Three good games in a row by UM defense

[BWahlberg]

There are several hundred Griz fans reading this site right now, and I know MANY of them agree with me about Stitt, as well about what would have happened yesterday if Cookus had stayed the whole game. But, anyone who tries to bring objectivity to this board is shouted down by 8-10 of the same clueless hacks. Their strategy is to bombard that poster with insults, "you never played the game" accusations, calling you a bad fan or hater, and coating gloss on a turd by telling you that it tastes good.

When they fail at this, they start the "ban this poster" B.S., because being butt-hurt by objective logic is not within their game plan. Just understand that they are really very few in numbers, have an agenda to suck-up to coaches, and do not represent main-stream of Griz Nation.

Just go anywhere in Missoula where Griz fans are found and ask them about the direction of this program under Stitt, and you will gain the true perspective of our vanishing fan base and discontent with this program. I honestly don't know a single fan who thinks we are on the right track with Bob Stitt leading us. Oh, you'll find some on here, but consider the source.

Yet whenever a poll about replacing Stitt comes up it’s a 2:1 ratio in favor of keeping him. So of course some want him gone, they expected more out of his tenure so far, which is fair.

The problem Steve is that you post this about every single coach we’ve ever had. There’s countless posts all over this site with you pissing and moaning about the same thing with every single coach. You just complain and argue to do that, not for context or actual beliefs, but just to be an asshole.

 

[1972]

There are several hundred Griz fans reading this site right now, and I know MANY of them agree with me about Stitt, as well about what would have happened yesterday if Cookus had stayed the whole game. But, anyone who tries to bring objectivity to this board is shouted down by 8-10 of the same clueless hacks. Their strategy is to bombard that poster with insults, "you never played the game" accusations, calling you a bad fan or hater, and coating gloss on a turd by telling you that it tastes good.

When they fail at this, they start the "ban this poster" B.S., because being butt-hurt by objective logic is not within their game plan. Just understand that they are really very few in numbers, have an agenda to suck-up to coaches, and do not represent main-stream of Griz Nation.

Just go anywhere in Missoula where Griz fans are found and ask them about the direction of this program under Stitt, and you will gain the true perspective of our vanishing fan base and discontent with this program. I honestly don't know a single fan who thinks we are on the right track with Bob Stitt leading us. Oh, you'll find some on here, but consider the source.

Well Steve since you are on here, I believe I will consider the source!!! :lol: :lol:

 

[kemajic]

Great thread PR. Conner had one of the best games of his career(don’t care about the actual stats).
With the return of Strong things could be better this week. Northern Colorado’s offense looks inconsistent.
Sims is a beast and plays alot of snaps. Front seven is one of the best.
Don’t like breakdowns in containment, but there has been progress.
Fairly healthy for this late in the year. Young guys are getting snaps and are getting better.
Epperly has progressed better than expected and good for him.
I’m still laughing about Cookus. Ha ha, crybaby.
Kem might even give props for the quality win.

Already have on the Good, Bad & Ugly thread. Simis is a hero in my book. Few realize how hard that was. I've been saying for several weeks now that the D is improving and last night was the first really good ST performance I can remember. It was NAU's STs that sucked. But we really have to thank Cookus, don't we....

 

[whitefishbear]

There are several hundred Griz fans reading this site right now, and I know MANY of them agree with me about Stitt, as well about what would have happened yesterday if Cookus had stayed the whole game. But, anyone who tries to bring objectivity to this board is shouted down by 8-10 of the same clueless hacks. Their strategy is to bombard that poster with insults, "you never played the game" accusations, calling you a bad fan or hater, and coating gloss on a turd by telling you that it tastes good.

When they fail at this, they start the "ban this poster" B.S., because being butt-hurt by objective logic is not within their game plan. Just understand that they are really very few in numbers, have an agenda to suck-up to coaches, and do not represent main-stream of Griz Nation.

