Stitt Crew vs Hauck Crew - what is noticeable

[garizzalies]

Night and day.
Would be easier to count the similarities than the differences.
Didn’t they both pick someone to run out with a sledge hammer?
They are both about the same height and age
They both have a son.
That might be about it

 

[PlayerRep]

Most players are focused and excited again, and are glad to be playing on this team, and some of them were not the past couple years, or not as much.

Olson has been discovered. Buss is playing hard than ever. Calhoun got to a better position.

The whole team is more physical on both side of the ball, especially the defense.

Injuries seem to be down, either due to luck or perhaps something else.

The crowd is becoming its old self again.

The president does push ups with the cadets after scores, or the first score.

 

[DrainBramage]

This offense to me is so much more complex to stop, tons of different formations, different plays out of each formation, shifting before the snap. I liked Stitt a bunch, thought he was a very nice guy, but for as much glamor as he got for an offensive genius, I honestly don't see it. Very versatile now, I like what I'm seeing. I agree with the other positives that have been mentioned. Good days ahead.

I really wanted to like Stitt, I enjoy seeing innovation and was willing to take the High risk/rewards that come with a creative mindset. That said, I'd have to agree; with mostly the same set of personnel our new coaches are able to put up a similar number of points without as many glaring mistakes. Conventional creativity works too.

 

[BWahlberg]

You guys know me, I'm a stats dork and obviously stats don't tell the whole story. Comparing 2018 so far to 2017's final tally;

- 2018's offense is averaging about 20 less yards per game but is (as expected) doing better with rushing yards. It is scoring 3 points more per game this year and holding the ball for precisely 1:00 more of TOP. The 2018 offense has about 2% less rate of converting 3rd downs than 2017's.

- 2018's defense is allowing an average of 10 yards less per game and almost 3 points less allowed per game. The 2018 defense is allowing 3rd down conversions at a rate of 1% more than the 2017 defense.

- Both offensively and defensively the 2017 team was slightly better at scoring TDs and preventing TDs in the red zone but interestingly enough the 2018 team is better overall at scoring once in the RZ (helps with Semenza being 100% at fieldgoals).

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In terms of the staff itself obviously it's moved from a younger staff that was maybe more "relatable" to players to a more traditional staff that's by far much more experienced but maybe a little less relatable.

So far this staff has shown a significantly better ability to game-plan for specific opponents.

I feel the prior staff was a little more conservative with some in-game decisions, thinking about the times of 4th and short plays the Griz this year have taken some risks on.

The way each staff ran spring and fall camps were night and day almost.

While really early I believe the results in the changes so far are really paying off.

 

[Grizzly96]

I would have to say the biggest difference I see is the respect from the players toward Hauck vs Stitt. I know several players and spoken to many more, players they love Huack and would run through a wall for him. They said Stitt, outside of a very few players, was very unpersonable and didn’t seem to show much interest to know his players. His office was not an open door and he expected his staff to be that way also. Hauck they say, has an open door anytime, asks them questions about their family, how they are doing, and checks on them.

Everything else aside for a moment, which coach would you rather play hard for?


That’s why despite seeing Hauck get in players asses hard, they don’t seem to be fazed. When a coach has a relationship with his players he can get on to them and they respect him as the Head coach, not just the position of head coach.

 

[Montana37]

Stitt was in over his head. Bad hire to begin with. Glad we got Bobby back

 

[Gaeilge1]

With regard to the idea that had Reese Phillips remained healthy Coach Stitt might still be here is certainly questionable. Remember all the accolades poured on Gresch Jensen, who I think filled in admirably. The problem last year was defense and special teams, things Reese had nothing to do with.

When you have more wide receivers on scholarship than you do offensive lineman you have a big problem at this level. I think Coach Stitt was the wrong guy at the wrong time and he would have been gone regardless of what happened to Reese Phillips.

