Bob Stitt, Head Coach - Colorado Mines

Inside the Headset with the AFCA

This week on Inside the Headset, presented by CoachComm sat down with Colorado School of Mines Head Coach Bob Stitt to talk about his return to the sidelines, how he’s using the Scorability Database to improve recruiting, and what it means to lead the Orediggers again as a Hall of Famer.

Coach Stitt also reflects on his earlier success at Mines, shares insight from his time at Montana and Texas State, and breaks down his lasting impact on offensive football including the popular jet sweep pass.

🎧 Episode Timestamps:

• 1:12 – Introduction

• 2:00 – Returning to the profession

• 5:50 – Adapting to modern recruiting

• 8:10 – Using the Scorability Database

• 12:44 – Early coaching influences

• 15:40 – Gaining exposure in the profession

• 18:25 – Most impactful early coaching stop

• 21:09 – Turning around the Mines program

• 24:00 – The evolution of the jet sweep

• 33:20 – Returning as Hall of Fame head coach

• 37:38 – Experience at Montana and being let go

• 43:45 – Viewing the game as an analyst

• 47:48 – Time at Texas State

• 50:18 – Conclusion

If you’re passionate about coaching, recruiting, or innovative offensive football, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.