Just go anywhere in Missoula where Griz fans are found and ask them about the direction of this program under Stitt, and you will gain the true perspective of our vanishing fan base and discontent with this program. I honestly don't know a single fan who thinks we are on the right track with Bob Stitt leading us. Oh, you'll find some on here, but consider the source.

Yet whenever a poll about replacing Stitt comes up it’s a 2:1 ratio in favor of keeping him. So of course some want him gone, they expected more out of his tenure so far, which is fair.

The problem Steve is that you post this about every single coach we’ve ever had. There’s countless posts all over this site with you pissing and moaning about the same thing with every single coach. You just complain and argue to do that, not for context or actual beliefs, but just to be an asshole.

Yeah, just like the Bobcat Nation poll results before Ash got canned, 2:1 in favor of keeping Ash. Sure is nice to know that the kooks on this site don't make hiring decisions. I can be patient and wait for the season to play-out, because I know Stitt will not be here after we lose to the Cats and fail to make the playoffs again. You and PR need to dust-off your knee pads in preparation for a new coaching staff.

I kinda like the name Steve. Does that name have some significance? As for me, I loved Pflugrad, Hauck, Glenn, Dennehy, and Read. So who is left, Booger? No, I did not like his coaching. I just talk football and leave the chin music to you guys who need the boost in credibility.

 

[PDXGrizzly]

There are several hundred Griz fans reading this site right now, and I know MANY of them agree with me about Stitt, as well about what would have happened yesterday if Cookus had stayed the whole game. But, anyone who tries to bring objectivity to this board is shouted down by 8-10 of the same clueless hacks. Their strategy is to bombard that poster with insults, "you never played the game" accusations, calling you a bad fan or hater, and coating gloss on a turd by telling you that it tastes good.

When they fail at this, they start the "ban this poster" B.S., because being butt-hurt by objective logic is not within their game plan. Just understand that they are really very few in numbers, have an agenda to suck-up to coaches, and do not represent main-stream of Griz Nation.

Just go anywhere in Missoula where Griz fans are found and ask them about the direction of this program under Stitt, and you will gain the true perspective of our vanishing fan base and discontent with this program. I honestly don't know a single fan who thinks we are on the right track with Bob Stitt leading us. Oh, you'll find some on here, but consider the source.

Its well known I’m a Stitt skeptic. But seriously, might it be the company you keep? The world looks different when you live in an echo chamber. Most of the time I disagree with Brint and PR about program trajectory, but I value their dissenting opinion. It adds perspective to the conversation. It also helps to get me down from that ledge after yet another Stitt show. If I wanted an anti-Stitt echo chamber, I would spend more time on MaroonBlood. It’s nice when I feel like feeding the beast, but it’s also nice to have positive outlooks as well.

For the record, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, moral victories are a fallacy, a win is a win, I have played the game (not at the collegiate level), I love the Griz, and I think the Griz were damn lucky yesterday. Oh and I’m a pedestrian fan only when I’m walking.

 

[whitefishbear]

Great thread PR. Conner had one of the best games of his career(don’t care about the actual stats).
With the return of Strong things could be better this week. Northern Colorado’s offense looks inconsistent.
Sims is a beast and plays alot of snaps. Front seven is one of the best.
Don’t like breakdowns in containment, but there has been progress.
Fairly healthy for this late in the year. Young guys are getting snaps and are getting better.
Epperly has progressed better than expected and good for him.
I’m still laughing about Cookus. Ha ha, crybaby.
Kem might even give props for the quality win.

Already have on the Good, Bad & Ugly thread. Simis is a hero in my book. Few realize how hard that was. I've been saying for several weeks now that the D is improving and last night was the first really good ST performance I can remember. It was NAU's STs that sucked. But we really have to thank Cookus, don't we....

Don't confuse the baby step boys. They're on a roll.

 

[whitefishbear]

There are several hundred Griz fans reading this site right now, and I know MANY of them agree with me about Stitt, as well about what would have happened yesterday if Cookus had stayed the whole game. But, anyone who tries to bring objectivity to this board is shouted down by 8-10 of the same clueless hacks. Their strategy is to bombard that poster with insults, "you never played the game" accusations, calling you a bad fan or hater, and coating gloss on a turd by telling you that it tastes good.

