Travon Van #8
Mitch Saylor #81
Zack Wagenmann #37
Jordan Hines #65
Joshua Dennard #14 Trevor Poole #72
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Logan Hines #66
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Jordan Canada #26
Trevor Rehm #54
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Sean Haynes #80
Shay Smithwick-Hann #19
Matt Hermanson #12
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Tonga Takai #95
Jamaal Anderson #28
Kevin Berland #84
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2014 Griz Football Schedule Date Aug. 30# Sept. 6
Opponent at Wyoming# Central Washington^
Time (Mtn.) 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 13 Sept. 20
South Dakota^ at North Dakota State^
7:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Sept. 27#
Northern Colorado*#
1:30 p.m.
Oct. 4
at North Dakota*^
12:30 p.m.
Oct. 18
UC Davis*^
12:00 p.m.
Oct. 25
at Cal Poly*^
7:00 p.m.
Nov. 1#
Sacramento State*#
12:00 p.m.
Nov. 8# Nov. 15
at Eastern Washington*# at Southern Utah*^
1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
Nov. 22#
Montana State*#
3:00 p.m.
Hall of Fame Game
Homecoming
Cancer Awareness Game
Military Appreciation Game
114th Brawl of the Wild
#ROOT SportsTM TV game ^Cowles Montana Media TV game *Big Sky Conference game Home Games
Senior Quarterback Jordan Johnson
Senior Defensive Tackle Tonga Takai
Senior Safety Matt Hermanson
Senior Running Back Jordan Canada
Senior Defensive End Zack Wagenmann
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Miscellaneous......................................................................................................................2-10
Did You Know the Montana Grizzlies...?............................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Griz Spotlight on Academics/Community Service............................................................................................................................................................... 3 Griz in the Pros..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-5 Washington-Grizzly Stadium............................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7 Facility Improvements............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Griz Media........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-10
Coaching Staff...................................................................................................................11-18 Head Coach Mick Delaney............................................................................................................................................................................................... 12-13 Assistant Coaches/Staff.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19-18
Outlook.............................................................................................................................19-22 All-American Candidates & History...................................................................................23-36 All-American Candidates................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24-32 All-American History....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33-36
Honors Candidates.............................................................................................................37-42 Meet the Grizzlies..............................................................................................................43-68 2014 Grizzlies.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44-61 Numerical Roster.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 62-63 Alphabetical Roster.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64-65 New Grizzlies.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66-68
2013 Season Review..........................................................................................................69-86 2013 Stats........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70-73 Game Reviews................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 74-86
2014 Opponents...............................................................................................................87-100
Schedule/Lodging/at Wyoming/Central Washington/South Dakota........................................................................................................................... 88-89 at North Dakota State/Northern Colorado/at North Dakota/UC Davis....................................................................................................................... 90-91 at Cal Poly/Sacramento State/at Eastern Washington/at Southern Utah/Montana State............................................................................................ 92-94 Series History.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 95-99 All-Opponent History......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 100
Big Sky Conference........................................................................................................ 101-106 Big Sky Conference History/2013 Standings/Teams.................................................................................................................................................. 102-103 Griz Big Sky First Team Selections.............................................................................................................................................................................. 104-105 Past Champions and Runnersup/Conference Map........................................................................................................................................................... 106
Records & Awards......................................................................................................... 107-122 Records: Offense........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 108-116 Records: Defense/Team................................................................................................................................................................................................ 116-120 Griz Awards................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 120-122
Griz Lettermen.............................................................................................................. 123-132 Coaching & Scoring History........................................................................................... 133-144 Post-Season History...................................................................................................... 145-150 Athletic Facilities/Staff.................................................................................................. 151-156 The 2014 Montana Yearbook is produced by the UM Sports Information office: Dave Guffey, associate AD for communications – writing and editing; Renee Valley, sports information media editor – layout, design and editing. Photos by Todd Goodrich, UM University Relations, Sports Information archives, opponents/BSC or otherwise noted. Additional editing by Bill Speltz, Missoulian.
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DID YOU KNOW THAT THE MONTANA GRIZZLIES...
Had three players in postseason all-star games last season for the first time in school history following the 2013 season? Have had 27 winning seasons in the last 28 years, including 26 in a row from 1986 to 2011, and have 277 wins during that time, for an average of 9.9 victories per year!? Had a 10-3 record last season, which means they have won 10 or more games 10 times in the past 14 seasons? Since 1993, have won or shared 16 of the last 21 Big Sky Conference championships and have a record of 225-51 overall, and they are 132-27 in league games? Are 52-12 in the Big Sky (84-21 overall) over the past eight seasons and won or shared a record 12 Big Sky titles in a row from 1998-2009? Have had eight players drafted in the National Football League in the last six seasons and had 10 players on an NFL roster in the 2013 season? Have 32 playoff victories – the second most in FCS history – and have participated in the FCS/Division I-AA playoffs a record 22 times? Hold the FCS record with 17 straight playoff appearances from 1993-2009 (The old record was 10 by Eastern Kentucky from 1986-95.)? Have been ranked in the top three in attendance in the FCS the last seven seasons and were ranked second in 2013, averaging 24,380 in the seven games played in Washington-Grizzly Stadium? Broke their all-time attendance record in 2013, as they drew 26,293 in a 30-6 opening-season home win over Appalachian State (The Griz drew 26,082 fans in a game against Eastern Washington last season.)? Hold Big Sky attendance records for single-season, regular-season home attendance average (25,652, 2009); single-season, regular-season total home attendance (174,236, seven games, 2008); and the largest crowd for a non-conference home game (25,698, Western Washington, Sept. 5, 2009)? Own a record of 173-26 in Washington-Grizzly Stadium? The Grizzlies’ Big Sky title in 2009 was their 12th straight – the second longest winning streak in Division 1 history (Oklahoma has the record of 14, set from 1946-59.)? Have been ranked in the Sports Network’s top 25 final poll in 20 of the past 21 years (The Griz were ranked eighth in the final poll of 2014.)? Domination in the conference over the past 20-plus seasons earned them the honor of being named the No. 1 Moment in Big Sky history in 2014, as the league celebrated its 50th anniversary? (Photo of the Griz carrying the Great Divide trophy off the field in Bozeman, Montana, after beating the Montana State Bobcats 28-14 in the 113th “Brawl of the Wild” game in 2013.)
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griz spotlight shines on academics and in the community
2013 Women’s Cross Country team won the Athletic Director’s award for the team with the highest GPA.
Montana had eight of its 12 programs post term GPAs of 3.05 or better for the 2014 spring semester. That gave the Grizzlies a term GPA of 3.06 and a cumulative GPA of 3.08, their 18th consecutive semester having a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, dating back to fall 2005. Posting the highest term GPA for the fifth time in the last six semesters was the women’s cross country team at 3.64. Soccer came in at 3.51, volleyball at 3.44, women’s track and field at 3.30, men’s cross country at 3.09 and women’s basketball at 3.05. Basketball had a GPA of 2.96, their best term in the last seven semesters. Women’s golf had a semester GPA of 2.96, football a 2.82 and men’s track and field a 2.81. The University of Montana student-athletes volunteer annually to support various organizations, community events and educational activities. The Griz believe it is important to be invested in the community and work diligently to extend a helping hand whenever possible. The Griz student-athletes devoted over 1,400 hours of their time within Missoula and the surrounding communities during the 2013-2014 academic year. Griz in the Community is a program that enables student-athletes to have a holistic college experience by giving back to the surrounding community and the state of Montana. Student-athletes from every team have made over 300 appearances since the beginning of the program in 2008. UM student-athletes have continued to participate and serve in various community events which provide local fans the opportunity to interact with the Griz, including: • American Red Cross • Local Elementary and Middle Schools • Missoula Buddy Walk® • Missoula Food Bank • United Way of Missoula • Watson’s Children Shelter • Western Montana Fair • YMCA Not only do the Griz student-athletes participate in community service events, but they make it a priority to take part in community engagement. The objective of community engagement is to build lasting relationships with organizations within the community. Reoccurring projects that the Griz student-athletes participate in include: • Active 6 • Flagship • Griz for Kidz Toy Drive • Habitat for Humanity • Missoula Food Bank Network • Super Grizzly Dip, Special Olympics
Football players participate in the annual Buddy Walk®. (The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. For more information, contact: www. ndss.org/Buddy-Walk.)
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Derek Crittenden, junior defensive end, with UM President Royce Engstrom, received the prestigious President’s Award for academic achievement in 2014, a consecutive three-year winner. Derek was also named to the Capital One Academic All-District team in January 2014.
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Player, Year........................................................................ Team (Round) Steve Sullivan, 1922.......................................................................... Evansville Ted Illman, 1926.................................................................. Wilson’s Wildcats William “Wild Bill” Kelly, 1927.................................Brooklyn Professionals Len Noyes, 1937..................................................................Brooklyn Dodgers Milton Popovich, 1937...................................................... Chicago Cardinals Paul Szakash, 1937...................................................................... Detroit Lions Aldo Forte, 1938.......................................................................... Detroit Lions Bill Lazetich, 1938.................................................................. Cleveland Rams John Dolan, 1941.....................................................................Buffalo Indians Harold Maus, 1953...........................................................Detroit Lions (30th) Stan Renning, 1959.......................................................... Edmonton Eskimos John Lands, 1960.......................................................... Indianapolis Warriors Gary Schwertfeger, 1961........................................... British Columbia Lions Bob O’Billovich, 1962................................................... Ottawa Rough Riders Terry Dillon, 1963..............................................................Minnesota Vikings Mike Tilleman, 1964..................................................................Chicago Bears Bryan Magnuson, 1967................................................Washington Redskins Maceo Gray, 1969.................................................................... Baltimore Colts Dave Urie, 1969........................................................................Houston Oilers Tim Gallagher, 1971...............................................................Dallas Cowboys Willie Postler, 1972.................................................... British Columbia Lions Steve Okoniewski, 1972...........................................................Atlanta Falcons Roy Robinson, 1972.............................................Saskatchewan Roughriders Walt Brett, 1975..............................................................Atlanta Falcons (4th) Ron Rosenberg, 1975.............................................Cincinnati Bengals (13th) Barry Darrow, 1974............................................................ Cleveland Browns Greg Harris*, 1976..................................................................... New York Jets Doug Betters, 1977.................................................................Miami Dolphins Terry Falcon, 1977........................................................New England Patriots Greg Anderson, 1979......................................................................... Montreal Tim Hook, 1979...................................................Saskatchewan Roughriders Carm Carteri, 1979....................................................... Ottawa Rough Riders Guy Bingham, 1980........................................................New York Jets (10th) Pat Curry*, 1982.................................................................... Seattle Seahawks Rocky Klever, 1982...........................................................New York Jets (9th) Rich Burtness, 1982....................................................Dallas Cowboys (12th) Mike Hagen*, 1982............................................................... Seattle Seahawks Mickey Sutton*, 1983....................................................... Pittsburgh Maulers Brian Salonen, 1984....................................................Dallas Cowboys (10th)
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Player, Year........................................................................ Team (Round) Mike Rice, 1987.................................................................New York Jets (8th) Brent Pease, 1987...................................................Minnesota Vikings (11th) Larry Clarkson, 1988..............................................San Francisco 49ers (8th) Pat Foster, 1988......................................................... Los Angeles Rams (9th) Tim Hauck*, 1989.........................................................New England Patriots Jay Fagan*, 1989............................................................Washington Redskins Kirk Scrafford*, 1989.........................................................Cincinnati Bengals Grady Bennett, 1991.................................................. British Columbia Lions Matt Clark, 1991........................................................ British Columbia Lions Mike Trevathan, 1991................................................ British Columbia Lions Brad Lebo*, 1992................................................................Cincinnati Bengals Sean Dorris*, 1992...................................................................Houston Oilers Todd Ericson*, 1994...........................................................Indianapolis Colts Carl Franks, 1994...............................................................Toronto Argonauts Scott Gragg*, 1995......................................................New York Giants (2nd) Scott Gurnsey*, 1995.........................................................Toronto Argonauts Shalon Baker*, 1995................................................... British Columbia Lions Marc Lamb*, 1995...................................................................... New York Jets Keith Burke, 1995.......................................................... Ottawa Rough Riders Dave Dickenson*, 1996...................................................Calgary Stampeders Matt Wells*, 1996.................................................Saskatchewan Roughriders Blaine McElmurry*, 1997.......................................................Houston Oilers Joe Douglass*, 1997................................................................... New York Jets David Kempfert*, 1997......................................................... Seattle Seahawks Jeff Zellick*, 1997 ................................................................. New York Giants Jason Baker*, 1998........................................................... Jacksonville Jaguars Jason Crebo*, 1998....................................................................... Buffalo Bills Brian Ah Yat*, 1999................................................. Winnipeg Blue Bombers Scott Curry, 1999......................................................Green Bay Packers (6th) Kris Heppner*, 2000............................................................. Seattle Seahawks Dallas Neil*, 2000....................................................................Atlanta Falcons Jeremy Watkins*, 2000......................................................... New York Giants Jimmy Farris*, 2001......................................................... San Francisco 49ers Leif Thorsen, 2001...................................................................B.C. Lions (1st) Thatcher Szalay*, 2002.......................................................Cincinnati Bengals Calvin Coleman*, 2002........................................................ New York Giants Drew Miller*, 2002.......................................................................Detroit Fury Etu Molden*, 2002..................................................................... Chicago Rush Spencer Frederick*, 2002.................................................New Orleans Saints
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Kroy Biermann, Atlanta Falcons (Courtesy Atlanta Falcons )
Player, Year........................................................................ Team (Round) Dylan McFarland, 2003.......................................................Buffalo Bills (7th) Jon Skinner*, 2003........................................................... San Diego Chargers Chris Snyder*, 2003.................................................................... Detroit Lions Justin Green, 2004...................................................... Baltimore Ravens (5th) Andy Petek, 2004............................................................Hamilton Tiger Cats Cory Procter*, 2005................................................................Dallas Cowboys Craig Ochs*, 2005............................................................ San Diego Chargers
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Player, Year........................................................................ Team (Round) Levander Segars, 2005..................................................... Montreal Allouettes Willie Walden*, 2005......................................................... Kansas City Chiefs Trey Young, 2005..............................................................Calgary Stampeders Brad Rhoades*, 2006............................................................ Tennessee Titans Tuff Harris*, 2007..................................................................Miami Dolphins Josh Swogger*, 2007........................................................... Kansas City Chiefs Ryan Bagley*, 2008..............................................Saskatchewan Roughriders Kroy Biermann#, 2008..................................................Atlanta Falcons (5th) Cody Balogh*, 2008...................................................................Chicago Bears Dan Carpenter*#, 2008.........................................................Miami Dolphins Lex Hilliard, 2008........................................................ Miami Dolphins (6th) Colt Anderson*#, 2009......................................................Minnesota Vikings Colin Dow*, 2009...............................................................Cincinnati Bengals J.D. Quinn*, 2009...................................................................Miami Dolphins Michael Stadnyk, 2009........................... Saskatchewan Rough Riders (2nd) Cole Bergquist*, 2009........................................Saskatchewan Rough Riders Shann Shillinger, 2010...................................................Atlanta Falcons (6th) Marc Mariani#, 2010.................................................. Tennessee Titans (7th) Levi Horn*, 2010 .......................................................................Chicago Bears Steve Pfahler*, 2010.............................................................. Tennessee Titans Jimmy Wilson#, 2011.................................................. Miami Dolphins (7th) Chase Reynolds*#, 2011....................................................... Seattle Seahawks Trumaine Johnson#, 2012.............................................. St. Louis Rams (3rd) Caleb McSurdy#, 2012..................................................Dallas Cowboys (7th) Charles Burton*, 2012..................................................... San Diego Chargers Donny Lisowski*, 2012........................................................ Seattle Seahawks Brody McKnight*#, 2012.......................................................... New York Jets Jon Opperud*, 2012......................................................... San Diego Chargers Jabin Sambrano*#, 2012.....................................................Indianapolis Colts Greg Hardy*, 2013........................................................Washington Redskins Dan Moore*, 2013...............................................................Indianapolis Colts Brock Coyle*#, 2014............................................................. Seattle Seahawks Danny Kistler*#, 2014.......................................................... Oakland Raiders Kjelby Oiland*, 2014...............................................................Houston Texans William Poehls*#, 2014........................................................ Tennessee Titans Jordan Tripp#, 2014..................................................... Miami Dolphins (5th) Note: Year listed is the player’s first year as a pro and the team with whom he was originally drafted (with the round) or signed. *Signed as free agent #Currently active
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NO PLACE LIKE HOME!: 2014 IS MONTANA’S 29th SEASON IN WASHINGTON-GRIZZLY STADIUM
The Home of the Grizzlies The 2014 football season will be the 29th that the Montana Grizzlies will play their home games in Washington-Grizzly Stadium/at John Hoyt Field (capacity 25,217). The past two seasons Montana finished second in the nation in the FCS in average attendance. The Griz averaged 24,380 fans per game last season in seven home games, and 25,236 in six home contests the year before. The Grizzlies broke their all-time attendance record last season, as they drew 26,293 to a 30-6 opening-season home win over Appalachian State. The Griz have topped the 26,000 mark three other times: against the Eastern Washington Eagles (26,082), in 2012, versus Montana State (26,210), and in 2011 (26,066) also against the Eagles. (The EWU game in 2011 was the first time that more than 26,000 fans attended a game in the state). UM led the FCS in average attendance in 2005, 2006, and 2009, and was ranked second in 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2013. Montana’s 10-3 mark last season was its 27th winning season in a row over the past 28 years (since the Griz have been playing in Washington-Grizzly Stadium). The first game played in WGS was on October 18, 1986, a 38-31 come-from-behind win over Idaho State. Since that first contest the Grizzlies have an overall record of 173-26 (87.1%). Over
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the past eight seasons the Grizzlies are 45-5 at home in regular-season games. Montana has set numerous Big Sky Conference attendance records. The Griz hold the standards for single-season, regular-season home attendance average (25,652 in 2009): and single-season, regular-season total home attendance (174,236, seven games, 2008); and largest crowd for a non-conference home game (25,698 versus Western Washington, Sept. 5, 2009). UM also holds the league record for the largest crowd at a non-conference road game of 94,661, set at Tennessee in 2011. No Place Like Home Not only has Montana won 176 games in its 28 seasons of playing in Washington-Grizzly Stadium, but it has gone undefeated 10 times. Starting the 1994 season, the Griz reeled off 30 straight home victories. The win streak began with a 41-7 win over Sonoma State on Sept. 3 and ended with a 40-35 loss to EWU on Oct. 18, 1997. Montana’s 30 consecutive home wins are the fifth longest streak in FCS history. Renovation and Construction Plans Begin in 2014 With support from the university administration and private donors, the athletic facility improvement plan includes the following: A new academic center that will be the first of these facility upgrades with construction scheduled to begin in the summer of 2014. This
facility will provide student-athletes with ample space to study and meet regularly with their academic advisors. The lower level will remain a lobby to accommodate fire code restrictions for the Adams Center. The next priority will be to construct a new building next to the Grizzly Pool adjacent to the southwest corner of Washington-Grizzly Stadium. This building will house a new student-athlete weight room, football locker room, football lounge and football meeting rooms. It will connect to the Adams Center and allow the football team to continue to access the field through the existing player tunnel. The weight room and locker room will sit below grade and make up the first level while the second will include a mezzanine level for the weight room, the football lounge and meeting rooms as well, as a wider concourse in the football stadium complete with additional rest rooms and concession stands. All spaces will be functional and open. After the completion of the new weight room/locker room building, the space where these were previously housed will be renovated into multiple locker rooms for the sports of men’s basketball, men’s tennis and men’s track and field as well as a new larger, central location for the athletic equipment room. The addition of locker rooms will also open up space to help the university host more outside events such as concerts and high school tournaments.
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washington-grizzly stadium million, prior to the 2008 football season. The eastside houses a 500-seat “Stadium Club” with two membership levels: the “Canyon Room,” which has 125 seats inside and 125 seats outside, and the “Hellgate Terrace,” which has 250 seats. The expansion in 2008 provided 375 Grizzly Scholarship Association priority seats, as well as 1,150 non-priority seats, and increased the current seating capacity of Washington-Grizzly Stadium to 25,217. A new Sprinturf playing surface was also installed with the expansion in 2008. The second expansion occurred in the spring and summer of 2003, and approximately 4,000 seats were added to the north end zone section, boosting the stadium capacity to 23,183, with the cost at around $3.5 million. In the spring of 1995 the stadium underwent its first expansion in the north and south end zones. At that time there were 12,500 permanent seats (weather-permitting, which allowed for seating on the grass in the end zones, which made the capacity around 15,000). The cost of that expansion was about $2.5 million. GrizVision, a video and message center, was added in 2002. GrizVision displays game statistics, player profiles, digital replays, and shots of the crowd. The screen came from New York City and Times Square. A natural-grass stadium gave way to SprinTurf prior to the 2001 season at a cost of about $1 million, which was paid for by an anonymous donor. The field was named “John Hoyt Field” in 2001 at the request of the anonymous donor, in honor of Hoyt, a long-time Grizzly booster, who passed away in March of that year.
(Kelsey Poore photo)
New Lights For 2012 New lights were installed in WGS in the spring of 2012. When the Big Sky Conference signed a television contract with ROOT SportsTM, each school in the league was required to install lights in their stadiums. The new lights, installed by Musco Lighting based in Oskaloosa, Iowa, made their debut on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at UM’s annual spring game. The lights are of the highest quality available, and feature “horizontal footcandles” in the 120125 range, which means the Washington-Grizzly Stadium has the ability to host all levels of NCAA televised football playoff games. It also includes lighting in the tailgate/parking areas. The project cost was approximately $950,000, and includes a 25-year or 20,000 hours service agreement. Stadium Expansions Washington-Grizzly Stadium underwent its third expansion, at a cost of approximately $6.5
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Stadium History & Namesake The plans for an on-campus football facility at Montana came to fruition in August of 1985 when Missoula businessman Dennis R. Washington and the employees of Washington Corporations provided a gift of $1 million, hence the name of
Washington-Grizzly Stadium. The initial cost of the stadium was around $3.2 million. There are 49 private boxes located on the east and west sides of the stadium, and they are individually decorated and furnished.
WGS SEASON-BY SEASON (1986-2013: 173-26)
*Year 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011$ 2012 2013 Total
W 2 3 6 8 4 4 6 6 9 9 9 5 5 5 8 9 7 6 10 5 8 7 9 9 5 4 3 5 173
L 1 2 0 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 1 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 2 26
*=Includes playoff games $=Vacated 5 wins due to NCAA infractions
THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA TOP 25 ALL-TIME ATTENDANCE GAMES IN WASHINGTON GRIZZLY STADIUM (1986-2013: GAMES: 173-26) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
26,293 vs. Appalachian State$, 2013 26,210 vs. Montana State, 2012 26,082 vs. Eastern Washington, 2013 26, 066 vs. Eastern Washington, 2011 26,019 vs. Montana State, 2010 25,965 vs. Sacramento State, 2010 25,919 vs. Northern Colorado, 2011 25,913 vs. Cal Poly, 2013 25,855 vs. Cal Poly, 2011# 25,814 vs. Ok. Panhandle State, 2013 25,811 vs. Weber State, 2009 25,751 vs. Eastern Washington, 2009 25,744 vs.. Portland State, 2011 25,726 vs Portland State, 2009
15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
25,698 vs. Western State (Colo.), 2009 25,694 vs. Cal Poly, 2009 25,684 vs. Southern Utah, 2012 25,663 vs. Western State (Colo.), 2010 25,629 vs. Montana State, 2008 25,604 vs. Portland State, 2013 25,568 vs. Idaho State, 2010 25,486 vs. Sacramento State, 2008 25,401 vs. Weber State, 2011 25,326 vs. Central Washington, 2008 25,323 vs. Northern Arizona, 2010
$=Largest attendance in a home opener #=Indicates home opener
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Intercollegiate Athletics Facility Improvement Plan Facility Needs for Grizzly Athletics are Not Always Visible to the Public On the surface the University of Montana athletic venues are among the best in the Big Sky Conference and the Football Championship Subdivision. Dahlberg Arena, Washington-Grizzly Stadium, West Auxiliary Gym and South Campus Field have hosted legendary competitions in their respective sports. Without a doubt, our fans and student-athletes are in good shape come game day. Washington-Grizzly Stadium rivals many of the larger stadiums as the most intimidating place for a visiting player to step foot. When the Griz burst out of the tunnel they are greeted by the roar of more than 25,000 fans – a sound that tests the nerves of the most seasoned players. Everyone in attendance gets to witness the pageantry and excitement that is Grizzly football. However, very few fans get the opportunity to go behind the scenes and see those areas that matter most in the everyday life of the student-athlete – the training, practice, and service facilities. It is the weight room, academic center, meeting rooms and locker rooms where all student-athletes spend the vast majority of their time. It is where Montana Grizzlies are made! In these critical areas, UM is significantly lacking and pales in comparison to the image portrayed by the thundering stadium on those glorious fall Saturdays. Infrastructure and Student-Athlete Success Go Hand-In-Hand Student-athletes know what to look for when visiting a college campus. In order to recruit the best student-athletes, focus on their academic and athletic welfare, and continue the success UM Athletics has enjoyed over the many years, the university must improve these vital “infrastructure” facilities. Upgrades for these facilities have been identified as a top priority by the athletic department and the university president. The existing academic center is undersized at 700 square-feet and can only serve a small number of the 300-plus total student-athletes. The weight room has limited space and is currently split between three separate rooms, making the working area difficult to supervise, unsafe, and
ineffective. Meeting space is currently limited to one small room and a student-athlete lounge doesn’t exist. The women’s locker room facilities have recently been improved. The men’s locker room was renovated in 1992, and a remodel is beyond overdue. The space has become too small and there are concerns relating to the health and well-being of UM’s student-athletes. Facility Renovation and Construction Plan With support from the university administration and private donors, the athletic facility improvement plan includes the following: A new academic center that will be the first of these facility upgrades with construction scheduled to begin in the summer of 2014. This facility will provide our student-athletes with ample space to study and meet regularly with their academic advisors (see artist rendering on page 14). The lower level will remain a lobby to accommodate fire code restrictions and the Adams Center. The next priority will be to construct a new building next to the Grizzly Pool adjacent to the southwest corner of Washington-Grizzly Stadium (see artist rendering below). This building will house a new student-athlete weight room, football locker room, football lounge and football meeting rooms. It will connect to the Adams Center and allow the football team to continue to access the field through the existing player tunnel. The weight room and locker room will sit below grade and make up the first level while the second will include a mezzanine level for the weight room, the football lounge and meeting rooms as well as a wider concourse in the football stadium complete with additional rest rooms and concession stands. All spaces will be functional and open. After the completion of the new weight room/locker room building, the space where these were previously housed will be renovated into multiple locker rooms for the sports of men’s basketball, men’s tennis, and men’s track and field as well as a new larger, central location for the athletic equipment room. The addition of locker rooms will also open up space to help the university host more outside events such as concerts and high school tournaments.
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GRIZ MEDIA INFORMATION AND POLICIES Fall Practice
Regular-season practices begin on Sunday, August 24, starting at approximately 3:30 p.m., usually at the Riverbowl site, located kitty-corner from the Campus Recreation building, which is located next door to Adams Center. There will usually be a short window available to the media for athlete interviews prior to practices Monday through Wednesday, from about 3:153:30 p.m. Practice times do change occasionally, and the Sport Information office will contact you via email with those changes. The media is encouraged to conduct any in-depth player/head coach interviews at UM’s weekly (Tuesday) press conferences (see below). Practices are closed when the team moves from the Riverbowl site to Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Thursday afternoons, and the entire practice session prior to home games on Fridays is closed. All video/still photography is limited to the first 30 minutes of practices, unless otherwise arranged through Sports Information, (406) 243-5402, or Head Coach Mick Delaney, (406) 243-6899.
Interview Policy
Two or three student-athletes and coach Delaney will be available every Tuesday during the season from 1:30-2:00 p.m. in the Max and Betty Swanson Grizzly Sky Club located on the fourth floor of the Adams Center. Please contact the Sports Information Office for all additional interview requests.
Press/Photo Credentials/Parking Passes
All media credentials and photography passes, as well as parking passes, should be requested from Associate Athletic Director for Communications Dave Guffey. Credentials for home games will be available at the Media Relations Office in Adams Center from Thursday at noon until Friday at 4:00 p.m. Credentials not picked up by that time are available at the Will Call window at the Adams Center Box Office from 9:00 a.m. until kickoff on game day. Photographers must comply with NCAA guidelines. Season credentials and parking passes are distributed in late August, prior to UM’s first home game.
Visiting Media Credentials/Parking Passes
All visiting media should make credential/parking requests through the visiting SID.
Parking
Media parking is available on a limited basis to visiting media in several lots, all of which are located a short walking distance from WashingtonGrizzly Stadium.
Directions To Stadium
Stadium from Interstate 90: The stadium is located on the north end of the UM campus on Campus Drive. From I-90 take the Van Buren Street Exit. Proceed to Broadway Avenue and turn right at the light. Take a left at the next light and proceed over the Madison Street Bridge in the left lane to Arthur Avenue to the first traffic light. Proceed to the second traffic light and turn left onto Sixth Street.
Professional Scouts
Pro scouts please contact Dave Guffey to obtain a press box credential. Press box seating is not available for all games.
Post-game Interviews
The post-game interview room is located in the Max and Betty Swanson Sky Club in the Adams Center. The visiting SID or a representative from UM’s Sports Information Office will escort the visiting head coach and a minimum of two players to the interview room. As per Big Sky Conference rules, locker rooms are closed to the media.
Post-game Coach/Player Quotes
Post-game coach and player quotes are available if requested (by Monday during the week prior to the game).
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Covering the Griz Mick Holien, play-by-play
Mick Holien is in his 22nd year as the “Voice of the Grizzlies” and his 29th season overall as the play-by-play announcer at The University of Montana for KGVO Radio (1290 AM/101.5 FM). He has been selected the National Sportswriters and Sports Broadcasters Association’s “Montana Sports Broadcaster of the Year” 13 times and an unprecedented seven years in a row. Holien resides in Polson. Mick has two children, a son, Chris, and a daughter, Stephanie Landers, and four grandchildren.
Scott Gurnsey, Color Commentator
Scott Gurnsey is now in his 17th season as color commentator for Grizzly football. “Gurns” is a former (1991-94) Griz receiver and punter. He is ranked third in school history with 2,574 career receiving yards. Scott has a nine-year old son, Cameron.
Bill Speltz and the Missoulian
Bill Speltz has 29 years of experience in sports journalism, the last seven of which have been spent as Sunday sports columnist for the Missoulian. He was involved in coverage of two Griz teams that reached the FCS championship under Bobby Hauck. He assumed the role of Griz beat writer for football in 2013. Speltz has extensive experience covering college and NFL football. In the past he has covered the University of Iowa, Wisconsin and Iowa State along with serving as beat writer for the Chicago Bears training camp back when it was held in Platteville, Wis. Speltz also has other beat writing experience on the FCS level, covering the Southern Illinois Salukis from 1997-99. He is a native of Dubuque, Iowa, where he attended Dubuque Senior High School and Clarke University. He competed in four sports as a prep, including football.
Peter Christian
Peter is now in his 17th season as the public address announcer for Grizzly football. He is on KGVO Radio every morning with the ‘Montana Morning News’ and the 90-minute ‘Talkback’ radio show. Along with working for KGVO Radio, Peter also operates Peter Christian Communications, providing radio commercials for stations from Boston to California. Peter is a three-time winner of Montana Broadcasters Association ‘Broadcaster of the Year’ award, four-time winner of Montana Broadcasters Association ‘Radio Newscast of the Year’ (including 2011), and a fourtime winner of Montana Broadcasters Association ‘Spot News’ Award for live, breaking news stories (including 2010). He is married to Lorna Wall and has two children, Luke, and Jenna.
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Dave Guffey Associate Athletic Director for Communications 37th year (406) 243-5402, Work (406) 370-9435, Cell guffeydb@mso.umt.edu
Missoulian Missoula, Montana Bill Speltz, Football Writer Phone: (406) 523-5265 bill.speltz@lee.net www.missoulian.com Billings Gazette Billings, Montana Greg Rachac, Sports Writer Phone: (406) 657-1291 sports@billingsgazette.com www.billingsgazette.com Daily Interlake Kalispell, Montana Dave Lesnick, Sports Editor Phone: (406) 755-7000 sports@dailyinterlake.com www.dailyinterlake.com Great Falls Tribune Great Falls, Montana Scott Mansch, Sports Editor Phone: (406) 791-1470 tribsports@sofast.net www.greatfallstribune.com Independent Record Helena, Montana Amber Kuehn, Sports Writer Phone: (406) 447-4065 irsports@helena.com www.helenair.com Montana Kaimin The University of Montana Phone: (406) 243-4020 editor@kaimin.org www.kaimin.com
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Montana Standard Butte, Montana Sports Editor Phone: (406) 496-5535 www.mtstandard.com Ravalli Republic Hamilton, Montana Sports Editor Phone: (406) 363-3300 www.ravallirepublic.com
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Associated Press Helena, Montana Amy Hanson Phone: (800) 221-0094 ahanson@ap.org
TELEVISION KECI-TV (NBC) Missoula, Montana Vince Bagby, Sports Director Phone: (406) 721-5642 vbagby@keci.com www.keci.com KPAX-TV (CBS) Missoula, Montana Derek Buerkle, Sports Director Phone: (406) 542-4455 derek@kpax.com www.kpax.com KTMF (ABC/Fox) Missoula, Montana Dominic Shelden Sports Director Phone: (406) 251-1360 www.abcmontana.com
RADIO KBGA-FM The University of Montana Phone: (406) 243-6426 sports@kbga.com www.kbga.com KGVO-AM1290/FM 101.5 Missoula, Montana Sports Director Phone: (406) 523-9809 www.newstalkkgvo.com Northern Sports Network Billings, Montana Rocky Erickson, Sports Director Phone: (406) 252-6661 rerickson@northernbroadcasting.com www. northernbroadcasting.com
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COACHING STAFF
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Head Coach Mick Delaney
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HEAD COACH MICK DELANEY
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Mick Delaney is in his third season as the head coach at The University of Montana. He finished his second season with an overall record of 10-3 overall and 6-2 in the Big Sky Conference (third). His two-year record is 15-9 overall as the Grizzlies’ mentor. He has been coaching at Montana the past six seasons. Prior to assuming the head coaching position he served as UM’s associate head coach and oversaw the running backs from 2008-11. Delaney coached Peter Nguyen, who finished his career in 2012 ranked sixth in school history with 1,985 career rushing yards from 200911. He was also instrumental in the development of running back Chase Reynolds, who rushed for 4,067 yards and a school-record 52 touchdowns from 2008-10.
A veteran mentor, Delaney began his coaching career in 1964. The 2014 season was his 30th year of coaching football at the collegiate level. Originally from Butte, he came to Montana from Colorado State where he was an assistant coach for former head coach Sonny Lubick for 15 seasons from 1993-2007. He was an assistant coach on Lubick’s staff at Montana State from 1977-80. Former (2003-09) Griz head coach Bobby Hauck hired Delaney in 2008, while former (2010-111) UM mentor Robin Pflugrad retained him as he was the lone holdover from Hauck’s staff. While at CSU, Delaney coached some of the finest running backs in school history, including five first-team all-conference selections such as Cecil Sapp (2000). Sapp was a finalist for the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s most outstanding running back and set a school rushing record with 1,601 yards in 2002. Sapp went on to play with the Denver Broncos. Prior to coaching the Rams, Delaney was the head football coach and athletic director at Western Montana, Dillon, in 1991 and 1992. He served as the athletic director at Montana Tech in Butte from 1983-85. Delaney began his coaching career at Butte Central High School (1964-67) as head wrestling coach and assistant football coach. He also taught English at Central. Delaney was an assistant football coach under former UM head coach Jack Swarthout from 1978-68. He was the head wrestling coach at Montana at that time as well. He then moved on to Great Falls High School (1969-77) where he taught English and was an assistant and football coach (1974-77) and also served as the head wrestling coach. He was also an assistant track and field coach. He earned his B.A. in education at UM-Western (Western Montana College) in 1964. He is an inaugural inductee into the Western Montana College Sports Hall of Fame and was honored by the Montana Coaches Association in 1972 as the Wrestling Coach of the Year. In 1974 he was named the Football Coach of the Year by that organization. He also belonged to many associations during his athletic career including the Montana Coaches Association from 1968-present. Mick and his wife Cheri have three children, son Mike, daughters Shauna Basile and Melissa Ossello, and nine grandchildren. His grandson, Mick Delaney, is a redshirt safety this season at UM.
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COACH DELANEY COLLEGE COACHING TIME LINE Head Coach at Montana:
• 2012: 5-6 • 2013: 10-3 • 2-Years: 15-9 • 2-Years Head Coach at UM-Western: 5-11-1 • 4-Year Career Totals: 20-20-1.
Coach Mick Delaney College Coaching
• 2012-present: Montana Head Coach. • 2008-11: The University of Montana, Associate Head Coach and Running Backs. • 1993-2007: Colorado State, Running Backs. • 1991-92: UM-Western, Head Coach: • 1991: 3-5 • 1992: 2-6-1 TOTAL: 5-11-1 • 1978-81: Montana State University, Assistant Football Coach. • 1968-69: The University of Montana, Head Wrestling Coach and Assistant Football Coach.
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ASSISTANT COACHES Scott Gragg Assistant Head Coach/ co-Offensive coordinator/ Offensive line
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In February of 2009 he and former Griz football All-American lineman Steve Okoniewski (1970-71) were inducted into the Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame. He is a 1995 graduate of Montana with a degree in mathematics. He attained his Masters in Teaching in 2009 at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. Scott and his wife Toni have a daughter, Anna, 16, and a son, Brian, 14.
Scott is in his fifth season at his alma mater. He is UM’s assistant head coach, co-offensive coordinator (with emphasis on the running game), and also oversees the offensive line. He served as the Grizzlies’ recruiting coordinator his first two-plus seasons at Montana. The last two seasons Griz tackle Danny Kistler Jr. has been named first team All-Big Sky Conference. Last year senior center Kjelby Oiland and senior guard William Poehls were named second team all-league, while junior guard Trevor Poole was a third team pick, and sophomore tackle John Schmaing was an honorable league selection. He returned to Montana after a four-year stint as the head football coach at his former high school in his hometown of Silverton, Oregon. He took his Silverton High School teams to the state playoffs twice (2007 and 2008). His 2008 prep squad won a first-round playoff game, the school’s first since 1995. Gragg was one of the most outstanding football players in Grizzly history, earning All-America accolades at offensive tackle, and he also played in the National Football League for several seasons. He is the only player in school history to receive Montana’s Paul Weskamp Award (Outstanding Offensive Lineman) three times, earning the award in 1992, 1993, and 1994. He started in 38 games in a row his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. He was an All-Big Sky Conference selection in 1993 and 1994. He was a three-time all-league academic team pick. He started in the 1994 East-West Shrine Game and in the Senior Bowl. “Lurch” played 11 seasons in the National Football League with the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Jets. He started in 151 NFL games, including 112 in a row. He was named to the NFL’s AllPro team in 2002 and received the Bobb McKittrick Award (Outstanding Offensive Lineman) while playing for the 49ers. Scott was a second round NFL draft pick in 1995 by the Giants. (Mike Bashor photo)
Aric Williams Cornerbacks
Aric is in his fifth season at Montana coaching the cornerbacks, a position he excelled at on the collegiate level. Last season senior cornerback Anthony Goodwin was a first team All-Big Sky Conference selection, while sophomore Nate Harris was an honorable mention pick. In both 2011 and 2010, Griz cornerback Trumaine Johnson was named to numerous All-American teams, and was a first team all-league pick. Johnson was picked in the third round by the St. Louis Rams in 2012. Prior to joining the Grizzly coaching staff Williams was at Arizona State University, where he oversaw defensive quality control and assisted with cornerbacks and special teams.
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Before his position at ASU, he served as an assistant coach at his alma mater of Diamond Bar High School in California in 2007-08. While there he worked with the defensive backs, wide receivers, as well as the kickoff and punt returners. Williams was a standout cornerback at Oregon State and four-year letterman there from 2001-04. He was a first team All-Pac-10 selection for the Beavers as a senior (2004), when he had 56 tackles, five interceptions, and 14 pass break-ups. He was a second team all-conference pick his junior season at both cornerback and as a kick-off returner. His junior year he had 39 tackles, four interceptions, and 12 pass deflections. Following his playing days at OSU, he played for the Philadelphia Eagles for a season (2005), and then played in NFL Europe for the Cologne Centurions (2006). After that he played two seasons of Arena Football for the Philadelphia Soul (2007) and Arizona Rattlers (2008). Williams earned his B.A. degree at OSU in fine arts with an emphasis in graphic design in 2005.
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ASSISTANT COACHES Justin Green Running Backs/ Recruiting Coordinator
Justin is in his fourth season at his alma mater coaching the running backs, and also serves as the Grizzlies’ recruiting coordinator.
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in San Diego County history. He was a first team All-C.I.F. selection as a junior and senior. His junior year in high school he rushed for 2,385 yards, which was the fifth most in California prep history, while his senior season he rushed for 1,801 yards and 20 TDs, and was tabbed a USA Today honorable mention All-American. He earned a degree in sociology at UM. Justin and his wife, Meghan, have a four-year-old daughter, Giana, and are expecting a baby in October.
Green, 31, from San Diego, Calif., was a student assistant coach at Montana in 2011, also working with the running backs. Last season junior halfback Jordan Canada was a honorable mention All-Big Sky Conference pick, while two seasons ago senior running back Peter Nguyen was named to the league’s second team. Green was a standout running back at Montana and also played in the National Football League. He rushed 1,784 career yards in his two seasons at Montana (2003 & 2004), which ranks him 10th in school history. His junior season (2003), he rushed for 1,146 yards and 14 touchdowns, and was chosen the Big Sky’s “Newcomer of the Year.” He was a fifth round draft pick by the Baltimore Ravens in 2005, and had a four-year career in the NFL. He played three seasons at fullback for the Ravens, and then played for the Phoenix Cardinals for one season. Between his stint with the Ravens and Cardinals, he coached for one season at Berean High School in Walnut Creek, Calif., working with the running backs, linebackers, and cornerbacks. He returned to Berean High School again, after his final NFL season with the Cardinals, once again working with the running backs, linebackers, and cornerbacks. He came to Montana from San Diego Mesa College where he played for one season (2002), and was team captain and co-MVP, rushing for 874 yards and 7 TDs, and was a JC Gridwire All-America honorable mention. He started his college career at San Diego State, where he redshirted in 2000, and he lettered for the Aztecs in 2001. He was a standout running back at University of San Diego High School where he rushed for 5,397 career yards – which at the time was the most
Legi Suiaunoa
Assoc. Head Coach/ Defensive Line
Legi (pronounced: Lang-ee) is in his fourth season coaching Montana’s defensive line. He also serves as the Grizzlies’ associate head coach. Last season Montana was ranked fifth in the FCS in fumble recoveries (16) and was 28th in scoring defense. In 2012 the Griz were ranked second in the FCS in sacks (3.73 a game) and they were fourth in the rush defense (giving up 92.55 yards a game). The past two seasons defensive end Zach Wagenmann was chosen first team All-Big Sky Conference and was ranked among the national leaders in tackles for loss. Also the past two years tackles Alex Bienemann and Tonga Takai were named to the all-conference team.
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Suiaunoa (Sue-ah-no-ah) is now in his 12th season of coaching college and junior college football. He came to Montana from Portland State, where we worked with the defensive line in the 2010 season. Prior to his recent stint at PSU, he spent the 2009 season at Eastern Oregon as the defensive coordinator. Before that he was at Western Washington for four seasons, from 2005-08, serving as the defensive line coach. He was a graduate assistant at his alma mater, the University of Nevada, in 2004. He began his coaching career at Palomar (Calif.) Junior College in 2002 and 2003, working with the linebackers. The Comets were 8-3 in 2003, reaching the first round of Southern California JC playoffs and were 10-1 in 2002, winning the Mission Conference championship and were ranked fourth in the nation in the final JC Grid-Wire Poll. He earned a degree in general studies administration from Nevada in 2002. Legi and his wife, Rose, have two boys, Lawrence, 5, and Ramsey, 1.
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ASSISTANT COACHES Ross Brunelle Tight Ends/ co-Special Teams Coordinator
Ross is coaching at Montana for the third year in a row, and his seventh year overall at his alma mater. He coaches the tight ends and serves as the co-special teams coordinator. Last season he worked with the special teams.
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in 2010. He was an assistant coach for the Griz from 2007-2009, working with the secondary. Brunelle, 29, began his coaching career at Montana in 2006, when he was a student assistant coach helping out with tight ends. He played football (tight end and fullback) at Montana from 2003-05, but his playing career was cut short due to an injury. He is a native of Spokane, Wash., and came to UM from East Valley High School, where he was an all-state linebacker as a senior. He earned eight letters in high school, participating in football, baseball, and basketball. Brunelle earned a degree in sociology from UM in 2007. He is single.
Prior to returning to UM in 2012, he was an assistant football coach at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. He was the secondary coach and special teams coordinator there in 2011, and coached the linebackers
TY GREGORAK DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR/ LINEBACKERS
Ty is now in his 11th season overall as a coach at Montana. This is his third season as the Grizzlies’ defensive coordinator. Last season the Griz “D” was ranked second in the FCS in turnover margin (+1.4), fifth in fumble recoveries (16), eighth in total turnovers (32), ninth in red zone defense and 28th in scoring defense (allowing 22.9 ppg). Two seasons ago UM was second in the nation with 3.73 sacks a game, and fourth in rush defense (allowing 92.6 yards a game). Gregorak, 35, returned to Montana in 2011after a one-year stint at Central Washington, where he worked with the tight ends for the 8-3 Wildcats. Prior to his one-year stint at CWU, he had a seven-year tenure at Montana under the tutelage of former mentor Bobby Hauck. In his 10 seasons with the Griz they have won eight league championships, and have an overall record of 106-28. Those teams advanced to three (2004, 2008, 2009) FCS title games and two semifinals (2006 and 2011).
(outstanding freshman) for the Buffaloes in 1997. In 1998, CU played in the Aloha Bowl, while the 1999 squad played in the Insight.Com Bowl. He was a 2000 Academic All-Big XII selection, and a finalist for the National Academic-Athletic Achievement Award that year. He was a standout prep athlete at West Valley High School in Spokane, Wash., and in 1996 was Washington’s Defensive Player of the Year and voted Super Prep Magazine’s West Coast Defensive Player of the Year. In 1997, he was named West Valley High School’s Student-Athlete of the Year. He was named to several All-American teams that year, including USA Today. He was named team captain of the East squad in the Washington State All-Star game in 1997. He was team captain for the West in the 1997 High School All-American Game in Orlando, Florida. Ty earned a B.A. degree at Colorado in Communication in 2001. He is married to former Montana State volleyball standout Kandice Kelly, who is an assistant volleyball coach at UM. Ty has a son, Gage, and he and Kandace have a daughter, Gabby. Kelly, a four-time all-conference player at MSU, was the head women’s volleyball coach at North Idaho College in 20111 and 2012, when her teams placed eighth and ninth in the nation, and she was twice voted the conference’s “Coach of the Year.”
In his 10-year tenure at UM he has coached 23 all-conference players. This past season Griz linebackers J.P Kanongata’a and Jordan Tripp were a first team all-league picks, while fellow senior Brock Coyle was a second team selection. Tripp played in the 2014 Senior Bowl and participated in the NFL combine. Coyle played in the 2014 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Other standout linebackers he has coached at Montana include Tyler Corwin, Brandon Fisher, Shawn Lebsock, Tyler Joyce, Shane MacIntyre, Kyle Ryan, and Loren Utterback – all of whom were All-Big Sky picks. Joyce is ranked second in school history with 356 career tackles, while Tripp is fourth (335), Ryan is eighth (304), Lebsock is 10th (294), Coyle and McSurdy are tied for 11th (293), and Kanongata’a is 17th (269). Gregorak coached the secondary in his first season (2003) at Montana. Before coming to Montana, Ty served as a graduate assistant coach at the University of Washington in 2001 and 2002. He was a three-year letterman at linebacker for the University of Colorado, from 1997-2000. He was the recipient of the Lee Willard Award
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Kefense Hynson
Co-Offensive coordinator/ Quarterbacks Kefense Hynson is in his second season as Montana’s co-offensive coordinator and quarterback’s coach, and in his third overall on UM’s football coaching staff. His first season with the Griz he coached the tight ends and oversaw special teams. Last season Griz junior quarterback Jordan Johnson passed for 32 touchdowns and 3,387 yards, which are the fourth (tie) and fifth highest totals in school history. Before joining the Griz staff Hynson coached the wide receivers at Yale for three seasons from 2009-11. Prior to coaching at Yale, Hynson worked at Western Washington for three seasons (2006-08), where he was the Vikings’ offensive coordinator his final two seasons. Hynson’s offense in his final season at Western Washington averaged 404 yards of total offense and nearly 30 points a game, and had 29 touchdown passes. Hynson, who has experience working with collegiate quarterbacks, receivers, running backs and defensive backs, was an assistant at Minnesota State in 2005 and director of football operations at Boise State in 2004 when the Broncos went 11-1, won the WAC title and were ranked in both major polls. He also had assistant coaching jobs at Quincy (2004) and Willamette (2003) and did an NFL minority coaching fellowship with Seattle (2008), Oakland (2009), Kansas City (2010), and Houston (2013). In 2011, Hynson participated in the 2009 NCAA Coaches Academy, which reinforces various aspects of securing, managing and excelling in head football coaching positions at the intercollegiate level. He was one of 20 coaches selected to participate in the NCAA Expert Coaches Academy. Hynson was an honorable mention all-America defensive back at Willamette College in Oregon. He was a three-time Northwest Conference all-star, Willamette’s Freshman of the Year, and team captain before graduating in 2003. He is from Oakland, Calif. Kefense and his wife, Shanina, have three children: Jade, Myles, and Layla.
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Jake Cookus
Safeties/co-Special Teams Coordinator Jake is now in his second season as an assistant coach at The University of Montana, working with the safeties and serving as the co-special teams coordinator. Cookus came to UM from Weber State, where he served as the special teams coordinator from 2005-2011, and was the co-defensive coordinator from 2009-11. He also worked with the safeties and cornerbacks. In his stint with the Wildcats he was responsible for all areas of the special teams, and in his last three seasons he oversaw all aspects of defensive play-calling, game preparation, and game planning. Prior to his position at WSU he was a graduate assistant coach at the University of Kentucky, where he was involved in recruiting and assembled and coordinated scout team offense and special teams, and he also worked with the safeties. He began his coaching career in 2002, when he coached the outside linebackers at Southern Oregon University. That year he also served as a track and field coach at Corvallis High School (Oregon) and was an assistant track coach. A native of Roseburg, Oregon, Cookus played football at Oregon State, where he was a team captain and honorable mention All-Pac-10 pick as a senior in 2001. He was also a Strength and Conditioning All-American as a senior. He earned four letters while playing for the Beavers. He played quarterback and defensive back at Roseburg High School and was a three-sport standout there, lettering in football, basketball, and baseball. His senior season, he threw for 1,449 yards and 18 touchdowns, and rushed for 943 yards and 17 TDs. He led his prep teams to a 28-0 record and two state titles his junior and senior seasons. He was named Oregon’s 1996 Player of the Year by USA Today. Cookus graduated from OSU in 2002 with a degree in business finance and a minor in athletic administration. He is single.
Torrey Myers Wide Receivers
Michael “Torrey” Myers is in his second season at the University of Montana coaching the wide receivers. Last season Griz sophomore wide receiver Ellis Henderson was named to the Big Sky Conference’s second team, while senior Cam Warren was an honorable mention selection. Before joining the Griz coaching staff he was at the University of Washington, where he served as a defensive graduate assistant and quality control coach from 2008-2012. During his stint with the Huskies he assisted with the defensive line and linebackers, tracked opponent and self-tendencies on game day, and assisted in the film breakdown for all of the opponents. Before working at Washington he was the tight ends coach at Western Washington University in 2008, and was an offensive intern for the Vikings the year before that. His first job was at his alma mater, Rio Grande High in Albuquerque, N.M., where he was offensive coordinator in 2002 and 2003. He then moved to Carlsbad (N.M.) High, where he also served as the offensive coordinator. After two seasons at Carlsbad, he went to Coolidge High School (Ariz.), where he was the defensive coordinator, where the Bears went 12-1 en route to the state championship in 2006. He played wide receiver at Western New Mexico University from 1997-2001, and earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from there in 2002. He was a three-year starter, and team captain and offensive MVP as a senior at WNMU. In 2008, he earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Washington. As a prep he was an all-state defensive back at Rio Grande High School, where he was team captain and MVP his junior and senior seasons. He is a member of his high school’s hall of fame. Torrey married Angie Myers in May of 2013.
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Kade Rannings
Mike Gerber
Offensive Line/Video Coordinator
Football Strength & Conditioning
Kade is in his second season at the University of Montana, and is the team’s video coordinator and also an assistant offensive line coach. Last year he oversaw UM’s video production.
Mike Gerber returned to the University of Montana after a four-year stint as strength and conditioning coach for UNLV’s football program.
Before coming to Montana, Rannings was assistant football coach for five seasons at Colgate. In 2012, he worked with the tight ends and fullbacks, and he had previously served as the running backs and assistant special teams coach.
In 2009, Gerber finished his fourth season as Montana’s strength coach in charge of football. He came to the Grizzlies after being in private business in New York as owner of Mike Gerber Sport-Strength and co-owner and president of Strength in Motion.
In the summer of 2012 Rannings participated in a Bill Walsh NFL Minority Coach Fellowship with the Detroit Lions, working with the tight ends. Prior to his position at Colgate, he was the wide receivers coach and video coordinator at St. Josesph’s College in Indiana for two seasons. He joined Jim Harbaugh’s staff at the University of San Diego in 2005, and the Toreros finished 11-1 that year and won the Pioneer League title. A 2005 graduate of Oregon State, he started his coaching career as an undergraduate with the Beavers. During his four-year stint at OSU, the Beavers participated in three bowl games. Rannings is from Albany, Ore. He is married to Stephanie Rannings.
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roland ford
director of football operations
He also served as the head strength and conditioning coach at Syracuse University from 1995-2000, and also made stops at the University of Maryland, Yale University and Middlebury College. Gerber earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education and health from the University of Maine in 1981 and a master’s degree in physical education from Syracuse in 1991.
JC weida
Head certified athletic trainer
Gerber and his wife Erica reside in Missoula, and in Kalispell, where Erica teaches at Flathead High School.
GERBER’s COACHING EXPERIENCE
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2010-2013 UNLV: Football strength and conditioning coach 2006-09 Montana: Football strength and conditioning coach 1995-2000 Syracuse: Football strength and conditioning coach 1990-94 Yale: Football strength and conditioning coach/LBs 1987-89 Middlebury College: Football strength and conditioning coach/defensive coordinator
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ALEX BASILE
ASSISTANT VIDEO COORDINATOR
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Jordan Johnson, Senior Quarterback
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2014 OUTLOOK: GRIZ RETURN 14 STARTERS FROM 10-3 TEAM
MISSOULA, MONTANA – The Grizzlies adopted the theme “United” for the 2013 season – and were determined to once again of being one of the elite teams in the FCS. Mission accomplished. The Grizzlies were 10-3 overall last season and 6-2 in the Big Sky Conference, tying for third place. Last season the Griz earned an at-large berth into the FCS playoffs – upping its record total appearances to 21. UM was ranked eighth in the nation in the Sports Network and FCS Coaches’ final polls. Montana, which has now racked up 27 winning seasons in the past 28 years, returns 14 starters this season – seven on offense, five on defense, and its punter and kicker. The Grizzlies were recognized for football dominance over the past three decades in June of 2014, as Montana football was tabbed the “Greatest Moment” by the Big Sky, which celebrated its 50-year anniversary this past season. There are big holes to fill this season for third-year head coach Mick Delaney and his staff. The Griz lost seven three-year starters to graduation, including three linebackers and a safety on defense, along with three offensive linemen. Despite the loss of three all-league offensive linemen in Danny Kistler Jr. (right tackle), Kjelby Oiland (center), and William Poehls (right guard), the Griz have an excellent group of skill players returning. The Griz also lost tight ends Clay Pierson and Jordan Harper, who had nine scoring receptions between them. Leading the way are UM’s two senior offensive team captains, quarterback Jordan Johnson and halfback Jordan Canada. Last season Johnson passed for 3,387 yards and 32 touchdowns, while Canada rushed for 1,062 yards and 16 scores. The Grizzlies two top receivers a year ago, Ellis Henderson and Jamaal Jones, both juniors, are also back. Those two combined for 85 catches, 1,768 yards, and 17 touchdowns (14 of those TDs were scored by Henderson). Unfortunately Henderson missed most of fall camp because of an illness, but he hopes to return to action this season.
players like that, but our guys have worked hard at that this past spring and we’ll be alright there this season. “At our quarterback, running back, wide receiver positions, we have guys who have played a lot of football for the Griz, and have been very, very productive,” he said. “We will be very young at tight end and on the offensive line, but we think we can still put that together and be pretty darn productive on offense. “Having a quarterback back who has started two years, who has a great feel for what we are doing here and a great feel for the game, and is a good leader is certainly always a plus on the offensive side of the football,” Delaney said. “I think that we have a great group of young receivers, and we will be able to stretch the field on offense vertically, and our passing game horizontally is going to be good too. “Our running game is also going to be very solid,” he said. “We’ve got our four top running backs back, and a redshirt freshman who hasn’t played who will add to that group.” On defense, UM needs to replace senior linebackers Brock Coyle, John Kanongata’a, and Jordan Tripp. That trio all earned all-conference honors last season, and played in a combined 153 career games during their outstanding careers. Two other key losses are tackle Alex Bienemann and cornerback Anthony Goodwin, both second team All-Big Sky picks a year ago. Also lost to graduation is three-year starting strong safety Bo Tully. However, there are some talented veterans and a good nucleus of younger players back on UM’s opportunistic defense of a year ago, that was ranked second in the nation in turnover margin at +1.4 a game. Headlining the “D” are returning starters Zack Wagenmann and Tyrone Holmes at end, along with tackle Tonga Takai, free safety Matt Hermanson, and cornerback Nate Harris. “On the defensive side, we lost three all-conference players, and two of them (Coyle and Tripp) are in NFL camps,” Delaney said. “But we had six young guys (linebackers) in the spring, and every one of them is capable of playing Big Sky football. I think we’re going to be better at linebacker than most people thought we were. “At safety we lost one (Tully) and we’ve got one (Hermanson) back, and we’re going to be fine there,” he said. “And then at corner we have everybody back except for Goodwin. Our real strength on defense is going to be our front,” Delaney said. “I think that will be as good as anyone’s in FCS football. Our two ends have started, our tackles have started and played a lot of football for us. So we’re going to be really good up front, and we’re going to be solid with some inexperience at linebacker and at one safety position. But that inexperienced group will be veterans by the time we get to conference play.” The Griz return a talented punter in junior Stephen Shaw, and sophomore Harrison Greenberg is the number one kicker, although juniors Chris Lider and Daniel Sullivan are also in the mix.
OFFENSE: POSITION-BY-POSITION
• QUARTERBACK
Johnson (6-1, 195, 3V) is 20-6 as a starter. He was third team all-league selection last season. He begins his senior year ranked fifth in school history in career touchdown passes (53) and ninth in career passing yards (5,831). Senior Shay Smithwick-Hann (6-4, 219, 3V) started three games in 2012, and went 2-1, and is the only other signal-caller with significant experience. Strongarmed sophomore Brady Gustafson (6-7, 235, 1V) and redshirt freshman Makena Simis (6-2, 205) provide depth. “We’re very fortunate to have Jordy back as a third-year starter,” Delaney said. “He’s just such a leader for our football team, and I think he’s going to have a great season. As far as depth goes at that position, Brady Gustafson did a really nice job in the spring and is going into fall camp fighting for that number two position with Shay, who has playing experience. I think Makena has a place in what we are doing offensively, and we may have a package here and there for him because of his athleticism.”
• RUNNING BACK John Nguyen, sophomore running back
Another key starter returning on an offense that was ranked 15th in the FCS (453.1 ypg) in total offense is senior Trevor Poole at right tackle, although Poole may not be able to play for health reasons. “We are really excited about what we return on offense,” said Griz head coach Mick Delaney. “Certainly we have a void in the offensive line when you lose three
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The Griz return their top three rushers in Canada (5-9, 190, Sr., 3V), senior Travon Van (5-11, 195, 1V) and sophomore John Nguyen (5-7, 180, 1V). Talented redshirt freshman Treshawn Favors (5-9, 190) and true freshman Lorenzo Logwood (5-8, 190) should also contribute. Van was slowed by injuries last season, but was second on the team with 523 rushing yards for six touchdowns. Nguyen rushed for 267 yards and two scores, while Counts had 207 and one TD, and missed the last five games of the season due to an injury.
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“I am real happy with our depth at running back, led by Jordan Canada, who I think is going to have a break-out season,” Delaney said. “We have great depth and variety back there. Travon Van had hand surgery at the end on spring football, and may not be quite ready by the time that we start fall camp, but will certainly be ready by our first or second game. “John Nguyen had an excellent season for a true freshman,” Delaney said. “You take those three and then thrown in ‘Tre’ Favors, and it should be a position of strength and depth for us.”
• FULLBACK
Junior Jamal Wilson (5-11, 245, 1V) started all 13 games last season and did not have a carry. Two true freshmen, Riley Kack (6-2, 240) and Austin Chadderdon (6-2, 200) will more-than-likely provide depth.
• OFFENSIVE LINE
Poole (6-5, 285, Sr., 3V) started all 13 games last season, while senior center Logan Hines (6-4, 290, 2V) had a couple of starts at center. Jordan Hines (6-4, 271, Sr., 1V) may start at left guard, while sophomore Ben Weyer (6-4, 270, 1V) will get the nod on the right side, and they will be backed up by McCauley Todd (6-7, 300, So.). A pair of talented sophomores, Max Kelly (6-7, 290, 1V) and Clint LaRowe (6-5, 290, 1V), will both see plenty of action at the tackles positions. Newcomer Jackson Thiebes (6-5, 260) and junior college transfer Jared Clark (6-5, 270, So., from Citrus College) should also contribute. “The O-line is a question, but I think we have guys who, in the tradition of Grizzly football, know it’s their time to step up and play,” Delaney said. “Obviously we are lacking a little bit of experience in some positions. It will be a battle for depth. We’ve got guys who have the opportunity to make that offensive line be solid. That’s where everything starts.”
• TIGHT END
Redshirt freshman Mike Ralston (6-5 ½, 245) and senior Mitch Saylor (a 6-5, 235-pounder who was moved from tight end to wide receiver) are expected to go head-to-head for the starting berth in fall camp. Junior college signee Jermaine Jones (6-2, 225) from Laney College is expected to make an immediate impact. A big plus could be the return of Josh Horner (6-5, 215), a 2013 Griz signee who left the team for personal reasons, but is now coming
back. Also vying for playing time is Cooper Sprunk (6-4, 250, Fr., RS). “Mike Ralston had a really good spring and has all of the makings of a really good tight end,” Delaney said. “Even though it looks like we were hurting at the position we’ve added some depth and some strength there. I think Mitch Saylor will have a break-out season. Again, we are lacking in experience, but we have a good amount of talent there.”
• WIDE RECEIVER
Henderson was a second team All-Big Sky pick, and Jones had a stellar season as well. Junior Chase Naccarato (5-7, 166, 2V) tied for fourth on the team a year ago with 17 catches.A trio of young players, Ryan Burke (6-4, 190, So.), Josh Janssen (6-0, 195, Fr.), and Marq Rogers (6-4, 181, Fr.), had impressive springs and should contribute this season. Two veterans, senior Sean Haynes (6-3, 195, 3V) and Taylor Walcott (6-0, 180, Jr., 2V) both missed spring drills as they recovered from off-season surgery, but also should be in the mix. “Ellis has been battling some health issues, and hopefully he’ll be ready to go this season,” Delaney said. “Jamaal came in a year ago and was kind of in the background with Ellis around, but he’s a leader type of a guy, and when all was said and done he had really a break-out season. We just expect huge things from him. “Depth-wise, we’ve got some guys battling injuries, including Sean Haynes who has an injury to his foot, and Taylor Walcott who also had a foot injury, and he’s still trying to rehab that. When you look at those young people there, I think we have some guys who can help us at the wide receiver position. Again, some guys without a lot of experience, but players who are ready to contribute and be good Griz football players.”
