The colors, the foliage, the mountains, the ocean, the islands, living in Capitol Hill - really not sure what more you could want.
Living our dream now! 🏙️ And still saw a Griz sticker on a car today!
ESPN broadcast:
"Missoula is legit - actually, the state of Montana is one of the best places on Earth. The people are amazing, the scenery is amazing. It's legit."
.
@Coach__Trox
was a DIII head coach before taking over the
@LafColFootball
team. His assistants? Almost all were coaches at the DIII level.
Now they have a DI program atop the
@PatriotLeague
in just two years time. DIII coaching is no joke.
#RollPards
I actually can’t believe I’m typing this:
I’ve been laid off by Lee Enterprises, effective this morning. My position has allegedly been cut.
I don’t know whether that means Griz football coverage is done or they just needed one less sports reporter, but I’m out.
Bobby Hauck with Clifton McDowell by his side in his postgame interview with
@khansen406
:
"Battle of the Brawl or whatever they call it - it's an ass-kicking, that's what they call it" ☠️
A beautiful sight 😍
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - until Frisco!
Which btw, who will be there to party? Let's do it! Let me know if you'll be there ⬇️
Lots of complaints from non-Griz fans about how I’m not a reporter, I’m a “fan.”
I’m a faithful reporter with enthusiasm for my home team, and I’ll double down on that. Wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!
Little update: Going to stay and enjoy the Montana summer. We’re not ready to leave! 🏔️
I’ll pick up a local job, make some cash and experience the summer and then hopefully have another D1 beat by football or basketball season.
Going to take my time and make the right choice.
Thank you everyone for the outpouring of support. ❤️
I knew the connection I’d built with the Griz community was strong, but the response has blown me away.
You guys are the best. It was an honor.
I have reached out to the Big Sky Conference in regards to last night’s game.
I’ve requested comment on the infamous 4th-&-5 conversion, as well as no calls on PI in OT.
Also asked how refs will be reprimanded, if at all. Griz nation, I’ll keep you posted.
@DuaneRankin
Dumbest argument in basketball.
Sometimes teams foul more than the other. Sometimes teams draw more fouls than the other. It’s that simple.
Foul ratio isn’t always going to be even. Is he asking the refs to call phantom fouls so that it is? Again, dumb.
Please read ❤️
After a full season, I finally get to reflect on what makes this job and this city so special. There’s nothing quite like it anywhere else.
My column on the Griz beat:
From the great Mater Dei Catholic HS, Jaylen Hall, a 3 ⭐️ WR, commits to Montana 👀 and does it in a cool way.
Played just seven games this season with 315 yards and 4 TDs. Runs a 4.48 40-yard dash. 💨
Griz continue to add versatile athletes.
One of the unknown commits makes himself known!
Iverson Young, a 3-star RB out of TX, chooses the Griz over Colorado State, Arkansas State and others.
And if I’m doing my math right, he’s the highest-rated commit in Griz program history. Passes the late Jesse Sims.
UND men's basketball posted its team GPA today - probably could've kept this one off the internet?
Isn't the passing requirement 2.3 just to be eligible? Lol
@LOWENDTAY_
Yeah cause he puts his body on the line trying to make every play and doesn't care what clowns like you say about him getting dunked on on social media.
That's basketball
I’ve said it plenty and just have to say it again…Griz nation, you rock. 👊
We don’t always agree on everything, tensions can get high during the season, but you’ve always got my back, will read my stuff & support your team through thick and thin.
Couldn’t have a better beat!
I can’t stop laughing 😂
Literally everyone thought they’d be out. Instead, they make the field AND national television AND host.
Kent Haslam seriously backed up the Brinks truck. 💰
After practice, head coach
@PeteShinnick
announced to the team that
@DBSZN_
has been invited to participate in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
This is an all-expenses paid trip to compete with top college players in front of NFL scouts AND attend the Rose Bowl 🌹
Folks….we got him. I’m happy to finally announce it!
#YouHappy
?
Once a Montana commit, stops at Oregon State and Boise State have led him full circle.
Takes out two birds with one stone. Youth / probable starter.
Don’t take him for granted, cause he’s got huge talent.
This job and this state have been a dream scenario for me and I’m so glad I got one season to dive in and show off my stuff.
A Division I beat was everything I was always chasing and I’m not done yet. I’ll land on my feet. There’s more to be accomplished.
Can’t wait to get to work with
@FCSNationRadio1
and help in growing their impressive platform!
A trip to Frisco in January won’t be so bad, either!
Looking forward to stretching my boundaries and covering the FCS from coast to coast. Let’s go!
Griz win 34-7.
Bobby Hauck becomes the Big Sky's all-time winningest coach with 124 wins, passing Jerome Souers 123.
