High point of the 2013 season

[MrTitleist]

I vote Bob Stitt for head coach or even offensive coordinator (if he would be willing to accept the position which I have my doubts). An innovative coach that is able to get the most out of limited talent. There is a reason that numerous top BCS coaches consult with this head coach of a D2 school.

Colorado Mines had about one winning season in the 50 years prior to him becoming Head Coach in 2001 and have only had one season under .500 since. There may be no other school with greater recruiting disadvantages than Colorado Mines, yet every year there they are at the top of the RMAC (finishing 2nd this year to D2's top ranked CSU-Pueblo).

...but, because he is not a big name, he will likely go overlooked again.

This is a fun name.

 

[wyokoke]

I vote Bob Stitt for head coach or even offensive coordinator (if he would be willing to accept the position which I have my doubts). An innovative coach that is able to get the most out of limited talent. There is a reason that numerous top BCS coaches consult with this head coach of a D2 school.

Colorado Mines had about one winning season in the 50 years prior to him becoming Head Coach in 2001 and have only had one season under .500 since. There may be no other school with greater recruiting disadvantages than Colorado Mines, yet every year there they are at the top of the RMAC (finishing 2nd this year to D2's top ranked CSU-Pueblo).

...but, because he is not a big name, he will likely go overlooked again.

This is a fun name.

What exactly is so innovative about Stitt? I know nothing about him

 

[MrTitleist]

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/31626208/34204146" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[MrTitleist]

This too: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2012/10/29/bob-stitt-fly-sweep-colorado-school-of-mines-college-football-offense/1659819/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[wyokoke]

Okay thanks, that would be an interesting one. Something like that could have HUGE potential, but could also be a big bust

 

[OrediggerPoke]

I vote Bob Stitt for head coach or even offensive coordinator (if he would be willing to accept the position which I have my doubts). An innovative coach that is able to get the most out of limited talent. There is a reason that numerous top BCS coaches consult with this head coach of a D2 school.

Colorado Mines had about one winning season in the 50 years prior to him becoming Head Coach in 2001 and have only had one season under .500 since. There may be no other school with greater recruiting disadvantages than Colorado Mines, yet every year there they are at the top of the RMAC (finishing 2nd this year to D2's top ranked CSU-Pueblo).

...but, because he is not a big name, he will likely go overlooked again.

This is a fun name.

What exactly is so innovative about Stitt? I know nothing about him

Mines is always VERY undersized on the line (because the entrance standards to the school are extreme). Mines rarely has any speed. Stitt is able to scheme to prevent the defense from being able to sell out and simply bull rush the QB by running numerous quick plays (shovel passes, fly sweep, receiver picks, etc..)

Many of my close friends played for Stitt. They also say he is kind of odd but very well respected, hard working and honest. Prior to coming to Mines he coached at Harvard, so he has had the luxury of coaching extremely smart players...but players that often times lacked elite athletic talent.

Look at the numbers that Mines has put up on the offensive side of the ball over the past 10+ years. This isn't just a flash in the pan offense, it has been proven to be sustained success.

 

[TSpoke]

I vote Bob Stitt for head coach or even offensive coordinator (if he would be willing to accept the position which I have my doubts). An innovative coach that is able to get the most out of limited talent. There is a reason that numerous top BCS coaches consult with this head coach of a D2 school.

Colorado Mines had about one winning season in the 50 years prior to him becoming Head Coach in 2001 and have only had one season under .500 since. There may be no other school with greater recruiting disadvantages than Colorado Mines, yet every year there they are at the top of the RMAC (finishing 2nd this year to D2's top ranked CSU-Pueblo).

...but, because he is not a big name, he will likely go overlooked again.

I mentioned Bob Stitt a while back in another thread. But for OC. He needs to learn about FBS as a coordinator before taking over as head man. I don't think you can make the jump all the way from D2 to FBS as head coach. He said in the USA Today article that he would be willing to be the OC of an FBS school if he had complete control of the offense. That is why my choice would be an experienced FBS coach that has a defensive background as was willing to bring Stitt in on offense. WOuld be fun to see what he could do in Laramie.