When they fail at this, they start the "ban this poster" B.S., because being butt-hurt by objective logic is not within their game plan. Just understand that they are really very few in numbers, have an agenda to suck-up to coaches, and do not represent main-stream of Griz Nation.

Just go anywhere in Missoula where Griz fans are found and ask them about the direction of this program under Stitt, and you will gain the true perspective of our vanishing fan base and discontent with this program. I honestly don't know a single fan who thinks we are on the right track with Bob Stitt leading us. Oh, you'll find some on here, but consider the source.

Its well known I’m a Stitt skeptic. But seriously, might it be the company you keep? The world looks different when you live in an echo chamber. Most of the time I disagree with Brint and PR about program trajectory, but I value their dissenting opinion. It adds perspective to the conversation. It also helps to get me down from that ledge after yet another Stitt show. If I wanted an anti-Stitt echo chamber, I would spend more time on MaroonBlood. It’s nice when I feel like feeding the beast, but it’s also nice to have positive outlooks as well.

For the record, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, moral victories are a fallacy, a win is a win, I have played the game (not at the collegiate level), I love the Griz, and I think the Griz were damn lucky yesterday. Oh and I’m a pedestrian fan only when I’m walking.

Don't you think that there is enough sugar-coating on here for 10 message boards? There are very few of us who will take the constant dick-pounding by trying to paint a true picture of our program.

 

[whitefishbear]

There are several hundred Griz fans reading this site right now, and I know MANY of them agree with me about Stitt, as well about what would have happened yesterday if Cookus had stayed the whole game. But, anyone who tries to bring objectivity to this board is shouted down by 8-10 of the same clueless hacks. Their strategy is to bombard that poster with insults, "you never played the game" accusations, calling you a bad fan or hater, and coating gloss on a turd by telling you that it tastes good.

When they fail at this, they start the "ban this poster" B.S., because being butt-hurt by objective logic is not within their game plan. Just understand that they are really very few in numbers, have an agenda to suck-up to coaches, and do not represent main-stream of Griz Nation.

Just go anywhere in Missoula where Griz fans are found and ask them about the direction of this program under Stitt, and you will gain the true perspective of our vanishing fan base and discontent with this program. I honestly don't know a single fan who thinks we are on the right track with Bob Stitt leading us. Oh, you'll find some on here, but consider the source.

Yet whenever a poll about replacing Stitt comes up it’s a 2:1 ratio in favor of keeping him. So of course some want him gone, they expected more out of his tenure so far, which is fair.

The problem Steve is that you post this about every single coach we’ve ever had. There’s countless posts all over this site with you pissing and moaning about the same thing with every single coach. You just complain and argue to do that, not for context or actual beliefs, but just to be an asshole.

I am going to call you again on why you refuse to either acknowledge nor explain why are fan base is diminishing.

 

[PDXGrizzly]

There are several hundred Griz fans reading this site right now, and I know MANY of them agree with me about Stitt, as well about what would have happened yesterday if Cookus had stayed the whole game. But, anyone who tries to bring objectivity to this board is shouted down by 8-10 of the same clueless hacks. Their strategy is to bombard that poster with insults, "you never played the game" accusations, calling you a bad fan or hater, and coating gloss on a turd by telling you that it tastes good.

When they fail at this, they start the "ban this poster" B.S., because being butt-hurt by objective logic is not within their game plan. Just understand that they are really very few in numbers, have an agenda to suck-up to coaches, and do not represent main-stream of Griz Nation.

Just go anywhere in Missoula where Griz fans are found and ask them about the direction of this program under Stitt, and you will gain the true perspective of our vanishing fan base and discontent with this program. I honestly don't know a single fan who thinks we are on the right track with Bob Stitt leading us. Oh, you'll find some on here, but consider the source.

