Archive for the ‘University of Montana’ Category
Griz Host Eagles in Titanic Playoff Rematch
The second season of Montana football kicks off under Friday night lights this week as the Grizzlies ride a five-game winning streak into the second round of the FCS playoffs for a rematch against E. Washington... more
Great Divide Trophy Returns to Missoula as Griz Roll over Cats
The University of Montana had been waiting over 1,000 days since the last Brawl of the Wild in Missoula. And it was worth the wait!... more
#7 Griz Host #3 Cats in Brawl for the Ages
On Saturday, the 120th edition of the Montana/Montana State game returns after a two-year layoff and returns to Missoula for the first time in three years.... more
Griz Roll Over Vandals to Retain Stein
Montana retained the "Little Brown Stein" with a statement win, rebounding with a 34-14 rout of rival Idaho. ... more
Montana Grizzlies NCAAF News: Showdown vs. Vandals, FCS Rankings, More
Montana Tries To Bounce Back vs. Idaho this week in Moscow. ... more
Griz Seek Rebound Against Rival Vandals
The Montana Grizzlies return to the road this week looking for a bounce-back performance against an old rival in the battle for the "Little Brown Stein" against Idaho.... more
2001 Griz Closing in on Goal as Team Reunion Nears
When the 2001 Montana Grizzlies set out to achieve a goal, there's no stopping them. ... more
Griz Look to Avenge 2019 Loss to Hornets at Home
At the halfway point of the season, the Griz enter Saturday's game against the Hornets ranked in the top-five nationally with one of the best defenses in the FCS.... more
Montana Basketball Poised for Big Season
Coming off a 15-13 season in 2020-21, Montana fans are looking forward to a post-COVID return to fans and a competitive schedule. ... more
University of Montana Homecoming – September 20-25
The University of Montana Alumni Association today announced the 2021 Homecoming week event lineup that will take place from Sept. 20 to Sept. 25.... more
Griz Return Home to Face Western Illinois
After picking up one of the biggest wins in program history over the Washington Huskies last week – the Grizzlies have fueled the gas tank for the 2021 season.... more
Grizzly Athletics to Open Beer Garden in Washington-Grizzly Stadium
New this season at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, alcohol will be available to purchase at a beer garden located at the south end of the stadium.... more
Montana Improves to No. 4 in Media Poll, Named FCS Team of the Week
After one of the biggest upsets in college football history, Montana has been named the Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week.... more
ESPN+ to Carry Nine Griz Games This Fall, With Streaming Options for Entire Season
Nine of Montana's 11 regular season football games will now be available to watch nationwide via live stream on ESPN+.... more
Griz Picked No. 9 in Coaches’ Preseason Poll
Football coaches around the FCS have picked Montana to finish No. 9 in the AFCA FCS Coaches' Preseason Top 25 poll.... more
Griz in at No. 9 in Preseason Media Poll
The Montana Grizzlies slotted in at No. 9 in the preseason edition of the Stats Perform FCS media top-25... more
Can Individual Curriculum Help Boost Academic Success?
Let's take a closer look at the concept of individualized learning to understand if it can really boost students' academic success or not.... more
5 Things to Know About Research Proposals
The universal tips listed here won’t hurt your writing and will help you compose a proposal that can definitely get a pass.... more
Should Education Become More Personalized?
Personalized education, if applied appropriately, will help students perform amazingly well at studies despite the differences in learning capabilities.... more
Everything You Need to Know About Pursuing a Business Degree
As versatile as a business degree is, there are certain things you need to know before you start studying for yours.... more
Montana, Montana State Men’s Basketball Series Canceled
This week's two-game Big Sky Conference men's basketball series between Montana and Montana State has been canceled due to a positive COVID-19 test within Montana's program.... more
Montana Schools to Play Modified Spring Football Season
The football programs at the University of Montana and Montana State University announced jointly on Friday that neither team will participate in the Big Sky Conference's spring championship season.... more
Louie-McGee Signs Contract to Play at Edmonton
Montana's record-breaking wide receiver Jerry Louie-McGee has officially signed to play professionally for the Edmonton Football Team of the Canadian Football League.... more
How Online Education Became Popular Among Youngsters
Many might be surprised to discover that online education was booming well before COVID-19. It is expected to continue to stake out a nice chunk of the education industry for all age groups.... more
Montana Earns Upset Win Over Washington
It was a happy homecoming for head coach Travis DeCuire, who earned a 66-58 win over the Washington Huskies on Wednesday night.... more
Mick Holien, “Voice of the Griz” for a Generation, Remembered as One of “The Good Guys”
Grizzly Athletics plans to pay tribute to Holien in the fall of 2021 when the fans he cared for so much are once again able to pack into Washington-Grizzly Stadium and Dahlberg Arena.... more