DEFENSE: POSITION-BY-POSITION • DEFENSIVE LINE
This is a veteran group that returns two starters at end in Holmes (6-4, 245, Jr., 2V) and Wagenmann (6-3 ½, 255, Sr., 3V) , as well as Takai (6-2, 310, Sr., 3V) at tackle, and junior Caleb Kidder (6-5, 275, Jr., 2V) had two starts at tackle last season. Last season Wagenmann had team-highs of 16.5 stops for loss and 8.5 sacks, and he was fifth in total tackles with 64. Holmes tied for third on the squad with 4.0 sacks. Kidder is the Grizzlies’ fourth leading tackler with 40 last season, while Takai is eighth (32 TT). Junior Derek Crittenden (6-3, 240, 2V) was UM’s eighth leading (tied) tackler (41 total tackles) a year ago despite not starting and provides depth at end. Junior Addison Owen (6-2, 225, 2V) was moved from linebacker to end last spring and is expected to back up Holmes. Adding depth at end are sophomore Ryan Johnson (6-2 ½, 255) and junior Aschan Richards (6-6, 250). Senior Trevor Rehm (6-3, 265, 3V) had 24 tackles last season, and is an experienced veteran. Providing depth at the tackle position are sophomores Bo Harris (6-3, 280) and Zach Peevey (6-2 ½, 255, 1V), and redshirt freshman Nate Bradley (5-10, 260). “When you look at our defensive line it’s probably as good as anyone in the conference and maybe anybody at the FCS level,” Delaney said. “We have depth, we have outstanding athletes, and we have experience. That should be the strength of our defense. “When you look at our defense you start with the ends, where we have a Buchanan Award candidate, Zack, who had a great year as a junior – an All-American kind of year,” he said. “On the other side is Tyrone Holmes, who was a starter for us last year, and Derek Crittenden is a solid back-up with a lot of game experience. “When you go inside, Tonga Takai is an All-America candidate for us, and Caleb Kidder has a handful of starts and has played in every single game for us the past two seasons and will be a force inside,” Delaney said. “Overall, from the outside to the inside, the defensive front will be a major factor for us on that side of the football.”
• LINEBACKER
Mitch Saylor, senior tight end (Mike Bashor photo)
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Like the offensive line, the linebacker position has some huge holes to fill, although they do have four talented juniors vying for starting berths. That group includes Herbert Gamboa (6-1, 220, 2V) and Connor Lebsock (6-2, 205, 1V) at “Sam,” Jeremiah Kose (6-3, 230) at “Mike,” and Kenderick Van Ackeren (6-1, 220, 1V) at “Will, who are all juniors.” Two redshirt freshmen, Tucker Schye (6-4, 225) and Connor Strahm (6-1, 235), had outstanding springs and will definitely see action, if not challenge for starting jobs at the “Mike” and “Will” spots.
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“We felt that we needed help in four positions and we filled each one of the positions – at safety, at tight end, an offensive lineman, and a corner from the junior college ranks,” he said.
• SPECIAL TEAMS
Henderson was tabbed second team All-Big Sky as a return specialist, and led the league in punt return average (12.2 ypr), and he was fourth in kickoff return average (24.0 ypr). He was ranked seventh in the nation in punt returns and 39th in kickoff returns. “Ellis was dynamic in the return game, and that’s one of his specialities, in addition to what he gives you on offense,” Delaney said. “We have a good number of young men who have not been tried as return guys who will give us some help there. Jamaal Jones can make the first guy miss, and John Nguyen has helped us there. Joey Counts can do some good things in the return game as well.” Shaw was ranked seventh in the FCS last season, averaging 43.87 yards a punt, and was a honorable mention all-league pick for the second year in a row. “Stephen Shaw, I think is one of the top punters in FCS football,” Delaney said. “He’s a proven commodity at the position and really did a nice job for us last year, and did a good job the year before that.” Lider was All-Big Sky two seasons ago as UM’s kicker, when he made 15-of-21 field goal attempts. “The place-kicking job was wide open in the spring,” he said. “We feel like we have two young men with a lot of talent, and I may have pushed the young guys too hard last year. If we were to play tomorrow Harrison Greenberg would be our placekicker up to a certain distance, and Chris Lider would be our long-range guy.”
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Connor Lebsock, junior linebacker
“That was the pleasant surprise of the spring, our linebacking crew,” he said. “The question every day is ‘how are you going to replace Jordan Tripp, Brock Coyle, and J.P. Kanongata’a?’ Those are huge shoes to fill. But again, we have guys whose turn it is to step up and have the ability to do just that for us. “Jeremiah will be a special player if he can stay healthy; Kenderick had an outstanding spring and has good experience; and Herbert Gamboa has a tremendous amount of talent,” Delaney said. “Connor Lebsock will help us there, as will Tucker Schye in the middle, as will Connor outside. That gives us six guys who will all play. It’s a position I am not near as concerned about as I was after the season.”
• CORNERBACK
Junior Nate Harris (5-10, 180, 2V) is a returning starter and honorable mention all-league pick at the “Field” corner, while senior Joshua Dennard (5-11, 194, 3V), who has a few starts and played in 36 career games, will start at the “Boundary” position. Sophomore JR Nelson (6-0, 177, 1V) and redshirt freshmen Ryan McKinley (6-1, 188) will be expected to contribute as well. “I think we got better at corner as the season went along last year, and I think we were even better during the spring; with Josh and Nate, and JR, and Ryan,” Delaney said. “Those four guys did some really good things there this past spring. Chris Parker was injured part of the spring, but he came along.”
• SAFETY
Senior Matt Hermanson (6-1, 202, 3V), who will be starting at free safety for the third season in a row, was a second team all-conference pick a year ago when he was second on the team with 107 tackles. Justin Whitted (6-1, 195, 2V) ended spring drills as the starter at strong safety, vacated by the veteran Tully, although fellow junior Jake Dallaserra (5-11, 190, 1V) is a contender there for a starting role. Senior Jamaal Anderson (5-11, 195) is also vying for playing time, and junior college addition Eric Johnson (6-2, 190, Jr. from Laney College) is expected to contribute this season. “Matt is an All-American candidate for us, and he had a good sophomore season and an outstanding junior year,” Delaney said. “He’s one of those guys who knows what our defense is all about. He’s a leader on that defense on the back end and brings continuity to the secondary. “At the other safety spot I think we will have a real battle,” he said. “Justin Whitted has done some really good things for us, and pushing him is Jake Dallaserra who is now in the mix, and we expect great things out of him.
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Montana has a daunting slate this season, especially on the road. The Griz open their season at Wyoming on August 30. UM’s next road contest is Sept. 20 at North Dakota State, the three-time defending FCS national champion. On Oct. 4 UM plays at North Dakota for the third straight season in a Big Sky game. They also have Big Sky games at Cal Poly (Oct. 25), at Eastern Washington (Nov. 8), and at Southern Utah (Nov. 15). The Grizzlies home opener is Sept. 6 against Central Washington, and a week later they host coach Joe Glenn’s South Dakota team. League home contests start Sept. 27 with Northern Colorado (Homecoming); followed by UC Davis (Oct. 18), Sacramento State (Nov. 1), and then the 114th “Brawl of the Wild” encounter against Montana State on Nov. 22. “It’s a challenging schedule, but our coaches and players are excited about playing Wyoming,” Delaney said. “Any time that you can open with an FBS school is exciting. We were at Tennessee a few years ago (2011) and that proved to be a very valuable experience for our players. They have the old North Dakota State staff with coach (Craig) Bohl now at Wyoming. We expect to line up and have to play very physical football to have even a chance to win that football game. That’s a great opener for us. “We come back home against Central Washington, who we struggled with a few years ago (UM beat CWU 38-35 at home in 2008) when we had a great team (the Griz went 14-2 that season),” Delaney said. “They are a Division II team, but they will be a formidable opponent. “And then we’re home against South Dakota and then back on the road at North Dakota State,” he said. “Those first four games will tell us if we are going to be a competitive, good football team – or are we going to struggle? I really think that we will come out of that stretch being very, very competitive. “To be honest with you, I haven’t even looked down the road at Cal Poly and Eastern being on the road – I’ve tried to put that out of my mind for awhile and get ourselves ready for our first four games,” he said. “Eastern Washington in on very solid ground right now; Montana State is always near the top; Northern Arizona was right there; Cal Poly was right there; and Southern Utah was right there,” Delaney continued. “Then you throw in the other teams like Sac State and Cal-Davis which will both be better this year. And then Northern Colorado has improved every year and all of the other teams in the league have gotten better. It’s a great league, and there’s probably any one of six teams that can win the conference this year, maybe even seven.”
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Jordan Johnson Quarterback | 6-1 | 195 | Sr. | 3V Eugene, Ore. | Sheldon High School
MONTANA: Jordan will be starting for his third season in 2014. His record as a starter is 20-6. His 20 career wins tie him with Craig Ochs (2003-04) for the sixth most ever at UM. He begins his senior campaign ranked fifth in school history with 53 touchdown passes and ninth in career passing yards with 5,831. Johnson was placed on the 2014 College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) FCS Awards Watch List for quarterbacks. 2013: He passed for 3,387 yards and 32 touchdowns, which are the fifth and fourth (tie) highest totals in single-season history at Montana. He was ranked second in the Big Sky Conference and ninth in the FCS in passing efficiency at 154.7, throwing 32 passing TDs with only five interceptions. He was ranked fourth in the league and 21st in the nation in total offense at 271.9 yards a game. His 260.5 passing yards a game ranked fifth in the conference and 15th in the country. He was ranked among the FCS top 20 in several other categories: fourth in passing yards per completion (15.40); sixth in passing touchdowns (32); 11th in total passing yards (3,387); and 15th in points responsible for (192). He set a Big Sky single-game passing efficiency record of 322.3, when he was 15-of-19-0 for 354 yards and five TDs at North Dakota. (The old record was 310.4, set by Eastern Washington’s Mark Tenneson in 1992). He was named third team All-Big Sky. He was named Montana’s Steve Carlson Award (MVP) cowinner, sharing it with senior linebacker Brock Coyle. He passed for more than 300 yards in five games. 2012: He did not participate due to personal reasons, and was a redshirt. 2011: He passed for 2,400 yards and 21 touchdowns, and was an honorable mention All-Big Sky pick. He tied a Montana single-game record with six TD passes in a 45-10 home victory over Weber State. His 21 touchdown passes rank him 14th (tie) in single-season history, while his 2,400 passing yards were the 22nd most in a season. He was third on the team in rushing (506 yards). He started in 13 games (he missed the Northern Colorado game due to an injury). 2010: He played in six games as a true freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: He was a prolific quarterback at Sheldon High School and tabbed Oregon’s 6A “Player of the Year” as a senior. He amassed 11,337 yards in total offense and 134 career touchdowns in his PASSING Year G/S Comp.-Att.-Int. Pct. Yds. TD LG 2010 6/0 15-20-0 .750 44 0 15 2011 13/13 205-343-9 .598 2,400 21 51 2013 13/13 220-388-5 .567 3,387 32 72 Totals 32/26 440-751-14 .586 5,831 53 72
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ALL-AMERICAN/WALTER PAYTON AWARD CANDIDATE career. As a senior he passed for 3,508 yards and 46 TDs, and rushed for 1,091 yards and 20 TDs. Career-wise he threw for 8,188 yards and 84 TDs and rushed for 2,903 yards and 46 scores. His head coach in high school was his dad, Marty Johnson. CAREER HIGHS: He passed for a career-high 388 yards in a 42-35 home setback to No. 11 Coastal Carolina in a second round FCS playoff game last season. His career completions and attempts highs were 26-of-44-0 in a 42-37 home loss to No. 3 Eastern Washington last season. He tied a school record with six TD throws against Weber State in 2011. He rushed for a career-best 102 yards in a 17-14 home victory over EWU in 2011. His career-long pass was an 80-yarder at Tennessee in 2011 – the eighth longest (tie) TD throw in school history. His career-long run is a 54-yarder for a TD at Sam Houston State in a FCS semifinal game his sophomore season. PERSONAL: His major is math. His parents are Marty and Kelly Johnson of Eugene, Ore. Birth date: May 3, 1992.
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Zack Wagenmann Defensive End | 6-3 ½ | 250 | Sr. | 3V Missoula, Mont. | Sentinel High School
MONTANA: Zack is one of the most talented defensive ends in the FCS and in the Big Sky Conference. He is currently ranked eighth in career sacks with 20 and tied for ninth in tackles for loss with 29.5. He will be starting for the third season in a row in 2014. He is Montana’s second leading returning tackler. He has played in 38 games in a row. 2013: He started all 13 games for the 10-3 Grizzlies and had another outstanding season. He was ranked among the Big Sky Conference’s leaders in sacks (third, with 8.5) and tackles for loss (tied for third with 16.5). He was ranked 27th in the FCS in tackles for loss, averaging 1.3 per game. He was fifth on the team with 64 tackles. He tied for the team lead (with safety Matt Hermanson) with three forced fumbles. He was a first team all-league selection for the second straight season. He was recently passed down the Grizzly legacy uniform number of 37 (he previously wore number 58) by graduated two-time All-America linebacker Jordan Tripp. “Wags” was chosen co-captain on defense by his teammates, sharing that honor with senior nose tackle Tonga Takai. For the second consecutive season he was tabbed UM’s Larry Miller Award winner, which is given annually to the team’s outstanding defensive lineman.
Year G/S Solo Ast TT TFL 2011 14/0 5 8 13 1 (-4) 2012 11/11 19 31 50 12(-86) 2013 13/13 22 42 64 16.5(-76) Totals 38/24 46 81 127 29.5(-166)
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ALL-AMERICAN/BUCK BUCHANAN AWARD CANDIDATE 2012: He had a breakout season and was ranked fourth in the FCS with 1.05 sacks a game. He was sixth (tie) on the team with 50 total tackles. He had a team-high 11.5 sacks, and was second with 13.0 tackles for loss. He was named to three All-American teams: Associated Press (second team), Sports Network (third team), and Phil Steele Magazine (fourth team). He was a first team All-Big Sky pick. 2011: He played in all 14 games. 2010: He was named UM’s co-defensive “Scout Team Player of the Year.” He was a Griz redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He was a second team all-state selection in football as a senior at local Sentinel High School. He was a first team allconference pick in hoops as a junior. He earned two letters in both football and track and field, and three in basketball. He served as team captain in football and basketball as a senior. His high school football coach was Pete Joseph. He was an academic all-state pick in basketball as a junior. CAREER HIGHS: He had 3.5 sacks and 3.5 tackles for loss against Weber State last season, and 3.0 TFLs and a pair of sacks at North Dakota a year ago. He had 10 tackles against Coastal Carolina last season, and versus Northern Arizona in 2012. He had two forced fumbles at Weber State in 2012. PERSONAL: His major is communications studies. His mom is Lori Muchmore (Dave) and his dad is Marko Wagenmann, both of Lolo, Montana. Birth date: August 8, 1992.
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ALL-AMERICAN CANDIDATE Jordan Canada
Running Back | 5-9 | 190 | Sr. | 3V West Covina, Calif. | Duarte & South Hills High Schools
MONTANA: Jordan is one of the most prolific running backs to ever play at Montana. He begins his senior season ranked fourth in school history in career rushing yards with 2,228 and in career touchdown runs with 29. He is tied for 14th in scoring at UM with 174 points. He was elected team captain on offense in 2014, along with senior quarterback Jordan Johnson. His 16 rushing TDs are the most by a returning league player this season. He has eight career 100-yard rushing games. Canada was placed on the 2014 College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) FCS Awards Watch List for running backs. 2013: He had an outstanding season, with team-highs of 211 carries for 1,062 yards, and 16 touchdowns. He rushed for four touchdowns at Sacramento State, tying UM’s single-season record with four other players. His 96 points tied him for the 14th most in a season. He rushed for 189 yards – the 12th most in UM’s single game history – in a 42-6 home win over Weber State, and tied a school record with five other players with an 80-yard TD run in that game. He was ranked seventh in the Big Sky Conference, averaging 81.7 yards a game rushing, which ranked him 56th in the FCS. His 16 rushing TDs were the third most in the league a year ago, and ranked him 11th in the nation. Canada’s 7.4 points a game ranked him fifth in the league in scoring. He rushed for more than 100 yards six times. He was an honorable mention all-conference selection. 2012: He was second on the team with 586 yards rushing. He rushed for 167 yards on only 19 carries (an 11.4-yards per carry average) in a 32-26 loss at Eastern Washington. 2011: He was the Grizzlies’ second leading rusher with 580 yards for a team-high 9 TDs. He had a 46-yard game-winning touchdown run in a 28-24 win at Northern Arizona. He rushed for 159 yards on just 14 carries in a 30-24 home win over Portland State. 2010: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: As a junior at Duarte High School Jordan rushed for more than 1,900 yards and 19 TDs, and averaged 13.2 points per game...he did not play football his senior year at South Hills High School because of transfer issues....he was the team MVP at Duarte as a sophomore and junior, and was coached there by Wordell Crutchfield. CAREER HIGHS: He rushed for 189 yards against Weber State last season. He had five receptions against Cal Poly last season. He had 25 carries in UM’s opener over Appalachian State last year. He had a career-long 42-yard catch against Coastal Carolina a year ago, and had 50 receiving yards in that contest. He has two or more touchdown runs in seven career games, including a record-tying four versus WSU in 2013. PERSONAL: His major is sociology. His mom is Gala Canada of Duarte. Birth date: Sept. 16, 1992. RUSHING Year G/S Att. Net Yds. Avg. TD LG 2011 13/1 113 580 5.1 9 75 2012 10/2 118 586 5.0 4 72 2013 13/12 211 1062 5.0 16 80t TOTAL 36/15 442 2,228 5.0 29 80t
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ALL-AMERICAN CANDIDATE Ellis Henderson
Wide Receiver/Returner | 6-0 | 185 | Jr. | 2V Portland, Ore. | Hawaii | Skyview High School
MONTANA: Ellis has been battling an illness the past couple of months and he hopes to begin practice soon, but he might be unable to play in 2014. He is currently ranked in career receiving touchdowns (13th, with 16 TDs) and receiving yards (28th, with 1,368 yards). He has played in 24 career games with 20 starts. 2013: He became the 11th receiver in school history to have more than 1,000 receiving yards with a team-high 1,008. Those 1,008 receiving yards a year ago tied him for 10th for the most in a season with Matt Wells (1,008, 1995). His 14 receiving TDs tie him for the third most in single-season history with Etu Molden (14, 2001), while his 15 total touchdowns a year ago tie him for the eighth most ever with Marc Mariani (15, 2009). He was the recipient of UM’s Terry Dillon Award (outstanding back or receiver). He was tabbed second team All-Big Sky Conference at both wide receiver and as a return specialist. He averaged a league-high 23.4 yards per catch. He was ranked in the league’s top 10 in five categories: first in punt return average (12.2 ypr); fourth in kickoff return average (24.0 ypr); tied for sixth in scoring (6.9 ppg); sixth in all-purpose yards (142.4 ypg); and 10th in receiving yards a game (77.5 pg). His 14 TD grabs were the third most in the FCS and in the Big Sky. He was ranked seventh in the nation in punt returns; 19th in all-purpose yards; and 39th in kickoff return average. His 1,851 all-purpose yards were the seventh most in a season. 2012: He was third on the team with 23 receptions, and averaged a team-high 15.7 yards per catch. 2011: He attended the University of Hawaii to play football, but never did play there. HIGH SCHOOL: Career-wise he had 109 receptions for 1,893 yards and 24 TDs, plus eight kick/punt returns for touchdowns, along with 143 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and 9 interceptions. His football teams had a three-year record of 28-9. His senior year he was selected the league’s Defensive Player of the Year, and named all-state on defense. He was a first team all-league pick at defensive back and at wide receiver. He also lettered three times in baseball and once in track. CAREER HIGHS: He had 8 catches against Eastern Washington at home last season and at North Dakota in 2012. He had 188 receiving yards at UND last year – the 15th highest total in single-game history at Montana. He had a 98-yard kickoff return for a game-winning TD at South Dakota last season with 1:36 left in the game. That 98-yard KOR for a score is the third longest in school history. His career-long catch is a 71-yarder for a touchdown at USD last season. His career-long punt return is 54 yards against Oklahoma Panhandle State last season. He had a 24-yard run against Portland State a year ago. PERSONAL: His major is health and human performance. Birth date: July 7, 1992. His parents are Ron Henderson and Maggie Mohammadi of Portland. RECEIVING Year G/S Rec. Yds. Avg. TD LG 2012 11/7 23 360 15.7 2 45t 2013 13/13 43 1,008 23.4 14 71t Total 24/20 66 1,368 20.7 16 71t KICKOFF RETURNS Year No. Yards Avg. TD Long 2012 8 170 21.3 0 43 2013 21 505 24.0 1 98t Total 29 675 23.3 1 98t PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Avg. TD 25 305 12.2 0
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Matt Hermanson
Free Safety | 6-1 | 198 | Sr. | 3V Sioux Falls, S.D. | Washington High School
MONTANA: Matt will start for the third season in a row. He is Montana’s leading returning tackler as a senior. He begins his senior year ranked 29th in school history with 239 career tackles. Hermanson was placed on the 2014 College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) FCS Awards Watch List for defensive backs. 2013: He was second on the team with 107 tackles, in solo stops with 53, in forced fumbles (tie) with three, and in fumble recoveries with two. He was ranked 13th in the Big Sky Conference with 8.9 tackles a game, which ranked him 51st in the FCS. He was a second team all-league selection. 2012: He started in 10 games (he missed the Southern Utah game because of an injury) and was fourth on the team with 67 tackles, and tied for the team lead with two interceptions. He was an honorable mention All-Big Sky pick. 2011: He played in 13 games and started in one (Northern Colorado) as a true freshman. He was fifth on the team with 65 tackles, and tied with two other players with a team-leading three interceptions. HIGH SCHOOL: His senior season at Washington High School he led his team to a second straight 13-0 season and state championship. As a senior he passed for 1,400 yards and 21 touchdowns, and rushed for 600 yards and six TDs, and had 76 tackles and four interceptions. His junior and senior seasons on defense he had combined 140 tackles and 11 picks. His prep football coach was his dad, Brian Hermanson. He earned 11 letters: four each in football and track and three in basketball. He was a three-time all-state pick in football, and his state’s Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior, and tabbed football MVP on defense as a junior and senior. He served as a team captain in football and in hoops his senior year. CAREER HIGHS: He had a career-high 18 tackles in UM’s 21-14 home win over Cal Poly last season. He had 10 solo stops (and 14 total tackles) and two forced fumbles at Sacramento State a year ago. He returned a fumble recovery for a 35-yard touchdown in UM’s 31-27 come-frombehind win at South Dakota last season. He has had 10 or more tackles in six games, including four in 2013. PERSONAL: He is an anthropology major. Birth date: June 8, 1992. His parents are Mary and Brian Hermanson of Sioux Falls.
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YEAR G/S Solo Ast TT TFL SACKS 2011 13/1 38 27 65 3.5(-6) 0 2012 10/10 30 37 67 1.5(-3) 0 2013 12/12 53 54 107 2.0(-9) 1 (-7) TOTAL 35/23 121 118 239 7(-18) 1(-7)
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Stephen Shaw
Punter | 6-3 | 245 | Jr. | 2V Boise, Idaho | Capital High School
MONTANA: Stephen is one of the top punters in the FCS and in Montana history. He currently averages 42.81 yards per punt, which would surpass UM’s career record (42.56, Mike Rice, 1985-86). So far in his career he has 23 punts of 50 or more yards, and 38 inside the opponents’ 20-yard line. He is a nominee for the 2014 prestigious Ray Guy Award for the best college punter in the country. 2013: He was ranked fifth in the Big Sky Conference and seventh in the FCS, averaging 43.9 yards on 49 punts. He was an honorable mention all-league selection for the second year in a row. 2012: He was ranked 21st in the nation, averaging 41.83 yards on 54 punts, including 23 inside the opponents’ 20-yard line. He was an honorable mention All-Big Sky pick. 2011: He was a redshirt at Montana. HIGH SCHOOL: He had an exceptional senior year at Capital High School, when he averaged 43.4-yards per punt, and was named first team AllIdaho 5-A at punter. His senior season he was tabbed all-league at punter and at kicker (when he had 44 of 65 kickoffs for touchbacks). He was chosen Capital’s special teams MVP as a senior. He averaged 42.0 yards as a junior at Lutheran High School in Villa Park, Calif. His head coach at Capital his senior year was Todd Simis. CAREER HIGHS: He averaged 49.2 yards a punt (five punts) against Liberty last season. He had nine punts at North Dakota a year ago. His long is 62 yards versus Southern Utah, and he had a 61-yarder in the South Dakota game. PERSONAL: His major is political science. Birth date: Nov. 21, 1992. His guardians are his aunt and uncle, Cindy and Dan Ediger of Boise. His mom is Cathy Shaw of Fullerton, Calif.
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YDS. AVG. LONG TB 2,259 41.83 62 9 2,150 43.87 64 5 4,409 42.81 64 14
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ALL-AMERICAN CANDIDATE Tonga Takai
Nose Tackle | 6-2 | 301 | Sr. | 3V Honolulu, Hawaii | Damien Memorial High School
MONTANA: Tonga will be starting for the third consecutive season in 2014. He was chosen a co-captain on defense, sharing that job with senior defensive end Zack Wagenmann. He is the Grizzlies’ eighth leading returning tackler. 2013: He started in 11 contests (he missed the Appalachian State and Cal Poly games because of an injury), and was UM’s 14th leading tackler with 32 stops. He was a third team All-Big Sky Conference selection. 2012: He was the Grizzlies’ 12th (tie) leading tackler with 30 stops. He led the team with two fumble recoveries. He was an honorable mention All-Big Sky pick. 2011: He played in eight games and lettered. 2010: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Takai (pronounced Tuhkeye) was chosen first team all-conference and honorable mention all-state at Damien Memorial High School as a senior. He earned 10 letters in five different sports: football (3), track and field (4), wrestling (1), canoe paddling (1), and judo (1). He was awarded the “Lineman Award” as a senior. He was also tabbed the recipient of his school’s Field Athlete of the Year Award in track. He served as a team captain in football as a senior. His high school football coach was Panahou Aina. CAREER HIGHS: He had six tackles (five unassisted) at Northern Arizona last season. He had a sack and two quarterback hurries at North Dakota a year ago. He recovered fumbles in the South Dakota and Weber State games in 2012. PERSONAL: He is a sociology major. His parents are Vivieni and Ilisapeti Takai of Honolulu. Birth date: November 29, 1992.
Year G/S Solo Ast TT TFL Sacks Int PD QBH FR FF BLK 2011 8/0 1 5 6 0.5 (-1) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2012 11/11 9 21 30 4.5(-20) 2(-12) 0 0 0 2 0 0 2013 11/11 11 21 32 2.5(-7) 1(-14) 0 2 3 0 0 0 Totals 30/22 21 47 68 7.5(-28) 3(-26) 0 3 3 2 0 0
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ALL-AMERICAN HISTORY
Year.........................Name (All-American Earned)....................................Position 1918............................Chris Bentz (+)................................................................... OT/DT 1925............................William “Wild Bill” Kelly (*+).......................................... QB 1926............................William “Wild Bill” Kelly (&+)......................................... QB 1928............................Tom Davis (*)...................................................................... QB 1929............................Jim Morrow (*)................................................................... QB 1930............................Waldo Ekegren (*).............................................................. HB 1933............................Bob Stansberry (#&).......................................................... HB 1933............................Henry Blastic (*)................................................................. HB 1934............................Naseby Rhinehart (*)......................................................... End 1935............................Hank Blastic (*).................................................................. HB 1937............................Milt Popovich (&).............................................................. HB 1938............................Roland Lundberg (#*)........................................................ HB 1939............................Frank Nugent (#)................................................................ HB 1941............................Eso Naranche (#)................................................................ FB 1950............................Ken Campbellm (#*).......................................................... OC 1953............................Dick Imer (#*)..................................................................... HB 1954............................Dick Imer (#*)..................................................................... HB 1954 ...........................Joe DeLuca (#*)................................................................... OG 1955............................Doug Dansinger (#*).......................................................... OG 1955............................Dale Shupe (*)..................................................................... HB 1957............................Stan Renning (#&*)............................................................ LB/OG 1958............................Stan Renning (#)................................................................. LB/OG 1958............................John Lands (*)..................................................................... End 1959............................John Lands (*)..................................................................... End 1962............................Terry Dillon (#).................................................................. HB/DB 1965............................Wayne Harrington (*)........................................................ LB 1967............................Bob Beers (#&)................................................................... MLB 1968............................Bob Beers (*)....................................................................... MLB 1968............................Tuufuli Uperesa (#)............................................................ OT 1968............................Herb White (*).................................................................... DE 1969............................Ray Brum (*)....................................................................... QB 1969............................Les Kent (#)......................................................................... HB 1969............................Larry Miller (#)................................................................... DT 1969............................Karl Stein (#)....................................................................... FS 1969............................Tuufuli Uperesa (#&)......................................................... OT 1970............................Arnie Blancas (*)................................................................ HB 1970............................Larry Miller (*)................................................................... DT 1970............................Steve Okoniewski (*#%).................................................... OT 1970............................Karl Stein (%)...................................................................... FS 1971............................Steve Caputo (*).................................................................. HB 1971............................Barry Darrow (*)................................................................ OG 1971............................Steve Okoniewski (#&)...................................................... OT 1972............................Barry Darrow (#)................................................................ OG 1974............................Ron Rosenberg (#)............................................................. MLB 1975............................Greg Anderson (*#)............................................................ DB/Ret. 1976............................Greg Anderson (#&).......................................................... DB/Ret. 1977............................Monty Bullerdick (*#)........................................................ HB 1979............................Jim Hard (%)....................................................................... WR 1981............................Pat Curry (*)....................................................................... DE 1982............................Tony Fudge (*).................................................................... SS 1982............................Marty Mornhinweg (*#).................................................... QB 1983............................Brian Salonen (#%!)........................................................... TE 1984............................Marty Mornhinweg (*)...................................................... QB 1985............................Mike Rice (#)....................................................................... WR/P 1986............................Tony Breland (*)................................................................. DB 1986............................Larry Clarkson (%)............................................................ OT 1986............................Mike Rice (*)....................................................................... WR/P 1987............................Tony Breland (*)................................................................. DB 1987............................Scott Camper (#)................................................................ DT 1987............................Larry Clarkson (+%^)....................................................... OT
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Dick Imer, 1953-54, Associated Press, Honorable Mention (Sports Information archives)
Larry Clarkson, 1986-Kodak All-American/1987-Walter Camp, Kodak All-American, The Sports Network (Sports Information archives)
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1987............................Pat Foster (#)....................................................................... DE 1987............................Mike Rankin (*#)................................................................ MLB 1987............................Bill Venard (*#)................................................................... OG 1988............................Jay Fagan (#)........................................................................ OG 1988............................Jody Farmer ($)................................................................... RB 1988............................Tim Hauck (#%)................................................................. FS 1988............................Mike Rankin (#)................................................................. MLB 1988............................Quinton Richardson (*#).................................................. DB 1988............................Kirk Scrafford (*#).............................................................. OG 1989............................Grady Bennett (*)............................................................... QB 1989............................J.C. Campbell (*#).............................................................. OLB 1989............................Tim Hauck (#%^)............................................................... FS 1989............................Mike Rankin (#)................................................................. MLB 1989............................Kirk Scrafford ($)............................................................... OG 1990............................Grady Bennett ($)............................................................... QB 1990............................Rick Erps (#)....................................................................... OG 1990............................Mike Trevathan ($^).......................................................... WR 1991............................Sean Dorris (*$).................................................................. SS 1991............................Chad Germer (#$).............................................................. OC 1991............................Chad Lembke (*$).............................................................. MLB 1993............................Dave Dickenson (*)............................................................ QB 1993............................Todd Ericson, #)................................................................. SS 1993............................Scott Gragg (#).................................................................... OT 1994............................Dave Dickenson (#)............................................................ QB 1994............................Dan Downs ($)................................................................... LB 1994............................Scott Gragg (#!$^).............................................................. OT 1994............................Jay Turner ($)...................................................................... DE 1995............................Mike Agee (#$)................................................................... OG 1995............................Mike Bouchee ($)............................................................... MLB 1995............................Jason Crebo (*#$^)............................................................. LB 1995............................Dave Dickenson (#!$^+)................................................... QB 1995............................David Kempfert ($)............................................................ OC 1995............................Yohance Manzanarez (*$)................................................. DE 1995............................Blaine McElmurry (*)........................................................ FS 1995............................Eric Simonson ($)............................................................... OT 1995............................Matt Wells (#$^)................................................................. WR 1996............................Mike Agee (#$^+).............................................................. OG 1996............................Brian Ah Yat (#$^+)........................................................... QB 1996............................Mike Bouchee (#)............................................................... MLB 1996............................Jason Crebo, #$^................................................................. LB 1996............................Joe Douglass (#!$^)............................................................ WR 1996............................Corey Falls (*)..................................................................... DE 1996............................David Kempfert (#!$^)...................................................... OC 1996............................Blaine McElmurry (*$^).................................................... FS 1996............................Jeff Zellick (*$).................................................................... OG 1997............................Brian Ah Yat (*).................................................................. QB 1997............................Jason Crebo (#!^+)............................................................. LB 1997............................Justin Gaines ($*)............................................................... CB 1998............................Brian Ah Yat (#*)................................................................ QB 1998............................Raul Pacheco (#*)............................................................... WR 1999............................Kelley Bryant (#!^)............................................................. DT 1999............................Yohancy Humphery (#$&)................................................ RB 1999............................Vince Huntsberger (*)....................................................... SS 1999............................Drew Miller (#$^).............................................................. QB 1999............................Dallas Neil (*)..................................................................... TE 1999............................Chase Raynock (^)............................................................. OT 1999............................Jeremy Watkins (*)............................................................. WR 2000............................Calvin Coleman ($)............................................................ CB 2000............................Jimmy Farris (#^)............................................................... WR 2000............................Vince Huntsberger (#$^+)................................................ SS 2000............................Yohance Humphery (*$).................................................... RB
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Brian Ah Yat, 1996-Associated Press, Don Hanson’s Football Gazette, The Sports Network, Walter Camp/1997-Honorable Mention/1998Associated Press, Honorable Mention
Yohance Humphrey, 1999-Associated Press, Don Hanson’s Football Gazette, United Press International/2000-Honorable Mention, Don Hanson’s Football Gazette/2001-Associated Press, Don Hanson’s Football Gazette, The Sports Network
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2000............................Drew Miller (*)................................................................... QB 2000............................Etu Molden (*).................................................................... WR 2000............................Andy Petek (*).................................................................... DE 2000............................Matt Steinau (*).................................................................. MLB 2001............................Calvin Coleman(*)............................................................. CB 2001............................Yohancy Humphery (#$^)................................................ RB 2001............................VinceHuntsberger (#$^+)................................................. SS 2001............................Etu Molden (#$^)............................................................... WR 2001............................Ciche Pitcher ($)................................................................. DE 2001............................Mark Spencer ($)................................................................ P 2001............................Matt Steinau ($*)................................................................ LB 2001............................Thatcher Szalay (#!$^+)..................................................... OG 2001............................Trey Young ($*)................................................................... FS 2002............................DylanMcFarland (#$^)...................................................... OT 2002............................Levander Segars ($)............................................................ PR 2002............................Vernon Smith (*$).............................................................. CB 2002............................Trey Young (!#$^+)............................................................ FS 2003............................Tim Bush (#^)..................................................................... DE 2003............................Dylan McFarland (!#^)...................................................... OT 2003............................Chris Snyder (#^$)............................................................. K 2003............................Jon Skinner ($).................................................................... OT 2004............................Mike Murphy (#)................................................................ DE 2004............................Cory Procter (#^)............................................................... DE 2005............................Alan Saenz (#)..................................................................... DT 2006............................Cody Balogh, (^)................................................................ OT 2006............................Kroy Biermann (+#^$)...................................................... DE 2006............................Dan Carpenter (#).............................................................. K Alan Saenz, 2005-Associated Press 2006............................Tuff Harris (^)..................................................................... PR 2006............................Mike Murphy (!#^)............................................................ DE 2007............................Colt Anderson (^*)............................................................ SS 2007............................Kroy Biermann (!*^+)....................................................... DE 2007............................Dan Carpenter (#^+)......................................................... K 2007............................Colin Dow (^*)................................................................... OL 2007............................Lex Hilliard (^*)................................................................. RB 2007............................Tyson Johnson (^).............................................................. P 2007............................Craig Mettler (^*)............................................................... DT 2007............................J.D. Quinn (^*)................................................................... OC 2007............................Brent Russum (^*)............................................................. OT 2008............................Colt Anderson (#+^!)........................................................ SS 2008............................Cole Bergquist (^*)............................................................ QB 2008............................Colin Dow (#+^)................................................................ OG 2008............................Marc Mariani (^)................................................................ WR 2008............................J.D. Quinn (^*)................................................................... OC 2008............................Chase Reynolds (^*).......................................................... RB 2008............................Brent Russum (^)............................................................... OT 2009............................Levi Horn (^!)..................................................................... OT 2009............................Mark Mariani (#^+)........................................................... WR/Ret. 2009............................Chase Reynolds (^)............................................................ RB 2010............................Trumaine Johnson (!+^~#)............................................... CB 2010............................Erik Stoll (~)........................................................................ SS 2011............................Trumaine Johnson (!+^~#)............................................... CB 2011............................Caleb McSurdy (^#~!)....................................................... LB 2011............................Jabin Sambrano (^~).......................................................... WR/Ret. 2011............................Jon Opperud (#~)............................................................... OT 2012............................Danny Kistler (~)............................................................... OT 2012............................Jordan Tripp (^#~)............................................................. LB Jordan Tripp, 2012-The Sports Network, Associated Press, Phil Steele 2012............................Zack Wagenmann (^#~)................................................... DE All-American/2013-Associated Press, The Sports Network, American 2013............................Danny Kistler Jr. (#+^!)..................................................... OT Football Coaches’ Association 2013............................Jordan Tripp (#^!).............................................................. LB Key: #=Associated Press ^=The Sports Network &=United Press International +=Walter Camp All-American !=American FB Coaches’ Association $=Don Hanson’s Football Gazette *=Honorable Mention ~=Phil Steele All-American %=Kodak All-American
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BROADCAST SCHEDULE SATURDAY, SEPT. 20
EASTERN WASHINGTON @ MONTANA STATE
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
NORTHERN COLORADO @ MONTANA
SATURDAY, OCT. 4
UC DAVIS @ PORTLAND STATE
SATURDAY, OCT. 11
MONTANA STATE @ UC DAVIS
SATURDAY, OCT. 18
NORTHERN ARIZONA @ PORTLAND STATE
SATURDAY, OCT. 25
EASTERN WASHINGTON @ NORTHERN ARIZONA
SATURDAY, NOV. 1
SACRAMENTO STATE @ MONTANA
SATURDAY, NOV. 8
MONTANA @ EASTERN WASHINGTON
SATURDAY, NOV. 15
IDAHO STATE @ MONTANA STATE
FRIDAY, NOV. 21
EASTERN WASHINGTON @ PORTLAND STATE
SATURDAY, NOV. 22
MONTANA STATE @ MONTANA
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HONORS CANDIDATES Joshua
Dennard
Cornerback | 5-11 | 194 | Sr. | 3V Phoenix, Ariz. | Brophy College Prep MONTANA: Joshua ended spring drills as the starter at the boundary cornerback position. He is Montana’s fifth leading returning tackler. 2013: He played in all 13 games and started in one (Eastern Washington). He was 11th on the team with 39 total tackles. 2012: He was UM’s eighth tackler with 46 stops. He played in all 11 games and started in four. He was moved from wide receiver to cornerback in the spring of 2012. 2011: He lettered as a true freshman at wide receiver, playing in 12 games. HIGH SCHOOL: He played primarily running back, but also played defensive back, and returned kickoffs and punts. As a senior he rushed for 722 yards and 10 TDs and caught 35 passes for three TDs. He was a standout in track and field for Brophy, which won Arizona’s Division I team championship in 2011. He placed in the long jump and in the triple jump at the state meet. He was named one of 33 top senior football players from Arizona and Southern California and chosen for the inaugural All-Star Game (he elected not to play in the game). CAREER HIGHS: He had eight tackles at South Dakota last season and at Eastern Washington in 2012. He had five pass deflections against Southern Utah in 2012. He had an interception at Northern Colorado as a sophomore. PERSONAL: His parents are Rhonda and Glenn Dennard. Glenn played football at Arizona State in the mid’80’s. His uncle, Preston Dennard, played in the NFL for eight seasons (1978-85). Josh’s older brother, B.J., played at Arizona (2004-08). Birth date: April 13, 1993. He is a sociology major. Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks 2011 12/0 3 5 8 0 0 2012 11/4 22 24 46 2(-3) 0 2013 13/1 20 19 39 1(-2) 0 Totals 36/5 45 48 93 3(-5) 0
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Herbert
Gamboa
Linebacker | 6-1 | 215 | Jr. | 2V San Clemente, Calif. | San Clemente HS MONTANA: Herbert was moved from safety to linebacker late last fall. He ended spring drills competing against fellow junior Connor Lebsock for the starting berth at the “sam” linebacker position. 2013: He played in 11 games and had 14 tackles. 2012: He was pressed into duty as a true freshman and played in seven games, missing a few games because of an injury. HIGH SCHOOL: He helped the San Clemente High School Tritons to a 12-2 record and a berth in the Pac5 Southern Conference Section title game as a senior when he had 112 tackles, including 82 solo stops, and seven sacks. His prep football coach was John Hamro. He was voted “Defensive Player of the Year” his senior season. He was first team all-county and all-league in track as a senior. He was tabbed first team all-state in track in his senior year. He was a two-time MVP in track. He was the conference champion in the 100 meters (PR of 10.71). CAREER HIGHS: He had four tackles against Oklahoma Panhandle State last season. He had a fumble recovery at Sacramento State a year ago. PERSONAL: His major is business administration. Birth date: Dec. 14, 1993. His parents are Herbert and Rosalia Gamboa of San Clemente. Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks 2012 7/0 2 5 7 0 0 2013 11/0 3 11 14 0 0 Totals 18/0 5 16 21 0 0 Year Int. PB FR FF Blk 2012 0 0 0 0 0 2013 0 0 1 0 0 Totals 0 0 1 0 0
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HONORS CANDIDATES Nate
Harris
Cornerback | 5-10 | 188 | Jr. | 2V Chino, Calif. | Chino Hills HS MONTANA: Nate will start for the second season in a row at the field cornerback position in 2014. He is the Grizzlies’ sixth leading returning tackler. 2013: He started all 13 games and was UM’s 12th leading tackler with 38 stops. He tied two other players for the team lead in interceptions with three, and he had a team-high 60 return yards on those picks. He was an All-Big Sky Conference honorable mention selection. He was an All-Big Sky academic team selection. 2012: He played in 10 games and started in two. He was 14th on the team with 26 tackles. 2011: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He was named first team All-C.I.F. and first team allleague at running back and cornerback as a senior at Chino Hills High School when he rushed for 1,169 yards and 14 touchdowns. He was also an exceptional defensive back and had three interceptions in 2010. His senior squad went 10-3. His prep coach was Matt McCain. CAREER HIGHS: He had 11 tackles at Sacramento State last season, including nine unassisted stops.
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Logan
Hines
Center | 6-4 | 291 | Sr. | 2V Phoenix, Ariz. | Phoenix College | Northwest Christian HS MONTANA: Logan is a returning veteran who is the projected starter at center in 2014. 2013: He played in eight games and started against Oklahoma Panhandle State. 2012: He saw considerable action on the O-line and started the last two games at center. 2011: He was a squad member at UM. JUNIOR COLLEGE: He was the starter at left tackle as a freshman for the Wolves. HIGH SCHOOL: He prepped at Northwest Christian High School, where he was named first team all-state as a senior, and was a second team pick as a junior at center. He played in the Arizona All-Star Football Game and was named to the All-Arizona Football Team by the Arizona Republic. PERSONAL: He plays along-side his brother, Jordan, his identical twin, who ended spring drills as the starter at left guard. Birth date: Nov. 20, 1991. His parents are Brian and Tina Hines of Phoenix. He is a sociology major.
PERSONAL: His major is sociology. Birth date: Sept. 2, 1993. His parents are Michael and Monique Harris of Chino Hills. Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks 2012 10/2 9 17 26 1 (-3) 0 2013 13/13 22 16 38 1(-3) 0 Totals 23/15 31 33 64 2(-6) 0
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HONORS CANDIDATES Tyrone
Holmes
Defensive End | 6-4 | 245 | Jr. | 2V Eagle Point, Ore. | Eagle Point HS MONTANA: Tyrone will soon move on to UM’s career sacks top 25 list, as he currently has nine. He will be starting at defensive end for the second straight season in 2014. He is UM’s seventh leading returning tackler. 2013: He started all 13 games and was the Grizzlies’ 13th leading tackler with 37 stops. He was third (tie) on the team with four sacks, and tied for fourth in tackles for loss with six. He was an honorable mention All-Big Sky Conference pick. He was named to the league’s all-academic team for the second season in a row. 2012: He played in all 11 games and started in one (Liberty) as a true freshman. He was third on the team with 5.0 sacks, and 15th in total tackles with 24. HIGH SCHOOL: He was the 2011 co-defensive player of the year in the Midwestern League as a senior. He was also named first team all-state and earned all-league honors as a senior. He was an all-conference selection three times in football both ways. He served as a team captain in basketball as a junior and senior. He was a four-year letterman in hoops and in track, and garnered three letters in football. He was named the coConference “Defensive Player of the Year” as a senior. His prep football coach was Jacob Shauffler. He was a versatile track athlete, winning the state champion in the shot put, and placing fourth in the high hurdles. CAREER HIGHS: He had nine tackles and four sacks against Idaho State in 2013. He had a season-high seven tackles against Cal Poly last year. PERSONAL: His major is business administration. Birth date: Sept. 10, 1993. His parents are Tyrone and Angie Holmes of Eagle Point.
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Jamaal
Jones
Wide Receiver | 6-1 | 191 | Jr. | 1V Spanaway, Wash. | Washington | Graham-Kapowsin HS MONTANA: Jamaal will start at the “X” receiver spot for the second straight season. He is the Grizzlies’ second leading returning receiver. 2013: He started all 13 games. He was second on the team with 42 receptions (just one catch behind the leader, Ellis Henderson) and 760 yards. He had two or more catches is nine games. WASHINGTON: He saw action in three games in 2012 and earned a letter. He served as the team captain for the Huskies in their game against Arizona. He was a redshirt at UW in 2011. HIGH SCHOOL: He was a first team All-South Puget Sound League at wide receiver as a junior and senior at Graham-Kapowsin High School in Spanaway. He missed his senior season due to an injury. He was listed as the state of Washington’s No. 11 overall recruit by rivals.com as a senior. He was also a standout basketball player earning all-league honors as a junior and sophomore. CAREER HIGHS: He had seven catches in three games (Eastern Washington, at Sacramento State, and at Montana State). He had 143 receiving yards at Sacramento State. He had two touchdown receptions against Coastal Carolina last season, including a career-long 72 yarder for a TD. PERSONAL: His major is communications. His birth date is Jan. 31, 1993. His parents are Linda and Alvin Jones of Spanaway. RECEIVING Year G/S Rec. Yds. Avg. TD LG 2013 13/13 42 760 18.1 3 72t
Year G/S UT AT TT Sacks TFL 2012 11/1 6 18 24 5 (-32) 5.5(-33) 2013 13/13 8 29 37 4(-30) 6(-20) Total 24/14 14 47 61 9(-62) 11(-53) Year Int. PB FR FF QBH Blk 2012 0 0 0 0 3 0 2013 0 0 0 0 5 0 Total 0 0 0 0 8 0
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WE ARE
#44
HONORS CANDIDATES Caleb
Kidder
Defensive Tackle | 6-5 | 275 | Jr. | 2V Helena, Mont. | Capital HS MONTANA: Caleb saw limited action in the spring due to an injury, but is expected to start this season. He is the Grizzlies’ fourth leading returning tackler. 2013: He was the 10th leading tackler on the team with 40 stops. He played in all 13 games and started in two (Appalachian State and Cal Poly). His six tackles for loss were the fourth most (tie) on the team.
#72
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Trevor
Poole
Offensive Tackle | 6-5 | 290 | Sr. | 3V Spokane, Wash. | Ferris HS MONTANA: Trevor has been slowed by an injury the past couple of seasons, and might not be physically able to play his senior year. He was slated to start for the third season in a row in 2014. He has started at both left guard and left tackle in his career. 2013: He started all 13 games at left guard and was named to the Big Sky Conference’s third team.
2012: He was pressed into action as a true freshman, playing in 10 games. He was 18th on the team in total tackles.
2012: He started the first nine games of the season at left tackle, missing the final two contests for personal reasons.
HIGH SCHOOL: He was selected Montana’s Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior, when he led the Helena Capital Bruins to a 12-1 record and the Class AA state championship. Voted “AA” defensive MVP his senior year. He was named first team all-state at guard as a sophomore, junior, and senior, and first team all-state at defensive end his senior year. He amassed 97 total tackles, 13 sacks, 11 tackles for a loss and six forced fumbles as a senior. He also recorded 45 pancake blocks on offense in his senior season. He was selected to play in Montana’s annual East-West Shrine Game and Montana-Dakota All-Star Game. His prep football coach was Pat Murphy. He was named to the Great Falls Tribune “Super Team.”
2011: He saw considerable action and lettered. 2010: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He was an all-state selection at Ferris High School as a senior. He lettered in football and track. His prep football coach was Jim Sharkey. He played high school football with former UM starting center Kjelby Oiland. PERSONAL: He is a sociology major. Birth date: Nov. 25, 1991. His parents are Scott and Lisa Poole. He wears the same number (72) that his dad Scott did when he played for the Griz from 1981-85.
CAREER-HIGHS: He had five tackles against Cal Poly and Weber State last season. PERSONAL: His major is business administration. Birth date: Feb. 4, 1994. His parents are Lance and Kathy Kidder of Helena. Misc.: His uncle, K.C. McGowan, played basketball at Montana from 1986-89. YEAR G/S Solo Ast TT TFL SACKS 2012 10/0 4 10 14 2.5(-11) 1.5 (-8) 2013 13/2 10 30 40 6(-20) 3.5(-17) Totals 25/2 14 40 54 8.5(-31) 5(-25) YEAR FF FR PD QBH INT BLK 2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 0 0 5 0 0 0 Totals 0 0 5 0 0 0
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#8
HONORS CANDIDATES
#35
Travon
Van
MONTANA: Travon (pronounced: trey-vonn) is an explosive player, and he and fellow-senior Jordan Canada give the Griz one of the most dynamic one-two punches at running back at the FCS level. 2013: He was the Grizzlies’ second leading rusher with 523 yards for six touchdowns. He played in 11 games (he missed the Sacramento State and South Dakota games due to an injury). MARSHALL: He was the second leading rusher for Marshall as a redshirt freshman in 2011, when he rushed 143 times for 551 yards and three touchdowns, and was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team, playing in all 13 games with two starts. He also caught 21 passes for 171 yards. After three games in the 2012 season he led the Herd with 93 yards on 39 carries, but was moved then to defense, which led to his transfer to Montana. His head coach at Marshall was Doc Holliday. He had 17 carries for 114 yards and a 69-yard touchdown run at Tulsa. He caught six passes for 68 yards in a 34-27 overtime win at East Carolina. HIGH SCHOOL: He rushed for 1,237 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior at Helix High School in San Diego before attending the Milford (N.Y.) Academy. He was rated a four-star recruit by several recruiting services and originally signed with the University of Florida. He also had offers from West Virginia, USC, Miami (Fla.), to name a few. He also lettered in track and field and baseball in high school. CAREER HIGHS: He had 136 yards rushing against Portland State last season. His other 100-yard rushing game was 118 in the 2013 opener at home against Appalachian State, when he had a career-high 20 carries. He scored a touchdown in six different games a year ago. He had a careerhigh three catches at UC Davis last year. He had a 70-yard TD reception at North Dakota a year ago. PERSONAL: His major is sociology. Birth date: May 6, 1991. Travon’s parents are Willie and Janette Van of San Diego. RUSHING Year G/S 2013 11/0
Att. 106
RECEIVING Year Rec. 2013 13
Yds.-Avg. 176-13.5
Net Yds. Avg. 523-4.9 TD 1
Kendrick
Van Ackeren
Linebacker | 6-1 | 220 | Jr. | 1V Bellevue, Wash. | Hawaii | Bellevue HS
Running Back | 5-11 | 195 | Sr. | 1V San Diego, Calif. | Marshall | Helix HS
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MONTANA: Kendrick will start at the “Will” linebacker position. He is the Grizzlies’ ninth leading returning tackler. 2013: He played in 12 games of 13 games and had 29 tackles. His 29 tackles (14 unassisted) were the 15th most on the team. He was named the Grizzlies’ “Special Teams Player of the Year,” and had several tackles on kickoff and punt coverage teams. He was moved from safety to linebacker in the second half of spring drills. HAWAI’I: He played linebacker in 2012 at Hawai’i, and he had 25 tackles. In his redshirt season (2011) at UH he was named the Scout Player of the Year on defense. HIGH SCHOOL: He was the Seattle Times’ 3A Washington state Player of the Year in 2010 after helping Bellevue High School to a 13-1 record, as the Wolverines won their third straight state title. He passed for 960 yards and rushed for 550. On defense he had 98 tackles and six interceptions his senior season. He was named his conference’s MVP as a senior. His junior year he had 90 tackles, four forced fumbles, and three interceptions. He was a three-time all-state and all-conference pick in football, and his teams went a combined 39-3 during that time span. He was also a twotime all-conference selection in basketball. His prep football coach was Butch Goncharoff. CAREER HIGHS: He had six tackles against Oklahoma Panhandle State last season. He had a fumble recovery in the Weber State game last year. PERSONAL: His major is economics. Birth date: August 19, 1993. His mom is Michelle Van Ackeren of Bellevue. Year G/S UT AT TT TL Sack 2013 12/0 14 15 29 0.5(-1) 0 Year Int. PD FR FF Blk 2013 0 0 1 0 0
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Stephen Shaw, junior punter (Mike Bashor photo)
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Jamaal
Anderson
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Free Safety | 5-11| 195 | Sr. | SQ Fontana, Calif. | San Bernardino Valley College MONTANA: Jamaal was moved from cornerback to safety in the spring, and is competing for playing time there. 2013: He was a squad member at UM. JUNIOR COLLEGE: He was an all-conference selection at cornerback as a freshman (2011) at San Bernardino Valley College, and was also an all-conference pick as a punt returner there. He had 35 tackles and four interceptions in 2012. HIGH SCHOOL: He was an outstanding prep athlete at Summit High School in Fontana and won his school’s “Heisman Award.” He was all-league at wide receiver and at defensive back. He was also an All-C.I.F. Southern Section pick at defensive back as a senior. He also lettered in track. PERSONAL: He is a criminology major. Birth date: Oct. 22, 1992. His parents are Eric and Jackie Anderson of Fontana.
Kevin
Berland
84
Wide Receiver | 5-9 | 175 | Sr. | SQ Missoula, Mont. | Loyola Sacred Heart HS MONTANA: Kevin continues to work hard and compete for playing time. 2011-12-13: He was a squad member at UM. 2010: He redshirted at Montana. HIGH SCHOOL: He was an all-state running back and safety at Loyola Sacred Heart High School as a senior when he rushed 138 times for 953 yards, and had 84 tackles on defense. He was named all-conference pick both ways as a junior and senior. He played in the Class B All-Star Game in 2010. Served as a team captain in football his senior year. He earned nine letters: four each in football and track, and one in wrestling. His teams won conference football titles in 2006, 2008, and 2009. His high school football coach was Dan Weber. PERSONAL: He is a history major. Birth date: Sept. 27, 1991. His parents are Robert and Karen Berland of Missoula.
Nate
Bradley
43
Nose Tackle | 5-10 | 260 | Fr. | RS Billings, Mont. | West HS MONTANA: Bradley is a redshirt freshman who will vie for playing time at nose tackle this year. 2013: He was a redshirt.
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MONTANA HIGH SCHOOL: He was a three-year starter on the defensive line and a two-year starter on the offensive line at Billings West High School. He was named all-state as a senior, and all-conference his junior and senior seasons. His prep football coach was long-time mentor Paul Klaboe. He participated in Montana’s annual East-West Shrine Game. He served as a team captain in football and in track. He was also a three-year letterman in track, competing in the shot put and discus. PERSONAL: He has not declared a major yet. Birth date: May 26, 1995. His parents are James Bradley and Tami Haaland of Billings.
Ryan
Burke
83
Wide Receiver | 6-4 | 190 | So. | SQ Billings, Mont. | Central Catholic HS MONTANA: Ryan is vying for playing time at the “Z” wide receiver position. 2013: He was a squad member. 2012: He was a redshirt at UM. HIGH SCHOOL: He was moved from wide receiver to quarterback his senior season at Central Catholic High School, when he passed for 1,474 yards and 18 touchdowns while leading his team to its fifth straight State A championship game. He also rushed for 704 yards and eight TDs his senior season. His junior year he caught 48 passes for 677 yards and six TDs. His prep football coach was Jim Stanton. He earned 10 letters: four in football and basketball, and two each in track and tennis. He was a two-time all-state pick in both football and basketball. He played in the East-West Shrine Game and was the MVP of the Montana-Dakota All-Star Game. He is the sixth prep in Montana history to play in three major allstar games (two in football and one in basketball). He was a team captain in hoops and in football. PERSONAL: He is a business administration major. Birth date: Jan. 28, 1994. His parents are John and Stella Burke of Billings. His cousin is former Griz linebacker Dan Orizotti, a member of UM’s 2001 national championship team. Misc. In the fall of 2013 he joined most of his Grizzly football teammates and signed up to be possible bone marrow donors. He was eventually told that he was a match, and in December Ryan he became a bone marrow donor.
Austin
Carver
86
Wide Receiver | 6-0 | 195 | Fr. | RS Dillon, Mont. | Beaverhead County HS MONTANA: Austin is competing for playing time at the “X” receiver position. 2013: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He was all-state at wide receiver as a junior and senior at Beaverhead County High School. He was the 2012 Class “A” 100-meter champion, and an all-state performer in that sport. Lettered in track (four), football (three), and basketball (two). His 2011 football team won the state title en route to a 12-0 record. His prep football coach was for-
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WE ARE mer (1978-80) Griz player Terry Thomas. He participated in the East-West Shrine Game and the Badlands Bowl. He also started for his prep team’s state championship basketball team in 2011. PERSONAL: He is a business major. His older brother, Bryce, was a four-year letterman at wide receiver for the Grizzlies from 2008-12. His parents are Brett and Nancy Carver of Dillon.
Joey
Counts
21
2013: He was UM’s fourth-leading rusher with 207 yards. He played in eight games, missing the last five because of an injury. 2012: He was scheduled to redshirt, but was activated due to an injury to a teammate. HIGH SCHOOL: He rushed for 1,719 yards on 180 carries, and scored 24 touchdowns at Desert Ridge High School as a senior, when his team went 10-3. He rushed for a state single-game record 403 yards and five TDs in a 63-14 win over Phoenix North Canyon. Named all-state and All-Arizona at running back as a senior. His junior year he rushed for 1,329 yards and 19 TDs. He was an all-conference pick in wrestling. Served as team captain and was voted “Most Inspirational” in football as a senior. His prep football coach was Jeremy Hathcock. He also lettered in wrestling, baseball, and track. CAREER HIGHS: He rushed 10 times for 79 yards, with a long of 31 yards against Portland State last season. He had a 51-yard TD catch at North Dakota a year ago. He had four receptions and two TD grabs against Idaho State in 2012. PERSONAL: He is undecided on a major. His parents are Clint and Leija Counts of Mesa. Birth date: July 1, 1993. Net Yds. Avg. 84-6.0 207-5.0 291-5.8
RECEIVING Year Rec. Yds.-Avg. 2012 7 67.6 2013 1 51-51.0 Totals 8 118-14.8
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MONTANA: Derek is a solid D-end and special teams player. He is Montana’s third leading returning tackler.
MONTANA: Joey is still recovering from a late season injury and might not be ready go by the start of fall camp in early August.
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Crittenden
Defensive End | 6-3 | 240 | Jr. | 2V Whitefish, Mont. | Whitefish HS
Halfback | 5-9 | 215 | Jr. | 2V Mesa, Ariz. | Desert Ridge HS
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Derek
MONTANA
TD 0 1 1
LG 19 31 31
2013: He played in all 13 games and was the Grizzlies’ eighth leading (tied) tackler with 41 stops. He was named to the Co-SIDA’s all-district academic team. Twice named to the Big Sky Conference’s academic squad. 2012: He played in all 11 games and was 17th on the team with 20 tackles. 2011: He was a redshirt at Montana. He enrolled at UM in the winter semester of 2011. HIGH SCHOOL: He lettered in football (three), wrestling (three), and track (four) at Whitefish High School. He was an all-state pick on defense as a senior. His senior year he was voted defensive MVP and served as a team captain. He was tabbed an all-conference first team selection at linebacker and at fullback as a junior. His prep football coach was Pat Dryden. He served as team captain in wrestling as a junior, and was tabbed “Hardest Worker” that season. He had a 4.0 GPA and was a member of the national honor society and was class valedictorian. CAREER HIGHS: He had seven tackles against Eastern Washington last season. He blocked a punt against Appalachian State in the season opener last year. He had a sack at Northern Colorado in 2012. PERSONAL: His major is chemistry, and he hopes to attend medical school and become a physician. His parents are Bill and Cyndee Carter of Whitefish. Birth date: April 15, 1992. Year G/S Solo Ast TT TFL Sacks 2012 11/0 4 16 20 1.5(-8) 1(-7) 2013 13/0 5 36 41 2(-4) 0.5(-1) Totals 24/0 9 52 61 3.3(-12) 1.5(-8) Year Int PD QBH FR FF BLK 2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 0 1 2 0 0 1 Totals 0 1 2 0 0 1
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Jake
Dallaserra
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Free Safety | 5-11 | 190 | Jr. | 1V Butte, Mont. | Butte HS MONTANA: Jake has been a key member of Montana’s special teams. 2013: He played in all 13 games and had 11 tackles. He was moved from wide receiver back to his original position of safety in the spring. 2012: He was a squad member at UM. 2011: He redshirted at Montana. HIGH SCHOOL: He was an outstanding wrestler at Butte High School, where he had a career record of 100-8, and won state championships in 2008 (at 105 pounds) and 2011 (when he went 34-2 at 160 pounds), and was the runner-up in 2009)...team captain in wrestling his senior year... second team all-state at wide receiver and safety as a senior...lettered four times in wrestling, three times in football, and twice in track...his prep coaches were Arie Grey in football and Kevin Parvinen in wrestling. PERSONAL: His major is history. Birth date: Feb. 24, 1993. His parents are Jerry Dallaserra and Marki Kissell of Butte. Year G/S Solo Ast TT TFL Sacks 2013 13/0 4 7 11 0 0 Year Int PD QBH FR FF BLK 2013 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mick
Delaney
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MONTANA
Safety | 6-1 | 193 | Fr. | RS Bozeman, Mont. | Bozeman HS MONTANA: Mick is vying for playing time at safety and on special teams. 2013: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He caught 13 passes for 203 yards as a senior in 2012 for the Hawks, who lost 38-36 at Butte in the state AA title game, and he was also a key contributor on special teams. He was all-conference in football as a senior. He also lettered in track and was all-league in that sports as a junior and senior. His high school coach was Troy Purcell. PERSONAL: His major is business. Birth date: April 10, 1995. His parents are Mike and Angie Delaney of Bozeman. He is the grandson of current Griz head coach Mick Delaney.
Devon
Dietrich
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Center | 6-4 | 270 | So. | SQ Woodinville, Wash. | Woodinville HS MONTANA: Devon is vying for playing time at center. 2013: He was a squad member. 2012: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He was named first team 4A all-league at offensive tackle as a senior by the Seattle Times and tabbed a “White Chip Recruit” by that publication. He received the 2011 Coaches Award. He was team captain in football as a senior. He was a three-year letterman in football at Woodinville High School. His prep football coach was Wayne Maxwell. His senior team placed third in the state football playoffs and had a 12-1 record. He also lettered in track. He’s a three-time academic all-league selection. He was a member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: He is undecided on a major. His parents are John and Beth Dietrich of Woodinville. Birth date: Feb. 16, 1994. He is a second degree black belt in karate.
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Treshawn
Favors
1
Running Back | 5-9 | 190 | Fr. | RS, Glendale, Ariz. | Mountain Ridge HS
Harrison
Greenberg
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MONTANA
Kicker | 5-8 | 170 | So. | SQ Lake Oswego, Ore. | Lake Oswego HS
MONTANA: Treshawn is a promising young player who will see action this season.
MONTANA: Harrison is competing for the starting job at place-kicker.
2013: He was a redshirt.
2012: He was a redshirt.
HIGH SCHOOL: He rushed for 1,065 yards and 12 touchdowns on 214 carries as a senior for the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions, and also caught 14 passes for three TDs. He had an injury-shortened junior season when he rushed for 411 yards in four games. He averaged 23.7 yards per kickoff return as a senior, and 25.9 yards his junior season. He earned four letters in both football and track. He was a team captain in football his junior and senior seasons. He was all-conference and voted team MVP his senior year in football. His head coach was Bobby Green. PERSONAL: He has not declared a major. Birth date: Dec. 16, 1994. His parents are Ron and Nedra Favors of Glendale.
Nico
Graham
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Wide Receiver | 5-10 | 180 | Fr. | RS Missoula, Mont. | Big Sky HS MONTANA: Nico is vying for playing time at wide receiver. 2013: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: His senior season at Big Sky High School he had 43 catches for 743 yards in six games. He was a first-team all-state pick as a senior and second team as a junior. He was a second team all-league pick at kicker, and honorable mention all-state at punter and kicker as a senior. He served as a team captain in football. He was tabbed team MVP and special teams MVP his senior year. His head football coach was Matt Johnson. He lettered three times in football and track, and twice in basketball. PERSONAL: He is undecided on a major. Birth date: June 29, 1994. His mom is Maureen Graham of Missoula.