Its well known I’m a Stitt skeptic. But seriously, might it be the company you keep? The world looks different when you live in an echo chamber. Most of the time I disagree with Brint and PR about program trajectory, but I value their dissenting opinion. It adds perspective to the conversation. It also helps to get me down from that ledge after yet another Stitt show. If I wanted an anti-Stitt echo chamber, I would spend more time on MaroonBlood. It’s nice when I feel like feeding the beast, but it’s also nice to have positive outlooks as well.

For the record, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, moral victories are a fallacy, a win is a win, I have played the game (not at the collegiate level), I love the Griz, and I think the Griz were damn lucky yesterday. Oh and I’m a pedestrian fan only when I’m walking.

Don't you think that there is enough sugar-coating on here for 10 message boards? There are very few of us who will take the constant dick-pounding by trying to paint a true picture of our program.

By all means keep painting! You may think that eGriz is too sweet, I for one enjoy the lemons that you add. It makes for good reading while I’m taking a dump.

 

[whitefishbear]

There are several hundred Griz fans reading this site right now, and I know MANY of them agree with me about Stitt, as well about what would have happened yesterday if Cookus had stayed the whole game. But, anyone who tries to bring objectivity to this board is shouted down by 8-10 of the same clueless hacks. Their strategy is to bombard that poster with insults, "you never played the game" accusations, calling you a bad fan or hater, and coating gloss on a turd by telling you that it tastes good.

When they fail at this, they start the "ban this poster" B.S., because being butt-hurt by objective logic is not within their game plan. Just understand that they are really very few in numbers, have an agenda to suck-up to coaches, and do not represent main-stream of Griz Nation.

Just go anywhere in Missoula where Griz fans are found and ask them about the direction of this program under Stitt, and you will gain the true perspective of our vanishing fan base and discontent with this program. I honestly don't know a single fan who thinks we are on the right track with Bob Stitt leading us. Oh, you'll find some on here, but consider the source.

Its well known I’m a Stitt skeptic. But seriously, might it be the company you keep? The world looks different when you live in an echo chamber. Most of the time I disagree with Brint and PR about program trajectory, but I value their dissenting opinion. It adds perspective to the conversation. It also helps to get me down from that ledge after yet another Stitt show. If I wanted an anti-Stitt echo chamber, I would spend more time on MaroonBlood. It’s nice when I feel like feeding the beast, but it’s also nice to have positive outlooks as well.

For the record, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, moral victories are a fallacy, a win is a win, I have played the game (not at the collegiate level), I love the Griz, and I think the Griz were damn lucky yesterday. Oh and I’m a pedestrian fan only when I’m walking.

Don't you think that there is enough sugar-coating on here for 10 message boards? There are very few of us who will take the constant dick-pounding by trying to paint a true picture of our program.

By all means keep painting! You may think that eGriz is too sweet, I for one enjoy the lemons that you add. It makes for good reading while I’m taking a dump.

Make sure to flush twice..... I hear PR has a fixation for porcelain and we all know what a load he is.

 

[PDXGrizzly]

Its well known I’m a Stitt skeptic. But seriously, might it be the company you keep? The world looks different when you live in an echo chamber. Most of the time I disagree with Brint and PR about program trajectory, but I value their dissenting opinion. It adds perspective to the conversation. It also helps to get me down from that ledge after yet another Stitt show. If I wanted an anti-Stitt echo chamber, I would spend more time on MaroonBlood. It’s nice when I feel like feeding the beast, but it’s also nice to have positive outlooks as well.

For the record, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, moral victories are a fallacy, a win is a win, I have played the game (not at the collegiate level), I love the Griz, and I think the Griz were damn lucky yesterday. Oh and I’m a pedestrian fan only when I’m walking.

Don't you think that there is enough sugar-coating on here for 10 message boards? There are very few of us who will take the constant dick-pounding by trying to paint a true picture of our program.

By all means keep painting! You may think that eGriz is too sweet, I for one enjoy the lemons that you add. It makes for good reading while I’m taking a dump.

Make sure to flush twice..... I hear PR has a fixation for porcelain and we all know what a load he is.

