Stitt interviewing today per Football Scoop

[SoldierGriz]

Shit KH told some people it was "down" to 9 candidates on Wednesday. WTF!

Not sure I see what the issue is...guy is doing his due diligence.

msu-Northern had 62 candidates to start their search. Anyone know how many we had to start?

 

[Grizzlies1982]

Shit KH told some people it was "down" to 9 candidates on Wednesday. WTF!

Glad they are making headway. It is just too cumbersome when there are dozens to sort through.

 

[BDizzle]

My first choice is Pease. Think about it. We usually get special teams coaches from the FBS. He was the OC at Florida. One of the best in the game. That brings instant recognition right there. He is a Montana alum. He is well respected and has matured. If he keeps Ty and Green on staff, which it sounds like he wants to, he is the clear choice.

 

[PlayerRep]

I really don't know anything about Stitt even though I live in Denver now. Honestly the buzz around here is about CSU Pueblo, not Mines. Pueblo is 12-1 and playing in the D-II semis and beat Mines 20-12 this year at Mines. Perhaps Royce got his D-II Colorado schools messed up.

However, I can tell you about Pease. My best friend was a WR at Boise State from 04-08. Pease got there in 2006 and was his WR coach. Apparently Bryan Harsin was the OC in name only. During the week Harsin had to go to Pease and "ask his permission" to run plays during that week's game. Everything was run through Pease first then Harsin would call the approved plays during the game. My buddy loves Pease to this day and loved playing for him for what it is worth. He also desperately wants the job from what I am told.

After Pflu was hired O'Day told me that he thought Pease was "a staff away." Now that O'Day is gone that changes obviously. I don't know how Haslam feels about Pease but I know they worked together briefly at NAU in 2000 and from what I hear it was not entirely positive.

KH was part of the process when RP was hired.

How was Kent a part of the process of hiring Pflu when O'Day was still the AD?

When Pflu was hired, Haslam was a senior asst AD in the athletic dept. Fundraising, I believe. The AD and senior assistants talk frequently on matters like this. For example, Haslam is talking frequently with Sundberg, as well as Ingram, on this hire. When Pflu was hired, there was a committee. Don't recall if Haslam was on it or not, but the committee was very large. This time, Haslam and Sundberg are driving the bus, with some help from Ingram, and no committee. There is a small group of supporters doing some footwork. Some in town; at least one out of town. Don't know their exact role. Of course, Engstrom is in the background, and the BOR to some extent.

 

[Grizzlies1982]

My first choice is Pease. Think about it. We usually get special teams coaches from the FBS. He was the OC at Florida. One of the best in the game. That brings instant recognition right there. He is a Montana alum. He is well respected and has matured. If he keeps Ty and Green on staff, which it sounds like he wants to, he is the clear choice.

Agreed. If they can negotiate the terms hire the man and let's get this puppy rolling. :ugeek:

 

[Oline Coach]

Shit KH told some people it was "down" to 9 candidates on Wednesday. WTF!

There are two big issues with "being down to 9"
-creates and leaves existing assistant coaches in coaching purgatory...some will likely move on to other programs because this is when staffs are being assembled
-good candidates for HC can't leave their existing situations in limbo for long...some will likely bail (even good ones) because the process is flawed.

When was the last time a great football coaching hire took a long time and was done by committee at any level?

 

[Fahque]

Pease hire a coach soon. Hauck come this is taking so long? I'm tired of this Stitt!

:clap: :clap:

 

[BadlandsGrizFan]

Shit KH told some people it was "down" to 9 candidates on Wednesday. WTF!

There are two big issues with "being down to 9"
-creates and leaves existing assistant coaches in coaching purgatory...some will likely move on to other programs because this is when staffs are being assembled
-good candidates for HC can't leave their existing situations in limbo for long...some will likely bail (even good ones) because the process is flawed.

When was the last time a great football coaching hire took a long time and was done by committee at any level?

Ya at this point could it be certain committee members or boosters are just arguing and holding out until "their guy" gets the job? I know I wouldn't want to be in KHs position

 

[lshaneg]

My first choice is Pease. Think about it. We usually get special teams coaches from the FBS. He was the OC at Florida. One of the best in the game. That brings instant recognition right there. He is a Montana alum. He is well respected and has matured. If he keeps Ty and Green on staff, which it sounds like he wants to, he is the clear choice.

:thumb:

 

[Oline Coach]

Shit KH told some people it was "down" to 9 candidates on Wednesday. WTF!

There are two big issues with "being down to 9"
-creates and leaves existing assistant coaches in coaching purgatory...some will likely move on to other programs because this is when staffs are being assembled
-good candidates for HC can't leave their existing situations in limbo for long...some will likely bail (even good ones) because the process is flawed.

When was the last time a great football coaching hire took a long time and was done by committee at any level?

Ya at this point could it be certain committee members or boosters are just arguing and holding out until "their guy" gets the job? I know I wouldn't want to be in KHs position

While I realize we are not "big time" Kent could have done what the ADs at Florida, Nebraska, Oregon State and Youngstown State did.....fire up the jet (or load up on frequent flyer miles)...get your ass off campus and interview the 3-5 guys that should have been on your list...see who fits best with you and has the right vision for the program...confirm their background and credentials and make an offer, followed by what should be the excitement of the public announcement.

 

[LovinD_laney]

My first choice is Pease. Think about it. We usually get special teams coaches from the FBS. He was the OC at Florida. One of the best in the game. That brings instant recognition right there. He is a Montana alum. He is well respected and has matured. If he keeps Ty and Green on staff, which it sounds like he wants to, he is the clear choice.