If Montana takes care of business next week, it sets up one of the wildest Brawls - one where they could claim the conference throne.
✌️
@nathanmarzion
5.
Lose to Rockets, turn around and beat Warriors. Lose by 40 to Memphis, turn around and beat Jazz by 30. Need more consistency to win anything meaningful and haven't shown it yet.
OMG. Flathead’s Avery Chouinard at the buzzer with the roll for the 46-45 victory on their home floor!
You cannot write it better than this. All or nothing, bang.
An amazing freshman year has come full circle:
@GrizPunterPat41
has been named FCS Punter of the Year.
He’ll be flown out to Augusta, Georgia in the new year for the awards show. Second-straight year a Griz punter has won the award.
Brian Buschini won it in 2021.
Hard to go against SDSU, impossible really as undefeated defending champs, but I feel like the Griz have a legitimate case to be ranked
#1
.
This is a shellacking and some pollsters still had Cats over Griz coming in.
Riding in style 😎
@bergen_junior
going with the white Jeep Grand Cherokee for his second year of an NIL deal with Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.
Story to come ✍️
BREAKING: 🚨
Now that I have your attention, the
@FCSNationRadio1
website is now launched. We'll have nationwide FCS coverage all season long from a talented, dedicated team!
Start yourself off here with my first byline in a while about
@VandalFootball
:
Of their entire roster, SDSU HC Jimmy Rogers says maybe 5-6 players had more Division I offers than the Jacks - but that's their niche.
Recruit from the bottom, develop to the top, dominate.
How does it work? Coach broke down the newest FCS dynasty:
Thank you everyone for your following and support this season ❤️
It’s been my honor to service this community and team and I’m so happy to be here and keep building off of it!
I’ll leave you with this last gamer of the season:
Had another player reach out via DMs. Feyisayo Oluleye of Robert Morris, transfer WR.
6’2”, 200 pounds with a 35” vertical and 4.5 40-yard speed. Three years of eligibility left.
I directed him towards Keaton but if you want him Griz Twitter, do your thing!
From
@gt_prototype
’s Instagram account:
The legendary college return man will officially take his shot at going pro. Put together some nice games as a receiver to end the season, too.
It’s worked for
@RashidShaheed
so let’s see what happens
#NFLDraft2023
Thank you to everyone who embraced me, argued with me, read my stuff, all of it - you made it worthwhile and fun.
But now I’m at a crossroads.
If you know of any openings, feel free to DM me and let me know. Sports is my passion and I’d have a hard time letting it go.
Pack your bags! ✈️ 🧳
Second-half heroics have the Griz headed to Fargo, ND next weekend for a second-round battle with the defending national champion NDSU Bisons! 🦬 🐻
Survive and advance. Anything can happen. ✅
FINAL: Griz 34, SEMO 24.
When his dad passed away, now-Griz senior Eli Alford (
@EliAlford91
) was forced into finding his way through alternate guidance and heightened responsibility.
Along the way, he built a great name for himself:
Since getting to the Missoulian I’ve barely had time to reflect on the job cause it’s so busy during the season but I wanted to say…
It’s been AMAZING. A passionate fan base that cares and loves to interact, a great team, a big time coach.
Thanks for all the support so far!
@TheHoopCentral
Shouldn’t even be up for debate at this point. Anybody who doesn’t think that doesn’t watch games or know hoops.
Embiid and Jokic couldn’t even physically do the things he did today. Primary playmaking ball handler on the road versus the leagues hottest team and no Midd? Ok.
Missoula, let's party.
Montana wins the Big Sky Conference championship 37-7, earns the likely
#2
seed in the FCS playoffs and gets home field advantage till Frisco.
And, Thanksgiving this year can be dedicated to Thanksgiving 🍽️ 🦃
Me: *writes story about recruiting class*
Random non-Griz fans: “MAYBE THEY’LL FINISH BETTER THAN SIXTH NEXT YEAR. THESE KIDS MADE THE WRONG CHOICE. FTG. PROGRAM IS FALLING APART. RTD WHERE?”
The Johnson family is going to leave its mark in Bozeman, whether it’s on the field, off of it, or both! 😂
Mrs. Johnson sent me this photo. The family put it up in their booth at dinner and is going to write “Montana tough” on it.
Love it.
Happy to say that today is officially my first day as the
@MontanaGrizFB
beat writer for the
@missoulian
!
Ready for jump right in and bring this ravenous fanbase the best content. Going to be a fun ride! 🏈
Missoula Loyola Sacred Heart has been around since 1873.
This is their FIRST state title for the Rams boys and the FIRST for longtime head coach Scott Anderson, who’s been at it with Loyola for 24 years.
Congratulations to the 2023 Class B kings who win it 65-55. 👑
#mtscores