Stitt's very direct 1-on-1 approach to practice

[Htowngriz]

It was very interesting to see how Coach Stitt works with his players. He was very direct and with the offense most all of the time (of course, as the OC as well). He worked very heavily with the QBs and gave a lot of 1 on 1 assistance throughout most of the practice yesterday.

Talking with someone who now has watched a few years of the Bobcats practices and how Ash works with his players and who was also at yesterday's practice for the Griz. He commented to me that he was impressed with how direct and "hands on" with instruction Stitt is. Said that he believes that Stitt in 2 hours of practice probably gave more 1-on-1 coaching assistance to his players than Ash would in a week.

Reflecting on Delaney, Pflu, and Hauck who I've all watched in practices as well I've got to say that Stitt was also much more involved in direct work with the players than any of them as well. Of course all of our past coaches had OC's - they would drift from position to position or focus on certain areas or spots depending on the day.

A very quick difference noticed was the separation between offense and defense - Stitt is clearly in charge and has control of the offense while Gregorak has top-down control and organization of the defense. At least that's how it appeared. More of a clear division in duties during practice than I've seen under the last 3 head coaches.

And it remains to be seen if this is going to be an effective way for him to run the program. Ash is a manager. He hires the best people he can find to be the position coaches, coordinators, etc, and gives them the leeway to coach up the players on all the technical aspects of the game. Sounds like Stitt is a great x's and o's guy, technical innovator, etc... probably would be a kick ass position coach or offensive coordinator at this level. It remains to be seen if he is head coaching material at hte D1 level. He might prove to be a home run or he might flop, remains to be seen.

Well he's done a pretty shitty job, at least on defense.

We've had some very good, arguably great defenses with Ash at the helm. Leading the Big Sky in most defensive statistics. Not last year obviously, but that was an aberration. We'll be back to having a great defense this year. Probably not as good as the griz on D but we'll be better than most Big Sky teams, and we'll probably win the Big Sky.

And with all his coaching prowess you've managed to win a whole two playoff games since 2007, and beat the Griz twice.

 

[Fahque]

It was very interesting to see how Coach Stitt works with his players. He was very direct and with the offense most all of the time (of course, as the OC as well). He worked very heavily with the QBs and gave a lot of 1 on 1 assistance throughout most of the practice yesterday.

Talking with someone who now has watched a few years of the Bobcats practices and how Ash works with his players and who was also at yesterday's practice for the Griz. He commented to me that he was impressed with how direct and "hands on" with instruction Stitt is. Said that he believes that Stitt in 2 hours of practice probably gave more 1-on-1 coaching assistance to his players than Ash would in a week.

Reflecting on Delaney, Pflu, and Hauck who I've all watched in practices as well I've got to say that Stitt was also much more involved in direct work with the players than any of them as well. Of course all of our past coaches had OC's - they would drift from position to position or focus on certain areas or spots depending on the day.

A very quick difference noticed was the separation between offense and defense - Stitt is clearly in charge and has control of the offense while Gregorak has top-down control and organization of the defense. At least that's how it appeared. More of a clear division in duties during practice than I've seen under the last 3 head coaches.

And it remains to be seen if this is going to be an effective way for him to run the program. Ash is a manager. He hires the best people he can find to be the position coaches, coordinators, etc, and gives them the leeway to coach up the players on all the technical aspects of the game. Sounds like Stitt is a great x's and o's guy, technical innovator, etc... probably would be a kick ass position coach or offensive coordinator at this level. It remains to be seen if he is head coaching material at hte D1 level. He might prove to be a home run or he might flop, remains to be seen.

Well he's done a pretty shitty job, at least on defense.

We've had some very good, arguably great defenses with Ash at the helm. Leading the Big Sky in most defensive statistics. Not last year obviously, but that was an aberration. We'll be back to having a great defense this year. Probably not as good as the griz on D but we'll be better than most Big Sky teams, and we'll probably win the Big Sky.

