Employed or not

[Cledus]

Friendly reminder that these coaches don't make much money. Sure the HC does, but nobody else.

They're working very long hours just recruiting, don't get much for a vacation, and make what...40-60k a year? Sounds awful to me, to be honest.

It’s a choice they made voluntarily. I think a lot of coaches have a desire to make it to the big stage and the low pay is part of the process, e.g. paying dues. You can have empathy without feeling they’ve been dealt some sort of grave injustice.

[bobcat99]

Friendly reminder that these coaches don't make much money. Sure the HC does, but nobody else.

They're working very long hours just recruiting, don't get much for a vacation, and make what...40-60k a year? Sounds awful to me, to be honest.

It’s a choice they made voluntarily. I think a lot of coaches have a desire to make it to the big stage and the low pay is part of the process, e.g. paying dues. You can have empathy without feeling they’ve been dealt some sort of grave injustice.

Yeah, buddy, I didn't say any of that.

[cats2506]

Whatever the reasons, it happened, I don't feel that as fans we have a right to know every detail of these peoples lives. I trust Choate's judgment, I still like Ty and hope the best for him in whatever he does, as long as it isn't with the school over the divide. I have always liked Kane and think he will do an excellent job at DC.

[wbtfg]

Whatever the reasons, it happened, I don't feel that as fans we have a right to know every detail of these peoples lives. I trust Choate's judgment, I still like Ty and hope the best for him in whatever he does, as long as it isn't with the school over the divide. I have always liked Kane and think he will do an excellent job at DC.

Good post....I agree on all fronts.

[3-7-77]

"...I don't feel that as fans we have a right to know every detail of these peoples lives. I trust Choate's judgment, I still like Ty and hope the best for him in whatever he does, as long as it isn't with the school over the divide."

Agree on all points. On your last point, rest assured that he will NOT be part of the Griz ever again. Even a rumor of such a move would have a pitchfork and torches mob outside Bobbys office. He was with the Griz long enough to know he burned his bridges by coming to MSU. He did the unthinkable in Montana. He needed a job and took what was offered, so can't blame him for that. He lost his job in an awkward time of year, positions were already filled. This time next year he will be somewhere in football.

[Cledus]

Whatever the reasons, it happened, I don't feel that as fans we have a right to know every detail of these peoples lives. I trust Choate's judgment, I still like Ty and hope the best for him in whatever he does, as long as it isn't with the school over the divide. I have always liked Kane and think he will do an excellent job at DC.

TG played a huge role in turning around the defense and beating missoula for three straight years. Given the sudden departure, it seems normal to wonder what happened. If his departure is the result of something salacious, then I personally do not want to know and I hope others feel the same.

[ilovethecats]

Whatever the reasons, it happened, I don't feel that as fans we have a right to know every detail of these peoples lives. I trust Choate's judgment, I still like Ty and hope the best for him in whatever he does, as long as it isn't with the school over the divide. I have always liked Kane and think he will do an excellent job at DC.

TG played a huge role in turning around the defense and beating missoula for three straight years. Given the sudden departure, it seems normal to wonder what happened. If his departure is the result of something salacious, then I personally do not want to know and I hope others feel the same.

We do know. He resigned. Bet he's enjoying life!

[catatac]

"...I don't feel that as fans we have a right to know every detail of these peoples lives. I trust Choate's judgment, I still like Ty and hope the best for him in whatever he does, as long as it isn't with the school over the divide."

Agree on all points. On your last point, rest assured that he will NOT be part of the Griz ever again. Even a rumor of such a move would have a pitchfork and torches mob outside Bobbys office. He was with the Griz long enough to know he burned his bridges by coming to MSU. He did the unthinkable in Montana. He needed a job and took what was offered, so can't blame him for that. He lost his job in an awkward time of year, positions were already filled. This time next year he will be somewhere in football.

That's not always how it works. If TG continues to coach, moves up in the ranks, ends up being a DC for Alabama or any FBS program, the Montana HC job opens up and he wants it, it's his.

[3-7-77]

That's not always how it works. If TG continues to coach, moves up in the ranks, ends up being a DC for Alabama or any FBS program, the Montana HC job opens up and he wants it, it's his.

I don't know the hiring process, catatac, but you make some 'interesting' assumptions, IMO. First, TG moving up the ranks. That may take some time, if at all. He just got 'resigned' by Choate. Second DC job in three years. If there is a glass ceiling, this is his. Should he land in a FBS program, let alone become the DC, then at some point Bobby decides to move on, or retire(I think the job is his for life if he wants it) there is still the problem of getting the alum and donors behind the hire. Not likely to happen, in my lifetime anyway. Got to admit, times change and memories fade. Alumni die off. Donors die off. Theoretically, he could sneak in. But, when you get down to it, its a Griz-Cat thing. Pat Kearney wrote a 400+ page book about the history of the game. You should read it.

[allcat]

I am curious, how much does he still owe us for letting him come here?

[Hawks86]

[PapaG]

Meanwhile, Gregorak declined comment beyond anything more than a general statement for more than three months, and the gossip hung in the air. What was true and what wasn't?

In this interview, Gregorak declared the speculation totally fabricated.

“Trust me. I heard everything,” Gregorak said. “We had some interesting calls saying, ‘Hey guys, just so you know, we just heard this …’ And we’re like, ‘Whoa. What?’

“It’s just too bad. It’s unfortunate. Both (Montana and MSU) fan bases are awesome in terms of our level of football. But it’s really unfortunate that people can get in front of a computer screen and type whatever they want to type anonymously.”

Gregorak said he was genuinely wounded.

“If someone wants to call you a lousy (coach), that’s one thing,” he said. “If they start talking about your family? That’s where it’s like, ‘C’mon now.’ You start talking about my family (and) my wife? That’s not cool.

[Cledus]

Great guy and a class act.

[CelticCat]

Great article.

I hope some people here read this and think about how they behave next time something like this happens.

[CelticCat]

Also from the article for those curious:

Gregorak said he and head coach Jeff Choate had a conversation five days prior during which Gregorak was given the option to resign or not have his contract renewed. It was, Gregorak said, largely a performance-based decision by Choate.

[Cledus]

Also from the article for those curious:

Gregorak said he and head coach Jeff Choate had a conversation five days prior during which Gregorak was given the option to resign or not have his contract renewed. It was, Gregorak said, largely a performance-based decision by Choate.

I was very surprised to see this is the reason he left. I could see our defense weren't world beaters, but I also didn't think it was bad enough to force a change.

At least Kane can see that results matter and he will be held accountable.

[MSU01]

Great article.

I hope some people here read this and think about how they behave next time something like this happens.

Based on who you're referring to that started the idiotic rumors that were floating around, we'll need to wait a very long time before they act any differently.

This was a great article with a lot of honesty and insight into the coaching profession, and I wish the best of luck to Ty and his family in the future!

[Long Time Cat]

Best wishes to Ty and family. He does sound like a class act. I'm really glad he came here. He improved our defense a bunch and I will always be thankful he helped us get 3 straight wins over the griz!!

[BleedingBLue]

Glad Ty is taking the time to just be with his family and watch his kids grow up.

Its clear that Choate is striving for perfection and anything less won't be tolerated.

[Hawks86]

I think some public apologies are in order.