:lol: good one

 

[Diesel]

Great thread PR. Conner had one of the best games of his career(don’t care about the actual stats).
With the return of Strong things could be better this week. Northern Colorado’s offense looks inconsistent.
Sims is a beast and plays alot of snaps. Front seven is one of the best.
Don’t like breakdowns in containment, but there has been progress.
Fairly healthy for this late in the year. Young guys are getting snaps and are getting better.
Epperly has progressed better than expected and good for him.
I’m still laughing about Cookus. Ha ha, crybaby.
Kem might even give props for the quality win.

Already have on the Good, Bad & Ugly thread. Simis is a hero in my book. Few realize how hard that was. I've been saying for several weeks now that the D is improving and last night was the first really good ST performance I can remember. It was NAU's STs that sucked. But we really have to thank Cookus, don't we....

I love your posts Kem and glad you can be harsh or real when things get bumpy, and then give props. Then you you slip in some humor when I’m not expecting it. :thumb:
Stitt has gone from not using TEs to using them and now they are QBs in his offense “Genius” or should I say “Guru” :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[GrizRanger]

There are several hundred Griz fans reading this site right now, and I know MANY of them agree with me about Stitt, as well about what would have happened yesterday if Cookus had stayed the whole game. But, anyone who tries to bring objectivity to this board is shouted down by 8-10 of the same clueless hacks. Their strategy is to bombard that poster with insults, "you never played the game" accusations, calling you a bad fan or hater, and coating gloss on a turd by telling you that it tastes good.

When they fail at this, they start the "ban this poster" B.S., because being butt-hurt by objective logic is not within their game plan. Just understand that they are really very few in numbers, have an agenda to suck-up to coaches, and do not represent main-stream of Griz Nation.

Just go anywhere in Missoula where Griz fans are found and ask them about the direction of this program under Stitt, and you will gain the true perspective of our vanishing fan base and discontent with this program. I honestly don't know a single fan who thinks we are on the right track with Bob Stitt leading us. Oh, you'll find some on here, but consider the source.

I agree with you that Stitt is not the answer for the Griz to regain BSC dominance. Although Griz win over NAU yesterday was impressive, even with NAU's QB suspended and other breaks Griz got (e.g., NAU missing wide open receiver in the end zone for 2 point conversion that would have tied the game at the end).

I do give Stitt credit for making a quick QB change to Makena Simis . We rarely see Stitt making quick decisive calls like that. Although it appears the reason Stitt pulled Hill was because Hill did not look to Stitt for play calls rather than coaching brilliance. In any case it was a good decision. Makena Simis played great and Griz hung in to win a close tough game against a good opponent. We don’t see a lot of that under Coach Stitt.

I want the Griz to win their last two games, especially to beat the Cats, but will be surprised if Coach Stitt can pull that off.

 

[Sam A. Blitz]

What if Cookus played? What if Jensen played? What if Phillips played? What if Strong played? What if Calhoun wasn't injured? What if NAU doesn't miss FG and XP? What if Griz don't have two TO's in red zone? What if roads were better and more fans were at the game? What if we didn't get that PI call? What if Hill looked at Stitt? What if Simis was kept at WR?

Cherry picking hypotheticals makes for weak arguments. Something that bias fans like to do...

Griz won and the defense is trending in the positive direction.

Growler, sorry your team lost...

 

[PlayerRep]

What a crock! Did they also agree with my buddies that the Griz lose by 30 if Cookus plays? Would you still be telling us about the "terrific win", or just finding some vague silver lining about how well the defense played during the last two minutes of the loss?

I’ve also heard from 7 former players, mostly through texts, that while it was an ugly win they loved the fight and thought it was an awesome job that this staff deigned a plan like this and the players really stepped up in the face of adversity.

Well, if we're going to include texts, I've heard from 8 former players, and they all agreed with you and me.

You lie all of the time, and nobody believes this or any other name-dropping you do.

I never lie on egriz, but you do. Feel free to point out even one lie. Almost every post you make has a mistake, exaggeration or lie in it.

