Sterbick as next HC?

[onceacat]

I actually think he’d be a decent choice. Is level headed, has had success as a head coach, knows Montana. I’m not sure why we would look outside our program. Do people want Ione as he was a former player/coach? Do we want to change the culture that we have now, as a lot of coaches people are mentioning will change this culture. We are a top program, not sure why we would want a coach from a bottom feeder Big Sky school, regardless of past resume, we can do better.

I think we know Kane (and Daly) more because they were quality coaches & won't change the culture. If Vigen leaves, theres a good chance he takes a lot of insiders (especially Howe IMO) with him.

[tetoncat]

I actually think he’d be a decent choice. Is level headed, has had success as a head coach, knows Montana. I’m not sure why we would look outside our program. Do people want Ione as he was a former player/coach? Do we want to change the culture that we have now, as a lot of coaches people are mentioning will change this culture. We are a top program, not sure why we would want a coach from a bottom feeder Big Sky school, regardless of past resume, we can do better.

I think we know Kane (and Daly) more because they were quality coaches & won't change the culture. If Vigen leaves, theres a good chance he takes a lot of insiders (especially Howe IMO) with him.

Remember he has also had multiple coordinators and position coaches that moved on so he has a pool much larger than what is here this year.

[onceacat]

I actually think he’d be a decent choice. Is level headed, has had success as a head coach, knows Montana. I’m not sure why we would look outside our program. Do people want Ione as he was a former player/coach? Do we want to change the culture that we have now, as a lot of coaches people are mentioning will change this culture. We are a top program, not sure why we would want a coach from a bottom feeder Big Sky school, regardless of past resume, we can do better.

I think we know Kane (and Daly) more because they were quality coaches & won't change the culture. If Vigen leaves, theres a good chance he takes a lot of insiders (especially Howe IMO) with him.

Remember he has also had multiple coordinators and position coaches that moved on so he has a pool much larger than what is here this year.

Agree 100%. I'm sure that Costello has a long list of potential hires. And I'd be really surprised if he isn't working the phones & email already. We all know that it's only a matter of time until somebody with more money poaches Vigen away. Fortunately, we (appear to) have an administration that is plenty prepared to handle it.

I want a coach that is going to keep the program as a perennial Top 5 with expectations of a trip to the chipper every year. If thats a former player/coach. I'm in. If its someone else, I'm in for that too.

[catatac]

I actually think he’d be a decent choice. Is level headed, has had success as a head coach, knows Montana. I’m not sure why we would look outside our program. Do people want Ione as he was a former player/coach? Do we want to change the culture that we have now, as a lot of coaches people are mentioning will change this culture. We are a top program, not sure why we would want a coach from a bottom feeder Big Sky school, regardless of past resume, we can do better.

I think we know Kane (and Daly) more because they were quality coaches & won't change the culture. If Vigen leaves, theres a good chance he takes a lot of insiders (especially Howe IMO) with him.

Remember he has also had multiple coordinators and position coaches that moved on so he has a pool much larger than what is here this year.

Agree 100%. I'm sure that Costello has a long list of potential hires. And I'd be really surprised if he isn't working the phones & email already. We all know that it's only a matter of time until somebody with more money poaches Vigen away. Fortunately, we (appear to) have an administration that is plenty prepared to handle it.

I want a coach that is going to keep the program as a perennial Top 5 with expectations of a trip to the chipper every year. If thats a former player/coach. I'm in. If its someone else, I'm in for that too.

When Vigen moves on, I want the new coach to recognize where MSU is at as a program, which is at the very top of the FCS, arguably slightly behind NDSU as it sits right now. I want them to recognize that and come in with one goal, to take this program even higher, get over the hump, beat NDSU consistently, and own the chipper every year, like NDSU has done for years and years. If that's not the goal, I don't want you.

[CatBlitz]

I actually think he’d be a decent choice. Is level headed, has had success as a head coach, knows Montana. I’m not sure why we would look outside our program. Do people want Ione as he was a former player/coach? Do we want to change the culture that we have now, as a lot of coaches people are mentioning will change this culture. We are a top program, not sure why we would want a coach from a bottom feeder Big Sky school, regardless of past resume, we can do better.