 

[AZGrizFan]

With regard to the idea that had Reese Phillips remained healthy Coach Stitt might still be here is certainly questionable. Remember all the accolades poured on Gresch Jensen, who I think filled in admirably. The problem last year was defense and special teams, things Reese had nothing to do with.

When you have more wide receivers on scholarship than you do offensive lineman you have a big problem at this level. I think Coach Stitt was the wrong guy at the wrong time and he would have been gone regardless of what happened to Reese Phillips.

I disagree, but as I said, it's a question we'll never know the answer to, and I'm fine with that. I like what's going on right now and the trajectory this program is on. :thumb: :thumb:

 

[AllWeatherFan]

I've noticed that the head coach does not wear a green Griz hat. Always a good move when we're playing PSU.

 

[spsyk]

Hauck has a bunch of guys on his team that Stitt recruited, while Stitt had no guys that Hauck recruited.

If he had some of Hauck’s recruits, maybe he would still have a job, then again he would have to coach them.

 

[AllWeatherFan]

Just like Hauck would have had to coach Delaney's recruits, I guess.

 

[spsyk]

Great question and one we’ll never know the answer to. I’m kinda liking what we have going on right now so I’m good with not knowing the answer

I second that! I’m loving the heart, fight, and the giant chip on the shoulder of this team. This team plays with an edge that Stitt’s teams never had. No knock on Stitt, just not his style. I think Hauck’s style fits in with the tradition and mentality of the Griz much better. Go Griz!

Fight On

 

[spsyk]

Just like Hauck would have had to coach Delaney's recruits, I guess.

IMHO, with more success.

That is why Hauck is coaching, and Stitt is observing.

 

[IdahoGrizFan]

Another thing we have over the last 3 years is a 20 minute panoramic view of the end zone during a game. :loser: uke: :lame:

 

[spsyk]

hauck hasn't had to play his back-up qb as a starter

How many QB’s knock out with Stitt’s high school offense, while Hauck starting QB still in tack.

 

[hm.grwn.grizfan]

You guys know me, I'm a stats dork and obviously stats don't tell the whole story. Comparing 2018 so far to 2017's final tally;

- 2018's offense is averaging about 20 less yards per game but is (as expected) doing better with rushing yards. It is scoring 3 points more per game this year and holding the ball for precisely 1:00 more of TOP. The 2018 offense has about 2% less rate of converting 3rd downs than 2017's.

- 2018's defense is allowing an average of 10 yards less per game and almost 3 points less allowed per game. The 2018 defense is allowing 3rd down conversions at a rate of 1% more than the 2017 defense.

- Both offensively and defensively the 2017 team was slightly better at scoring TDs and preventing TDs in the red zone but interestingly enough the 2018 team is better overall at scoring once in the RZ (helps with Semenza being 100% at fieldgoals).

------------

In terms of the staff itself obviously it's moved from a younger staff that was maybe more "relatable" to players to a more traditional staff that's by far much more experienced but maybe a little less relatable.

So far this staff has shown a significantly better ability to game-plan for specific opponents.

I feel the prior staff was a little more conservative with some in-game decisions, thinking about the times of 4th and short plays the Griz this year have taken some risks on.

The way each staff ran spring and fall camps were night and day almost.

While really early I believe the results in the changes so far are really paying off.

Interesting statistical comparison Brint, but as Hauck would say, stats are for losers. This team clearly has an edge that stitt coached teams just didn’t have. Statistically cal poly should have maybe won or at least been in that game last Saturday, and yet they were routed. That is exactly how I felt when stitt was here, that statistically Montana was a good team that lacked je ne sais quoi.

 

[AllWeatherFan]

That is exactly how I felt when stitt was here, that statistically Montana was a good team that lacked je ne sais quoi.

It's a good thing the team didn't need je ne sais quoi when Delaney was coaching, because I I don't think he could have pronounced it in the locker room.

 

[hm.grwn.grizfan]

That is exactly how I felt when stitt was here, that statistically Montana was a good team that lacked je ne sais quoi.