2013: He was a squad member at Montana. HIGH SCHOOL: He made 85-of-89 PAT attempts in his career at Lake Oswego High School. His senior team went 14-0 en route to its first ever state title. He was ranked first in Oregon in kickoff touchbacks. He was named first team kicker by Northwest Elite Index. He was an all-league selection at place-kicker his junior and senior seasons. His prep football coach was Steve Lowry. He earned three letters in football. PERSONAL: His major is business administration. His parents are Douglas and Traci Greenberg of Lake Oswego, and his mom is Julie Long, also of Lake Oswego.
Brady
Gustafson
3
Quarterback | 6-7 | 235 | So. | 1V Billings, Mont. | Billings West HS MONTANA: Brady is a talented young signal-caller vying for the backup role to senior signal-caller Jordan Johnson. 2013: He saw limited action, playing in four games. 2012: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He passed for 2,913 yards and 20 TDs with just eight interceptions to lead Billings West to an 11-2 record as a senior in 2011, when he was chosen the Class AA state MVP on offense. He is West’s all-time leading passer with 6,202 yards. He is one of just eight players in Montana prep history to surpass 6,000 passing yards. He was 22-8 as a starter, including 22-5 his junior and senior seasons. He was one of just three Montana athletes to play the annual East-West Shrine Game, Montana-Dakota Football All-Star Game, and the Montana-Wyoming Football All-Star Basketball game. His prep football coach was Paul Klaboe. He was named to Great Falls Tribune “Super Team”. He was named the Midland Roundtable (Billings) Athlete of the Year. He was a starter on West’s 22-1state championship basketball team as a senior. PERSONAL: His major is business administration. Birth date: Dec. 22, 1993. His parents are Loren and Kandy Gustafson of Billings. PASSING Year G/S Comp.-Att.-Int. Pct. Yds. TD LG 2013 4/0 2-4-0 .500 40 0 35 RUSHING Year No. 2013 1
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TD 0
LG -
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Bo
Harris
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Defensive Tackle | 6-3 | 280 | So. | SQ Fairfield, Mont. | Fairfield HS MONTANA: Bo continues to gain weight and strength which should add up to playing time this season. 2013: He was a squad member. He played in two games and had a pair of tackles against Oklahoma Panhandle State.
Sean
Haynes
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Wide Receiver | 6-3 | 195 | Sr. | 3V Los Angeles, Calif. | Bishop Alemany HS
MONTANA: Sean missed 2014 spring drills because he was recovering from an injury, but he’s expected to contribute this season at the wide receiver position. 2013: He played in all 13 games and had six catches.
2012: He redshirted at UM.
2012: He played in six games and had eight receptions.
HIGH SCHOOL: He earned 12 letters at Fairfield High School: four each in football, basketball, and track. He was a key member of his 11-0 prep team that won the state “B” championship in 2011. He was a two-time all-state first team selection on offense and defense. He was named to the Great Falls Tribune “Super Team” both ways. He participated in both the East-West Shrine Game and the Montana-Dakota All-Star Game. Served as team captain and was named MVP in football as a senior. His prep football coach was Les Meyer. He was an all-state athlete in track and field.
2011: He earned a letter.
PERSONAL: His major is business. Birth date: Sept. 12, 1993. His dad is Bill Harris of Fairfield.
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2010: He was a redshirt at UM. HIGH SCHOOL: He averaged 20.3 yards per catch as a senior when he had 30 receptions for 610 yards and five touchdowns. He earned three letters in football and four in track and field. He was a first team all-league selection at wide receiver as a senior. He was a finalist in the conference 400-meter run as a junior, and had a personal best of 49.75. He was a three-year scholar athlete award winner with a 3.3 GPA. His teams won Mission League football titles his junior and senior seasons. His high school football coach was Dean Harrington. CAREER HIGHS: He had 66 receiving yards with a long of 28 at Northern Arizona last season. He had five catches in the 2012 season opener against South Dakota. PERSONAL: His major is sociology. His parents are Charles Haynes and Anita Bivens of Los Angeles. Birth date: Sept. 11, 1992. RECEIVING Year G/S Rec. Yds. Avg. TD LG 2011 5/0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 6/0 8 71 8.9 0 17 2013 13/0 6 95 15.8 0 28 Totals 24/0 14 166 11/9 0 28
Aaron
Held
50
Snaps | 6-1 | 193 | So. | 1V Sacramento, Calif. | El Camino HS MONTANA: Aaron handled UM’s short snaps last season and will handle short and long snaps this season. 2013: He played in 11 games and snapped in PAT and field goal situations. He was an All-Big Sky Conference academic team selection. HIGH SCHOOL: He earned two letters in both football and track at El Camino High School. He was team captain in track his senior season. His high school football coach was Adam Reinking. PERSONAL: His major is athletic training and hopes to become a physical therapist. Birth date: Nov. 16, 1994. His parents are Led Held and Janice Shaw of Sacramento. (Shelby Midboe photo)
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Jordan
Hines
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Offensive Guard | 6-4 | 285 | Sr. | 1V Phoenix, Ariz. | Phoenix College | Northwest Christian HS
Josh
Janssen
13
MONTANA
Wide Receiver | 6-0 | 195 | Fr. | RS Missoula, Mont. | Loyola HS
MONTANA: Jordan ended spring drills as the tentative starter at left guard.
MONTANA: Josh had a solid spring which could add up to playing time in 2014.
2013: He played in six games and lettered.
2013: He was a redshirt.
2012: He was a redshirt at UM.
HIGH SCHOOL: He was an all-state performer at local Loyola Sacred Heart, which earned its first ever State B football title in 2012. He was named to the all-state team as a senior. His high school football coach was Dan Weber. His senior year he caught 43 passes for 958 yards and 15 touchdowns for the 12-0 Rams. He earned letters in football, basketball, and track. He was the team captain in football and basketball his junior and senior seasons.
2011: He was a squad member at Montana. JUNIOR COLLEGE: He started at offensive tackle at Phoenix College as a freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: He prepped at Northwest Christian High School in Phoenix. He was a two-time all-state selection as a prep at offensive left tackle. He played in the Arizona All-Star Football Game and was named to the All-Arizona Football Team by the Arizona Republic. PERSONAL: Jordan’s identical twin brother, Logan, will start at center for the Grizzlies this season. Birth date: Nov. 20, 1991. His parents are Brian and Tina Hines of Phoenix. His major is communication studies.
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Ryan
Johnson
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Defensive End | 6-2 ½ | 255 | So. | 1V Vancouver, Wash. | Mountain View HS MONTANA: Ryan adds depth to the D-line this season. 2013: He played in five games and lettered. 2012: He was a redshirt at UM HIGH SCHOOL: He earned 11 letters at Mountain View High School: four each in basketball and baseball, and three in football. He was an AllRegion pick in football as a junior and senior, and in basketball his senior year. He served as team captain in football and basketball. He was a three-time all-league player in baseball (first base). He had a career-high 21 tackles against Lakes High School in a 2011 state playoff game. His prep football coach was Adam Mathieson. He was selected the 2011-12 Male Athlete of the Year by the T.O.D.A.Y. Foundation and the Columbia newspaper. He was chosen the Greater Vancouver and Southwest Washington Scholar Athlete of the Year with a 3.75 GPA. PERSONAL: His major is business administration. Birth date: Oct. 19, 1993. His parents are Steve and Maurita Johnson of Vancouver. His prep hoops coach was former (1987-89) Grizzly starting guard Nate DuChesne.
Max
Kelly
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Offensive Guard | 6-7 | 290 | So. | 1V Spokane, Wash. | Gonzaga Prep MONTANA: Max is a talented young lineman who ended spring drills as the back-up at left tackle. 2013: He played in seven games and earned a letter. He was an All-Big Sky Conference academic team selection. 2012: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He was named to several all-state teams following his senior campaign.. He was chosen first team All-Greater Spokane League and all-city selection his senior and junior seasons at Gonzaga Prep. He served as a team captain in football as a junior and senior. He was tabbed Spokane U-District’s Physical Therapy Iron Man Award winner. He was selected for Washington’s East-West All-Star Game. He was also a standout in track, throwing the shot put and the discus. He was a two-time team captain in track. His prep football coach was David McKenna. PERSONAL: He is majoring in business administration. Birth date: May 23, 1993. His mom is Darcy Kelly of Spokane.
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Jeremiah
Kose
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Linebacker | 6-2 | 230 | Jr. | SQ Oceanside, Calif. | Palomar CC
Clint
LaRowe
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Offensive Tackle | 6-5 | 290 | So. | 1V Miles City, Mont. | Custer County HS
MONTANA: Jeremiah is a talented player who has been slowed by an injury the past two seasons, but he’s expected to start at the “Mike” linebacker position.
MONTANA: Clint is a talented young player who continues to get bigger and stronger. He finished spring drills as the back-up at right tackle to senior honors candidate Trevor Poole.
2013: He played in two games and was injured at North Dakota and lost for the season.
2013: He played in nine games and earned a letter. 2012: He was a redshirt at Montana.
2012: He was recovering from an injury he suffered in junior college and was a redshirt at UM. JUNIOR COLLEGE: He was a first team All-CIF, All-North County, and all-conference pick at linebacker at Palomar Community College for coach Dan Williams. He was also an All-Southern Conference and All-Country first team selection in 2011. He was second on his team as a freshman with 88 tackles, and tied for the team lead in sacks with five.
HIGH SCHOOL: He earned eight letters at Custer County District High School: three each in football and track, and two in basketball. His 2011 football team won the state “A” championship. He was an all-state pick in football as a senior, and a three-time all-league selection. He participated in both the Montana East-West Shrine Game and in the Montana-Dakota All-Star Game. He was named to the Great Falls Tribune “Super Team” in the state. He was chosen team MVP in football on defense as a senior. His prep football coach was Dan Stanton. He was voted track team MVP his senior year. He was named his high school’s athlete of the year. He was also an outstanding weight man in track, throwing the shot put and discus. He was a scholar-athlete with a 3.7 GPA.
HIGH SCHOOL: His Vista High School team was the C.I.F. champion with a 13-1 record. He served as team captain his junior and senior seasons. He was chosen his squad’s defensive MVP as a senior. PERSONAL: He is a history major. His parents are Debra and Ofisa Kose of Oceanside. Birth date: Jan. 12, 1993. He is the nephew of Griz defensive line coach Legi Suiaunoa. Year G/S UT AT TT TFL Sacks 2013 2/0 1 1 2 0 0 Year Int. PB FR FF Blk 2013 0 0 0 0 0
PERSONAL: His major is business administration. Birth date: Oct. 2, 1993. His parents are Todd and Rose LaRowe of Miles City.
Connor
Lebsock
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Linebacker | 6-2 | 205 | Jr. | 1V Billings, Mont. | Billings Skyview HS MONTANA: Connor ended spring drills as the back-up at the “Sam” linebacker position. He is the Grizzlies’ 11th leading returning tackler. 2013: He was 17th on the team with 23 stops. He saw action in all 13 games. He was an All-Big Sky Conference academic team selection. He was moved from safety to linebacker in the spring. 2012: He played in four games, but was injured against Northern Arizona and lost for the season. 2011: He was injured in fall camp and forced to redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He was named first team all-state at safety as a junior and as a senior at Skyview High School. His prep football coach was his dad, Ron Lebsock, who is a former player at Montana. He was a Great Falls Tribune Super-State pick in 2009 and 2010. He was also his team’s starting quarterback. CAREER HIGHS: He had five tackles against Oklahoma Panhandle State last season. He had four unassisted tackles and a sack at North Dakota a year ago. PERSONAL: His parents are Ron and Bartie Lebsock of Billings. Birth date: Nov. 19, 1992. His major is political science. He is a second generation Griz football player, as his dad Ron played at UM from 1974-77. His older brothers Matt, Shawn, and Nick also played for the Grizzlies.
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Chris
Lider
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Kicker | 6-1 | 199 | Jr. | 2V Bellevue, Wash. | Sammamish HS
HIGH SCHOOL: He was a first team all-state pick at punter as a junior and senior at Sammamish High School. Named all-league at kicker twice. He was named his team’s “Special Teams Player of the Year” in 2009 and 2010. He was a two-time all-conference selection in soccer as a defender. He served as team captain in football his senior year. His high school football coach was Brian Tucci. CAREER HIGHS: He had a long field goal of 46 yards against Liberty in 2012. He kicked three field goals at Weber State two years ago. He made 10-of-10 PATs against Idaho State as a redshirt freshman, which tied the school record.
MONTANA: Chris Lider (pronounced: ly-der) is competing for a starting berth as UM’s place-kicker.
PERSONAL: His major is finance. Birth date: Nov. 17, 1992. His parents are Kirk and Carol Lider of Bellevue.
2013: He was UM’s kicker in the first three games, but lost the starting job. He made 11-of-14 PAT attempts, and 1-of-2 field goal tries. He played in nine games, handling kickoffs in six of them. He was an All-Big Sky Conference academic team selection.
YEAR G/S FG PCT. 1-19 20-29 30-39 2012 11/11 15-21 71.4 1-1 7-8 2-6 2013 9/3 1-2 50.0 0-0 1-1 0-0 Totals 20/14 16-23 69.6 1-1 8-9 2-6
2012: He had a solid year, making 15-of-21 (71.4%) of his field goal attempts and 37-of-41 (90.2%) of his PAT kicks. Also, 24 of his 71 kickoffs (33.9%) were touchbacks. He was an honorable mention All-Big Sky Conference selection. His 82 points rank him 17th on UM’s single-season scoring list.
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LONG 46 25 46
BLK 2 0 2
PAT: A-M-PCT. 37-41-90.2 11-14-78.6 48-55-87.3
2011: He was a redshirt at Montana.
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Ryan
McKinley
2
Cornerback | 6-1 | 188 | Fr. | RS Anthem, Ariz. | Boulder Creek HS MONTANA: Ryan is an up-and-coming young player who is competing for “PT” at the field cornerback position. 2013: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He had three interceptions and 38 tackles in 2012 for his Boulder Creek High School team. His prep football coach was Dan Friedman. He earned 10 letters four each in football and track, and two in basketball. He was a team captain and voted his team’s defensive MVP as a senior. He was tabbed first team all-state, all-division, and all-section at defensive back following his senior year. PERSONAL: His major is journalism, and he is interested in a career in sports broadcasting. Birth date: Nov. 27, 1994. His parents are Rick and Shaunne McKinley of Anthem.
Shane
Moody
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MONTANA HIGH SCHOOL: He was a two-way starter at Mt. Spokane, playing cornerback and wide receiver. He was named first team all-state and allleague in football as a senior. Tabbed the Greater Spokane League’s Allpurpose Player of the Year as a junior. Holds his high school’s record with 53 career touchdowns. He also lettered four times in track. He holds the school mark in the 40-yard dash. Served as team captain and was the team MVP in track as a junior and senior. He was chosen football team captain and MVP in football his senior year. His high school football coach was Mike McLaughlin. CAREER HIGHS: He had five receptions, including a 15-yarder for a touchdown in an FCS playoff game against Coastal Carolina last season. He had 48 receiving yards versus Eastern Washington a year ago. He had a 54-yard run against Oklahoma Panhandle State in 2013. He had a careerlong 29-yard kickoff return against Northern Arizona in 2012. PERSONAL: His major is undecided at this time. Birth date: Nov. 24, 1993. His parents are Scott and Stephanie Naccarato of Spokane. RECEIVING YEAR G/S 2012 8/0 2013 13/4 Totals 21/4
REC.-YDS. 2-15 17-215 19-230
AVG. 7.5 12.6 21.0
KICK OFF RETURNS YEAR NO-YDS AVG. TD 2012 9-192 21.3 0 2013 7-150 21.4 0 Totals 16-342 21.4 0
TD 0 1 1
LG 11 35 35
LG 29 28 29
Cornerback | 5-8 | 160 | Fr. | RS Parker, Colo. | Regis Jesuit High School MONTANA: Shane is a walk-on competing for playing time. He finished spring drills third on the depth chart at the boundary cornerback position. 2013: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He earned four letters in football and two in track at Regis Jesuit High School. He had 35 tackles (20 solos), six pass deflections, and three interceptions, and returned one pick for a 91-yard touchdown. His sophomore football team finished second in the state with a 13-1 record. His high school football coach was Mark Nolan. PERSONAL: His major is health and human performance. Birth date: May 18, 1995. His parents are Kim and Scott Moody of Parker. His sister, Brooke, is a senior on the Griz soccer team.
Chase
Naccarato
5
Wide Receiver/Returns | 5-7 | 166 | Jr. | 2V Spokane, Wash. | Mt. Spokane HS MONTANA: Chase will see action again at wide receiver and as a returner. He ended spring drills as the starter at UM’s slot receiver position. He is the Grizzlies’ third leading returning receiver. 2013: He played in all 13 games and started in four. He was fourth on the team with 17 receptions. He also had seven punt returns and averaged 21.4 yards per return. He was an All-Big Sky Conference academic team selection. 2012: He played in eight games as a true freshman.
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JR
Nelson
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Cornerback | 6-2 | 177 | So. | 1V Hacienda Heights, Calif. | Glen A. Wilson HS
John
Nguyen
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Running Back/Returns | 5-7 | 180 | So. | 1V Seattle, Wash. | Bellevue HS
MONTANA: JR finished spring drills as the back-up at the boundary cornerback position.
MONTANA: John will see plenty of action at running back and as a returner in 2014.
2013: He played in 11 games and had seven tackles.
2103: He played in 11 games and started in one (Weber State). He was the Grizzlies’ third leading rusher as a true freshman. He rushed for 267 yards and two scores. He was named to the Big Sky Conference’s all-academic team.
2012: He was a Griz redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He was a four-year letterman and three-time all-league pick in football at Glen A. Wilson High School, playing running back and cornerback. His senior season he rushed for 1,704 yards and 13 touchdowns, and 62 tackles in only eight games. He was an All-C.I.F. pick his senior year. His senior season he rushed for 401 yards and five TDs in one game. He lettered twice in basketball and was all-league in hoops his senior season. He was the conference champion in the 300-meter hurdles as a junior and senior, and C.I.F. finalist in that event his senior year. His prep football coach was Bob Burt. He was the only California prep athlete to earn five letters: football, basketball, track, drama, and choir. CAREER HIGHS: He had two tackles against Appalachian State in the 2013 opener. PERSONAL: He has not decided on a major. Birth date: Nov. 30, 1993. His parents are Richard Nelson and Michelle Layne of Hacienda Heights. He was born in Queens, New York. Year G/S UT AT TT TL Sack 2013 11/0 3 4 7 0 0 Year Int. PD FR FF Blk 2013 0 0 0 0 0
HIGH SCHOOL: He had a prolific senior season at prep powerhouse Bellevue High School, rushing for 1,217 yards and 18 touchdowns, helping the Wolverines continue their 40- game winning streak. His prep football team went 14-0 in 2012 en route to winning its fifth straight Washington Class 3A state title. His high school head coach was Butch Goncharoff. He rushed for two touchdowns in the 3A title game as a junior in 2011. CAREER HIGHS: He rushed 22 times for 144 yards and with a careerlong 35-yarder last season against Oklahoma Panhandle State. He had one catch in four different games a year ago, including a long of 19 yards at South Dakota. His longest kickoff return was 21 yards against Eastern Washington. PERSONAL: His major is business. Birth date: Oct. 14, 1994. His mom is Hoa Nguyen of Seattle. His older brother, Peter, finished his career ranked sixth in school history with 1,985 rushing yards. RUSHING Year G/S 2013 11/1
Att. 59
Net Yds. Avg. 267-4.5
TD 2
LG 35
RECEIVING Year Rec. Yds.-Avg. TD LG 2013 4 22-5.5 0 19 KICKOFF RETURNS Year G/S Att. Net Yds. Avg. TD LG 2013 11/1 3 58-19.3 0 21 PUNT RETURNS Year Att. Yds.-Avg. TD LG 2013 4 1-0.2 0 13
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Addison
Owen
Defensive End | 6-2 | 220 | Jr. | 2V Vancouver, Wash. | Camas HS
Chris
Parker
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Cornerback | 6-0 | 185 | Fr. | RS Sioux Falls, S.D. | Washington HS
MONTANA: Addison missed spring drills to recover from off-season surgery, but will be 100 percent by the start of fall camp in early August. He was moved from linebacker to defensive end in the spring.
MONTANA: Chris is a talented young player who should see action this season. He ended spring drills competing for the back-up job at the field cornerback position with fellow redshirt freshman Ryan McKinley.
2013: He played in 11 games, missing two because of an injury. He was UM’s 19th leading tackler with 14 stops.
2013: He was a redshirt.
2012: He played in all 11 contests. 2011: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He was a first team all-state selection as an all-purpose player as a senior. His Camas High School team went 11-1 and was ranked sixth in the state, losing 27-24 in overtime to Lake High in a state quarterfinal game his senior year. He rushed 29 times for 152 yards in that state quarterfinal contest. He was a two time first team all-conference pick. His football squads won league champion teams his junior and senior seasons. He also lettered in basketball (three) and track (one). His prep football coach was John Eagle. CAREER HIGHS: He had five tackles against Oklahoma Panhandle State last season, and also had an interception and a fumble recovery in that game. He had a tackle for loss against Liberty in 2012. PERSONAL: His major is anthropology. Birth date: April 21, 1993. His parents are Angela Owen and Mark Riehl of Vancouver, Wash. Year G/S UT 2012 11/0 2 2013 11/0 3 Totals 22/0 5
AT TT TL Sack 11 13 1(-2) 0 13 16 0 0 24 29 1(-2) 0
Year Int. PD QBH FR FF Blk 2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 1 0 0 1 0 0 Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0
HIGH SCHOOL: He had 38 tackles, including seven for loss, along with 10 pass deflections as Washington High won its third state title in the past four seasons. His prep football teams won state championships in 2009, 2010, and 2012, going 13-0 each year. His senior year he had 38 tackles, including seven stops for loss. He had 18 punt returns for a 19.2-yard average his senior year. As a junior he had 13 pass deflections, two picks, and scored two touchdowns via kickoff returns. He was an all-state selection at defensive back and at returner as a junior and senior. He was a three-year letterman in football and earned four in track and field. He prepped at the same school as Griz senior safety Matt Hermanson, and his coach there was Matt’s dad, Brian Hermanson. PERSONAL: His major is psychology. Birth date: Oct. 31, 1994. His parents are Kim and Vernon Parker of Sioux Falls.
Zach
Peevey
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Nose Tackle | 6-2 ½ | 255 | So. | 1V Missoula, Mont. | Hellgate HS MONTANA: Zach will see action at nose tackle, where he is the back-up to senior honors candidate Tonga Takai. He was moved back to defensive tackle from defensive end in the spring of 2014. 2013: He played in 11 games and was an All-Big Sky Conference academic team selection. 2012: He was redshirt HIGH SCHOOL: He was an honorable mention all-state selection at defensive end at local Hellgate High School his junior and senior seasons. He was chosen football defensive MVP his senior year. He was a two-year starter in basketball. He was a first team all-state and an all-tournament pick, as well as team MVP in hoops as a senior. His junior and senior hoop teams finished third in the state. His prep football coach was R.L. Boyle. He was a three-time member of Hellgate High School’s state championship tennis teams in 2010, 2011, and 2012, and won the team’s “Coaches Award” those three seasons. PERSONAL: He is a business administration major. Birth date: July 17, 1993. His parents are Blake and JoAnne Peevey of Missoula. Year G/S UT AT TT TL Sack 2013 11/0 1 2 3 0 0 Year Int. PD FR FF Blk 2013 0 0 0 0 0
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Mike
Ralston
Tight End | 6-5 ½ | 245 | Fr. | RS Oregon City, Ore. | Sheldon HS MONTANA: Mike ended spring drills as the back-up at tight end. 2013: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He was an all-state pick at defensive tackle as a senior when he had team-highs of eight sacks and 18.5 tackles for loss. He was tabbed first all-conference on defense and at punter his senior year. He was also named all-state in baseball (pitcher) in 2013. He was a team captain for his senior football team that went 14-0 and won the Oregon Class 6A title. He earned nine letters: three each in football, basketball, and baseball. He was a two-time team captain in baseball. His head football coach was Lane Johnson. He attended Jesuit High School and won state titles in basketball there in 2011 and 2012. PERSONAL: His major is business. Birth date: Dec. 10, 1994. His parents are Danny and Betsy Ralston of Oregon City.
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Defensive Tackle | 6-3 | 265 | Sr. | 2V Dillon, Mont. | Beaverhead County HS MONTANA: Trevor has improved every season and will be a major contributor in 2014. He is the Grizzlies’ 10th leading returning tackler. He finished spring drills as the back-up at defensive tackle to junior honors candidate Caleb Kidder. 2013: He played in all 13 games and was 16th on the squad with 24 tackles. He was an All-Big Sky Conference academic team selection. 2012: He played in 10 of 11 games. 2011: He was a squad member at Montana. He was moved from linebacker to D-end in the spring. 2010: He was a redshirt at UM.
Aschan
Richards
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Defensive End | 6-6 | 250 | Jr. | SQ Butte, Mont. | Butte Central HS MONTANA: Aschan was moved from tight end to defensive end in the spring. 2012-13: He was a squad member. 2011: He was a redshirt at Montana. HIGH SCHOOL: He was a first team all-state selection at Butte Central High School at tight end his senior year. He was a first team all-conference pick at tight end and at defensive end. He also lettered in basketball and track.
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PERSONAL: He is a history major. Birth date: July 10, 1992.
Marq
Rogers
Wide Receiver | 6-4 | 181 | Fr. | RS Fort Wayne, Ind. | Concordia Lutheran HS MONTANA: Marq is a talented young player who could be a major contributor this season. He finished spring drills as the back-up at the “Z” wide receiver position to junior All-America candidate Ellis Henderson. 2013: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He was one of the leading receivers in the Fort Wayne Summit Athletic League with 50 catches for 683 yards while playing at Concordia Lutheran High School. He earned four letters in basketball and three in football, and an all-conference selection every season that he competed in those two sports. His high school football coach was Tim Mannigel. He was one of the fastest 400-meter runners in the prep ranks as a senior, with a personal best of 48.1. PERSONAL: He has not decided on a major. Birth date: July 2, 1994. His mom is Alesa Rogers of Fort Wayne.
Cameron
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HIGH SCHOOL: He earned 10 letters at Beaverhead County High School: four in track and field and three in both football and basketball. He was a two-time all-state and all-conference pick in football. He was tabbed all-state and the conference co-MVP in hoops as a senior. His prep basketball squad won the state championship in 2009. He served as team captain in football and basketball. His high school football coach was former (1978-80) Griz starting defensive back and punter Terry Thomas.
Offensive Tackle | 6-5 | 245 | Fr. | RS West Jordan, Utah | Juan Diego Catholic HS
PERSONAL: His major is management information systems. Birth date: April 29, 1992. His parents are Craig and Darla Rehm of Dillon. (Pronounced: Raim).
MONTANA: Cameron is vying for playing time.
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Rokich
2013: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He earned three letters in football and two in track at Juan Diego Catholic High School. He was named to the All-Region team as a senior and participated in Utah’s annual all-star game. His 2010 team was the state champion. His teams won region titles in 2010, 2011, and 2012. His high school football coach was John Colosimo. PERSONAL: His major is business. Birth date: March 29, 1995. His parents are Peter and Dannette Rokich of West Jordan.
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Saylor
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Tucker
Schye
Linebacker | 6-4 | 225 | Fr. | RS Malta, Mont. | Malta HS
Tight End | 6-5 | 235 | Sr. | 3V Vancouver, Wash. | Union HS (Camas Wash.) MONTANA: Mitch was moved from wide receiver to tight end in the spring of 2014. He concluded spring drills as the back-up at tight end. 2013: He played in 10 games and had eight catches. He missed a lot of action due to injury issues. 2012: He participated in all 11 games and started in nine. He was UM’s fourth-leading receiver with 22 receptions. 2011: He was unable to play for the first month of the season because of an injury, but ended up participating in nine games. 2010: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He earned 10 letters in Union High School in Camas, Wash.: four in basketball, and three in football and track. He was a threetime team captain in football. He was tabbed the MVP of the 3A-4A EastWest All-Star Game in 2010, when he had seven catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-9 victory by the East. He was named first team all-region and all-league his senior year. His prep football coach was Cale Piland. CAREER HIGHS: He had touchdown catches at Northern Arizona and against Coastal Carolina last season. He had five receptions at North Dakota in 2012. He had 54 yards receiving against Southern Utah as a sophomore. He had a career-long 51-yard catch against Northern Colorado in 2011. PERSONAL: His major is communication studies. Birth date: Sept. 16, 1991. His parents are Brent and Raemarie Saylor of Vancouver. Year G/S Rec. Yards-Avg. 2011 9/0 10 110-11.0 2012 11/9 22 216-9.8 2013 10/0 8 88-11.0 TOTAL 30/9 40 414-10.4
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TD Long 0 51 0 43 2 20 2 51
MONTANA: Tucker is an outstanding young player who may start in 2014 as a redshirt freshman at the “Mike” linebacker position. 2013: He was a redshirt. He was named UM’s “Scout Team Player of the Year” on defense. HIGH SCHOOL: He was the defensive leader for the State B runner-up Mustangs as a senior, and team captain and MVP that season. He racked up 100 tackles in 12 games, including 20 sacks his senior year. He had 10 forced fumbles, including five in the playoffs, as well as an interception that he returned for a touchdown. He was all-state in football in 2011 and 2012. Named to Great Falls Tribune’s Super State team. He was named his football team’s “Outstanding Defensive Player” as a junior. He earned 11 letters: four each in football and track, and three in basketball. His prep football coach was Scott King. PERSONAL: He is undecided on a major. Birth date: April 7, 1994. His parents are Tad and Amy Schye of Malta.
Makena
Simis
17
Quarterback | 6-2 | 210 | Fr. | RS Boise, Idaho | Capital HS MONTANA: Makena is a talented young player who is competing for playing time. 2013: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He completed 180 of 263 passes for 2,240 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior at Boise’s Capital High School, and rushed for 535 yards and eight TDs. He first team all-state. He was named the Southern Idaho Conference “Player of the Year. ” He served as a captain in the EastWest Shrine Game. Career-wise he had 5,085 total career yards and 51 touchdowns. His head coach in football was his father, Todd Simis. He earned three letters in both football and baseball, and team captain in both sports as a senior. He was tabbed his high school’s Athlete of the Year. PERSONAL: His major is education. Birth date: April 20, 1995. His parents are Todd and Lissa Simis of Boise. He hopes to teach high school government and coach football after graduation.
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Shay
SmithwickHann
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Quarterback | 6-4 | 219 | Sr. | 3V Kalispell, Mont. | Glacier HS
Cooper
Sprunk
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MONTANA
Tight End | 6-4 | 250 | Fr. | RS Portland, Ore. | Jesuit HS
MONTANA: Shay concluded spring drills as the back-up at quarterback. He has passed for 1,027 career yards and 10 touchdowns.
MONTANA: Cooper is competing for “PT” at tight end.
2013: He saw limited action, playing in eight games. He rushed five times for 64 yards and two touchdowns. He was named to the All-Big Sky Conference academic team for the second year in a row and maintains a 3.97 GPA.
HIGH SCHOOL: He was a starter at tight end for the 12-3 Jesuit High School Crusaders his senior season. His high school football coach was Ken Potter. His prep football team lost to eventual 6A champion Sheldon High School 35-28 in the state semi-finals in 2012. He also lettered in basketball. His senior basketball team went 27-3 en route to the league title.
2012: He played in eight games and started in the last three, going 2-1 as a starter. 2011: He played in four games and earned a letter. 2010: He was a redshirt at UM. HIGH SCHOOL: He passed for 1,900 yards and 10 TDs and rushed for 724 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior at Glacier High School. He was a second team all-state quarterback as a senior. His prep football coach was former (1988-90) Griz starting quarterback Grady Bennett. He passed for 2,340 yards and 22 scores as a junior. He was first team all-state in basketball as a junior and sophomore. He lettered four times in football, and was team captain in that sport twice. He was a three-time team captain in basketball. He also lettered in track. He was an academic all-state selection, and a member of the National Honor Society, maintaining a 4.0 GPA. CAREER HIGHS: He had a 41-yard touchdown run at UC Davis last season, and also had a TD run against Weber State a year ago. He was 26-of-39-0 passing for 306 yards and three touchdowns at North Dakota in 2012, and also had three TD passes against Idaho State that season. He had a 72-yard completion at Weber State in 2012.
2013: He was a redshirt.
PERSONAL: His major is business. Birth date: June 29, 1995. His parents are Eric and Kim Sprunk of Portland.
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YEAR G/S Comp-Att.-Int. Pct. Yds. TD LG 2011 4/0 0-3--0 0.00 0 0 0 2012 8/3 85-139-3 61.2 993 8 72 2013 8/0 4-13-0 30.8 34 2 16 TOTAL 20/3 89-155-3 57.4 1,027 10 73
HIGH SCHOOL: He had an exceptional senior year with 92 receptions for 1,138 yards and 14 touchdowns, and also rushed for 564 yards and nine TDs (a 7.2-yard average per tote). On defense, he had 53 tackles, three sacks, and four picks as a two-way star at Sheldon High School. He was the state 6A “Defensive Player of the Year” as a senior for his 14-0 state champion team. He was all-state pick at wide receiver and at defensive back his junior and senior seasons. As a senior he was named the league’s offensive and defensive MVP. He was team captain in football, basketball, and baseball his junior and senior seasons. His prep football teams had a four-year combined record of 52-2. His prep coaches were Lane and Marty Johnson (Marty is QB Jordan Johnson’s dad).
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PERSONAL: He is undecided on a major. Birth date: Dec. 24, 1994. His parents are Curt and Kim Strahm of Eugene.
PERSONAL: His major is finance. His parents are Jim Hann and Lori Smithwick-Hann of Kalispell. His dad Jim played tight end for the Grizzlies in 1971-72. Birth date: July 30, 1991.
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Offensive Tackle | 6-6 | 280 | So. | TR Kalispell, Mont. | Lewis & Clark College/ Glacier HS
MONTANA: Jackson was moved from tight end to the offensive line in the spring and will start at left tackle. HIGH SCHOOL: He was a two-year letterman in football at Glacier High School. His prep football coach was former (1988-90) Griz starting quarterback Grady Bennett. PERSONAL: His major is psychology. Birth date: Feb. 15, 1994. His parents are John and Katie Thiebes of Palm Desert, Calif. His grandfather, Joseph Thiebes, lettered in football at Montana in 1942.
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Offensive Guard | 6-7 | 295 | So. | SQ Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Washington HS MONTANA: McCauley finished spring drills as the back-up at left guard. 2013: He was a squad member. 2012: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He was a Mississippi Valley Conference and All-Cedar Rapids first team selection at Washington High School his senior season for his 8-4 team. He anchored the right tackle position on an offense that averaged 33.8 points and 242.8 rushing yards per game. His senior squad advanced to the quarter-finals of the Class 4A playoffs. As a senior he allowed zero sacks in 235 pass attempts, and averaged five knockdowns a game. He was ranked the 17th top player in the state by Iowa Preps. His high school football coach was Tony Lombardi. PERSONAL: He is a history major. His parents are Mark Todd and Susan Pfeiler-Todd of Cedar Rapids. Birth date: August 20, 1993. He had a 3.7 GPA in high school.
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MONTANA games. His junior football team went 14-0 en route to the state title. He set a record in the state championship playoffs with 271 receiving yards (on just nine catches), and his three TD grabs tied the state standard in the title game (against Tumwater HS in the 2A state championship game). Career-wise he had 157 catches for 2,579 yards and 28 touchdowns. He earned 12 letters: four each in football, basketball, and baseball. His high school football coach was Curt Kramme. PERSONAL: His major is accounting. Birth date: Oct. 19, 1994. His parents are David and Kathy Vis of Lynden.
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Wide Receiver/Returner | 6-0 | 180 | Jr. | 2V Eugene, Ore. | Marist HS
MONTANA: Taylor did not participate in 2014 spring drills to recover from off-season surgery. He might redshirt this season. 2013: He played in five of UM’s first six games and then missed the rest of the season because of an injury. He had six receptions. 2012: He played as a true freshman and had 5 receptions. HIGH SCHOOL: He was named first team 5A all-state by the Oregonian. His senior year he had 40 catches for 810 yards and 11 touchdowns. Career-wise he had 2,805 receiving yards for 44 touchdowns. As a junior his Spartan team went 12-1, and he had 58 catches for 1,144 yards and 18 scores that season, and was named to the all-state team. His high school football coach was Frank Geske. He had 27 receptions for 547 yards and nine TDs as a sophomore, when Marist went 14-0 and won the 5A crown. He won state titles in the 100 and 200 meters his junior and senior seasons. He had personal bests of 10.84 in the 100 meters and 22.36 in the 200 meters. CAREER HIGHS: He had two receptions for 43 yards and a long of 28 yards at North Dakota last season. He had a 9-yard touchdown catch versus Oklahoma Panhandle State last season. PERSONAL: He’s a business administration major. Birth date: Sept. 10, 1993. His parents are George and Stephanie Walcott of Eugene. His dad was the Pac-10 champion in the 200 while competing for Oregon in 1983, and is currently the track coach at Churchill High School in Eugene. Year G/S Rec. Yards-Avg. 2012 7/0 5 33-6.6 2013 5/0 7 87-14.5 Totals 12/0 12 120-10.0
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Linebacker | 6-3 | 205 | Fr. | RS Lynden, Wash. | Lynden HS
MONTANA: Zach was moved from wide receiver to linebacker in the 2014 spring drills. He is competing for playing time at the “Sam” linebacker position. 2013: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He was one of the top-ranked wide receivers in the state of Washington for the13-1 and state champion Lions in 2012. His senior year he had 54 receptions for 929 yards and 10 touchdowns in nine
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Offensive Guard | 6-4 | 270 | So. | 1V Bozeman, Mont. | Bozeman HS MONTANA: Ben is expected to start at right guard in 2014. He can also play center and is UM’s back-up at that position. 2013: He played in several games and lettered. He was an All-Big Sky Conference academic team selection. 2012: He was a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: He was a two-time first team all-state selection at offensive tackle at Bozeman High School as a senior. He started at left tackle for the Hawks when they won the 2010 State AA title, going 13-0 that season. He served as team captain his senior year. He was voted “Hawk of the Year” in 2011. He was named his team’s defensive MVP in football as a senior. He was selected the “Outstanding Lineman” in 2010 and 2011. He played in both the East-West Shrine Game and Montana-Dakota All-Star Game. His high school football coach was Troy Purcell. He was named to the Great Falls Tribune's “Super Team.” He also lettered in track. PERSONAL: He is undecided on a major. His parents are Tom and Liz Weyer of Bozeman. Birth date: March 1, 1994. He had a 3.8 GPA in high school. His younger brother, Will, is an incoming freshman quarterback at UM.
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MONTANA Year Int. PD FR FF Blk 2012 0 0 1 0 0 2013 0 1 1 0 0 Totals 0 1 2 0 0
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Fullback | 5-11½ | 250 | Jr. | 1V Compton, Calif. | Boise State/A.B. Miller HS MONTANA: Jamal will start at fullback for the second straight season in 2014. 2013: He started in 11 games, missing two due to an injury. He was named All-Big Sky Conference third team. He was also named to the allleague academic team. He had five catches for 23 yards. He did not have a carry. BOISE STATE: He is a transfer from Boise State. He participated in three games in 2012 for the Broncos. He was a redshirt at BSU in 2011. HIGH SCHOOL: He was a three-year letterman in football at A.B. Miller High School in Fontana, Calif. He was named first team all-league and second team He was a second team All-CIF pick at middle linebacker as a senior. His senior season he had 119 tackles, seven sacks, and three forced fumbles. He was an all-league pick as a junior when he registered 81 tackles. He was a team captain his senior year. He received the coaches award as a junior. He was an All-CBL selection his junior and senior seasons. His prep football coach was Victory Landry. He lettered three times in football and twice in track. PERSONAL: His major is political science. Birth date: Jan. 12, 1993. His parents are Omar Wilson and Janice Hudson of Compton.
Free Safety | 6-1 | 195 | Jr. | 2V Los Angeles, Calif. | St. Bernard HS
MONTANA: Justin ended spring drills as the starter at strong safety. He is the Grizzlies 12th leading returning tackler. 2013: He played in 11 games and had 18 tackles, which were the 18th most in the team. 2012: He played in five games and earned a letter. 2011: He was a gray shirt, who signed to play at Montana in 2010, but did not enroll until the spring of 2011 and redshirted that year. HIGH SCHOOL: He played defensive back and wide receiver as a senior at St. Bernard High School. His senior year he had 65 tackles, four interceptions, three forced fumbles, along with 25 receptions for 570 yards and six touchdowns. He served as team captain his senior year. He was named all-league at wide receiver his senior year. He was named his team’s “Player of the Year” as a senior. He had 17 career interceptions. His prep football coach was Greg Dixon. He earned three letters in football and two in track and field. PERSONAL: His major is communications studies. His parents are Rick and Audrey Whitted of Los Angeles. Birth date: March 17, 1992. Year G/S UT AT TT TL Sack 2012 5/0 2 1 3 0 0 2013 11/0 9 9 18 0 0 Totals 16/0 11 10 21 0 0
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2014 Numerical Roster NO. - NAME 1 - Treshawn Favors 2 - Ryan McKinley 2 - Taylor Walcott 3 - Brady Gustafson 3 - Eric Johnson 4 - Chris Parker 5 - Chase Naccarato 5 - Daniel Sullivan 6 - Jamaal Jones 6 - Tyrel Garner 7 - Ellis Henderson 8 - Travon Van 8 - Manu Rasmussen 9 - Addison Owen 10 - Jordan Johnson 11 - Nate Harris 12 - Matt Hermanson 13 - Josh Janssen 14 - Joshua Dennard 16 - Marq Rogers 17 - Makena Simis 18 - JR Nelson 19 - Shay Smithwick-Hann 24 - Lorenzo Logwood 25 - Shane Moody 26 - Jordan Canada 27 - Nico Graham 28 - Jamaal Anderson 29 - Connor Strahm 31 - Justin Whitted 32 - Zach Vis 33 - Connor Lebsock 34 - Jamal Wilson 35 - Kendrick Van Ackeren 36 - Herbert Gamboa 37 - Zack Wagenmann 38 - John Nguyen 39 - Jake Dallaserra 40 - Cooper Sprunk 41- Mick Delaney 42 - Josh Buss 43 - Nate Bradley 44 - Caleb Kidder 45 - Jeremiah Kose 47 - Derek Crittenden 50 - Aaron Held 51- Tucker Schye 54 - Trevor Rehm 60 - Jackson Thiebes 65 - Jordan Hines 66 - Logan Hines 68 - McCauley Todd 69 - Jared Clark 70 - Ben Weyer 71 - Devon Dietrich 72 - Trevor Poole 76 - David Reese 77 - Cameron Rokich 78 - Clint LaRowe 79 - Max Kelly 80 - Sean Haynes
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POS. RB CB WR QB SS CB WR/Ret. K WR CB WR/Ret. RB Safety DE QB CB FS/Hol. WR CB WR QB CB QB RB CB RB WR Safety LB SS LB LB FB LB LB DE RB FS TE Safety LB NT DT LB DE Snaps LB/snaps DT OT OG OC OG OT OG/OC OG OT OT OT OT OG WR
HT. 5-9 6-1 6-0 6-7 6-2 6-0 5-7 5-10 6-1 6-2 6-0 5-11 6-0 6-2 6-1 5-10 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-4 6-2 6-0 6-4 5-8 5-8 5-9 5-10 5-11 6-0 6-1 6-3 6-2 5-11 ½ 6-1 6-1 6-3 ½ 5-7 5-11 6-4 6-0 6-3 5-10 6-5 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-4 6-3 6-5 6-4 6-4 6-7 6-6 6-4 6-4 6-5 6-7 6-5 6-5 6-7 6-3
WT. 190 188 180 235 190 185 166 185 191 190 185 195 180 225 195 180 202 195 194 181 205 177 219 190 160 190 180 195 235 195 205 205 250 220 215 255 180 190 250 193 195 260 275 230 240 193 225 265 280 285 290 300 270 270 270 285 270 245 290 290 195
YR. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. So. So. So. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Sr.
EXP. RS RS 2V 1V JC RS 2V TR 1V TR 2V 1V HS 2V 3V 2V 3V RS 3V RS RS 1V 3V HS HS 3V RS SQ RS 2V RS 1V 1V 1V 2V 3V 1V 1V RS RS HS RS 2V SQ/RS 2V 1V RS 2V TR 1V 2V SQ JC 1V SQ 3V HS RS 1V 1V 3V
HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOL) Glendale, Ariz. (Mountain Ridge GS) Anthem, Ariz. (Boulder Creek HS) Eugene, Ore. (Marist HS) Billings, Mont. (West HS) San Francisco, Calif. (Laney Junior College) Sioux Falls, SD (Washington HS) Spokane, Wash., (Mt. Spokane HS) Snohomish, Wash. (U of Wyoming) Spanaway, Wash. (U of Washington) Henderson, Nev. (Cornell College-Iowa) Portland, Ore. (Hawaii) San Diego, Calif. (Marshall) Tigard, Ore. (Tigard Senior HS) Vancouver, Wash. (Camas HS) Eugene, Ore. (Sheldon HS) Chino, Calif. (Chino Hills HS) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington HS) Missoula, Mont. (Loyola HS) Phoenix, Ariz. (Brophy Prep) Fort Wayne, Ind. (Concordia Lutheran HS) Boise, Idaho (Capital HS) Haceinda Heights, Calif. (Glen Wilson HS) Kalispell, Mont. (Glacier HS) Oakland, Calif. (St. Mary’s College HS) Parker, Colo. (Regis Jesuit HS) Duarte, Calif. (South Hills HS) Missoula, Mont. (Big Sky HS) Fontana, Calif. (San Bernardino Valley Col.) Eugene, Ore. (Sheldon HS) Los Angeles, Calif. (St. Bernard HS) Lynden, Wash. (Lynden HS) Billings, Mont. (Skyview HS) Compton, Calif. (Boise State) Bellevue, Wash. (Hawaii) San Clemente, Calif. (San Clemente HS) Missoula, Mont. (Sentinel HS) Seattle, Wash. (Bellevue HS) Butte, Mont. (Butte HS) Tigard, Ore. (Jesuit HS) Bozeman, Mont. (Bozeman HS) Boise, Idaho (Mountain View HS) Billings, Mont. (West HS) Helena, Mont. (Capital HS) Oceanside, Calif. (Palomar College) Whitefish, Mont. (Whitefish HS) Sacramento, Calif. (El Camino HS) Malta, Mont. (Malta HS) Dillon, Mont. (Beaverhead Co. HS) Kalispell, Mont. (Lewis & Clark College) Phoenix, Ariz. (Phoenix College) Phoenix, Ariz. (Phoenix College) Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Washington HS) San Diego, Calif. (Citrus College) Bozeman, Mont. (Bozeman HS) Woodinville, Wash. (Woodinville HS) Spokane, Wash. (Ferris HS) Clackamas, Ore. (Clackamas HS) West Jordan, Utah (Juan Diego Cath. HS) Miles City, Mont. (Custer County HS) Spokane, Wash. (Gonzaga Prep) Los Angeles, Calif. (Bishop Alemany HS)
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2014 Numerical Roster NO. - NAME 81 - Mitch Saylor 82 - Jermaine Jones 83 - Ryan Burke 84 - Kevin Berland 85 - Reese Carlson 86 - Austin Carver 87 - Chris Lider 88 - Stephen Shaw 89 - Aschan Richards 90 - Bo Harris 91 - Tyrone Holmes 93 - Zach Peevey 94 - Harrison Greenberg 95 - Tonga Takai 96 - Josh Horner 97 - Ryan Johnson 98 - Mike Ralston
POS. TE TE WR WR WR WR K P DE DT DE DT K DT/Snaps TE DE TE
HT. 6-5 6-2 6-4 5-9 6-4 6-0 6-1 6-3 6-6 6-3 6-4 6-2 ½ 5-8 6-2 6-4 6-2 ½ 6-5
WT. 235 225 190 175 215 195 199 242 250 280 245 255 170 310 230 255 245
YR. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. So. So. Sr. Fr. So. Fr.
EXP. 3V JC SQ SQ HS RS 2V 2V SQ SQ 2V 1V SQ 3V HS SQ RS
HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOL) Vancouver, Wash. (Union HS/Camas, WA) Oakland, Calif. (Laney College) Billings, Mont. (Central Catholic HS) Missoula, Mont. (Loyola HS) Gig Harbor, Wash. (Gig Harbor HS) Dillon, Mont. (Beaverhead County HS) Bellevue, Wash. Sammamish HS) Boise, Idaho (Capital HS) Butte, Mont. (Butte Central HS) Fairfield, Mont. (Fairfield HS) Eagle Point, Ore. (Eagle Point HS) Missoula, Mont. (Hellgate HS) Lake Oswego, Ore. (Lake Oswego HS) Waipahu, Hawaii (Damien Memorial HS) Great Falls, Mont. (C.M. Russell HS) Vancouver, Wash. (Mountain View HS) Oregon City, Ore. (Sheldon HS)
KEY: V=varsity letter(s). SQ=Squad member/No letter. HS=High school exp. only. 2014 COACHING STAFF: Mick Delaney (Western Montana College, 1964) head coach. Ty Gregorak (Colorado, 2001), defensive coordinator/linebackers. Lawrence (Legi) Suiaunoa (Nevada, 2002), Associate head coach/defensive line. Scott Gragg (Montana 1995), assistant head coach/co-offensive coordinator/O-line. Aric Williams (Oregon State, 2005), cornerbacks. Justin Green (Montana 2011), running backs, recruiting coordinator. Kefense Hynson (Willamette, 2003), co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks. Ross Brunelle (Montana, 2009) tight Ends & co-special teams coord. Mike Gerber (Maine, 1981), strength and conditioning coach. Jake Cookus (Oregon State, 2001), safeties & co-special teams coord.; Torrey Myers (Western New Mexico, 2002), wide receivers. Kade Rannings (Oregon State, 2005), video coordinator/assistant offensive line; Roland Ford, (Oregon, 2007), Director of Football Operations.
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2014 Grizzlies' Alphabetical Roster Name Jamaal Anderson Kevin Berland Nate Bradley Ryan Burke Josh Buss Jordan Canada Reese Carlson Austin Carver Austin Chadderdon Jared Clark Tristen Clark Shayne Cochran Derek Crittenden Ben D’Alton Jake Dallaserra Kyle Davis Mick Delaney Joshua Dennard Devon Dietrich Evan Epperly Treshawn Favors Sean Foley Herbert Gamboa Nico Graham Harrison Greenberg Brady Gustafson Bo Harris Nate Harris Sean Haynes Aaron Held Ellis Henderson Matt Hermanson Jordan Hines Logan Hines Tyrone Holmes Josh Janssen Carl Johnson Eric Johnson Jordan Johnson Ryan Johnson Jamaal Jones Jermaine Jones Riley Kack Max Kelly Caleb Kidder Jeremiah Kose Nikolai LaCour Clint LaRowe Connor Lebsock Chris Lider Caleb Lyons
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Pos. Safety WR DT WR LB RB WR WR FB OL WR LB DE DL Safety DT Safety CB/Ret. OC Safety RB WR LB WR K QB DT CB WR Snaps WR/Ret. FS/Hol. OG OC DE WR RB Safety QB DE WR TE FB OG DT LB LB OT LB K WR
Ht. 5-11 5-9 5-10 6-4 6-3 5-9 6-4 6-0 6-2 6-5 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-3 5-11 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-4 5-10 5-9 5-10 6-1 5-10 5-8 6-7 6-3 5-10 6-3 6-1 6-0 6-1 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-0 6-0 6-2 6-1 6-2 ½ 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-7 6-5 6-2 6-2 ½ 6-5 6-2 6-1 5-9
Wt. 195 175 260 190 195 190 215 195 200 270 180 210 240 230 190 245 193 194 270 180 190 165 220 180 170 235 280 180 195 193 185 202 271 290 245 195 180 190 195 255 191 225 240 290 275 230 205 290 205 199 185
Yr. Sr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. So. So. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr.
Exp. SQ SQ RS SQ HS 3V HS RS HS JC HS HS 2V HS 1V HS RS 3V SQ HS RS HS 2V RS SQ 1V SQ 2V 3V 1V 2V 3V 1V 2V 2V RS HS JC 3V SQ 1V JC HS 1V 2V SQ/RS HS 1V 1V 2V HS
Hometown (Previous School) Fontana, Calif. (San Bernardino Valley College) Missoula, Mont. (Loyola HS) Billings, Mont. (West HS) Billings, Mont. (Central Catholic HS) Boise, Idaho (Mountain View HS) West Covina, Calif. (South Hills HS) Gig Harbor, Wash. (Gig Harbor HS) Dillon, Mont. (Beaverhead County HS) Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (Coeur d’Alene) San Diego, Calif. (Citrus College) Deer Lodge, Mont. (Powell County HS) Culbertson, Mont. (Culbertson HS) Whitefish, Mont. (Whitefish HS) Billings, Mont. (Billings Central HS) Butte, Mont. (Butte HS) San Diego, Calif. (Cathedral Catholic HS) Bozeman, Mont. (Bozeman HS) Phoenix, Ariz. (Brophy Prep) Woodinville, Wash. (Woodinville HS) Kalispell, Mont. (Glacier HS) Glendale, Ariz. (Mountain Ridge HS) Whitefish, Mont. (Whitefish HS San Clemente, Calif. (San Clemente HS) Missoula, Mont. (Big Sky HS) Lake Oswego, Ore. (Lake Oswego HS) Billings, Mont. (West HS) Fairfield, Mont. (Fairfield HS) Chino, Calif. (Chino Hills HS) Los Angeles, Calif. (Bishop Alemany HS) Sacramento, Calif. (El Camino HS) Portland, Ore. (U of Hawaii/Skyview HS) Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington HS) Phoenix, Ariz. (Phoenix College) Phoenix, Ariz. (Phoenix College) Eagle Point, Ore. (Eagle Point HS) Missoula, Mont. (Loyola HS) Hardin, Mont. (Hardin HS) San Francisco, Calif. (Laney College) Eugene, Ore. (Sheldon HS) Vancouver, Wash. (Mountain View HS) Spanaway, Wash. (U of Washington) Oakland, Calif. (Laney College) Bozeman, Mont. (Bozeman HS) Spokane, Wash. (Gonzaga Prep) Helena, Mont. (Capital HS) Oceanside, Calif. (Palomar JC) Redmond, Wash. (Redmond HS) Miles City, Mont. (Custer County HS) Billings, Mont. (Skyview HS) Bellevue, Wash. Sammamish HS) Lakewood, Wash. (Lakes HS)
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2014 Grizzlies' Alphabetical Roster Name Jake Mann Milan Marrero Ryan McKinley Nick Mertes Evan Miksch Shane Moody Chase Naccarato JR Nelson John Nguyen Addison Owen Chris Parker Zach Peevey Trevor Poole Mike Ralston Manu Rasmussen David Reese Trevor Rehm Aschan Richards Tyler Richtmyer Marq Rogers Cameron Rokich Mitch Saylor Tucker Schye Stephen Shaw Makena Simis Shay Smithwick-Hann Cooper Sprunk Connor Strahm Dylan Stenseth Kole Swartz Tonga Takai Jackson Thiebes Alex Thomas Reggie Tilleman McCauley Todd Travon Van Kenderick Van Ackeren Zach Vis Taylor Walcott Zack Wagenmann Ben Weyer Will Weyer Justin Whitted Jamal Wilson
Pos. Safety LB CB DE DE CB WR/Ret. CB RB/Ret. DE CB DT OT TE Safety OT DT DE LB WR OT TE LB P QB QB TE LB LB TE DT/Snaps OT LB TE OG RB/WR LB LB WR DE OC/OG QB FS FB
Ht. Wt. 6-1 185 5-11 200 6-1 188 6-3 230 6-3 255 5-8 160 5-7 166 6-2 177 5-7 180 6-2 225 6-0 185 6-2 ½ 255 6-5 285 6-5 245 6-0 180 6-7 270 6-3 265 6-6 250 6-2 215 6-4 181 6-5 245 6-5 235 6-4 225 6-3 242 6-2 205 6-4 219 6-4 250 6-1 235 6-2 225 6-5 225 6-2 310 6-5 260 6-0 215 6-4 195 6-7 300 5-11 195 6-1 220 6-3 205 6-0 180 6-3 ½ 255 6-4 270 6-5 208 6-1 195 5-11 ½ 250
Yr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr.
Exp. HS HS RS HS HS HS 2V 1V 1V 2V RS 1V 3V RS HS HS 2V SQ HS RS RS 3V RS 2V RS 3V RS RS HS HS 3V TR HS HS SQ 1V 1V RS 1V 3V 1V HS 2V 1V
Hometown (Previous School) Encinitas, Calif. (La Costa Canyon HS) San Diego, Calif. (Francis Parker HS) Anthem, Ariz. (Boulder Creek HS) Edina, Minn. (Edina HS) Lake Stevens, Wash. (Lake Stevens HS) Parker, Colo. (Regis Jesuit HS) Spokane, Wash., (Mt. Spokane HS) Haceinda Heights, Calif. (Glen Wilson HS) Seattle, Wash. (Bellevue HS) Vancouver, Wash. (Camas HS) Sioux Falls, SD (Washington HS) Missoula, Mont. (Hellgate HS) Spokane, Wash. (Ferris HS) Oregon City, Ore. (Sheldon HS) Tigard, Ore. (Tigard Senior HS) Clackamas, Ore. (Clackamas HS) Dillon, Mont. (Beaverhead Co. HS) Butte, Mont. (Butte Central HS) Missoula, Mont. (Sentinel HS) Fort Wayne, Ind. (Concordia Lutheran HS) West Jordan, Utah (Juan Diego HS) Vancouver, Wash. (Union HS/Camas, WA) Malta, Mont. (Malta HS) Boise, Idaho (Capital HS) Boise, Idaho (Capital HS) Kalispell, Mont. (Glacier HS) Tigard, Ore. (Jesuit HS) Eugene, Ore. (Sheldon HS) Lewiston, Mont. (Fergus HS) Missoula, Mont. (Hellgate HS) Waipahu, Hawaii (Damien Memorial HS) Kalispell, Mont. (Lewis & Clark College) Great Falls, Mont. (C.M. Russell HS) Gensesee, Idaho (Genesee HS) Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Washington HS) San Diego, Calif. (Marshall) Bellevue, Wash. (Hawaii) Lynden, Wash. (Lynden HS) Eugene, Ore. (Marist HS) Missoula, Mont. (Sentinel HS) Bozeman, Mont. (Bozeman HS) Bozeman, Mont. (Bozeman HS) Los Angeles, Calif. (St. Bernard HS) Compton, Calif. (Boise State)
KEY: V=varsity letter(s) won. SQ=Squad member/No letter. HS=High school experience only.
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New Grizzlies – Class of 2014 24 PLAYERS: 6 linebackers; 4 defensive linemen; 4 wide receivers; 3 safeties; 2 fullbacks; 2 tight ends. 1 quarterback; 1 offensive lineman; 1 running back. • Josh Buss, LB, 6-3, 195, Fr., HS, Boise, Idaho (Mountain View HS): Josh rushed for a 5A Southern Idaho Conference-best 1,939 yards and 25 touchdowns...senior team was 7-3 and reached the state quarterfinals...earned three letters in football, four in lacrosse, and one in wrestling...Southern Idaho “Player of the Year”... first team all-state running back as a junior and senior...freshman and junior lacrosse teams won state titles, and he was tabbed an All-American in that sport as a junior... team MVP in football as a senior; offensive player of the year as a junior; and outstanding wide receiver as a sophomore...team captain in football for head coach Judd Benedick...major is business or criminal justice...birth date: Dec. 4, 1995...Josh’s parents are Kristi Tippetts of Boise and Joe Buss of Meridian. • Reese Carlson, WR, 6-4, 215, Fr., HS, Gig Harbor, Wash. (Gig Harbor HS): A three-year letterman in football...team captain as a junior and voted “Most Promising Junior” by his teammates...second team all-league at wide receiver as a junior...honorable mention all-conference his senior season for his 7-2 team, but he played in just four games (and had 22 catches for 342 yards and two touchdowns) because of an injury...rated number 5 receiver in Washington by Northwest Elite Index...an East-West All-Star Game alternate...his football coach was Aaron Chantler...he will major in sociology...birth date: Sept. 4, 1995...his parents are Eric and Laura Carlson of Gig Harbor. • Austin Chadderdon, FB, 6-2, 240, Fr., HS, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (Coeur d’ Alene HS): Austin has accepted an admissions offer from UM for Fall 2014... a three-year letterman in football...all-state and all-conference as a senior...led the state of Idaho with 14.5 sacks, and also had 52 tackles...a team captain his senior season...his teams won state championships in 2012, 2011, and 2013...his head coach was Shawn Amos...he will major in business administration...birth date: Jan. 26, 1996...his parents are Kim and Brian Seymour of Hayden, Idaho. • Tristen Clark, WR, 6-2, 180, Fr., HS, Deer Lodge, Mont. (Powell County HS): Tristen has accepted an admissions offer from UM for Fall 2014...he was a four-sport letterman in football (4), golf (4), basketball (3), and track (2)...all-state in football as a senior when he caught 58 passes for 1,051 yards and 14 touchdowns...all-state and all-conference in track as a junior...also all-state pick in golf...three-time team captain in football...voted most inspirational in football as a senior...his high school football coach was Albert Cutler...he will major in education...birth date: Dec. 20, 1995...his parents are Lee and Stacey Clark of Opportunity, Montana. • Shayne Cochran, LB, 6-1, 210, Fr., HS, Culbertson, Mont. (Culbertson HS): Shane has earned 10 letters: four in football, and three in both basketball and track...a first team all-state and all-conference selection at running back and linebacker as a junior and senior...rushed for 1,589 yards and 28 touchdowns, and averaged 8.5 yards a run, and also had 85 tackles on defense...was team captain as a senior for his 8-2 team...prep coach was David Helmer his senior year, and Rob Oelkers previous three seasons...will major in business...birth date: Oct. 31, 1995...his parents are Laurie and Lary Pearson and Cory and Kathryn Cochran of Culbertson. • Ben D’Alton, DL, 6-3, 230, Fr., HS, Billings, Mont. (Billings Central Catholic HS): Ben has accepted an admissions offer from UM for Fall 2014...Ben was a three-year letterman in football...his 2012 football team was 12-0 and the State “A” champion...was team captain and Most Valuable Lineman as a senior...first team all-state offensive tackle as a senior..two-time first team all-league pick at OT...named to academic all-state squad...his high school football coach was Jim Stanton...will major in business (finance)...birth date: Dec. 1, 1995...his parents are Bill and Moira D’Alton of Billings. • Kyle Davis, DT, 6-1, 245, Fr., HS, San Diego, Calif. (Cathedral Catholic HS): Kyle has accepted an admissions offer from UM for Fall 2014...he earned four letters in football and two in wrestling...he was co-captain in football as a senior...Eastern League Defensive Player of the Year, first team all-league, and “Outstanding Lineman” following his senior campaign...three-time all-league selection at defensive end...all-conference wrestler... career-wise he had 180 tackles, 23 sacks, and three fumble recoveries...his head coach was Sean Doyle...he plans to major in biology and hopes to become a physician...birth date: Sept. 21, 1995...his parents are Ron and Trelli Davis of San Diego. • Evan Epperly, Safety, 5-10, 180, Fr., HS, Kalispell, Mont. (Glacier HS): Evan has 11 letters: four in basketball and track, and three in football...he was a first team all-state pick at wide receiver and cornerback...had 55 catches for 1,126 yards and 14 TDs, along with 51 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and five interceptions his senior season...tabbed “AA” Western offensive MVP...football team was state runner-up in 2013...team captain in football and basketball...invited to play in Montana’s East-West Shrine Game, and the Montana-Dakota All-Star Game...first team all-state in hoops and in track as a junior...all-time leader in assists and steals at Glacier High School...his football coach was former (1988-90) Griz quarterback Grady Bennett...he will major in education...birth date: Aug. 6, 1995...his parents are Jim and Heather Epperly of Bigfork...his aunt, Julie Epperly, played for the Lady Griz from 1988-92. • Sean Foley, WR, 5-10, 165, Fr., HS, Whitefish, Mont. (Whitefish HS): Sean has accepted an admissions offer from UM for Fall 2014... named first team all-state at cornerback his senior year...all-conference selection at defensive back, wide receiver, and as a returner...senior season he had 35 catches for 605 yards and seven TDs; rushed for 363 yards and five scores, and had five interceptions and returned two for touchdowns...also had two kickoff returns for TDs and one punt return for a score...2013 offensive MVP and team captain his senior year...also all-league at receiver as a junior... lettered four times in football and three times in track... track team won the state title his junior year...also team captain in track...high school football coach was Chad Ross..he will major in business...birth date: April 19, 1996...his parents are Bob and Sallie Foley of Whitefish. • Manu Hudson-Rasmussen, Safety, 6-0, 180, Fr., HS, Tigard, Ore. (Tigard Senior HS): Manu lettered three times in football and once in track...was a first team all-state selection at running back and safety as a senior, and tabbed his conference’s offensive player of the year...named to the AIGA Under Armor Polynesian All-America team that year...Rushed for 2,000-plus yards and 38 touchdowns his senior season, along with 13 pass break ups and three tackles for loss on defense...his teams won three Pacific Conference titles from 2011-13, and had an overall record of 37-4...his football coach was Craig Ruecker...he will major in business...birth date: Sept. 23, 1995...his parents are Josh and Sylvia Rasmussen of Tigard.