^^ x1000

 

[ordigger]

Shit KH told some people it was "down" to 9 candidates on Wednesday. WTF!

eGriz is slipping....who are the other 6?

 

[jcglfer]

Shit KH told some people it was "down" to 9 candidates on Wednesday. WTF!

There are two big issues with "being down to 9"
-creates and leaves existing assistant coaches in coaching purgatory...some will likely move on to other programs because this is when staffs are being assembled
-good candidates for HC can't leave their existing situations in limbo for long...some will likely bail (even good ones) because the process is flawed.

When was the last time a great football coaching hire took a long time and was done by committee at any level?

Ya at this point could it be certain committee members or boosters are just arguing and holding out until "their guy" gets the job? I know I wouldn't want to be in KHs position

While I realize we are not "big time" Kent could have done what the ADs at Florida, Nebraska, Oregon State and Youngstown State did.....fire up the jet (or load up on frequent flyer miles)...get your ass off campus and interview the 3-5 guys that should have been on your list...see who fits best with you and has the right vision for the program...confirm their background and credentials and make an offer, followed by what should be the excitement of the public announcement.

I'm really surprised all the candidates are coming to Missoula to interview. Is Haslam incompetent or lazy? He knew Delaney was retiring, so he should have a short list. Fly to them and make your case and hire them. Seems like he wanting candidates come to him...not usually how it works but :UM isn't the big leagues.

 

[polsongrizz]

so we have known for how long we were going to need a coach and we are now just supposedly interviewing people... :roll:

 

[GrizPony]

so we have known for how long we were going to need a coach and we are now just supposedly interviewing people... :roll:

This!

 

[grizatwork]

so we have known for how long we were going to need a coach and we are now just supposedly interviewing people... :roll:

This!

I have to disagree. We had a team fighting to make the playoffs. Other coaches were still coaching. I am sure there was conversations being had by phone and email, but formal interviews on campus are a whole different beast that needed to wait till the season was over for all involved.

 

[BadlandsGrizFan]

There are two big issues with "being down to 9"
-creates and leaves existing assistant coaches in coaching purgatory...some will likely move on to other programs because this is when staffs are being assembled
-good candidates for HC can't leave their existing situations in limbo for long...some will likely bail (even good ones) because the process is flawed.

When was the last time a great football coaching hire took a long time and was done by committee at any level?

Ya at this point could it be certain committee members or boosters are just arguing and holding out until "their guy" gets the job? I know I wouldn't want to be in KHs position

While I realize we are not "big time" Kent could have done what the ADs at Florida, Nebraska, Oregon State and Youngstown State did.....fire up the jet (or load up on frequent flyer miles)...get your ass off campus and interview the 3-5 guys that should have been on your list...see who fits best with you and has the right vision for the program...confirm their background and credentials and make an offer, followed by what should be the excitement of the public announcement.

I'm really surprised all the candidates are coming to Missoula to interview. Is Haslam incompetent or lazy? He knew Delaney was retiring, so he should have a short list. Fly to them and make your case and hire them. Seems like he wanting candidates come to him...not usually how it works but :UM isn't the big leagues.

Has to bring them by Douche McDouchertons study in the presidents office I suppose.

 

[I.M.O.#90-C.C.]

The safest/best pick of the (3) is clearly Hauck.

The guy has a proven track record, and took us to how many National Championships (with what the majority of us would agree, was a less than stellar OC/offensive game plan)?

I'm sure Hauck has learned even more in the past (4) years as the Head Coach of the Rebs (new recruting territories, coaching connections, etc.).

If it's not Bobby, you have to give it to Pease. Probably regarded as one of the top (10-15) offensive minds in college football, but comes with actual "Big Time" college football experience. He is a Montana Alum, and has the ability to put together a great staff. Plus I think his hire would ensure that we would keep the majority of our current recruits, especially in the Washington area.

The only way that I would hire Stitt, is if he kept both Ty and Justin Green on the staff.

Go Griz!

This is the best post I have seen on here in awhile, but I would flip first choice to Pease. I'm pretty sure Haslem is trying to do everything in his power to keep Justin, Ty, and Legi on staff in some capacity with all three of them hired....but more might be kept if Stitt is hired.

 

[GrizPony]

Shit KH told some people it was "down" to 9 candidates on Wednesday. WTF!

Not sure I see what the issue is...guy is doing his due diligence.

He kinda had 3 years to get some stuff done preliminarily.

 

[IdaGriz01]

so we have known for how long we were going to need a coach and we are now just supposedly interviewing people... :roll:

This!

I have to disagree. We had a team fighting to make the playoffs. Other coaches were [ARE] still coaching. I am sure there was conversations being had by phone and email, but formal interviews on campus are a whole different beast that needed to wait till the season was over for all involved.

Yep. Look at the schedules. Baldwin is not necessarily (although "probably") the only lateral FCS coach on the list.

Also, along with our championship, D-II, D-III, and NAIA teams are still playing. D-II still has their semi-final to play ... which just happens to include CSU-Pueblo (whose coach has at least been mentioned as a possible). The other three teams still in it are Minnesota State, Concord, and West Ga. Have not heard that those coaches are in the running ... but who know?

Same, but more so, with D-III: Mount Union and UW-Whitewater are still in it (coaches have had mentions), along with Wesley and Linfied.

NAIA is further along, with the final set to be Southern Oregon vs Marian (Indiana).

These championships don't wrap up until Dec 19-20. If any of those coaches are in the running, they are not likely to be interested in interviewing, even it is for a move up with more money.

Meanwhile, top-notch assistants from good programs are almost certainly with teams that will be playing in a bowl game. How willing will they be to "burn their bridges" to interview for a possible outside job.

Not saying any one of these notions matters a lot, but they all have to be considered.