It's a good thing the team didn't need je ne sais quoi when Delaney was coaching, because I I don't think he could have pronounced it in the locker room.

:lol:

 

[BWahlberg]

You guys know me, I'm a stats dork and obviously stats don't tell the whole story. Comparing 2018 so far to 2017's final tally;

- 2018's offense is averaging about 20 less yards per game but is (as expected) doing better with rushing yards. It is scoring 3 points more per game this year and holding the ball for precisely 1:00 more of TOP. The 2018 offense has about 2% less rate of converting 3rd downs than 2017's.

- 2018's defense is allowing an average of 10 yards less per game and almost 3 points less allowed per game. The 2018 defense is allowing 3rd down conversions at a rate of 1% more than the 2017 defense.

- Both offensively and defensively the 2017 team was slightly better at scoring TDs and preventing TDs in the red zone but interestingly enough the 2018 team is better overall at scoring once in the RZ (helps with Semenza being 100% at fieldgoals).

------------

In terms of the staff itself obviously it's moved from a younger staff that was maybe more "relatable" to players to a more traditional staff that's by far much more experienced but maybe a little less relatable.

So far this staff has shown a significantly better ability to game-plan for specific opponents.

I feel the prior staff was a little more conservative with some in-game decisions, thinking about the times of 4th and short plays the Griz this year have taken some risks on.

The way each staff ran spring and fall camps were night and day almost.

While really early I believe the results in the changes so far are really paying off.

Interesting statistical comparison Brint, but as Hauck would say, stats are for losers. This team clearly has an edge that stitt coached teams just didn’t have. Statistically cal poly should have maybe won or at least been in that game last Saturday, and yet they were routed. That is exactly how I felt when stitt was here, that statistically Montana was a good team that lacked je ne sais quoi.

Thought it was Choate that said that?

Anyways, yeah by no means am I arguing that based on these thin margin stats that Stitt should still be here. While it's somewhat observable statistically we certainly see it in games and on the field, there's been some great changes that are showing really good early results.

 

[hm.grwn.grizfan]

You guys know me, I'm a stats dork and obviously stats don't tell the whole story. Comparing 2018 so far to 2017's final tally;

- 2018's offense is averaging about 20 less yards per game but is (as expected) doing better with rushing yards. It is scoring 3 points more per game this year and holding the ball for precisely 1:00 more of TOP. The 2018 offense has about 2% less rate of converting 3rd downs than 2017's.

- 2018's defense is allowing an average of 10 yards less per game and almost 3 points less allowed per game. The 2018 defense is allowing 3rd down conversions at a rate of 1% more than the 2017 defense.

- Both offensively and defensively the 2017 team was slightly better at scoring TDs and preventing TDs in the red zone but interestingly enough the 2018 team is better overall at scoring once in the RZ (helps with Semenza being 100% at fieldgoals).

------------

In terms of the staff itself obviously it's moved from a younger staff that was maybe more "relatable" to players to a more traditional staff that's by far much more experienced but maybe a little less relatable.

So far this staff has shown a significantly better ability to game-plan for specific opponents.

I feel the prior staff was a little more conservative with some in-game decisions, thinking about the times of 4th and short plays the Griz this year have taken some risks on.

The way each staff ran spring and fall camps were night and day almost.

While really early I believe the results in the changes so far are really paying off.

Interesting statistical comparison Brint, but as Hauck would say, stats are for losers. This team clearly has an edge that stitt coached teams just didn’t have. Statistically cal poly should have maybe won or at least been in that game last Saturday, and yet they were routed. That is exactly how I felt when stitt was here, that statistically Montana was a good team that lacked je ne sais quoi.

Thought it was Choate that said that?

Anyways, yeah by no means am I arguing that based on these thin margin stats that Stitt should still be here. While it's somewhat observable statistically we certainly see it in games and on the field, there's been some great changes that are showing really good early results.

:thumb: