A championship from several positions
The interviews connect the roles that made the team work. Players recall how their own development intersected with the group’s run, rather than simply reciting a final score.
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Griz Greats: the 20th anniversary of the 2001 national champions
Montana’s 2001 national championship, remembered by the players, coach and reporter who lived it. The collection moves through quarterback John Edwards’ leadership, Yohance Humphrey’s running, Etu Molden’s receiving, the line play of Dylan McFarland and Vince Huntsberger’s defense. Joe Glenn and beat writer Jon Kasper add the coaching and reporting views of a season that ended with the Grizzlies’ second football national title.
Seven available interviews · the 2001 champions · Colter NuanezThe wider view of the season
Coach Joe Glenn looks back on the program he inherited and the teams he led. Jon Kasper brings the perspective of the reporter following the Grizzlies through that era.
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John Edwards on leadership and winning as the 2001 team’s junior quarterback.
Griz Greats: the 20th anniversary of the 2001 national champions · Sep 17, 2021 · 52:06
Yohance Humphrey remembers his All-American senior season.
Griz Greats: the 20th anniversary of the 2001 national champions · Oct 13, 2021 · 55:38
Etu Molden on his path from safety to standout Montana receiver.
Griz Greats: the 20th anniversary of the 2001 national champions · Oct 13, 2021 · 44:50
Dylan McFarland on growing into an All-American offensive tackle.
Griz Greats: the 20th anniversary of the 2001 national champions · Oct 7, 2021 · 57:47
Vince Huntsberger’s memories of the championship defense.
Griz Greats: the 20th anniversary of the 2001 national champions · Sep 28, 2021 · 60:33
Jon Kasper on covering the Grizzlies during the championship era.
Griz Greats: the 20th anniversary of the 2001 national champions · Oct 25, 2021 · 42:48
Joe Glenn looks back on leading Montana to the title.
Griz Greats: the 20th anniversary of the 2001 national champions · Nov 3, 2021 · 34:48
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