“We Are Going To Recruit Montana”: Bobby Kennedy Introduced As Head Football Coach

It's still hard to believe I'm writing this, but the Montana Grizzlies introduced their new head football coach this afternoon at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Welcome, Head Coach Bobby Kennedy.

University of Montana Athletic Director Kent Haslam and Coach Kennedy met with the media today to introduce the 38th head coach in program history.

"It's certainly been a whirlwind 36 hours," Haslam said. "Today is about looking forward, and the future of Grizzly Football."

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"First of all, let me say thank you. Thank you to Kent, thank you to the other senior staff," said Kennedy.

"You can't replace Bobby Hauck... He was the best head coach and the best special teams coach in America."

Coach Kennedy made it an emphasis that last year is in the past, and that this year's group is ready to move forward.

"They are invested in moving this program forward."

Kennedy wanted to make another thing clear: He will focus on the state of Montana on the recruiting trail.

"We are going to recruit Montana, and I'm going to be in as many, if not all, of the schools in the state," Kennedy said.

Kennedy emphasized the importance of this job and how special the opportunity is.

"I've had the opportunity to be a head coach before, but I didn't take that... This is one of, if not the premier, jobs in college football."

"This is going to be my last job."

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The energy was palpable at the press conference. Coach Kennedy brought his own flair, his own energy and a couple of memorable one-liners.

"Thank you, Bobby, for retiring," Kennedy joked.

Listen to his full press conference below. Kennedy covers his coaching philosophies, core values, his opinion of college football in 2026, and more.