Archive for the ‘All Sports & Recreation’ Category
Somewhere in the Middle of Montana
By ROB BREEDING. I didn’t toss it all to move to Montana two decades ago because of a song. My primary affliction was trout, and there’s a lot of trout-rich habitat in the Northern Rockies. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Aug 5
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Brent Hathaway and the Missoula Mavericks, UM Football, Major League baseball and Ed O'Neil a.k.a. Al Bundy.... more
Enjoying the Great Outdoors in and Around Missoula
By LINDA McCARTHY- One of the best things about living in Missoula, Montana is the access you have to the wild open spaces and recreation places throughout the region. ... more
Miracle Fish
By ROB BREEDING - I caught a trout the other day. Then another, almost. That second fish exploded out of the water, holding itself above the Flathead River by the fury of its beating tail. ... more
A Midsummer Night’s Stream
By MATT DEVLIN - Picture the river as it lays in wait. In perfect veiled darkness, our finned friends hold like sails in the wind, controlling with every pitch and pull, their own place in the world.... more
Griz Football Players Report for First Fall Practice on August 6
By DAVE GUFFEY - The UM football team starts its preparation for the 2013 football season on Sun., Aug. 4, as the Grizzlies welcome their returning players and newcomers to fall camp.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of July 29
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Grizzly football sanctions, Rutgers Athletics Program, pro golfer, Hunter Hahan, and legendary Grizzly football player, Terry Dillon.... more
Griz Total More than 700 Hours of Community Service
By JOEL CARLSON - UM Athletic Director, Kent Haslam announced that Montana’s student-athletes spent over 700 hours engaged in community service last year.... more
Pair of Lady Griz Hoopsters Sign European Contracts
By JOEL CARLSON - Emboldened by the news that her former Lady Griz teammate, Alyssa Smith had signed a professional basketball contract, Katie Baker decided to look at similar options for herself.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of July 22
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Brent Pease, Robin Selvig, Phil Mickleson, Britain's Newest Prince and more!... more
Warm Flows Prompt “Hoot-Owl” Fishing on Dearborn, Smith and Sun Rivers
By BRUCE AUCHLY: Montana FWP has advised anglers on three central Montana rivers that all fishing will close daily from 2 pm to midnight until conditions improve.... more
Scott Gragg’s New Title: Marathon Man
By JOEL CARLSON - All anybody really wants, when they are minutes away from starting a 26.2 mile marathon, is a moment of levity. Scott Gragg, UM Assistant Head Football Coach found his on Sunday.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of July 15
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Big Sky Preseason Poll, Missoula Osprey, the John Deere Classic, Bill Moos (former UM Athletic Director) and more!... more
Tripp Named Preseason Big Sky Defensive MVP
By JOEL CARLSON - Montana senior linebacker Jordan Tripp was named the Big Sky Conference preseason Defensive MVP, the league announced Monday. Here are the rest of the All-Big Sky picks.... more
The Day After the Missoula Half Marathon
By BRIAN MARSH - It's the day after my son, Trevor, and I, along with four other dear friends, joined the almost 4000 runners and walkers for the 2012 Missoula Marathon. And what a day it was.... more
UM’s Donated Soccer Balls Making a Global Difference
By JOEL CARLSON - One photo. One ball. How many lives changed for the better? But set one of those balls loose, see that it gets to Africa, and smiles break out all over. A Griz-sponsored epidemic. ... more
The Day Before the Missoula Half Marathon
By BRIAN MARSH - This is my second Half Marathon and my last. Why, you ask? Because i'm not built to be a marathoner--but bring on the 5K and 10K!... more
Missoula Marathon Festivities Bring Thousands to the Garden City
By LINDA McCARTHY-One of Montana’s largest events takes place this weekend (July 12-14, 2013) right here in the Garden City, as thousands of Montanans and out-of-staters flock to the Missoula Marathon.... more
UM Sports Trivia | July 8
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Brad Stevens and Rick Pitino, Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Homer Bailey, Johnny Callison of the Phillies and more!... more
End of and Era: Annette Rocheleau Hanging up Her Whistle
By JOEL CARLSON - Annette Rocheleau, who has been with longtime Montana coach Robin Selvig as a player or assistant coach for all but 13 of Selvig’s 798 career wins, has announced her decision to retire.... more
