Who will be the next UM Coach...

[One.Cool.Customer]

The anecdotal tidbits that invariably leak out after a few months/years will be interesting...especially if the coach's succes is at one extreme or the other.

 

[Hammer]

This clusterfawk of a coaching search just shows how far Montana has fallen. Prepare to be mediocre...

Are you really this big of a douchebag in real life or do you just play one on egriz? It's a serious question.

 

[tgreseth]

grizindabox is a troll extraordinaire!

Ken M. and grizindabox may be one and the same person! See http://www.collegehumor.com/post/6794210/introducing-ken-m-troll-extraordinaire for details!!!

 

[ordigger]

I'm a bh guy; give me special teams, defense and halftime adjustments. Those that point to his record at unlv...what are reasonable expectations at unlv? He took that program to a bowl game. Some point to his character. A dick who won 80% of his games...works for me. Felt he sold out and abandoned the program? That's how this works! It's called career trajectory. Recruiting? He can still point to a half dozen current nfl players. Didn't win the big game? James Madison had a stud defense, Richmond dline was impressive, and the qb from nova was special. Were we favored in any of those? He also won several big time playoff games. 2009 alone was legendary.

Hauck isn't perfect but he's proven. The argument about new blood is valid. But bobby can ball and a highly motivated, ready to prove his success wasn't a fluke, pissed off hauck is the coach I want. Go griz

That same question could probably be asked about Mines...

They have at least a 35 yr tradition of winning. When there was NAIA Division I and II, they had very good seasons in I, while the Frontier was in II.

 

[Griz Man]

I'm a bh guy; give me special teams, defense and halftime adjustments. Those that point to his record at unlv...what are reasonable expectations at unlv? He took that program to a bowl game. Some point to his character. A dick who won 80% of his games...works for me. Felt he sold out and abandoned the program? That's how this works! It's called career trajectory. Recruiting? He can still point to a half dozen current nfl players. Didn't win the big game? James Madison had a stud defense, Richmond dline was impressive, and the qb from nova was special. Were we favored in any of those? He also won several big time playoff games. 2009 alone was legendary.

Hauck isn't perfect but he's proven. The argument about new blood is valid. But bobby can ball and a highly motivated, ready to prove his success wasn't a fluke, pissed off hauck is the coach I want. Go griz

That same question could probably be asked about Mines...

They have at least a 35 yr tradition of winning. When there was NAIA Division I and II, they had very good seasons in I, while the Frontier was in II.

Are you talking about CO Mines?! Because your assertion runs very counter to this research done by Potomac Griz, and a CO newspaper calling them the worst college football team in the nation before Stitt took over.

Potomac Griz wrote: "First off I'm not advocating one way or another on Stitt. Just going to point out why what he's done at Colorado School of Mines is actually pretty impressive.

While his record may not be the most impressive (same with his playoff record) you have to look at how he turned that program from a bottom dweller (and sometimes mediocre) to a very good program even with the very strict academic requirements for getting in to that school.

Playoff appearances in the past 50 years (not counting Stitt's years): 0
Above .500 seasons in the past 50 years (not counting Stitt's years): 4 (1975, 1976, 1979, 1991)

The 5 years before Stitt? A combined record of 13-41.

Hell, look at the last year before Stitt was hired. They were 1-9 with 9 straight losses to finish the season. The combined score of those 9 straight losses? 418-54

Since Stitt was hired they've been to the playoffs 3 times (and to two "Bowls" it looks like) and had 13 out of 15 years above .500 He basically turned that program around from awful to pretty damn good and did so with a very exciting style of offense & a major recruiting hurdle in the form of academic requirements.

Again, not advocating one way or another, just wanted to point out what is impressive."

 

[TX-GRIZ]

This clusterfawk of a coaching search just shows how far Montana has fallen. Prepare to be mediocre...

Are you really this big of a douchebag in real life or do you just play one on egriz? It's a serious question.

Agreed.....and the negativity put out is constant. Rarely anything positive to say. Ever.

 

[Griz Time]

GnB...you've got a young coach who has some Read type offense appeal to him. Griz staff is staying around to help guide him. If it is Stitt, give the dude a chance. Innocent until proven guilty. Come on man.

 

[Griz Time]

I'm a bh guy; give me special teams, defense and halftime adjustments. Those that point to his record at unlv...what are reasonable expectations at unlv? He took that program to a bowl game. Some point to his character. A dick who won 80% of his games...works for me. Felt he sold out and abandoned the program? That's how this works! It's called career trajectory. Recruiting? He can still point to a half dozen current nfl players. Didn't win the big game? James Madison had a stud defense, Richmond dline was impressive, and the qb from nova was special. Were we favored in any of those? He also won several big time playoff games. 2009 alone was legendary.

Hauck isn't perfect but he's proven. The argument about new blood is valid. But bobby can ball and a highly motivated, ready to prove his success wasn't a fluke, pissed off hauck is the coach I want. Go griz

That same question could probably be asked about Mines...

Except UNLV plays way better teams..

Not necessarily.

 

[grizindabox]

This clusterfawk of a coaching search just shows how far Montana has fallen. Prepare to be mediocre...

Are you really this big of a douchebag in real life or do you just play one on egriz? It's a serious question.

just a douchebag...I was really trying for super hardcore jackass! By the way, thanks...thanks for everything. You sir are a great poster and I can only hope....aspire to be as great.

 

[Griz Time]

Apples to Oranges. You compare a team and a coach to their peers.

Yeah..... no.

OK. Put School of Mines in the Mountain West and you get an 0-12 team. Put UNLV in the RMAC and they are D2 national champs. So....yeah. You compare a team and coach based on who they play with similar size schools, talent, and coaching.

