Bobby Hauck is 7-8 vs the Cats

[AFCAT]

During Bobby's first stint, I agree that he had a juggernaut and MSU was pitiful. Our stadium looked like a high school field. The band was pitiful. And Bobby was an absolutely classless jerk. The way he treated the MSU announcers who would try to do an interview; the way he interacted with his own student newspaper, his childish comments about Bozeman. Having said this I am frankly amazed that UM has had the success they have had at the same time that MSU has experienced such success. Normally, it is very difficult for BOTH teams in a state to maintain a high level of success at the same time. In most cases when one program goes up the other one drops. I'm not sure how long this can continue, with both programs being top FCS at the same time.

Money. That's why MSU has slowly risen from the ashes and why um continues to do well. As long as they continue to invest in their programs, success will follow.

[TomCat88]

During Bobby's first stint, I agree that he had a juggernaut and MSU was pitiful. Our stadium looked like a high school field. The band was pitiful. And Bobby was an absolutely classless jerk. The way he treated the MSU announcers who would try to do an interview; the way he interacted with his own student newspaper, his childish comments about Bozeman. Having said this I am frankly amazed that UM has had the success they have had at the same time that MSU has experienced such success. Normally, it is very difficult for BOTH teams in a state to maintain a high level of success at the same time. In most cases when one program goes up the other one drops. I'm not sure how long this can continue, with both programs being top FCS at the same time.

MSU started the 2002-09 stretch with 2 BSC titles and three playoff trips during in first 4 years in the 16-team bracket. Got hit with an APR violation and a coach selling meth, then a coach fired after spring ball. Pitiful for 3 years but considering the circumstances they did pretty well.

UM’s success has mostly come in the last three years and has been mixed and inconsistent. Missed playoffs first year, good 2nd, good 3rd, mediocre 4th, good 5th, mediocre 6th, good 7th. I wouldn’t say they’re maintaining a high level of success.

[Montanabob]

During Bobby's first stint, I agree that he had a juggernaut and MSU was pitiful. Our stadium looked like a high school field. The band was pitiful. And Bobby was an absolutely classless jerk. The way he treated the MSU announcers who would try to do an interview; the way he interacted with his own student newspaper, his childish comments about Bozeman. Having said this I am frankly amazed that UM has had the success they have had at the same time that MSU has experienced such success. Normally, it is very difficult for BOTH teams in a state to maintain a high level of success at the same time. In most cases when one program goes up the other one drops. I'm not sure how long this can continue, with both programs being top FCS at the same time.

Money. That's why MSU has slowly risen from the ashes and why um continues to do well. As long as they continue to invest in their programs, success will follow.

And most of the BSC is not even trying to keep pace

[AFCAT]

During Bobby's first stint, I agree that he had a juggernaut and MSU was pitiful. Our stadium looked like a high school field. The band was pitiful. And Bobby was an absolutely classless jerk. The way he treated the MSU announcers who would try to do an interview; the way he interacted with his own student newspaper, his childish comments about Bozeman. Having said this I am frankly amazed that UM has had the success they have had at the same time that MSU has experienced such success. Normally, it is very difficult for BOTH teams in a state to maintain a high level of success at the same time. In most cases when one program goes up the other one drops. I'm not sure how long this can continue, with both programs being top FCS at the same time.

Money. That's why MSU has slowly risen from the ashes and why um continues to do well. As long as they continue to invest in their programs, success will follow.

And most of the BSC is not even trying to keep pace

UNC, EWU, and PSU are the only real outliers not currently increasing investment in football. The other schools certainly are. UC Davis just announced a huge influx of cash in athletic facilities. Weber, and Poly have recently built or are building new football facilities. NAU has a relatively new sports training and football facility too. I don't know about Tech and Southern Utah though. Idaho State may also be an outlier.

[Montanabob]

During Bobby's first stint, I agree that he had a juggernaut and MSU was pitiful. Our stadium looked like a high school field. The band was pitiful. And Bobby was an absolutely classless jerk. The way he treated the MSU announcers who would try to do an interview; the way he interacted with his own student newspaper, his childish comments about Bozeman. Having said this I am frankly amazed that UM has had the success they have had at the same time that MSU has experienced such success. Normally, it is very difficult for BOTH teams in a state to maintain a high level of success at the same time. In most cases when one program goes up the other one drops. I'm not sure how long this can continue, with both programs being top FCS at the same time.

