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Why not Kraig Paulson as coach?
- Thread starter Oldgriz72
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I put up this post to have a discussion about someone who deserves to be considered for this job. No one can predict how successful a head coach is going to be until they are given a chance to prove it. Why was Don Read hired? He was fired at Oregon and was 19-33-1 at Portland state before being named the Griz head coach. At Montana 85 - 36 and 1 National Championship. Why was Mick Dennehy promoted from OC, he had a losing record at Montana Western as a head coach. At Montana 39 - 12 and 1 national championship appearance. Why was Joe Glen hired, he was fired from Montana in 85, a losing record at Wyoming and South Dakota but at Montana, 39-6 with 1 national championship. Bobby Hauck, not even a coordinator at any level but at Montana, 80-17 with 3 championship appearances. Robin Pfugrad, never a head coach, probably railroaded here but did win the Big Sky in 2011 and lost in the semi final game. Mick Delaney, a losing record at Western Montana and a perennial assistant coach just about everywhere, at Montana a winning record and 2 playoff appearances in 3 years. My point is that all were questionable hires, but given the chance succeeded. All but Read had ties to Montana. Kraig deserves his chance and just might surprise some of you. Nobody can predict.
Oldgriz, like your persistence but not a chance in hell.
Oldgriz72 said:
There will be several applicants with resumes far better than Kraig...KH will never sing that tune
billingsgriz
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I like Kraig and think he would make a fine HC !!!
I met him at the Dog and Pony show at the Grand Montana Holiday Inn in 2007 before the spring game in Billings.
Kraig seemed like a nice guy, and he introduced me to Marc Mariani's dad from Havre and told me that Marc ran a 4.3 something 40 and that was fast, NFL fast. (Marc at that time was an underclassman and had not played very much--I didn't know who he was.)
I think Kraig has a pretty good eye for talent, and he originated the #37 tradition, and he's about as GRIZ as one can get !!!
I met him at the Dog and Pony show at the Grand Montana Holiday Inn in 2007 before the spring game in Billings.
Kraig seemed like a nice guy, and he introduced me to Marc Mariani's dad from Havre and told me that Marc ran a 4.3 something 40 and that was fast, NFL fast. (Marc at that time was an underclassman and had not played very much--I didn't know who he was.)
I think Kraig has a pretty good eye for talent, and he originated the #37 tradition, and he's about as GRIZ as one can get !!!
billingsgriz said:
Of course you do...
grizindabox said:
This is supposed to be a forum where topics are discussed and you have not given one comment as to why he would be good or bad for the program. Step up and let us know why Kraig is not qualified, or not as qualified as the other candidates; refer to my previous post about the last 6 coaches if you need info.
By using the logic of oldgriz and billingsgriz, maybe we should be looking at Billy Cockhill or Rob Phenicie...they have similar resumes
Oldgriz72 said:
I still not sure what you provided that qualifies Kraig. His lack of head coaching and winning as a head coach will alone put him pretty far down the list. His resume is not much different than Cockhill.
Oldgriz72 said:
I completely get your point...you just seem to want to overlook the obvious
"Deserves a chance?"
Ron Richards got the OC job with Joe Glenn because Joe thought Ron "deserved a chance" after Ron had become head coach at SoDak School of Mines after being passed over at MT Tech and Butte HIGH!!!
I don't think he lasted through the first game -- Billy Cockhill may even have been calling plays for that game.
Why doesn't Paulsen get a head job SOMEPLACE and earn some credibility?
How many other guys were on a staff for five chippers (how many won?) Do they all "deserve a chance?"
Ron Richards got the OC job with Joe Glenn because Joe thought Ron "deserved a chance" after Ron had become head coach at SoDak School of Mines after being passed over at MT Tech and Butte HIGH!!!
I don't think he lasted through the first game -- Billy Cockhill may even have been calling plays for that game.
Why doesn't Paulsen get a head job SOMEPLACE and earn some credibility?
How many other guys were on a staff for five chippers (how many won?) Do they all "deserve a chance?"
Oldgriz72 said:
First, there will be several candidates that have much better head coaching resumes than Kraig.
grizindabox said:
The consensus seems to be Baldwin and Hauk. Baldwin has proven to be a great head coach in his one year at Central and at EWU, would be a great choice on paper except he will be a short timer. Hauk was great here when given the opportunity after zero experience as a head coach let alone a coordinator. Kraig has a tremendous amount of experience with the exception of being a head coach. What is so horrible about giving Kraig his shot, no one has given me a reason why he would be a bad decision.
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