No. BH was successful at Montana(FCS). Unsuccessful at UNLV(higher division). Stitt is barely successful in D2. But he's going to come to Montana and be the greatest thing ever? Because he has an offensive mind and its hard to recruit smart athletes..?? Ok so he's an OC. And he's obviously not a good recruiter because there are plenty of great student athletes. I'm not sold on him at all. Would be a terrible hire imo. OC at best. Maybe assistant head coach to but that's stretching it.

So....from your post, success, to you, is some conference titles and an appearance in the playoffs?

 

[grizindabox]

This clusterfawk of a coaching search just shows how far Montana has fallen. Prepare to be mediocre...

Are you really this big of a douchebag in real life or do you just play one on egriz? It's a serious question.

Agreed.....and the negativity put out is constant. Rarely anything positive to say. Ever.

If calling it like it is....is being negative. Most people just don't like hearing the truth. I will also add that "if" Stitt is hired...I like it.

 

[grizindabox]

Yeah..... no.

OK. Put School of Mines in the Mountain West and you get an 0-12 team. Put UNLV in the RMAC and they are D2 national champs. So....yeah. You compare a team and coach based on who they play with similar size schools, talent, and coaching.

No. BH was successful at Montana(FCS). Unsuccessful at UNLV(higher division). Stitt is barely successful in D2. But he's going to come to Montana and be the greatest thing ever? Because he has an offensive mind and its hard to recruit smart athletes..?? Ok so he's an OC. And he's obviously not a good recruiter because there are plenty of great student athletes. I'm not sold on him at all. Would be a terrible hire imo. OC at best. Maybe assistant head coach to but that's stretching it.

So....from your post, success, to you, is some conference titles and an appearance in the playoffs?

jcu...it is OK if you don't get...I would assume you are used to it by now

 

[TX-GRIZ]

This clusterfawk of a coaching search just shows how far Montana has fallen. Prepare to be mediocre...

Are you really this big of a douchebag in real life or do you just play one on egriz? It's a serious question.

Agreed.....and the negativity put out is constant. Rarely anything positive to say. Ever.

If calling it like it is....is being negative. Most people just don't like hearing the truth. I will also add that "if" Stitt is hired...I like it.

No problem here with calling it like it is. But it is "how" you call it. Stay positive "thirsty" my friends. And yes......Stitt all the way. Give that man a contract!!!

 

[mtgrizrule]

Until an official announcement is made, I will continue to hold out hope for Pease or Hauck. If it is Stitt, I will have to just remain neutral. His 1st press conference will be when I start to form an opinion one way or the other.

 

[Griz Time]

Until an official announcement is made, I will continue to hold out hope for Pease or Hauck. If it is Stitt, I will have to just remain neutral. His 1st press conference will be when I start to form an opinion one way or the other.

Never judge Jell-O until it forms. Obama gave some sweet speeches but has had an epic fail as Prez, just saying. Quite frankly, Mick has left more in the cupboard than Bobby ever did.

 

[mtgrizrule]

Until an official announcement is made, I will continue to hold out hope for Pease or Hauck. If it is Stitt, I will have to just remain neutral. His 1st press conference will be when I start to form an opinion one way or the other.

Never judge Jell-O until it forms. Obama gave some sweet speeches but has had an epic fail as Prez, just saying.

I hear you there. Unfortunately, myself and many others, know very little about Stitt. Even on egriz, all we know is, he is an offensive guru. That really is not much to go by. So for me, it will be gradual learning to form my opinion(s).

 

[grizindabox]

Fritz Neighbor retweeted
Bruce Feldman ‏@BruceFeldmanCFB 7m7 minutes ago
Bob Stitt will become the new head coach at #Montana, source told @FoxSports. Formal announcement's expected middle of next wk #StittHappens

 

[TX-GRIZ]

Until an official announcement is made, I will continue to hold out hope for Pease or Hauck. If it is Stitt, I will have to just remain neutral. His 1st press conference will be when I start to form an opinion one way or the other.

I hear ya, and that's the safe way to "guide" your emotions. I suppose I want something completely different from our staff and this team. I want to see DOLA, and frankly domination on both sides of the ball.

I think all 3 are great, as is the general consensus here. Someone "outside" coming in might be what we need.

 

[TX-GRIZ]

Fritz Neighbor retweeted
Bruce Feldman ‏@BruceFeldmanCFB 7m7 minutes ago
Bob Stitt will become the new head coach at #Montana, source told @FoxSports. Formal announcement's expected middle of next wk #StittHappens

:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

 

[Griz Time]

Until an official announcement is made, I will continue to hold out hope for Pease or Hauck. If it is Stitt, I will have to just remain neutral. His 1st press conference will be when I start to form an opinion one way or the other.

Never judge Jell-O until it forms. Obama gave some sweet speeches but has had an epic fail as Prez, just saying.

I hear you there. Unfortunately, myself and many others, know very little about Stitt. Even on egriz, all we know is, he is an offensive guru. That really is not much to go by. So for me, it will be gradual learning to form my opinion(s).

Totally reasonable! Honestly, a great response IMO, for what that's worth. All I'm saying is that if he was coming here with all his own staff, I would be concerned. That APPEARS to be not the case. IMO, again, it allows him to focus on what he specializes in, offense. I think with what we have coming in and the type of O he runs, it could be awesome! If some of this staff stays on like others report, then it's a plus for everyone. We need a really good OC, it's glaring. With this talent, it's been underutilized IMO, again. I see a kid like Pflug and Sims in the line and I'm loving the possibilities.
I think you're correct and probably better at even reserving your judgment. I see what UNH gave to Oregon. What Central Ark gave to Auburn. Let's just give him a chance....an honest one...that's all I'm asking from Griz Nation.