 

[PlayerRep]

There are several hundred Griz fans reading this site right now, and I know MANY of them agree with me about Stitt, as well about what would have happened yesterday if Cookus had stayed the whole game. But, anyone who tries to bring objectivity to this board is shouted down by 8-10 of the same clueless hacks. Their strategy is to bombard that poster with insults, "you never played the game" accusations, calling you a bad fan or hater, and coating gloss on a turd by telling you that it tastes good.

When they fail at this, they start the "ban this poster" B.S., because being butt-hurt by objective logic is not within their game plan. Just understand that they are really very few in numbers, have an agenda to suck-up to coaches, and do not represent main-stream of Griz Nation.

Just go anywhere in Missoula where Griz fans are found and ask them about the direction of this program under Stitt, and you will gain the true perspective of our vanishing fan base and discontent with this program. I honestly don't know a single fan who thinks we are on the right track with Bob Stitt leading us. Oh, you'll find some on here, but consider the source.

This thread was started to discuss the Griz defensive performance(s), not Stitt. It is undeniable that the defense has been playing well in the last several games. Why don't you get some posters to support your view that the defense hasn't played well, instead of discussing Stitt and making up crap about what imaginary Griz fans and players have said.

As I have been saying, you are completely biased and apparently don't understand the game of football.

 

[PlayerRep]

Great thread PR. Conner had one of the best games of his career(don’t care about the actual stats).
With the return of Strong things could be better this week. Northern Colorado’s offense looks inconsistent.
Sims is a beast and plays alot of snaps. Front seven is one of the best.
Don’t like breakdowns in containment, but there has been progress.
Fairly healthy for this late in the year. Young guys are getting snaps and are getting better.
Epperly has progressed better than expected and good for him.
I’m still laughing about Cookus. Ha ha, crybaby.
Kem might even give props for the quality win.

Already have on the Good, Bad & Ugly thread. Simis is a hero in my book. Few realize how hard that was. I've been saying for several weeks now that the D is improving and last night was the first really good ST performance I can remember. It was NAU's STs that sucked. But we really have to thank Cookus, don't we....

Simis is the Tom Matte of Griz football.

"Matte’s unlikely journey from running back to quarterback started in the Colts’ third-to-last regular season game, when Unitas, the league’s MVP in 1964, injured his knee during a 13-0 loss to the Chicago Bears. The following week, Cuozzo separated his right shoulder during the second quarter of a home loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Running mostly rollouts and draws, Matte — an All-American and something of a jack-of-all-trades at Ohio State under Woody Hayes — carried the ball for 99 yards and threw two passes in Baltimore’s win over the Rams, moving the Colts into a tie with Green Bay and setting up a Western Conference playoff game against the Packers at Lambeau Field.
“I think we started to believe that we could (win with Matte at quarterback), especially because Coach Shula was such a great coach. He could make the most out of anything.

Over the course of the next week, Shula and Colts offensive coordinator Don McCafferty devised a game-plan for Matte, tailoring it to Matte’s limited skillset as a passer. They created and implemented the first play-calling wristband — which can now be found on the forearm of just about every quarterback in the league — to simplify the job for Matte and sent him out there, hoping for the best.

Added Matte: “I was terrified; I was just hoping I wouldn’t goof up. I knew the team was counting on me.”

The returns weren’t exactly stellar, but they also weren’t as dreadful as they had the potential to be. Matte, who never played quarterback before college and hadn’t played the position since, completed 5-of-12 passes for 40 yards with no interceptions and carried the ball 17 times for 57 yards.

And even though Baltimore never found the end zone on offense — the Colts’ only touchdown came on a fumble return by Don Shinnick — it nearly won the game, losing 13-10 after a controversial call on Green Bay’s game-tying fourth-quarter field goal allowed the Packers to send the game to overtime.

Matte’s career as a quarterback didn’t end on a down note, however. Two weeks later, the Colts played the Dallas Cowboys in the third-place game — known as the “Toilet Bowl” to players in the league at the time. Shula decided to let Matte throw from the pocket, and his faith was rewarded, as Matte passed for 162 yards and two touchdowns, earning the game’s MVP award in Baltimore’s 35-3 win."