Tiemann Named “Voice of the Lady Griz”
The University of Montana women’s basketball program welcomes a new play-by-play broadcaster this season: Shawn Tiemann ... more
Olson, Louie-McGee Named to Edmonton’s Negotiation List
Former Grizzlies Dante Olson and Jerry Louie-McGee have been added to the Edmonton Football Team's negotiation list, officially claiming the exclusive Canadian Football League rights of the two Montana stan... more
Griz Picked Second in Big Sky Preseason Polls
The Montana Grizzlies have been picked to finish second in the 2020 Big Sky title race by the league's coaches and media.... more
Longtime Relationships Help Griz Land Transfers From Louisville and Arizona
A pair of recruiting journeys years in the making came full circle for Grizzly head coach Bobby Hauck and his staff this week.... more
Big Sky Kickoff Moved to July 23-24
The Big Sky Conference's annual Football Kickoff has been moved up to Thurs. July 23-24. All 13 league head coaches and one student-athlete from each football program will participate.... more
Men’s Basketball Garners Academic Honors From NABC
The Montana men's basketball team was recognized for its academic merit earning the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award for the third time in the past five seasons.... more
Montana Opens at No. 7 in First Preseason Poll
With summer underway and the fall season approaching, the first preseason prognostication was released on Wednesday by the FCS editors of HERO Sports.... more
Olson Signs with Philadelphia Eagles
The greatest tackler in Montana and Big Sky Conference history received the chance to make a literal dream of a lifetime come true Saturday, signing with the Eagles.... more
Tom Stage Has Signed Off For the Last Time
The voice of the Lady Griz? That’s a designation, and now honorific, that belongs to Tom Stage, who retired over the weekend after calling Montana women’s basketball games for 25 seasons.... more
Griz Football Classics Set For Re-Air on ROOT Sports & SWX
Montana's 1995 National Championship win over Marshall is set to highlight a 31-game slate of Big Sky Conference classic football game re-broadcasts on ROOT Sports and SWX Montana.... more
Griz Football Season Ticket Renewal Extended
Grizzly Athletics has made the decision to temporarily delay mailing season ticket renewals to current holders.... more
Grizzly Athletics Announces Social Distancing Measures
The University of Montana Department of Athletics will suspend all practices and group team activities through March 29... more
Bears Spoil Grizzlies’ Control of 1st Place
By NIC HALLISEY - The Bears handed Montana a 71-64 loss on Thursday night, severely damaging Montana's chance to win a third consecutive regular-season championship.... more
Montana, Hauck Agree to New Four-Year Contract
The University of Montana and Bobby Hauck, the school's winningest football coach of all time, have agreed to a new four-year contract, extending him through January 2024.... more
Seniors Lead Montana to Another Brawl of the Wild Victory
Montana capped a decade of dominance against Montana State on Saturday, winning for the 19th time in the past 20 meetings.... more
Lady Griz Seeking Bye as End of Regular Season Approaches
The Montana women's basketball team will play a single game this week, facing Montana State on Saturday in Bozeman.... more
Pridgett Earns Big Sky Player-of-the-Week Honors Once Again
After averaging 24.5 points per game, including a near-triple-double vs. Idaho State, Sayeed Pridgett was a no-brainer to be named the Big Sky Conference Ready Nutrition Player of the Week.... more
Offensive Uptick Leading Grizzlies, Who Host Weber State and Idaho State This Week
Back in first place following three consecutive rivalry wins, Montana will now bring its league-leading record back to Missoula, where the Grizzlies will host Weber State (Thursday) and Idaho State (Saturday).... more
Montana Lets Lead Slip Away at Weber State
By NIC HALLISEY - Montana led for all but 2 minutes of regulation, including by seven points with under 2 minutes to play, before Weber State closed the period on an 8-1 run to force overtime. ... more
Montana Holds On at Idaho State
By NIC HALLISEY - It wasn't easy, but at the end of the night, Montana is 7-1 in Big Sky Conference play following another victory on the road.... more
Samuelson Lifts Montana Over Idaho for 1,000th Home Win
Montana is 6-1 to open Big Sky Conference play following a 67-63 home victory over Idaho on Saturday night. The victory was the 1,000th home win in program history.... more
Carter-Hollinger Tabbed as Big Sky Player of the Week
NIC HALLISEY - On Tuesday, it was Derrick Carter-Hollinger's turn in the spotlight. The freshman averaged 16.5 points per game on an incredible .789 shooting (15-of-19), in addition to 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 block... more
Olson Wins Buck Buchanan Award
On its 25th anniversary, Olson became just the third Grizzly ever to be awarded the STATS FCS Buck Buchanan Award, presented annually to the FCS Defensive Player of the Year at the STATS FCS Awards Banquet.... more
Manuel’s Clutch Free Throws Lift Grizzlies to Slugfest Wim over Hornets
Tied at 50-50 with 5.2 seconds to play, Montana inbounded the ball with the intention to run a cross, hoping to find a backdoor cut down low, or somehow get to the rim. ... more