Money. That's why MSU has slowly risen from the ashes and why um continues to do well. As long as they continue to invest in their programs, success will follow.

And most of the BSC is not even trying to keep pace

UNC, EWU, and PSU are the only real outliers not currently increasing investment in football. The other schools certainly are. UC Davis just announced a huge influx of cash in athletic facilities. Weber, and Poly have recently built or are building new football facilities. NAU has a relatively new sports training and football facility too. I don't know about Tech and Southern Utah though. Idaho State may also be an outlier.

Put isu, ui, su and Weber on the list of not keeping up. Davis is new, hasn't been on the list until last year because now they decided they want to go to FBS in the MW. Suck state is a recent but hadn't kept up with Montana schools. Poly? I would have to relook at them. Nau maybe.

[BroncoCat]

During Bobby's first stint, I agree that he had a juggernaut and MSU was pitiful. Our stadium looked like a high school field. The band was pitiful. And Bobby was an absolutely classless jerk. The way he treated the MSU announcers who would try to do an interview; the way he interacted with his own student newspaper, his childish comments about Bozeman. Having said this I am frankly amazed that UM has had the success they have had at the same time that MSU has experienced such success. Normally, it is very difficult for BOTH teams in a state to maintain a high level of success at the same time. In most cases when one program goes up the other one drops. I'm not sure how long this can continue, with both programs being top FCS at the same time.

MSU started the 2002-09 stretch with 2 BSC titles and three playoff trips during in first 4 years in the 16-team bracket. Got hit with an APR violation and a coach selling meth, then a coach fired after spring ball. Pitiful for 3 years but considering the circumstances they did pretty well.

UM’s success has mostly come in the last three years and has been mixed and inconsistent. Missed playoffs first year, good 2nd, good 3rd, mediocre 4th, good 5th, mediocre 6th, good 7th. I wouldn’t say they’re maintaining a high level of success.

3 BSC titles
4 playoff berths

[Mtcatfan]

During Bobby's first stint, I agree that he had a juggernaut and MSU was pitiful. Our stadium looked like a high school field. The band was pitiful. And Bobby was an absolutely classless jerk. The way he treated the MSU announcers who would try to do an interview; the way he interacted with his own student newspaper, his childish comments about Bozeman. Having said this I am frankly amazed that UM has had the success they have had at the same time that MSU has experienced such success. Normally, it is very difficult for BOTH teams in a state to maintain a high level of success at the same time. In most cases when one program goes up the other one drops. I'm not sure how long this can continue, with both programs being top FCS at the same time.

MSU started the 2002-09 stretch with 2 BSC titles and three playoff trips during in first 4 years in the 16-team bracket. Got hit with an APR violation and a coach selling meth, then a coach fired after spring ball. Pitiful for 3 years but considering the circumstances they did pretty well.

UM’s success has mostly come in the last three years and has been mixed and inconsistent. Missed playoffs first year, good 2nd, good 3rd, mediocre 4th, good 5th, mediocre 6th, good 7th. I wouldn’t say they’re maintaining a high level of success.

3 BSC titles
4 playoff berths

Context?

[TomCat88]

During Bobby's first stint, I agree that he had a juggernaut and MSU was pitiful. Our stadium looked like a high school field. The band was pitiful. And Bobby was an absolutely classless jerk. The way he treated the MSU announcers who would try to do an interview; the way he interacted with his own student newspaper, his childish comments about Bozeman. Having said this I am frankly amazed that UM has had the success they have had at the same time that MSU has experienced such success. Normally, it is very difficult for BOTH teams in a state to maintain a high level of success at the same time. In most cases when one program goes up the other one drops. I'm not sure how long this can continue, with both programs being top FCS at the same time.

MSU started the 2002-09 stretch with 2 BSC titles and three playoff trips during in first 4 years in the 16-team bracket. Got hit with an APR violation and a coach selling meth, then a coach fired after spring ball. Pitiful for 3 years but considering the circumstances they did pretty well.

UM’s success has mostly come in the last three years and has been mixed and inconsistent. Missed playoffs first year, good 2nd, good 3rd, mediocre 4th, good 5th, mediocre 6th, good 7th. I wouldn’t say they’re maintaining a high level of success.

