Do you know when it will be revealed and who will proudly wear #37?
Montana Grizzlies We don't know when it will be revealed... it's up to Zack. When he decides, we'll let you know!
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Big Day when ESPN comes to Missoula for the home opener against NDSU! That's a lot of pressure for anyone...how are you feeling about all the craziness right out of the gate?
Montana Grizzlies I can't wait for August 29th! Games like these are why we get into coaching!
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Cold Smoke or Moose Drool?
Montana Grizzlies I don't think there is a bad beer, there are different levels of excellence!
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Was there a point in your career when your offense just clicked and you said, wow we've really got something here, or has it been more of a steady progression?
Montana Grizzlies We've been pretty good on offense since the early 90's, and we continue to try to evolve to stay one step ahead of the defense.
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It seems like every week you hear about the NCAA handing out punishments for an array of different issues regarding athletes. How will you help to protect the university and athletic programs from getting into these types of situations?
Montana Grizzlies You have to educate your current student athletes, recruit high character people and hire coaches with high ethical standards, and I don't think it should ever be an issue with that combination of people.
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Mouse Davis started the run and shoot Urban Meyer started a passing offense iz your offense based off of those and how will your offense work in the Big Sky?
Montana Grizzlies Our offense is based off west coast offense principals and has been developed over time.
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Is there any combination of things you'd like to bring to Montana that was successful in the great state of Nebraska? I lived in NE close to 12 years. The state and football culture is very similar to here, just on a larger scale nationally.
Montana Grizzlies I don't think we need to bring anything. The passion of the fans is similar in both places, so it's my job to produce an exciting team to make football Saturdays even more exciting!
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One more thing, I'm a student at the South Dakota School of Mines, thanks for the numerous beatdowns!! haha
Montana Grizzlies Now that I'm gone, go ahead and beat them!
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Coach Stitt, do you believe using social media and current technology will positively impact recruit and fan interest in the program? By the way, taking the time to do this is very appreciated.
Montana Grizzlies I think it helps a lot with exposing your program to recruits, and it makes it a lot of fun for our fans, which is important.
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What was the average home attendance you played in front of last season? How excited are you to play in front of 20,000 + fans at home this season? What is the biggest advantage and disadvantage of playing in front a large crowd?
Montana Grizzlies After our first game I will have coached in front of more fans than I coached in front of all of last season! Advantage is that the visiting team has to deal with #GrizNation.
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do you plan on naming a staring qb by the end of spring camp heading into fall ball?
Montana Grizzlies Hard to say until we get a chance to see them play. We'd love to have a clearcut starter by the end of spring, but don't know if that will happen.
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The godfather of the flysweep, are you credited with any other inventions? Football or non football related?
Montana Grizzlies #StittHappens!
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What is your stance on "trick" plays? Montana is notorious for the halfback/WR Pass. Are they a part of the offense? In your back pocket when nothing else is working?
Montana Grizzlies Trick plays usually don't work against good defenses. We like to rely on our base offense to score points.
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Biggest surprise since being hired?
Montana Grizzlies How welcoming our fans and the community of Missoula have been to me and my family!
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How confident are you going into the 2015 season?
Montana Grizzlies I'm confident our coaching staff will prepare our players to go out and compete very well. We're excited to get to work!
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Do the current players on your roster fit your offensive scheme? I know the answer already but I'm trying to shut up the fools that think it's going to take you 3-4 years to get "your players" to fit.
Montana Grizzlies It's not a question of do we have the right players, it's a question of how much depth we have. We'll fill our needs with our recruiting class.
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What is your favorite football memory or story?
Montana Grizzlies Best memory is probably in 2001 at Mines when we came from 17 down with 1:30 left in the game and won.
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Just win,......
Montana Grizzlies That's the plan!
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Brint Wahlberg: Coach what has been the biggest adjustment / learning curve after your first few months on the job at the UM?
Montana Grizzlies Biggest adjustment has probably been having to do a lot more multi-tasking with media duties, booster meetings, etc. It's been busy but a lot of fun!
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Who taught you the most about football?
Montana Grizzlies NFL coaching veteran Kay Daulton.
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If your life story was greenlit for a movie, what actor would portray Bob Stitt and why?
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What is your favorite part of the coaching year outside of the football season?
Montana Grizzlies Any time I'm on the golf course is my favorite when not coaching, and spending time with my family!
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The Big Sky Conference is known for their high profile offsenses. What can you and your staff do to make Montana a number 1 and dominating defense?
Montana Grizzlies Keep doing what we've been doing. I believe we had the best defense in the conference last year, and we're going to be better this year.
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How much emphasis will be put on special teams this year? How much will incoming freshman play a roll if any on special teams.
Montana Grizzlies Special teams will be very important. I will personally work with several of the units, and depending on how spring practice goes and where our depth is, we'll look at true freshman.
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4th and 3 on their 30...mid 4th quarter, kick or go for it?
Montana Grizzlies I'd like to say go for it... but need to know the specifics!
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How many plays per game are you hoping to see out of the offense in the early part of the season?
Montana Grizzlies A lot. 90-100 would make me very happy.
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With your ties to Colorado, do you anticipate hitting the recruiting trail there?
Montana Grizzlies We're going to recruit Colorado hard. I think it's a good fit for Montana, and there is a direct flight from DIA to Missoula.
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How much of your playbook will be installed by week one?
Montana Grizzlies Travis - We will have our base offense installed by practice #3 of spring ball and will continue to work on special situations throughout spring practice and fall camp.
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What is your checklist you go through while picking out your starting QB?
Montana Grizzlies Zane - The three main things are: 1. Throwing accuracy 2. Footwork 3. The ability to process information very quickly.
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Why doesn't your new #guardDog Hazel have a Griz jersey?
Montana Grizzlies Lucas - I've been trying to find one! Do you know where I can purchase Griz gear for dogs?
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It has been too long. GRIZ NATION NEEDS A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, how soon do you think you can deliver?
Montana Grizzlies We'll know a lot more after week 1. If you're going to be the best, you gotta beat the best!
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Have you had a chance to look at the rest of the teams in the Big Sky? And if so which teams do you predict will be most competitive for the conference title?
Montana Grizzlies Luke - We've looked at a lot of film, and I think anybody in the Big Sky can beat you on a weekly basis if you're not prepared.
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How is the quarterback position shaping up?
Hi John, We'll know a lot more on Monday when spring practice starts. We haven't even had a chance to see any of the QB's throw yet!
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What are your goals as coach heading into Spring practices? What are the teams goals heading into Spring?
Montana Grizzlies Mike - For me: 1. Get to know the players better. 2. Get the personnel in the right positions. 3. Making sure our players have a good handle on our base offense by practice #15. For the team: 1. Get better every day. 2. Get to know each other better. 3. Build team chemistry.
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How bad are we going to beat the bobcats this year?
Montana Grizzlies Bill, That's a game we want to win real bad, but we're focussed on beating the Bison right now!
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What are your goals for the Griz this season? How will you define the season as a sucess?
Montana Grizzlies Lucas - Once we know what level our team is at, we want to see consistent improvement so they have the best chance to win every single week.
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What's the biggest challenge you've faced since being hired?
Montana Grizzlies Pat - There wasn't one challenge, it was juggling a number of things. We had to catch up on recruiting, get a staff hired, run the football program and get my family moved, etc.
