In a recent article in the Spokesman-Review, Idaho head coach Robb Akey suggested that Montana makes sense geographically for the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The league's commissioner, Karl Benson, has stated through the media on several occas… more »

With Boise State defecting from the WAC to the Mountain West starting in 2011, it will be interesting to see what WAC officials try to do. Football is what made Boise State the program it is today. The Broncos also won WAC championships in gymnastics… more »

Current WAC membership Here's what the WAC's membership will look like in 2011-12 if it doesn't add additional institutions. » Fresno State » Hawaii » Idaho » Louisiana Tech » Nevada » New Mexico State » San Jose State » Utah St… more »

They say that dealing with crossroads in life can build character. If that’s the case, Craig Ochs has a doctorate in character building. For the former Montana quarterback it really started when he decided to forego his final two years of football at… more »

Montana schools contemplate transition to Football Bowl Subdivision This morning, 11 men and women will walk into a meeting room at Big Ten Conference Headquarters in Park Ridge, Ill. When they emerge this afternoon, the landscape of college athletic… more »

Sports fans in our state historically have been split between their allegiance to the Montana Grizzlies or the Montana State Bobcats. The biggest game of the year in any sport — whether it be football, basketball, volleyball or track — is UM vs. MSU.… more »

The Miami Dolphins today signed free agent offensive lineman Cory Procter. Procter, 27, is entering his sixth NFL season, having spent his first five with the Dallas Cowboys, after being signed off the Detroit Lions practice squad on November 30, 2005.… more »

BOZEMAN — As the NCAA gets ready to lift a moratorium on schools moving up to the Football Bowl Subdivision, Griz football fans are debating the pluses and minuses. On Friday, Montana native and ABC and ESPN sports broadcaster Brent Musburger said su… more »

Vile weeds have gained a foothold in my backyard. It seems like only yesterday I was celebrating the emergence of spring. Now I'm dealing with dandelions, thistles and an unstoppable force that grows between rocks. Picture my situation in your hea… more »

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In His Own Words: Robin Pflugrad Robin Pflugrad was hired to be the 34th head coach in the Montana Grizzlies’ 109-year football history on Dec. 31 of last year. The 52-year-old was promoted after one season as UM’s wide receivers coach to replace Bob… more »

BUTTE - By the end of the Montana Grizzlies' final scrimmage of spring drills Saturday, it was clear that the only guy who could stop Justin Roper was Justin Roper. The senior quarterback ran for 97 yards and four touchdowns to highlight another offe… more »

This looks familiar: Portland State is holding an alumni football game and Don Read is going to coach it. Read, Montana winningest football coach, and Mouse Davis will coach in both the all-alumni game and the Vikings' annual spring game, set for noo… more »

It's a play that catches casual observers by surprise: Griz quarterback Justin Roper rolls left as if to bootleg, and before long you're watching an option play unlike any you've seen. That the pitchman is far enough away to draw an overhand throw is… more »

Jeff Larson's touchdown Saturday, in Montana's second spring scrimmage, is worth reviewing. Especially since Larson missed the best part of it. On a balmy afternoon that was long on offensive highlights, the 12-yard scoring reception by Larson was… more »