I think we know Kane (and Daly) more because they were quality coaches & won't change the culture. If Vigen leaves, theres a good chance he takes a lot of insiders (especially Howe IMO) with him.

Remember he has also had multiple coordinators and position coaches that moved on so he has a pool much larger than what is here this year.

Agree 100%. I'm sure that Costello has a long list of potential hires. And I'd be really surprised if he isn't working the phones & email already. We all know that it's only a matter of time until somebody with more money poaches Vigen away. Fortunately, we (appear to) have an administration that is plenty prepared to handle it.

I want a coach that is going to keep the program as a perennial Top 5 with expectations of a trip to the chipper every year. If thats a former player/coach. I'm in. If its someone else, I'm in for that too.

When Vigen moves on, I want the new coach to recognize where MSU is at as a program, which is at the very top of the FCS, arguably slightly behind NDSU as it sits right now. I want them to recognize that and come in with one goal, to take this program even higher, get over the hump, beat NDSU consistently, and own the chipper every year, like NDSU has done for years and years. If that's not the goal, I don't want you.

Don't mean to be condescending, but what coach wouldn't have that goal?
I understand the nuance between situations. Coming in to a 1900s Prairie View situation is vastly different than taking over for Vigen.
But no serious coach is going to not have winning the title every year as the end goal.

[catzz]

I actually think he’d be a decent choice. Is level headed, has had success as a head coach, knows Montana. I’m not sure why we would look outside our program. Do people want Ione as he was a former player/coach? Do we want to change the culture that we have now, as a lot of coaches people are mentioning will change this culture. We are a top program, not sure why we would want a coach from a bottom feeder Big Sky school, regardless of past resume, we can do better.

I think we know Kane (and Daly) more because they were quality coaches & won't change the culture. If Vigen leaves, theres a good chance he takes a lot of insiders (especially Howe IMO) with him.

Remember he has also had multiple coordinators and position coaches that moved on so he has a pool much larger than what is here this year.

Agree 100%. I'm sure that Costello has a long list of potential hires. And I'd be really surprised if he isn't working the phones & email already. We all know that it's only a matter of time until somebody with more money poaches Vigen away. Fortunately, we (appear to) have an administration that is plenty prepared to handle it.

I want a coach that is going to keep the program as a perennial Top 5 with expectations of a trip to the chipper every year. If thats a former player/coach. I'm in. If its someone else, I'm in for that too.

When Vigen moves on, I want the new coach to recognize where MSU is at as a program, which is at the very top of the FCS, arguably slightly behind NDSU as it sits right now. I want them to recognize that and come in with one goal, to take this program even higher, get over the hump, beat NDSU consistently, and own the chipper every year, like NDSU has done for years and years. If that's not the goal, I don't want you.

Don't mean to be condescending, but what coach wouldn't have that goal?
I understand the nuance between situations. Coming in to a 1900s Prairie View situation is vastly different than taking over for Vigen.
But no serious coach is going to not have winning the title every year as the end goal.

They should. Especially at MSU - currently with our facilitates and resources. We have few schools to compete with. That should be our goal.

[catatac]

I actually think he’d be a decent choice. Is level headed, has had success as a head coach, knows Montana. I’m not sure why we would look outside our program. Do people want Ione as he was a former player/coach? Do we want to change the culture that we have now, as a lot of coaches people are mentioning will change this culture. We are a top program, not sure why we would want a coach from a bottom feeder Big Sky school, regardless of past resume, we can do better.

I think we know Kane (and Daly) more because they were quality coaches & won't change the culture. If Vigen leaves, theres a good chance he takes a lot of insiders (especially Howe IMO) with him.

Remember he has also had multiple coordinators and position coaches that moved on so he has a pool much larger than what is here this year.

Agree 100%. I'm sure that Costello has a long list of potential hires. And I'd be really surprised if he isn't working the phones & email already. We all know that it's only a matter of time until somebody with more money poaches Vigen away. Fortunately, we (appear to) have an administration that is plenty prepared to handle it.

I want a coach that is going to keep the program as a perennial Top 5 with expectations of a trip to the chipper every year. If thats a former player/coach. I'm in. If its someone else, I'm in for that too.

