. They came back and took it 5-4 when we had two f***[*] own goals. Also, I had my best player go down with a bee-sting at the 13:24 minute mark. I was a gonner for sure. Let's just say the community was "organizing." Many said I adhered to the "no goalie policy" too strictly, as many squads got around the rule with a defensive specialist. But I stayed true to the spirit of the game.

5-The Pink Princesses came in looking tough on field #5. Trap game. We were the 8am game with four players who are "bad waker-uppers." We sneaked by in a shootout 12-9. Parents said our defense was atrocious.

6-The Blue Bombers. They were very disciplined in pre-game and snack time, but we knew we had them from the first kickoff when they took seven minutes to line up correctly. They had a few garbage goals in the first half, but we unleashed the beast in the second to win 8-4.

As a U6 girls' soccer coach, I know what the Griz staff is going through with all the naysaying, bally-hoo, and chirping from those who have never coached the game. It's like, hey, Linda, I don't give three shits about when Grace's violin lessons are, if your kid doesn't do the sprints on Wednesday, she sits on Saturday morning. I'll give a few tidbits here and there to the fans at the PTA meetings, but we stay close as a team in terms of scheming and long-term goals. Sorry not sorry. I'm trying to win a championship for the Purple Mermaids here, and I don't have time to listen to jokers from the stands.

I'm going to have to give you a "Go Purple Mermaids!"

 

[mcg]

I should add that I'm going through this exact same thing as a coach, and therefore, I'm more than qualified to critique the Griz coaches.

This season for me: win big, lose big, win big, lose a close one, win, win. Here's the rundown:

1-The Sour Apples didn't stand a chance in the opener. Undisciplined play. Likely a lot of transfers.

2-The Purple Rock Stars were just that. Hand picked, and well-coached. Many fans were calling for my head afterward even though most of the Rock Stars were 5, and we were forced to play three 4-year-olds. Our kids gave a great, injury-free effort, and we simply moved on as a team.

3-The Cheetahs came in one player down with a tantrum, but it was still a rout win for us. Most fans thought it was just because the Cheetahs were depleted. Many still wanted me gone.

4-The Cherry Bombs looked great in warmups, but we jumped out to a 4-0 lead. They came back and took it 5-4 when we had two f***[*] own goals. Also, I had my best player go down with a bee-sting at the 13:24 minute mark. I was a gonner for sure. Let's just say the community was "organizing." Many said I adhered to the "no goalie policy" too strictly, as many squads got around the rule with a defensive specialist. But I stayed true to the spirit of the game.

5-The Pink Princesses came in looking tough on field #5. Trap game. We were the 8am game with four players who are "bad waker-uppers." We sneaked by in a shootout 12-9. Parents said our defense was atrocious.

6-The Blue Bombers. They were very disciplined in pre-game and snack time, but we knew we had them from the first kickoff when they took seven minutes to line up correctly. They had a few garbage goals in the first half, but we unleashed the beast in the second to win 8-4.

As a U6 girls' soccer coach, I know what the Griz staff is going through with all the naysaying, bally-hoo, and chirping from those who have never coached the game. It's like, hey, Linda, I don't give three shits about when Grace's violin lessons are, if your kid doesn't do the sprints on Wednesday, she sits on Saturday morning. I'll give a few tidbits here and there to the fans at the PTA meetings, but we stay close as a team in terms of scheming and long-term goals. Sorry not sorry. I'm trying to win a championship for the Purple Mermaids here, and I don't have time to listen to jokers from the stands.

The thing about the Cherry Bombs is that they have really bought in to what their coach is saying; they tie their shoes, keep their shirts tucked in, know which way to kick the ball. Most importantly, they really hydrate well with their 'Cherry Bomb' half time drink, half cherry gatorade and half ginger ale, makes them really strong after half time.