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New Grizzlies – Class of 2014 • Carl Johnson, RB, 6-0, 180, Fr., HS, Hardin, Mont. (Hardin HS): Carl has accepted an admissions offer from UM for Fall 2014...he earned letters in five sports: football (3), track (4), swimming (2), wrestling (1), and basketball (1)...football captain as a junior and senior, and defensive MVP as a junior... swimming team captain as a junior, and team MVP in that sport twice...named all-conference at running back and linebacker in 2011-12-13... senior year he rushed for 715 yards and had 51 tackles and two interceptions...his prep football coach was Mike Flamm...he plans to major in physical therapy...birth date: Sept. 18, 1995...his parents are Mark and Charlene Johnson of Hardin. • Riley Kack, FB, 6-2, 240, Fr., HS, Bozeman, Mont. (Bozeman HS): Riley has accepted an admissions offer from UM for Fall 2014...a key member of the Hawks’ 13-0 squad that won the state championship in 2013...ranked fifth in school history with 82 career touchdowns...on defense he had 48 knockdowns as a senior and 34 his junior year...junior squad (9-4) was state runners-up...first team all-state and all-conference as a senior...will major in business...birth date: Nov. 20, 1995...his parents are David and Jennifer Kack of Bozeman. • Caleb Lyons, WR, 5-9, 185, Fr., HS, Lakewood, Wash. (Lakes HS): Caleb has accepted an admissions offer from UM for Fall 2014...he was a four-year letterman in football...was team captain as a senior...named first team all-league at wide receiver, returner, and safety...his football team won two league titles in 2010 and 2011, and played in the state playoffs those seasons...first team all-state kick returner as a junior...had 1,276 all-purpose yards and eight touchdowns his senior season, despite missing two games due to an injury...his prep football coach was Dave Miller...he will major in business management...birth date: Nov. 16, 1995...his parents are Sean and Christine Lyons of Lakewood. • Jake Mann, Safety, 6-0, 185, Fr., HS, Carlsbad, Calif. (La Costa Canyon HS): Jake has accepted an admissions offer from UM for Fall 2014...letters in football, basketball, and track...twice all-league pick in football at quarterback for teams that had back-to-back 7-4 records...his high school football coach was Sean Sovacool...rushed for 1,073 yards and eight TDs as a senior, and passed for 673 yards and six scores that season...careerwise he rushed 1,503 yards, and had 2,635 all-purpose yards and 25 TDs..a business major...birth date: June 30, 1996...his parents are Kelly and Liz Mann of Encinitas. • Milan Marrero, LB, 6-0, 200, Fr., HS, San Diego, Calif. (Francis Parker HS): Milan has accepted an admissions offer from UM for Fall 2014...he earned four letters in football and three in lacrosse...team captain in football his senior year...tabbed his conference’s defensive player of the year in 2013...twice named first team all-league...senior squad was 10-1 and conference champion...his senior season he had 90 tackles and nine tackles for loss...his high school football coach was John Morrison...he plans to major in business...birth date: March 1, 1996...his parents are Guillermo Marrero and Joyce Maggiore of San Diego. • Nick Mertes, DE, 6-3, 230, Fr., HS, Edina, Minn. (Edina HS): Nick has accepted an admissions offer from UM for Fall 2014...earned three letters in football and one in track...voted team’s Outstanding Defensive Lineman as a senior...an all-league pick...football team captain his senior season...2012 league champions, and first Edina team to advance to the state playoffs in 30 years...recipient of Hornet Leadership Award...high school football coach was Reed Boltman...major is undecided...birth date: July 29, 1995...his parents are Jack and Lori Mertes of Edina. • Evan Miksch, DE, 6-3, 255, Fr., HS, Lake Stevens, Wash. (Lake Stevens HS): Evan has accepted an admissions offer from UM for Fall 2014...he earned three letters in football...team captain as a senior for his 6-4 conference championship team...his senior season he had 110 tackles, 10 sacks, and two forced fumbles...first team all-state on defense as a senior, and first team all-area on offense that year...all-league pick both ways as a junior...set a school record with 20 career sacks...his football coach was Tom Tri... he will major in physical therapy...birth date: Dec. 19, 1995...his parents are Jon and Connie Miksch of Lake Stevens. • David Reese, OL, 6-7, 270, Fr., HS, Clackamas, Ore. (Clackamas HS): David earned three letters in both football and basketball...he was an honorable mention all-state pick as a senior...a two-time all-league selection...team captain as a senior in football...voted his team’s Lineman of the Year in 2012 and 2013...named “Rookie of the Year” in football as a sophomore...he will major in business...birth date: March 28, 1996...his parents are Jeff and Ashley Reese of Happy Valley, Oregon. • Tyler Richtmyer, LB, 6-2, 215, Fr., HS, Missoula, Mont. (Sentinel HS): Tyler has accepted an admissions offer from UM for Fall 2014... earned three letters in football...first team all-conference and second team all-state at tight end his senior season...a two-time all-league pick at tight end and linebacker...team captain his junior and senior seasons...a two-time academic all-state pick...invited to play in Montana’s East-West Shrine Game... also an outstanding baseball player...his prep football coach was former (2001-03) Griz wide receiver Dane Oliver...he is undecided on a major...birth date: May 2, 1995...his parents are Gary and Susan Richtmyer of Florence. • Dylan Stenseth, LB, 6-2, 225, Fr., HS, Lewiston, Mont. (Fergus HS): Dylan has accepted an admissions offer from UM for Fall 2014... lettered in football, basketball, and track...senior year he had 81 tackles and rushed for 341 yards...all-state at linebacker and punter as a senior, and first team all-league at fullback that season...football team captain his junior and senior seasons...team MVP on offense as a senior and on defense as a junior...a three-time all-conference pick at linebacker and punter...academic all-state as a senior...top 10 qualifier in the javelin with a PR of 171-0...prep football coach was Gary Gebhert...is interested in a career in the medical field...birth date: Nov. 2, 1995...his parents are Warren and Rhonda Stenseth of Lewistown. • Kole Swartz, TE, 6-5, 225, Fr., HS, Missoula, Mont. (Hellgate HS): Kole earned three letters in football and three in basketball...was a second team all-state selection at defensive and honorable mention at tight end his senior year...all-conference and honorable mention all-state on defense as a junior...team captain in football and defensive MVP...member Hellgate’s 21-4 state championship squad in 2012-13...his high school football coach was R.L Boyles...he will be a business administration major...birth date: Feb. 18, 1996...his parents are Sean and Jennifer Swartz of East Clinton.
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New Grizzlies – Class of 2014 • Alex Thomas, LB, 6-0, 215, Fr., HS, Great Falls, Mont. (C.M. Russell HS): Alex was first team all-state as a senior, and also selected to play in the Montana Shrine Game and Bandlands Bowl...a first team all-state pick in track as a sophomore and junior...all-league in football as a junior and senior...team captain in football and track...earned four letters in track and two in football...his high school football coach was Montana Hall of Fame mentor Jack Johnson...career-wise he had 24 sacks, 28 tackles for loss, 15 quarterback hurries, and he blocked four field goals...he is undecided on a major...birth date: Oct. 31, 1995...his parents are David and Lisa Thomas of Great Falls. • Reggie Tilleman, TE, 6-4, 195, Fr., HS, Genesee, Idaho (Genesee HS): Reggie has accepted an admissions offer from UM for Fall 2014... he earned 11 letters: four each in football and basketball, and three in track...all-state defensive end and punter in 2013...all-state selection in basketball as a junior...twice tabbed all-league as a receiver...varsity football captain as a sophomore, junior, and senior, and team’s leading receiver those seasons... currently serving as team captain in hoops...as a senior he had 44 receptions for 587 yards and 12 TDs, along with 60 tackles...prep football coach was Jason Hanson...birth date: Nov. 30, 1995...his parents are Lee and Sherrie Tilleman of Genesee. • Will Weyer, QB, 6-5, 208, Fr., HS, Bozeman, Mont. (Bozeman HS): Will earned three letters in football and he also lettered in basketball and track...led the Hawks to a 13-0 record and state championship in 2013...served as team captain as a junior and senior...chosen “Hawk of the Year”... tabbed offensive MVP and first team all-state as a senior...his prep coach was Troy Purcell...will major in business...birth date: Oct. 16, 1995...his parents are Tim and Liz Weyer of Bozeman...his older brother, Ben Weyer, is a redshirt sophomore offensive lineman at UM.
University of Montana Grizzlies: “Class of 2014" Roster Player Josh Buss Reese Carlson Austin Chadderdon Tristen Clark Shayne Cochran Ben D’Alton Kyle Davis Evan Epperly Sean Foley Manu Hudson-Rasmussen Carl Johnson Riley Kack
Pos. LB WR FB WR LB DL DT Safety WR Safety RB FB
Ht. 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-1 5-10 5-10 6-0 6-0 6-2
Wt. 195 215 200 180 210 230 245 180 165 180 180 240
Yr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.
Exp. HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS
Hometown (Previous School) Boise, Idaho (Mountain View HS) Gig Harbor, Wash. (Gig Harbor HS) Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (Coeur d’Alene) Deer Lodge, Mont. (Powell County HS) Culbertson, Mont. (Culbertson HS) Billings, Mont. (Billings Central HS) San Diego, Calif. (Cathedral Catholic HS) Kalispell, Mont. (Glacier HS) Whitefish, Mont. (Whitefish HS) Tigard, Ore. (Tigard Senior HS) Hardin, Mont. (Hardin HS) Bozeman, Mont. (Bozeman HS)
Player Caleb Lyons Jake Mann Milan Marrero Nick Mertes Evan Miksch David Reese Tyler Richtmyer Dylan Stenseth Kole Swartz Alex Thomas Reggie Tilleman Will Weyer
Pos. WR Safety LB DE DE OL LB LB TE LB TE QB
Ht. 5-9 6-1 5-11 6-3 6-3 6-7 6-2 6-2 6-5 6-0 6-4 6-5
Wt. 185 185 200 230 255 270 215 225 225 215 195 208
Yr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.
Exp. HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS HS
Hometown (Previous School) Lakewood, Wash. (Lakes HS) Encinitas, Calif. (La Costa Canyon HS) San Diego, Calif. (Francis Parker HS) Edina, Minn. (Edina HS) Lake Stevens, Wash. (Lake Stevens HS) Clackamas, Ore. (Clackamas HS) Missoula, Mont. (Sentinel HS) Lewistown, Mont. (Fergus HS) Missoula, Mont. (Hellgate HS) Great Falls, Mont. (C.M. Russell HS) Gensesee, Idaho (Genesee HS) Bozeman, Mont. (Bozeman HS)
SIX STATES: 12-Montana; 3-Washington; 3-California; 3 Idaho; 2-Oregon; 1 Minnesota.
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2013 GAME RESULTS/OVERALL TEAM STATS
2013 Schedule & Results
Opponent
Aug. 31 #12 Appalachian State Sept. 14 at North Dakota Sept. 21 Oklahoma Panhandle State Sept. 28 at #22 Northern Arizona* Oct. 5 Portland State* Oct. 12 at UC Davis* Oct. 19 Cal Poly* Oct. 26 #3 Eastern Washington Nov. 2 at Sacramento State* Nov. 9 at South Dakota Nov. 16 Weber State* Nov. 23 at #13 Montana State* Dec. 7 #11 Coastal Carolina^ *Big Sky Conference game ^2nd Round NCAA playoff game
W/L Score W W W L W W W L W W W W L
30-6 55-17 47-14 16-34 55-27 42-7 21-14 (OT) 37-42 51-48 (OT) 31-27 42-6 28-14 35-42
Attendance 26,293 9,726 25,814 12,640 25,604 7,368 25,913 26,082 6,361 6,567 23,609 21,527 17,345
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Team Statistics UM OPP SCORING 490 298 Points Per Game 37.7 22.9 FIRST DOWNS 283 257 Rushing 110 102 Passing 147 143 Penalty 26 12 RUSHING YARDAGE 2407 1863 Yards gained rushing 2639 2175 Yards lost rushing 232 312 Rushing Attempts 515 471 Average Per Rush 4.7 4.0 Average Per Game 185.2 143.3 TDs Rushing 28 13 PASSING YARDAGE 3483 3090 Comp-Att-Int 227-406-5 277-453-16 Average Per Pass 8.6 6.8 Average Per Catch 15.3 11.2 Average Per Game 267.9 237.7 TDs Passing 35 21 TOTAL OFFENSE 5890 4953 Total Plays 921 924 Average Per Play 6.4 5.4 Average Per Game 453.1 381.0 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 36-754 66-1370 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 31-315 19-163 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 16-141 5-83 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 20.9 20.8 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 10.2 8.6 INT RETURN AVERAGE 8.8 16.6 FUMBLES-LOST 16-9 22-16 PENALTIES-Yards 61-628 94-867 Average Per Game 48.3 66.7 PUNTS-Yards 50-2150 74-2947 Average Per Punt 43.0 39.8 Net punt average 37.7 34.5 KICKOFFS-Yards 87-5358 58-3473 Average Per Kick 61.6 59.9 Net kick average 39.8 38.3 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 30:02 29:58 3RD-DOWN Conversions 78/182 86/203 3rd-Down Pct 43% 42% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 15/25 8/14 4th-Down Pct 60% 57% SACKS BY-Yards 29-166 17-93 MISC YARDS 0 9 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 66 38 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 11-20 11-16 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-1 0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES (45-57) 79% (29-41) 71% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (40-57) 70% (22-41) 54% PAT-ATTEMPTS (59-62) 95% (37-37) 100% ATTENDANCE 170,660 64,189 Games/Avg Per Game 7/24380 6/10698 Neutral Site Games 0/0 Score by quarters Montana Opponents
1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total 133 106 89 149 13 490 86 113 52 44 3 298
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GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G
Jordan Canada 13 Travon Van 11 John Nguyen 11 Joey Counts 8 Jordan Johnson 13 Smithwick-Hann 8 Marlon Miles 4 Chase Naccarato 13 Ellis Henderson 13 Gavin Hagfors 13 Cam Warren 13 Brady Gustafson 4 TEAM 8
211 106 59 41 57 5 18 2 2 1 1 1 11
1111 49 566 43 291 24 210 3 235 87 69 5 66 4 54 1 33 0 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 13
1062 523 267 207 148 64 62 53 33 2 2 -3 -13
5.0 16 80 4.9 6 42 4.5 2 35 5.0 1 31 2.6 0 15 12.8 2 41 3.4 1 11 26.5 0 54 16.5 0 24 2.0 0 2 2.0 0 2 -3.0 0 0 -1.2 0 0
81.7 47.5 24.3 25.9 11.4 8.0 15.5 4.1 2.5 0.2 0.2 -0.8 -1.6
Total.......... 13 515 2639 232 2407 4.7 28 80 185.2 Opponents...... 13 471 2175 312 1863 4.0 13 51 143.3 PASSING
GP Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yards TD Long Avg/G
Jordan Johnson 13 154.7 220-388-5 56.7 3387 Smithwick-Hann 8 103.5 4-13-0 30.8 34 Brady Gustafson 4 134.0 2-4-0 50.0 40 Chase Naccarato 13 614.8 1-1-0 100.0 22
32 2 0 1
72 16 35 22
260.5 4.2 10.0 1.7
Total.......... 13 154.0 227-406-5 55.9 3483 35 72 267.9 Opponents...... 13 126.7 277-453-16 61.1 3090 21 86 237.7 RECEIVING
GP
No.
Yards
Avg
TD
Long
Avg/G
Ellis Henderson Jamaal Jones Cam Warren Chase Naccarato Clay Pierson Travon Van Jordan Canada Jordan Harper Mitch Saylor Gavin Hagfors Sean Haynes Taylor Walcott Jamal Wilson John Nguyen Joey Counts
13 13 13 13 10 11 13 13 10 13 13 7 11 11 8
43 42 38 17 17 13 11 9 8 7 6 6 5 4 1
1008 760 513 215 169 176 121 109 88 46 95 87 23 22 51
23.4 18.1 13.5 12.6 9.9 13.5 11.0 12.1 11.0 6.6 15.8 14.5 4.6 5.5 51.0
14 3 3 1 5 1 0 4 2 0 0 1 0 0 1
71 72 35 35 36 70 42 21 20 16 28 28 9 19 51
77.5 58.5 39.5 16.5 16.9 16.0 9.3 8.4 8.8 3.5 7.3 12.4 2.1 2.0 6.4
Total.......... 13 Opponents...... 13
227 277
3483 3090
15.3 35 72 11.2 21 86
PUNT RETURNS
No.
Yards Avg TD Long
Ellis Henderson John Nguyen D. Crittenden Herbert Gamboa
25 4 1 1
305 1 3 6
12.2 0.2 3.0 6.0
54 13 0 0
Total.......... Opponents......
31 19
315 163
10.2 0 8.6 1
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INTERCEPTIONS
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Yards
Avg
TD
Long
Bo Tully Nate Harris Jordan Tripp Brock Coyle Anthony Goodwin Addison Owen J. Kanongata’a Alex Bienemann
3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1
11 60 14 2 9 21 24 0
3.7 20.0 4.7 1.0 4.5 21.0 24.0 0.0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 44 14 2 9 21 24 0
Total.......... Opponents......
16 5
141 83
8.8 16.6
0 1
44 60
KICK RETURNS
No.
Yards
Avg
TD Long
Ellis Henderson Chase Naccarato John Nguyen William Poehls Joey Counts
21 7 3 3 2
505 150 58 10 31
24.0 21.4 19.3 3.3 15.5
1 0 0 0 0
98 28 21 5 22
Total.......... Opponents......
36 66
754 1370
20.9 20.8
1 0
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FUMBLE RETURNS No.
Yards
Avg
TD Long
ALL PURPOSE
Matt Hermanson Alex Bienemann Jordan Tripp Kendrick Van Ackeren
1 1 1 1
35 0 6 5
35.0 0.0 6.0 5.0
1 0 1 0
35 0 6 5
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4 2
46 120
11.5 60.0
2 2
35 98
Ellis Henderson 13 Jordan Canada 13 Jamaal Jones 13 Travon Van 11 Cam Warren 13 Chase Naccarato 13 John Nguyen 11 Joey Counts 8 Clay Pierson 10 Jordan Johnson 13 Jordan Harper 13 Sean Haynes 13 Mitch Saylor 10 Taylor Walcott 7 Smithwick-Hann 8 Marlon Miles 4 Nate Harris 13 Gavin Hagfors 13 J. Kanongata’a 13 Jamal Wilson 11 Addison Owen 11 Jordan Tripp 13 Bo Tully 13 William Poehls 13 Anthony Goodwin 12 Herbert Gamboa 11 Derek Crittenden 13 Brock Coyle 13 Brady Gustafson 4 TEAM 8
SCORING
——— PATs ——— TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Pts
Jordan Canada 16 Ellis Henderson 15 Ben Worst 0 Travon Van 7 Clay Pierson 5 Jordan Harper 4 Cam Warren 3 Jamaal Jones 3 Chris Lider 0 Smithwick-Hann 2 Joey Counts 2 John Nguyen 2 Mitch Saylor 2 Marlon Miles 1 Taylor Walcott 1 Jordan Tripp 1 Chase Naccarato 1 Matt Hermanson 1 Harrison Greenberg 0 Jordan Johnson 0 Total.......... Opponents......
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 9-17 48-48 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 11-14 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
66 11-20 59-62 1-2 0 38 11-16 37-37 0-0 0
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0-1 0 0-1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
96 90 75 42 30 24 20 18 14 12 12 12 12 6 6 6 6 6 3 0
0 490 0 298
TOTAL OFFENSE
GP
Plays
Rush
Pass
Jordan Johnson Jordan Canada Travon Van John Nguyen Joey Counts Smithwick-Hann Chase Naccarato Marlon Miles Brady Gustafson Ellis Henderson Gavin Hagfors Cam Warren TEAM
13 13 11 11 8 8 13 4 4 13 13 13 8
445 211 106 59 41 18 3 18 5 2 1 1 11
148 1062 523 267 207 64 53 62 -3 33 2 2 -13
3387 3535 0 1062 0 523 0 267 0 207 34 98 22 75 0 62 40 37 0 33 0 2 0 2 0 -13
Total.......... Opponents......
13 13
921 924
2407 3483 5890 453.1 1863 3090 4953 381.0
Total.......... Opponents......
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GP Rush Rcv PR KR IR Total Avg/G 33 1062 0 523 2 53 267 207 0 148 0 0 0 0 64 62 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -3 -13
1008 305 121 0 760 0 176 0 513 0 215 0 22 1 51 0 169 0 0 0 109 0 95 0 88 0 87 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
505 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 150 0 58 0 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0 0 24 0 0 0 21 0 14 0 11 10 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
1851 1183 760 699 515 418 348 289 169 148 109 95 88 87 64 62 60 48 24 23 21 14 11 10 9 6 3 2 -3 -13
142.4 91.0 58.5 63.5 39.6 32.2 31.6 36.1 16.9 11.4 8.4 7.3 8.8 12.4 8.0 15.5 4.6 3.7 1.8 2.1 1.9 1.1 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.5 0.2 0.2 -0.8 -1.6
13 2407 3483 315 754 141 7100 546.2 13 1863 3090 163 1370 83 6569 505.3
Total Avg/G 271.9 81.7 47.5 24.3 25.9 12.2 5.8 15.5 9.2 2.5 0.2 0.2 -1.6
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FIELD GOALS Chris Lider Ben Worst Harrison Greenberg
Made-Att 1-2 9-17 1-1
Pct 50.0 52.9 100.0
01-19 0-0 0-0 0-0
20-29 1-1 2-3 1-1
FG SEQUENCE Montana Opponents Appalachian State (25) 45,(48),(21) UND - (30) OPSU (50),47,(41),(41),(21) NORTHERN ARIZONA (42) 32,29,(23),(46) Portland State 44,(25),(45) UC Davis 44,42 Cal Poly - 56,26 Eastern Washington (40),39 Sacramento State (22),38 (24),(25) South Dakota (46) (21),(38) Weber State 22,50 (21),(48) Montana State 47 Coastal Carolina - Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.
DEFENSIVE LEADERS 56 Brock Coyle 12 Matt Hermanson 37 Jordan Tripp 52 J. Kanongata’a 58 Zack Wagenmann 30 Bo Tully 92 Alex Bienemann 47 D. Crittenden 1 Anthony Goodwin 44 Caleb Kidder 14 Joshua Dennard 11 Nate Harris 91 Tyrone Holmes 95 Tonga Takai 35 K. Van Ackeren 54 Trevor Rehm 33 Connor Lebsock 31 Justin Whitted 9 Addison Owen 20 Herbert Gamboa 99 Jesse Ginn 39 Jake Dallaserra 24 Steve Rominger 18 JR Nelson 21 Joey Counts 28 Jamaal Anderson 38 John Nguyen 97 Ryan Johnson 93 Zach Peevey 65 Jordan Hines 90 Bo Harris 76 Danny Kistler 45 Jeremiah Kose Total.......... Opponents......
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30-39 0-0 0-2 0-0 PUNTING
40-49 0-1 6-10 0-0
50-99 0-0 1-2 0-0
No. Yards
Solo 60 53 41 44 22 28 18 5 21 10 20 22 8 11 14 2 14 9 3 3 4 4 5 3 1 2 3 3 1 1 . 1 1 446 408
Ast 65 54 59 44 42 26 33 36 20 30 19 16 29 21 15 22 9 9 13 11 8 7 4 4 5 3 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 615 611
Tackles Total 125 107 100 88 64 54 51 41 41 40 39 38 37 32 29 24 23 18 16 14 12 11 9 7 6 5 4 4 3 2 2 2 2 1061 1019
TFL-Yds 13.5 - 49 2.0 - 9 5.5 - 15 10.0 - 34 16.5 - 76 0.5 - 2 5.5 - 14 2.0 - 4 0.5 - 2 6.0 - 20 1.0 - 2 1.0 - 3 6.0 - 34 2.5 - 7 0.5 - 1 1.5 - 3 1.0 - 1 . . . 2.5 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 - 286 71 - 232
Blkd 0 2 0
Avg Long TB FC I20 50+ Blkd
Stephen Shaw 49 2150 43.9 64 TEAM 1 0 0.0 0
5 14 15 12 1 0 0 0 0 0
Total.......... 50 2150 43.0 64 Opponents...... 74 2947 39.8 64
5 14 15 12 1 4 18 20 11 2
KICKOFFS
No. Yards
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TB OB Retn
Chris Lider 45 2811 Ben Worst 41 2488 H. Greenberg 1 59
62.5 13 0 60.7 8 0 59.0 0 0
Total.......... 87 5358 Opponents...... 58 3473
61.6 21 0 59.9 20 1
2013 overall defensive statistics GP 13 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 13 13 13 13 11 12 13 13 11 11 11 12 13 9 11 8 4 11 5 11 6 2 13 2 13 13
Long 25 50 21
Sacks No-Yds 4.0 - 24 1.0 - 7 2.0 - 10 5.0 - 23 8.5 - 50 . . 0.5 - 1 . 3.5 - 17 . . 4.0 - 30 1.0 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 166 17 - 93
Pass Defense Int-Yds BU PD 2-2 2 4 . 1 1 3 - 14 2 5 1 - 24 1 2 . 2 2 3 - 11 2 5 1-0 2 3 . 1 1 2-9 12 14 . 5 5 . 1 1 3 - 60 1 4 . . . . 2 2 . . . . . . . 1 1 . 1 1 1 - 21 . 1 . . . . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 141 38 54 5 - 83 43 48
Qbh 4 . 1 2 6 . 3 2 . 1 . . 5 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . 28 39
20.8 20.9
Fumbles Rcv-Yds FF 1-0 5 2 - 35 3 3-6 1 1-0 2 1-0 3 2-0 . 1-0 . 1-0 . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 . . . . . 1-0 . 1-0 . 1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 46 16 9 - 120 10
Net
YdLn
39.8 25 38.3 26
Blkd Kick . . 1 . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5
Saf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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GAME #1 OF 2013
at MONTANA 30, APPALACHIAN STATE 6
#12 Appalachian State at #20 Montana Aug. 31, 2013 Stadium: Washington-Grizzly Attendance: 26,293 (WGS Record) Score by Quarters Appalachian State Montana
1 0 0
2 3 16
3 3 0
4 0 14
-- Total -- 6 -- 30
Qtr -Time- Scoring play 2nd 10:30 UM - Ellis Henderson 6 yd pass from Jordan Johnson (Chris Lider kick blocked), 4-60 1:40 04:30 UM - Travon Van 2 run (Lider kick), 9-82 4:37 01:10 UM - Lider 25 field goal, 4-6 0:59 00:00 APP - Drew Stewart 48 field goal, 5-54 1:05 3rd 09:54 APP - Stewart 21 field goal, 9-73 3:36 4th 13:13 UM - Jordan Canada 1 run (Lider kick), 6-42 2:09 09:23 UM - Jordan Harper 11 pass from Johnson (Lider kick), 7-60 2:20 APP FIRST DOWNS 16 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 26-123 PASSING YDS (NET) 205 Passes Att-Comp-Int 33-21-1 TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 59-328 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 2-10 Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-135 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 5-32.8 Fumbles-Lost 3-1 Penalties-Yards 8-68 Possession Time 23:55 Third-Down Conversions 3 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-1
UM 22 52-246 251 23-19-0 75-497 0-0 2-11 2-35 1-0 3-54.3 2-1 8-76 36:05 9 of 15 0 of 1 5-8 0-0
RUSHING: ASU-Ricky Fergerson 12-53; Kameron Bryant 2-23; Marcus Cox 3-16; Londry-Jackson 6-13; Tony Washington 1-9; Paul Magloire 2-9. Montana-Travon Van 20-118; Jordan Canada 25-112; Joey Counts 3-15; Jordan Johnson 2-5. PASSING: ASU-Londry-Jackson 13-21-0-89; Kameron Bryant 8-12-1116. Montana -Jordan Johnson 19-23-0-251. RECEIVING: ASU-Tony Washington 6-81; Simms McElfresh 3-41; Marcus Cox 3-31; Andrew Peacock 3-15, Montana-Jamaal Jones 6-60; Ellis Henderson 3-72; Cam Warren 2-35; Jordan Harper 2-28; Chase Naccarato 1-18; Travon Van 1-14; Mitch Saylor 1-9; Sean Haynes 1-7; Jamal Wilson 1-4; Taylor Walcott 1-4. INTERCEPTIONS: ASU-None. Montana-Bo Tully 1-0. FUMBLES: ASU-Kameron Bryant 2-1; Londry-Jackson 1-0. Montana-Travon Van 2-1. SACKS (UA-A): ASU-John Law 1-0. Montana-None. TACKLE LEADERS (UA-A): ASU-John Law 3-9; Kevin Walton 1-11; Joel Ross 5-6; Karl Anderson 2-8; Kennan Gilchris 3-5; Alex Gray 3-4. Montana-J. Kanongata’a 3-6; Brock Coyle 2-5; Jordan Tripp 2-5; Matt Hermanson 3-3; Anthony Goodwin 2-4; Bo Tully 1-5; Zack Wagenmann 1-4; Alex Bienemann 1-3; Trevor Rehm 0-4.
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MISSOULA, MT (8/31/13) – Two of the premier teams in FCS football squared off, and the University of Montana Grizzlies came away with an impressive 30-6 victory over the Appalachian State Mountaineers in front of a record crowd of 26,293 in UM’s Washington-Grizzly Stadium. It was an impressive debut for the 20th-ranked Grizzlies, who racked up almost 500 yards of offense against a Mountaineers team (which had 328 total yards) that was 8-4 last season and returned 18 starters. ASU is making the move to the FBS next season, and because of that is not eligible for the FCS playoffs in 2013. It was the first regular-season game under the lights for the Grizzlies, who jumped out to a 16-3 lead after an impressive first half in which they out-gained the 12th-ranked Mountaineers 272 total yards to 138, and had controlled the ball almost twice as much (19:05 to 10:55) time. Montana took a 16-0 lead when junior quarterback Jordan Johnson connected with sophomore wide receiver Ellis Henderson on a 6-yard scoring pass, followed by junior running back Travon Van’s 2-yard scoring run, and then a 25-yard field goal by sophomore kicker Chris Lider. ASU finally got on the board when it marched 54 yards on five plays in the closing minutes of the second quarter, as senior place-kicker Drew Stewart nailed a 48-yard field goal as time expired at halftime. Stewart cut the Griz advantage to 16-6 with a 21-yard field goal with 9:54 to go in the third quarter – which proved to be the only points scored by either squad in that stanza. Montana, which is now 3-0 at home (and 3-1 overall) against ASU, tacked on two more touchdowns, the first on a 1-yard run by junior halfback Jordan Canada, and the second an 11-yard pass from Johnson to freshman tight end Jordan Harper. Harper’s TD, which were the final points scored in the game, came with 9:23 left to play. Van’s first game at Montana was a stellar one, as the transfer from Marshall rushed 20 times for 118 yards and a score, while Canada was just as outstanding, picking up 112 yards and a TD on 25 totes. Montana rushed 52 times for 246 yards and two scores. Johnson was a very competent 19-of-23-0 (82.6%) passing for 251 yards and two touchdowns. Sophomore wide receiver Jamaal Jones, a transfer from Washington, had a team-high 6 catches for 60 yards, while Henderson had 3 grabs for 72 yards and a TD. UM’s defense, which held ASU to no touchdowns, was led by its three senior linebackers, John Kanongata’a (9 total tackles), Jordan Tripp (7 TT), and Brock Coyle (7 TT). Senior safety Bo Tully had two key plays for the D – recovering a fumble and grabbing an interception, and he also had 6 tackles. ASU’s quarterback combination of senior Jamal Londry-Jackson and sophomore Kameron Bryant were 21-of-33-1 for 205 yards. The Mountaineers gained 123 rushing yards on 26 carries. Freshman linebacker John Law and sophomore linebacker Kevin Walton had a game-high 12 tackles each. The Mountaineers had not lost a season opener to an FCS opponent since losing 22-10 at North Carolina A&T in 1993.
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MONTANA 55, at NORTH DAKOTA 17 GRAND FORKS, ND – Junior quarterback Jordan Johnson threw five touchdown passes – three of them to sophomore wide receiver Ellis Henderson, as the Grizzlies registered a convincing 55-17 non-league victory over the University of North Dakota Saturday evening in front of 9,726 mostly partisan fans in UND’s Alerus Center. Both teams are members of the Big Sky Conference, but this was a non-league contest, as the teams had a home-and-home agreement before UND joined the Big Sky. The teams meet again next season in Grand Forks for a conference game. Johnson was incredibly efficient, going 15-of-19-0 for the five touchdowns, and he threw for a career-high354 yards. Those numbers gave him passing efficiency rating of 322.3 – a Big Sky record. It was Johnson’s first career 300-yard passing game in 14 starts. His five touchdown throws tied him with several other players for the second most ever in a game. Henderson had five receptions for a career-best 124 yards, to go along with his three TD grabs. Those three touchdown catches tie him for the second most in a game with several other players. Montana (2-0) was incredibly consistent on offense, scoring on its first five possessions, and converting nine-of-10 third downs. The game was full of big plays by the visiting Grizzlies, as they scored on five touchdowns of 30 or more yards, and had three over 50 — including a 70-yarder, a 52-yarder, and a 51-yarder. Montana’s offensive domination was evident by its first (and only) punt of the game, which occurred with 6:02 left in the contest. The Grizzlies’ running attack was also solid, as halfback Jordan Canada rushed 14 times for 104 yards and two touchdowns, while fellow junior Travon Van had 10 totes for 72 yards and a score. It was Canada’s second straight 100-yard rushing game and the fourth of his career. Johnson hooked up with Van on a 70-yard touchdown pass, which tied for the 15th longest in school history. UM’s defense held UND’s potent offense to 336 total yards (281 passing), while the Grizzlies had 609 total yards (376 passing and 233 rushing). Junior defensive end Zack Wagenmann had three stops for loss and a pair of sacks, as well as 6 tackles. Griz senior linebacker Brock Coyle had a game-high nine tackles, while junior safety Matt Hermanson and senior linebacker Jordan Tripp each had seven stops. Tripp and sophomore cornerback Nate Harris each had an interception for UM. UND (1-2) quarterback Joe Mollberg, a redshirt freshman, was 25of-43-2 for 281 yards and two touchdowns, while sophomore wide receiver Jameer Jackson had 9 catches for 86 yards. All-American senior receiver Greg Hardin had 5 catches for 46 yards. The win by Montana avenged a painful 40-34 loss by Montana at UND last season, in a game which UND had 704 total yards (and a conference record 660 yards passing), and scored nine points in the final two minutes of play en route to the win. The Griz had a big-play first half, with touchdown throws of 70, 53, 35, and 22 yards, with three of those TD passes by Johnson. The other TD throw was by wide receiver Chase Naccarato, which was a 22-yarder to Cam Warren. It was the first career pass attempt for Naccarato, a sophomore.
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Game #2 OF 2013
Montana at North Dakota Sept. 14, 2013 Grand Forks, N.D./Alerus Center Attendance: 9,726 Score by Quarters Montana UND
1 20 7
2 13 3
3 14 7
4 8 0
-- Total -- 55 -- 17
Qtr Time Scoring play 1st 12:13 UND - Blair Townsend 15 pass from Joe Mollberg (Zeb Miller kick), 7-74 2:47 11:14 UM - Travon Van 70 pass from Jordan Johnson (Chris Lider- kick failed), 3-75 0:59 06:11 UM - Ellis Henderson 52 pass from Johnson (Lider kick), 4-64 1:46 00:40 UM - Henderson 35 pass from Johnson (Lider kick), 5-76 2:16 2nd 06:49 UM - Cam Warren 22 pass from C. Naccarato (Lider- kick blocked), 11-86 5:47 03:09 UM - Jordan Canada 32 run (Lider kick), 4-61 1:13 00:51 UND - Miller 30 field goal, 12-62 2:18 3rd 12:17 UM - Canada 2 run (Lider kick), 6-58 2:35 05:37 UND - K. Golladay 23 pass from Mollberg (Miller kick), 16-72 6:32 01:27 UM - Henderson 6 pass from Johnson (Lider kick), 11-75 4:10 4th 11:49 UM - J. Counts 51 pass from Johnson (Warren rush), 5-89 2:31 UM UND FIRST DOWNS 26 23 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 37-233 35-55 PASSING YDS (NET) 376 281 Passes Att-Comp-Int 20-16-0 45-25-2 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 57-609 80-336 Punt Returns-Yards 1-4 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 1-40 7-159 Interception Returns-Yards 2-5 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 1-38.0 4-45.8 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 6-58 9-73 Possession Time 27:19 32:41 Third-Down Conversions 9 of 10 1 1 of 19 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 1 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-2 2-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards 5-22 0-0 RUSHING: Montana-J. Canada 14-104; Travon Van 10-72; Joey Counts 7-26; Jordan Johnson 4-21; Smithwick-Hann 1-7; John Nguyen 1-3. UND-Jake Miller 8-31; Jer Garman 9-27. PASSING: Montana-Jordan Johnson 15-19-0-354; Chase Naccarato 1-10-22. UND-Joe Mollberg 25-43-2-281; Ryan Bartels 0-2-0-0. RECEIVING: Montana-Ellis Henderson 5-124; Travon Van 2-75; Taylor Walcott 2-43; Cam Warren 2-35; Joey Counts 1-51; Jamaal Jones 1-35. UND-Jameer Jackson 9-86; Kenny Golladay 7-106; Greg Hardin 5-46; Blair Townsend 3-33; Jake Miller 1-10. INTERCEPTIONS: Montana-Nate Harris 1-5; Jordan Tripp 1-0. UNDNone. FUMBLES: Montana-None. UND-None. SACKS: Montana-Zack Wagenmann 2-0; Caleb Kidder 1-0; Matt Hermanson 1-0; Tonga Takai 1-0. UND-None. TACKLE LEADERS (UA-A): Montana-Brock Coyle 8-1; Matt Hermanson 6-1; Jordan Tripp 4-3; Zack Wagenmann 5-1; Connor Lebsock 4-0; Tonga Takai 2-2; J. Kanongata’a 3-0; Joshua Dennard 3-0; Caleb Kidder 1-2; Justin Whitted 1-2; Anthony Goodwin 1-2; D. Crittenden 1-2. UND-Chris Hall 6-0; Ben Peters 4-1; Daryl Brown 3-2; Derrick Goard 3-2.
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GAME #3 OF 2013
at MONTANA 47, OPSU AGGIES 14
Oklahoma Panhandle State at Montana Date: Sept. 21, 2013 Missoula, Montana • Stadium: Washington-Grizzly Attendance: 25,814 Score by Quarters OPSU Montana
1 0 31
2 14 7
3 0 9
4 0 0
-- Total -- 14 -- 47
Qtr Time Scoring play 1st 14:19 UM - E. Henderson 17 pass from J. Johnson (Worst kick), 2-71 0:41 07:25 UM - Travon Van 2 run (Chris Lider kick), 7-48 2:53 05:11 UM - Ben Worst 50 field goal, 4-6 1:12 04:22 UM - J. Harper 16 pass from Smithwick-Hann (Lider kick), 2-21 0:40 01:43 UM - T. Walcott 9 pass from Smithwick-Hann (Worst kick), 5-61 1:46 2nd 14:02 UM - Joey Counts 5 run (Lider kick), 2-11 0:41 07:56 OPSU - T. Hollingshed 5 pass from C. Holbrook (Nieto kick), 1-12 0:20 01:36 OPSU - Kameron Young 1 run (Nieto kick), 11-70 4:48 3rd 10:37 UM - Worst 41 field goal, 8-27 2:24 08:24 UM - Worst 41 field goal, 4—4 1:49 02:10 UM - H. Greenberg 21 field goal, 8-71 3:31 OPSU FIRST DOWNS 10 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 36-136 PASSING YDS (NET) 58 Passes Att-Comp-Int 21-9-1 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 57-194 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-127 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 10-34.8 Fumbles-Lost 2-2 Penalties-Yards 8-56 Possession Time 29:25 Third-Down Conversions 5 of 15 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0
UM 20 45-262 128 19-8-0 64-390 0-0 4-57 3-47 1-21 3-37.7 2-1 3-30 30:35 3 of 12 0 of 0 7-7 0-0
RUSHING: OPSU- Chris McClendon 14-57; Chance Barlow 7-55. Montana-John Nguyen 22-144; Chase Naccarato 1-54; Joey Counts 5-31; Marlon Miles 6-12; Jordan Canada 2-9; Travon Van 6-8. PASSING: OPSU- Caleb Holbrook 8-18-1-50; Chance Barlow 1-3-0-8. Montana-Smithwick-Hann 3-9-0-29; Johnson 3-6-0-59; B.Gustafson 2-40-40. RECEIVING: OPSU-Jamal White 3-16; Tim Hollingshed 2-15; Chris McClendon 1-8; Justin Fogle 1-8; Spenc. Grijalva 1-7; J. Champgane 1-4. Montana-Cam Warren 1-35; Chase Naccarato 1-35; Ellis Henderson 1-17; Jordan Harper 1-16; Taylor Walcott 1-9; Travon Van 1-7. INTERCEPTIONS: OPSU-None. Montana-Addison Owen 1-21. FUMBLES: OPSU-Caleb Holbrook 1-1; Chance Barlow 1-1. Montana-John Nguyen 1-1; Brady Gustafson 1-0. SACKS (UA-A): OPSU-None. Montana-None. TACKLE LEADERS (UA-A): OPSU-Tanner Hallford 2-7; Brandon Gipe 0-7. Montana-K. Van Ackeren 1-5; Joshua Dennard 3-2; Addison Owen 2-3; Connor Lebsock 1-4; Trevor Rehm 0-5; Matt Hermanson 2-2; Zack Wagenmann 2-2; Herbert Gamboa 0-4; Brock Coyle 0-4.
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MISSOULA, MT -- The 9th/11th-ranked University of Montana Grizzlies scored on six of their first seven possessions and true freshman halfback John Nguyen rushed for 144 yards, as UM cruised to a 47-14 victory over the out-manned Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies in a non-league game. A boisterous (first half anyway) Washington-Grizzly Stadium crowd of 25,814 was on hand – the eighth largest in WGS history (196 games). A lot of the starters for the Grizzlies played in just a few series in the contest, and the outcome was pretty much decided in the first quarter. The game started with a two-play, 71-yard drive, with quarterback Jordan Johnson connecting with wide receiver Ellis Henderson for a 17-yard touchdown, as UM went up 7-0 in the first 41 seconds of action. Henderson’s score was set up by a 54-yard run on an end-around play by wide-out Chase Naccarato. The Aggies (1-3) held the Griz on their next series, but Montana then scored on its next five possessions, and when quarterback Shay SmithwickHann threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Taylor Walcott, who made a difficult, one-handed grab, UM took a commanding 31-0 lead with 1:43 to go in the first quarter. Montana head coach Mick Delaney brought in his back-ups early, and all 63 players who suited up and were able to play saw action. The Griz tacked on another TD early in the second quarter on a 5-yard run by halfback Joey Counts to take a 38-0 lead with 14:02 left until halftime. OPSU scored two unanswered touchdowns against UM’s number two defense, making the score 38-14 at intermission. The Aggies’ scores came on a 5-yard scoring throw from quarterback Caleb Holbrook to Tim Hollingshed, and a 1-yard run by sophomore tight end Kameron Young. The Grizzlies shut out the Aggies, a Division II independent with an enrollment of 1,400, in the second half. OPSU was limited to 91 total yards and four first downs in the final 30 minutes of play. Montana’s nine second half total points all came in the third quarter, and all came via field goals, as Ben Worst nailed a pair of 41-yarders, and redshirt frosh Harrison Greenberg made a 21-yarder. One of the highlights of the game was provided by Worst, a true freshman from Twin Falls, Idaho, who connected on a 50-yard field goal in the opening quarter. Worst, whose 50-yarder tied him for the sixth longest field goal in school history, made all three of his field goal attempts. Johnson played in just four series and all were in the first quarter and was 3-of-6 passing for 59 yards and a touchdown. Smithwick-Hann was 3-of-9-0 for 29 yards and two TDs, while redshirt freshman QB Brady Gustafson went 2-of-4-0 for 40 yards. UM had eight different players catch passes, and Henderson, Walcott, and true freshman tight end Jordan Harper had one scoring reception each. Nguyen had 22 carries for his 144 yards. Counts and junior halfback Travon Van each rushed for a touchdown. UM’s top two rushers, Jordan Canada and Travon Van combined for just eight carries and 17 yards. Montana rushed 45 times for 262 yards and two scores. The three Griz quarterbacks’ passing totals were 8-of-19-0 for 128 yards and three touchdowns. Sophomore QB Trent McKinney did not play due to an illness. Sophomore linebacker Addison Owen had five tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery. Junior defensive end Zack Wagenmann had 2.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble in limited action. Holbrook was 8-of-18-1 passing for 50 yards and one TD pass. Sophomore running back Chris McClendon led OPSU with 57 yards rushing on 14 totes. Aggie linebacker Tanner Hallford had a game-high 9 tackles.
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at NORTHERN ARIZONA, 34, MONTANA 16 FLAGSTAFF, AZ – Northern Arizona University’s Zach Bauman rushed for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns and the Lumberjacks returned two fumbles for scores, as they defeated the Montana Grizzlies in NAU’s Walkup Skydome. It was the Big Sky Conference opener for the teams, as the Grizzlies (3-1/0-1) suffered their first defeat of the season, and the Jacks (3-1/1-0) registered their third victory in a row. It was the second straight win for NAU over Montana. The Grizzlies had defeated the Lumberjacks 14 consecutive seasons until losing this season and last year. It was NAU’s first win over UM in Flagstaff since 1997 (27-24). The Griz put themselves in a deep hole early in the third quarter, as cornerback Marcus Allen recovered a UM fumble and returned it 22 yards for a touchdown, giving NAU a 25-point, 28-3 lead with 13:59 left in that stanza. Montana’s offense struggled in the first three quarters, and scored its first touchdown of the game with 12:14 left, when Jordan Johnson tossed a 15-yard scoring pass to wide receiver Mitch Saylor. After the Johnson-to-Saylor hook-up NAU kicker Andy Wilder connected on back-to-back field goals from 23 and 46 yards out, and his second three-pointer gave the Jacks a 34-10 advantage with 5:01 left in the contest. The Grizzlies’ final score came on a 9-yard pass from Johnson to freshman tight end Jordan Harper with 3:02 to go. The Jacks took a commanding early first-quarter lead, as Bauman scored on back-to-back touchdowns on runs of 41 and 5 yards, his second TD run coming with 8:26 remaining in the opening stanza. UM’s only points in the first half came on a 42-yard field goal by freshman kicker Ben Worst with 5:20 left in the first quarter. NAU tacked on another score on a 95-yard fumble return by linebacker Ryan Reardon with 2:03 left until halftime. That defensive score came after Griz quarterback Jordan Johnson tried to score on a 4th-and-3, but the ball was jarred loose and Reardon scooped in up and raced into the end zone for the TD. NAU led 21-3 at intermission. Bauman had 11 carries for 92 yards and his two scores in the first half. Johnson was 17-of-38-0 for 292 yards and 2 TDs, but was sacked four times. Halfback Travon Van led UM with 45 yards rushing on eight carries. The Griz defense was led by senior linebacker Brock Coyle with a game-high 13 tackles, while fellow senior linebacker Jordan Tripp had 8 tackles, including two for loss.
GAME #4 OF 2013
#7 Montana at #22 N. Arizona Sept. 28, 2013 Site: Flagstaff, Ariz. • Stadium: Walkup Skydome Attendance: 12,640 Score by Quarters Montana Northern Arizona
1 2 3 0 14 7
3 0 7
4 13 6
-- Total -- 16 -- 34
Qtr Time Scoring play 1st 12:30 NAU - Zach Bauman 41 run (Ryan Hawkins kick), 5-78 2:30 08:26 NAU - Bauman 5 run (Hawkins kick), 7-64 3:08 05:20 UM - Ben Worst 42 field goal, 8-50 3:06 2nd 02:03 NAU - Ryan Reardon 98 fumble recovery (Hawkins kick) 3rd 13:59 NAU - Marcus Alford 22 fumble recovery (Hawkinsk ick) 4th 12:14 UM - Mitch Saylor 15 pass from J. Johnson (Worst kick), 9-88 2:35 07:50 NAU - Andy Wilder 23 field goal, 8-69 4:24 05:01 NAU - Wilder 46 field goal, 4-5 1:38 03:02 UM - Jordan Harper 9 pass from Johnson (Johnson-pass failed), 8-75 1:59 UM NAU FIRST DOWNS 16 20 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 26-55 38-149 PASSING YDS (NET) 292 267 Passes Att-Comp-Int 38-17-0 31-23-1 TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 64-347 69-416 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 2-120 Punt Returns-Yards 2-13 2-5 Kickoff Returns-Yards 0-0 2-54 Interception Returns-Yards 1-0 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 5-49.8 2-49.5 Fumbles-Lost 3-3 1-1 Penalties-Yards 7-43 6-54 Possession Time 23:48 36:12 Third-Down Conversions 4 of 13 5 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 2 2 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-3 2-5 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-14 5-33 RUSHING: Montana-Travon Van 8-45; Jordan Canada 8-18; Jordan Johnson 9-minus 3; Smithwick-Hann 1-minus 5. NAU-Zach Bauman 21118; Casey Jahn 5-16; Kyren Poe 10-15. PASSING: Montana-Jordan Johnson 17-38-0-292; Smithwick-Hann 0-0-0-0. NAU-Kyren Poe 22-30-1-242; Alex Holmes 1-1-0-25. RECEIVING: Montana-Sean Haynes 3-66; Ellis Henderson 3-57; Jamaal Jones 2-60; Chase Naccarato 2-24; Travon Van 2-minus 2; Taylor Walcott 1-25; Jordan Canada 1-19; Cam Warren 1-19; Mitch Saylor 1-15; Jordan Harper 1-9. NAU-Alex Holmes 7-68; Nick Cole 5-55; Zach Bauman 4-55; Beau Gardner 3-22; Dejzon Walker 2-45; Kyren Poe 1-25. INTERCEPTIONS: Montana-Jordan Tripp 1-0. NAU-None. FUMBLES: Montana-Jordan Johnson 1-1; Travon Van 1-1; Jordan Canada 1-1. NAU-Kyren Poe 1-1. SACKS (UA-A): Montana-Brock Coyle 0-1; Tyrone Holmes 1-0; J. Kanongata’a 1-0. NAU-Q. Kantaris 1-1; Chima Ike 2-0; Marc Thompson 0-1; Steven Garcia 1-0; Anders Battle 1-0; Tim Wilkinson 0-1. TACKLE LEADERS (UA-A): Montana-Brock Coyle 7-6; Jordan Tripp 5-3; Bo Tully 6-1; J. Kanongata’a 5-2; Anthony Goodwin 6-0; Alex Bienemann 6-0; Tonga Takai 5-1. NAU-Blair Wishom 7-2; Austin Hasquet 7-1; A. Battle 7-0.
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Portland State at Montana Oct. 5, 2013 Site: Missoula, MT • Stadium: Washington-Grizzly Attendance: 25,604 Temperature: Sunny, 48 Score by Quarters Portland State Montana
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2 7 14
3 0 10
4 7 10
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Qtr Time Scoring play 1st 12:22 UM - C. Pierson 36 pass from J. Johnson (Worst kick), 1-36 0:08 10:45 PSU - S. Richard 32 pass from McDonagh (Pass failed), 5-75 1:32 08:06 UM - Travon Van 42 run (Ben Worst kick), 7-75 2:39 07:18 UM - Jordan Tripp fumble recovery in end zone (Worst kick) 01:49 PSU - A.Toureen 22 pass from P. Penn (Fernandez kick), 12-75 5:29 2nd 14:01 UM - C. Warren 17 pass from Johnson (Worst kick), 6-65 2:43 08:16 UM - Jordan Canada 2 run (orst kick), 8-81 3:00 01:31 PSU - V. Dean 12 pass from McDonagh (Fernandez kick), 9-60 3:05 3rd 14:09 UM - Pierson 25 pass from Johnson (Worst kick), 3-45 0:40 07:38 UM - Worst 25 field goal, 11-78 4:44 4th 13:23 UM - Pierson 10 pass from Johnson (Worst kick), 8-99 4:03 09:02 UM - Ben Worst 45 yd field goal, 6-52 3:09 08:36 PSU - Dean 71 pass from C. Ramirez (Fernandez kick), 2-75 0:26 PSU FIRST DOWNS 26 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 33-115 PASSING YDS (NET) 396 Passes Att-Comp-Int 41-24-3 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 74-511 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 1-1 Kickoff Returns-Yards 7-146 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 3-51.3 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 Penalties-Yards 12-108 Possession Time 26:00 Third-Down Conversions 7 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0
UM 28 47-378 203 24-12-0 71-581 0-0 1-3 4-35 3-20 3-49.0 1-0 3-15 34:00 7 of 14 0 of 0 4-4 1-2
RUSHING: PSU-DJ Adams 18-79; Paris Penn 6-27; Kieran McDonagh 6-13. Montana-Travon Van 14-136; Jordan Canada 13-102; Joey Counts 10-79; Jordan Johnson 3-32; Ellis Henderson 1-24. PASSING: PSU-Kieran McDonagh 18-32-2-266; Collin Ramirez 3-6-1-96; Paris Penn 3-3-0-34. Montana-Jordan Johnson 12-24-0-203.
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at MONTANA 55, PORTLAND STATE 27 MISSOULA, MT – The 10th-ranked Montana Grizzlies scored on five of their first six possessions, and the defense had a pair of impressive goal-line stands in a 55-27 Big Sky Conference victory over the Portland State Vikings in UM’s homecoming game. It was UM’s eighth win in a row over PSU, and the Vikings have now lost 10 straight in Missoula. In the victory, Montana also exhibited a power running game, rushing 47 times for 368 yards (and 17 first downs) – an average of 8.0 yards per attempt. UM had the ball for 34 minutes. The Griz went three-and-out their first time on offense, but then ripped out five straight scores, and on the fifth – a 2-yard touchdown run by halfback Jordan Canada, they took a 35-13 lead with 8:16 left until halftime. Senior tight end Clay Pierson started UM’s scoring onslaught with a 36-yard scoring pass from quarterback Jordan Johnson with 12:22 to go in the opening quarter. It was Pierson’s first catch of the season, and he ended up with two more TD receptions in the contest. After UM’s initial score, PSU answered with one of its own, as quarterback Kieran McDonagh connected with running back Shaq Richard on a 32-yard touchdown pass. An errant center snap from center foiled the Vikings’ PAT attempt, and the Griz had a slim 7-6 lead at 10:45 in the first stanza. Montana took a 14-6 lead on its next possession as halfback Travon Van broke loose for a 42-yard TD run with 8:06 remaining in the first quarter. PSU fumbled on its own 2-yard line on its next series, and UM linebacker Jordan Tripp recovered the ball in the end zone for a TD, and UM took a 21-6 lead with 7:18 to go in the first. PSU cut the UM lead to 21-13 on a touchdown pass, but the Griz responded with back-to-back touchdowns, on a pass from Johnson to wide-out Cam Warren, and Canada’s 2-yard run, and UM took a 22-point (35-13) lead. UM’s first big goal-line stand came mid-way through the second quarter, when PSU had first-and-goal at the Grizzlies’ 5-yard line. Senior cornerback Anthony Goodwin had two pass deflections, and Tripp stopped PSU running back DJ Adams for a 2-yard loss, as the Griz held the Vikings out of the endzone. Montana scored on its first four possessions of the second half, and jumped to an almost insurmountable 55-20 advantage with 9:02 left to play. The Grizzlies’ scoring plays in the last two quarters were a pair of touchdown passes (25, 10) from Johnson to Pierson, and two field goals by kicker Ben Worst. UM’s other goal-line stop occurred in the middle of the third quarter, on back-to-back tackles for one-yard losses, by Zack Wagenmann and Alex Bienemann.
RECEIVING: PSU-Thomas Carter 7-95; Kasey Closs 7-77; Victor Dean 4-118; Alex Toureen 2-52; DJ Adams 2-13; Shaq Richard 1-32. Montana-Clay Pierson 3-71; Cam Warren 3-35; Mitch Saylor 3-33; Travon Van 1-36; Jamaal Jones 1-19; Jamal Wilson 1-9.
Van and Canada both had 100-plus yard rushing games. Van gained a career-high 136 yards and Canada had 102.
INTERCEPTIONS: PSU-None. Montana-Anthony Goodwin 2-9; Nate Harris 1-11.
Tripp had a game-high 10 tackles, a TFL, and the fumble recovery for a TD. Linebacker Brock Coyle and end Derek Crittenden had 9 tackles apiece. Goodwin had 2 interceptions and remained among the FCS leaders in pass break-ups, as he had 7 PDs to go along with 3 tackles.
FUMBLES: PSU-McDonagh 1-1; TEAM 1-0. Montana-William Poehls 1-0. SACKS (UA-A): PSU-None. Montana-Caleb Kidder 0-1; D. Crittenden 0-1. TACKLE LEADERS (UA-A): PSU-Corey Crowder 4-4; Dame Ndiaye 1-7; Dennis Fite 4-3; Dean Faddis 3-4. Montana-Jordan Tripp 3-7; Brock Coyle 1-8; D. Crittenden 0-9; Bo Tully 5-2; Zack Wagenmann 2-5; Matt Hermanson 2-5; J. Kanongata’a 2-3; Connor Lebsock 3-1; K. Van Ackeren 3-1; Tonga Takai 0-4; Anthony Goodwin 2-1; Alex Bienemann 0-3.
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Johnson was 12-of-24-0 for 203 yards and 4 touchdowns. Pierson had 3 catches – all three went for TDs.
Adams rushed 18 times for 79 yards. McDonagh was 18-of-32-2 for 266 yards and two scores and was held to 13 yards rushing on just six attempts. PSU receiver Victor Dean, a 6-6 junior, had 4 grabs for 118 yards and 2 TDs.
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MONTANA 42, at UC DAVIS 7 DAVIS, CA – Halfback Jordan Canada rushed for two touchdowns and wide receiver Ellis Henderson had two scoring receptions, and the defense was stellar, as the Grizzlies defeated UC Davis in a homecoming contest in Aggie Stadium in a Big Sky Conference game. The victory improved the 10th/11th-ranked Grizzlies to 2-1 in the Big Sky and 5-1 overall, while the Aggies went to 2-1 in the conference and 2-5 on the season. Canada, who rushed 24 times for 126 yards, went over the 100-yard mark for the fourth time this season and the sixth time in his career. Canada now has 19 career rushing touchdowns, which moved him up to seventh in UM history. Henderson had 3 catches for 63 yards and two touchdowns. Griz junior quarterback Jordan Johnson was 12-of-20-0 for 163 yards and 2 TDs. Johnson’s two touchdown throws give him 38 in his career, tying him for the eighth most in school history with Andrew Selle (2007-10) and Marty Mornhinweg (1980-85). It was an impressive game by the Grizzlies on both sides of the football. The offense racked up 418 total yards, rushed 51 times for 255 yards and 3 TDs, and picked up 25 first downs. The Grizzlies also executed flawlessly, as they had zero penalties (UCD had four for 29 yards). Montana’s “D” held UC Davis to 237 net yards and 14 first downs, and registered four sacks. The Griz defense also intercepted two passes. Brock Coyle led UM with 7 tackles, while fellow senior linebacker Jordan Tripp added 5 stops, as did sophomore linebacker Kendrick Van Ackeren. Safety Bo Tully had UM’s other interception. UM junior end Zack Wagenmnn had 1.5 sacks, giving him 15 in his career, which tied him with Randy Riley (15, 1993-96) for 13th on the all-time list. Junior QB Shay Smithwick-Hann had UM’s final score on a careerlong 41-yard run -- his first career rushing TD, as the Griz took a 42-7 lead with 4:19 left. Griz halfback Travon Van had 11 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown. The Aggies started the second half with a 9-play, 70-yard scoring drive, as QB Randy Wright scored on a 9-yard run to cut UM’s lead to 21-7 at the 10:57 mark of the third quarter, but that would prove to be their only points in the game. The Griz answered UCD’s only score, as Canada tallied on a 1-yard run to give Montana a 21-point (28-7) lead again with 5:10 left in the third. UM added another TD on its next possession, as Canada, alluding several tacklers, scored on a 24-yard run to put UM ahead 35-7 with 14:48 remaining in the game. Montana scored in the closing minutes of the first half, as Henderson was on the receiving end of a 21-yard TD pass from Johnson, giving the Griz a 21-0 halftime lead. That late second-quarter scoring grab was set up by a key 3-yard scamper by Johnson on a 4th-and-3 moving the ball to the UCD 21-yard line, and then Johnson hooked up with Henderson on the next play for the touchdown. The Griz “D” held the Aggies to 88 total yards and three first downs, and picked off two passes in the opening half. UM’s offense gained 226 yards and had 15 first downs in the first two quarters. The Grizzlies got on the board first, when Johnson connected with Henderson for a 30-yard TD grab with 10:03 to go in the first, giving UM a 7-0 lead. Montana tacked on another score on its next possession, Van breaking free for an 18-yard touchdown run, giving his team a 14-0 advantage with 5:59 to go in the first stanza.
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GAME #6 OF 2013
#10/#11 Montana at UC Davis Oct. 12, 2013 Site: Davis, Calif. • Stadium: Aggie Stadium Attendance: 7,368 Temperature: 73 • Wind: 12 S • Weather: Clear Score by Quarters Montana UC Davis
1 14 0
2 7 0
3 7 7
4 14 0
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Qtr Time Scoring play 1st 10:03 UM - E. Henderson 30 pass from J. Johnson (Worst kick), 1-30 0:07 05:59 UM - Travon Van 18 run (Worst kick), 6-45 2:37 2nd 02:25 UM - Henderson 21 pass from Johnson (Worst kick), 13-83 6:44 3rd 10:57 UCD - Randy Wright, 9 run (Stuart kick), 9-70 4:03 05:10 UM - Jordan Canada 1 run (Worst kick), 12-71 5:47 4th 14:48 UM - Canada 24 run (Worst kick), 7-77 3:43 04:47 UM - Smithwick-Hann 41 run (Worst kick), 7-61 4:19 UM FIRST DOWNS 25 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 51-255 PASSING YDS (NET) 163 Passes Att-Comp-Int 20-12-0 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 71-418 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 2-42 Interception Returns-Yards 2-2 Punts (Number-Avg) 2-37.5 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 Penalties-Yards 0-0 Possession Time 33:48 Third-Down Conversions 5 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions 3 of 3 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 4-28
UCD 14 31-111 126 27-15-2 58-237 0-0 1-1 5-99 0-0 7-36.3 0-0 4-29 26:12 4 of 14 0 of 1 1-2 2-16
RUSHING: Montana-Jordan Canada 24-126; Travon Van 11-59; Smithwick-Hann 1-41; Joey Counts 9-30; Jordan Johnson 5-1. UC Davis-Manzanares 15-60; Luuga 8-41; Turay 1-6; Wright, 7-4. PASSING: UM-Jordan Johnson 12-20-0-163. UC Davis-Wright 15-272-126. RECEIVING: Montana-Ellis Henderson 3-63; Travon Van 3-47; Gavin Hagfors 2-24; Jordan Canada 1-10; Mitch Saylor 1-9; T.Walcott 1-6; Clay Pierson 1-4. UC Davis-King, T.J. 3-49; Galindo 3-25; Hemmingsen 2-22; Garrett 2-5; Turay 1-11; Martindale 1-6; Sloat 1-6; Martin 1-5; Luuga 1-minus 3. INTERCEPTIONS: Montana-Brock Coyle 1-2; Bo Tully 1-0. UC DavisNone. FUMBLES: Montana-Travon Van 1-0. UC Davis-None. SACKS (UA-A): Montana-Zack Wagenmann 1-1; J. Kanongata’a 1-0; Caleb Kidder 1-0; Jordan Tripp 0-1. UC Davis-Kaspar 1-0; Pitts 1-0. TACKLE LEADERS (UA-A): Montana-Brock Coyle 6-1; Jordan Tripp 4-1; Kenderick Van Ackeren 4-1; Bo Tully 4-0; J. Kanongata’a 3-1; Caleb Kidder 3-0; Zack Wagenmann 2-1; Matt Hermanson 2-1. UC Davis-Boyett 5-2; King, N. 4-3; Jones, A. 4-3; Nelson 1-6.
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at MONTANA 21, CAL POLY 14 (OT)
Cal Poly at #9 Montana Oct. 19, 2013 Site: Missoula, MT • Stadium: Washington-Grizzly Attendance: 25913 Temperature: 45 • Sunny Score by Quarters Cal Poly Montana
1 7 7
2 7 0
3 0 0
4 0 7
MISSOULA, MT – The Grizzlies blocked a game-clinching field goal late in the contest and then put together a scoring drive in the last two minutes for an emotional overtime victory over the Mustangs.