 

[mtgrizrule]

As for the GRIZ defense, the last 6 quarters have been terrific. Regardless of circumstances, they have improved. The front 7 is consistently stopping the run and getting qb pressure. They still need to improve on containing mobile qbs from making big plays on the ground at key times, which keep drives alive. The secondary is not consistently getting picked apart. They are sticking to their coverage responsibilities for longer. The likes of Epperly and Nash have improved their play considerably. They have earned the trust of the staff to have them play key roles in the defensive rotations.

As for the battles with growler, bw, pr, etc. I admit, I have disagreed with PR, now and then. With that said, I don't recall him lying here, and he has improved how he goes about disagreeing with someone. BW is usually pretty fair and level headed. I'd take either of their word, opinion, etc regarding GRIZ football over growler's any day.

As for sugarcoating, Yes, BW is a more positive than most. However, there have been occasions where he has called for certain improvements and posted the negatives of what he has observed. PR, has been a little less optimistic with Stitt than he has been with other coaches. He also has given kudos when needed to those who have earned it. PR, correct me if I am wrong here, but it seems you have been pretty neutral regarding Stitt, with more of a wait and see approach, than you have been with prior coaches.

Growler, a lot of what you post actually would have more merit and be more respected if you weren't such an ass with so many here. As for whatever is being spread on maroon blood or here, regarding Stitt. As of this weekend, after talking with a few people close to the program, or part of it, at this stage Stitt is not leaving. A decision on his status will come after the season plays out . Yes, there is pressure on his staff to make the playoffs and finish the season strong. Providing there is not a huge drop off in the last 2 games, he will likely be returning. For how long that is, that is yet to be determined. Unless the GRIZ completely collapse against UNC and MSU, the naysayers will continue to be let down. He is likely going to be given an opportunity to prove some of you wrong. Hell, a few of you would not give him credit, even if he were to win championship. Being you'd prefer to have your opinions play out to be right, than to see the GRIZ be as successful as possible.

Also keep in mind, regardless of how the season plays out, the majority of any upcoming decisions will be solely on the shoulders of Bodnar. It will take time for him to evaluate what he likes and doesn't like, to determine the direction he will want to take the program in. Basically, until he and/or Haslam make a statement regarding Stitt, all our opinions are irrelevant, and of little interest at this stage.

 

[Ursus1]

I think getting Strong back will help a ton. Epperly has done a good job (in fact in my opinion has played better than the other safety I won't mention by name the last two games)..... but Strong is a difference maker.

 

[G-BEARS]

There are several hundred Griz fans reading this site right now, and I know MANY of them agree with me about Stitt, as well about what would have happened yesterday if Cookus had stayed the whole game. But, anyone who tries to bring objectivity to this board is shouted down by 8-10 of the same clueless hacks. Their strategy is to bombard that poster with insults, "you never played the game" accusations, calling you a bad fan or hater, and coating gloss on a turd by telling you that it tastes good.

When they fail at this, they start the "ban this poster" B.S., because being butt-hurt by objective logic is not within their game plan. Just understand that they are really very few in numbers, have an agenda to suck-up to coaches, and do not represent main-stream of Griz Nation.

Just go anywhere in Missoula where Griz fans are found and ask them about the direction of this program under Stitt, and you will gain the true perspective of our vanishing fan base and discontent with this program. I honestly don't know a single fan who thinks we are on the right track with Bob Stitt leading us. Oh, you'll find some on here, but consider the source.

Yet whenever a poll about replacing Stitt comes up it’s a 2:1 ratio in favor of keeping him. So of course some want him gone, they expected more out of his tenure so far, which is fair.

The problem Steve is that you post this about every single coach we’ve ever had. There’s countless posts all over this site with you pissing and moaning about the same thing with every single coach. You just complain and argue to do that, not for context or actual beliefs, but just to be an asshole.

That's a poll of e-griz users, not griz fans as a whole. Totally different.