Does Kramer have a split personality?

grizbeer · Post by **grizbeer** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 7:49 am

I usually don't get into smack talk, but I couldn't resist this from the Tribune:

"I'm a little surprised that so many people are willing to say the Grizzlies are great," said the seventh-year MSU head coach, holding court before a group of reporters. "I mean, every year they start off in the top five of the United States of America. And they're coming off a loss to Eastern (Washington) at home and a loss to us here. I think it's just a knee-jerk reaction. You've got to pick somebody to win the title, so well, pick the Grizzlies. ... We'll wait and see. It's good for them to be picked so high and it's great money in the bank that's been invested all those years they've been successful. Yet I don't know how realistic it is for everybody to just slap themselves on the back and say the Grizzlies are that great. Portland State is awesome ... and I think Weber State is very, very good."

Clearly, Kramer believes his club will again be in the championship hunt. "There's a lot of teams to choose from when you want to pick a preseason favorite — which we all forget one minute after the opening kickoff on Sept. 2," he said.

That's all well and good. Really I have no problem with Kramer not thinking the Griz are the best in the Big Sky, and clearly Weber State and Portland State look to have good teams, as well as Idaho State could be a pick for number 1. But how then does Kramer reconcile this:

2006 Big Sky Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Montana ( 8 ) ... 64
2. Eastern Washington ... 44
3. Montana State ... 43
4. Portland State ... 42
5. Idaho State (1) ... 40
6. Weber State ... 36
7. Northern Arizona ... 24
8. Sacramento State ... 21
9. Northern Colorado ... 10

Coach you picked Montana first as well? what about Weber State or Portland State? Did you just have a knee jerk reaction?

http://www.greatfallstribune.com/apps/p ... 80323/1006

LTown Cat · Post by **LTown Cat** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 7:58 am

grizbeer wrote:I usually don't get into smack talk, but I couldn't resist this from the Tribune:
"I'm a little surprised that so many people are willing to say the Grizzlies are great," said the seventh-year MSU head coach, holding court before a group of reporters. "I mean, every year they start off in the top five of the United States of America. And they're coming off a loss to Eastern (Washington) at home and a loss to us here. I think it's just a knee-jerk reaction. You've got to pick somebody to win the title, so well, pick the Grizzlies. ... We'll wait and see. It's good for them to be picked so high and it's great money in the bank that's been invested all those years they've been successful. Yet I don't know how realistic it is for everybody to just slap themselves on the back and say the Grizzlies are that great. Portland State is awesome ... and I think Weber State is very, very good."

Clearly, Kramer believes his club will again be in the championship hunt. "There's a lot of teams to choose from when you want to pick a preseason favorite — which we all forget one minute after the opening kickoff on Sept. 2," he said.
That's all well and good. Really I have no problem with Kramer not thinking the Griz are the best in the Big Sky, and clearly Weber State and Portland State look to have good teams, as well as Idaho State could be a pick for number 1. But how then does Kramer reconcile this:

2006 Big Sky Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Montana ( 8 ) ... 64
2. Eastern Washington ... 44
3. Montana State ... 43
4. Portland State ... 42
5. Idaho State (1) ... 40
6. Weber State ... 36
7. Northern Arizona ... 24
8. Sacramento State ... 21
9. Northern Colorado ... 10
Coach you picked Montana first as well? what about Weber State or Portland State? Did you just have a knee jerk reaction?

http://www.greatfallstribune.com/apps/p ... 80323/1006

I think he already clarified that "You've got to pick somebody to win the title, so well, pick the Grizzlies." He voted based on the fact that they are good and past performance. He isn't saying they aren't going to win the title, he just says it won't be easy with other tough teams.

catamaran · Post by **catamaran** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:05 am

Usually SID's cast the vote, not the actual coach

bobcatgrad2005 · Post by **bobcatgrad2005** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:11 pm

I think Krames just said what we all think. The Griz have a lot of tradition, but they might get picked to win based strictly on that tradition. They lost a lot of starters, have a new quarterback, new wide recievers, and unfortunatley just lost a very good running back. It doesn't look like a hole in one to me.

Just trying to be objective.

GOKATS · Post by **GOKATS** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:43 pm

If the rules don't allow you to vote for who you believe is the best team, you might as well pimp your rival.

Bcat · Post by **Bcat** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:25 pm

I too have heard that coaches do not actually cast a vote. He may have a split personality, this thread provides no evidence supporting that.

Really does not matter, the Griz have order 650 extra coates, they beat Iowa despite thinking their fans were snobs

, and are right now winning the NC game by 45 points, everyone maroon has already purchased airline tickets

. Heck, I thought the season was already over and they won it all

. Ohh sorry, I'm back to reality now, I'm not on egriz, and I am sober.

Swilly3224 · Post by **Swilly3224** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:53 am

Bcat wrote:I too have heard that coaches do not actually cast a vote. He may have a split personality, this thread provides no evidence supporting that.

Really does not matter, the Griz have order 650 extra coates, they beat Iowa despite thinking their fans were snobs , and are right now winning the NC game by 45 points, everyone maroon has already purchased airline tickets . Heck, I thought the season was already over and they won it all . Ohh sorry, I'm back to reality now, I'm not on egriz, and I am sober. And still like a middle of the road 1-AA team that will not see the playoffs again for quit some time.

whitetrashgriz · Post by **whitetrashgriz** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:53 am

Swilly3224 wrote:
Bcat wrote:I too have heard that coaches do not actually cast a vote. He may have a split personality, this thread provides no evidence supporting that.