OT 0 7
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Qtr Time Scoring play 1st 05:38 UM - Jordan Canada 5 run (Ben Worst kick), 9-29 3:11 01:59 CP - A. Umoh 6 run (Bobby Zalud kick), 9-69 3:33 2nd 05:57 CP - Umoh 4 run (Zalud kick), 9-71 3:28 4th 00:12 UM - Pierson 2 pass from Johnson (Worst kick), 15-88 2:05 OT 15:00 UM - Henderson 23 pass from Johnson (Worst kick), 2-25 0:00 CP FIRST DOWNS 23 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 60-308 PASSING YDS (NET) 95 Passes Att-Comp-Int 19-13-1 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 79-403 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 3-14 Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-58 Interception Returns-Yards 1-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 6-30.3 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 Penalties-Yards 8-81 Possession Time 36:33 Third-Down Conversions 8 of 17 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-4
UM 17 30-73 242 39-22-1 69-315 1-6 3-9 1-21 1-0 5-45.2 2-1 3-13 23:27 4 of 14 2 of 4 2-4 0-0
RUSHING: Cal Poly-Kristaan Ivory 22-121; Dano Graves 14-91; Brandon Howe 11-47; Akaninyene Umoh 9-38; Kori Garcia 2-10; Chris Nicholls 1-2; TEAM 1-minus 1. Montana-Jordan Canada 23-56; Jordan Johnson 4-11; Travon Van 1-5; Joey Counts 1-2. PASSING: Cal Poly-Dano Graves 13-18-1-95. Montana-Jordan Johnson 22-39-1-242. RECEIVING: Cal Poly-Ivory 6-36; Cole Stanford 2-14; Chris Nicholls 2-9; Akaninyene Umoh 1-19; Jordan Hines 1-13; Brandon Howe 1-4. Montana-Cam Warren 6-47; Jordan Canada 5-38; Clay Pierson 4-25; Jamaal Jones 3-96; Ellis Henderson 2-30; Jamal Wilson 1-6; Van 1-0. INTERCEPTIONS: Cal Poly-Jordan Williams 1-0. Montana-Brock Coyle 1-0. FUMBLES: Cal Poly-Cole Stanford 1-1. Montana-Jordan Canada 1-0; Jordan Johnson 1-1. SACKS (UA-A): Cal Poly-Sullivan Grosz 1-0. Montana-None. TACKLE LEADERS (UA-A): Cal Poly-Cameron Ontko 5-9; Nick Dzubnar 4-8; Sullivan Grosz 1-9; V Smith-Johnson 1-7. Montana-Matt Hermanson 6-12; J. Kanongata’a 4-12; Brock Coyle 3-12; Jordan Tripp 3-10; Tyrone Holmes 0-7; Nate Harris 2-4; Bo Tully 1-5; D. Crittenden 0-6; Alex Bienemann 0-6; Caleb Kidder 0-5; Zack Wagenmann 1-3.
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The Grizzlies’ last overtime game was a decade ago, a 43-40 double OT setback at home to Western Illinois in a first-round FCS playoff game. Things looked bleak for the Griz and the 25,913 mostly partisan fans in WGS, as Mustang place-kicker Bobby Zalud lined up to attempt a 26yard field goal with 2:17 left to play. However, Griz LB Jordan Tripp got his hand on the ball, and his block gave UM possession on its own 12-yard line. After Tripp’s crucial blocked three-pointer the Grizzlies, led by junior quarterback Jordan Johnson, marched 88 yards on 15 plays in 2:05 to score the game-tying touchdown. The game-tying play came on a Johnson pass to senior tight end Clay Pierson on a 4th-and-goal from two yards out. Freshman kicker Ben Worst then kicked the PAT, and the game was deadlocked 14-14 with 12 seconds to go in regulation. Montana (6-1/3-1) got the ball first in OT, and on the second play Johnson completed a pass to Ellis Henderson for a 23-yard touchdown and what proved to be the winning score. Cal Poly (3-4/2-1) quarterback Dano Graves’ long pass on the Mustangs’ third play in the overtime was picked off at the two by senior linebacker Brock Coyle, and the Griz had the victory. Montana jumped to an early 7-0 lead on a 5-yard run by Jordan Canada with 5:38 left in the first quarter. The TD was set up on a blocked punt by Herbert Gamboa, which was recovered by John Nguyen on Cal Poly’s 29yard line. Nine plays later Canada scored from five yards out to give the Griz the early lead. The Mustangs tied the game at 7-7 on a 6-yard run by fullback Akaninyene Umoh with 1:59 left in the first quarter. Umoh also scored Cal Poly’s go-ahead (14-7) touchdown with 5:57 left until halftime on a 4-yard run. Neither team scored again after Umoh’s back-to-back touchdown runs until the Johnson-to-Pierson 2-yard scoring hook-up which tied the game. Montana’s offense wasted no time in the OT, scoring on its second play – the Johnson-to-Henderson 23-yard scoring strike. It was a tale of two halves for the Griz, who were out-matched 247 to 78 total yards in the opening 30 minutes and managed just five first downs, compared to Cal Poly’s 14. Montana’s defense, led by safety Matt Hermanson and senior linebackers J.P. Kanongata’a, Coyle, and Tripp, made key stops when it had to in the second half. Cal Poly was held to nine first downs and 156 total yards in the last two quarters. Hermanson had a game and career-high 18 tackles. Kanonagta’a had 16 tackles and a forced fumble, while Coyle had 12 stops, 2.0 TFLs, and the game-ending pick. Tripp had 12 stops, a fumble recovery, and the key blocked field goal. Tripp’s fumble recovery was the ninth of his career, tying him for the school record with linebacker Mike Rankin (1986-89). Johnson was 22-of-39-1 (9-of-14 in the game-tying drive) for 242 yards. He had thrown 155 passes in a row until getting picked off late in the second quarter. Canada had 23 carries for 56 yards and a TD. Cam Warren led the Griz with 6 catches for 47 yards, Canada had 5 for 38, Pierson had 4 for 25, and Jamaal Jones had 3 grabs for a game-high 96 yards. All four of Pierson’s receptions were on the game-tying drive, including his 2-yard TD grab. Cal Poly, which rushed 60 times for 308 yards in its triple option attack, was led by halfback Kristaan Ivory with 22 carries for 121 yards, while Graves had 14 rushes for 91 yards.
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MISSOULA, MT – The #10-ranked Griz hoped for another miracle comeback, but fell just short in a Big Sky Conference loss to the #3-ranked Eagles. (Last week the Grizzlies blocked a game-clinching field goal late in the game, and then put together a game-tying scoring drive in the last two minutes, followed by a TD on their second play in overtime for a 21-14 OT victory over Cal Poly.) Montana trailed EWU 42-17 with 16 seconds left in the third quarter after sophomore quarterback Vernon Adams threw his sixth touchdown pass of the contest, a 9-yarder to Mario Brown. Griz QB Jordan Johnson and wide receiver Ellis Henderson hooked up on back-toback scoring passes covering 7 and 48 yards, and Montana cut its deficit to 42-31 with 7:36 left to play. After the Johnson-Henderson scoring pass had cut EWU’s lead to 11 points, Griz senior safety Bo Tully picked off Adams on the Eagles’ next possession, which gave Montana the ball on the Eagles’ 31-yard line. UM went three-and-out after the pick, though, and then missed a field goal, and EWU kept the lead. Montana scored its third touchdown of the fourth quarter on a 6-yard pass from Johnson to tight end Jordan Harper with 1:44 left in the game, but then Johnson’s rush on a two-point conversion attempt ended up just a few inches short, and the Griz trailed 42-37. After the Johnson-to-Harper touchdown, UM’s on-side kick was recovered by EWU, and the Griz had no timeouts left, and the Eagles ran out the clock. EWU scored on six of its first 10 possessions, and the sixth TD was the Adams-to-Brown score, which gave EWU a 25-point (42-17) lead late in the third quarter. EWU then scored the only points in the third quarter, a 52-yard TD pass from Adams to Ashton Clark and the 9-yarder to Brown to take that commanding 42-17 lead, and which turned out to be the Eagles’ final points in the contest. Johnson was 26-of-44-0 for 349 yards and 4 touchdowns and also rushed 11 times for 47 yards. He was just shy of his career high in passing yards, which was 354 at North Dakota earlier this season. Henderson had a career-high 147 yards receiving and tied his career-best with 8 catches. He has 11 touchdown receptions so far this season. Sophomore wide receiver Jamaal Jones had a career-best 7 catches for 77 yards, while Cam Warren had 5 for 66, and Chase Naccarato added 4 for 48. UM junior halfback Jordan Canada rushed 12 times for 53 yards, and had a 28-yard touchdown run with 14:53 to go in the second quarter which gave the Griz their only lead (which was short-lived) of the game at 10-7. Senior linebacker Brock Coyle led the Grizzlies with a game-high (tie) 10 tackles, and also had 1.5 TFLs. Junior free safety Matt Hermanson and senior linebacker Jordan Tripp had 8 tackles each. Tully and sophomore cornerback Nate Harris each had picks for Montana. Adams, a Walter Payton Award candidate, was 27-of-40-2 for 457 yards and 6 touchdowns Freshman wide receiver Cooper Kupp had 11 receptions for 182 yards and touchdown grabs of 19 and 34 yards. Clark had 6 catches for 80 yards and 2 TDs. Senior LB Ronnie Hamlin led EWU with 10 tackles.
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GAME #8 OF 2013
#3 Eastern Washington at #10 Montana Oct. 26, 2013 , Missoula, MT • Washington-Grizzly Attendance: 26,082 Temperature: 49 • Wind: • Weather: Sunny Score by Quarters 1 Eastern Washington 7 Montana 3
2 21 14
3 14 0
4 0 20
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Qtr Time Scoring play 1st 10:36 UM - Ben Worst 40 field goal, 12-61 4:24 07:14 EWU - A. Clark 4 pass from V. Adams (Kevin Miller kick), 9-66 3:15 2nd 14:53 UM - Jordan Canada 28 run (Worst kick), 2-33 0:16 10:37 EWU - Cooper Kupp 19 pass from Adams (Miller kick), 3-17 0:49 07:55 EWU - Shaquille Hill 86 yd pass from Adams (Miller kick), 1-86 0:10 03:29 UM - Henderson 42 pass from J. Johnson (B. Worst kick), 9-85 4:21 00:18 EWU - Kupp 34 pass from Adams (Miller kick), 6-78 3:05 3rd 04:28 EWU - Clark 52 pass from Adams (Miller kick), 5-80 1:46 00:16 EWU - M. Brown 9 pass from Adams (Miller kick), 8-80 2:32 4th 09:27 UM - Henderson 7 pass from Johnson (Worst kick), 11-66 2:35 07:36 UM - Henderson 48 pass from Johnson (Worst kick), 3-61 0:45 01:44 UM - J. Harper 6 pass from Johnson (Johnson rush failed), 8-60 1:45 EWU FIRST DOWNS 20 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 28-83 PASSING YDS (NET) 457 Passes Att-Comp-Int 40-27-2 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 68-540 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 2-18 Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-84 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 6-46.2 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 Penalties-Yards 8-96 Possession Time 28:16 Third-Down Conversions 7 of 15 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-5
UM 24 38-140 349 44-26-0 82-489 0-0 3-68 6-116 2-55 6-43.0 1-1 6-72 31:44 5 of 15 1 of 1 2-2 3-11
RUSHING: EWU-Quincy Forte 13-70; Vernon Adams 10-16. MontanaJordan Canada 12-53; J. Johnson 11-47; Joey Counts 6-24; Travon Van 9-16. PASSING: EWU-Vernon Adams 27-40-2-457. Montana-Johnson 26-440-349. RECEIVING: EWU-Cooper Kupp 11-182; Ashton Clark 6-80; Cory Mitchell 4-53; Shaquille Hill 3-112; Quincy Forte 2-21; Mario Brown 1-9. Montana-Ellis Henderson 8-147; Jamaal Jones 7-77; Cam Warren 5-66; Chase Naccarato 4-48; Jordan Harper 1-6; Travon Van 1-5. INTERCEPTIONS: EWU-None. Montana-Nate Harris 1-44; Bo Tully 1-11. FUMBLES: EWU-None. Montana-Travon Van 1-1. SACKS (UA-A): EWU-Evan Day 1-0. Montana-Tyrone Holmes 0-1; J. Kanongata’a 1-0; Jordan Tripp 1-0; Brock Coyle 0-1. TACKLE LEADERSS (UA-A): EWU-Ronnie Hamlin 3-7; Cody McCarthy 3-5; T.J. Lee III 3-5; Evan Day 1-6; Zach Bruce 4-2. Montana-Brock Coyle 2-8; Matt Hermanson 3-5; Jordan Tripp 2-6; Joshua Dennard 3-4; D. Crittenden 0-7; J. Kanongata’a 5-1; Addison Owen 0-4; Tyrone Holmes 0-4; Zack Wagenmann 0-4; Caleb Kidder 0-4.
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MONTANA 51, at SACRAMENTO STATE 48 (OT)
#12 Montana at Sacramento State Nov. 2, 2013 • Sacramento, Calif. • Hornet Stadium Attendance: 6,361 Temperature: 72 • Wind: 5 mph • Sunny, Clear Score by Quarters Montana Sacramento State
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4 7 21
OT 6 3
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Qtr Time Scoring play 1st 07:23 SAC - Brad Cornish 24 field goal, 9-42 3:31 04:44 UM - Ben Worst 22 field goal, 9-73 2:32 2nd 07:33 SAC - D. Carter 25 pass from G. Safron (Cornish kick), 10-71 3:50 02:25 UM - Jordan Canada 1 run (worst kick), 3-39 1:11 01:33 UM - J. Jones 54 pass from J. Johnson (Worst kick), 1-54 0:09 00:18 SAC - C. Hikutini 5 pass from Safron (Cornish kick), 7-76 1:11 3rd 09:33 SAC - Garrett Safron 1 run (Cornish kick), 9-61 3:48 07:42 UM - Canada 1 run (Worst kick), 5-40 1:43 01:16 UM - John Nguyen 1 run (Worst kick), 10-60 4:49 00:14 UM - Canada 33 run (Worst kick), 1-33 0:11 4th 12:03 SAC - Safron 10 run (Cornish kick), 9-73 3:06 07:07 SAC - DJ Maciel 4 pass from Safron (Cornish kick), 9-74 4:04 03:38 UM - Canada 1 run (Worst kick), 9-47 3:21 00:23 SAC - Hikutini 5 pass from Safron (Cornish kick), 10-77 3:09 OT 15:00 SAC - Cornish 25 field goal, 11-0 0:22 15:00 UM - Ellis Henderson 25 pass from Johnson, 1-25 0:00 UM FIRST DOWNS 23 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 29-91 PASSING YDS (NET) 381 Passes Att-Comp-Int 38-19-0 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 67-472 Fumble Returns-Yards 1-0 Punt Returns-Yards 2-27 Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-150 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 5-41.0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 Penalties-Yards 7-67 Possession Time 25:06 Third-Down Conversions 4 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions 3 of 3 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 5-5 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-4
SAC 32 39-168 412 58-41-0 97-580 0-0 1-1 8-164 0-0 4-44.2 4-3 10-102 34:54 13 of 22 2 of 2 6-8 1-6
RUSHING: Montana-Jordan Canada 17-78; John Nguyen 8-18. Sac State-Garrett Safron 20-93; B. Kellermann 9-69. PASSING: Montana-Jordan Johnson 19-38-0-381. Sac State-Garrett Safron 41-58-0-412. RECEIVING: Montana-Jamaal Jones 7-143; Ellis Henderson 5-180; Cam Warren 4-41. Sac State-DeAndre Carter 12-165; Morris Norrise 10-100. FUMBLES: Montana-None. Sac State-Safron 1-0; Marcus McDade 1-1; Jordan Robinson 1-1; Ezekiel Graham 1-1. SACKS (UA-A): Montana-Caleb Kidder 1-0; Ty. Holmes 1-0. Sac StateTodd Davis 1-0. TACKLE LEADERS (UA-A): Montana-J.P. Kanongata’a 8-7; Matt Hermanson 10-4; Brock Coyle 8-4; Nate Harris 9-2; Jordan Tripp 5-4; Alex Bienemann 2-4. Sac State-Todd Davis 5-6; Osagie Odiase 5-1; Robert Beale 4-1; Anthony Payne 4-0; Mark. Williams 3-1; Russell Smith 2-2.
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SACRAMENTO, CA – Quarterback Jordan Johnson connected with wide receiver Ellis Henderson for a 25-yard touchdown pass in overtime, and running back Jordan Canada tied a school record with four touchdown runs to lead the Grizzlies. The win also gave Montana its 27th winning season in the past 28 years. It was a back-and-forth contest which featured six ties, and the sixth deadlock came with 23 seconds to go on a 5-yard pass from the Hornets’ elusive quarterback Garrett Safron, to tight end Cole Hikutini, which knotted the score at 45-all. The Griz won the coin toss prior to the overtime, and elected to start on defense, and the “D” held the Hornets to a 25-yard field goal, giving Sac a 48-45 edge in the OT. Then it was time for the Johnson-to-Henderson game-winner, which came on the first play of overtime for the Grizzlies. Henderson faked a move inside, and then broke wide open to the right side of the end zone for the game-winner. It was the second time in the last three weeks the Griz played and won an overtime contest. The last OT was on Oct. 19, and in that one, Johnson hit Henderson for a 23-yard TD on the second play of the overtime, and Montana defeated Cal Poly 21-14. Montana improved to 9-3 in overtime games. Canada’s fourth scoring run, which tied him with four other players for the school record for the most touchdown runs in a game, was a 1-yarder on a 4th-and-goal, and gave Montana a 45-38 lead with 3:38 left to play. The Hornets put together a 10-play, 77-yard drive after Canada had given the Griz their second lead of the game, when Safron threw a 5-yard TD pass to Hikutini in the closing seconds of regulation, forcing the OT. The teams combined for 56 second-half points, the Griz out-scoring the Hornets 21-7 in the third quarter, and then the Hornets doing the same thing to UM in the final stanza with a 21-7 scoring run. Safron’s fourth scoring pass of the game tied the score up at 45-45 to force the overtime. The game was tied three times (3-3, 10-10, 17-17) in the first half. It was 17-all at intermission. Canada, who now has 12 TD runs this season, rushed 17 times for 78 yards. Johnson was 19-of-38-0 for a career-high 381 yards and 2 touchdowns. Sophomore wide receiver Jamaal Jones had 7 catches for a careerbest 143 yards and had a 54-yard touchdown catch – the first TD grab of his career. Henderson had 5 catches for a career-high 180 yards. He also had 177 punt and kickoff return yards, and finished with 357 all-purpose yards. Montana’s defense forced four fumbles and recovered three of them, which led to 17 Griz points. Senior linebacker John Kanongata’a had a game-high 15 tackles and 1.5 TFLs. Junior free safety Matt Hermanson had 14 stops, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. Cornerback Nate Harris added a career-high 11 tackles, while linebacker Brock Coyle had 10 stops and 2 forced fumbles. Safron had 505 total yards with 412 passing and a game-high 93 rushing and two scoring runs. DeAndre Carter led Sac with 12 receptions for 165 yards, while Morris Norrise added 10 for 100. Linebacker Todd Davis led the Hornets with 11 tackles.
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MONTANA 31, at SOUTH DAKOTA 27 VERMILLION, SD - Ellis Henderson scored on a 98-yard kickoff return with 1:36 remaining in the game to give the 10th-ranked University of Montana Grizzlies an emotional, hard-fought 31-27 nonleague victory over the Coyotes. With the win the Griz kept their FCS playoff hopes very much alive and improved to 8-2 overall. The Coyotes, who are coached by former UM mentor Joe Glenn, were much better than their 4-6 overall record indicates. Montana has won three of its last four games on dramatic, last-second touchdowns. The Griz won 51-48 in overtime at Sacramento State, while three weeks earlier they defeated visiting Cal Poly 21-14 in OT. USD had regained the lead at 27-24 with 1:48 to go on a 38-yard field goal by freshman kicker Miles Bergner. The first tie of the game came on a big play by Montana with 6:33 left to play, when USD freshman halfback Trevor Bouma was tackled by senior linebacker Jordan Tripp and the ball popped into the air and bounced into the arms of junior free safety Matt Hermanson who returned it 35 yards for a TD. Hermanson’s (from Sioux Falls, S.D.) huge take-away tied the game at 24-24. The teams combined for 41 first-half points, but the defenses dominated the third quarter, as neither teams could muster any points. Henderson had 4 catches for a career-high 188 yards and 2 TDs and 315 all-purpose yards. Griz tight end Clay Pierson added 4 grabs, while wide-outs Cam Warren and Jamaal Jones had 3 catches each. Henderson’s 98-yard kickoff return ties him for the second longest in UM history with former wide receiver Marc Mariani who had a 98-yarder against South Dakota State in 2009. Griz quarterback Jordan Johnson was 17-of-33-3 passing for 337 yards and 2 TDs, and he had thrown just one pick in UMs’ previous nine games. The Griz “D” once again made key plays late in the game, especially when they held the Coyotes to that late field goal considering USD had a first-and-10 on the Grizzlies’ 27-yard line in the final minutes of the game. That fourth quarter field goal by USD was its only points in the second half. Hermanson led UM with a game-high 11 tackles, and also forced a fumble. Tripp had 9 tackles; cornerback Josh Dennard had 8 stops; defensive tackle Alex Bienemann added 7. Montana took its first lead of the game on a 71-yard pass from Johnson to Henderson with 13:26 left in the second quarter. But, USD quickly regained the lead on its next possession when QB Kevin Earl threw a 2-yard TD pass to Josh Vander Maten, making the score 21-14 Coyotes with 9:22 to go in the second quarter. USD then went ahead 24-17 on a 21-yard field goal by Bergner as time expired in the half. USD took an early (14:05 in the first quarter) 7-0 lead when free safety Aaron Swift picked off a Johnson pass and returned it 60 yards for a touchdown. UM cut the USD lead to 7-3 on a 46-yard field goal by Ben Worst, making the score 7-3 with 10:05 left in the opening quarter. USD took a 14-3 lead with 6:30 to go on a 38-yard run by Bouma with 6:30 remaining in the first stanza. The Griz came right back, though, as Johnson hit Henderson for a 6-yard TD pass with 4:34 left in the first quarter. The big play of UM’s score was set up by a 67-yard completion from Johnson to Henderson. Earl was 27-of-45-0 for 235 yards and a TD. Bouma rushed 25 times for 147 yards and a TD.
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#12/10 Montana at South Dakota Nov 9, 2013 • Vermillion, S.D. • Dakota Dome Attendance: 6,567 Score by Quarters Montana South Dakota
1 10 14
2 7 10
3 0 0
4 14 3
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Qtr Time Scoring play 1st 14:05 USD - Aaron Swift,60 int. return (Miles Bergner kick) 10:05 UM - Ben Worst 46 field goal, 8-46 4:00 06:30 USD - Trevor Bouma, 38 run (Bergner kick), 8-75 3:35 04:34 UM - E. Henderson 6 pass from Johnson (Worst kick), 5-76 1:51 2nd 13:26 UM - Henderson 71 pass from J. Johnson (Worst kick), 3-66 0:43 09:22 USD - J. Vander Maten, 2 pass from K. Earl (Bergnerkick), 9-74 3:56 00:00 USD - Bergner 21 field goal, 15-76 4:40 4th 06:33 UM - Matt Hermanson 35 fumble recovery (Worst kick) 01:48 USD - Bergner 38 field goal, 9-59 4:36 01:36 UM - Ellis Henderson 98 kickoff return (Worst kick) UM FIRST DOWNS 15 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 24-52 PASSING YDS (NET) 337 Passes Att-Comp-Int 33-17-3 TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 57-389 Fumble Returns-Yards 1-35 Punt Returns-Yards 2-29 Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-132 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 4-39.8 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 Penalties-Yards 4-35 Possession Time 25:42 Third-Down Conversions 5 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0
USD 24 36-223 235 46-27-0 82-458 0-0 1-3 2-45 3-69 6-40.2 2-1 7-45 34:18 7 of 17 1 of 2 3-3 4-16
RUSHING: Montana-Jordan Canada 13-40; John Nguyen 5-15. USDBouma,Trevor 25-147; Earl,Kevin 8-65; Vander Maten, J. 2-10;. PASSING: Montana-Jordan Johnson 17-33-3-337. USD-Earl,Kevin 2745-0-235; Vander Maten,J. 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING: Montana-Ellis Henderson 4-188; Clay Pierson 4-18; Cam Warren 3-48; Jamaal Jones 3-42; John Nguyen 1-19; Gavin Hagfors 1-12; Jordan Harper 1-10. USD-Terry,Terrance 8-48; Vander Maten,J. 4-59; Donovan,Riley 4-51; Meyer,Nick 4-35; Bouma,Trevor 4-34; Roberts, Jordan 1-8. INTERCEPTIONS: Montana-None. USD-Swift,Aaron 1-60; Taverna, Devin 1-9; Lage,Keyen 1-0. FUMBLES: Montana-Jordan Johnson 1-0. USD-Bouma,Trevor 2-1. SACKS (UA-A): Montana-None. USD-Swift,Aaron 1-0; Iddings,Drew 1-0; Lage,Keyen 1-0; Starr,Tyler 1-0. TACKLE LEADERS (UA-A): Montana-Matt Hermanson 8-3; Jordan Tripp 5-3; Joshua Dennard 4-4; Brock Coyle 6-1; Alex Bienemann 5-1; Tonga Takai 3-2; J. Kanongata’a 4-0. USD-Buscarini,Colin 5-1; Starr,Tyler 5-1; Swift,Aaron 5-1
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Weber State at #7/8 Montana Nov. 16, 2013 • Missoula, MT • Washington-Grizzly Stadium Attendance: 23,609 Score by Quarters Weber State Montana
1 0 7
2 6 7
3 0 14
4 0 14
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Qtr Time Scoring play 1st 05:44 UM - Warren 5 pass from J. Johnson (Worst kick), 4-11 0:53 2nd 13:38 WSU - Shaun McClain 21 field goal, 15-58 4:54 09:56 UM - John Nguyen 2 run (Worst kick), 10-75 3:42 00:00 WSU - McClain 48 field goal, 6-35 0:37 3rd 08:57 UM - Jordan Canada 80 run (Worst kick), 3-88 1:31 05:21 UM - Shay Smithwick-Hann 16 run (Worst kick), 6-57 2:40 4th 13:16 UM - Canada 3 run (Worst kick), 6-19 1:52 10:13 UM - Marlon Miles 3 run (Worst kick), 5-21 1:55 WSU FIRST DOWNS 10 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 27-6 PASSING YDS (NET) 196 Passes Att-Comp-Int 38-19-3 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 65-202 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-157 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 8-46.9 Fumbles-Lost 3-3 Penalties-Yards 7-80 Possession Time 25:54 Third-Down Conversions 3 of 16 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-5
UM 23 60-338 123 25-12-0 85-461 1-5 5-53 1-22 3-38 4-41.8 2-2 2-20 34:06 9 of 18 1 of 2 5-7 5-37
RUSHING: Weber State-Josh Booker 6-16. Montana-Jordan Canada 24189; John Nguyen 18-81;Marlon Miles 11-48. PASSING: Weber State-A. Chipoletti 18-36-3-185. Montana-Jordan Johnson 11-21-0-118; Smithwick-Hann 1-4-0-5. RECEIVING: Weber State-Erik Walker 6-48; Bo Bolen 4-50; Gamal Fowler 2-41; Shaydon Kehano 2-24; Zach Smith 2-21; Josh Booker 2-8. Montana-Cam Warren 5-67; Clay Pierson 2-15; Jordan Harper 1-21. INTERCEPTIONS: Weber State-None. Montana-J. Kanongata’a 1-24; Jordan Tripp 1-14; Alex Bienemann 1-0. FUMBLES: Weber State--A. Chipoletti 2-2; J.Clark 1-1. Montana-John Nguyen 2-2. SACKS (UA-A): Weber State-Danny Mullarkey 0-1; Anthony Morales 0-1. Montana-Zack Wagenmann 3-1; Brock Coyle 0-1; J. Kanongata’a 1-0. TACKLE LEADERS (UA-A): Weber State-Roman Valenzuela 3-10; Anthony Morales 1-12; Adam Padilla 2-9; Tre’von Johnson 2-6. Montana-Zack Wagenmann 3-6; J. Kanongata’a 3-5; Bo Tully 2-4; Brock Coyle 1-5; Matt Hermanson 2-3; Jordan Tripp 1-4; K. Van Ackeren 1-4; Caleb Kidder 0-5; Tonga Takai 0-4; Trevor Rehm 0-4; Anthony Goodwin 0-4; D. Crittenden 0-3; Connor Lebsock 0-3.
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at MONTANA, 42, WEBER STATE 6 MISSOULA, MT – Jordan Canada rushed for a career-high 189 yards and the defense was stellar in all phases, as the #7 Grizzlies defeated the Wildcats. The Griz have now won six of their last seven games and improved to 9-2 overall and 5-2 in the conference. It was the Wildcats’ 10th loss in a row, as they went to 1-10/0-7. Canada rushed 24 times for his 189 yards, which is the 12th most rushing yards in single-game history at UM. He carried just 13 times for a whopping 142 yards in the second half The Grizzlies rushed 60 times for 338 yards and 5 TDs. Canada had an 80-yard run for a TD with 8:57 to go in the third quarter, and that score gave UM a 21-6 lead and started the Grizzlies on their way to a lop-sided victory. His 80-yard carry tied him with five other players for the longest run in school history. Montana’s defense was equally impressive in the second half as was Canada, holding Weber State to just four total yards (and four first downs) on 20 plays – which averages out to 0.2 yards a play. The Griz “D” have not allowed a touchdown in their last one-and-ahalf games. The Griz defense not only kept the Cats out of the end zone, but it registered five sacks, and held WSU to 6 net yards rushing on 27 attempts. Montana dominated the time of possession thanks to its strong running game in the second half, when it gained 255 rushing yards for four TDs on 42 carries, and kept the ball 19:39 in the last 30 minutes of the contest. True freshman halfback John Nguyen rushed 18 times for 81 yards and a score, while senior Marlon Miles picked up 48 yards on 11 totes, and scored UM’s final TD on a 3-yard run — his first career touchdown. Quarterback Shay Smithwick-Hann scored on a 16-yard run with 5:21 left in the third quarter, as the Griz took a 28-6 lead. The Griz scored two more unanswered rushing touchdowns in the final quarter, the first one was a 3-yard run by Canada, and the second was Miles’ 3-yarder, which came with 10:13 left to play and gave Montana a 42-6 lead. Despite forcing three Weber State turnovers in the first half, Montana led just 14-6 at halftime. Weber State’s only points came in the first two quarters on a pair of field goals by Shaun McClain. End Zack Wagenman led the Griz with 9 tackles, and he also had 3.5 sacks and a forced fumble. LB J.P. Kanongata’a had 8 tackles, 2.0 TFLs, a forced fumble, and an interception. Linebacker Jordan Tripp had a fumble recovery and an interception. UM senior defensive tackle Alex Bienemann had his first career interception. Tripp set a school record with 10 career fumble recoveries. Canada’s two touchdown runs gives him 14 this year, which ties him for the seventh most in a season. Johnson, who did not play in the second half because of an undisclosed injury, was 11-of-21-0 for 118 yards and a TD. Wide receiver Cam Warren led the Griz with 5 catches for 67 yards and a score. WSU freshman quarterback Austin Chipoletti was 18-of-36-3 for 185 yards. Wildcat linebackers Anthony Morales and Roman Valenzuela had a game-high 13 tackles each.
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MONTANA 28, at MONTANA ST. 14 BOZEMAN, MT – The 5th-ranked Grizzlies played perhaps their best defensive game of the season and UM’s offense made key plays when it needed to, as the Grizzlies defeated the host and 13thranked Bobcats in a Big Sky Conference game in front of a record crowd (21,527) at Bobcat Stadium. The Grizzlies improved to 10-2 overall and 6-2 in league play and have won seven of their last eight games. MSU ended its season 7-5/5-3, and lost its last three games in a row. With MSU making a comeback bid, the Grizzlies got a muchneeded insurance touchdown late in the contest, when junior halfback Jordan Canada scored for the second time in the afternoon on an 8-yard run. Canada’s score gave UM a 28-14 lead with 1:49 left in the game. UM took a 21-7 lead with 9:10 left to play on a 20-yard scoring pass from quarterback Jordan Johnson to tight end Clay Pierson. MSU came right back, though, when halfback Shawn Johnson cut the Griz lead to 21-14 with 6:02 remaining in the game. Johnson’s 1-yard touchdown run was just the fifth TD of the season allowed by the Griz in the fourth quarter. The Griz took the first possession of the third quarter and marched down the field, with running back Travon Van scoring on a 3-yard run to give UM its first lead at 14-7, with 11:15 to go in the third stanza. Van’s scoring run proved to be the only points in the third quarter. After stalling on offense for most of the first two quarters, the Grizzlies put together an impressive 15-play, 89-yard drive that took 6:36 and culminated it with a 7-yards touchdown run by Canada, tying the score 7-7 with 1:10 left until halftime. The score was deadlocked at 7-all at intermission. The Griz defense held MSU to 277 total yards and 15 first downs, and sacked Cat senior quarterback DeNarius McGhee four times. Canada rushed 19 times for 80 yards, and had two rushing TDs, which gave him 16 on the season. Van, who returned to action after missing the past few weeks with an injury, had 13 carries for 23 yards. Johnson was 23-of-35-0 for 250 yards and a TD. UM sophomore wide receiver Jamaal Jones had game-highs of 7 catches for 120 yards and had several key first down grabs. The Grizzlies picked up 365 yards of offense - 257 of those coming in the second half. Griz senior linebacker Brock Coyle, a Bozeman native, had a game-leading 14 tackles, along with two stops for loss, a couple of forced fumbles, and a sack. Jordan Tripp added 7 tackles, and fellow senior linebacker John Kanongata’a added 4 tackles, a TFL, and recovered a fumble. UM sophomore defensive end Tyrone Holmes had 5 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, while junior free safety Matt Hermanson added 5 stops. McGhee was 17-of-33-0 for 160 yards, and rushed 18 times for 57 yards. Neither team could muster much offense in the first quarter, but the Cats got on the board on an 82-yard punt return by Johnson, to take a 7-0 lead with 3:31 to go in the opening stanza.
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#5 Montana at #13 Montana State Nov 23, 2013 • Bozeman, Montana • Bobcat Stadium Attendance: 21,527 Weather: 24, sunny and crisp Score by Quarters Montana Montana State
1 0 7
2 7 0
3 7 0
4 14 7
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Qtr Time Scoring play 1st 03:31 MSU - Shawn Johnson 82 punt return (Rory Perez kick) 2nd 01:10 UM - Jordan Canada 7 run (Ben Worst kick), 15-89 6:36 3rd 11:15 UM - Travon Van 3 run (Worst kick), 9-71 3:45 4th 09:10 UM - Clay Pierson 20 pass from Jordan Johnson (Worst kick), 3-52 1:25 06:02 MSU - Johnson 1 run (Perez kick), 9-92 3:08 01:49 UM - Canada 8 run (Worst kick), 9-75 4:13 UM FIRST DOWNS 22 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 42-115 PASSING YDS (NET) 250 Passes Att-Comp-Int 35-23-0 TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 77-365 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 3-53 Kickoff Returns-Yards 2-52 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 6-40.8 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 Penalties-Yards 7-147 Possession Time 36:24 Third-Down Conversions 7 of 17 Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 3 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-5 Sacks By: Number-Yards 4-23
MSU 16 31-112 160 33-17-0 64-272 0-0 4-102 3-43 0-0 8-37.4 2-2 6-70 23:36 4 of 13 0 of 1 1-2 1-7
RUSHING: Montana-Jordan Canada 19-71; Travon Van 13-23; Jordan Johnson 6-18; Cam Warren 1-2; John Nguyen 1-2. Montana State-DeNarius McGhee 18-52; Cody Kirk 11-49. PASSING: Montana-Jordan Johnson 23-35-0-250. Montana State-DeNarius McGhee 17-33-0-160. RECEIVING: Montana-Jamaal Jones 7-120; Cam Warren 4-52; Chase Naccarato 2-32; Clay Pierson 2-30; Ellis Henderson 2-7; Travon Van 2-minus 1; Jordan Harper 1-9. Montana State-Tanner Bleskin 5-60; Jon Ellis 3-31; Tanner Roderick 2-23; Shawn Johnson 2-16; B. Flotkoetter 2-11. INTERCEPTIONS: Montana-None. Montana State-None. FUMBLES: Montana-Jordan Johnson 1-0. Montana State-Cody Kirk 1-1; DeNarius McGhee 1-1. SACKS (UA-A): Montana-Tyrone Holmes 1-1; Zack Wagenmann 0-1; Brock Coyle 1-0; J. Kanongata’a 1-0. Montana State-Hayden Vick 1-0. TACKLE LEADERS (UA-A): Montana-Brock Coyle 13-1; Jordan Tripp 5-2; Matt Hermanson 4-1; Tyrone Holmes 3-2; J. Kanongata’a 3-1; Zack Wagenmann 3-1; Alex Bienemann 1-2. Montana State-Sean Gords 10-0; Alex Singleton 4-6; Taylor Sheridan 4-4; Michael Foster 3-5; Brad Daly 3-4; Steven Bethley 2-4; Deonte Flowers 3-2; Robert Marshall 3-2.
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GAME 13 OF 2013: FCS SECOND ROUND #11 Coastal Carolina at #4 Montana Dec. 7, 2013 Missoula, MT • Stadium: Washington-Grizzly Attendance: 17,345 Temperature: -5 • Wind: 5-10 • Weather: Extreme Cold Score by Quarters 1 2 Coastal Carolina 14 21 Montana 14 0
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UM 22 34-169 388 48-24-1 82-557 3 -12 5-62 0-0 3-35.0 0-0 5-52 28:23 7 of 16 3 of 6 4-5 3-25
RUSHING: CC-Ross 21-123; Taliaferro 16-104; Henderson, D. 13-48. Montana-Jordan Canada 17-104; Travon Van 14-41; Jordan Johnson 3-24. PASSING: CC-Ross 16-21-0-202. Montana-J. Johnson 24-48-1-388. RECEIVING: CC-N. Mastromatteo 4-38; Matt Hazel 4-18; D. Henderson 2-23. Montana-Ellis Henderson 6-119; Chase Naccarato 5-45; Jamaal Jones 4-103; Jordan Canada 3-50; Mitch Saylor 2-22; Cam Warren 1-25; Sean Haynes 1-18. INTERCEPTIONS: CC-Quinn Backus 1-14. Montana-None. FUMBLES: CC-Ross 2-1. Montana-None. SACKS (UA-A): CC-None. Montana-Brock Coyle 1-1; Jordan Tripp 0-1; Zack Wagenmann 1-0. TACKLE LEADERS(UA-A): CC-Quinn Backus 5-5; Mike McClure 4-6; P. Wiiliams 2-7. Montana-Matt Hermanson 5-14; Coyle 3-9; Tripp 2-9; Wagenmann 1-9. Bienemann 1-6; J. Kanongata’a 1-5; Anthony Goodwin 1-4; Bo Tully 1-4; Joshua Dennard 1-4; Tonga Takai 0-4; Trevor Rehm 0-4; Tyrone Holmes 0-4.
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COASTAL CAROLINA 42, at MONTANA 35 MISSOULA, MT - Sophomore quarterback Alex Ross passed for three TDs and rushed for 123 yards to lead the 11th-ranked Chanticleers to the win over the 4th-ranked Grizzlies.
Qtr Time Scoring play 1st 11:18 UM - Travon Van 1 run (Ben Worst kick), 6-84 2:02 09:51 CC - D. Bennett 86 pass from Alex Ross (Alex Catron kick), 3-94 1:24 05:16 UM - C. Naccarato 15 pass from J. Johnson (Worst kick), 11-74 4:30 01:52 CC - L. Taliaferro 5 run (Catron kick), 9-56 3:17 2nd 06:06 CC - N. Mastromatteo 14 pass from Ross (Catron kick), 12-69 4:56 03:08 N. Mastromatteo 20 pass from Ross (Catron kick), 4-56 1:22 00:31 CC - D. Henderson 9 run (Catron kick), 5-35 1:39 3rd 11:16 UM - Jamaal Jones 5 pass from J. Johnson (Worst kick), 10-75 3:44 09:33 CC - L. Taliaferro 51 run (Catron kick), 4-76 1:38 4th 08:43 UM - Mitch Saylor 9 pass from J. Johnson (Worst kick), 13-94 3:37 05:03 UM - Jamaal Jones 72 pass from J. Johnson (Worst kick), 3-72 0:21 CC FIRST DOWNS 23 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 51-274 PASSING YDS (NET) 202 Passes Att-Comp-Int 21-16-0 TOTAL OFF. PLAYS-YARDS 72-476 Punt Returns-Yards 2-8 Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-99 Interception Returns-Yards 1-14 Punts (Number-Avg) 5-38.8 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 Penalties-Yards 1-5 Possession Time 31:37 Third-Down Conversions 9 of 15 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-5 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0
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Coastal Carolina (12-2), the regular-season winner of the Big South Conference, took a three-touchdown (42-21) lead with 9:33 left in the third quarter on a 51-yard scoring run by senior halfback Lorenzo Taliaferro. The comeback-minded Grizzlies started chipping away, and cut the Chanticleers’ lead to 42-28 on a 9-yard scoring pass from junior quarterback Jordan Johnson to junior wide receiver Mitch Saylor with 8:43 left in the game. Montana had a chance to cut into Coastal’s lead even more when senior linebacker Brock Coyle sacked Ross and forced a fumble and recovered the ball, and the Griz took over on CCU’s 29-yard line. Ross’s fumble was CCU’s only turnover in the game. However, UM’s drive sputtered, and it ended with an interception by CC junior linebacker Quinn Backus. It was only Johnson’s fifth interception of the season. The Griz finally got the big play that they needed late in the contest when Johnson hit sophomore wide receiver Jamaal Jones for a 72-yard TD pass, reducing the CC lead to 42-35 with 5:03 left. However, CC retained the ball for the final 5:01 of the game and picked up a couple of critical first downs along the way. The Grizzlies had an impressive opening series, as the “D” held CC to a three-and-out, and then drove 84 yards on six plays, as junior halfback Travon Van scored on a 1-yard run, giving UM a 7-0 lead with 11:18 left in the first stanza. The Chanticleers wasted no time, though, as Ross connected with senior wide receiver Demario Bennett for a CCU-record 86-yard scoring pass to tie the game at 7-7 with 9:51 left in the first stanza. The Griz got the lead back on their next series, as Johnson hit wide receiver Chase Naccarato for a 15-yard TD pass, which gave Montana a 14-7 edge with 5:16 left in the first quarter. It would prove to be Montana’s final lead of the game. The Chanticleers scored on their next possession on a 5-yard run by Taliaferro with 1:52 left in an offense-filled first stanza to tie the game up at 14-14. After the second and final tie of the contest, CCU broke loose for three unanswered touchdowns. When redshirt freshman halfback De’Angelo Henderson scored on a 9-yard run he gave CC a 35-14 lead with 31 seconds left until halftime. The game was played in bitter cold day at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, as it was -5 degrees at kickoff, although 17,345 mostly Griz Faithful fans braved the frigid weather for the entire game. Johnson was 24-of-48-1 for a career-high 388 yards and 4 touchdowns. Junior running back Jordan Canada had 17 carries for 104 yards – his sixth 100-yard rushing game of the season. Sophomore wide receiver Ellis Henderson led the Griz with a gamehigh 6 catches for 119 yards. Naccarato added 5 grabs for 45 yards and a TD, and Jones had 4 receptions for 102 yards and two scores. Nine different UM players had at least one catch. UM junior free safety Matt Hermanson had a career and game-high 19 tackles. Senior linebackers Brock Coyle and Jordan Tripp had 12 and 11 stops each, while junior end Zack Wagenmann added 10 tackles and a sack. Ross was 16-of-21-0 (76.2%) and rushed 21 times for his 123 yards, and seven of his carries went for first downs. Taliaferro had 16 carries for 102 yards and two TDs.
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Shay Smithwick-Hann, senior quarterback
Mike Bashor photo
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2014 opponents
2014 Schedule
Aug. 30 – at Wyoming Sept. 6 – Central Washington Sept. 13 – South Dakota Sept. 20 – at North Dakota State Sept. 27 – Northern Colorado* Oct. 4 – at North Dakota* Oct. 18 – UC Davis* Oct. 25 – at Cal Poly* Nov. 1 – Sacramento State* Nov. 8 – at Eastern Washington* Nov. 15 – at Southern Utah* Nov. 22 – Montana State*
at Wyoming
August 30 • Laramie, Wyo. Head Coach
2014 Schedule
Craig Bohl
Aug. 30................................. Montana Sept. 6......................................Air Force* Sept. 13.................................... at Oregon Sept. 20.......................... Florida Atlantic Sept. 27....................... at Michigan State Oct. 11....................................at Hawai’i* Oct. 18............................. San Jose State* Oct. 25.......................at Colorado State* Nov. 1.............................at Fresno State* Nov. 7....................................Utah State* Nov. 22................................. Boise State* Nov. 29..........................at New Mexico* Dec. 6.............................Mountain West Championship Game^ *Mountain West Conference game ^Played at divisional champion
*Big Sky Conference game
2014 Griz Travel
Eddie Yarbrough Junior DE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:.....................................................................................Laramie, Wyo. Enrollment:..............................................................................................13,992 President:......................................................................Dr. Richard McGinity Athletic Dirctor:..........................................................................Tom Burman Nickname/Mascot:.................Cowboys, Pokes/Cowboy Joe & Pistol Pete Colors:..................................................................................... Brown and Gold Stadium (Capacity):...... Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium (29,181) Stadium Press Box Phone:.................................................(307) 766-2222 Web Site:............................................................................. www.GoWyo.com
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Griz Lodging On the Road @WYOMING Little America 2800 W. Lincolnway Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-775-8457
@CAL POLY Embassy Suites 333 Madonna Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805-549-0800
@NORTH DAKOTA STATE Days Inn 600 30th Ave .S. Moorhead, MN 56560 218-287-7100
@EASTERN WASHINGTON Northern Quest Casino 100 N. Hayford Rd. Airway Heights, WA 99001 (877) 871-6772
@NORTH DAKOTA Canad Inns 1000 South 42nd St. Grand Forks, ND 58201
@SOUTHERN UTAH Crystal Inn 1575 W 200 N. Cedar City, UT 84720 435-586-8888
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Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year):.............. Craig Bohl (Nebraska, 1982) Record at Wyoming/Year(s):........................................................First year Overall Record (Years):..............................................................104-32 (11) 2013 Wyoming Record:........................................................................... 5-7 Conference (2013 Record):..................................... Mountain West (3-5) Starters Returning:.....................................17 (6 off., 9 def., 2 spec. teams) Starters Lost:.........................................7 (5 off., 2 def., 0 spec. teams)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Football Contact:........................................................................Tim Harkins Office Phone/Cell:................................................(307) 766-2256/760-7847 Email Address:............................................................... tharkins@uwyo.edu
2013 RESULTS 8/31...... at Nebraska.............L, 37-34 9/7........ Idaho...................... W, 42-10 9/14...... Northern Colo........ W, 35-7 9/21...... at Air Force*......... W, 56-23 9/28...... at Texas State...........L, 42-21 10/12.... New Mexico*........ W, 38-31 *Mountain West Conference game
10/19.... Colorado State*......L, 52-22 10/26.... at San Jose State*....L, 51-44 11/9...... Fresno State*...........L, 48-10 11/16.... at Boise State*...........L, 48-7 11/23.... Hawai’i................... W, 59-56 11/30.... at Utah State*............L, 35-7
2014 Montana Football
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MONTANA
2014 opponents
Central Washington September 6 • Missoula, Mont.
Head Coach
Ian Shoemaker
2014 Schedule
Sept. 6.............................. at Montana Sept. 13...................................Dixie State Sept. 20.....................at Western Oregon Sept. 27.......................... Simon Fraser^* Oct. 4................................Azusa Pacific* Oct. 11...............at South Dakota Mines Oct. 18........................ Western Oregon* Oct. 25..................... at Humboldt State* Nov. 1...........Lincoln Univ. of Missouri Nov. 8...............................at Dixie State* Nov. 15.......................... at Simon Fraser ^Game played in Bothell, Wash. *Great Northern Athletic Conference game
South Dakota
September 13 • Missoula, Mont. Head Coach
Joe Glenn
2014 Schedule
Aug. 30.................................... at Oregon Sept. 6................................William Penn Sept. 13............................ at Montana Sept. 20...................... Northern Arizona Oct. 4..................... at Southern Illinois* Oct. 11...........................Northern Iowa* Oct. 18........................at Missouri State* Oct. 25................... North Dakota State* Nov. 1...................at Youngstown State* Nov. 8.......................... Western Illinois* Nov. 15.............................. Illinois State* Nov. 22.............. at South Dakota State* *Missouri Valley Football Conference game
Trevor Bouma Sophomore RB
Tovar Sanchez Junior DE
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:...............................................................................Ellensburg, Wash. Enrollment:..............................................................................................11,287 President:.......................................................................Dr. James L. Gaudino Athletic Director:............................................................ Dr. Dennis Francois Nickname/Mascot:.......................................................Wildcats/Wellington Colors:................................................................................ Crimson and Black Stadium (Capacity):.........................................................Tomlinson (4,000) Stadium Press Box Phone:.................................................(509) 963-1053 Web Site:................................................................... www.wildcatsports.com
Location:.................................................................................. Vermillion, S.D. Enrollment:..............................................................................................10,235 President:............................................................................... James W. Abbott Athletic Director:.................................................................... David Herbster Nickname/Mascot:.......................... Coyotes (KI-YOTES)/Charlie Coyote Colors:........................................................................................Red and White Stadium (Capacity):.................................................Dakota Dome (10,000) Web Site:..............................................................................www.goyotes.com
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Head Coach (Alma Mater):................... Joe Glenn (South Dakota, 1975) Record at South Dakota/Year(s):............................................... 5-18/Two Overall Record (Years):........................................................ 193-118-1 (26) 2013 South Dakota Record:................................................................... 4-8 Conference (2013 Record/Place):.................. Missouri Valley Football (3-5/T-7th) Starters Returning:......................................14 (8 off., 5 def., 1 spec. teams) Starters Lost:.................................................10 (3 off., 6 def., 1 spec. teams)
Head Coach (Alma Mater):..........Ian Shoemaker (Grinnell-Iowa, 1996) Record at Central Washington/Year(s):...................................First year Overall Record:.................................................................................First year 2013 Central Washington Record:....................................................... 7-4 Conference (2013 Record/Place):.Great Northwest Athletic (7-3/T-2nd) Starters Returning:......................................13 (6 off., 5 def., 2 spec. teams) Starters Lost:.................................................12 (5 off., 6 def., 1 spec. teams)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Football Contact:....................................................................Robert Lowery Office Phone/Cell:................................................(509) 963-1487/899-0235 Email Address:...................................................................loweryr@cwu.edu
2013 RESULTS
9/7........ Texas A&M-Kingsville... L, 21-14 9/14..... Western Oregon*..............W, 20-7 9/21..... Simon Fraser*.................. L, 21-14 9/28..... at Azusa Pacific*................. W, 7-3 10/5..... at Humboldt State*.........W, 21-13 10/12... Dixie State*......................W, 27-24 10/19... at Simon Fraser*.............W, 54-14
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10/26... Azusa Pacific*......... L, 24-17 11/2..... Humboldt State*....W, 21-14 11/9..... at Western Ore.*..... L, 32-26 11/16... at Dixie State*...........W, 44-0 *Great Northwest Athletic Conference game
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
MEDIA INFORMATION
Football Contact:..................................................................Bryan Boettcher Office Phone/Cell:..................................... (605) 677-5927/(563) 260-4316 Email Address:..................................................... bryan.boettcher@usd.edu
2013 RESULTS
8/31...... UC Davis................. W, 10-7 9/7........ at Kansas.................L, 31-14 9/21...... at Northern Ariz....L, 22-16 9/28...... at Western Ill.*........L, 24-10 10/5...... Missouri State*..... W, 17-14 10/12.... Indiana State*....... W, 17-14 *MVFC game
10/19.... at UNI*...... W, 38-31 (2OT) 10/26.... at Illinois State*......L, 28-14 11/2...... Youngstown State*.L, 38-34 11/9.....Montana.............. L, 31-27 11/16.... SDSU*......................L, 27-12 11/23.... at NDSU*..................L, 42-0
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2014 opponents
at North Dakota State September 20 • Fargo, N.D.
Head Coach
Chris Klieman
2014 Schedule
Aug. 30................................at Iowa State Sept. 6...............................at Weber State Sept. 13.......................... Incarnate Word Sept. 20................................ Montana Oct. 4....................... at Western Illinois* Oct. 11........................Southern Illinois* Oct. 18.............................. Indiana State* Oct. 25.........................at South Dakota* Nov. 1.....................South Dakota State* Nov. 8........................at Northern Iowa* Nov. 15.......................at Missouri State* Nov. 22.....................Youngstown State* *Missouri Valley Football Conference game
Colton Heagle Senior SS
GENERAL INFORMATION
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Head Coach (Alma Mater):.........Chris Klieman (Northern Iowa, 1990) Record at North Dakota State/Year(s):.....................................First year Overall Record:.................................................................................First year 2013 North Dakota State Record:...................................................... 15-0 Conference (2013 Record/Place):......Missouri Valley Football (8-0/1st) Starters Returning:..........................................12 (4 off., 6 def., 2 spec. teams)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Football Contact:.................................................................... Ryan Perreault Office Phone:...........................................................................(701) 231-8331 Email Address:..................................................... Ryan.Perreault@ndsu.edu
2013 RESULTS
8/20.......at Kansas State......... W, 24-21 9/7..........Ferris State............... W, 56-10 9/21.......Delaware State............W, 51-0 9/28.......at SDSU*.....................W, 20-0 10/5.......Northern Iowa*...... W, 24-23 10/12.....Missouri State*........ W, 41-26 10/19.....at Southern Ill.*....... W, 31-10 10/26.....at Indiana State*...... W, 56-10 11/9.......Illinois State*........... W, 28-10
Northern Colorado
September 27 • Missoula, Mont. Head Coach
2014 Schedule
Earnest Collins Jr.
Sept. 6........................................ at UNLV Sept. 13......................... Houston Baptist Sept. 20........................at Northern Iowa Sept. 27.......................... at Montana* Oct. 4....................... Northern Arizona* Oct. 11.......................Sacramento State* Oct. 18............. at Eastern Washington* Oct. 25................................. Idaho State* Nov. 1.................................at UC Davis* Nov. 15........................... at Weber State* Nov. 22............................North Dakota* *Big Sky Conference game
Dimitri Stimphil Senior WR
Location:.......................................................................................... Fargo, N.D. Enrollment:..............................................................................................14,443 President:.......................................................................Dr. Dean L. Bresciani Athletic Director (Interim):......................................... Dr. Prakash Mathew Nickname/Mascot/Colors:................. Bison/Thunder/Yellow and Green Stadium (Capacity):......Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome (18,700) Stadium Press Box Phone:.................................................(701) 298-2600 Web Site:.............................................................................www.gobison.com
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11/16.....at Youngstown St.... W, 35-17 11/23.....South Dakota*...........W, 42-0 12/7.......Furman^.....................W, 38-7 12/14.....Coastal Carolina^.. W, 48-14 12/20.....New Hampshire^... W, 52-14 1/4..........vs. Towson^................W, 35-7 *MVFC game ^NCAA Division I FCS playoff game
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:......................................................................................Greeley, Colo. Enrollment:................................................................................................9,110 President:........................................................................................Kay Norton Athletic Director:....................................................................... Darren Dunn Nickname/Mascot:..................................................................... Bears/Klawz Colors:......................................................................................... Blue and Gold Stadium (Capacity):.............................................Nottingham Field (8,500) Stadium Press Box Phone:.................................................(970) 351-1995 Web Site:...........................................................................www.uncbears.com
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Head Coach (Alma Mater):......Earnest Collins Jr. (Northern Colo., 1996) Record at Northern Colorado/Year(s):..................................6-28/Three Overall Record (Years):............................................................14-40 (Four) 2013 Northern Colorado Record:....................................................... 1-11 Conference (2013 Record/Place):............................. Big Sky (0-8/13th) Starters Returning:......................................13 (4 off., 7 def., 2 spec. teams)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Football Contact:......................................................................Kobee Stalder Office Phone:...........................................................................(605) 673-8980 Email Address:.................................................... kobeestalder8@gmail.com
2013 RESULTS
8/31...... Langston................ W, 31-10 9/7........ CSU-Pueblo............L, 41-36 9/14...... at Wyoming..............L, 35-7 9/21...... at Northern Iowa......L, 26-7 9/28...... Southern Utah*......L, 27-21 10/5...... at Sacramento St.*...L 37-21 10/12.... at Idaho State*........L, 40-26
10/19.... UC Davis*...............L, 34-18 11/2...... Montana State*.......L, 35-28 11/9...... at North Dakota*...L, 24-21 11/16.... at Northern Ariz.*....L, 24-7 11/23.... Cal Poly*.................L, 42-14 *Big Sky Conference game
2014 Montana Football
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2014 opponents
at North Dakota
October 4 • Grand Forks, N.D. Head Coach
Bubba Schweigert
2014 Schedule
Aug. 28..........................at San Jose State Sept. 6...............................Robert Morris Sept. 13.........................at Missouri State Sept. 20................................ Stony Brook Sept. 27.......................at Montana State* Oct. 4.................................. Montana* Oct. 11............................ Portland State* Oct. 25.......................at Southern Utah* Nov. 1.............. at Eastern Washington* Nov. 8................................. Weber State* Nov. 15.................... Northern Arizona* Nov. 22..............at Northern Colorado* *Big Sky Conference game
Brandon Anderson Junior Guard
GENERAL INFORMATION
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Head Coach (Alma Mater):.......... Bubba Schweigert (Jamestown, 1985) Record at North Dakota/Year(s):................................................First year Overall Record (Years):............................................................21-20 (Four) 2013 North Dakota Record:.................................................................... 3-8 Conference (2013 Record/Place):............................. Big Sky (2-6/10th) Starters Returning:......................................11 (6 off., 4 def., 1 spec. teams)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Football Contact:.........................................................................Ryan Powell Office Phone/Cell:................................................(701) 777-2986/213-5921 Email Address:............................................ ryan.powell@athletics.und.edu
2013 RESULTS
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UC Davis
October 18 • Missoula, Mont. Head Coach
Ron Gould
2014 Schedule
Aug. 30...................................at Stanford Sept. 6..................................... Fort Lewis Sept. 13........................at Colorado State Sept. 27.................Eastern Washington* Oct. 4.......................... at Portland State* Oct. 11............................Montana State* Oct. 18............................ at Montana* Nov. 1....................Northern Colorado* Nov. 8.................. at Northern Arizona* Nov. 15................................. at Cal Poly* Nov. 22......................Sacramento State* *Big Sky Conference game
Ian Joseph Senior OT
Location:..............................................................................Grand Forks, N.D. Enrollment:..............................................................................................15,143 President:..............................................................................Dr. Robert Kelley Athletic Director:......................................................................... Brian Faison Nickname/Mascot:................................................................................. UND Colors:....................................................................................... Green & White Stadium (Capacity):................................................. Alerus Center (12,283) Stadium Press Box Phone:.......................................(701) 792-1501/1502 Web Site:......................................................................... www.undsports.com
9/29...... Valparaiso............. W, 69-10 9/7........ SDSU.......................L, 35-28 9/14.....Montana.............. L, 55-17 9/28...... Montana State*.......L, 63-20 10/5...... at Idaho State*...... W, 28-25 10/12.... Eastern Wash.*.......L, 35-14
MONTANA
10/19.... Sacramento State*....L, 31-7 10/26.... at Portland State*...L, 14-10 11/2...... at Northern Ariz.*..L, 48-27 11/9...... Northern Colo.*... W, 24-21 11/16.... at UC Davis.............L, 34-18 *Big Sky Conference game
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:.........................................................................................Davis, Calif. Enrollment:..............................................................................................34,155 Chancellor:............................................................................ Dr. Linda Katehi Athletic Director:.........................................................................Terry Tumey Nickname/Mascot:............................................................. Aggies/Mustangs Colors:.................................................................................Yale Blue and Gold Stadium (Capacity):............................................................... Aggie (10,849) Stadium Press Box Phone:.................................................(530) 752-9367 Web Site:...................................................................www.ucdavisaggies.com
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Head Coach (Alma Mater):............................ Ron Gould (Oregon, 1988) Record at UC Davis/Year(s):................................................. 5-7/One year Overall Record:.......................................................................... 5-7/One year 2013 UC Davis Record:............................................................................ 5-7 Conference (2013 Record/Place):......Big Sky, Football only (5-3/T-4th) Starters Returning:......................................18 (8 off., 6 def., 4 spec. teams) Starters Lost:.................................................11 (3 off., 5 def., 3 spec. teams)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Football Contact:........................................................................ Mike Robles Office Phone/Cell:...............................................(530) 752-3680 /979-1747 Email Address:.......................................................... merobles@ucdavis.edu
2013 RESULTS
8/31...... at South Dakota........L, 10-7 9/7........ at Nevada..................L, 36-7 9/14...... Northern Ariz.*......L, 21-10 9/21...... Portland State*.......L, 41-10 9/28...... Idaho State*.......... W, 30-13 10/5.......at Southern Utah*....W, 21-3
10/12...Montana*............... L, 42-7 10/19..... at Northern Colo.*... W, 34-18 10/26....at Montana State*... L, 34-17 11/2...... Cal Poly*.................L, 34-16 11/16.... North Dakota*...... W, 34-18 11/23....at Sacramento St.*....W, 34-7 *Big Sky Conference game
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2014 opponents
October 25 • San Luis Obispo, Calif. Head Coach
Tim Walsh
2014 Schedule
Aug. 28.................. at New Mexico State Sept. 6.................. at South Dakota State Sept. 20............................. Portland State Sept. 27................ at Northern Arizona* Oct. 4............................. Southern Utah* Oct. 11............................ at Weber State* Oct. 18...................at Sacramento State* Oct. 25................................ Montana* Nov. 1.............................Montana State* Nov. 15...................................UC Davis* Nov. 22................................at San Diego *Big Sky Conference game
Nick Dzubnar Senior LB
GENERAL INFORMATION
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Head Coach (Alma Mater):.................. Tim Walsh (UC Riverside, 1977) Record at Cal Poly/Year(s):.....................................................32-25 (Five) Overall Record (Years):............................................................149-107 (23) 2013 Cal Poly Record:.............................................................................. 6-6 Conference (2013 Record/Place):........................... Big Sky (5-3/T-4th) Starters Returning:......................................18 (8 off., 7 def., 3 spec. teams)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Football Contact:........................................................................ Eric Burdick Office Phone/Cell:................................................(805) 756-6550/550-3427 Email Address:............................................................eburdick@calpoly.edu
2013 RESULTS
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Sacramento State
November 1 • Missoula, Mont. Head Coach
Jody Sears (Interim)
2014 Schedule
Aug. 30.......................... Incarnate Word Sept. 6..............................................at Cal Sept. 13.................................Weber State Sept. 20.......................................... Menlo Sept. 27............................ at Idaho State* Oct. 4..............................Montana State* Oct. 11...............at Northern Colorado* Oct. 18...................................... Cal Poly* Nov. 1............................. at Montana* Nov. 8............................ Southern Utah* Nov. 15........................... Portland State* Nov. 22...............................at UC Davis* *Big Sky Conference game
Garrett Safron Senior QB
Location:...................................................................... San Luis Obispo, Calif. Enrollment:..............................................................................................19,800 President:................................................................. Dr. Jeffrey D. Armstrong Athletic Director:........................................................Donald J. Oberhelman Nickname/Mascot:........................................... Mustangs/Musty, Moonstar Colors:.......................................................................... Forest Green and Gold Stadium (Capacity):...............................................Alex G. Spanos (11,075) Stadium Press Box Phone:.................................................(805) 756-6739 Web Site:............................................................................... www.gopoly.com
8/31..... San Diego.............. W, 38-16 9/7....... at Fresno State........L, 41-25 9/14..... at Colorado State....L, 34-17 9/26..... at Portland St.*..... W, 38-34 10/5..... Yale...........................L, 24-10 10/12... Weber State*........... W, 47-0 10/19... at Montana*....L, 21-14 (OT)
MONTANA
10/26.... Northern Ariz.*......L, 17-13 11/2...... at UC Davis*......... W, 34-16 11/9...... Sacramento St.*...... W, 42-7 11/16.... Eastern Wash.*.......L, 35-22 11/23.... Northern Colo.*... W, 42-14 *Big Sky Conference game
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:.............................................................................. Sacramento, Calif. Enrollment:..............................................................................................28,500 President:...................................................................... Bill Macriss (Interim) Athletic Director:....................................................................................... TBA Nickname/Mascot:.................................................................Hornets/Herky Colors:...................................................................................... Green and Gold Stadium (Capacity):.............................................................Hornet (21,195) Stadium Press Box Phone:.................................................(916) 278-5995 Web Site:.................................................................... www.hornetsports.com
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Head Coach (Alma Mater):........................................Jody Sears (Interim) Record at Sacramento State:.......................................................First year Overall Record (Years):...............................................................4-19 (Two) 2013 Sacramento State Record:.......................................................... 5-8 Conference (2013 Record/Place):............................... Big Sky (4-4/8th) Starters Returning:....................................19 (10 off., 7 def., 2 spec. teams) Starters Lost:.................................................11 (4 off., 6 def., 1 spec. teams)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Football Contact:........................................................................Brian Berger Office Phone/Cell:................................................(916) 278-4313/397-4325 Email Address:................................................................bwberger@csus.edu
2013 RESULTS
8/29...... at San Jose State.............L, 24-0 9/5........ at Arizona State.............L, 55-0 9/14...... Southern Ore...W, 63-56 (OT) 9/21...... Southern Utah...L, 24-21 (OT) 9/28...... at Weber State*............ W, 31-3 10/5...... Northern Colo.*........ W, 37-21 10/12.... Northern Ariz.*.......... L, 39-38
10/19... at North Dakota*.....W, 31-7 11/2.....Montana*.....L, 51-48 (OT) 11/19... at Cal Poly*............. L, 42-7 11/16... at Portland St.*....W, 43-42 11/23... UC Davis*............... L, 34-7 *Big Sky Conference game
2014 Montana Football
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MONTANA
2014 opponents
at Eastern Washington November 8 • Cheney, Wash.
