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Griz Mess with Texas: Reynolds Shoulders Load in Win Over Bobcats
Know this about the fifth-ranked Montana Grizzlies: Rain or shine, these guys can grind.
The Grizzlies spotted 23rd-ranked Texas State a 10-0 lead, and then rallied for a 31-13 Football Championship Subdivision playoff win Saturday behind the power r… more »
Opinion: Burke will Take Time Selecting New N'Western State Coach
Northwestern State's next football coach could be a familiar face.
Or not.
The only certain thing about the search to replace Scott Stoker, whose contract was not renewed after seven seasons, is that it could be anybody.
That's how Greg Burke w… more »
Stoker Grateful for Time at N'Western State
A day after Northwestern State announced it would not renew the contract of football coach Scott Stoker, the former Demons great expressed his gratitude for his seven years at the helm at NSU.
"I deeply appreciate the opportunity to be the head coach… more »
Opinion: NSU's Burke Made Right Decision Twice with Stoker
Scott Stoker was fired as much for losing the fan base - probably more - than for losing games on the field.
Stoker, the Alexandria native and son of longtime Alexandria Senior High coach Butch Stoker, was told Tuesday that his contract would not be… more »
Texas State Hopes to End League's Skid Against Griz
Montana is 7-0 vs. Southland conference teams since 1995.
The Montana Grizzlies and Texas State Bobcats will meet for the first time Saturday in the first round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
Texas State is coming off a 48-45,… more »
O'Day Feels Montana is Fortunate to Land No. 4 Seed
Jim O'Day didn't use his position on the NCAA's 10-member Football Championship Subdivision playoff selection committee to send a seed the Montana Grizzlies' way.
Not that he would, but it wasn't possible anyway.
“It's an interesting process,” sai… more »
Finale an Emotional Day for UCA Seniors
CONWAY — Before the elevator whisked him away to the next handshake and next congratulation, Clint Conque had something to say.
“Hey, Jeremy,” the Central Arkansas coach said to fifth-year senior offensive lineman Jeremy Ford. “I love you.”
It cou… more »
Demons End Season With Win Over Rival
NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Tough to say what was more surprising in Northwestern State's 34-24 season-ending win Saturday night at rival Stephen F. Austin.
Was it the run-oriented Demons, with a patchwork offensive line, passing for a school-record 368 ya… more »
Transition Going Smoothly for UCA
CONWAY — It really shouldn’t be this easy.
Central Arkansas Coach Clint Conque said he has been astonished at how easily the No. 13 Bears have moved from being one of the top NCAA Division II teams in the country to one of the top Football Championsh… more »
McNeese State, SLC’s 'Benchmark’ Looks to Test Bears
CONWAY — What the Central Arkansas Bears are trying to accomplish for the first time, the McNeese State Cowboys have down pat.
Although it is not eligible to win the conference title, Central Arkansas is angling to finish the regular season with the… more »
Northwestern State Plays Season Finale Today at Stephen F. Austin
Northwestern State can still win a Southland Conference title, but the Demons' destiny is out of their hands.
A disappointing home loss to McNeese State last week left the Demons a game behind the Southland leaders, and needing help to stay in the ch… more »
Henderson Maturing into Leader for Demons
In a season of uncertainty, Tim Henderson has been a constant on the Northwestern State offensive line.
The Demons offensive front has held up solidly this season despite injuries, youth and lack of depth, thanks in part to Henderson, who can line up… more »
Conque: UCA Considers Itself SLC Champs
Central Arkansas Coach Clint Conque doesn’t care what the NCAA has to say.
Conque told the Little Rock Touchdown Club on Monday he wasn’t worried about the recent disagreement between the NCAA and the Southland Conference regarding the Bears’ ability… more »
Opinion: McNeese Curse Could Prove Costly for N'Western State's Stoker
NATCHITOCHES -- Even Scott Stoker had to take shelter; his bald head covered by a fresh-out-of-the-bookstore hoodie in the closing stages of Saturday's game against rival McNeese State.
Stoker's Northwestern State Demons put up a valiant fight on def… more »
Demons Disappointed After Another McNeese Loss
NATCHITOCHES -- Dudley Guice tried to be his usual, happy-go-lucky self.
But this one hurt too much.
The jovial Northwestern State receiver blinked back tears after the Demons fell 24-17 to McNeese State Saturday, the normal, 100-watt smile wiped… more »