Really does not matter, the Griz have order 650 extra coates, they beat Iowa despite thinking their fans were snobs , and are right now winning the NC game by 45 points, everyone maroon has already purchased airline tickets . Heck, I thought the season was already over and they won it all . Ohh sorry, I'm back to reality now, I'm not on egriz, and I am sober. And still like a middle of the road 1-AA team that will not see the playoffs again for quit some time.

???????

Cat Grad · Post by **Cat Grad** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:43 am

http://www.egriz.com/GrizBoard/viewtopic.php?t=17171

I think the general gist of his statements may serve to not only get in their kid's heads but...keep stirring the pot!

Swilly3224 · Post by **Swilly3224** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 2:10 pm

whitetrashgriz wrote:
Swilly3224 wrote:
Bcat wrote:I too have heard that coaches do not actually cast a vote. He may have a split personality, this thread provides no evidence supporting that.

Really does not matter, the Griz have order 650 extra coates, they beat Iowa despite thinking their fans were snobs , and are right now winning the NC game by 45 points, everyone maroon has already purchased airline tickets . Heck, I thought the season was already over and they won it all . Ohh sorry, I'm back to reality now, I'm not on egriz, and I am sober. And still like a middle of the road 1-AA team that will not see the playoffs again for quit some time.
???????

read the end...

GavinDonos · Post by **GavinDonos** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:57 am

Swilly3224 wrote:
whitetrashgriz wrote:
Swilly3224 wrote:
Bcat wrote:I too have heard that coaches do not actually cast a vote. He may have a split personality, this thread provides no evidence supporting that.

Really does not matter, the Griz have order 650 extra coates, they beat Iowa despite thinking their fans were snobs , and are right now winning the NC game by 45 points, everyone maroon has already purchased airline tickets . Heck, I thought the season was already over and they won it all . Ohh sorry, I'm back to reality now, I'm not on egriz, and I am sober. And still like a middle of the road 1-AA team that will not see the playoffs again for quit some time.
???????
I sweat 5w/30 and schit grease, str8 dirtballin' m'f'er... Thats just how team SwILLatAry rolls, cajon! Now do a kid a favor and pass me the Ho Ho's

Poor child!

Swilly3224 · Post by **Swilly3224** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 3:04 pm

GavinDonos wrote:
Swilly3224 wrote:
whitetrashgriz wrote:
Swilly3224 wrote:
Bcat wrote:I too have heard that coaches do not actually cast a vote. He may have a split personality, this thread provides no evidence supporting that.

Really does not matter, the Griz have order 650 extra coates, they beat Iowa despite thinking their fans were snobs , and are right now winning the NC game by 45 points, everyone maroon has already purchased airline tickets . Heck, I thought the season was already over and they won it all . Ohh sorry, I'm back to reality now, I'm not on egriz, and I am sober. And still like a middle of the road 1-AA team that will not see the playoffs again for quit some time.
???????
I sweat 5w/30 and schit grease, str8 dirtballin' m'f'er... Thats just how team SwILLatAry rolls, cajon! Now do a kid a favor and pass me the Ho Ho's
Poor child!

Ive never said any of what you just shoved down my throat and I believe that neither has anybody else I knew, heard of, or conversed with. I dont even know what you are talking about, if you are going to make fun of somebody, please do it in a fashion that they can understand.

catamaran · Post by **catamaran** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:14 am

The boy does like his gravy & ho-ho's

CARDIAC_CATS · Post by **CARDIAC_CATS** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 2:33 pm

Bcat wrote:I too have heard that coaches do not actually cast a vote. He may have a split personality, this thread provides no evidence supporting that.

Really does not matter, the Griz have order 650 extra coates, they beat Iowa despite thinking their fans were snobs , and are right now winning the NC game by 45 points, everyone maroon has already purchased airline tickets . Heck, I thought the season was already over and they won it all . Ohh sorry, I'm back to reality now, I'm not on egriz, and I am sober.

I heard they were getting matching mitten sets for all their 650 coats too

GOKATS · Post by **GOKATS** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 3:09 pm

CARDIAC_CATS wrote:
Bcat wrote:I too have heard that coaches do not actually cast a vote. He may have a split personality, this thread provides no evidence supporting that.

Really does not matter, the Griz have order 650 extra coates, they beat Iowa despite thinking their fans were snobs , and are right now winning the NC game by 45 points, everyone maroon has already purchased airline tickets . Heck, I thought the season was already over and they won it all . Ohh sorry, I'm back to reality now, I'm not on egriz, and I am sober.
I heard they were getting matching mitten sets for all their 650 coats too

I assume that since they are griz mittens that they come with 'idiot strings' attached.

Billings_Griz · Post by **Billings_Griz** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 4:12 pm

GOKATS wrote:
CARDIAC_CATS wrote:
Bcat wrote:I too have heard that coaches do not actually cast a vote. He may have a split personality, this thread provides no evidence supporting that.

Really does not matter, the Griz have order 650 extra coates, they beat Iowa despite thinking their fans were snobs , and are right now winning the NC game by 45 points, everyone maroon has already purchased airline tickets . Heck, I thought the season was already over and they won it all . Ohh sorry, I'm back to reality now, I'm not on egriz, and I am sober.
I heard they were getting matching mitten sets for all their 650 coats too
I assume that since they are griz mittens that they come with 'idiot strings' attached.

You'd know about idiot string's, wouldn't you.

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