UM Sports Trivia | July 1
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: The Missoula Osprey, the Dempsey-Gibbons fight, the Yale Bulldogs, and more!... more
Tinkle Rounds Out Staff With Familiar Name
By JOEL CARLSON - Montana men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle fills his staff vacancy with former grad assistant, Kurt Paulson. He replaces Freddie Owens who moved to Oregon State University.... more
Three Griz Named to Preseason All-America Team
By JOEL CARLSON - Three University of Montana football players have been named to the Sports Network’s Football Championship Subdivision preseason All-America team.... more
2013 Griz Football Schedule and Game Times
The game times for all 12 of The University of Montana’s football games in 2013 have now been established. All 12 contests will be televised by either Max Media of Montana or by ROOT Sports.... more
Weida Named Head Athletic Trainer at Montana
By JOEL CARLSON - J.C. Weida, the department’s assistant/associate athletic trainer since 1996, was hired recently to replace Murphy as head of the Rhinehart Athletic Training Center.... more
Owens Moving on to Oregon State
By JOEL CARLSON - Oregon State announced Tuesday that Freddie Owens will be joining Craig Robinson’s staff as an assistant coach after four successful seasons at Montana.... more
UM Sports Trivia | June 25
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Annette Whitaker Rocheleau, Freddie Owens, Yasiel Puig, Mike Kleckner and more!... more
Summer Solstice: Paint it Black
By MATT DEVLIN - (Video) As the summer solstice comes and goes, the days begin a slight but evident bend towards fall. We’ve been getting busy sharing our rivers, our trout, and our love of fly fishing.... more
Weekend Fun with Missoula Parks and Recreation
Join Missoula Parks and Recreation this weekend for a Kids’ Fishing Derby, Splash Montana Water Volleyball league and Adult Night, Open Ropes Course and Skateboard Mentors at MOBASH Skatepark.... more
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
Q & A With Big Sky Commissioner Doug Fullerton
Big Sky Conference Commissioner Doug Fullerton answers questions about the future of the league, the current state of the NCAA, the future of FCS football, and other hot-button issues. ... 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
Signs and Signals of Summertime in Missoula
By JASON SHREDER - The Best in the West Kayaking Championship marks the beginning of the summer for me and the guides here at Zoo Town Surfers. What marks the beginning of summer for you?... more
Splash Montana Opens June 8
F.Y.I. - Splash Montana, Parks and Recreation’s outdoor waterpark in Playfair Park, will open for the 2014 season on Saturday, June 8 from 11:30 a.m to 8 p.m. ... more
Survival Swimming Lessons for Peace of Mind Around Water
By KIM S. - Almost everything our family wants to do this summer involves water. Enrolling our kids in survival swimming lessons (ISR) went to the top of our "To Do" list. ... more
Take Her Fishing
By MATT DEVLIN - Take her fishing because she deserves it, to impress her, or to say thank you, or sorry. But Whatever you do, just take her fishing a time or two before the summer.... 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
Challenge Yourself — by Running
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Eva Dunn-Frobig blogs about how to challenge yourself by running. Her own story is shared, along with the story of Brian Boyle, Iron Heart author, as examples. ... 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
Brynn Molloy Named Assistant AD at UM
By DAVE GUFFEY - – Brynn Molloy has been selected as the new Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Community Relations at the University of Montana, announced UM Athletic Director Kent Haslam.... more
Epic Salmonfly Hatch Predicted for Western Montana Rivers
By BRYCE MCLEAN - By all predictions, the 2013 Salmonfly Hatch should be EPIC! We're talking about all-out crazy, fish eating every cast, don't even finish one beer all day because you don't have time...kind o... more
Parks and Recreation Offers Summer Job Training for Teens
Missoula Parks and Recreation offers “Teen Workreation,” a summer volunteer program which provides on-the-job training in recreation and aquatics.... 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
Rivers Are On The Rise In Western Montana
By JASON SHREDER - The local river users are bursting with joy as the water levels continue to rise. Here are some safety tips that will assure you of a memorable yet safe experience.... more