 

[BadlandsGrizFan]

It was very interesting to see how Coach Stitt works with his players. He was very direct and with the offense most all of the time (of course, as the OC as well). He worked very heavily with the QBs and gave a lot of 1 on 1 assistance throughout most of the practice yesterday.

Talking with someone who now has watched a few years of the Bobcats practices and how Ash works with his players and who was also at yesterday's practice for the Griz. He commented to me that he was impressed with how direct and "hands on" with instruction Stitt is. Said that he believes that Stitt in 2 hours of practice probably gave more 1-on-1 coaching assistance to his players than Ash would in a week.

Reflecting on Delaney, Pflu, and Hauck who I've all watched in practices as well I've got to say that Stitt was also much more involved in direct work with the players than any of them as well. Of course all of our past coaches had OC's - they would drift from position to position or focus on certain areas or spots depending on the day.

A very quick difference noticed was the separation between offense and defense - Stitt is clearly in charge and has control of the offense while Gregorak has top-down control and organization of the defense. At least that's how it appeared. More of a clear division in duties during practice than I've seen under the last 3 head coaches.

And it remains to be seen if this is going to be an effective way for him to run the program. Ash is a manager. He hires the best people he can find to be the position coaches, coordinators, etc, and gives them the leeway to coach up the players on all the technical aspects of the game. Sounds like Stitt is a great x's and o's guy, technical innovator, etc... probably would be a kick ass position coach or offensive coordinator at this level. It remains to be seen if he is head coaching material at hte D1 level. He might prove to be a home run or he might flop, remains to be seen.

Well he's done a pretty shitty job, at least on defense.

We've had some very good, arguably great defenses with Ash at the helm. Leading the Big Sky in most defensive statistics. Not last year obviously, but that was an aberration. We'll be back to having a great defense this year. Probably not as good as the griz on D but we'll be better than most Big Sky teams, and we'll probably win the Big Sky.

Ash sure as hell isn't and you've stuck with him now for what 8 years?????

 

[BWahlberg]

Practice open to all?

Did we raise money to send our spy (BW) to report on da team?

Or? Perhaps it's semi private practices with known Griz supporters allowed.

Guest list - family, QB Club, and specific boosters I believe.

I'll check a practice or two per week but my work schedule this spring is keeping me pretty busy.

 

[firmgriz]

Guest list - family, QB Club, and specific boosters I believe.

I'll check a practice or two per week but my work schedule this spring is keeping me pretty busy.[/quote]

Brint, what time are practices today and the rest of the week?

 

[BWahlberg]

Brint, what time are practices today and the rest of the week?

3:30 - 5:30 M/W/F I believe

 

[firmgriz]

Brint, what time are practices today and the rest of the week?

3:30 - 5:30 M/W/F I believe

Thanks! :thumb:

 

[Spanky]

poorgriz.......you are only going to win the Big Sky? Usually, by now, state college followers are chirping about how you are going to win the national championship! Maybe your leader, Ash has lost confidence with the program? :lol: :lol:

 

[spsyk]

Great stuff, Brint. Stitt is showing early on why he's now the best coach in the Big Sky. :thumb:

Question, what is coach Stitt W/L record in the Big Sky, to merit this accolade.

 

[horribilisfan8184]

poorgriz.......you are only going to win the Big Sky? Usually, by now, state college followers are chirping about how you are going to win the national championship! Maybe your leader, Ash has lost confidence with the program? :lol: :lol:

Or poorgirl is no longer fully committed....

 

[poorgriz]

poorgriz.......you are only going to win the Big Sky? Usually, by now, state college followers are chirping about how you are going to win the national championship! Maybe your leader, Ash has lost confidence with the program? :lol: :lol:

Pretty tough to win it all if you can't even win the Big Sky. As I said in a different thread, maybe griz nation should try to keep things in perspective for once and hope that the griz can win the Big Sky sometime this decade, rather than declaring that because Stitt spent the entire first practice doing one on one stuff with the players...... he's now somehow dubbed the best coach in the Big Sky and taking the griz back to the chipper. :lol:

 

[spsyk]

Do you think Stitt might have some "input" for Ty if NDSU puts up 40+ points on us?