Head Coach
Beau Baldwin
2014 Schedule
Aug. 23.....................Sam Houston State Aug. 30...............................UM-Western Sept. 6.............................. at Washington Sept. 20........................ at Montana State Sept. 27...............................at UC Davis* Oct. 4................................... Idaho State* Oct. 11.......................at Southern Utah* Oct. 18...................Northern Colorado* Oct. 25................. at Northern Arizona* Nov. 1..............................North Dakota* Nov. 8................................. Montana* Nov. 21....................... at Portland State* *Big Sky Conference game
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:.................................................................................... Cheney, Wash. Enrollment:..............................................................................................12,791 President:.........................................................................Dr. Rodolfo Arevalo Athletic Director:............................................................................Bill Chaves Nickname/Mascot:...................................................................Eagles/Swoop Colors:........................................................................................Red and White Stadium (Capacity):......................................................... Roos Field (8,600) Stadium Press Box Phone:.................................................(509) 359-6351 Web Site:............................................................................... www.goeags.com
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Head Coach (Alma Mater):.Beau Baldwin (Central Washington, 1996) Record at Eastern Washington/Year(s):.................................. 56-22/Six Overall Record (Years):..........................................................66-25 (Seven) 2013 Eastern Washington Record:.................................................... 12-3 Conference (2013 Record/Place):................................Big Sky (8-0/1st) Starters Returning:......................................12 (6 off., 5 def., 1 spec. teams)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Football Contact:...........................................................................Dave Cook Office Phone/Cell:................................................(509) 359-6334/280-2502 Email Address:..................................................................... dcook@ewu.edu
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November 15 • Cedar City, Utah Head Coach
Ed Lamb
2014 Schedule
Aug. 30.................................... at Nevada Sept. 6...........at Southeastern Louisiana Sept. 13.................... South Dakota State Sept. 20............................ at Fresno State Sept. 27............................... Weber State* Oct. 4.................................... at Cal Poly* Oct. 11..................Eastern Washington* Oct. 18............................. at Idaho State* Oct. 25.............................North Dakota* Nov. 8....................at Sacramento State* Nov. 15............................... Montana* Nov. 22................ at Northern Arizona* *Big Sky Conference game
James Cowser Junior DE
Ronnie Hamlin Senior LB
8/31...... at Oregon State..... W, 49-46 9/7........ Western Oregon... W, 43-14 9/14...... at Toledo..................L, 33-21 9/28...... at Sam Houston St..L, 49-34 10/5...... Weber State*......... W, 41-19 10/12.... at N. Dakota*........ W, 35-14 10/19.... Southern Utah...... W, 34-10 10/26...at Montana*........ W, 42-37 11/2...... at Idaho State*...... W, 55-34
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11/9...... Montana State*..... W, 54-29 11/16.... at Cal Poly*........... W, 35-22 11/23.... Portland State*..... W, 42-41 12/7.......South Dakota St.....W, 42-17 12/14.... Jacksonville St.^... W, 35-24 12/21.... Towson^..................L, 35-31 *Big Sky Conference game ^NCAA Division I FCS playoff game
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:.................................................................................Cedar City, Utah Enrollment:................................................................................................8,066 President:........................................................................................Scott Wyatt Athletic Director:........................................................................... Ken Beazer Nickname/Mascot:......................................................... Thunderbirds/Thor Colors:...................................................................................Scarlet and White Stadium (Capacity):............................................... Eccles Coliseum (8,500) Stadium Press Box Phone:.................................................(435) 586-5447 Web Site:.......................................................................... www.suutbirds.com
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Head Coach (Alma Mater):.....................................Ed Lamb (BYU, 1996) Record at Southern Utah/Year(s):............................................. 34-34/Six Overall Record (Years):...............................................................34-34 (Six) 2013 Southern Utah Record:................................................................. 8-5 Conference (2013 Record/Place):........................... Big Sky (5-3/T-4th) Starters Returning:......................................16 (8 off., 7 def., 1 spec. teams) Starters Lost:.................................................12 (6 off., 4 def., 2 spec. teams)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Football Contact:........................................................................ Kyle Cottam Office Phone/Cell:..................................................................(435) 586-7752 Email Address:..................................................................... cottam@suu.edu
2013 RESULTS
8/29..... at South Ala............W, 22-21 9/7....... Fort Lewis.................W, 49-0 9/14..... at Washington St..... L, 48-10 9/21..... at Sac St.*.......W, 24-21 (OT) 9/28......at Northern Colo.*.. W, 27-21 10/5..... UC Davis*.................. L, 21-3 10/12... Portland St.*.............W, 17-7 10/19... at Eastern Wash.*.... L, 34-10
10/26...Idaho State*............... W, 19-9 11/9.....at Weber State*........ W, 27-21 11/16...at Montana St.*....... W, 22-14 11/23...Northren Ariz.*........L, 20-10 11/30...at Sam Houston St.^...L, 51-20 *Big Sky Conference game ^NCAA Division I FCS playoff game
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Montana State
Wyoming
November 22 • Missoula, Mont. Head Coach
Rob Ash
2014 Schedule
Aug. 30........................ at Arkansas State Sept. 6........................... Black Hills State Sept. 13....................... Central Arkansas Sept. 20.................. Eastern Washington Oct. 4.....................at Sacramento State* Oct. 11................................at UC Davis* Oct. 18................................ Weber State* Nov. 1................................... at Cal Poly* Nov. 8............................. Portland State* Nov. 15................................ Idaho State* Nov. 22........................... at Montana* *Big Sky Conference game
(Wyoming leads series 13-0)
Year...............Location..........................Result...................... Score 1951................ Montana.............................L.................................. 34-7 1952................ Wyoming...........................L.................................. 14-0 1953................ Montana.............................L.................................. 27-7 1955................ Neutral...............................L.................................. 35-0 1956................ Neutral...............................L.................................. 34-13 1957................ Neutral...............................L.................................. 20-0 1958................ Neutral...............................L.................................. 21-14 1959................ Neutral...............................L.................................. 58-0 1960................ Neutral...............................L.................................. 14-0 1961................ Neutral...............................L.................................. 29-0 1962................ Neutral...............................L.................................. 13-0 1963................ Neutral...............................L.................................. 25-0 1997................ Wyoming...........................L.................................. 28-13 Neutral games played in Billings, Mont.
Central Washington (Montana leads series 1-0)
Year...............Location..........................Result...................... Score 2008................ Montana.............................W................................ 38-35
Na’a Moeakiola, Senior LB
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:................................................................................. Bozeman, Mont. Enrollment:..............................................................................................15,500 President:......................................................................... Dr. Waded Cruzado Athletic Director:...........................................................................Peter Fields Nickname/Mascot:...............................................................Bobcats/Champ Colors:......................................................................................... Blue and Gold Stadium (Capacity):............................................................. Bobcat (17,777) Stadium Press Box Phone:.......................................(406) 994-3099/3100 Web Site:......................................................................www.msubobcats.com
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Head Coach (Alma Mater):.........Rob Ash (Cornell Iowa College, 1973) Record at Montana State/Year(s):........................................ 57-27/Seven Overall Record (Years):........................................................ 233-126-5 (34) 2013 Record:................................................................................................ 7-5 Conference (2013 Record/Place):........................... Big Sky (5-3/T-4th) Starters Returning:...............................................................13 (6 off., 7 def.)
MEDIA INFORMATION
Football Contact:...................................................................... Bill Lamberty Office Phone/Cell:................................................(406) 994-5133/580-6781 Email Address:............................................... blamberty@msubobcats.com
2013 RESULTS 8/29.....Monmouth............ W, 42-24 9/7.......at SMU.....................L, 31-30 9/14.....Colorado Mesa........ W, 26-0 9/21......at Stephen F. Austin...L, 52-38 9/28..... at North Dakota*....W, 63-20 10/5.....Northern Ariz.*...... W, 36-7 10/19...at Weber State*...... W, 34-16
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(Montana leads series 11-6)
Year...............Location..........................Result...................... Score 1915................ South Dakota.....................L.................................. 10-7 1916................ South Dakota.....................W................................ 11-0 1949................ Neutral^.............................W................................ 33-13 1965................ Neutral^.............................L.................................. 15-14 1966................ South Dakota.....................L.................................. 21-7 1967................ Neutral^.............................W................................ 7-3 1968................ South Dakota.....................L.................................. 21-0 1969................ Neutral!..............................W................................ 31-20 1970................ South Dakota.....................W................................ 35-7 1971................ Neutral!..............................W................................ 14-7 1972................ South Dakota.....................L.................................. 35-0 1973................ Montana.............................L.................................. 31-19 1974................ South Dakota.....................L.................................. 24-10 1975................ Montana.............................W................................ 51-17 1999................ Montana.............................W................................ 45-13 2012................ Montana.............................W................................ 35-24 2013................ South Dakota.....................W................................ 31-27 Neutral^ games played in Billings, Mont. Neutral! games played in Great Falls, Mont.
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Year...............Location..........................Result...................... Score 1914................ Montana.............................W................................ 13-0 1921................ Montana.............................W................................ 7-6 1941................ Montana.............................W................................ 27-0 1969................ Neutral...............................L.................................. 30-3 1970................ Neutral...............................L.................................. 31-16 2003................ Montana.............................L.................................. 25-24 Neutral site in Sacramento, Calif., at Camellia Bowl
DE Tim Bush (Mike Bashor photo)
Northern Colorado (Montana leads series 12-1)
LB John Kanangata’a (Mike Bashor photo)
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Year...............Location..........................Result...................... Score 1976................ Northern Colorado..........L.................................. 27-19 1977................ Montana.............................W................................ 34-13 1978................ Montana.............................W................................ 31-14 1979................ Northern Colorado..........W................................ 20-10 2002................ Montana.............................W................................ 31-14 2004................ Montana.............................W................................ 27-16 2006*.............. Northern Colorado..........W................................ 53-21 2007................ Montana.............................W................................ 52-7 2008................ Northern Colorado..........W................................ 41-20 2009................ Montana.............................W................................ 38-10 2010................ Northern Colorado..........W................................ 30-7 2011................ Montana.............................W................................ 55-28 2012................ Northern Colorado..........W................................ 40-17 *Year Northern Colorado joined the Big Sky Conference
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(Montana leads series 12-8-1)
Year...........Location.............................Result...................... Score 1915............ North Dakota.........................T.................................. 10-10 1936............ Montana.................................W................................ 13-6 1937............ Montana.................................W................................ 14-3 1938............ North Dakota.........................L.................................. 7-0 1941............ Montana.................................W................................ 13-6 1948............ Montana.................................W................................ 47-7 1959............ Montana.................................L.................................. 21-14 1960............ North Dakota.........................W................................ 21-14 1962............ North Dakota.........................L.................................. 14-8 1963............ Montana.................................L.................................. 19-13 1966............ Neutral....................................L.................................. 30-6 1967............ North Dakota.........................W................................ 19-14 1968............ Neutral....................................W................................ 37-10 1969............ North Dakota.........................W................................ 24-10 1970............ Neutral ...................................W................................ 28-7 1971............ North Dakota.........................W................................ 27-14 1972............ Neutral ...................................L.................................. 42-14 1973............ North Dakota.........................L.................................. 31-10 2010............ Montana.................................W................................ 27-17 2012............ North Dakota.........................L.................................. 30-40 2013*.......... North Dakota.........................W................................ 55-17 Neutral games played in Billings, Mont. *Year North Dakota joined the Big Sky Conference
UC Davis
(Montana leads series 5-0)
Year...........Location.............................Result...................... Score 1926............ Montana.................................W................................ 21-0 1995............ Montana.................................W................................ 41-20 2008............ Montana.................................W................................ 29-24 2009............ UC Davis................................W................................ 17-10 2013*.......... UC Davis................................W................................ 42-7 *Year UC Davis joined the Big Sky Conference
Cal Poly
(Montana leads series 15-2)
Year...........At........................................Result...................... Score 1969............ Montana.................................W................................ 14-0 1971............ Cal Poly..................................W................................ 38-14 1994............ Montana.................................W................................ 45-0 1996............ Montana.................................W................................ 43-0 1998............ Montana.................................W................................ 37-14 1999............ Cal Poly..................................W................................ 28-14 2000............ Montana.................................W................................ 53-3 2001............ Cal Poly..................................W................................ 31-17 2003............ Montana.................................W................................ 17-14 2005............ Montana.................................W................................ 36-27 2005............ Montana.................................L.................................. 35-21^
DE Bobby Alt, #91 (Mike Bashor photo)
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2006............ Montana.................................W................................ 10-9 2008............ Cal Poly..................................W................................ 30-28 2009............ Montana.................................W................................ 35-23 2010............ Cal Poly..................................L.................................. 35-33 2011............ Montana.................................W................................ 37-23 2013*.......... Montana.................................W................................ 21-14 (OT) ^FCS playoff game *Year Cal Poly joined the Big Sky Conference
Eastern Washington (Montana leads series 26-13-1)
Mike Bashor photo
Sacramento State (Montana leads series 17-1)
Year...........At........................................Result...................... Score 1993............ Montana.................................W................................ 54-7 1996*.......... Sacramento State...................W................................ 35-17 1997............ Montana.................................W................................ 52-10 1998............ Sacramento State...................W................................ 31-16 1999............ Montana.................................W................................ 41-38 (2 OT) 2000............ Montana.................................W................................ 24-20 2001............ Sacramento State...................W................................ 42-7 2002............ Montana.................................W................................ 31-24 2003............ Sacramento State...................W................................ 26-0 2004............ Montana.................................W................................ 52-21 2005............ Sacramento State...................W................................ 31-14 2006............ Montana.................................W................................ 59-14 2007............ Sacramento State...................W................................ 17-3 2008............ Montana.................................W................................ 43-7 2009............ Sacramento State...................W................................ 45-30 2010............ Montana.................................W................................ 28-25 2011............ Sacramento State...................L.................................. 42-28 2013............ Sacramento State...................W................................ 51-48 (OT) *Year Sacramento State joined the Big Sky Conference
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Year...........Location.............................Result...................... Score 1938............ Montana.................................W................................ 27-0 1940............ Montana.................................W................................ 9-0 1946............ Montana.................................W................................ 31-7 1947............ Eastern Washington..............W................................ 21-0 1948............ Neutral....................................L.................................. 12-7 1949............ Montana.................................W................................ 19-6 1950............ Eastern Washington..............W................................ 52-0 1980............ Montana.................................W................................ 42-7 1981............ Eastern Washington..............L.................................. 14-13 1983............ Eastern Washington..............L.................................. 27-26 1984............ Montana.................................T.................................. 14-14 1985............ Eastern Washington..............L.................................. 52-19 1986$.......... Montana.................................W................................ 42-37 1987*.......... Montana.................................W................................ 22-0 1988............ Montana.................................W................................ 30-6 1989............ Eastern Washington..............W................................ 22-16 1990............ Montana.................................L.................................. 36-35 1991............ Eastern Washington..............L.................................. 20-17 1992............ Montana.................................L.................................. 27-21 1993............ Eastern Washington..............W................................ 35-20 1994............ Montana.................................W................................ 49-29 1995............ Eastern Washington..............W................................ 63-7 1996............ Eastern Washington..............W................................ 34-30 1997............ Montana.................................L.................................. 40-35 1998............ Eastern Washington..............W................................ 30-27
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1999............ Montana.................................W................................ 25-7 2000............ Eastern Washington..............W................................ 41-31 2001............ Montana.................................W................................ 29-26 (2 OT) 2002............ Eastern Washington..............L.................................. 30-21 2003............ Montana.................................W................................ 41-10 2004............ Eastern Washington..............W................................ 31-28 2005............ Montana.................................L.................................. 34-20 2006............ Eastern Washington..............W................................ 33-17 2007 ........... Montana.................................W................................ 24-23 2008............ Eastern Washington..............W................................ 19-3 2009............ Montana.................................W................................ 41-34 2010............ Eastern Washington..............L.................................. 36-27 2011............ Montana.................................W................................ 17-14 2012............ Eastern Washington..............L.................................. 32-26 2103............ Montana.................................L.................................. 42-37 Neutral game played in Great Falls, Mont. $Last game played in Dornblaser Stadium *Year Eastern Washington joined the Big Sky Conference
DE Kroy Biermann (Mike Bashor photo)
Montana State
(Montana leads series 70-37-5)
RB Jordan Canada
Southern Utah
(Montana leads series 4-2)
Year...........Location.............................Result...................... Score 1996............ Montana.................................W................................ 44-13 1998............ Southern Utah.......................L.................................. 35-45 2002............ Montana.................................W................................ 68-45 2007............ Montana.................................W................................ 37-17 2008............ Montana.................................W................................ 46-10 2012............ Montana.................................L.................................. 30-20 (Southern Utah entered the Big Sky Conference in 2013)
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Year...........Location.............................Result...................... Score 1897............ Montana.................................W................................ 18-6 1898............ Montana State........................W................................ 6-0 1898............ Montana.................................W................................ 16-0 1899............ Montana State........................L.................................. 38-0 1899............ Montana.................................L.................................. 5-0 1900............ Montana.................................W................................ 12-11 1901............ Montana State........................L.................................. 31-0 1902............ Montana.................................L.................................. 38-0 1903............ Montana State........................L.................................. 13-6 1904............ Montana.................................W................................ 79-0 1908............ Montana.................................T.................................. 0-0 1908............ Montana State........................L.................................. 5-0 1909............ Montana State........................W................................ 3-0 1909............ Montana.................................W................................ 15-5 1910............ Montana State........................T.................................. 0-0 1910............ Montana.................................W................................ 10-0 1912............ Montana State........................W................................ 7-0 1912............ Montana.................................W................................ 39-3 1913............ Montana State........................W................................ 7-0 1913 ........... Montana.................................W................................ at 20-0 1914............ Montana.................................W................................ 26-9 1916............ Montana State........................T.................................. 6-6
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Montana State continued
1917............ Montana.................................W................................ 9-7 1919............ Montana State........................T.................................. 6-6 1920............ Montana.................................W................................ 28-0 1921............ Montana State........................W................................ 14- 7 1922............ Montana.................................W................................ 7-6 1923............ Montana State........................W................................ 24-13 1925............ Montana.................................W................................ 29-7 1926............ Neutral....................................W................................ 27-0 1927............ Neutral....................................W................................ 6-0 1928............ Neutral....................................T.................................. 0-0 1929............ Neutral....................................L.................................. 14-12 1930............ Neutral....................................W................................ 13-6 1931............ Neutral....................................W................................ 7-6 1932............ Neutral....................................L.................................. 19-7 1933............ Neutral....................................W................................ 32-0 1934............ Neutral....................................W................................ 25-0 1935............ Neutral....................................W................................ 20-0 1936............ Neutral....................................W................................ 27-0 1937............ Neutral....................................W................................ 19-0 1938............ Neutral....................................W................................ 13-0 1939............ Neutral....................................W................................ 6-0 1940............ Neutral....................................W................................ 6-0 1941............ Neutral....................................W................................ 23-13 1946............ Neutral....................................W................................ 20-7 1947............ Neutral....................................L.................................. 13-12 1948............ Neutral....................................W................................ 14-0 1949............ Neutral....................................W................................ 34-12 1950............ Neutral....................................W................................ 33-0 1951............ Neutral....................................W................................ 38-0 1952............ Montana.................................W................................ 35-12 1953............ Montana State........................W................................ 32-13 1954............ Montana.................................W................................ 25-21 1955............ Montana State........................W................................ 19-0 1956............ Montana.................................L.................................. 33-13 1957............ Montana State........................L.................................. 22-13 1958............ Montana.................................L.................................. 20-6 1959............ Montana State........................L.................................. 40-6 1960............ Montana.................................W................................ 10-6 1961............ Montana State........................L.................................. 10-9 1962............ Montana.................................W................................ 36-19 1963*.......... Montana State........................L.................................. 18-3 1964............ Montana.................................L.................................. 30-6 1965............ Montana State........................L.................................. 24-7 1966............ Montana.................................L.................................. 38-0 1967............ Montana State........................L.................................. 14-8 1968............ Montana.................................L.................................. 29-24 1969............ Montana State........................W................................ 7-6 1970............ Montana.................................W................................ 35-0 1971............ Montana State........................W................................ 30-0 1972............ Montana.................................L.................................. 21-3 1973............ Montana State........................L.................................. 33-7 1974............ Montana.................................L.................................. 43-29 1975............ Montana State........................L.................................. 20-3 1976............ Montana.................................L.................................. 21-12 1977............ Montana State........................L.................................. 24-19 1978............ Montana.................................W................................ 24-8 1979............ Montana State........................L.................................. 38-21 1980............ Montana.................................L.................................. 24-7 1981............ Montana State........................W................................ 27-17 1982............ Montana.................................W................................ 45-14 1983............ Montana State........................L.................................. 28-8
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T Abilene Christian.......................1...................... 0................................0 Albany..........................................2...................... 0................................0 Appalachian State.......................3...................... 1................................0 Arizona........................................1...................... 4................................0 Army............................................0...................... 1................................0 Boise State....................................9...................... 16..............................0 Brigham Young...........................5...................... 11..............................0 British Columbia........................2...................... 0................................0 California.....................................0...................... 5................................0 Cal Fullerton...............................1...................... 1................................0 Cal Poly................................... 15.................. 2............................ 0 Cal-State Chico...........................1...................... 0................................0 Cal-State Northridge..................4...................... 1................................0 Carroll College............................7...................... 0................................0 Carson-Newman........................1...................... 0................................0 Central Washington............... 1.................... 0............................ 0 Coastal Carolina.........................0...................... 1................................0 Colorado State.............................6...................... 10..............................0 Delaware......................................0...................... 1................................0 DePaul..........................................1...................... 0................................0 East Tennessee State...................1...................... 0................................0 Eastern Illinois............................1...................... 0................................0 Eastern Kentucky........................1...................... 0................................0 Eastern New Mexico..................3...................... 0................................0 Eastern Washington............... 27.................. 12.......................... 1 Fort Lewis....................................2...................... 0................................0 Fresno State.................................0...................... 1................................0 Furman........................................1...................... 0................................0 Georgia Southern.......................1...................... 2................................0 Gonzaga.......................................11.................... 9................................4 Hawaii..........................................1...................... 4................................0 Hofstra.........................................3...................... 1................................0 Houston.......................................0...................... 1................................0 Humboldt State...........................1...................... 0................................0 Idaho............................................27.................... 55..............................2 Idaho State...................................42.................... 13..............................0 Iowa..............................................0...................... 2................................0 Jackson State................................1...................... 0................................0 Jacksonville State........................1...................... 0................................0 James Madison............................1...................... 1................................0 Kansas State.................................0...................... 1................................0 Liberty..........................................1...................... 0................................0 Long Beach State........................0...................... 1................................0 Louisiana Tech............................0...................... 1................................0 Maine...........................................2...................... 0................................0 Marshall.......................................1...................... 1................................0 McNeese State.............................3...................... 3................................0 Minnesota....................................0...................... 1................................0 Minnesota-Duluth.....................1...................... 0................................0 Montana State......................... 70.................. 37.......................... 5 Montana Tech.............................12.................... 4................................2 Nevada.........................................4...................... 10..............................0 New Hampshire..........................1...................... 0................................0 New Mexico................................4...................... 10..............................0 Nicholls State...............................1...................... 0................................0 North Dakota.......................... 12.................. 8............................ 1 North Dakota State................. 3.................... 3............................ 0 North Texas.................................1...................... 0................................0 Northern Arizona.......................32.................... 14..............................0 Northern Colorado................ 12.................. 1............................ 0 Northern Illinois.........................1...................... 0................................0
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T Northern Iowa............................3...................... 0................................0 Northwestern State.....................3...................... 0................................0 Oklahoma City............................1...................... 0................................0 Oklahoma Panhandle State.......1...................... 0................................0 Oregon.........................................0...................... 7 ..............................1 Oregon State................................2...................... 12..............................2 Pacific University........................1...................... 1................................0 Pacific...........................................2...................... 5................................0 Pocatello Marines.......................1...................... 0................................0 Portland.......................................2...................... 0................................1 Portland State..............................28.................... 11..............................0 Puget Sound................................3...................... 1................................0 Rice...............................................0...................... 1................................0 Richmond....................................1...................... 1................................0 Sacramento State ................... 17.................. 1............................ 0 Sam Houston State.....................3...................... 1................................0 Saint Mary’s.................................2...................... 0................................0 San Diego.....................................0...................... 1................................0 San Diego Marines.....................0...................... 2................................0 San Francisco..............................2...................... 1................................1 San Jose State...............................0...................... 3................................0 Simon Fraser...............................3...................... 2................................0 Sonoma State...............................1...................... 0................................0 South Dakota.......................... 11.................. 6............................ 0 South Dakota State.....................7...................... 0................................0 Southern California...................0...................... 5................................0 Southern Illinois.........................1...................... 0................................0 Southern Utah........................ 4.................... 2............................ 0 Stanford........................................0...................... 4................................0 Stephen F. Austin........................4...................... 0................................0 Syracuse.......................................0...................... 0................................1 Tennessee.....................................0...................... 1................................0 Texas State...................................1...................... 0................................0 Texas Tech...................................1...................... 3................................0 Thomas More..............................1...................... 0................................0 Troy State.....................................1...................... 0................................0 Tulsa.............................................0...................... 1................................0 UC Davis................................. 5.................... 0............................ 0 UCLA...........................................0...................... 6................................0 UNLV...........................................1...................... 4................................0 Utah..............................................0...................... 11..............................0 Utah State....................................8...................... 26..............................0 Villanova......................................0...................... 1................................0 Washington.................................1...................... 16..............................1 Washington State........................2...................... 32..............................0 Weber State..................................39.................... 13.............................0 Western Illinois...........................1...................... 2...............................0 Western State...............................1...................... 0................................0 Western Washington..................1...................... 0................................0 Whitman......................................5...................... 5...............................1 Willamette...................................0...................... 1...............................0 Wofford........................................0...................... 1................................0 Wyoming................................ 0.................... 13.......................... 0 Youngstown State.......................0...................... 2................................0 TOTALS.................................. 557................ 469........................ 15 2014 opponents in bold
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The Big Sky Conference celebrated 50 years of men’s athletics and 25 years of women’s competition during the 2013-14 academic year. The venerable and stable Division I Big Sky Conference observed its 50th birthday on July 1, 2013. To mark the historic occasion, the league honored its past by commemorating its top male and female athletes, as well as the top moments and teams. Four of the current league members – Idaho State University, The University of Montana, Montana State and Weber State – have been with the league since its birth. Fellow charter member the University of Idaho brings the majority of its sports back to the Big Sky on July 1, 2014. Northern Arizona University enters its 45th season in the league, giving the league five members with at least 40 years of continuous membership. The Big Sky Conference welcomed North Dakota and Southern Utah on July 1, 2013 as full members. UC Davis and Cal Poly joined as football affiliate members. Eastern Washington University, the University of Northern Colorado, Portland State University and Sacramento State round out the current membership. The league has become one of the strongest Division I conferences in the West and is a national leader in the Football Championship Subdivision. Six times, Big Sky teams have won the Division I National Championship, including Eastern Washington in 2010. A Big Sky team has played for the national championship in three of the past five seasons. The Big Sky is one of three conferences in the western United States playing Division I football. The Big Sky Conference was established in 1963 by six charter members – Idaho, Idaho State, Gonzaga, Montana, Montana State and Weber State. Those six schools formed the foundation of the Big Sky before the league expanded in 1970 by adding Boise State and Northern Arizona. Gonzaga left the Sky in 1979 and was replaced by Nevada, which gave the league eight members. The conference grew to nine schools in 1987 with the addition of Eastern Washington.
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The 1990s saw change in the makeup of the league, beginning in 1992 when Nevada departed and put the Big Sky back at eight teams. In 1996 Boise State and Idaho left, and at the same time the conference added Portland State, Sacramento State and Cal State Northridge. The Big Sky maintained nine teams for five years before Cal State Northridge departed in the spring of 2001. The Big Sky now includes nine states spanning from the Pacific Ocean to the Red River Valley of North Dakota. The league is represented along the entire west coast with institutions in Washington, Oregon and California. League schools also range up and down the Rocky Mountains with institutions in Montana, Idaho, Utah, Arizona and Colorado. It is “The Heart of the American West.” On Feb 25, 1963, the name Big Sky was adopted by the six presidents of the charter members as the name of the new conference. The name Big Sky originated in a novel written by the late A.B. (Bud) Guthrie of Great Falls, Mont., in 1947 entitled “The Big Sky.” Jack Hollowell, a former Montana advertising director, promoted the Big Sky theme for the Treasure State. While on a track and field trip from Pocatello, Idaho, to Missoula, Mont., legendary Dubby Holt of Idaho State saw a “Welcome to Big Sky Country” sign as his team entered Montana. Holt, and his athletes thought “Big Sky” would be a perfect name for the new conference. Harry Missildine of the Spokane Spokesman-Review called for the newly formed league to be named the Big Sky Conference in his column dated Feb. 20, 1963. The Big Sky sponsors championships in 15 sports, including men’s and women’s cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, basketball and tennis. In addition, there are also championships in football, and women’s volleyball, golf and soccer. The Big Sky sponsored softball for the first time in 2013. Men’s golf will return as a conference sport in 2014-15. In 1988-89, the Big Sky Conference first began sponsoring women’s sports. The former Mountain West Conference existed from 1982-88, sponsoring championships for women’s sports
Jaynee Nadolski Assistant Commissioner/ SWA
Jon Kasper Assistant Commisioner/ Media Relations
at the same institutions the Big Sky had men’s programs. The Big Sky merged with the Mountain West in 1988, forming one league for both men and women. Doug Fullerton, the fifth commissioner of the Big Sky Conference, is in his 20th year at the helm. Fullerton took over the Big Sky on July 1, 1995, replacing longtime commissioner Ron Stephenson, who passed away in 2011. Stephenson served the league for 14 years. Steve Belko was the commissioner from 1977-81, while John Roning held the post from 1971-77. The first league commissioner was Jack Friel, who served from 1963-71.
Big Sky Conference and
Grizzly Players of the Week – 2013 • Sept. 16 – Offense: Jordan Johnson, Quarterback • Sept. 23 – Special Teams: Ben Worst, Kicker • Oct. 7 – Defense: Anthony Goodwin, Cornerback • Nov. 11 – Defense: Matt Hermanson, Safety (co-recipient) Special Teams: Ellis Henderson, Returns • Nov. 25 – Defense: Brock Coyle, Linebacker 2014 Montana Football
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2013 Conference standings
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School Conf.................Pct.....................Overall.................... Home.......................Away.................... Streak
Eastern Washington* 8-0 .........................1.000 ......................12-3 ............................... 7-1 ..................................5-2 ..............................L1 Northern Arizona^ 7-1 .........................0.875 ......................9-3 .................................. 5-1 ..................................4-2 ..............................L1 Montana^ 6-2 ......................0.750 ................... 10-3 .............................5-2 .............................. 5-1 .......................... L1 Southern Utah^ 5-3 .........................0.625 ......................8-5 .................................. 3-2 ..................................5-3 ..............................L2 Montana State 5-3 .........................0.625 ......................7-5 .................................. 4-2 ..................................3-3 ..............................L3 Cal Poly 5-3 .........................0.625 ......................6-6 .................................. 3-3 ..................................3-3 ..............................W1 UC Davis 5-3 .........................0.625 ......................5-7 .................................. 2-4 ..................................3-3 ..............................W2 Sacramento State 4-4 .........................0.500 ......................5-7 .................................. 2-4 ..................................3-3 ..............................L1 Portland State 3-5 .........................0.375 ......................6-6 .................................. 4-2 ..................................2-4 ..............................L2 North Dakota 2-6 .........................0.250 ......................3-8 .................................. 2-5 ..................................1-3 ..............................L1 Idaho State 1-7 .........................0.125 ......................3-9 .................................. 3-3 ..................................0-6 ..............................L6 Weber State 1-7 .........................0.125 ......................2-10 ............................... 2-3 ..................................0-7 ..............................W1 Northern Colorado 0-8 .........................0.000 ......................1-11 ............................... 1-6 ..................................0-5 ..............................L11 *Champion, earned automatic bid to playoffs ^Received at-large FCS playoff berth
2013 Griz on all-conference team
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Tackles — Danny Kistler^, Senior
first team defense
Ends — Zack Wagenmann^, Junior Outside Linebackers — Jordan Tripp^, Senior; — John Kanongata’a, Senior
second team offense
Wide Receiver — Ellis Henderson, Sophomore Guards — William Poehls, Senior Center — Kjelby Oiland, Senior Returns — Ellis Henderson, Sophomore ^Two-time First Team Selection
Derek Crittenden Gavin Hagfors Nate Harris Aaron Held Tyrone Holmes Max Kelly Danny Kistler Jr. Connor Lebsock Chris Lider Chase Naccarato John Nguyen Trevor Rehm Steven Rominger Shay Smithwick-Hann Bo Tully Zack Wagenmann Cam Warren Ben Weyer Jamal Wilson
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second team defense
Tackles — Alex Bienemann, Senior Inside Linebackers — Brock Coyle, Senior Cornerbacks — Anthony Goodwin, Senior Safeties — Matt Hermanson, Junior
third team offense
Guards — Trevor Poole, Junior Quarterback — Jordan Johnson, Junior Fullback — Jamal Wilson, Sophomore
third team defense
Tackles — Tonga Takai, Junior
honorable mention offense
Wide Receiver — Cam Warren, Senior Tackles — John Schmaing, Sophomore Tight Ends — Clay Pierson, Senior Running Backs — Jordan Canada, Junior Kicker — Ben Worst, Freshman
honorable mention defense
Ends — Tyrone Holmes, Sophomore Cornerbacks — Nate Harris, Sophomore Safeties — Bo Tully, Senior Punters — Stephen Shaw, Sophomore
third team special teams
Ellis Henderson, Sophomore
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Griz Big Sky Conference First Team Selections 1963
1973
Pete Gotay.................................................... FB Jerry Luchau.............................................. OG Chris Pomajevich..................................... WR
Sly Hardy.................................................... CB Dave Harrington........................................ CB Steve Taylor................................................ DE
Paul Connelly............................................. HB Wayne Harrington.....................................OC
Greg Anderson........................................... DB Sly Hardy.................................................... CB Ron Rosenberg*.........................................ILB
1964 1965
1974 1975
Terry Bergren................................................ E Willie Jones..................................................RB
Greg Anderson........................................... DB
Warren Hill.............................................Safety
Greg Anderson........................................... DB
Bob Beers....................................................ILB Bob Graham............................................... DT Lon Howard............................................... OT Larry Huggins............................................ DE Bryan Magnuson........................................RB Mick O’Neill...........................................Safety Herb White.........................................OG, DE
Paul Cooley............................................... WR
1966 1967
1968
Bob Beers....................................................ILB Tuufuli Uperesa......................................... OT Herb White.........................................OG, DE
1969
Arnie Blancas..............................................RB Tim Gallagher............................................. LB Bill Gutman................................................ OT Les Kent.......................................................RB Larry Miller................................................ DL Jim Nordstrom........................................... DE Roy Robinson............................................. DB John Stedham............................................ OG Karl Stein......................................................FS Larry Stranahan......................................... DT Tuufuli Uperesa......................................... OT
1970
1976 1976 1977
Guy Bingham............................................. OL Greg Dunn....................................................FS Steve Fisher................................................. DT Allen Green.................................................TE Sam Martin................................................. DE
Todd Ericson................................................FS Chad Germer.............................................OC Chad Lembke.............................................ILB Kirk Murphy.............................................. DE Marvin Turk.............................................. WR
Raul Allegre................................................... K Kent Clausen..............................................ILB Greg Dunn....................................................FS Jim Hard.................................................... WR Sam Martin................................................. DE
Sam Davidson............................................ DT Dan Downs.................................................ILB
Pat Curry.................................................... DE Jim Rooney................................................. OT Mickey Sutton......................................CB/PR
Dave Dickenson#....................................... QB Dan Downs.................................................ILB Carl Franks............................................CB/FS Scott Gurnsey............................................ WR Frank Garrett............................................ OG Kurt Schilling...........................................OLB
1978
1979
1981
1982
Tony Fudge...................................................SS Ben Kiefer.................................................OLB
1983
Steve Caputo................................................RB Steve Okoniewski...................................... OT Ray Stachnick.............................................OC
Larry Clarkson........................................... OT Mike Rice............................................... WR/P
1972
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1990
Monty Bullerdick........................................RB
Brian Salonen..............................................TE
Kit Blue.......................................................OC Barry Darrow............................................ OG Mick Dennehy.......................................Safety Leo LaRoche............................................... DE Ron Rosenberg...........................................ILB
1989
Dan Edwards.............................................. DE Jay Fagan.................................................... OG Jody Farmer...................................RB/P/KOR Tim Hauck*..................................................FS Mike Rankin...............................................ILB Kirk Scrafford............................................ OG Rick Erps.................................................... OG Mike McGowan.......................................OLB
Arnie Blancas..............................................RB Larry Miller................................................ DL Steve Okoniewski...................................... OT Karl Stein......................................................FS
1971
1988
J.C. Campbell...........................................OLB Jody Farmer...................................RB/P/KOR Tim Hauck*..................................................FS Mike Rankin...............................................ILB Quinton Richardson................................. CB Kirk Scrafford............................................ OG
1985
Mike Rice............................................... WR/P
1986 1987
Tony Breland................................................SS Scott Camper.............................................. DT Larry Clarkson........................................... OT Pat Foster.................................................... DE Mike Rankin...............................................ILB Bill Venard..................................................OC
1991
1992 1992
Todd Ericson................................................FS Chad Lembke.............................................ILB
1993
1994
Keith Burke................................................ CB Dave Dickenson#....................................... QB Dan Downs.................................................ILB Scott Gragg................................................. OT
1995
Mike Agee.................................................. OG Mike Bouchee............................................ILB Jason Crebo................................................. LB Dave Dickenson#....................................... QB Joe Douglass....................................... WR/PR David Kempfert.........................................OC Yohanse Manzanarez................................. DE Blaine McElmurry.......................................FS Eric Simonson............................................ OT Matt Wells.................................................. WR 2014 Montana Football
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Griz Big Sky Conference First Team Selections 1996
Mike Agee.................................................. OG Brian Ah Yat!.............................................. QB Jason Baker................................................. OT Jason Crebo*............................................... LB Joe Douglass....................................... WR/PR Corey Falls.................................................. DE David Kempfert.........................................OC Blaine McElmurry.......................................FS
1997
Kelley Bryant.............................................. DT Jason Crebo................................................. LB Justin Gaines.............................................. CB
1998
Brian Ah Yat#............................................. QB Kelley Bryant.............................................. DT Scott Curry................................................. OT Tyler Martin............................................... DT Jeremy Watkins......................................... WR
Chris Snyder.................................................. K Trey Young*..................................................FS
2003
Dylan McFarland....................................... OT Jon Skinner................................................ OG Brad Weston................................................ FB Chris Snyder.................................................. K Brent Meyers............................................OLB Dave DeCoite...............................................FS
2004
Cory Procter............................................... OT Craig Ochs.................................................. QB Lex Hilliard.................................................RB Mike Murphy............................................. DE Shane MacIntyre........................................ILB Jefferson Heidelberger........... Special Teams
2005
1999
Brad Rhoades............................................. OT Lex Hilliard.................................................RB Tuff Harris.......................................... Returns Alan Saenz.................................................. DT Brady Green............................ Special Teams
1999
Eric Allen................................................... WR Cody Balogh............................................... OT Colin Dow................................................. OG Mike Murphy............................................. DE Kroy Biermann.......................................... DE Torrey Thomas.............................................FS Colt Anderson........................................SS/ST
Adam Boomer............................................. LB Kelley Bryant.............................................. DT Vince Huntsberger*.....................................SS Drew Miller^.............................................. QB Chase Raynock.......................................... OT Thatcher Szalay......................................... OG Jeremy Watkins......................................... WR
2000
Adam Boomer............................................. LB Calvin Coleman......................................... CB Jimmy Farris.............................................. WR Andy Petek*................................................. LB Thatcher Szalay......................................... OG
2001
Calvin Coleman......................................... CB
2001
John Fitzgerald............................................ FB Spencer Frederick.......................................TE Yohance Humphery...................................RB Vince Huntsberger*.....................................SS Etu Molden................................................ WR Chris Snyder.................................................. K Matt Steinau.............................................OLB Thatcher Szalay......................................... OG
2002
John Edwards!............................................ QB Tim Bush.................................................... DE Blake Horgan.............................................. DT Dylan McFarland....................................... OT Levander Segars................................. Returns Vernon Smith............................................. CB 2014 Montana Football
2006
Cole Lockwood....................... Special Teams
2010
Trumaine Johnson..................................... CB Erik Stoll.................................................Safety
2011
Caleb McSurdy*.......................................... LB Trumaine Johnson$................................... CB Bryan Waldhauser..................................... DT Greg Hardy..................................................TE Jon Opperud............................................... OT Jabin Sambrano.................................. Returns
2012
Greg Hardy..................................................TE Danny Kistler Jr......................................... OT Jordan Tripp.............................................OLB Zack Wagenmann...................................... DE
2013
John Kanangata’a.....................................OLB Danny Kistler Jr......................................... OT Jordan Tripp.............................................OLB Zack Wagenmann...................................... DE *Defensive MVP #Offensive MVP !Offensive co-MVP ^Newcomer of the Year $Vacated due to NCAA infraction case
2007
Colt Anderson..............................................SS Kroy Biermann*......................................... DE Dan Carpenter.............................................. K Tyson Johnson...............................................P J.D. Quinn.................................................. OG Brent Russum............................................. OT Loren Utterback.......................................... LB
2008
Marc Mariani.............................WR/Returns Colin Dow................................................. OG Colt Anderson..............................................SS
2009
Marc Mariani............................................ WR Levi Horn.................................................... OT Terran Hillesland...................................... OG
2009
Chase Reynolds...........................................RB Kevin Klaboe............................................... FB Shawn Lebsock..........................................ILB Trumaine Johnson..................................... CB Shann Schillinger.........................................FS
Cole Lockwood
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Past Big Sky Champs and Runnersup
Year........School(s)..........................................................................School(s) 1963....... Idaho State (3-1)...............................................Montana State (2-1) 1964....... Montana State (3-0).............................................. Idaho State (2-1) 1965....... Weber State, Idaho (3-1)...........................................Montana (2-2) 1966....... Montana State (4-0)........................................................Idaho (3-1) 1967....... Montana State (4-0)............... Montana, Weber State, Idaho (2-2) 1968....... Weber State, Idaho, Montana State (3-1) 1969....... MONTANA (4-0) ............................................... Weber State (3-1) 1970....... MONTANA (6-0) ................................................ Idaho State (4-2) 1971....... Idaho (4-1).............................................................. Boise State (4-2) 1972....... Montana State (5-1).............................................. Idaho State (4-1) 1973....... Boise State (6-0)...............................................Montana State (5-1) 1974....... Boise State (6-0)...............................................Montana State (5-1) 1975....... Boise State (5-0-1).......................Idaho State, Montana State (4-2) 1976....... Montana State (6-0)........................................................Idaho (5-1) 1977....... Boise State (6-0)........................................ Northern Arizona (5-1) 1978....... Northern Arizona..........................Montana, Montana State (4-2) 1979....... Montana State (6-1).....................................................Nevada (5-2) 1980....... Boise State (6-1)..............................................................Idaho (4-3) 1981....... Idaho State, Boise State (6-1)...................................Montana (5-2) 1982....... MONTANA, Idaho, Montana State (5-2) 1983....... Nevada (6-1).......................................................... Idaho State (5-2) 1984....... Montana State (6-1).....................................................Nevada (5-2) 1985....... Idaho (6-1)....................................................................Nevada (6-1) 1986....... Nevada (7-0)......................................................... NAU, Idaho (5-2) 1987....... Idaho (7-1)............................................................ Weber State (7-1)
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1988....... Idaho (7-1).................................................................Montana (6-2) 1989....... Idaho (8-0).................................................................Montana (7-1) 1990....... Nevada (7-1)............................................... Idaho, Boise State (6-2) 1991....... Nevada (8-0)..............................................................Montana (6-2) 1992....... Idaho (6-1)..............................................Eastern Washington (6-1) 1993....... MONTANA (7-0) .....................Idaho, Eastern Washington (5-2) 1994....... Boise State (6-1)........................................... Montana, Idaho (5-2) 1995....... MONTANA (6-1) ................Boise State, Idaho, NAU, WSU (4-3) 1996....... MONTANA (8-0) .................................... Northern Arizona (7-1) 1997....... Eastern Washington (7-1) .......................................Montana (6-2) 1998....... MONTANA (6-2) ..... Cal State Northridge, Montana State (5-3) 1999 ...... MONTANA (7-1) ...................................... PSU, NAU, EWU (6-2) 2000....... MONTANA (8-0) ....Portland State, Sac State, Weber State (5-3) 2001 ...... MONTANA (7-0) .......... Northern Arizona, Portland State (5-2) 2002....... MONTANA, Idaho State, Montana State (5-2) 2003....... MONTANA, Montana State, Northern Arizona (5-2) 2004....... MONTANA, Eastern Washington (6-1)...............MSU, PSU (4-3) 2005....... MONTANA, EWU, Montana State (5-2)............ PSU, WSU (4-3) 2006....... MONTANA (8-0)..................Montana State, Portland State (6-2) 2007....... MONTANA (8-0)..................................Eastern Washington (6-2) 2008....... MONTANA, Weber State (7-1)...........EWU, Montana State (5-3) 2009....... MONTANA (8-0)........... Eastern Washington, Weber State (6-2) 2010....... Eastern Washington, MSU(7-1). Montana, Sac State, WSU (5-3) 2011....... Montana State (7-1).................................... PSU, EWU, WSU (5-3) 2012....... Eastern Washington, Montana State, Cal Poly (7-1)....NAU (6-2) 2013....... Eastern Washington (8-0)..........................Northern Arizona (7-1)
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Passing – Game
griz records and awards
Most attempts
72........ Dave Dickenson @Idaho, 1995
Most completed
43........ Dave Dickenson @Idaho, 1995
Most yards
560... Brian Ah Yat @Eastern Washington, 1996
Most touchdowns
6........Jordan Johnson, Weber State, 2011 Dave Dickenson, Boise State, 1995 Brian Ah Yat @Stephen F. Austin, 1998
Highest completion percentage (Minimum of 10 attempts) 1.000........Cole Bergquist, Fort Lewis, 2007, (13x13)
75......Rock Svennungsen, 1974, Montana State 74......Dave Dickenson, 1993, @Idaho Brad Lebo, 1989, Eastern New Mexico 74......Brent Pease, 1986, Eastern Washington 73......Cole Bergquist, 2008, Sacramento State John Edwards, 1999, @Idaho State Brian Ah Yat, 1998, @Stephen F. Austin 72......Jordan Johnson, 2013, Coastal Carolina Andrew Selle, 2010, @Cal Poly John Edwards, 2002, Southern Utah 71......Jordan Johnson, 2013, @South Dakota Dave Dickenson, 1994, Sonoma State 70......Jordan Johnson, 2013, @North Dakota Dave Dickenson, 1993, Boise State Brad Lebo, 1991, Nevada
5......... John Vacarelli @Pacific, 1966
Longest pass (NO TD)
72.....Shay Smithwick-Hann @Weber St., 2012
Most passing yards
560.....Brian Ah Yat, 1996, @Eastern Washington 558.... Dave Dickenson, 1995, @Idaho 512.... Dave Dickenson, 1993, @Idaho 510.... Brian Ah Yat, 1996, Northern Arizona Dave Dickenson, 1994, Idaho 505.... Drew Miller, 2000, @Idaho 498.... Drew Miller, 1999, @Portland State 493.... Dave Dickenson, 1995, Weber State 489.... Brad Lebo , 1991, Nevada 469.... Dave Dickenson, 1995, UC Davis 466.... Brad Lebo , 1991, Weber State 460.... Brent Pease, 1986, @Weber State 458.... Brian Ah Yat, 1998, @Stephen F. Austin 453.... Brian Ah Yat, 1996, @Sacramento State 447.... Brent Pease, 1986, Eastern Washington 435.... Grady Bennett, 1990, @Weber State 424.... Dave Dickenson, 1994, Eastern Wash. 423.... Brian Ah Yat, 1998, Southern Utah 417.... Marty Mornhinweg, 1984, Army 411.... Brad Lebo, 1991, @Idaho 410.... Brad Lebo, 1992, Montana State 93......Brian Ah Yat, 1997, @Portland State 91......John Edwards, 2000, Montana State 90......Dave Dickenson, 1995, Boise State 87......Dave Dickenson, 1993, Weber State Marty Mornhinweg, 1985, Weber State 84......Justin Roper, 2009, Cal Poly Dave Dickenson, 1995, @Idaho 80......Jordan Johnson, 2011, @Tennessee 79......Jordan Johnson, 2011, @Montana State Drew Miller, 1999, Weber State 78......Joe Douglass, 1996, Northern Arizona 75......Cole Bergquist, 2008 @Weber State Cole Bergquist, 2008 @ N. Colorado Brandon Neill, 2001, St. Mary’s (Calif.) Craig Ochs, Hofstra, 2004
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36.... Drew Miller, 1999, @Portland State Brian Ah Yat, 1996, Montana State Dave Dickenson, 1995, Weber State Brad Lebo, 1991, Nevada Brent Pease, 1986, Idaho State 35.... Brad Lebo, 1992, @Kansas State Brad Lebo, 1992, Montana State Johnny Coppedge, 1983, Idaho State 34.... Darren Rowell, 1997, St. Mary’s Dave Dickenson, 1994, Eastern Wash. Dave Dickenson, 1993, @Eastern Wash. 33.... Brad Lebo, 1992, Idaho Grady Bennett, 1989, @Idaho Dave Dickenson, 1995, @Washington State Drew Miller, 2000, @Idaho
Most touchdown passes
6.........Jordan Johnson, 2011, Weber State Brian Ah Yat, 1998, @Stephen F. Austin Dave Dickenson, 1995, Boise State 5.........Jordan Johnson, 2013, @North Dakota Brandon Neill, 2001, St. Mary’s (Calif.) Drew Miller, 2000, @Idaho Drew Miller, 1999, @Portland State Brian Ah Yat, 1996, Idaho State Brian Ah Yat, 1996, Portland State Dave Dickenson, 1995, @Idaho Brad Lebo , 1991, @Idaho Brad Lebo, 1991,Weber State Brent Pease, 1986, Eastern Washington Brent Pease, 1986, Idaho State 4.........(27 tied with 4; Dickenson had nine games with 4 TD passes)
Most intercepted passes
Longest touchdown pass
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Passing – Season Most attempts
457........... Brad Lebo, 1991
Most completed
