Archive for the ‘Spectator Sports’ Category

UM Sports Trivia | June 17

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Justin Rose, Robin Selvig, Mekayla Izaak and Sean "SJ" Touhy and more.... more

All 12 Griz Football Games in 2013 Will be Televised by Max Media & Root Sports

By DAVE GUFFEY - All 12 of The University of Montana’s football games in 2013 will be televised by either Max Media of Montana or ROOT Sports. See the schedule here.... more

Paying My Last Respects to a Good Friend, Miller Barber

By JIM O'DAY - My friend, PGA golfing professional Miller Barber was affectionately known as “Mr. X, or “The Mysterious Mr. X.” Miller passed away Tuesday night in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 82.... more

15 Home Games Highlight 2013-14 Lady Griz Schedule

The 2013-14 Montana women’s basketball schedule is just out. Some interesting changes--read to find out more!... more

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Time Demands of an Intercollegiate Athlete: By a Student-Athlete

By JIM O'DAY - It's challenging for student-athletes to be competitive on the playing fields, courts and courses as well as the classroom. It's a delicate Balance.... more

Lady Griz Run Away With a 76-51 Win over EWU

By AUSTIN SMITH - Taking their current win streak to five games, the Lady Griz ran away with a 76-51 win over the visiting Eastern Washington Eagles on Saturday afternoon In Missoula.... more

Lady Griz Host EWU and Raise Funds for Burn Camp

By JOEL CARLSON - When the Lady Griz host EWU Saturday Feb 2nd, at Dahlberg Arena, the Lady Griz will be raising funds for Alyssa Smith's beloved Camp Eyabsut--a kids camp for burn survivors. ... more