 

[BeaverPoke]

I just want to point out that just because he has an undersized line and slower players, and it works on that level, doesn't mean it will work up here in the MWC.
The talent gap between what he has, and who he is going against probably isn't all that big, while up here, the gap sometimes could be huge.

 

[OrediggerPoke]

I just want to point out that just because he has an undersized line and slower players, and it works on that level, doesn't mean it will work up here in the MWC.
The talent gap between what he has, and who he is going against probably isn't all that big, while up here, the gap sometimes could be huge.

My guess is that you have no idea about the talent gap between programs at the D2 level. I doubt you have ever seriously watched many if any D2 games.

And the Grand Valley State teams from a few years ago would have been very competitive with FBS Wyoming.

 

[kansasCowboy]

I just want to point out that just because he has an undersized line and slower players, and it works on that level, doesn't mean it will work up here in the MWC.
The talent gap between what he has, and who he is going against probably isn't all that big, while up here, the gap sometimes could be huge.

That's exactly what the article discussed. And West Virginia ran it against Clemson. So why would it not work here?

 

[YankPoke]

I just want to point out that just because he has an undersized line and slower players, and it works on that level, doesn't mean it will work up here in the MWC.
The talent gap between what he has, and who he is going against probably isn't all that big, while up here, the gap sometimes could be huge.

My guess is that you have no idea about the talent gap between programs at the D2 level. I doubt you have ever seriously watched many if any D2 games.

And the Grand Valley State teams from a few years ago would have been very competitive with FBS Wyoming.

I have watched a lot of D2 football, and the talent gap is massive. Stitt would not be anywhere close to my top 10 in candidates, he must coach at a higher level before he can be a serious candidate.

 

[cowboyz]

My high point hasn't happened yet. It will be car pooling next month with Beav down to Alburquerque to see the Pokes take on Oregon State!

 

[OrediggerPoke]

I just want to point out that just because he has an undersized line and slower players, and it works on that level, doesn't mean it will work up here in the MWC.
The talent gap between what he has, and who he is going against probably isn't all that big, while up here, the gap sometimes could be huge.

My guess is that you have no idea about the talent gap between programs at the D2 level. I doubt you have ever seriously watched many if any D2 games.

And the Grand Valley State teams from a few years ago would have been very competitive with FBS Wyoming.

I have watched a lot of D2 football, and the talent gap is massive. Stitt would not be anywhere close to my top 10 in candidates, he must coach at a higher level before he can be a serious candidate.

He has been a coach at the FCS level. But that is beside the point, Stitt will probably be overlooked and not even given an interview for your very reason of having not been a head coach above D2. We will follow the "traditional" mode of hiring and probably bring in a former cast off of some other FBS school as we are unwilling to pay market for top coaches (thus continuing our crappy string of hirings).

 

[OrediggerPoke]

My high point hasn't happened yet. It will be car pooling next month with Beav down to Alburquerque to see the Pokes take on Oregon State!

I think you have your location wrong...the Pokes travel to Corvalis to take on the Beavers on December 20th.

http://www.gowyo.com/sports/m-wrestl/sched/wyo-m-wrestl-sched.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[OrediggerPoke]

I just want to point out that just because he has an undersized line and slower players, and it works on that level, doesn't mean it will work up here in the MWC.
The talent gap between what he has, and who he is going against probably isn't all that big, while up here, the gap sometimes could be huge.

My guess is that you have no idea about the talent gap between programs at the D2 level. I doubt you have ever seriously watched many if any D2 games.

And the Grand Valley State teams from a few years ago would have been very competitive with FBS Wyoming.

I have watched a lot of D2 football, and the talent gap is massive. Stitt would not be anywhere close to my top 10 in candidates, he must coach at a higher level before he can be a serious candidate.