309.............Craig Ochs, 2004 309.............Dave Dickenson, 1995
Most yards passing
4,176..........Dave Dickenson, 1995 (Big Sky Conference Record) Jordan Johnson
Pass attempts
72.... Dave Dickenson, 1995, @Idaho 62.... Johnny Coppedge, 1983, Idaho State 61.... Brad Lebo, 1992, @Washington State 60.... Brent Pease, 1986, @Weber State 59.... Dave Dickenson, 1995, @Washington State 58.... Brad Lebo, 1992, @Kansas State Brad Lebo, 1991, Nevada 58.... Grady Bennett, 1990, @Nevada 56.... Brad Lebo, 1992, Montana State 55.... Brent Pease, 1986, Idaho State Brent Pease, 1986, Idaho 53.... Brad Lebo, 1991, Weber State Grady Bennett, 1989, @Idaho 52.... Drew Miller, 1999, @Portland State
Pass completions
43.... Dave Dickenson, 1995, @Idaho 38.... Dave Dickenson, 1994, Idaho
Highest completion % (min. 100 atts) 68.7%....... Craig Ochs, 2004 (309-of-450) (Big Sky Conference Record)
Passing yards per game
379.6........ Dave Dickenson, 1995 (Big Sky Conference Record)
Most passes had intercepted 16...............Marty Mornhinweg, 1984 16...............Grady Bennett, 1990
Most touchdown passes
42...............Brian Ah Yat, 1996 (Big Sky Conference Record)
Passing yards
4,176.............Dave Dickenson, 1995 3,807.............Craig Ochs, 2004 3,640.............Dave Dickenson, 1993 3,615.............Brian Ah Yat, 1996 3,461.............Drew Miller, 1999 3,387............ Jordan Johnson, 2013
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3,384.............Brad Lebo, 1991 3,209.............John Edwards, 2002 3,156.............Cole Bergquist, 2008 3,091.............Grady Bennett, 1989 3,056.............Brent Pease, 1986 3,053.............Dave Dickenson, 1994 3,043.............Andrew Selle, 2009 3,005.............Grady Bennett, 1990 2,952.............Brian Ah Yat, 1998 2,685.............Josh Swogger, 2006 2,691.............Brian Ah Yat, 1997 2,646.............Brad Lebo, 1992 2,623.............Cole Berquist, 2007 2,453.............Marty Mornhinweg, 1984 2,439.............Drew Miller, 2000 2,400............ Jordan Johnson, 2011 2,160.............John Edwards, 2001 1,885.............Justin Roper, 2010 1,883.............Scott Werbelow, 1987 1,682.............Grady Bennett, 1988 1,668.............Bob Boyes, 1979 1,612.............Craig Ochs, 2003 1,569.............Marty Mornhinweg, 1982 1,361.............Tom Kingsford, 1950
38................. Dave Dickenson, 1995 33................. Craig Ochs, 2004 32.................Jordan Johnson, 2013 Drew Miller, 1999 Dave Dickenson, 1993 30................. Brent Pease, 1986 28................. Andrew Selle, 2009 Cole Bergquist, 2008 26................. Brian Ah Yat, 1998 24................. Dave Dickenson, 1994 24................. Grady Bennett, 1990 21.................Jordan Johnson, 2011 Brian Ah Yat, 1997 Brad Lebo, 1991 20............ Cole Bergquist, 2007 Grady Bennett, 1989 19............ Justin Roper, 2010 John Edwards, 2002
Pass completion percentage
(Minimum 200 attempts) 68.6.......... Craig Ochs, 2004 (308-450-8) (Big Sky Conference Record) 68.2.......... Dave Dickenson, 1994 67.9.......... Dave Dickenson, 1995 67.2.......... Dave Dickenson, 1993 66.4.......... Drew Miller, 2000 65.8.......... Scott Werbelow, 1987 65.2.......... Drew Miller, 1999 64.2.......... Brian Ah Yat, 1998 62.9.......... Andrew Selle, 2009 61.9.......... Marty Mornhinweg, 1982 61.3.......... Brian Ah Yat, 1996
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Passing touchdowns
42................. Brian Ah Yat, 1996 (Big Sky Conference Record)
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258.8...........Brian Ah Yat, 1995-98 250.9...........Grady Bennett, 1988-90 225.8...........Craig Ochs, 2003-04 206.5...........Josh Swogger, 2006 203.1...........Brent Pease, 1985-86 191.1...........Brad Lebo, 1989-92 184.6...........John Edwards, 1999-02 169.0...........Marty Mornhinweg, 1980-82,84
Passing touchdowns (Since 1948)
96............ Dave Dickenson, 1993-95 89............ Brian Ah Yat, 1995-98 58............ Cole Bergquist, 2005-08 55............ Grady Bennett, 1988-90 53............Jordan Johnson, 2010-11, 2013 46............ John Edwards, 1999-2002 Drew Miller, 1999-2000 42............ Craig Ochs, 2003-04 41.......... Brad Lebo, 1989-92 38.......... Andrew Selle, 2007-10 Marty Mornhinweg, 1980-82, 1984 34.......... Brent Pease, 1985-86 27.......... Justin Roper, 2009-10 20.......... Ray Brum, 1968-69
Most attempts
1,208....... Dave Dickenson, 1992-95
Most completions
813...........Dave Dickenson, 1992-95
Completions per game
23.9..... Drew Miller, 1999-00 (430 in 18 games) (Big Sky Conference Record)
Passing – Career
Most yards passing
Most yards passing
Most touchdowns
11,080...... Dave Dickenson, 1992-95 9,315........ Brian Ah Yat, 1995-98 7,778........ Grady Bennett, 1988-90 7,505........ Cole Bergquist, 2005-08 6,717........ Brad Lebo, 1989-92 6,704........ John Edwards, 1999-02 6,083........ Marty Mornhinweg, 1980-84 5,900........ Drew Miller, 1999-00 5,831........Jordan Johnson, 2010-11, 2013 5,419........ Craig Ochs, 2003-04 4,131........ Andrew Selle, 2007-10 3,655........ Brent Pease, 1985-86 2,836........ Justin Roper, 2009-10 2,685........ Josh Swogger, 2006 2,296........ Tom Kingsford, 1948-50 2,178........ Bob Boyes, 1978-79 2,173........ Bert Wilberger, 1991-94 2,099........ Scott Werbelow, 1986-87 2,068........ Ray Brum, 1969-70 1,745........ Tim Kerr, 1976-78 1,447........ Van Troxel, 1972-75 1,446........ Rock Svennungsen, 1971-74
Passing yards a game
(Minimum 12 games) 327.8...........Drew Miller, 1999-00 (Big Sky Conference Record) 316.6...........Dave Dickenson, 1992-95
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11,080......Dave Dickenson, 1992-95 96.............Dave Dickenson, 1992-95
Passing efficiency
166.3........Dave Dickenson, 1992-95 (3rd in FCS history)
Highest % of passes for TDs 7.9%.........Dave Dickenson, 1992-95 (FCS National record)
Most intercepted passes
42............ Grady Bennett, 1988-90
Highest completion percentage 67.3%...... Dave Dickenson, 1992-95 (Big Sky Conference Record)
Most Yards Per Attempt
9.2........... Dave Dickenson, 1992-95 (FCS National record)
Attempts/Interception ratio
.022..........Dave Dickenson, 1992-95 (26 interceptions, 1,208 attempts)
Pass yards per game
327.8....... Drew Miller, 1999-00 (18 games, 5,900 yards) (Big Sky Conference Record/ 6th in FCS history)
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receiving – Game Most receptions
15............ Josh Paffhausen, St. Mary’s, 1997
Most yards receivING
279.... Joe Douglass @Eastern Washington, 1996
Most touchdown receptions
4........ Jabin Sambrano, Weber State, 2011 Marc Mariani, Southern Utah, 2008 Mike Rice, Idaho State, 1986 Marvin Turk @Idaho, 1991 Joe Douglass @Eastern Wash., 1996
Longest touchdown reception
93............ Jim Farris @Portland State, 1997
Longest reception (no td)
72............ Peter Nguyen @Weber State, 2012
Receptions
15...... Josh Paffhausen, 1997, St. Mary’s 14...... Joe Douglass, 1996, @E. Wash., vs. MSU Mike Trevathan, 1990, Idaho 13.......Joe Douglass, 1995, @Montana State 12.....Marc Mariani, 2009, South Dakota State Levander Segars, 2002, @Eastern Wash. Jeremy Watkins, 1999, Idaho Joe Douglass, 1995, Boise State Shalon Baker, 1994, @Weber State 12.....Matt Wells, 1992, @Kansas State Mike Rice, 1986, Idaho State 11.....Etu Molden, 2001, @Hawaii Mike Erhardt, 1996, Northern Arizona Matt Wells, 1995, @Idaho Mike Rice, 1986, Nevada, Idaho Brian Salonen, 1983, Idaho State 10.....Ryan Bagley, 2007, Northern Colorado Tate Hancock , 2003, North Dakota State Jon Talmage, 2002, @Portland State Etu Molden, 2001, Portland State Jeremy Watkins, 1999, @Portland State Jimmy Farris, 1999, @Portland State Jeremy Watkins, 1998, Portland State, Eastern Washington Raul Pacheco, 1998, Cal Poly, @Weber State Mike Erhardt, 1995, @Idaho Joe Douglass, 1995, Weber State Scott Gurnsey, 1994, @N. Texas, @BSU Shalon Baker, 1992, Idaho Shalon Baker, 1991, @McNeese State Mike Trevathan, 1990, Idaho, @Weber State
Yards receiving
279...... Joe Douglass, 1996, @E. Washington 250...... Joe Douglass, 1996, Northern Arizona 248...... Mike Trevathan, 1990, Idaho 225...... Joe Douglass, 1996, @Sacramento State 222...... Mike Erhardt, 1995, @Idaho 208...... Marc Mariani, 2008, Southern Utah Joe Douglass, 1995, @Montana State 205...... Joe Douglass, 1996, Montana State 204...... Marvin Turk, 1991, @Idaho 200...... Marc Mariani, 2009, Cal Poly 198...... Marvin Turk, 1991, Weber State
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Terry White, 1985, Weber State 188...... Ellis Henderson, 2013, @South Dakota 190...... Scott Gurnsey, 1994, @Montana State 187...... Mike Rice, 1986, Idaho 185...... Matt Wells, 1995, Cal-Davis 182...... Justin Olsen, 1998, Southern Utah 182...... Matt Wells, 1993, Weber State 180...... Ellis Henderson, 2013, @Sac State 178...... Marc Mariani, 2009, Villanova 176...... Scott Gurnsey, 1993, Boise State 175...... Josh Paffhausen, 1997, St. Mary’s 173...... Scott Gurnsey, 1993, Montana State 172...... Marc Mariani, 2008, Richmond Shalon Baker, 1994, @Weber State
Most yards receiving
1,479.........Marc Mariani, 2009
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME
133.6......... Joe Douglass, 1996 (82 catches for 1,469 yards)
Longest reception
93........ Jimmy Farris, 1997, @Portland State 91........ Jimmy Farris, 2000, Montana State 90........ Matt Wells, 1995, Boise State 87........ Matt Wells, 1993, Weber State Scott Moe, 1985, Weber State 84........ Marc Mariani, 2009, Cal Poly Mike Erhardt, 1995, @Idaho 80........ Jabin Sambrano, 2011, @Tennessee 79........ Jabin Sambrano, 2011, @Montana State Jeremy Watkins, 1999, Weber State 76........ Jim DeBord, 1968, @Idaho 75........ Tyler Palmer, 2008, @Weber State Mike Ferriter, 2008, Northern Colorado Levander Segars, 2004, Hofstra Etu Molden, 2001, St. Mary’s Del Spear, 1974, Montana State 74........ Matt Wells, 1993, @Idaho Mike See, 1989, Eastern New Mexico Mike Rice, 1986, Eastern Washington 73........ Mike Ferriter, 2008, Sacramento State Etu Molden, 1999, @Idaho State Justin Olsen, 1998, @Stephen F. Austin 72........ Jamaal Jones, 2013, Coastal Carolina Jabin Sambrano, 2010, @Cal Poly Levander Segars, 2002, Southern Utah 71........ Ellis Henderson, 2013, @South Dakota Shalon Baker, 1994, Sonoma State 70........ Travon Van, 2013, @North Dakota Scott Gurnsey, 1993, Boise State Mike Carlsen, 1991, Nevada
Touchdown receptions
4.......... Jabin Sambrano vs. Weber State, 2011 Marc Mariani, 2008, Southern Utah Joe Douglass, 1996, @E. Washington Marvin Turk, 1991, @Idaho Mike Rice, 1986, Idaho State, Idaho 3.......... Ellis Henderson, 2013, @UND, EWU Etu Molden, 2001, St. Mary’s (Calif.) Bill Cockhill, 1993, Sacramento State Mike Trevathan, 1990, McNeese State Jim Hard, 1979, Portland State Paul Cooley, 1975, @Weber State Justin Olsen, 1998, Southern Utah
receiving – Season Most receptions
82..............Joe Douglass, 1996
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Receiving yards
1,479........... Marc Mariani, 2009 1,469........... Joe Douglass, 1996 1,308........... Marc Mariani, 2008 1,240........... Jefferson Heidelberger, 2004 1,145........... Etu Molden, 2001 1,079........... Scott Gurnsey, 1993 1,047........... Marvin Turk, 1991 1,046........... Mike Rice, 1986 1,025........... Jeremy Watkins, 1999 1,008.......... Ellis Henderson, 2013 Matt Wells, 1995 1,006........... Mike Trevathan, 1990 1,003........... Jimmy Farris, 2000 998.............. Scott Gurnsey, 1994 885.............. Jeremy Watkins, 1998 885.............. Shalon Baker, 1994 870.............. Bill Cockhill, 1993 832.............. Joe Douglass, 1995 832.............. Brian Salonen, 1983 820.............. Mike Ferriter, 2008 819.............. Jon Talmage, 2004 801.............. Eric Allen, 2006 792.............. Mike Erhardt, 1995 760............. Jamaal Jones, 2013 746.............. Matt Wells, 1994 733.............. Mike Ferriter, 2007
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722.............. Jim Hard, 1979 710.............. Levander Segars, 2004 Mike Trevathan, 1989 705.............. Raul Pacheco, 1997 702.............. Shalon Baker, 1991 780.............. Raul Pacheco, 1996 725.............. Ryan Bagley, 2006 701.............. Jimmy Farris, 1999 699.............. Etu Molden, 2000 692.............. Ryan Bagley, 2007 689.............. Jon Talmage, 2002 675.............. Justin Olsen, 1998 661.............. Tate Hancock, 2004 641.............. Craig Chambers, 2006 638.............. Travis Walker, 1997 634.............. Tanner Hancock, 2000 632.............. Jabin Sambrano, 2011 625.............. Tanner Hancock, 1999 628.............. Levander Segars, 2002 614.............. Paul Lamb, 1985 608.............. Raul Pacheco, 1998 607.............. Paul Cooley, 1976
Pass receptions
82................ Joe Douglass, 1996 80................ Marc Mariani, 2009 Jefferson Heidelberger, 2004 76................ Etu Molden, 2001 72................ Jeremy Watkins, 1998 71................ Mike Trevathan, 1990 69................ Marc Mariani, 2008 68................ Brian Salonen, 1983 67................ Scott Gurnsey, 1993 65................ Scott Gurnsey, 1994 64................ Mike Rice, 1986 63................ Tate Hancock, 2004 63................ Jeremy Watkins, 1999 63................ Joe Douglass, 1995 61................ Matt Wells, 1995 60................ Levander Segars, 2004 Matt Clark, 1989
Pass reception TOUCHDOWNs 18................ Joe Douglass, 1996 15................ Marc Mariani, 2008 14............... Ellis Henderson, 2013 Etu Molden, 2001 13................ Marc Mariani, 2009 Marvin Turk, 1991 Mike Rice, 1986
Average receptions per game
7.45..............Joe Douglass, 1996 7.10..............Mike Trevathan, 1990 6.80..............Brian Salonen, 1983 6.59..............Joe Douglass, 1995-96 (22 games for 145 catches) 6.55..............Jeremy Watkins, 1998 6.40..............Mike Rice, 1986 6.33..............Etu Molden, 2001 6.09..............Scott Gurnsey, 1993 5.91..............Scott Gurnsey, 1994 5.73..............Jeremy Watkins, 1999 5.73..............Joe Douglass, 1995 5.55..............Matt Wells, 1995 5.45..............Matt Clark, 1989 5.33..............Jefferson Heidelberger, 2004
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5.22..............Tanner Hancock, 2000 5.18..............Travis Walker, 1997
receiving – Career
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receptions per game
6.59.......... Joe Douglass, 1995-96 (22 games for 145 catches)
Receiving yards
3,018............ Marc Mariani, 2006-09 2,733............ Matt Wells, 1992-95 2,574............ Scott Gurnsey, 1991-94 2,566............ Jon Talmage, 2002-05 2,561............ Shalon Baker, 1991-94 2,527............ Raul Pacheco, 1995-98 2,402............ Jeremy Watkins, 1996-99 2,301............ Joe Douglass, 1995-96 2,300............ Etu Molden, 1998-01 2,257............ Bill Cockhill, 1990-93 2,223............ Jimmy Farris, 1997-00 2,089............ Mike Ferriter, 2005-08 1,991............ Mike Erhardt, 1993-96 1,969............ Mike Trevathan, 1987-90 1,940............ Ryan Bagley, 2004-07 1,882............ Brian Salonen, 1980-83 1,868............ Travis Walker, 1996-99 1,787............ Jabin Sambrano, 2008-11 1,733............ Jefferson Heidelberger, 2001-04 1,702............ Tate Hancock, 2001-04 1,639............ Matt Clark, 1987-90 1,539............ Marc Mariani, 2007-09 1,530............ Levander Segars, 2001-04 1,466............ Bob McCauley, 1981-84 1,434............ Mike Rice, 1985-86 1,423............ Sam Gratton, 2009-12 1,397............ Eric Allen, 2005-07 1,368........... Ellis Henderson, 2012-Present 1,317............ Shannon Cabunoc, 1988-92 1,296............ Justin Olsen, 1995-98 1,259............ Tanner Hancock, 1999-00 1,250............ Ray Bauer, 1948-50 1,178............ Marvin Turk, 1990-91
Receiving yards per game
104.6........ Joe Douglass, 1995-96 (22 games for 2,301 yards)
Pass receptions
192............... Raul Pacheco, 1995-98 189............... Matt Wells, 1993-96 182............... Shalon Baker, 1991-94 176............... Jon Talmage, 2002-05 167............... Scott Gurnsey, 1991-94 166............... Jeremy Watkins, 1996-99 164............... Marc Mariani, 2006-09 161............... Etu Molden, 1999-2001 158............... Bill Cockhill, 1990-93 153............... Ryan Bagley, 2004-07 150............... Brian Salonen, 1980-83 147............... Mike Ferriter, 2005-08 145............... Joe Douglass, 1995-96 144............... Mike Erhardt, 1993-96 135............... Mike Trevathan, 1987-90 133............... Matt Clark, 1987-90 129............... Jimmy Farris, 1997-2000 125............... Jefferson Heidelberger, 2001-04 121............... Sam Gratton, 2009-12
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Pass reception touchdowns
29................. Marc Mariani, 2006-09 26................. Etu Molden, 1999-01 Mike Erhardt, 1993-96 Shalon Baker, 1991-94 25................. Joe Douglass, 1995-96 24................. Jon Talmage, 2002-05 21................. Jimmy Farris, 1997-00 21................. Raul Pacheco, 1995-98 20................. Jeremy Watkins, 1996-99 19................. Jabin Sambrano, 2008-11 Matt Wells, 1992-95 17................. Scott Gurnsey, 1991-94 16................ Ellis Henderson, 2012-Present Marc Mariani, 2006-09 15................. Mike Ferriter, 2005-08 Bill Cockhill, 1990-93 14................. Mike Rice, 1985-86 13................. Sam Gratton, 2009-12 Tanner Hancock, 1999-00 Marvin Turk, 1990-91
rushing – Game Most carries
38......Chase Reynolds vs. Texas State, 2008 Yohance Humphery vs. Weber State, 2001
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189.....Jordan Canada, 2013, Weber State 187... Josh Branen, 1997, Sacramento State 185... Chase Reynolds, 2008, Weber State 185... Rocky Klever, 1981, Idaho State 182... Steve Caputo, 1971, @Portland State 181... Lex Hilliard, 2007, @Montana State 180... Chase Reynolds, 2010, Montana State 175... Justin Green, 2003, Eastern Washington 173... Chase Reynolds, 2010, North Dakota Steve Caputo, 1971, @Cal Poly 171... Lex Hilliard, 2004, Northwestern State 170... Monty Bullerdick, 1977, Idaho State 167... Jordan Canada, 2012, @Eastern Wash. Yo. Humphrey, 1999, Sacramento State 166... Bob Smith, 1973, @Northern Arizona 163... Monty Bullerdick, 1977, Weber State Steve Caputo, 1971, @Weber State 162... Yohance Humphery, 1999, Eastern Wash. 160... Chase Reynolds, 2008, @Portland State Greg Iseman, 1982, Idaho 159... Peter Nguyen, 2012, @Northern Colorado Jordan Canada, 2011, Portland State Lex Hilliard, 2005, Weber State JR Waller, 2002, Northern Arizona Yohance Humphery, 2001, @Cal Poly Steve Caputo, 1971, vs. Idaho 158... Yo. Humphery, 1999, Cal State Northridge Joey Charles, 1983, Weber State 157... Chase Reynolds, 2008, Northern Ariz. 156... JR Waller, 2002, @Portland State 155... Lex Hilliard, 2005, @Sacramento State 153... Chase Reynolds, 2008, Idaho State Yohance Humphery, 2001, Portland State
Most rushes in a game (Since 1968) Jordan Canada
Most net yards
265.....Yohance Humphery vs. Weber State, 2001
Most touchdowns rushing
4...... Jordan Canada, @Sacramento State, 2013 Lex Hilliard vs. Northwestern State, 2004 Justin Green vs. Eastern Wash., 2003 Yohance Humphery vs. Weber State, 2001 Arnie Blancas @Weber State, 1970
Longest run from scrimmage
88..... “Wild� Bill Kelly vs. Carroll College, 1925
Longest TD runs (Since 1968)
80.... Jordan Canada, 2013, Weber State Jabin Sambrano @Northern Arizona, 2011 Jefferson Heidelberger, 2003, Idaho Mike Mickey, 1975, South Dakota Doug Egbert, 1975, @Weber State Bob Smith, 1973, Simon Fraser 79....Josh Branen, 1997, Stephen F. Austin 76....Wyatt McCraw, 1974, @UNLV Jim Olson, 1972, @Idaho State 75....Jody Farmer, 1987, @Northern Iowa
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72.... Jordan Canada, 2012, @E. Washington Paul Fiskness, 1975, Portland State 71....Josh Branen, 1997, Sacramento State 70....Renard Coleman, 1987, @Northern Iowa 69....Lex Hilliard, 2005, @Idaho State 68....Rock Svennungsen, 1973, South Dakota 67....Chase Reynolds, 2008, Northern Arizona Brian Gales, 1995, Minnesota-Duluth Mike Rice, 1985, Idaho State Del Spear, 1974, Boise State
Top rushing games (Since 1968)
265.....Yohance Humphery, 2001, Weber State 241.....Chase Reynolds, 2009, Weber State 237.....Lex Hilliard, 2005, Cal Poly 233.....Chase Reynolds, 2008, Texas State 227.....Les Kent, 1969, @Portland State 220.....Jim Olson, 1972, @Idaho State 208.....Greg Iseman, 1982, @Weber State 201.....Yohance Humphery, 2001, E. Washington 197.....Yohance Humphery, 2000, @Weber State 194.....Yo. Humphery, 2000, @Portland State 193.....Chase Reynolds, 2009, Appalachian State
38..... Chase Reynolds, 2008, Texas State Yohance Humphery, 2001, Weber State 37..... Yohance Humphery, 2000, @Weber State Yohance Humphery, 2000, @PSU 36..... Greg Iseman, 1982, @Weber State Monty Bullerdick, 1977, Idaho State 35..... Chase Reynolds, 2008, @Portland State Yohance Humphery, 2001, @MSU 34..... Lex Hilliard, 2005, Cal Poly Bob Smith, 1973, @Northern Arizona 33..... Chase Reynolds, 2009, Weber State Chase Reynolds, 2008, vs. Weber State 32..... Lex Hilliard, 2007, @Montana State Justin Green, 2003, Eastern Washington Nate Sanders, 1996, Portland State Steve Caputo, 1971, @Weber State 31..... Lex Hilliard, 2007, Portland State Yohance Humphery, 2001, Eastern Wash. Monty Bullerdick, 1977, @Montana State Greg Iseman, 1982, @Portland State Rocky Klever, 1981, Idaho State Wayne Harper, 1980, Northern Arizona
Most rushing TDs in a game (Since 1968)
4......Jordan Canada, 2013, @Sacramento State Lex Hilliard, 2004, Northwestern State Justin Green, 2003, Eastern Washington Yohance Humphery, 2001, Weber State
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4..... Arnie Blancas, 1969, @Weber State 3..... Chase Reynolds, 2010, North Dakota Chase Reynolds, 2009, @Sacramento State Chase Reynolds, 2009, vs. SDSU Chase Reynolds, 2008, vs. N. Arizona Chase Reynolds, 2008, @Portland State Lex Hilliard, 2007, Eastern Washington Justin Green, 2004, Sacramento State Lex Hilliard, 2004, @Eastern Washington JR Waller, 2002, Southern Utah Yohance Humphery, 2000, Idaho State Yohance Humphery, 2000, @Weber State Yo. Humphery, 1999, Weber State, @Idaho St. Nate Sanders, 1999, Weber State Josh Branen, 1997, Sacramento State Tony Rice, 1992, Hofstra Tony Rice, 1989, @Northern Arizona Joey Charles, 1983, Weber State Greg Iseman, 1982, @Weber State Richard Jordan, 1975, South Dakota
Average yards rushing (MIN. 50 ATTS) 8.17.............. Dick Imer, 1953 8.01.............. Dick Imer, 1954 6.82.............. Josh Branen, 1995 6.69.............. Roy Malcom, 1948 6.67.............. Bob Byrne, 1950 6.60.............. Dale Shupe, 1954 6.54.............. Mike Mickey, 1975 6.48.............. Les Kent, 1969 6.44........... Damon Boddie, 1994 6.43........... Paul Fiskness, 1975 6.43........... Steve Caputo, 1971 6.41........... Casey Reilly, 1971 6.41........... Murdo Campbell, 1954
rushing – Season Most net yards
1,658.......... Yohance Humphery, 2001
Highest average per carry
8.2.............. Dick Imer, 1953 (86-703)
Most touchdowns rushing
22................ Chase Reynolds, 2009 Chase Reynolds, 2008 17................ Lex Hilliard, 2004 Yohance Humphery, 2001 16............... Jordan Canada, 2013
Most rushes
Rushing yards
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97.7............ Greg Iseman, 1982 97.2............ Les Kent, 1969 89.3............ Chase Reynolds, 2010 88.2............ Justin Green, 2003 87.0............ Rocky Klever, 1981 85.5............ Arnie Blancas, 1970 81.8............ Bryan Magnuson, 1967 81.7........... Jordan Canada, 2013
Rushing – Career Most yards rushing
4,070.............Yohance Humphery, 1998-01 4,067.............Chase Reynolds, 2008-10 4,018.............Lex Hilliard, 2003-05; 07 2,228............ Jordan Canada, 2011-Present Rocky Klever, 1977-81 2,033.............Steve Caputo, 1969-71 1,985.............Peter Nguyen, 2009-12 1,885.............Josh Branen, 1995-97 1,813.............Monty Bullerdick, 1978-79 1,784.............Justin Green, 2003-04 1,726.............JR Waller, 2002-05 1,719.............Jody Farmer, 1986-89 1,592.............Dick Imer, 1953-54 1,569.............Terry Dillon, 1960-62 1,564.............Arnie Blancas, 1969-70 1,554.............Les Kent, 1969-70 1,453.............Tony Rice, 1988-92 1,429.............Del Spear, 1973-76 1,348.............Paul Connelly, 1964-65 1,345.............Jeff Hoffman, 1970-71 1,313.............Bob Byrne, 1949-51 1,311.............Renard Coleman, 1985-88
Rushing touchdowns
321.............. Chase Reynolds, 2009 303.............. Yohance Humphery, 2001 281.............. Chase Reynolds, 2008 1,658............Yohance Humphery, 2001 1,583............Chase Reynolds, 2008 1,502............Chase Reynolds, 2009 1,322............Lex Hilliard, 2005 1,277............Yohance Humphery, 1999 1,253............Steve Caputo, 1971 1,146............Justin Green, 2003 1,132............Lex Hilliard, 2007 1,075............Greg Iseman, 1982 1,062...........Jordan Canada, 2013 1,022............Monty Bullerdick, 1977 982...............Chase Reynolds, 2010 972...............Lex Hilliard, 2004 Les Kent, 1969 926...............Peter Nguyen, 2012 892...............Terry Dillon, 1962 889...............Dick Imer, 1954 883...............Yohance Humphery, 2000 855...............Arnie Blancas, 1970 835...............Peter Nguyen, 2011 818...............Bryan Magnuson, 1967 803...............Josh Branen, 1996 Dick Imer, 1953
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Average yards rushing per game 138.2.......... Yohance Humphery, 2001 116.1.......... Yohance Humphery, 1999 114.7.......... Dick Imer, 1953 113.9.......... Steve Caputo, 1971 110.4.......... Yohance Humphery, 2000 110.2.......... Lex Hilliard, 2005 102.9.......... Lex Hilliard, 2007 102.2.......... Monty Bullerdick, 1977 101.1.......... Chase Reynolds, 2009 98.9............ Chase Reynolds, 2008 98.8............ Dick Imer, 1954
52................. Chase Reynolds, 2008-10 50................. Lex Hilliard, 2003-05, 2007 43................. Yohance Humphery, 1988-2001 29................ Jordan Canada, 2011-Present 24................. Tony Rice, 1989-92 22................. Justin Green, 2003-04 Jody Farmer, 1986-89 20................. Dave Dickenson, 1992-95 Josh Branen, 1995-97 17................. Kelly Stensrud, 1992-95 Rocky Klever, 1977-81 16................. John Edwards, 1999-2002 Del Spear, 1973-76 15................. Jeff Hoffman, 1969, 71-72 14................. Casey Reilly, 1969-71 13................. JR Waller, 2002-05 12................. Mike Hagen, 1980-81
Most carries
806................ Lex Hilliard, 2003-05, 07
Most net yards
4,070 ........... Yohance Humphery, 1998-01
Most RUSHING touchdowns
52.................. Chase Reynolds, 2008-10
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Most points
30...........Greg Iseman @Weber State, 1982 26...........“Wild” Bill Kelly vs. Whitman, 1926 Del Spear vs. Idaho, 1974 Mike Rice vs. Idaho State, 1986
Most touchdowns
5..........Greg Iseman @Weber State, 1982
Most field goals
6..........Brody McKnight vs. W. Oregon, 2011
Longest field goal
57........Chris Snyder vs. Albany, 2002
Most conversions
10........Kris Heppner vs. Weber State, 1999
Longest field goal
57...... Chris Snyder, 2002, Albany 54...... Brody McKnight, 2009, @N. Arizona Dan Carpenter, 2007, @Sacramento State Chris Snyder, 2003, @Idaho State Kris Heppner, 1997, @Idaho State 53...... Brody McKnight, 2010, @ Eastern Wash. 52...... Chris Snyder, 2000, @Portland State Eby Dobson, 1985, @Northern Arizona 51...... Brody McKnight, 2011, Western Oregon Brody McKnight, 2011, @Idaho State Dan Carpenter, 2007, @Montana State Kirk Duce, 1988, @Nevada 50...... Ben Worst, Ok. Panhandle State, 2013 Dan Carpenter, 2007, Northern Colorado Dan Carpenter, 2006, @Weber State 50...... Dan Carpenter, 2005, @ Northern Ariz. Bruce Carlson, 1976, @Northern Colo. Dan Worrell, 1969, South Dakota State 49...... Dan Carpenter, 2004, Northern Colorado Chris Snyder, 2002, @Idaho Chris Snyder, 2001, @NAU, vs. Hawaii Kris Heppner, 1998, @WSU, Portland St. 49...... Bruce Carlson, 1977, @Northern Arizona 48...... Brody McKnight, 2011, @Idaho State Chris Snyder, 2003, Western Illinois Chris Snyder, 2001, @Idaho State, PSU Kris Heppner, 1997, @Northern Arizona Eby Dobson, 1985, Boise State Bob Turnquist, 1973, @Rice
scoring – Season Most field goals
25.............. Chris Snyder, 2003
Most PATs
64.............. Brody McKnight, 2009
Highest PAT percentage
100%......... Dan Carpenter, 2004 (63-of-63)
Most points scored
144.......... Chase Reynolds, RB, 2009 138.......... Chase Reynolds, RB, 2008 124.......... Chris Snyder, Kicker, 2003 123.......... Dan Carpenter, Kicker, 2004 116.......... Brody McKnight, Kicker, 2011
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116.......... Yohance Humphery, RB, 2001 Joe Douglass, WR, 1996 113.......... Dan Carpenter, Kicker, 2006 109.......... Brody McKnight, Kicker, 2009 107.......... Chris Snyder, Kicker, 2002 102.......... Marc Mariani, WR, 2008 Lex Hilliard, RB, 2004 101.......... Dan Carpenter, Kicker, 2007 96............Jordan Canada, RB, 2013 Lex Hilliard, RB, 2007 Yohance Humphery, RB, 1999 92............ Marc Mariani, WR/Returns, 2009 Kris Heppner, Kicker, 1999 90............Ellis Henderson, WR/Returns, 2013 Etu Molden, WR, 2001 85............ Chris Snyder, Kicker, 2001 84............ Jabin Sambrano, WR/Returns, 2011 Lex Hilliard, RB, 2005 Justin Green, RB, 2003 Dave Dickenson, QB, 1993 Greg Iseman, RB, 1982 83............ Brody McKnight, Kicker, 2010 82............Chris Lider, Kicker, 2012 80............ Mike Rice, WR, 1986 79............ Brody McKnight, Kicker, 2008 Andy Larson, Kicker, 1993 78............ Chris Snyder, Kicker, 2000 Kris Heppner, Kicker, 1997 Marvin Turk, WR, 1991 76............ Dan Carpenter, Kicker, 2005 75............ Ben Worst, Kicker, 2013
75............ Kris Heppner, Kicker, 1998 73............ Kirk Duce, Kicker, 1989
Most total touchdowns
24............. Chase Reynolds, RB, 2009 23............. Chase Reynolds, RB, 2008 19............. Joe Douglass, WR, 1996 17............. Lex Hilliard, RB, 2004 17............. Yohance Humphery, RB, 2001 16............. Lex Hilliard, RB, 2007 16............. Yohance Humphery, RB, 1999 15.............Ellis Henderson, WR/Returns, 2013 Marc Marinai, WR, 2009 14............. Jabin Sambrano, WR/Ret., 2011 Lex Hilliard, RB, 2005 Justin Green, RB, 2003 Dave Dickenson, QB, 1993 Greg Iseman, RB, 1982
Most touchdowns responsible for 46............. Dave Dickenson, 1993 45............. Brian Ah Yat, 1996 41............. Dave Dickenson, 1995 35............. Craig Ochs, 2004 34............. Brent Pease, 1986 32.............Jordan Johnson, 2013 Drew Miller, 1999 29............. Andrew Selle, 2009 28............. Dave Dickenson, 1994 28............. Grady Bennett, 1989 27............. John Edwards, 2002 26............. Brian Ah Yat, 1998
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scoring – Career Most points scored#
413.........Dan Carpenter, 2004-07 (Big Sky Conference/FCS Records) 394.........Chris Snyder, Kicker, 2000-03 387.........Brody McKnight, Kicker, 2008-2011 354.........Chase Reynolds, RB, 2008-10 312.........Lex Hilliard, 2003-05, 07 290.........Yohance Humphery, RB, 1998-01 280.........Kirk Duce, K, 1988-91 271.........Brody McKnight, Kicker, 2008-2011 261.........Andy Larson, Kicker, 1993-96 241.........Kris Heppner, Kicker, 1997-99 200.........Marc Mariani, WR, 2006-09 196.........Bruce Carlson, Kicker, 1974-77 180.........Dan Worrell, Kicker, 1968-70 178.........Jody Farmer, RB, 1986-89 174.........Joe Douglass, WR, 1995-96 170.........Shalon Baker, WR, 1991-94 166.........Eby Dobson, Kicker, 1983-86 160.........Kelly Stensrud, RB, 1992-95 158.........Tony Rice, RB, 1988-92 Mike Erhardt, WR, 1993-96 153.........Kris Heppner, Kicker, 1997-98 146.........Jon Talmage,WR, 2002-05 144.........Jabin Sambrano, WR/Returns, 2008-11 Josh Branen, RB, 1995-97 132.........Justin Green, RB, 2003-04 (#Carpenter, Snyder and McKnight are ranked first, second, and third in FCS history in kicker career points.)
total Touchdowns Scored (Since 1948)
59.......... Chase Reynolds, RB, 2008-10 52.......... Lex Hilliard, RB, 2003-05, 07 48.......... Yohance Humphery, RB, 1998-01 36.......... Lex Hilliard, RB, 2003-05 33.......... Marc Mariani, WR, 2006-09 29.......... Jordan Canada, RB, 2011-Present 28.......... Joe Douglass, WR, 1995-96 28.......... Shalon Baker, WR, 1991-94 28.......... Jody Farmer, HB, 1986-89 26.......... Etu Molden, WR, 199-01 26.......... Mike Erhardt, WR, 1993-96 26.......... Tony Rice, RB, 1989-92 24.......... Jabin Sambrano, WR/Returns, 2008-11 Jon Talmage, WR, 2002-05 Josh Branen, RB, 1995-97 Kelly Stensrud, RB, 1992-95
Most points (kickers)
407..........Dan Carpenter, 2004-07 (75 FGs, 182 PATs) (Big Sky Conference/FCS Records)
Most field goals
75............Dan Carpenter, 2004-07 (Big Sky Conference/FCS Records)
Most field goals attempted
105..........Chris Snyder, 2000-03 (Big Sky Conference/FCS Records)
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Most conversion kicks
Highest average kickoff returns
Most consecutive PATs made
All-purpose yards
182..........Dan Carpenter (182-188), 2004-07 (Big Sky Conference Record) 127.........Chris Snyder, 2000-03
33.5.........Greg Anderson, 1974 (10-335) 29.4.........Renard Coleman, 1987 (20-588)
Longest punt return
94*...... Marc Mariani vs. Idaho State, 2008 (TD) 94*...... Tuff Harris at E. Washington, 2006 (TD) 90....... Peter Nguyen vs. Liberty, 2012 82....... Marc Mariani vs. E. Wash. 2009 (TD) 75....... Marc Mariani vs. Montana St., 2008 (TD) 74....... Tuff Harris vs. Portland St., 2005 (TD) (*Ties Big Sky Conference Record)
2,265............Marc Mariani, 2008 2,185............Marc Mariani, 2009 2,056............Yohance Humphery, 2001 1,963............Jabin Sambrano, 2011 1,908............Joe Douglass, 1996 1,860............Chase Reynolds, 2009 1,851...........Ellis Henderson, 2013 1,756............Chase Reynolds, 2008 1,605............Jefferson Heidelberger, 2004 1,583............Yohance Humphery, 1999 1,579............Levander Segars, 2002 1,560............Levander Segars, 2004 1,495............Greg Iseman, 1982 1,466............Lex Hilliard, 2005 1,445............Damon Boddie, 1994 1,394............Jack O’Loughlin, 1949
Most punt returns
Punt return yards
Career blocked PATs
7.............Tim Hauck 1987-89
Career blocked kicks
9.............Tim Hauck, 1987-89
returns – Game
9........ Levander Segars vs. Western Wash., 2001
Most punt return yards
245...... Mike Rice vs. Weber State, 1985 142...... Tuff Harris vs. South Dakota State, 2006
Longest TOUCHDOWN returnS
102....... Milt Popovich @Oregon State, 1936 99......... Damon Boddie @Idaho, 1993 Dwaye Hans at Idaho, 1988 98.........Ellis Henderson, 2013, @South Dakota Kevin Morris vs. Boise State, 1989
Longest touchdowns (KO returns)
102....Milt Popovich @Oregon State, 1936 99......Damon Boddie @Idaho, 1993 98......Ellis Henderson, 2013, @South Dakota Marc Mariani vs. S. Dakota State, 2009 96......Jabin Sambrano vs. Cal Poly, 2011 Jefferson Heidelberger vs. NW State, 2002 Jefferson Heidelberger vs. Hofstra, 2004
PUNT RETURN TOUCHDOWNS
2.......... Levander Segars @Northern Ariz., 2003 (Ties Big Sky Conference Record)
returns – Season Most punt returns
46.........Tuff Harris, 2006 .............Levander Segars, 2002 (Big Sky Conference Record)
Highest average punt returns
20.2...... Greg Anderson, 1974 (13-for-263)
Most yards punt returns
667........Tuff Harris, 2006 (Big Sky Conference Record)
Most kickoff returns
40........ Jabin Sambrano, 2011
Most yards kickoff returns 836...... Jabin Sambrano, 2011
667............... Tuff Harris, 2006 (Big Sky Conference Record) 513............... Levander Segars, 2003 507............... Marc Mariani, 2009 474............... Levander Segars, 2002 439............... Joe Douglass, 1996 417............... Karl Stein, 1970 416............... Shalon Baker, 1992 374............... Joe Douglass, 1995 373............... Marc Mariani, 2007 & 2008 354............... Jabin Sambrano, 2011 318............... Ron Baines, 1967 316............... Tuff Harris, 2005 307............... Peter Nguyen, 2010 298............... Bill Cockhill, 1990
Kickoff return yards
836............... Jabin Sambrano, 2011 762............... Mike Guevara, 1992 709............... Shannon Cabunoc, 1990 695............... Jabin Sambrano, 2009 670............... Peter Nguyen, 2010 660............... Greg Dunn, 1979 657............... Mike Rice, 1985 646............... Levander Segars, 2004 628............... Jefferson Heidelberger, 2003 621............... Damon Boddie, 1993 611............... Damon Boddie, 1993 601............... Rob Schulte, 2005
returns – Career Punt returns
143.......... Levander Segars, 2001-04 (Big Sky Conference/FCS Records)
Punt returns - yards
1,441....... Levander Segars, 2001-04 (Big Sky Conference Record)
Punt returns - TDs
3..............Marc Mariani, 2006-09 Levander Segars, 2001-04
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Kickoff returns
91............ Rob Schulte, 2005-08
Kickoff return yards
2,086........Rob Schulte, 2005-08
INTERCEPTION RETURN TOUCHDOWNS 4
Greg Anderson, 1973-76 (Ties Big Sky Conference Record)
TOTAL offense
Game
Most plays
85........... Dave Dickenson @Idaho, 1995 (Big Sky Conference Record)
4,070............Jabin Sambrano, 2008-11 Yohance Humphery, 1988-01 4,018............Lex Hilliard, 2003-05, 07 3,728............Brent Pease, 1985-86
Most interceptions
All-purpose yards
218............. Greg Anderson, 1978 (6)
5,441............ Marc Mariani, 2006-2009 4,994............ Yohance Humphery, 1998-2001 4,958............ Chase Reynolds, 2008-10 4,828............ Lex Hilliard, 2003-07 4,549............ Levendar Segars, 2001-04 4,070............ Jabin Sambrano, 2008-11 3,515............ Shalon Baker, 1991-94 3,347............ Renard Coleman, 1985-88
Total offense per game (Since 1948)
Most yards
329.2............Dave Dickenson, 1992-95 (Big Sky Conference Record) 327.8............Drew Miller, 1999-00 266.3............Grady Bennett, 1988-90 259.1............Brian Ah Yat, 1995-98 233.9............Craig Ochs, 2003-04 229.5............Josh Swogger, 2006 207.1............Brent Pease, 1985-86 194.3............John Edwards, 1999-02 178.5............Brad Lebo, 1989-92 172.3............Cole Bergquist, 2005-08 171.5............Marty Mornhinweg, 1980-82, 84
All-purpose yards
defense
Most yards
574........... Dave Dickenson @Idaho, 1995
All-purpose yards
389............Marc Mariani vs. SDSU, 2009
Season
Most plays
568............John Edwards, 2002 4,209.........Dave Dickenson, 1995 (rush, 33; pass, 4,176) 2,265......... Marc Mariani, WR, 2008
Game
Career
Most Interceptions
7.9...........Drew Miller, 1999-00 (708 plays-5,628 yards) (Big Sky Conference Record)
Most yds returned by Interception
Average yards per game
7......Anthony Goodwin vs. Portland State, 2013
Average yards per play
328.9 ......... Dave Dickenson, 1992-95 (35 games-11,513 yards) (Big Sky Conference Record/ 8th in FCS history)
Most touchdowns responsible for 116..............Dave Dickenson, 1992-95 (Big Sky Conference Record)
Most yards
11,523 .........Dave Dickenson, 1992-95
Total yards (Since 1948)
11,523..........Dave Dickenson, 1992-95 9,327............Brian Ah Yat, 1995-98 8,434............Cole Bergquist, 2005-08 8,254............Grady Bennett, 1988-90 6,802............John Edwards, 1999-02 6,499...........Jordan Johnson, 2010-11, 2013 6,249............Brad Lebo, 1989-92 6,175............Marty Mornhinweg, 1980-82, 84 5,900............Drew Miller, 1999-00 5,613............Craig Ochs, 2003-04 4,926............Cole Bergquist, 2005-08
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4.............. Ed Cerkovnik vs. Portland State, 1977 (Ties Big Sky Conference Record) 125........ Kelly Johnson vs. Portland State, 1977
PASSES DEFENDED
Season Tackles
129............Colt Anderson, 2008 Tim Hauck, 1989
Tackles for loss
27..............Andy Petek, 2000
TACKLES FOR LOSS PER GAME 2.45..........Andy Petek, 2000 (11 games, 27 TFLs)
Sacks
19.............. Andy Petek, 2000 (Big Sky Conference Record)
SACKS PER GAME
1.76............ Andy Petek, 2000 (11 games, 19 sacks)
FUMBLE RECOVERIES
10...............Jordan Tripp, 2009-13
Forced Fumbles
6.................Andy Petek, 2000
11............... Karl Stein, 1969 (Big Sky Conference Record)
Most yds returned for interception Most blocked extra points 4................ Tim Hauck, 1988
Career
Tackles (Since 1976)
393 ........... Vince Huntsberger, SS, 1998-01 356............ Tyler Joyce, LB, 2004-07 348............ Kent Clausen, LB, 1976-79 335............ Jordan Tripp, LB, 2009-13 326 ........... Mike Rankin, LB, 1985-88 313............ Colt Anderson, 2004-08 305 ........... Tim Hauck, DB, 1987-89 304............ Kyle Ryan, LB, 2004-07 301............ Jake Trammell, LB, 1981-84 294............ Shawn Lebsock, LB, 2006-09 293............ Brock Coyle, LB, 2009-13 Caleb McSurdy, LB, 2008-11 289 ........... Jason Crebo, LB, 1994-97 287 ........... Todd Ericson, DB, 1990-93 284 ........... Curt McElroy, LB, 1979-82 270 ........... Mike McGowan, LB, 1987-90 269............ J.P. Kanangata’a, LB, 2010-13 268 ........... Adam Boomer, LB, 1997-00 267 ........... Sam Martin, DE, 1976-79 266 ........... Dave DeCoite, DB, 2000-03 262 ........... Loren Utterback, LB, 2004-07 Chad Lembke, LB, 1989-92 Sean Dorris, DB, 1989-92 257............ Shann Schillinger, FS, 2006-09 250 ........... Trey Young, SS, 1999-02 245 ........... Mike Bouchee, LB, 1993-96 241 ........... Dan Downs, LB, 1991-94 Kurt Schilling, LB, 1991-94 239............ Matt Hermanson, FS, 2011-Present 233 ............Blaine McElmurry, DB, 1993-96 231.............Alex Shaw, LB, 2008-11 225.............Erik Stoll, Ss, 2008-10 220.............Kroy Biermann, DE, 2004-07 213 ............Greg Dunn, DB, 1976-79 211.............Brent Oakland, LB, 1981-83 208.............Blake Horgan, DT, 2001-04 207.............Scott Gratton, LB, 1979-82 201.............Matt Steinau, LB, 1998-01
Tackles for loss (Since 1976)
48.5......... Tim Bush, DE, 2000-03 45............ Kroy Biermann, 2004-07 44.5......... Mike Murphy, DE, 2003-2006 44............ Andy Petek, DE, 1997-00 39............ Jason Crebo, LB, 1994-97 34.5......... Trey Young, DB, 1999-02 32............ Adam Boomer, LB, 1997-00 30.5......... Lance Spencer, DE, 2002-05 29.5.........Zack Wagenmann, LB, 2011-Present Jordan Tripp, LB, 2009-13 28.5......... Shawn Poole, DT, 1982-85
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26.5......... J.P. Kanangata’a, LB, 2009-13 Loren Utterback, LB, 2004-07 24.5......... Brock Coyle, LB, 2009-13 Ryan Fetherston, DE, 2008-11 Ciche Pitcher, DE, 2000-03 24............ Dustin Dlouhy, DE, 2003-06 22............ Corey Mertes, DE, 1998-00 21.5......... Shane MacIntyre, LB, 2002-05 21............ Pat Foster, DE, 1984-87 20.5......... Alan Saenz, DT, 2002-05 19.5......... Bobby Alt, DE, 2009-11 Severin Campbell, DE, 2007-10 19............ Bryan Waldhauser, 2009-12 Keith Jones, 1991-94 Scott Camper, DT, 1987 Ben Kiefer, LB, 1981-82 Brent Oakland, LB, 1981-83 18.5......... Jace Palmer, DE, 2006-2009 Mike Stadnyk, DE, 2005-08 18............ Blake Horgan, DT, 2001-04 17............ Caleb McSurdy, LB, 2008-11 Yohance Manzanarez, DE, 1992-95
19............ Jay Turner, DE, 1991-94 17............ Jace Palmer, DE, 2006-09 Kroy Biermann, DE, 2004-06 Dustin Dlouhy, DE, 2003-06 15.5......... Ciche Pitcher, DE, 2000-03 15 ........... Randy Riley, DE, 1993-96 13.5......... Bryan Waldhauser, 2009-12 13 ........... Kelley Bryant, DT, 1996-99 Mike McGowan, LB, 1987-90 Ryan Thompson, DT, 1993-96 13............ Keith Jones, DE, 1991-94 12............ Mike Stadnyk, DE, 2005-08 Eric Buehler, DE, 1995-98 Pat Foster, DE, 1984-87 Ryan Fetherston, DE, 2008-11 Jace Palmer, DE, 2006-2009
78........ Jody Farmer, Weber State, 1989 77........ Mark Spencer, @Montana State, 2001 75........ Brody McKnight, @Sac State, 2011 Kelly Stensrud, Eastern Wash., 1994 74........ Ken Wood, @Eastern Washington, 2008 Jody Farmer, @Nevada, 1988 Mike Rice, Boise State, 1985 73........ Mike Rice, Montana State, 1986 72........ Jody Farmer, @Eastern Wash., 1987 and @Northern Iowa, 1987 70........ Mark Spencer, Montana State, 2002 69........ Mike Rice, @Idaho, 1985 68........ Jake Dennehy, @Montana State, 1997 Jody Farmer, @Boise State, 1986
Interceptions (Since 1968)
Most punts
20.............Karl Stein, 1969-70 16.............Mick Dennehy, 1969, 71-72 15.............Tim Hauck, 1987-89 13.............Trumaine Johnson, CB, 2008-11^ Blaine McElmurry, 1993-96 12.............Torrey Thomas, 2004-07 11.............Todd Ericson, 1990-93 Tony Breland, 1985-87 Greg Nygren, 1986-88 Ed Cerkovnik, 1977-79 11.............Greg Anderson, 1973-76 10 ............Keith Burke, 1992-94 Kent Clausen, 1977-80 Greg Dunn, 1977-79 Robin Peters, 1969-71 (^Forfeited two interceptions due to NCAA infractions case, 2011)
Interception return yards 398............Karl Stein, 1969-70
Interception return Touchdowns 4...............Greg Anderson, 1973-76 (Ties Big Sky Conference Record)
FORCED FUMBLES
10............. Jordan Tripp, 2009-13 9............... Kroy Biermann, 2004-07 Mike Rankin, 1985-88
BLOCKED EXTRA POINTS
7.............. Tim Hauck, 1987-89
punting – Game Most punts Zack Wagenmann
Sacks (Since 1976)
32.5......... Tim Bush, DE, 2000-03 32............ Kroy Biermann, DE, 2004-07 29............ Andy Petek, DE, 1997-00 27............ Mike Murphy, DE, 2003-06 24............ Corey Falls, DE, 1993-96 23............ Lance Spencer, DE, 2002-05 22............ Trey Young, SS, 1999-02 20............Zack Wagenmann, 2010-Present
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11........ Brody McKnight @Portland State, 2010 Mark Spencer vs. McNeese State, 2002 Mike Rice @Boise State, 1986 Dave Harrington @Rice, 1973 Terry Thomas @UNLV, 1978
Most yards
501...... Jody Farmer @Nevada, 1988
Highest average
55.7..... Jody Farmer @Nevada, 1988 (9 for 501)
Longest Punt
79........ Jody Farmer, @Weber State, 1988
punting – Season 77...........Scott Gurnsey, 1992
Most yards
3,161...... Jody Farmer, 1988
Highest average (Min. 35 punts) 44.7........ Mike Rice 1985 (62-2,771)
Average yards per punt (minimum 25 attempts) 44.69............ Mike Rice, 1985 44.62............ Tyson Johnson, 2007 43.87........... Stephen Shaw, 2013 43.50............ Paul Gustafson, 1959 43.30............ Jody Farmer, 1988 43.16............ Mark Spencer, 2001 42.75............ Brody McKnight, 2011 41.76............ Jody Farmer, 1989 41.44............ Dan Carpenter, 2006 41.39............ Tyson Johnson, 2004 41.36............ Tyson Johnson, 2003 41.26............ Lon Howard, 1968 41.23............ Ken Wood, 2008 41.19............ Sean Wren, 2009
punting – Career AvG yds per punt (min. 50 attempts) (Since 1948) 42.56............ Mike Rice, 1985-86 42.13............ Tyson Johnson, 2003-05, 07 41.80............ Dan Carpenter, 2004-06 41.26............ Jody Farmer, 1986-89 Lon Howard, 1968 41.23............ Ken Wood, 2008 40.83............ Mark Spencer, 2001-02 40.69............ Bud Bellis, 1952 40.37............ Eby Dobson, 1983-86 40.36............ Paul Gustafson, 1959-61 40.31............ Jake Dennehy, 1994-97
misc. career Pass completion percentage
67.3........Dave Dickenson (813-1208-26), 1992-95 66.5........Scott Werbelow (145-218-9), 1985 and 1987
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65.7........Drew Miller (430-654-14), 1990-00 Craig Ochs (430-654-16), 2003-04 61.8........Brian Ah Yat (735-1190-39), 1995-98 60.1........Andrew Selle (300-499-14), 2007-10 59.2........Cole Bergquist (615-1038-23), 2004-08 58.7........ Marty Mornhinweg (488-832-38), 1980-82 & 84 58.4........Grady Bennett (641-1097-42) 1988-90 57.8........John Edwards (493-853-19), 1999-02
4.50.........Matt Wells (42 games), 1992-95 4.47.........Raul Pacheco (43 games), 1995-98 4.33.........Shalon Baker (42 games), 1991-94 4.29.........Mike Rice (21 games), 1985-86 4.00.........Marvin Turk (16 games), 1990-91
67.8.........Brody McKnight (59-87), 2008-11 66.7.........Raul Allegre (20-30), 1978-79 62.2.........Chris Snyder (70-105), 2000-03 62.1.........Kris Heppner (36-58), 1997-99 60.0.........Kirk Duce (48-80), 1988-91
Total offense per game (MINimum 12 GAMES)
Average yards per punt return (minimum 35 attempts)
329.2.......Dave Dickenson (35 games), 1992-95 327.8.......Drew Miller (18 games), 1999-00 266.3.......Grady Bennett (31 games), 1988-90 259.1.......Brian Ah Yat (36 games), 1995-98 233.9.......Craig Ochs (24 games), 2003-04 207.1.......Brent Pease (18 games), 1985-86 196.5.......Josh Swogger (14 games), 2006 194.3.......John Edwards (35 games), 1999-02 178.5.......Brad Lebo (35 games), 1989-92 172.3.......Cole Bergquist (50 games), 2004-08 171.5.......Marty Mornhinweg (36 games), 1980-82/84
Touchdowns responsible for
116........Dave Dickenson, 1992-95 93..........Brian Ah Yat, 1995-98 69..........Cole Bergquist, 2004-08 67..........Grady Bennett, 1998-90 62..........John Edwards, 1999-02 59..........Chase Reynolds, 2007-09 57..........Jordan Johnson, 2010-11, 2013 53..........Lex Hilliard, 2003-07 48..........Yohance Humphery, 1998-01 Marty Mornhinweg, 1980-82, & 84 47..........Craig Ochs, 2003-04 46..........Drew Miller, 1999-00 43..........Brad Lebo, 1989-92 40..........Brent Pease, 1985-86
All purpose yards per game (MINimum 12 GAMES)
Jabin Sambrano
Average yards per catch (MINimum 12 GAMES)
18.41.........Marvin Turk (64-1178), 1990-91 18.40.........Marc Mariani (164-3018), 2006-09 17.31.........Jimmy Farris (129-2233), 1997-00 16.85.........Bob McCauley (87-1466), 1981-84 16.23.........Ray Bauer (77-1250), 1948-50 16.10.........Jabin Sambrano (111-1787), 2008-11 16.05.........Tony Lambert (57-915), 1986-87 15.93.........Mike Rice (90-1434), 1985-86 15.87.........Joe Douglass (145-2301), 1995-96 15.41.........Scott Gurnsey (167-2574), 1991-94 15.09.........Paul Lamb (70-1056), 1984-87
Receptions per game (MINimum 12 GAMES)
6.59 ........Joe Douglass (22 games), 1995-96 5.03.........Jeremy Watkins (33 games), 1996-99 4.88.........Etu Molden (33 games), 1999-01 4.68.........Tanner Hancock (19 games), 1999-00 4.66.........Mike Trevathan (29 games), 1987-90
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157.7......Dick Imer (16 games), 1953-54 141.5......Joe Douglass (22 games), 1995-96 128.1......Yo. Humphery (39 games), 1998-01 126.8......Damon Boddie (21 games), 1993-94 116.6......Mike Rice (21 games), 1985-86 104.4......Marc Mariani (52 games), 2006-09 101.8......Monty Bullerdick (20 games), 1977-78 98.6........Jack O’Loughlin (19 games), 1948-49 97.1........Paul Connelly (19 games), 1964-65 94.0........Lex Hilliard (50 games), 2003-07 93.0........Chase Reynolds (53 games), 2008-10
PAT kicks made
210......... Brody McKnight (210-220), 2008-11 (Big Sky Conference Record) 182......... Dan Carpenter (182-188), 2004-07 182......... Chris Snyder (182-187), 2000-03 175......... Andy Larson (175-187), 1993-96
PAT ATTEMPTS
220..........Brody McKnight, 2008-11 (Big Sky Conference Record)
Field goal percentage (minimum 25 attempts)
73.6.........Dan Carpenter (78-106), 2004-07 Andy Larson (28-45), 1993-96
15.01.......Marc Mariani (83-1253), 2006-09 13.89.......Tuff Harris (72-1000), 2003-06 12.39.......Ron Baines (41-508), 1967-68 11.64.......Shalon Baker (78-908), 1991-94 11.61.......Joe Douglass (70-813), 1995-96 10.28.......Brody McKnight (59-87), 2008-11 10.20.......Bill Cockhill (50-510), 1990-93 10.08.......Levander Segars (143-1441), 2001-04
Average yards per kick return (minimum 35 attempts)
27.57..........Marc Mariani (42-1158), 2006-09 25.85..........Renard Coleman (55-1422), 1985-88 25.50..........Marc Mariani (42-1158), 2006-09 25.31..........J. Heidelberger (42-1063), 2001-04 25.14..........Damon Boddie (49-1232), 1993-94 24.58..........Brian Gales (36-885), 1995-98 23.98..........Greg Anderson (49-1175), 1973-76 23.89..........Gregg Dunn (66-1577), 1977-79 23.62..........Mike Guevara (55-1299), 1991-92 23.40..........Rob Schulte (91-2129), 2004-08
team records Game Rushing
Most carries
83...........................@South Dakota State, 1970
Most net yards
471............................... vs. Portland State, 1968
Most touchdowns
16............................... vs. Carroll College, 1920 8................................... vs. Thomas More, 1990
Highest average/carry
8.6................................ vs. North Dakota, 1948
Passing
Most attempts
72..................................................@Idaho, 1995
Most completions
43..................................................@Idaho, 1995
Most yards
560.......................@Eastern Washington, 1996
Most touchdowns
6.......................................vs. Weber State, 2011 6..................................vs. Southern Utah, 2008 6................................@Stephen F. Austin, 1998 6.........................................vs. Boise State, 1995
Highest completion percentage
.833................ vs. Thomas More (20x24), 1990
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Rush Defense
Passing
Fewest carries
Most attempts
Most plays
Fewest yards allowed
-43....................................vs. Weber State, 1989
Most completed
99..........................@ South Dakota State, 1970
Most yards
Fewest average yards per play
-2.9 (9 for -26)................... @Idaho State, 2011
Highest completion percentage
717...................................vs. Weber State, 1999
Highest average per play
Pass Defense
Highest average yardage
Most intercepted passes
6..........................................vs. Utah State, 1948
Total Offense
9.9................ vs. North Dakota (46-457), 1948
Most First Downs
34..................................vs. South Dakota, 2012
Most First Downs rushing
25..................................................@Idaho, 1974
Most First Downs passing
24.....................................vs. Weber State, 1995
Most First Downs by penalties
7............................ vs. Northern Arizona, 1998
Fewest rush first downs allowed
0................................... vs. Thomas More, 1990 (Ties FCS National record)
Punting
Most punts
12......................................... @Boise State, 1986
Most yards
501.............................................@Nevada, 1988
Highest average
55.7............................................@Nevada, 1988
points
Most points
133............................. vs. Carroll College, 1920 81....................................vs. Weber State, 1999 79................................vs. Montana State, 1904 73..................................... vs. Idaho State, 1999 68...............................vs. Southern Utah, 2002 63........................@Eastern Washington, 1995 62................................ vs. Thomas More, 1990
Most points scored in 4th quarter to win a game
39.Montana (52) vs. South Dakota State (48), Sept. 4, 1993 (Montana trailed 38-13 to start the 4th quarter – FCS National Record)
Most touchdowns
16............................... vs. Carroll College, 1920 14.................................vs. Montana State, 1904 11.....................................vs. Weber State, 1999 10................................vs. Southern Utah, 2002
Most conversion kicks
16......................vs. Mount Saint Charles, 1920 11.....................................vs. Weber State, 1999
SAFETIES SCORED
2....................... vs. Idaho State, 1985 (Ties Big Sky Conference Record)
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Most interceptions
10.......................................vs. Boise State, 1989 (Big Sky Conference record)
Lowest completion percentage
.179....................@Montana State (5x28), 1971
Most yards intercepted returned
180............................... vs. Portland State, 1977 (Big Sky Conference record)
interception return Touchdowns 4........................... vs. Western State, 2010
Total Defense
503............................................................... 1992 336............................................................... 1995 67.8% (331-488)......................................... 2004 408.2............................................................ 1995 (Big Sky Conference record)
Most intercepted passes
28................................................................. 1977
Fewest intercepted passes
4................................................................... 1970
Most touchdown passes
43................................................................. 1996 (Big Sky Conference record)
passing yards per game
408.2 (11 games, 4,490 yards).................... 1995 (Big Sky Conference record)
Fewest plays allowed
Most yards
Blocked punts
Total Offense
27..............................@British Columbia, 1963 (Big Sky Conference record) 4...................................vs. Montana State, 1987 (Big Sky Conference record/Ties FCS Record)
Fewest yards allowed
28........................................vs. Utah State, 1950
Lowest average per play allowed
.63................................ vs. Thomas More, 1990
Blocked punts
4...................................vs. Montana State, 1987 (Ties FCS record)
Fewest rush first downs
0.......................................... @Idaho State, 2011 0...................................vs. Montana State, 2006 0............................ vs. Northern Arizona, 2002 0................................... vs. thomas More, 1990 (Ties Big Sky Conference record)
4,490............................................................ 1995 (Big Sky Conference record)
Most plays
1,077............................................................ 2009 (Big Sky Conference record)
Most yards
6,416............................................................ 2004
Highest per play average
7.0 (810-5,691)........................................... 1999
Highest per game average
517.4............................................................ 1999
First Downs Most first downs
346............................................................... 2004 (Big Sky Conference record)
Season
Most first downs rushing
Rushing
Most first downs passing
(Since 1948)
Most Carries
728............................................................... 1970 (Big Sky Conference record)
Most net yards
3,477............................................................ 1971
Highest average per carry
5.6 (380-2,114)........................................... 1954
Highest per game average
338.4............................................................ 1970
171............................................................... 1970 (Big Sky Conference record) 188............................................................... 2004
Most first downs by penalties
33................................................ 2004 and 1998
Punting Most punts
84................................................................. 1992
Most yards
3,161............................................................ 1988 Highest average 44.69 (62-2,771)......................................... 1985
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57................................................................. 2006 (Big Sky Conference record)
Most passes intercepted
LARGEST CROWD – NON-CONF. ROAD 94,661.......................Montana @Tennessee, Sept. 3, 2011
Most yards
Interception return yards
Awards
Most returns
Fewest TDs allowed
4................................................................... 1963 28.......................................................1970, 1988
733............................................................... 2006 (Big Sky Conference record)
480............................................................... 1988 (Big Sky Conference record)
Highest average
Most Sacks
17.9 (12-215).............................................. 1954
50................................................................. 1996
Kickoff Returns
Total Defense
Most returns
Fewest average plays allowed
54................................................................. 2011
55.6.............................................................. 1963
Most yards
Lowest average per play yield
1,133............................................................ 2011
3.3 (648-2,150)........................................... 1970
Highest average
Fewest yards
28.1 (36-1,013)........................................... 2003 (Big Sky Conference record)
2,150............................................................ 1970
Scoring
215.0............................................................ 1970
Most points
Lowest yield per game
First Downs
537............................................................... 2009 (Big Sky Conference record)
Fewest first downs allowed
Most touchdowns
Fewest first downs rushing
69................................................................. 2004
Most field goals
25................................................................. 2003
Most conversions
65................................................................. 2004
safeties scored
4................................................................... 2008 (Ties Big Sky Conference Record)
Rush Defense Fewest average carries allowed
98................................................................. 1949 39................................................................. 1970
Fewest first downs passing
14................................................................. 1959
Fewest first downs by penalties
3.........................................................1959, 1964
Recoveries
Most fumble recoveries
27................................................................. 1975
Most total recoveries
34.6.............................................................. 1970
45................................................................. 1977 (24 interceptions and 21 fumble recoveries)
Lowest per rush yield
Blocked punts
Fewest yards allowed
BIG SKY CONFERENCE records
Pass Defense
most consecutive victories
2.0 (346-699).............................................. 1970 2.0 (392-772).............................................. 1989 699............................................................... 1970
9........................................... 1987 (BSC record)
Fewest attempts allowed
24..........Montana, from Sept. 22, 2001 through Nov. 9, 2002
Fewest completions allowed
most consecutive games without being shut out
96................................................................. 1959 35................................................................. 1959
Lowest completion % allowed
.354 (84-237).............................................. 1973
Fewest yards allowed
415............................................................... 1959
Fewest passing yards per game
72.1.............................................................. 1964 (Big Sky Conference record)
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SINGLE-SEASON HOME ATTENDANCE 174,236.....................................2008 (7 games) SINGLE-SEASON HOME AVERAGE 25,652................................. 2009 (153,911, 6 games) LARGEST CROWD – NON-CONFERENCE 25,698.................Western State @Montana, Sept. 5, 2009
Steve Carlson (MVP)
The Steve Carlson award is given to the team’s most valuable player in memory of the former Grizzly football player who died in 1977. 1977................................................... Ron Lebsock 1978......................................................... Tim Kerr 1979..........................................................Jim Hard 1980.................................................. Kent Clausen 1981.................................................. Rocky Klever 1982................Greg Iseman, Marty Mornhinweg 1983................................................. Brian Salonen 1984........................................Marty Mornhinweg 1985........................................................ Mike Rice 1986......................................................Brent Pease 1986........................................................ Mike Rice 1987................................... Pat Foster, Bill Venard 1988...................................................... Tim Hauck 1989...................................................... Tim Hauck 1990.................. Grady Bennett, Mike McGowan 1991................................Brad Lebo, Marvin Turk 1992..................................................... Sean Dorris Brad Lebo 1993............................................. Dave Dickenson 1994.....................Shalon Baker, Dave Dickenson Scott Gurnsey 1995............................................. Dave Dickenson 1996................................................... Brian Ah Yat 1996............................ Jason Crebo, Joe Douglass 1997............................ Brian Ah Yat, Josh Branen Jason Crebo 1998................................................... Brian Ah Yat 1999.................................................... Drew Miller 2000............................. Jimmy Farris, Andy Petek 2001.........................................Vince Huntsberger 2002......................................................Trey Young 2003........................................... Dylan McFarland 2004...................................................... Craig Ochs 2005.....................................................Lex Hilliard 2006..................................................Mike Murphy 2007........................ Kroy Biermann, Lex Hilliard 2008................................................Colt Anderson 2009.................... Marc Mariani, Chase Reynolds 2010...............Chase Reynolds, Brody McKnight 2011................ Caleb McSurdy, Brody McKnight 2012.................................................. Peter Nguyen 2013........................Brock Coyle, Jordan Johnson
Tony Barbour
The Tony Barbour award is given in memory of a loyal Grizzly fan. It is presented annually to a UM player, “who best exemplifies outstanding practice habits and makes an unselfish contribution to the betterment of the Grizzly football team.” 1987.................................................... Nate Odden 1988.................................................. Clay Clausen
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1989................................................Grady Bennett 1990........................Kevin Morris, Galen Lawton 1991......................... Greg Ferguson, Kyle Mirich 1991...................................................Scott McCoy 1992................Quentin Burns, Marc Monestime 1993.........................Keith Burke, Bert Wilberger 1994................Mike Goicoechea, Kelly Stensrud 1995....................... Marty Duffin, Kelly Stensrud 1996.......................Brian Toone, Josh Paffhausen 1997................................................Darren Rowell 1997.......................... Jake Dennehy, Eric Buehler 1998........................... Dallas Neil, Jamie Robbins 1999...................................................... Dallas Neil 2000................................................. Matt Thuesen 2001...................................................Dan Orizotti 2002.................................................Brandon Neill 2003............................................... Chris Connors 2004.................................................... Colt Palmer 2005............................................Shane MacIntyre 2006............................ Colt Anderson, Kyle Ryan 2007.......................... Brandon Dwyer, Kyle Ryan 2008............... Colt Anderson, Shann Schillinger 2009...........................................Shann Schillinger 2010.........................................................Erik Stoll 2011................................................... Sam Gratton 2012...................................................Jordan Tripp 2013.............................................. Tyrone Holmes
Larry Miller
The Larry Miller Award is given in memory of the great Grizzly lineman and wrestler who competed for UM in 1969 and 1970. Miller died in an automobile accident in 1974. The award honors the team’s outstanding defensive lineman. 1976...................................................Doug Betters 1977.....................................................Steve Fisher 1978.....................................................Steve Fisher 1979.....................................................Sam Martin 1980................................................... Arnie Rigoni 1981.........................................................Pat Curry 1982............................................................Joe Nuu 1983....................................................... Cliff Lewis 1984.................................................. Dave Seaman 1985........................................................ Pat Foster 1986......................................Pat Foster, Jason Ray 1987........................................................ Pat Foster 1987..................................................Scott Camper 1988......................... J.C. Campbell, Rick Sullivan 1989..............................Dan Edwards, Joe Kalafat 1991....................... Kirk Murphy, Gregg Smerker 1992.................................................Sam Davidson 1993.....................................................Lance Allen 1994........................................................Jay Turner 1995..................................... Yohanse Manzanarez 1996............................... Corey Falls, Randy Riley 1997............................................ Eric Manzanarez 1998.................................................... Eric Buehler 1999.................................................. Kelley Bryant 2000......................................................Andy Petek 2001.................................................. Ciche Pitcher 2002.........................................................Tim Bush 2003.........................................................Tim Bush
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Pat Norwood
Pat Norwood was a four-year starter at offensive tackle for the Griz (1979-82) from Billings who died of cancer in 1983. This award is given to the most inspirational player, who oftentimes has to overcome an injury. 1982................................................. Brian Salonen 1983...............................................Dave Dummett 1984............................................Kelly Richardson 1985..............................................Tim Monterossi 1986............................. Rob Kunka, Rick Sullivan 1987............................... David Reeves, Jason Ray 1988.........................................................Jason Ray 1989...................................Don Graves, Jay Fagan 1990.......................................................Matt Clark 1991............................Nels Kludt, Steve Premock Sam Davidson 1992............................................. Kelly McCallum 1993..................................................Frank Garrett 1993....................................................... Matt Wells 1994............................Matt Wells, Eric Simonson 1995.........................Josh Branen, Mike Kowalski 1995...............................................Scott Spraggins 1996.................................................. Mike Erhardt 1996..........................................................Billy Ivey 1997........................Josh Paffhausen, Joe Lehman 1998........................... Raul Pacheco, Paul Jenkins 1999..............................D.J. Colter, Travis Walker 2000.................................................... Drew Miller 2001..............John Fitzgerald, Spencer Frederick 2002..............................................Herb Fernandez 2003............................................. Levander Segars 2004.................................................. Jonny Varona 2005.................................................Lance Spencer 2006....................................................Brady Green 2007.....................................................Lex Hilliard 2008......................... Tyler Corwin, Craig Mettler 2009............................... Thomas Brooks-Fletcher 2010...................................................Andrew Selle 2011............................................. Ryan Fetherston 2012...................................................... Josh Harris 2013................................................... Jordan Tripp
Golden Helmet
The Golden Helmet Award honors the hardest hitter on the team. It was set up nationally by the CocaCola Company in 1967. 1967........................................................ Bob Beers 1968..................................................... Herb White 1969............................................... Jim Nordstrom 1970............................................... Jim Nordstrom
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1971.................................................... Casey Reilly 1972................................................Mick Dennehy 1973.........................................................Sly Hardy 1974............................................... Ron Rosenberg 1975................................................... Steve Dionas 1976............................................... Greg Anderson 1977..................................................Kelly Johnson 1978.................................................. Kent Clausen 1979......................................................Greg Dunn 1980........................................................Jay Becker 1981.................................................. Scott Gratton 1982........................ Scott Gratton, Curt McElroy 1983................................................ Brent Oakland 1984.................................................Jake Trammell 1985.................................................. Terry Shillam 1986...................Demidric Cooks, Pat Hardiman 1987...................................................... Tim Hauck 1988...................................................... Tim Hauck 1989...................................................... Tim Hauck 1989...................................................Mike Rankin 1990.............................Steve Collins, Don Graves 1991...................Todd Ericson, Dethrick Slocum 1992............................ Todd Ericson, Carl Franks 1992................................................. Chad Lembke 1993............................ Todd Ericson, Carl Franks 1994.....................................................Acen Chiles 1995..........................................Blaine McElmurry 1996..........................................Blaine McElmurry 1997.......................Josh Remington, Jason Crebo 1998.........................Randy Allik, Marcus Wilson 1999................... Adam Boomer, Thatcher Szalay 2000.........................................Vince Huntsberger 2001.........................................Vince Huntsberger 2002................................................. Dave DeCoite 2003................................................. Dave DeCoite 2004....................................................Justin Green 2005.......................................................Tyler Joyce 2006....................Kroy Biermann, Jimmy Wilson 2007................................................Colt Anderson 2008................... Colt Anderson, Shawn Lebsock 2009...............................................Shawn Lebsock 2010.................................................Jimmy Wilson 2011............................................... Caleb McSurdy 2012.................................................... Brock Coyle 2013...............................................J.P. Kanangata’a
Paul Weskamp
This was established in memory of Paul Weskamp, a tackle on Ed Chinske’s 1954 Grizzly team. The award honors UM’s outstanding offensive lineman and was established by the citizens of Ronan, Mont. 1967................................................ Larry Huggins 1968..............................................Tuufuli Uperesa 1969..............................................Tuufuli Uperesa 1970.................................................... Larry Miller 1971...........................................Steve Okoniewski 1972.................................................. Ron Richards 1973...........................................................Jim Leid 1974..................................................Larry Farnam 1975........................................................ Walt Brett 1976................................................... Dan Sullivan 1977....................................................Terry Falcon
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1978..................................................Guy Bingham 1979..................................................Guy Bingham 1980................................................Brian McHugh 1981..................................................... Jim Rooney 1982............................................. Greg Amundsen 1983.................................................... Bob Cordier 1984............................................ Rick Linderholm 1985.................................................... Eric Dawald 1986....................... Larry Clarkson, Shawn Poole 1987............................................... Larry Clarkson 1988......................................................... Jay Fagan 1989.................................................Kirk Scrafford 1990.........................................................Rick Erps 1991................... Chad Germer, Damon Gilbreth 1992..................................................... Scott Gragg 1993..................................................... Scott Gragg 1994..................................................... Scott Gragg 1995................................................ Eric Simonson 1996..............................................David Kempfert 1997.............................. Randy Allik, Jason Baker 1998..................................................... Scott Curry 1999...............................................Chase Raynock 2000..................................................Matt Thuesen 2001...............................................Thatcher Szalay 2002........................................... Dylan McFarland 2003........................................... Dylan McFarland 2004................................................... Cory Procter 2005................................................. Brad Rhoades 2006.......................................................Colin Dow 2007................................................... Cody Balogh 2008.................................. Colin Dow, J.D. Quinn Brent Russum 2009........................................................Levi Horn 2010......................... Russell Piette, Alex Verlanic 2011...................................................Jon Opperud 2012............ Jake Hendrickson, Danny Kistler Jr. 2013.............................................Danny Kistler Jr.
