Posts Tagged ‘University of Montana’
Trying The Podcast Route And Addressing FCS Issues
By JIM O'DAY - I was recently approached to do some podcasts on topics and issues pertaining to Division I athletics, and particularly, the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision.... more
Game #7: Griz Host UC Davis Aggies
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzlies start the second half of their season at home, hosting the UC Davis Aggies in a BSC game on Sat., Oct. 18. Kickoff in is at 12:07 p.m. ... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 13
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 10/6/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
SOCCER: Griz Win Fifth Straight on Overtime Penalty Kick (Photo Gallery)
By JOEL CARLSON - Senior Brooke Moody converted a penalty kick in the sixth minute of the first overtime to give the Montana soccer team a 1-0 victory over Idaho Friday afternoon in Missoula.... more
Celebrating 15 Years: Humanties Montana’s Festival of the Book
One of the biggest cultural happenings in the Northwest, the 15th annual Festival of the Book happens this weekend with nearly 60 literary events featuring over 80 authors, poets, and artists.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 6
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 10/6/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Wagenmann Named BSC Defensive Player of the Week Again
For the second time in the past three weeks the University of Montana’s Zack Wagenmann has been chosen the BSC’s football Player of the Week on defense.... more
Sullivan Kicks Grizzlies to Victory Over North Dakota
By ERIC TABER - Junior kicker Daniel Sullivan kicked a 35-yard field goal as time expired, as the 7th-ranked University of Montana Grizzlies defeated upset-minded North Dakota 18-15 Saturday afternoon at UND.... more
Game #6: Griz Play at University of North Dakota
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 7th-ranked Montana Grizzlies continue their Big Sky Conference slate on the road, playing the University of North Dakota on Sat., Oct. 4. Kickoff is at 12:37 p.m. ... more
2014-15 Griz Hoop Team Begins Practice
By DAVE GUFFEY - The University of Montana Grizzly basketball team begins practice for the 2014-15 season Saturday, Oct. 4.... more
Griz Sweep Doubleheader in First Ever Home Games (Photo Gallery)
By SAM WALDORF - The Montana Griz went 2-0 in their first ever home games as a program this Sunday at the Frenchtown softball complex.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 29
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 9/29/14--9. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Griz Overpower Northern Colorado 38-13 in 2014 Homecoming (PHOTO GALLERY)
By DAVE GUFFEY - Senior quarterback Jordan Johnson threw three touchdown passes and ran for another to lead the Grizzlies to a 38-13 win over Northern Colorado in UM's 2014 Homecoming.... more
Dressing Up Downtown: Missoula Art Museum’s Upcoming Art Park
By MATT ANGLEN- Congratulations. You may not know it now, but you picked an awesome place to go to school. To help you get acquainted with Missoula, here’s a short list of awesomeness. ... more
Game #5: Griz hosts Bears in Homecoming & Big Sky Opener
By DAVE GUFFEY -The Montana Grizzlies open the conference season and play their Homecoming Game against the University of Northern Colorado Sat., Sept. 27 in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Kickoff is at 1:40 p.m. ... more
Former Griz Players Make a Dream Come True at Home Games
Griz Kidz is a program designed to brings Grizzly football to those children who don’t always have the opportunity to see the silver and maroon--especially the financially disadvantaged.... more
UM Invites Public to 2014 UC Homecoming Art Fair
Plan to attend the University Center Homecoming Art Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept.25-26, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, in the UC Atrium.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 22
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 9/22/14-- including UM Homecoming. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Griz Fall to North Dakota State 22-10
By DAVE GUFFEY - Senior kicker Adam Keller connected on a school-record five field goals to lead North Dakota State 22-10 win over the Montana Grizzlies Saturday afternoon in Fargo, ND.... more
#3 Montana at #1North Dakota State
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 3rd ranked Montana Grizzlies play the defending three-time national champion and No. 1-ranked North Dakota State, Sat., Sept. 20 at the Fargodome. Kick-off is at 1:37p.m.... more
Griz Have Waited A Long Time For This Game With NDSU
By JIM O'DAY - The Grizzlies may have their work cut out for them this Saturday in Fargo, N.D., but they also have an opportunity to return UM to a status of NCAA Division I FCS superiority.... more
Wagenmann Named Root Sports BSC Player of the Week on Defense
Montana’s Zack Wagenmann has been named the ROOT SPORTS Big Sky Conference Football Player of the Week on defense for his play in the Grizzlies’ 28-20 win over South Dakota on Saturday.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 15
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 9/15-- brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Griz 28, South Dakota 20 in Front of Record Crowd of 26,303 (PHOTO GALLERY)
By DAVE GUFFEY - Montana’s Jordan Canada, Jordan Johnson, and Zack Wagenmann led the way as the Grizzlies defeated the South Dakota 28-20 Sat. evening in front of a record crowd of 26,303 at WGS.... more
Palmer Trucking and Grizzly Athletics Rolling Together
