mthoopsfan said:
UncleRico said:
The best coach in NFL is Andy Reed and it isn't even close to number 2. The best coach in FBS is Nick Saban. I think Bobby and his crew have their backs against the wall for sure. But the Griz hiring and firing guys on a regular basis make the possibility of the Griz becoming Nebraska of FCS . It becomes an unattractive job. I don't think people realize how low the pay is for coaching staff in comparison to other programs. Where did Hauck say he doesn't want superstars? Where do you find these magical innovative young coaches you speak of? Remember the last "innovative" guy at UM? The idea that these guys can't coach I think is wrong and very simplistic in my opinion. Do I think they should bring in more young coaches? yes. But do you want a whole staff of unproven guys that don't realize the expectations of coaching here? Just about anywhere else in FCS if you were 4-1 the supporters would be happy. Here there are people calling for your head mid season. You going to put that on some 32 year old "whiz kid?" Would he bring his family to Missoula? You can bring in innovation but you better also bring in someone thick skinned that beats the Cats right away or their ass in the same boat as this staff right away.
The Griz staff isn't old. The d-line coach is young. Erickson is young. Justin Green isn't very old. Cooper isn't that old. MSU '04. So, early 40s. Some guys are in their early 50's. I think Pease is the oldest, and he isn't a coach. Tim H. graduated about 1990. Maybe the same for the corner's coach. This is post is not directed to the above post.
...l never sad Hauck and company couldn't coach I was implying they were outdated in there relationship
to the changing times...that's why we have suffered in recruiting...I never said old guys couldn't coach
either...some older coaches are fun to be around and younger guys gravitate towards them...or they are
just winners and they have become icons (Saban)...Hauck isn't Saban...young guys will play for legend's..
but there very few of these guys around .... we can't afford them.
younger coaches ... late 30's and early 40's..Ferris coach is old but still can coach these young players..
so should be considered..if they are young coaches I would look for pedigree...what program they
have been attached too..do they know how to win....Vigen was from North Dokota so he knew what
a winning program look like and worked with other successful coaching staffs..and he's somewhat
young....good move by MSU...he will be coaching FBS in the future..
....obviously these are my opinion to hiring the next coach...oh and don't be a dick in press conferences
....doesn't fare well for public image of the team and the fan base...