Archive for the ‘Education’ Category
UM Sports Trivia | June 10
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Riley King, George Frazier, Drew Gooden, Tiger Woods, Rocco Mediate, Rory Mcilroy and more.... more
UM Sports Trivia | June 2
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Labron James, Wayne Gretsky, Julie Krone, Rose Nigerski , Jeff Hays, Robin Selvig & more!... more
Biking the Hiawatha Trail With Kids
By ANNIE GRAHAM & BRANDON KENDALL - This year for our Memorial Day weekend adventure, we decided to bike the Route of the Hiawatha, a 15 mile “Rails to Trails” bike path that begins in Montana and ends in I... more
UM Sports Trivia | May 27
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Big Sky Eagles Boys Track Team claims their first Track Title, Major League Baseball, Larry Kryskowiak, the NBA, and More.... more
Griz Basketball Program Adds UW Transfer Martin Breunig
By DAVE GUFFEY - Coach Wayne Tinkle announced that Martin Breunig, a 6-8, 210-pound forward is transferring from the University of Washington and joining the University of Montana’s Grizzly Basketball Program... more
UM Sports Trivia | May 20
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Jessi Schafer of Big Sky High School, Miguel Montero, Bruce Quande, Dan Hodge, The Final Four in the NBA and more!... more
Lack of Significant Financial Resources Stressing FCS Programs
By JIM O'DAY - There are many obstacles to building successful intercollegiate athletics programs at small Division I schools – and, unfortunately, most future decisions may be dictated by limited funding.... more
UM Sports Trivia | May 13
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Former UM Grizzly Basketball coach, Mike Montgomery to speak at Sportsmen of the Year Banquet, Mike Stepovich, John Stockton, Jeff Griffin ... more
UM Sports Trivia | May 6
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: The recent death of former UM Lady Griz hoopster, Julie Deming, the River Bank Run, New York Yankees, and more!... more
Big 10 Decision Could Have Major Impact On FCS Schools
By JIM O'DAY - A decision made more than a thousand miles away last weekend could have a major impact on the schools playing at the Football Championship Subdivision – including Montana and Montana State.... more
UM Sports Trivia | April 29
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Andy Baskin, Tori Hunter, Tyrann Matheieu, Jim Valvano, and more!... more
UM Baseball: Griz vs Boise State Saturday and Sunday at Ogren Park
UM Baseball takes on Boise State this Saturday for the Conference Championship! Saturday 4/26 - double header starting at noon; Sunday at 11 am - single game. The Griz need 2 wins to cinch the Conference Champ... more
UM Sports Trivia | April 22
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Osprey Baseball, Montana Lady Griz Volleyball, and Grizzly Football. ... more
Griz Name 2013 Football Team Captains
The University of Montana football team voted for their captains for the 2013 season, and head coach Mike Delaney told the rest of the team today (Friday, April 19) in a team meeting who those players are.... more
UM Sports Trivia | April 15
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Angel Cabrera, Shannon Cate and Karen Deden, Stew Morrill and more.... more
UM Sports Trivia | April 8
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Hellgate Senior, Chance Geery, Rick Pitino, and football and baseball tidbits.... more
UM Sports Trivia | April 1
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Joscelyn Tinkle, Brittany Griner, Dennis Murphy, Mike Montgomery, and March Madness!... more
More Realignment Changes Taking Major Toll On FCS Football
By JIM O'DAY - The continued exodus of teams from the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision is concerning, and could eventually have a dramatic impact on schools such as UM and MSU.... more
Would You Like Some Flirting with that Coffee?
By MICHAEL MALLORY - “Hey, Hun! What can I make for you?” says the half-clothed young lady waiting at the window of a bright red coffee stand off South Russell Street.... more
UM Sports Trivia | March 25
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: It's all MARCH MADNESS of course!... more
REMINDER: Deadline to Save on 2013 Griz Football Season Ticket Renewal is April 1st
By Dave Guffey - The University of Montana’s football season ticket holders are reminded that the deadline for UM’s special “early bird” ticket renewal offer is April 1, 2013.... more
How About the Griz and Lady Griz!!!
By JIM O'DAY - Regardless of what happens later this week in their NCAA Division I basketball tournaments, the Montana Griz and Lady Griz have a lot to be proud of this past season.... more
UM Sports Trivia | March 18
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: It's ALL Griz and Lady Griz Tourney action of course!... more
PHOTO GALLERY: Griz Outlast Weber State 76-74 for BSC Championship
By AUSTIN SMITH - (PHOTO GALLERY) The Montana Grizzlies have secured two straight Big Sky titles and a trip to the national tournament after fending off Weber State in a 67-64 grudge match Saturday evening.... more
Photo Gallery: Lady Griz Beat Bears 56-43 for BSC Title
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Lady Griz are heading to the Big Dance after a 56-43 BSC Championship victory over the Northern Colorado Bears, a fairytale ending to what has been an impressive and emotional season for M... more
PHOTO GALLERY: Griz look for BSC Title After Ousting Colorado
By AUSTIN SMITH - (PHOTO GALLERY) Further asserting Montana’s clout within the Big Sky Conference, the Grizzlies rolled Northern Colorado 70-56 Friday evening and will play in Saturday’s championship round.... more
All-Pistons Offense and Lockdown Defense as Lady Griz Advance to BSC Finals
By AUSTIN SMITH - (PHOTO GALLERY) The Lady Griz have earned a shot at the Big Sky Conference title with a "hair-on-fire" 74-53 win over the Sacramento State Hornets Friday afternoon.... more
Are Pre-Determined Tournament Sites in the Big Sky’s Future?