By DAVE GUFFEY - Grizzly football will soon be coming to a highway near you thanks to a new partnership with Jim Palmer Trucking of Missoula.... more
Special Memories With Former Griz Coach Joe Glenn
By JIM O'DAY - Saturday’s match-up in Missoula with the Montana Grizzlies and the South Dakota Coyotes could well be the last for Joe Glenn in Washington-Grizzly Stadium.... more
The New Student’s Guide to Missoula’s Art Scene
By MATT ANGLEN- Congratulations. You may not know it now, but you picked an awesome place to go to school. To help you get acquainted with Missoula, here’s a short list of awesomeness. ... more
Montana Hosts South Dakota Saturday, Sept. 13
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 4th-ranked Montana Grizzlies play their second home game in a row, Sat. Sept. 13, hosting the University of South Dakota at 7:07 p.m. in Washington-Grizzly Stadium.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 8
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 9/8-- brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Griz Maul Central Washington 48-14 in Home Opener (PHOTO GALLERY)
By DAVE GUFFEY - Running back Travon Van scored four touchdowns to lead the Montana Grizzlies to a 48-14 win over Central Washington in UM’s 2014 home opener Saturday afternoon.... more
Griz Have Difficult 2014-15 Preseason Basketball Schedule
By DAVE GUFFEY - First-year University of Montana head coach Travis DeCuire and his staff have secured their 2014-15 schedule, and it is a challenging one, both on the road and at home.... more
NCAA Troubles Ahead
By JIM O'DAY - Intercollegiate Athletics was a large part of my professional career for many years. Thus, I continue to watch what is happening across the national collegiate sports scene quite closely. ... more
Grizzlies Host CWU Wildcats Sept. 6th in 2014 Home Opener
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzlies play their 2014 home opener, Sat., Sept. 6, hosting Central Washington University. Kickoff is at 3:37 p.m. ... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 1
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 9/1-- brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Griz Fall to Wyoming 17-12 in Season Opener
By DAVE GUFFEY - Montana gave Wyoming everything it wanted in the teams’ 2014 opener and had to endure two long delays due to lightening strikes, losing 17-12 Laramie.... more
How to Make the Most of What’s Left of Summer in Missoula
By MATT ANGLEN- If you're like me and are desperately trying to make the most of these last few weeks of sunshine here in Missoula, here is a short list of things to get excited about: ... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | August 25
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 8/18-- brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Fall Camp Report #9: Defensive Line
By DAVE GUFFEY-With the 2014 season opener at Wyoming just a week away, one thing that the Montana Grizzlies know about their team is that the strength of the defense will be the defensive line.... more
Fall Camp Report #8: Offensive Line
By DAVE GUFFEY-One position that was hit hard by graduation on the University of Montana football team was the offensive line.... more
$1 Million Gift Highlights Academic Center Groundbreaking
By JOEL CARLSON-Ground was broken Wednesday on the UM campus for a new athletics academic center, and a $1 million gift gift was announced that will go toward additional facility improvements.... more
9th Annual River City Roots Festival Aug 23-24 in Downtown Missoula
Grammy Award winner Sam Bush headlines the admission-free, 2014 River City Roots Festival Aug. 23-24 in downtown Missoula. Welcome Home UM students! ... more
Fall Camp Report #6: Johnson Starting For Third Season at Quarterback
By DAVE GUFFEY-Jordan Johnson, one of the key players to the University of Montana football program’s past and most recent successful seasons, is returning in 2014, which will be his third year as a starter.... more
Fall Camp Report #5: Griz Have Speed at Linebacker
By DAVE GUFFEY-With the graduation of three of the most prolific linebackers in school history, GRIZ NATION was concerned how the University of Montana could replace that dynamic trio in 2014.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | August 18
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 8/18-- brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
19th Annual Great Griz Encounter, Thursday August 21
Plan to attend the 19th annual “Great Griz Encounter” meet-and-greet and autograph signing event with UM's 2014 football team on Thurs., Aug 21, downtown in Caras Park. ... more
Fall Camp Report #3: Safety Position Shaping Up
By DAVE GUFFEY-There is almost always question marks at one or more positions when fall camp begins, and one of those for the UM Grizzlies when they started practice on Aug. 5 was the tight end spot.... more
The Average Joe’s Guide to the 2014 Zootown Fringe Festival
By MATT ANGLEN-The Zootown Fringe Festival is completely unjuried and uncensored. Anyone with a performance or art instillation can apply and do whatever they want.... more
Scrimmage #2: A Look at the Tight Ends
By DAVE GUFFEY-There is almost always question marks at one or more positions when fall camp begins, and one of those for the UM Grizzlies when they started practice on Aug. 5 was the tight end spot.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | August 11
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 8/4/14-- brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Auditions for Jekyll and Hyde The Musical
The Missoula Community Theatre is holding auditions for the production of Jekyll & Hyde The Musical on Sunday, August 31st at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts. ... more