3 BSC titles
4 playoff berths

Hauck was the coach from 2003-09. 7 seasons
We’re both wrong. I was thinking he started in 2002.
Titles for MSU during Hauck 1.0 in 2003, 2005
Playoffs in 2003, 2006

[BroncoCat]

I saw the time frame 2002 to 2009.
I was wrong on playoff berths, but the 2005 Bobcat should have the playoffs over the gris.

[WalkOn79]

Never beat anybody but Ash in Bozeman.

[wbtfg]

Hope bobby gets a lifetime contract and a statue…..not sure if that will be erected in bozeman or missoula.

[BOBCATBORN]

Hope bobby gets a lifetime contract and a statue…..not sure if that will be erected in bozeman or missoula.

Hotels are too expensive in Bozeman, probably have to put that statue in Livingston as well.

[MrGoodKat]

Hope bobby gets a lifetime contract and a statue…..not sure if that will be erected in bozeman or missoula.

They’ll need to bring in a professional from Italy to get the nose right.

[ClowderUp]

Hope bobby gets a lifetime contract and a statue…..not sure if that will be erected in bozeman or missoula.

They’ll need to bring in a professional from Italy to get the nose right.

Ah Yat may need a statue too if he keeps throwing TDs for the Bobcats. Love that guy. Can't wait for next year's Brawl.

[84CatGrad]

Hope bobby gets a lifetime contract and a statue…..not sure if that will be erected in bozeman or missoula.

They’ll need to bring in a professional from Italy to get the nose right.

That made me chuckle.

[Cataholic]

Interesting note on the Gris relevancy was brought up by Andrew Schmidt and Colter in his podcast. Since 2010, the Cats have won 6 Big Sky titles and will be appearing in 3 National championship games. The Gris have 1 Big Sky title in that same span. Southern Utah, Sacramento State and Weber State have EACH won more Big Sky conference championships than the Gris during that span.

[RickRund]

Interesting note on the Gris relevancy was brought up by Andrew Schmidt and Colter in his podcast. Since 2010, the Cats have won 6 Big Sky titles and will be appearing in 3 National championship games. The Gris have 1 Big Sky title in that same span. Southern Utah, Sacramento State and Weber State have EACH won more Big Sky conference championships than the Gris during that span.

That is quite the stat.

[catatac]

Interesting note on the Gris relevancy was brought up by Andrew Schmidt and Colter in his podcast. Since 2010, the Cats have won 6 Big Sky titles and will be appearing in 3 National championship games. The Gris have 1 Big Sky title in that same span. Southern Utah, Sacramento State and Weber State have EACH won more Big Sky conference championships than the Gris during that span.

That is quite the stat.

We are SO fortunate to be where we're currently at. I honestly do think Griz Nation is stuck with Bobby, and I just think we currently have too much momentum for him, and the Griz to catch us anytime soon. No, you can't fire Bobby for going 13-2 even though the two losses were to the Cats. But let's say they go like 8-4 or 7-5 and miss the playoffs or are a bubble team? Most people would realize that should not be acceptable at the University of Montana. But, rich boosters brought him back and want Bobby there no matter what, because they're thinking one of these years he's going to break through and turn Montana into a dominant program like MSU or one of the DSUs. That's not happening, imo. Side note, that PR dude is still making excuses, saying they were so close, we got lucky breaks AGAIN, MSU players play dirty, taking out our players, etc. He really acts like a pile of garbage on that board. Some guy was disagreeing with him so PR started ripping on the poster's dead father.

[onceacat]

Interesting note on the Gris relevancy was brought up by Andrew Schmidt and Colter in his podcast. Since 2010, the Cats have won 6 Big Sky titles and will be appearing in 3 National championship games. The Gris have 1 Big Sky title in that same span. Southern Utah, Sacramento State and Weber State have EACH won more Big Sky conference championships than the Gris during that span.

I believe he said Portland State has the same number of BSC championships as the Pandas.

[damnyoutuesday]

Interesting note on the Gris relevancy was brought up by Andrew Schmidt and Colter in his podcast. Since 2010, the Cats have won 6 Big Sky titles and will be appearing in 3 National championship games. The Gris have 1 Big Sky title in that same span. Southern Utah, Sacramento State and Weber State have EACH won more Big Sky conference championships than the Gris during that span.

I believe he said Portland State has the same number of BSC championships as the Pandas.

Portland State has never won a BSC football title

You're probably thinking of Cal Poly