And you missed the whole talent gap argument. It was the talent gap of elite D2 teams vs other D2 teams compared against the talent gap of MWC teams vs elite FBS teams.

There is a big talent gap at the D2 level (i.e. Oklahoma Panhandle State vs. Northwest Missouri) similarly as to there being a big talent gap at the FBS level (i.e. UNLV vs. Florida State)

 

[TSpoke]

I like the idea of Stitt but not for the head coach. I think I remeber some talk that he actually did interview for the OC position when Brandon was hired(not sure where I saw that, probably here or gowyogo). So if we could get someone willing to give him the keys to the offense and learn the FBS game under someone for a couple years then step into the HC position after a few years.

 

[cowboyz]

My high point hasn't happened yet. It will be car pooling next month with Beav down to Alburquerque to see the Pokes take on Oregon State!

I think you have your location wrong...the Pokes travel to Corvalis to take on the Beavers on December 20th.

http://www.gowyo.com/sports/m-wrestl/sched/wyo-m-wrestl-sched.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hell yeah, we'll beat them in wrestling on the 20th and then kick their ass in football the next day at the New Mexico Bowl!

 

[BeaverPoke]

My high point hasn't happened yet. It will be car pooling next month with Beav down to Alburquerque to see the Pokes take on Oregon State!

I think you have your location wrong...the Pokes travel to Corvalis to take on the Beavers on December 20th.

http://www.gowyo.com/sports/m-wrestl/sched/wyo-m-wrestl-sched.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hell yeah, we'll beat them in wrestling on the 20th and then kick their ass in football the next day at the New Mexico Bowl!

Lol, if Wyo and OS play, which I have some creepy gut feeling will happen, I will be cheering for Wyo.
But if that match up were to happen, you have any idea of how bad Sean Mannion to Brandin Cooks would make Blair Burns look?
My god it would embarrassing.

 

[Wyovanian]

My high point hasn't happened yet. It will be car pooling next month with Beav down to Alburquerque to see the Pokes take on Oregon State!

I think you have your location wrong...the Pokes travel to Corvalis to take on the Beavers on December 20th.

http://www.gowyo.com/sports/m-wrestl/sched/wyo-m-wrestl-sched.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hell yeah, we'll beat them in wrestling on the 20th and then kick their ass in football the next day at the New Mexico Bowl!

Lol, if Wyo and OS play, which I have some creepy gut feeling will happen, I will be cheering for Wyo.
But if that match up were to happen, you have any idea of how bad Sean Mannion to Brandin Cooks would make Blair Burns look?
My god it would embarrassing.

Any games this weekend you have a "creepy gut feeling" about? I need some good picks and figure if I just go against yours, I should do pretty well.

 

[YankPoke]

I just want to point out that just because he has an undersized line and slower players, and it works on that level, doesn't mean it will work up here in the MWC.
The talent gap between what he has, and who he is going against probably isn't all that big, while up here, the gap sometimes could be huge.

My guess is that you have no idea about the talent gap between programs at the D2 level. I doubt you have ever seriously watched many if any D2 games.

And the Grand Valley State teams from a few years ago would have been very competitive with FBS Wyoming.

I have watched a lot of D2 football, and the talent gap is massive. Stitt would not be anywhere close to my top 10 in candidates, he must coach at a higher level before he can be a serious candidate.

He has been a coach at the FCS level. But that is beside the point, Stitt will probably be overlooked and not even given an interview for your very reason of having not been a head coach above D2. We will follow the "traditional" mode of hiring and probably bring in a former cast off of some other FBS school as we are unwilling to pay market for top coaches (thus continuing our crappy string of hirings).

Fair enough OP, I would love to see what he can do as a OC at this level, but would be wary about giving him a HC position at this point. I see what you are saying about WYO going after a non-traditional option which may not be a bad idea. I really don't care who is our coach as long as the dude gets us some Ws.