Hauck’s return engenders confidence, apprehension

Bobby Hauck's return as head football coach at the University of Montana last December was many things, but quiet was not one of them. From the clamoring of a fan base best by recent mediocrity to the protestation of dissidents who experienced the hire as an affront to painful inroads made against violent and sexual crime, Hauck was a splash ... More

High expectations for Griz under Hauck

The news of his return sent ripples across the Big Sky Conference. 81 wins, seven straight league titles, three national championship appearances … A rising, Bobby Hauck-led Grizzly team lifts all programs - or at least that’s the feeling around the league as opening weekend looms closer. “It’s great for the conference”, said ... More

Are you ready for some (fantasy) football?

It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas you fool - that's not until sometime in like November or December. We're talking about FOOTBALL SEASON, and whether you prefer college, pro or love them both equally you know that the advent of September means it's officially time to dust off that tailgating bib. This year, ... More

Quarterback chase still open at Montana

As the Montana football team wraps up its final preseason scrimmage of the year on Friday, still no word on who will be starting under center. The Grizzlies will kick off the 2018 season Sept. 1 at home versus Northern Iowa. If new head coach Bobby Hauck has made his decision, he hasn't gone public with it just yet - nor has expressed a ... More

Still no clarity on Buss’s health

Less than two weeks until Montana kicks off its 2018 campaign, but still no clarity on the health of it's most celebrated player. Preseason defensive player of the year Josh Buss sat out all 15 spring practices for Montana after undergoing off-season shoulder injury; now sources have indicated he may have also suffered a torn pectoral muscle ... More

First half brings success on the mound for two Osprey pitchers

It can be easy to fall in love with radar gun readings. But Missoula Osprey All-Stars Justin Garcia and Marcos Tineo proved in the first half of this season that control matters just as much as velocity. “Here, a located fastball plays,” said Missoula pitching coach Shane Loux. “Guys can hit any speed, so guys that can locate a ... More

Big Sky Breakdown: Montana Grizzlies (Episode 1)

Each week on Big Sky Breakdown, Ryan Tootell and Colter Nuanez of 102.9 ESPN Missoula are joined by Andrew Houghton of Skyline Sports to break down news, analysis and happenings the the Montana Grizzlies football team. This week, the boys are joined by Montana running backs coach Justin Green, safeties coach Shann Schillinger, cornerback ... More

EWU consensus preseason favorite

Eight teams received at least one first-place vote in the Big Sky Conference preseason media poll released this week, hinting at a possible wide-open 2018 season. In the end, though, it was Eastern Washington which earned the most votes with 27. The Eagles, led by All-American quarterback Gage Gubrud, also earned the preseason nod from the ... More

Montana’s Buss named preseason POY

Montana outside linebacker Josh Buss has been named the Big Sky Conference's preseason "Defensive Player of the Year". The fifth-year senior from Boise, Idaho, led the Grizzlies with 5.5 sacks and 94 tackles - including 13.5 tackles for loss - last season. He was named second-team All Big Sky and third-team All-American for his work. The ... More

Osprey running smart early in 2018 campaign

Smarter running has been key to improving the Missoula Osprey's  on-base success for the 2018 campaign. After stealing just 47 bases in 2017 - second-to-last in the Pioneer League - Missoula is already well ahead of pace with 20 steals in 27 games, just over a third of the way into the season. More importantly, Osprey runners have been ... More