By JIM O'DAY - Missoula is benefitting this week by hosting both the men’s and women’s Big Sky Basketball Tournaments. But is this format is economically feasible, or should the league look at predetermined... more
Tyler Barham: Working on a Nashville Dream
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Dreams without application are barren hallucinations. Tyler Barham is fully invested in his dream – a fantastic trip with a trajectory that could one day get a whole lot more unbelievabl... more
UM Sports Trivia | March 11
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Lady Griz Senior night, Griz and Lady Griz Tourney action, and more!... more
Baker Named Big Sky Conference MVP
By JOEL CARLSON - Montana senior Katie Baker, who led the Lady Griz to the 2013 Big Sky Conference regular-season championship, was named the league MVP Monday in voting by the Big Sky’s 11 head coaches.... more
UM’s Jamar Selected Big Sky Conference MVP
Grizzly junior forward/guard Kareem Jamar was tabbed as the Most Valuable Player in the Big Sky Conference. Will Cherry was named Defensive Player of the Year for second year in a row.... more
Kareem Jamar Named Big Sky Player of the Week
Montana’s Kareem Jamar has been selected as the final Big Sky Conference men’s basketball Player of the Week of the 2012-13 season.... more
2013 Big Sky Basketball Tournament Information
The Big Sky Conference men’s basketball tournament begins Thursday afternoon at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula. Montana is also hosting the women’s tournament, on Wednesday, Friday & Saturday.... more
Griz Win Big Sky Regular Season Title for Second Year in a Row
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Grizzlies wrapped up their second Big Sky Conference regular-season championship in a row with a hard-fought 63-50 come-from-behind victory over a scrappy NAU team Saturday evening.... more
Baker’s Career Night Leads Lady Griz to Big Sky Title
Senior Katie Baker matched her career high with 26 points to lead Montana to a 59-51 victory over Northern Arizona Thursday night, and the Big Sky Conference regular-season title. ... more
Photo Gallery: Montana Defeats Sac State 63-52 To Remain in First Place
By AUSTIN SMITH - Sophomore guard Jordan Gregory scored a career-high 21 points to lead The University of Montana Grizzlies to a hard-earned 63-52 victory over Sacramento State Thursday night (March 7).... more
Griz Host Hornets in Another Crucial Game Tonight, March 7
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 13th -ranked and league-leading University of Montana Grizzlies host the Sacramento State Hornets in a pivotal BSC game, Thursday, March 7, with tip-off at 7:05 p.m. in Dahlberg Arena.... more
League Announces Days, Times for Potential Basketball Tournament Sites
The 2013 Big Sky Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will begin in just over a week. The tournaments will be played at the site of the regular-season champions.... more
UM Sports Trivia | March 4
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Lady Griz Senior night, Griz and Lady Griz Tourney action, and more!... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Lady Griz Senior night, Griz and Lady Griz Tourney action, and more!... more
Griz lose at Davidson 93-87 in Overtime
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 10th-ranked and host Davidson College Wildcats defeated the 13th-ranked University of Montana Grizzlies 93-87 in overtime Saturday afternoon.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Griz and Lady Griz basketball, Bracketbuster teams and talk, and more!... more
Photo Gallery: Lady Griz Win Over ISU 61-49
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Lady Griz fought through a tough defensive matchup Saturday afternoon to down the Idaho State Bengals 61-49, their 13th conference victory.... more
Photo Gallery: Lady Griz Dominate First of Final Three Home Matchups
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Lady Griz continue to dominate the Big Sky Conference, enjoying a decisive 90-43 victory over the Weber State Wildcats on Thursday evening. The win leaves Montana a half-game ahead of the... more
Missoula and Western Montana Hoop Action is Heating Up
By JIM O'DAY - For the first time in many years, both the Montana Grizzlies and the Lady Griz stand alone atop the standings of the Big Sky Conference late in the year. Both face crucial battles in the coming ... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Legendary coach, Jim Sweeney, Larry Kryskowiak, Doug Selvig, Marc Glass and more. ... more
Photo Gallery: Griz Set Record at 25 Wins With Victory Over UND
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Grizzlies walked away with yet another victory Saturday evening, a 78-58 blowout over the North Dakota Fighting Sioux that further solidified Montana’s place in the Big Sky Conference re... more
Photo Gallery: Griz Tie BSC Record at 24 Wins
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Montana Grizzlies tied a Big Sky record as they tallied their 24th consecutive conference win, a 73-64 victory over the Northern Colorado Bears on Thursday evening.... more
Lady Griz Fundraiser Nets over $15,000 for Camp Eyabsut
By JOEL CARLSON - The donations are still trickling in, but last Saturday's Lady Griz fundraiser for Camp Eyabsut has already exceeded expectations. As of Wednesday, $15,500 has been raised.... more