When Vigen moves on, I want the new coach to recognize where MSU is at as a program, which is at the very top of the FCS, arguably slightly behind NDSU as it sits right now. I want them to recognize that and come in with one goal, to take this program even higher, get over the hump, beat NDSU consistently, and own the chipper every year, like NDSU has done for years and years. If that's not the goal, I don't want you.

Don't mean to be condescending, but what coach wouldn't have that goal?
I understand the nuance between situations. Coming in to a 1900s Prairie View situation is vastly different than taking over for Vigen.
But no serious coach is going to not have winning the title every year as the end goal.

They should. Especially at MSU - currently with our facilitates and resources. We have few schools to compete with. That should be our goal.

Exactly, which is why I posted that, just taking the expectations up a bit higher than top 5 and making it to Frisco. Goal should be to be #1 in the country and win the chipper, every year.

[GoCats18]

This is the saddest part about Vigen leaving. 15 pages on hiring in house is the only way to go. This will be the most desired job for top FBS level assistant or position coaches that want to make a name for themselves. Open it up and see who applies.

[luckyirishguy25]

This is the saddest part about Vigen leaving. 15 pages on hiring in house is the only way to go. This will be the most desired job for top FBS level assistant or position coaches that want to make a name for themselves. Open it up and see who applies.

I don't think there's anything wrong with peoples desire to maintain the continuity of the current culture.

[thisnamesucks]

This is the saddest part about Vigen leaving. 15 pages on hiring in house is the only way to go. This will be the most desired job for top FBS level assistant or position coaches that want to make a name for themselves. Open it up and see who applies.

If he does leave I assume Sterbick is the coach for remainder of year, might be an audition for him

[wbtfg]

This is the saddest part about Vigen leaving. 15 pages on hiring in house is the only way to go. This will be the most desired job for top FBS level assistant or position coaches that want to make a name for themselves. Open it up and see who applies.

If he does leave I assume Sterbick is the coach for remainder of year, might be an audition for him

Jody is our associate head coach.

[thisnamesucks]

This is the saddest part about Vigen leaving. 15 pages on hiring in house is the only way to go. This will be the most desired job for top FBS level assistant or position coaches that want to make a name for themselves. Open it up and see who applies.

If he does leave I assume Sterbick is the coach for remainder of year, might be an audition for him

Jody is our associate head coach.

Ah gotcha thanks for the clarification. Jody’s a great guy too would like to see what he’s got as far as head coaching chops some day

[Cats92]

Al Johnson

[wbtfg]

Al Johnson

Great dude!

[catatac]

This is the saddest part about Vigen leaving. 15 pages on hiring in house is the only way to go. This will be the most desired job for top FBS level assistant or position coaches that want to make a name for themselves. Open it up and see who applies.

If he does leave I assume Sterbick is the coach for remainder of year, might be an audition for him

Jody is our associate head coach.

I hate myself for falling into the trap of speculating and thinking ahead before anything has been confirmed, but IF he takes the OSU job and OSU says to start immediately, and assuming he's going to take at least some of his staff with him - does that mean they can't coach in the playoffs either? Just seems crazy to me if that is a possibility, to bolt and take some assistant coaches. It's been a great run fellas but we gotta go, best of luck in the playoffs! Please somebody tell me that is not a possible scenario.

[wbtfg]

This is the saddest part about Vigen leaving. 15 pages on hiring in house is the only way to go. This will be the most desired job for top FBS level assistant or position coaches that want to make a name for themselves. Open it up and see who applies.

If he does leave I assume Sterbick is the coach for remainder of year, might be an audition for him

Jody is our associate head coach.

I hate myself for falling into the trap of speculating and thinking ahead before anything has been confirmed, but IF he takes the OSU job and OSU says to start immediately, and assuming he's going to take at least some of his staff with him - does that mean they can't coach in the playoffs either? Just seems crazy to me if that is a possibility, to bolt and take some assistant coaches. It's been a great run fellas but we gotta go, best of luck in the playoffs! Please somebody tell me that is not a possible scenario.

Anything is certainly possible, but i dont see that happening.