NDSU scored 22 points against us at there place, the question should be, will coach Stitts be able corrdinate more than just 10 points against NDSU at our house.

 

[spsyk]

Great stuff, Brint. Stitt is showing early on why he's now the best coach in the Big Sky. :thumb:

Already? Should have guessed. There is a guy in Cheney with a 77-28 record in 8 years. Stitt's record is 0-0. I would guess Baldwin is every bit as engaged with his offense.

Call it optimism. :thumb:

Is it called optimism every time I lay down that dollar for a lottery ticket, I prefer results, however that's just me. :thumb:

 

[SaskGriz]

Great stuff, Brint. Stitt is showing early on why he's now the best coach in the Big Sky. :thumb:

Question, what is coach Stitt W/L record in the Big Sky, to merit this accolade.

The dude is UNDEFEATED in Big Sky play!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[get'em_griz]

Great stuff, Brint. Stitt is showing early on why he's now the best coach in the Big Sky. :thumb:

Question, what is coach Stitt W/L record in the Big Sky, to merit this accolade.

The dude is UNDEFEATED in Big Sky play!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

:lol: Someone got it! :thumb:

 

[EastCoastGriz]

It was very interesting to see how Coach Stitt works with his players. He was very direct and with the offense most all of the time (of course, as the OC as well). He worked very heavily with the QBs and gave a lot of 1 on 1 assistance throughout most of the practice yesterday.

Talking with someone who now has watched a few years of the Bobcats practices and how Ash works with his players and who was also at yesterday's practice for the Griz. He commented to me that he was impressed with how direct and "hands on" with instruction Stitt is. Said that he believes that Stitt in 2 hours of practice probably gave more 1-on-1 coaching assistance to his players than Ash would in a week.

Reflecting on Delaney, Pflu, and Hauck who I've all watched in practices as well I've got to say that Stitt was also much more involved in direct work with the players than any of them as well. Of course all of our past coaches had OC's - they would drift from position to position or focus on certain areas or spots depending on the day.

A very quick difference noticed was the separation between offense and defense - Stitt is clearly in charge and has control of the offense while Gregorak has top-down control and organization of the defense. At least that's how it appeared. More of a clear division in duties during practice than I've seen under the last 3 head coaches.

And it remains to be seen if this is going to be an effective way for him to run the program. Ash is a manager. He hires the best people he can find to be the position coaches, coordinators, etc, and gives them the leeway to coach up the players on all the technical aspects of the game. Sounds like Stitt is a great x's and o's guy, technical innovator, etc... probably would be a kick ass position coach or offensive coordinator at this level. It remains to be seen if he is head coaching material at hte D1 level. He might prove to be a home run or he might flop, remains to be seen.

Well he's done a pretty shitty job, at least on defense.

We've had some very good, arguably great defenses with Ash at the helm. Leading the Big Sky in most defensive statistics. Not last year obviously, but that was an aberration. We'll be back to having a great defense this year. Probably not as good as the griz on D but we'll be better than most Big Sky teams, and we'll probably win the Big Sky.

cats remember the one or two good years they have. forget about all the bad or average years. In the last 5 years their total defense was 11th - 2014, 4th 2013, 1st 2012, 2nd in 2011 and 6th in 2010

 

[Umista]

poorgriz reminds me of a dog with three legs, he keeps on barking at the wrong tree but enjoys his barking...

 

[signedbewildered]

Great stuff, Brint. Stitt is showing early on why he's now the best coach in the Big Sky. :thumb:

Question, what is coach Stitt W/L record in the Big Sky, to merit this accolade.

The dude is UNDEFEATED in Big Sky play!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

How sweet would it be to say that the end of November?

 

[bozono]

Was Mick Dennehy the last coach to go undefeated in the Big Sky???

 

[Alaska Griz]

Was Mick Dennehy the last coach to go undefeated in the Big Sky???

Hauck... went 12-0 before losing to Villanova in NC