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They say college is about securing your professional success, and there’s a lot of truth to that.

But we all know there’s another reason why you’re hear: It’s time to enjoy the college lifestyle.

And what exactly is that? Sure, there’s partying involved. And yeah, many of us meet “mates” throughout the course of a semester. But more than that, the college lifestyle is about a bunch of like-minded (and like-aged) students breaking free from the restraints of “back home” to celebrate new independence and new unity with a common goal.

Sounds to us a lot like sports.

Perhaps that’s why college and athletics have always gone hand-in-hand: If you’re truly going to better yourself, you can’t neglect the physical, emotional and spiritual growth that comes through disciplined training and competition.

Even the Greeks understood that!

We haven’t even touched on all the other elements of competitive sports that mimic your professional endeavors: Communication, persistence, teamwork – we could go on and on.

So sports is fun, but it’s also an important part of the college lifestyle.

That’s why 102.9 ESPN Missoula is proud to be your one-stop shop for all University of Montana sports.

From daily scores and breaking news to athlete interviews and analysis, your local ESPN affiliate makes Montana athletics a priority.

You can lean on us all season long for everything Griz football. We’re breaking down the games before and after each and every home game, but we’re also talking Xs and Ox throughout the week on Missoula’s only live daily sports talk, the award-winning Tootell & Tatonka.

But we’re not just talking football. Check in with us for basketball, soccer, softball, track and field – you name it, we’ve got it. And since you’re living here, you might as well get to know the other important facets of sporting life in Montana: Skiing, biking, running, Missoula Osprey baseball, just to name a few.

We’ve got the scores, we’ve got the analysis, and perhaps best of all we’ve got the tickets.

So make sure you stay on top of our Facebook page, follow us at 1029espn.com and keep your dial tuned to 102.9 FM as the fall turns into winter turns into spring and back to summer.