Terry Dillon Award
The Terry Dillon Award, honoring the outstanding back or receiver, was established in 1964 following the accidental death of former Grizzly Terry Dillon. Dillon played defensive and offensive halfback for UM from 1960 to 1962. He started at defensive halfback for the Minnesota Vikings. 1964......................................... Wayne Harrington 1965................................................. Paul Connelly 1966......................................................Jim Neilsen 1967............................................Bryan Magnuson 1968................................................. Mike Buzzard 1969........................................................ Karl Stein 1970................................................. Arnie Blancas 1971...................................................Steve Caputo 1972................................................. Jeff Hoffmann 1973....................................................... Bob Smith 1974.........................................Rock Svennungsen 1975.........................................................Del Spear 1976.................................................. Paul Fiskness 1977........................................... Monty Bullerdick 1978.................................................. Rocky Klever 1979.................................................. Rocky Klever 1980................................................ Wayne Harper
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1981.................................................. Rocky Klever 1982....................................................Greg Iseman 1983....................................................Joey Charles 1984...................................................Scott Murray 1984...................................................LeRoy Foster 1985...................................................LeRoy Foster 1986................................................. Kraig Paulson 1987............... Renard Coleman, Scott Werbelow 1988.................................................... Jody Farmer 1989.................................................... Jody Farmer 1990.............................................. Mike Trevathan 1991................................................... Marvin Turk 1992..................... Shannon Cabunoc , Tony Rice 1993......................... Bill Cockhill, Scott Gurnsey 1994............................................... Damon Boddie 1994.....................................................Keith Burke 1995.............................. Mike Temple, Matt Wells 1996..................... Josh Branen, Sean Goicoechea 1997.....................Raul Pacheco, Josh Remington 1998................... Damon Parker, Jeremy Watkins 1999....................................... Yohance Humphery Vince Huntsberger, Jeremy Watkins 2000................................................... Jimmy Farris 2001................. Yohance Humphery, Etu Molden 2002................................................. John Edwards 2003....................................................Justin Green 2004...................................Jefferson Heidelberger 2005.....................................................Lex Hilliard 2006...................................................Josh Swogger 2007..............................Ryan Bagley, Lex Hilliard 2008.........................Marc Mariani, Mike Ferriter Chase Reynolds 2009.................... Marc Mariani, Chase Reynolds 2010......... Brandon Dodson, Trumaine Johnson 2011.............................................. Jabin Sambrano 2012............................. Sam Gratton, Greg Hardy 2013..............................................Ellis Henderson
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2007................. Dan Carpenter, Brandon Dwyer, Andrew Schmidt 2008....................Severin Campbell, Tom Martin 2009............................. Jeff Larson, Marc Mariani 2010....................................................... Jeff Larson 2011..............................................Donny Lisowski 2012..................................................... Nate Harris 2013.................................. Kendrick Van Ackeren
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Walter Payton Award
(FCS Offensive Player of the Year) 1989.................................................... Tim Hauck* 1995........................................Dave Dickenson! 1996...................................................Brian AhYat* 1997...................................................Brian AhYat* 1998...................................................Brian AhYat* 1999...................................................Drew Miller* 2001..................................... Yohance Humphery* 2002................................................John Edwards* 2004.................................................... Craig Ochs* 2005................................................... Lex Hilliard* 2009............................................ Chase Reynolds* 2010............................................ Chase Reynolds*
Buck Buchanan award
(FCS Defensive Player of the Year) 2000...............................Andy Petek (Runner-up) 2001..................Vince Huntsberger (Runner-up) 2002......................................................Trey Young 2006............................................. Kroy Biermann* 2007......................................... Kroy Biermann! 2010........................................Trumaine Johnson* 2011........................................Trumaine Johnson* 2012..................................................Jordan Tripp* 2013..................................................Jordan Tripp* !Award Winner * Finalist
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Editor’s note: The following is a list of current and former Grizzly football players dating from 1897-present. If any have been omitted, please contact sports information at (406) 243-6899. Player is listed first season lettered. 1-2-3-4 denotes number of letters won. Hometown is also listed, and those without a state are all from Montana cities.
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Accomando, Dan1.........1975.................Westminster, CA Adam, Emil2 .................1904-05......................Missoula Adams, Harry4 .............1915-18..............Aberdeen, WA Adams, Merle1 .............1965.......................... Livingston Adams, Mike1 ..............1973.........................Newton, IA Adkins, Nathan1 ...........2003....................... Cerritos, CA Agee, Mike4...................1993-96....................... Kalispell Ah Yat, Brian4 ...............1995-98.................Honolulu, HI Akiona, Randyn3 ...........1999-01................. Waipahu, HI Albright, Keith1 ............1977............................. Kalispell Alex, Mike2 ..................1980-81................Overland, KN Alexander, Brandy1 ........1992......................Post Falls, ID Alexander, Dan1 ...........1993................ Los Angeles, CA Allard, Charles3 ...........1898-1900......................Ravalli Allegre, Raul2 ..............1978-79................. Torreon, MX Allen, Dewayne3 ..........1965-67....................... Kalispell Allen, Eric3 ...................2005-07...Colorado Springs, CO Allen, Lance4 ...............1990-1993........................Butte Allik, Randy4 ...............1995-98......................Missoula Alt, Bobby3 ...................2009-11.................. Ontario, CA Ambrose, Keith2 ..........1906-07......................Missoula Amundson, Greg3 ........1979-81.................. Seattle, WA Anderson, Colt3 ............2006-08............................Butte Andersen, Leif3 .............1932-34................ Portland, OR Anderson, Dan2 ...........1991-92......................Yuba, CA Anderson, Eddie3 .........1951-53......................Missoula Anderson, Greg3 ..........1973-75.............. Blue Island, IL Anderson, Greg4 ...........1974-77.................. Chicago, IL Anderson, Herbert1 .....1913......................... Not known Anderson, Kerry2 ..........1983-84................... Tigard, OR Anderson, Richard3 ......1971-73................... Lacey, WA Anderson, Robert3 ........1946-48......................Missoula Anderson, Tim3 ...........2007-09......................Missoula Andrews, Marty1 ........1978........................ Seattle, WA Andrus, Bart2 .............1978-79............. Sepulveda, CA Antonick, Robert3 ........1950-52............................Butte Apostol, Ed3 ................1984-86................Olympia, WA Appelt, Wesley3 ...........1965-67......................Missoula Argo, Daniel2 ................1974-75.............. Cincinnati, OH Arledge, Warren2 ..........1991-92..................... Bozeman Arnst, Richard1 .............1945........................Fort Benton Arnt, David1 ..................2008-09... Highlands Ranch, CO Arntson, Tony4 .............1985-88....................Great Falls Atkins, C.J.1..................2010.........................Encino, CA Atwood, George3 ..........1969-71................Lansdale, PA Aukamp, Ronald3 .........1964-66........... Mt. Prospect, IL Axtell, George2 .............1924-25..................... Bozeman
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Babich, Roy2 ................1934-35............................Butte Babish, Timothy1 ..........1972..........................Azusa, CA Badger, Andrew2...........2010-11..................... Elmer, NJ Badgley, Kirk Jr.2 ..........1942-43......................Missoula Bagley, Ryan4................2004-07....................Great Falls Bailey, James1 ..............1998..................... Hillsboro, OR Bain, Doug3 ..................1967-69....................... Kalispell Bain, Frank1 ..................1963............................. Kalispell
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Baines, Ron E.2 ............1967-68................ Tacoma, WA Baird, Harold1 ...............1920............................Missoula Baker, Jason4 ...............1994-97...............Coos Bay, OR Baker, Shalon4 ..............1991-94.............Vancouver, WA Baker, William1 .............1950............................... Polson Baldwin, Gene1 .............1969..................... Spokane, WA Balogh, Cody4 ..............2004-07........... Steilacoom, WA Bansemer, James1 .......1960................... Milwaukee, WI Barbour, William1 ..........1941................. Philadelphia, PA Barherie, John1 ............1963................. Calgary, Alberta Barker, Jason2 ..............1990-91................... Layton, UT Barnes, George1 ...........1901........................... Olivet, WI Barney, Phil1 ................1957............................Missoula Barone, Vincent2...........1953-54................ Elizabeth, NJ Barrett, Lee2 .................1988-89................Vacaville, CA Barrick, Brett4 ...............1977-80................... Lewistown Barry, Earl1 ...................1920............................Missoula Bartell, Jamer3 .............1992-94....................Great Falls Bartell, James3 .............1960-62.................. Glencoe, IL Bartsch, Kevin4 ............1985-88......................... Helena Batchan, Broyce2 .........1989-90................Vacaville, CA Bauer, Ray4 ..................1947-50....................Great Falls Bauer, Tom1 .................2008.......................... Niwot, CO Baumburger, Jay1 .........1971..........................Great Falls Beal, Robert3 ................1936-38.................... Anaconda Beard, LeBaron2 ...........1909-10......................Missoula Beaudin, Dan4 ..............2006-09..........................Noxon Bebout, Marc3 ..............1993-95................Riverton, WY Becker, Jay4 .................1977-80................... Atlantic, IA Becker, Ned2 ................1982-83................... Atlantic, IA Becker, Wayne2 ............1965-66............ Chula Vista, CA Beddes, Lawrence3 ......1959-61.........................Billings Beeman, Stewart1 ........1925......................... Lewistown Beers, Bob2 ..................1967-68............. Beaverton, OR Bell, Darrell1 .................1977................ Federal Way, WA Bender, Carson3 ...........2007-09.................. Deer Lodge Benjamin, Karl2 ............1956-57.................. Seattle, WA Bennett, Grady3 ............1988-90....................... Kalispell Bennett, William2 ..........1909-10.................... Anaconda Benson, Frank1 .............1933......................... White Pine Bentz, Christian4 ...........1914-17...............Aberdeen, SD Benzley, Robert2 ...........1963-64............ Green River,WY Berding, Gary2 ..............1970-71.............. Cincinnati, OH Berger, Edward1 ...........1942...............................Billings Bergquist, Cole4............2005-08........ San Clemente, CA Bergren, Terry3 .............1964-66...........................Darby Beriault, Don1 ...............1976......................Bellevue, WA Berry, Dale3 ..................1958-60....................... Fairview Berry, Oral2...................1906-07.........................Granite Betters, Douglas3..........1974-76.....Arlington Heights, IL Bieneman, Alex4............2010-13...................Denver, CO Biermann, Kroy4 ...........2004-07..........................Hardin Bilan, Edward1 ..............1957................. Calgary, Alberta Bingham, Guy4 .............1976-79..............Aberdeen, WA Birgenheier, Richard2.....1960-61.................... Harlowton Bise, Dan2 ....................1991-92............... Newberg, OR Bishop, Arthur4.............1906-09......................Missoula Bissell, Don1 ................1955....................................Belt Bitar, Greg2 ...................1976-77...............Hoquiam, WA Blackwell, Ira1 ..............1915....................Aberdeen, WA Blake, Harold2 ..............1897-98......................Missoula Blancas, Arnie2 ............1969-70..............Aberdeen, WA Blanchard, Ryan1 .........1994......... Huntington Beach,CA Blank, Jeff1 ...................1986...............................Billings Blank, Russ1 ................1986............................Missoula Blastic, Henry3 .............1933-35.................. Chicago, IL Blue, Christopher3 ........1971-73.................Olympia,WA Bockman, Montana3......1956-58......................Missoula Boddie, Damon2 ...........1993-94................Stockton, CA Bodwell, Tom2 ..............1970-71...............Grayland, WA
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Cabunoc, Shannon4......1988-91.................Honolulu, HI Cahill, John4 .................2001-04.........................Billings Cahill, Paul1 ..................2004...............................Billings Calder, Fred2 .................1962-63.............Toms River, NJ Callison, Lloyd3 ............1926-28.................... Big Sandy Campbell, Ciarre1 .........2007.........................Denver, CO Campbell, Don3 ............1948-50....................Great Falls Campbell, J.C.3 ............1986-88........... Steilacoom, WA Campbell, Ken2 ............1949-50....................Great Falls Campbell, Murdo4 ........1951-54....................Great Falls Campbell, Neil2 .............1976-77......................... Helena Campbell, Severin4 .......2007-10...................Denver, CO Camper, Scott1 .............1987...................... Manteca, CA Canada, Jordan3............2011-13.......... West Covina, CA Caputo, Steve3 .............1969-71.................. Seattle, WA Caraway, Brian4 ............1979-82....................Great Falls Carl, Lance1..................2011-12......................Missoula Carlsen, Mike2 ..............1991-92.....................Ukiah, CA Carlson, Bruce4 ............1974-77....................Great Falls Carlson, Gene3 .............1950-52....................Great Falls Carlson, Jeff3 ...............1975-77....................Great Falls Carlson, Jesse4 ............2005-08.........................Billings Carlson, Steve2 ............1973-74....................Great Falls Carpenter, Clyde3 .........1928-30.........................Billings Carpenter, Dan4 ............2004-07......................... Helena Carpenter, Kenneth3.......1932-34...................... Hamilton Carr, Daniel1 .................2004........................Greeley, CO Carriger, Jaison2 ...........2004-05............................Butte Carroll, Mike2 ...............1978-79.................. Seattle, WA Carter, Dan3 .................2005-07............Bellingham, WA Carter, Don1 .................1934................ Los Angeles, CA Carter, Greg2 ................1974-75........ Far Rockaway, NY Carteri, Carm2 ..............1977-78............. Regina, Saska. Carver, Alan2 ................1993-94.................Ashland, OR Carver, Bryce4 ..............2009-12........................... Dillon Carver, Duane1 .............1956........................ Seattle, WA Carver, Dwight2 ............1917-18.......................Florence Cary, Robert2 ...............1904-05........... North Platte, NE Caton James2 ...............1992-93...........Sacramento, CA Cavaligos, Nick1 ...........1977........................ Chicago, IL Caven, Arthur3 .............1931-33.....................Miles City Cedarstrom, James1 .....1974....................Scottsdale, AZ Cerkovnik, Ed3 .............1977-79........................... Malta Cerkovnik, Robert3 .......1978-80....................Great Falls Chaffin, Everett2 ...........1948-49......................Missoula Chalcraft, Steve1 ..........1979,..................Richmond, WA Chambers, Craig1 .........2006................... Mill Creek, WA Champagne, Gene1 ......1976......................... Lacey, WA Chaplin, Dave2 .............1980-81....................Selah, WA Chapple, Darrell1 ..........1974..................... Spokane, WA Charles, Joey2 ..............1982-83.................Valencia, CA Cheek, Donald1 ............1975......................Corvallis, OR Cheek, John1.................1946................................. Dillon Chiles, Acen2 ...............1993-94.................. Orange, CA Chinske, Ed3 ................1926-28.......... Michigan City, IN Chong, Elroy1................1970.......................Honolulu, HI Christie, Ralph2 ............1921-22............... Spokane, WA Clark, Chris4 .................2003, 2005-07.Los Angeles, CA Clark, Earl3 ...................1914-16..................Everett, WA Clark, Matt4 ..................1987-90......................Missoula Clark, James2 ...............1927-28.............. Pasadena, CA Clarkson, Larry4 ...........1984-87.......... Abbotsford, B.C. Clausen, Clay4 ..............1985-88......................Missoula Clausen, Kent4 ..............1976-79...............Aberdeen, SD
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Clawson, Gene3 ...........1939-41......................Missoula Claypool, Clinton1 .........1914............................Missoula Clemens, Roger3 ..........1964-66..................Plentywood Cleveland, Curt1 ...........1979........................ Seattle, WA Cleveland, Douglas3......1971-73............................Butte Clift, Tom3 ....................1974-76........Otis Orchards, WA Clinich, Vernon1 ...........1919..................................Butte Cochrane, William1 .......1902......................... Red Lodge Cockhill, Bill4 ................1990-93......................... Helena Coe, Tony2 ..................1983-84..................Renton, WA Cogar, Mike1 ................1984............................Missoula Cogswell, Andy3 ...........1924-26......................Missoula Coleman, Calvin4 ..........1998-01................. Niceville, FL Coleman, Charles2 ........1922-1925...................Alberton Coleman, Renard4 ........1985-88..................Renton, WA Collins, Mikael2 ............1987-88................. Fairfield, CA Collins, Ray1 ................1913..................................Butte Colter, Curt4 .................1999-02....................... Hysham Colter, D.J.4 ..................1996-99....................... Hysham Colvin, Chris2 ................1997-98............. Inglewood, CA Connolly, Paul2 .............1964-65..............Muskegon, MI Connor, Daniel4 ............1908-11...........................Darby Connors, Bob4 ..............1981-84...................... Glasgow Connors, Chris4 ............2000-03............................Butte Connors, Jerry3 ............1956-58............... Spokane, WA Cook, Robert2 ..............1945-46......................Cut Bank Cook, Sam1 .................1915................................. Idaho Cooks, Demidric2 .........1986-87............... San Jose, CA Cooley, Jerry2 ..............1972-73.............Anacortes, WA Cooley, Paul2.................1975-76.............Anacortes, WA Cooper, Van Jr. 4 ...........2004-07...................Denver, CO Coppedge, Johnny2 ......1982-83................. Stayton, OR Corbin, Edwin2 .............1903-04......................Missoula Cordier, Bob4 ................1979-82............... Spokane, WA Corwin, Tyler4...............2005-08....................Great Falls Cork, Lee4 ....................1946-49......................Missoula Corson, Mike1 ..............2000........................Boulder, CO Cosgrove, Robert3.........1934-36...............Alhambra, CA Costanzo, Mike2 ...........2003-04.................... Chino, CA Costello, Anthony1 ........1965.................. Chula Vista, CA Counts, Joey2...............2012-13..................... Mesa, AZ Cox, Walter3 .................1929-31............................Butte Coyle, Brock4 ...............2009, 2011-13........... Bozeman Coyle, Clarence2 ...........1926-27.......................Alberton Craft, Archie1 ...............1945................ Los Angeles, CA Craig, Hayden1..............2012........................ Dayton, OR Craig, Vincent1 .............1906............................Missoula Craig, William4 .............1899-02......................Missoula Craighead, Barclay1 ......1913............................Missoula Craighead, Ed1 .............1912............................Missoula Crain, Fred1 ..................1897............................Missoula Crawford, Ward4 ...........1984-87............... Spokane, WA Crebo, Jason4 .............1994-97......................... Helena Crippen, Robert2 ..........1963-64............................Butte Crittenden, Derek2.........2012-13..................... Whitefish Cross, Shorty1 .............1899............................Missoula Crowley, Cale2 ..............1931-32............................Butte Crowley, Clem1 .............1902..................................Butte Crumley, Robert1 ..........1952............................Cut Bank Cummings, Mike2 .........2008-09..............Scottsdale, AZ Cunningham, George1 ..1975................ Los Angeles, CA Curry, Pat4 ..................1978-81.........................Billings Curry, Scott4 ................1995-98........................... Valier Curtis, John H.1............1903..................................Butte
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Dahlberg, George3 ........1921-23............................Butte Dahlberg, Harry4 ..........1916-19............................Butte Dahlberg, Oscar3 ..........1923-25............................Butte Dahmer, Henry1 ............1940.................................Havre Dailey, Lowell2 ..............1930-31........................ Scobey Dallaserra, Jake1...........2013..................................Butte Dantic, Brad4 ................1980-83.......................... Laurel Dantic, Robert3 ............1952-54.......................... Laurel Darrow, Barry3 ..............1970-72....................Great Falls Dasinger, Douglas2 .......1953-54.................... Wolf Point Davidson, Bertram1 ......1912.......................... Anaconda Davidson, Ian1 ..............1951..........................Great Falls Davidson, Jon1 .............1989........................... Bend, OR Davidson, Sam4 ...........1989-92........Mercer Island, WA Davis, Sean1 ................1998................... Lakewood, CO Davis, Tom3 .................1926-28............................Butte Dawald, Eric4 ...............1982-85............. Owatonna, MN Dawson, E.L.2 ..............1967-68.............. Westport, WA Day, Clifford3 ................1910-12......................Missoula Daylis, Fred3 .................1919-21........................Worden Dayton, Clark1 ..............1945.......................... Anaconda DeBord, Jim3 ................1968-70...................Pasco, WA DeBourg, Mark4 ............1989-92.........................Billings Decker, Derek4 .............2000-03..................... Ballantine DeCoite, Dan2 ...............2000-01................. Truckee, CA DeCoite, Dave4 .............2000-03................. Truckee, CA Dedrick, Kurt2 ..............1972-73...........Westminster, CA Deeks, Darryl2 ..............1982-83..................... Bend, OR Delaney, Don3 ..............1947-49......................Missoula Delaney, Tighran1 .........1998........................Eugene, OR De Luca, Joe3 ..............1952-54.....................Weed, CA DeMers, Lambert2 ........1919-20............................Arlee Dempsey, Dean3 ...........1970-72..............Claremont, CA Dennard, Joshua3..........2011-13..................Phoenix, AZ Dennehy, Jake4 ............1994-97......................Missoula Dennehey, Mick3 ..........1969-71............................Butte Dennis, George1 ...........1961..................Vancouver, B.C. Dennis, Wayne1 ............1962..................Vancouver, B.C. Deschamps, Elizierd2.....1910-11......................Missoula Deuchler, Owen2 ...........1952-53................. Seattle, WA DeVore, Kent2 ...............1947-48......................... Helena Dews, Robbie2..............1976-77.................. Newark, NJ Dezell, William1 ............1927.......................Winona, MN Dickenson, Craig1 .........1992..........................Great Falls Dickenson, Dave4 .........1992-95....................Great Falls Dickson, Aubre1 ...........1994...................... Portland, OR Dickson, Robert1 ..........1934................ Los Angeles, CA Dillon, Terry3 ................1960-62................ Hopkins, MN Dilts, Dan2 ....................1981-82...........Walla Walla, WA Dimmick, Charles3 ........1904-06......................Missoula Dinsmore, Raymond1 ...1907............................Missoula Dionas, Steve2 .............1974-75.................Sumner, WA Disney, Jeff2 .................2003-04................Glendora, CA Dixon, John2 ................1956-57............... Spokane, WA Dlouhy, Dustin4 ............2003-06.............. Idaho Falls, ID Dobson, Cecil2 .............1910-11.............. Dickinson, ND Dobson, Eby4 ...............1983-86...........Grants Pass, OR Dodds, Richard2 ...........1971-72........... Snohomish, WA Dodson, Brandon2 ........2009-10.................... Tulare, CA Dodson, Pat3 ...............1960-62......................... Shelby Doherty, Emmett1 .........1917..................................Butte Dolan, John3 ................1936-38......................... Helena Dolan, Nathan3 .............1993-95.........................Billings Dolan, Pat3 ...................1968-70....................Great Falls Dolan, Bill3 ...................1978-80..................East Helena Donaldson, Beau2 .........2008-09......................Missoula Donner, Curt2 ..............1972-73............... Spokane, WA Donovan, John1 ............1945.......................... Anaconda Donovan, Tim1 .............1986...................San Rafael, CA Dornblaser, Paul4 ..........1910-13.................. Chicago, IL Dorris, Sean4 ................1989-92......... Coeur d’Alene, ID Dorsey, James3 ...........1919-21......................Missoula Dotson, Bruce2 .............1992-93.......... Los Angeles, CA
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Dotson, Jerry1 .............1959.................. Bremerton, WA Douglas, Don1 ..............1986..................................Butte Douglass, Joe2 .............1995-96................... Salem, OR Dow, Colin4 ..................2005-08.........................Billings Downs, Dan4 ................1991-94......................... Helena Doyle, Dennis2 .............1971-72.................... Edina, MN Doyle, Richard1 ............1949............................Missoula Dozier, Rick4 .................1982-85......................Kent, WA Drahos, Kenneth4 .........1939-42............... Puyallup, WA Dratz, John3 .................1939-41......................Missoula Dreis, Frank1 ................1915..........................Minnesota Drinkwalter, Ben2 ..........1999-00....................Great Falls Driscoll, John1 ..............1917..................................Butte Duce, Kirk4 ...................1988-91......................Missoula Dudley, Ell T.2 ...............1967-68....................Detroit, MI Duff, James1 ...............1978........................ Chicago, IL Duffin, Marty2 ..............1994-95.............. Idaho Falls, ID Duffy, Tom2 .................1939-40............................Butte Dummett, Dave2 ...........1982-83..................Sanborn, IA Duncan, John2 ............1939-40......................... Helena Duncan, Tyrone2............2010-11.....Westlake Village, CA Dunn, Greg4 ................1976-79........ Medical Lake, WA Dwyer, Brandon2...........2006-07....................... Kalispell Dyer, Doak1 .................1991....................Redmond, WA Dyk, Chris3 ...................2007-09 .......................... Dillon Dzizi, Richard2 ..............1955-56....................... Kalispell
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Ebert, Fred1 ..................1897............................Missoula Ebert, Laurence1 ..........1898...................Vancouver, WA Edwards, Dan2 .............1988-89....... Sedro Wooley, WA Edwards, John4 ............1999-02.........................Billings Edwards, Kevin4 ...........2002-05............... Spokane, WA Edwards, Stacy2 ...........1991-92...................Pasco, WA Edwards, Hugh3 ..........1938-40............................Butte Egbert, Douglas4 ..........1976-79....................Ogden, UT Ehlers, Mike4 ................1984-87.............Wilsonville, OR Eicklemann, Mark2 ......1978-79......................Indio, CA Ekegren, Kermit3 .........1928-30.........................Harlem Ekegren, Waldo3 ...........1928-30.........................Harlem Ekegren, Gary3 .............1959-61.........................Harlem Ellig, Scott2 ..................1981-82............... Spokane, WA Elliott, Harvey3 .............1920-22......................Missoula Ellison, William1 ..........1962.......................Mandan, ND Emerson, Michael2 .......1958-59.................Lewiston, ID Emery, Cal3 .................1932-34......................... Helena Emigh, Jack1 ...............1940...................... Kankakee, IL Enders, Robert1 ...........1972...................... Kankakee, IL Engelman, Turill1 ..........2003........ Huntington Beach, CA Enger, David3 ...............1964-66.................. Deer Lodge Enger, Garth2 ................2001-02.................. Bothell, WA Engler, Scot2 ................1988-89...................... Hamilton Enochson, Paul3 ...........1954-56...........................Havre Erhardt, Mike4 ..............1993-96..................Eugene, OR Erickson, Harold1 .........1955................... Sioux Falls, SD Erickson, Greg2 ............1973-74..................Everett, WA Ericson, Todd4 ..............1990-93............................Butte Erps, Rick4 ...................1988-91...................... Glasgow Eustance, Bob2 ............1975-76......................... Helena Evans, Dean2 ...............1972-73.............. La Puente, CA Everson, Robert3 ..........1956-58................. Cheney, WA
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Facey, Tom2 .................1974-75...............Lancaster, CA Fagan, Jay4 ..................1986-89............................Butte Falcon, Terry2 ...............1976-77...................Culbertson Falls, Corey4 .................1993-96................ Medford, OR Farmer, James “Eck”1 ...1919............................Missoula Farmer, Jody4 ...............1986-89........................... Libby Farnum, Donald1 ..........1935.......................... Harlowton
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Farnam, Larry2 .............1973-74.................. Seattle, WA Farrell, George2 ............1900-01..................Virginia City Farrell, Joseph T.1 .........1903............................Missoula Farrell, Thomas1 ...........1905............................Missoula Farris, Jimmy4 ..............1997-00.................Lewiston, ID Farrish, Joe2 .................1989-90..................Newark, CA Felker, Preston1 ............1917............................Missoula Fell, Donald1 .................1957......................... Vallejo, CA Felt, Tom1 .....................1942...............................Billings Fenton, Bob4 ................1992-95................ Medford, OR Ferda, Scot4 .................1976-79....................Great Falls Fergus, Faustus1 ...........1902............................Whitehall Ferguson, Greg4 ...........1988-91................... Tigard, OR Fernandez, Herbert4 ......1999-02..............San Diego, CA Ferris, Edward1 .............1964................................. Dillon Ferris, Jack1 .................1942......................... Belmar, NJ Ferriter, Mike4 ...............2005-08......................... Helena Fetherston, Ryan4 .........2008-11......................... Helena Fiala, Joe1 ....................1965........................ Deer Lodge Finch, Nate2 .................1985-86................Jackson, WY Fisher, Bob1 ..................1969....................Aberdeen, WA Fisher, Brandon4 ...........2006-09..................Franklin, TN Fisher, John1 ................1905.....................St. Louis, MO Fisher, Steve2 ...............1977-78......................Missoula Fiske, Karl3 ...................1940-42........................ Outlook Fiske, Karl2 ...................1966-67.......................... Laurel Fiskness, Paul2 .............1975-76...... Hunting. Beach, CA Fitzgerald, Edward1 .......1905..................................Butte Fitzgerald, Greg4 ...........1994-97.................... Columbus Fitzgerald, Harold1 ........1919...........................Miles City Fitzgerald, John4 ...........1998-01.................... Columbus Fjeldheim, Brad1 ...........2000......................... Lewistown Flaherty, James1 ..........1906........................... Bozeman Fleming, Eugene1 ........1945............................... Eureka Fletcher, Claude2 .........1924-25......................Roundup Flowers, Terry2 ............1973-74.............. Cincinnati, OH Flynn, Michael1 .............1898............................Missoula Fogerty, Gerald1 ...........1926..................................Butte Forbes, Hugh1 ..............1911............................Missoula Ford, Henry3 .................1947-49................ Durango, CO Foreman, Muckie4 ........2004-07.............Spanaway, WA Forte, Aldo3 ..................1936-38.................. Chicago, IL Foss, Don3 ...................1927-29...........................Havre Foster, Pat4 ...................1984-87........................ Savage Foster, LeRoy2 .............1984-85.................. Chicago, IL Fox, Donald1 .................1942............................ Park City Fox, Richard2 ..............1930-31.........................Billings Francis, Jason2 ............2000-01............... Spokane, WA Franks, Carl2 ................1992-93................Stockton, CA Franks, Troy2 ...............1989-90....................... Kalispell Fred, Britt4 ....................1989-92......................... Helena Fredell, Ernest2 .............1908-09.................... Anaconda Frederick, Spencer4.......1998-01........................ Scobey Freeman, Corey1 ..........1992........................ Deer Lodge Freeman, Paul1 .............1920..........................Great Falls Freeman, Qwenton1 ......2006.................... Pasadena, CA Frink, Jason3 ................2003-05................Post Falls, ID Fritz, Robin1 .................1977............................... Sidney Frost, Mike1 ..................1976............Newport Beach, CA Frustaci, Marty2 ...........1969-70.......... Los Angeles, CA Fudge, Tony4 ................1980-83....................Great Falls Fulton, Scott1 ...............1905........................... Unknown
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Gabriel, Tony1 ...............1968.................. South River, NJ Gaines, Justin4 .............1995-98................. Niceville, FL Gales, Brian4 ................1995-98............... Richland, WA Gall, Donald1 ................1945........................Fort Benton Gallagher, Edward1 .......1945.......................... Anaconda Gallagher, Tim3 .............1968-70....................... Kalispell
Gamboa, Herbert2.........2012-13......... San Clemente CA Gardner, William1 ..........1955........................ Seattle, WA Garland, Roger1 ............1964................. Spring Valley, IL Garlington, King4...........1900-03......................Missoula Garrett, Frank4 ..............1990-93......................Missoula Garrison, Steve4 ...........1980-83............... Spokane, WA Garske, Ron1 ...............1968.......................... Chico, CA Garza, David2 ...............1986-87..........Moses Lake, WA Gaskins, Wally2 ............1970-71......................Missoula Gault, James3 ...............1912-14....................Great Falls Gedgord, Tom1 ............1936........................ Chicago, IL Gehring, Robert2 ..........1954-55.........Port Orchard, WA Gelaskoska, Joe3 ..........1976-78...................Bothel, WA George, Donald1 ...........1945..................................Butte Gerlinger, Don3 .............1950-52.................. Chicago, IL Gelker, Garth1 ...............1997...................... Laramie, WY Germer, Chad4 ..............1988-91..................Three Forks Gerner, Kenneth1 ..........1946..................Thompson Falls Gianinni, Greg3 .............1986-88................ Sand Coulee Gibson, Lyman1............1936..................... Puyallup, WA Gilbreaith, David1 ..........1997........................... Bozeman Gilbreth, Damon3 ..........1989-91............Wenatchee, WA Gilder, Richard2 ............1961-62......................Missoula Gillie, Rick2 ..................1989-90..................Rocklin, CA Gillis, Tim2 ...................1983-84................ Portland, OR Gimler, Brian2 ...............1985-86.................Parsons, KS Ginn, Jesse2..................2012-13......................Missoula Gleason, Dave4 ...........1976-80......................Missoula Gleason, Frank1 ...........1910.............................Florence Glenn, David2 ...............1981-82.....................Elma, WA Glenn, Lorenzo2 ............1988-89.......Fountain Valley, CA Glennon, Michael4 ........1967-70.........................Billings Gober, David1 ...............2002......................Anaheim, CA Gober, Ken1 ..................1986............................. Gary, IN Gockley, Rich3...............1992-94............... Spokane, WA Goicoechea, Mike4........1991-94..................Stevensville Goicoechea, Sean4 .......1993-96..................Stevensville Golden, Joseph1 ...........1936........................ Chicago, IL Gompf, Harold1 .............1952................................. Libby Goodfellow, Howard1 ....1897.............................. Ovando Goodwin, Anthony2.......2012-13...............Temecula, CA Gormon, Todd2 .............1988-89.........................Billings Gorsich, Mathew3 .........1956-58................. Highland, IN Gorton, Robert2 ...........1939-40....................... Kalispell Gorton, Robert1 ...........1947............................. Kalispell Gotay, Peter2 ...............1962-63............... Clarkston, NY Goulet, Tony2 ...............1990-91................ Fullerton, CA Grady, Willie1 ................1976........................ Newark, NJ Gragg, Scott4 ...............1991-94............... Silverton, OR Graham, Hugh1 ............1899...............................Bonner Graham, Robert2 ..........1966-67.............San Mateo, CA Grant, Russell1 .............1957..........................Mead, WA Grasky, James3 ............1959-61.....................Miles City Gratton, Roger “Tim”1 ..1958............................Missoula Gratton, Sam4 ..............2009-12.........................Billings Gratton, Scott4 .............1979-82......................Missoula Gratton, Zach2...............2012-13.........................Billings Graves, Don2 ................1989-90..................Newark, CA Graves, Robert3 ...........1950-52.........................Billings Gray, Maceo3 ...............1967-69..............Baltimore, MD Green, Allen4 ................1976-79.................... Anaconda Green, Brady4 ...............2003-06......... Salt Lake City, UT Green, Gregg2 ..............1983-84...............Tonasket, WA Green, Jay2 ..................2003-04...................... Glasgow Green, Justin2 ..............2003-04..............San Diego, CA Greene, Chase4 ............1992-95...... Nine Mile Falls, WA Greenfield, Rocky1 ........1963............................Missoula Greenough, Earl3 ..........1903-05......................Missoula Greenough, Leo4 ..........1900-03......................Missoula Greenough, Paul2 .........1902-03......................Missoula Greenough, Warren1 .....1901............................Missoula Gregor, John3 ...............1958-60......................... Shelby Greminger, Henry2 ........1958-59...............Alhambra, CA
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Griffin, Phil2 ..................1957-58.................. Chicago, IL Griffin, Walter3 ..............1923-25......................Roundup Griffith, William1 ...........1912.......................... Anaconda Grigsby, Bill2 ................1973-74............... Spokane, WA Grovom, Troy1 ..............1983............................... Helena Grove, Joseph1 ............1930................... Glenwood, MN Gudith, Larry1 ...............1966....................Wyandotte, MI Gue, Kenneth1 ..............1956..........................Great Falls Gue, William3 ...............1952-54....................Great Falls Guerin, William1 ...........1914......................Olympia, WA Guevara, Mike2 .............1991-92...................Fresno, CA Gulbranson, William2.....1974-75..............Aberdeen, WA Gunner, James1 ............1905........................... Unknown Guptill, Robert3 .............1968-70....................Great Falls Gurnsey, Scott4 ............1991-94..............Tumwater, WA Guse, Harold2 ...............1982-83..............Janesville, MN Gustafson, Brady1.........2013...............................Billings Gustafson, Paul3 ..........1959-61............Vancouver, B.C. Gustafson, Roy2 ...........1939-40...................... Corvallis Gustafson, Ryan3 .........2004-05, 2007...............Billings Gutman, Bill2 ................1968-69......................Missoula
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Haas, Jacob2.................2010-11................ Portland, OR Hachmeister, Jacob1 ....1997.................. Engelwood, CO Hagen, Mike2 ...............1980-81................. Auburn, WA Hagfors, Gavin2.............2012-13....................Great Falls Haile, David1 ................2005..................... San Jose, CA Hall, Wayne1 ................1969.................Westminster, CA Halverson, William1 ......1976..........................Great Falls Hamill, Pete1 ................2002............... Coeur d’Alene, ID Hamilton, James2 .........1996-97................ Concord, CA Hammer, Walter1 ..........1903...........................Miles City Hammerness, Roland3 .1947-49...................... Glasgow Hampe, Mark4 ..............1993-96....................Great Falls Hancock, Tanner2 .........1999-00.................... Salina, KS Hancock, Tate4 .............2001-04.................... Salina, KS Hand, Bill2 ....................1956-57....................Selah, WA Hann, James2 ..............1971-72,.............. Centralia, WA Hans, Dwayne2 ............1985-86...................Pasco, WA Hansen, Ray2 ...............1975-76............. Priest River, ID Hanson, Danta2 ............1924-25........................ Mildred Hanson, Greg1 ..............1965............................Missoula Hanson, Robert2 ..........1949-50........ Santa Monica, CA Harbison, Ben4 .............1974-77......................Missoula Hard, James2 ...............1978-79..................... Napa, CA Hardenburgh, Floyd2 .....1903-04......................Missoula Hardiman, Pat2 .............1985-86..............Livermore, CA Hardy, Greg4 ................2009-12....................... Fairview Hardy, Sylvester2 ..........1973-74............... Monrovia, CA Hare, Ray1 ...................1969..................... Spokane, WA Harmon, Reid3 .............1927-29......................Price, UT Harper, Jordan1.............2013..........................Great Falls Harper, Wayne3 ............1978-80.................... Livingston Harriman, William2 .......1906-07................ Petoskey, MI Harrington, David2 ........1972-73................ Portland, OR Harrington, Wayne2 ......1964-65..................Yakima, WA Harris, Doyle2 ...............1947-48............. Forest City, AR Harris, Gregory4............1971, 1973-75............. Kalispell Harris, James3 .............1917-19............................Butte Harris, James1 .............1959...................Des Moines, IA Harris, Josh3.................2009, 2011-12............. Kalispell Harris, Nate2.................2012-13.................... Chino, CA Harris, Rocky1 ..............1976..................... New York, NY Harris, Shane1 ..............2002...........................Irvine, CA Harris, Tuff4 ..................2003-06........................ Colstrip Harrison, Jelani1 ...........2002..................... Compton, CA Hart, Eric2 ....................1995-96...........Shenendoah, VA Hart, Willard1 ...............1956.......................Oakland, CA Hartman, Justin1 ..........2003..........................Great Falls
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MONTANA Huntsberger, Vince4 ......1998-01........................... Libby Hurley, Terry3 ...............1955-57.................. Chicago, IL Huse, Richard2 .............1961-62....................Great Falls Huse, Thad4 .................1988-91......................Missoula Hutter, Brett1 .................2009........................ Ontario, CA Hyde, Neil1 ...................1923............................. Fairview
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Kampfe, Paul1 ..............1941............................. Kalispell Kampschror, Norman1...1955.............................Glendive Kane, Eleu1 ..................1995.......................Honolulu, HI Kanongata’a, John4.......2010-13................Bellevue, WA Karlsgodt, Erling1 .........1938............................... Polson Kautz, James1 ..............1972..............................Worden Kavanaugh, Jim1 ..........1984........................ Chicago, IL Kazmierczak, Tony2 ......2007-08............Thompson Falls Keeley, Earl1 .................1957..................Vancouver, B.C. Keeley, Patrick2 ............1919-20.................. Deer Lodge Keeran, John3 ...............1914-16............ Harrington, WA Keig, William1 ...............1941.......................... Anaconda Keim, Ronald3 ..............1947-49......................... Helena Kelly, James R.3 ...........1967-69.................. Seattle, WA Kelly, Max1....................2013..................... Spokane, WA Kelly, Pat3 .....................1911-13................... Big Timber Kelly, Vernon2 ...............1977-78.......... Los Angeles, CA Kelly, W. “Wild Bill”3......1924-26......................Missoula Kemp, Gerald3 ..............2009-11..............San Diego, CA Kempfert, David4 ..........1993-96......................Missoula Kennedy, Hugh2 ............1897-98......................Missoula Kennett, George2 ..........1897-98......................Missoula Kennett, Holter1 ............1909............................... Helena Kent, Edison1 ...............1933................................. Dillon Kent, Les2 ....................1969-70.................Honolulu, HI Kenyon, Jim1 ................1966............................Missoula Kern, Richard2 ..............1941-42.................... Livingston Kerr, Mike1 ...................1984............................Missoula Kerr, Tim2 .....................1977-78......................Missoula Kershner, Leroy2 ...........1920-21.........................Billings Kidder, Caleb2................2012-13......................... Helena Kiefer, Ben2 ..................1981-82..............Burlington, KS Kimmit, Dennis1 ...........1962..........................Great Falls King, Jack3 ...................1948-50....................... Kalispell King, John R.1 ..............1906.......................... Livingston Kingsford, Tom3 ...........1948-50......................Missoula Kirschner, Brett2............2011-12................Bellevue, WA Kistler, Danny3...............2010-12................... Seattle,WA Kitt, Berney2 .................1906-07......................Missoula Klaboe, Kevin4 ..............2006-09.........................Billings Klebe, George2 .............1911-12......................Missoula Kleckner, Grant3 ...........1976-78....................Great Falls Klein, Justin3 ................1998-00........ Overland Park, KS Klever, Rocky4 ..............1977-81.............Anchorage, AK Kline, Dave1 .................1980......................Bellevue, WA Klohs, Jason2 ...............1991-92............... Gresham, OR Klucewich, Joe4 ...........1980-84....................Alpine, CA Klucewich, Josh2 .........1983-84......................Missoula Kludt, Nels4 ..................1988-91................... Orofino, ID Klumph, Jerrad1 ...........1997.................... Tillamook, OR Kmet, Kyle1 ..................2009..........................Bonita, CA Koechlein, Todd2 ..........1984-85.................Littleton, CO Korn, Dan2 ...................1947-48....................... Kalispell Kosiur, David2 ...............1959-60....Westaskiwin, Alberta Kostecki, Jim4 ..............1987-90......................Missoula Kottke, Warren2 ............1971-72....................Great Falls Kouzmanoff, Marc3 .......1971-73................Glen Ellyn, IL Kovacich, John1 ...........1946..................................Butte Kovacich, John4 ...........1979-82............................Butte Kowalski, Mike4 ............1992-95......................Cut Bank Koyama, Andy1 ............2001................................Hardin Krause, Kenneth1 ..........1945................................. Dillon Kreis, Robert1 ..............1917............................... Sidney Kress, Paul1 .................1913............................Michigan Kuburich, Steve3 ...........1947-49.................... Anaconda Kuhl, Rick2 ...................1989-90.............Springfield, OR Kuka, George3 ..............1932-34.................. Chicago, IL Kuka, Leonard3 .............1931-33...........................Havre Kumpuris, Mike4 ...........1946-49............. Little Rock, AR Kunka, Rob3 .................1985-87....................Great Falls
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La Roche, Leo2 ............1971-72.............. Fitchburg, MA Ladd, Mike2 ..................1973-74........ Garden Grove, CA Laird, Loren3 ...............1950-52.....................Miles City Laird, Randy3 ...............1978-80......................Missoula Laird, Robbie3 ..............1985-87......................Missoula Laird, Walton2 ..............1953-54.....................Miles City LaMantia, Paul2 ............2006-07................. Oakdale, CA Lamb, Carlton1 .............1979....................Las Vegas, NV Lamb, Henry1 ...............1917................................ Laurel Lamb, Marc1 ................1994................. Yorba Linda, CA Lamb, Paul4 .................1984-87............... Spokane, WA Lamberg, Ed1 ..............1949..................................Butte Lambert, James1 ..........1921..........................Great Falls Lambert, Tony2 ............1986-87..................Renton, WA Lamley, Robert3 ...........1950-52.................. Kenton, OH Lands, John2 ................1958-59..........Baton Rouge, LA Lane, William3 ..............1977-79............ Englewood, CO LaRowe, Clint1..............2013...........................Miles City Larson, Andy4 ..............1993-96......................... Helena Larson, Jeff4 ................2007-10......................Cut Bank Laslovich, Josh1 ...........1995.......................... Anaconda Latimer, Frank2 .............1901-02......................Missoula Lavery, Thomas1 ..........1968........................ Chicago, IL Lawton, Galen2 .............1989-90................. Fairfield, CA Layton, Jack3 ...............1915-17................ Portland, OR Lazetich, William3 .........1936-38.................... Anaconda Leahy, Arthur1 ..............1917..................................Butte Leaphart, Don1 .............1942............................Missoula Leaphart, William3 ........1940-42......................Missoula Lebeau, Blake1..............2009....................Union City, CA Lebo, Brad4 ..................1989-92.................Lewiston, ID Lebsock, Connor1.........2013...............................Billings Lebsock, Matt4 .............2003-06.........................Billings Lebsock, Nick1 .............2007...............................Billings Lebsock, Ron4 .............1974-77............................Butte Lebsock, Shawn4 .........2006-09.........................Billings Ledgerwood, Jackson1 .2006........................Fort Benton Leenhouts, Richard1 .....1957..........................Selah, WA Leeper, Sam3.................1946-48............................Butte Lehman, Joe4 ...............1994-97...............Coos Bay, OR Leid, James3 ................1971-73............. Waitsburg, WA Lembke, Chad4.............1989-92............................Butte Leonard, Eugene2 .........1962-63................. Bay City, MI Leonard, Robert2 ..........1950-51..............Santa Ana, CA LePan, Jeremy1.............2011...................Santa Anna,CA LeProwse, Paul3 ...........1988-90............................Butte LeRoux, Leonard2 .........1930-31..........Wisc. Rapids, WI Leuthold, Kenneth1 .......1953................................ Laurel Lewis, Cliff2 ..................1982-83.......... Los Angeles, CA Lewis, Frank2 ...............1906-07..................... Unknown Lewis, George1 .............1945............................Missoula Lewis, Lonzo1 ..............1970....................... Rockford, IL Lewis, Ray3 ..................1927-29............................Butte Lider, Chris2..................2012-13................Bellevue, WA Lipski, Matt1 .................2008.......................Ashland, OR Linderholm, Rick2 .........1983-84..................Crystal, MN Lindsay, Robbe1 ...........1986...............................Billings Lindsey, Richard2 .........1951-52......................Missoula Lisowski, Donny3 .........2008-10.................. Seattle, WA Little, Don3 ...................1952-54......................... Helena Little, George2 ..............1909-10......................Missoula Lockridge, Earl1 ............1916........................Stevensville Lockwood, Cole1 ..........2009............................Missoula Lodell, Albert1 ..............1946.......................... Anaconda Lohof, Rusty1 ...............1985................................ Laurel Longley, Ed1 .................1904........................Stevensville Lonner, Walter1 .............1955..................................Butte Lono, Eric1 ...................1991.......................Honolulu, HI
Love, John1 ..................1957.......................Burbank, CA Lovell, Byron2 ...............1968-69.................Honolulu, HI Lowry, Gary4 ................1980-83....................Great Falls Lucas, Troy4 .................1992-95....................Canby, OR Luchau, Gerald3 ...........1962-64......................Missoula Lugviel, John2 ..............1970-71.............. Longview, WA Luis, Al1 .......................1968......................... Orland, CA Lundberg, Roger3 .........1937-39............. Northwood, IA Lundberg, Roland2 .......1936-37.................. Chicago, IL Lung, Roderick2 ...........1966-67..............Placerville, CA Lyman, Chalmer2 .........1931-32......................... Helena Lynch, Michael1 ...........1998......................Roseville, CA Lynn, Randy2 ...............1973-74................... Omak, WA Lyon, Ray3 ....................1928-30.........................Billings Lyons, Joe1 ..................1968............................. Kalispell
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MacIntosh, James1 ......1942............................Missoula MacIntyre, Shane4 ........2002-05......................... Helena Madden, Gilbert2 ..........1930-31......................Roundup Mading, Wallace1 .........1955............................ Missouri Madison, Reed4 ............1979-82............................Butte Madsen, Lloyd3 ............1920-22.....................Miles City Madsen, Mark4 .............1980-83............ Ellensburg, WA Magner, Mike1...............1976............Newport Beach, CA Magnuson, Bryan2........1966-67...........Minnetonka, MN Mahoney, Mike2 ...........2000-01.................. Deer Lodge Mahrt, Pete1 .................1915............................Missoula Malcolm, Roy4 .............1946-49......................Missoula Malcom, Branden2 ........2000-01..............Santa Ana, CA Malmstrom, Cleve1 .......1991............................... Helena Malone, Jack2 ..............1947-48.........................Billings Maloney, Greg2 .............1970-71..................Macon, MO Mangegold, Eric2 ..........1973-74.......................Glendive Manno, Pat1..................1956.......................... Anaconda Manovich, Dave3 ..........1971-73............................Butte Manzanarez, Eric4 .........1994-97....................Great Falls Manzanarez, Yo.4 .........1992-95....................Great Falls Marceau, Ron4 .............1986-89....................Great Falls Marceyes, Claude4........1899-02........................ Forsyth Mariana, Joseph2 .........1936...........................Miles City Mariani, Marc4 .............2006-09...........................Havre Marshall, Charlie1 .........1901............................Missoula Marshall, Jeff3 ..............2004-06......Newport Beach, CA Martin, Bill3 ..................1962-64........................... Dillon Martin, Joe4 .................1990-93.............Anchorage, AK Martin, Sam4 ................1976-79.................Shelton, WA Martin, Tom4 ................2005-08.................... Columbus Martin, Tyler4 ...............1997-00................Olympia, WA Martinson, Karl3 ...........1924-26......................Missoula Mason, Chuck4 ............1990-93.........................Bigfork Matasovic, William3 ......1936-38.................. Chicago, IL Mather, William1 ...........1941......................... Lewistown Matte, John3 .................1958-60......................Missoula Matteson, Ken1 ............1987...............................Billings Maudlin, Warren3..........1922-24..................Three Forks Maus, Harold3 ..............1950-52...................... Hamilton Mayte, Carol3 ...............1949-51................ Sand Coulee McAllister, Claude1 .......1899............................Missoula McArthur, Jon1 .............1957...................Vancouver, WA McBurrows, John1 .......1968...................Englewood, NJ McCall, Rodney1 ..........1933..................... Silverton, OR McCallum, Kelly4 ..........1989-92..................... Bend, OR McCann, Mike3 .............1967-69..................Renton, WA McCarthy, Eugene1 .......1906.......................... Townsend McCarthy, Patrick2 .......1911-12......................Missoula McCarthy, Thomas3 .....1929-31.................... Anaconda McCauley, Bob4 ............1981-84......................Missoula McCauley, Charles1 ......1901............................Missoula McClay, Harry3 .............1908-10......................Missoula McCord, Mike4 .............2008-11..................Phoenix, AZ McCormick, W.1............1899............................Missoula McCoy, Scott4 ..............1988-91.................Shelton, WA
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McCraw, Wyatt2 ...........1974-75...............E. Orange, NJ McDonald, Archie2 .......1936-37..........................Nirada McDonald, Clev1 ..........1976......................Palo Alto, CA McDonald, Doug1 .........1965............................Missoula McDonald, Homer3 .......1899-01...................... Potomac McElhenney, Ted1 .........1963..................................Butte McElmurry, Blaine4 .......1993-96............................. Troy McElroy, Curt4 ..............1979-82............................Butte McElroy, Jeff2 ...............1992-93....................Great Falls McFarland, Dylan4 ........2000-03....................... Kalispell McGibon, Robert2 ........1955-56....................Great Falls McGinness, Curt4 .........1980-83...............Janesville, WI McGowan, Mike4 ..........1987-90.................. Seattle, WA McGowan, Thomas3 .....1920-22................... Lewistown McGrew, Todd2 .............1988-89................Hayward, CA McHugh, Brian3 ............1978-80............... Spokane, WA McIntosh, James1 ........1942............................Missoula McKay, John1 ...............1931................................Noxon McKelvie, Charles2 .......1956-57..................Reseda, CA McKenna, Mike1 ...........1982................. San Antonio, TX McKenzie, Dave1 ..........1984........................... New York McKinney, Trent2...........2012-13.....................Miliani, HI McKnight, Brody4 .........2008-11..............Vancouver, BC McLaren,Gilbert2 ..........1907-08...................... Hamilton McMahon, Tom2 ...........1969-70.................... Tustin, CA McNamara, John1 ........1906........................East Helena McPhail, Roy5 ..............1901-05............... New Chicago McQuarrie, Claude2 ......1915-16......................Missoula McReynolds, Kim1 ........1974......................Olympia, WA McSurdy, Caleb4 ..........2008-11......................Boise, ID McWilliams, Noah1 .......2008......................... Homer, AK Meagher, Angus2 ..........1923-24............................Butte Meeker, Delmer2 ...........1931-32......................Missoula Meese, John2 ...............1958-59.............. Woodside, CA Meidinger, Rob3 ............1982-84.........................Billings Mellinger, Ted3 ..............1927-29............Pine Island, MN Menke, John2 ...............1978-79........ N. Broomfield, CO Mercer, George4 ...........2006-09........................... Libby Merrill, Earl2 .................1950-51....................Selma, CA Merrill, Robert1 .............1921..........................Great Falls Mertes, Corey3 .............1998-00....................Great Falls Merz, Shawn4 ..............1990-93.............. Longview, WA Messenger, Ralph1 .......1903............................Missoula Metcalf, Jack1 ..............1985..........................Gurnee, IL Mettler, Craig4 ..............2005-08...........Walla Walla, WA Meyer, Dennis3 .............1964-66......................... Helena Meyers, Brent3 .............2001-03......................Missoula Michel, Eric4 .................2004-07.........................Billings Mickey, Michael2 ..........1975-76................Bellevue, WA Mikesell, Brent1.............1986..................... Spokane, WA Miles, Greg1 .................1969........................ Seattle, WA Miles, Robert2 ..............1954-55.................... Anaconda Miller, Drew2 .................1999-00................ Tacoma, WA Miller, David1 ................1950-51........ Santa Monica, CA Miller, Dick3 ..................1960-62................ Hopkins, MN Miller, Ed1 .....................1898............................Missoula Miller, Jason4 ...............1997-00............... Hillsboro, OR Miller, Larry2 ................1969-70................Martinez, CA Miller, Paul D.2 ..............1961-62.....................Miles City Miller, Rocky4 ...............1979-82............... Richland, WA Miller, Walter2 ...............1965-66......... Walnut Creek, CA Milliman, Hayes1 ..........1974.................... Cincinnati, OH Milne, Curtis2 ...............1953-54.......................Glendive Mincy, Ike4 ...................1999-02..........Wewahitchka, FL Mirchoff, Fred2 .............1951-52..............Santa Ana, CA Mirich, Kyle4 .................1988-91............................Butte Misic, William1 .............1942........................ Chicago, IL Mocko, Paul3.................1997-99......................Missoula Moe, Eugene2 ...............1960-61......................... Helena Moe, O.K.1 ...................1923.................... St. Cloud, MN
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Moe, Richardson2 ........1978-79.......................... Poplar Moe, Scott4 ..................1982-85......................Missoula Molden, Etu4 ................1998-01...........Sacramento, CA Molloy, Conor2 .............2002-03......................... Helena Molloy, Don3 ................1965-67........................... Malta Molloy, Seamus1 ..........2003............................... Helena Monestime, Marc3 ........1990-92......Thousand Oaks, CA Montana, Nate1.............2011...................... Concord, CA Monterossi, Tim2 ..........1984-85.........Klamath Falls, OR Moomaw, Richard2 .......1950-51..............Santa Ana, CA Moore, Dan4 .................2009-12...................Tucson, AZ Moore, Edward3 ...........1956-58.................. Deer Lodge Moore, Scott3................1983-85...............Coos Bay, OR Moore, Thomas3 ..........1928-30...................Philipsburg Morey, William1 ............1948............................ Sheridan Morgan, Arthur2 ...........1906-07............. Marshfield, OR Morgan, Gartha3 ..........1967-69......... Salt Lake City, UT Mornhinweg, Marty4 .....1980-84............... San Jose, CA Mornhinweg, Shanon1 ..1985..................... San Jose, CA Morris, Clifford1 ............1936...........................Miles City Morris, Kevin2 ..............1989-90............ Chula Vista, CA Morrow, James4............1927-30..........................Moore Morton, Chris2 .............1994-95............... San Jose, CA Morton, Scott4 .............1975-78............... Spokane, WA Mosher, Pat1 ................1996...................Anchorage, AK Mosier, Craig2 ..............1983-84..................Renton, WA Moutra, Antwon2...........2010-11.................. Carson, CA Mufich, William4 ...........1939-42............................Butte Muhlick, Clarence3 .......1928-30................ Kenosha, WI Mullan, Kerry4 ..............2003-06..................Stevensville Mullins, Austin4 ............2006-09....................Great Falls Mullins, Peter3 ..............1967-69........San Francisco, CA Murfitt, Steve1 ..............1979.........................Philipsburg Muri, Pete1 ...................1954...........................Miles City Murphy, Charles2 ..........1949-50............... Burlington, IA Murphy, Fred3 ...............1903-05......................Missoula Murphy, Kirk4 ...............1988-91......................... Polson Murphy, Mike4 ..............2003-06....................Great Falls Murphy, Ray2 ...............1921-22.................... Anaconda Murray, Chris3 ..............1986-88............ Englewood, CA Murray, Henry3 .............1929-31......................Missoula Murray, Jim3.................1950-52.................... Anaconda Murray, Marshall3 ........1926-28......................Missoula Murray, Mark1 ..............1980............................. Choteau Murray, Scott3 .............1983-85....................... Kalispell Murray, Sean3...............2010-12.................. Corona, CA Muse, Richard1 ............1974..............................Opheim Myers, Larry2 ...............1957-58.................Pacoma, CA
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Naccarato, Chase2........2012-13............... Spokane, WA Nakoa, Doug2 ..............1973-74.................Honolulu, HI Naranche, Eso3 ............1939-41............................Butte Naye, William1 ..............1948..................... Petaluma, CA Nearamys, Robert1 .......1958.........................Pasco, WA Nearing, Ed1 .................1950................ Los Angeles, CA Neil, Dallas4 .................1995-96, 98-99.........Great Falls Neill, Brandon2 .............2001-02....................Great Falls Neilson, James1 ...........1964............................... Shelby Nelsen, Ken2 ................1983-84............North Bend, OR Nelson, Al1 ...................1916............................Missoula Nelson, JR1...................2013.........Hacienda Heights, CA Nelson, Joe1 .................1981.......................Shelton, WA Nelson, Rue1 ................1968................ New Orleans, LA Nelson, Ryan2 ..............2008-09.................. Wright, WY Nelson, Sherman1 ........1984............................. Gary, IN Ness, Robert1 ..............1939............................. Kalispell Newgard, Morris1 .........1933-34....................... Kalispell Nguyen, John1..............2013........................ Seattle, WA Nguyen, Peter4 .............2009-12.................. Seattle, WA
Nickel, Frank2 ...............1951-52.........................Billings Nicosia, Michael2 .........1967-68................Scranton, PA Nielsen, William1 ..........1974........................ Chicago, IL Noel, Kyler4 ..................2002-05......................... Helena Nordstrom, Bruce2 .......1967-68.............Vancouver, WA Nordstrom, Jim3 ...........1968-70................. Auburn, WA Normand, Robert1 ........1946.......................... Anaconda Norwood, Pat3 ..............1978-80.........................Billings Noyes, Leonard3 ..........1935-37............................Butte Nugent, Frank3 .............1937-39.....................Miles City Nussbacker, Karl1 .........1939............................Missoula Nuu, Joe2 .....................1981-82............ Bakersfield, CA Nygren, Greg3 ..............1986-88....................Merlin, OR Nyquist, Donald1 ..........1942.............................. Scobey
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Oakland, Brent3 ............1981-83.......................Glendive Oberweiser, Jack1 ........1949...............................Billings O’Billovich, Robert3 ......1959-61............................Butte O’Brien, Michael3 .........1956-58............... Spokane, WA Ochoa, John1 ...............1969........................ Orange, CA Ochs, Craig2 .................2003-04..................Boulder, CO Odden, Nate4 ................1984-87..........................Dutton O’Donnell, Thomas3 .....1938-40.................. Casper, WY Oech, Vern1 ..................1932...............................Billings Oelkers, T.J.4 ...............1998-01......................... Helena Ogden, Randy4 .............1974-77.......... Traverse City, MI Oglesbee, Jim1 .............1973............................Missoula Oiland, Kjelby3...............2011-13............... Spokane, WA Okoniewski, Steve2 .......1970-71..............Silverdale, WA Oliver, Dane3 ................2001-03............ Monmouth, OR Oliver, Larry4.................1982-85............... Hillsboro, OR O’Loughlin, Jack4 .........1945-48......................Missoula Olsen, Justin4 ...............1995-98......................... Helena Olson, Bruce2 ...............1957-58......................Missoula Olson, Clifford3 .............1934-36..................... Whitefish Olson, Jamaine1 ...........2007................... Beaverton, OR Olson, James3 ..............1971-73............. Rochester, MN O’Neil, James2 .............1967-68....... Edmonton, Alberta O’Neil, Mick1 ................1968.................Walla Walla, WA O’Neill, William1 ...........1922............................Missoula Opperud, Jon4 ..............2008-11.............Milwaukee, OR Orwig, Chris3 ...............2002-05.........Prairie Village, KS Orizotti, Dan4 ................1998-01............................Butte Orlich, Don1 .................1952..................................Butte Orr, Conrad2 .................1916-17......................Missoula Ortiz, R.C.3 ...................1967-69........... Monte Bello, CA Ostrum, Emil2 ...............1925-26................ Wabash, MN Overton, Robert4 ..........2007-10.......... San Leandro, CA Owen, Addison2............2012-13.............Vancouver, WA Owens, John2 ...............1985-86......................Kent, WA Owsley, Merritt4 ............1911-14................ Twin Bridges
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Pacheco, Raul4 .............1995-98.................Honolulu, HI Paffhausen, Josh4 ........1994-97............................Butte Page, John* .................1940............................. Kalispell Palma, Ryan3 ...............1993-95....................Canby, OR Palmer, Colt4 ................2001-04.................. Omaha, NE Palmer, Jace4................2006-09......................Missoula Palmer, Loren1 ..............1946................................ Laurel Palmer, Tyler4 ...............2006-09......................Missoula Pangle, Louis3 ..............1955-57...................Denver, CO Paoli, David4 .................1978-81....................Great Falls Paresa, Gregory3 ..........1967-69................... Kahului, HI Parker, Damon4 ............1997-00.............. Tallahasse, FL Parker, John1 ................1973..................... Kingston, ME Parks, Tim2...................2005-06........ Moreno Valley, CA Parmalee, James3 ........1926-28......................Missoula Parsons, Houston1 .......1901............................Missoula Pattison, Leo1 ...............1946............................ Glasgow Paulson, Kraig4 .............1983-86..................Plentywood Payne, Bryan2 ..............1989-90............... Spokane, WA
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Pease, Brent2 ...............1985-86...... Mountain Home, ID Peevey, Zach1................2013............................Missoula Peeples, Johnnie2 .........2001-02................Anaheim, CA Pelayo, Alvin1 ...............1958.......................Honolulu, HI Pelc, Brian4 ..................1999-02......................... Helena Pelluer, Tyler2 ................2007-08......... Sammamish, WA Pells, Greg1 ..................1983...................... Calgary, ALB Pepe, Joe2 ....................1957-58......................Missoula Perey, Emile3 ................1928-30...................Philipsburg Petek, Andy4 ................1997-00......................... Helena Peters, Daniel2 ..............1960-61............................Butte Peters, Robin3...............1969-71..Cleveland Heights, OH Peterson, Arthur3 ..........1936-38....................Great Falls Peterson, Keith2 ............1953-54.................. Seattle, WA Peterson, Phillip3 ..........1936-38,...................... Kalispell Peterson, Russell3.........1928-30.....................Miles City Peterson, Tom1 .............1985...........................Miles City Peterson, Tyler2 ............2001-02......................... Helena Petty, Larry2 .................1963-64....................Great Falls Pfahler, Steven4 ............2006-09..................Frenchtown Pierce, Murray2 ............1975-76.............. Cincinnati, OH Pierson, Clay4...............2010-13................ Twin Bridges Piette, Russell2 .............2009-10.............Vancouver, WA Pitcher, Ciche3 ..............2000-01, 03.............. Anaconda Pitcher, Karl3 ................2005-07.................... Anaconda Pinsoneault, Richard1 ...1952.........................St. Ignatius Plum, Mark3 .................1974-76............... Tracyton, WA Plummer, Ben3 .............1923-25..................Stevensville Plummer, Ted3 ..............1921-23..................Stevensville Poehls, William4............2010-13.................Chandler, AZ Polhemus, Chris3 .........2003-05......................Missoula Polich, Tim4 .................1986-89....................Great Falls Polleys, Hovey3 ............1900-02......................Missoula Pomajevich, Chris2 .......1962-63.......................Superior Pomajevich, Joseph3 ....1935-37......................Missoula Ponqoha, Dave2 ...........1973-74................... Lacey, WA Poole, Scott3 ................1982-85............... Spokane, WA Poole, Shawn4 ..............1982-85............... Spokane, WA Poole, Trevor3................2011-13............... Spokane, WA Popovich, Milt3 .............1935-37............................Butte Porter, Gilbert2 .............1921-22..................Stevensville Postler, Willie3 ..............1969-71............Vancouver, B.C. Potts, Michael2 .............2003-04......................Missoula Powell, Alan3 ................1981-83................... Lewistown Premock, Steve2............1990-91...........Grass Valley, CA Preuninger, William1......1945............................Missoula Previs, John1.................1935..................Thompson Falls Price, John1..................1978......................... Palatine, IL Prigmore, John1 ...........1973...................... Winlock, WA Procter, Cory4 ...............2001-04............ Gig Harbor, WA Prueninger, William1......1947............................Missoula Pugh, Terry3..................1969-71....................... Kalispell
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Quinn, J.D. 2 .................2007-08.................. Garland, TX
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Radakovich, Dan3 .........1946-48...................... Glasgow Rafferty, William1 .........1926...................... Wabash, MN Ramsey, Ted3 ...............1920-22................... Lewistown Rankin, Mike4 ...............1985-88..............Edmonds, WA Ray, Jason4 ..................1985-88......................Missoula Ray, Ted4 ......................1982-85..................Stevensville Raynock, Chase4 .........1996-99.........................Billings Reagan, John2 ..............1940-41.................. Chicago, IL Reardon, Stephen2 .......1908-09..................Boston, MA Redwine, Randy2 ..........1974-75.................Reading, OH Reece, Gabe2 ...............1995-96................... Salem, OR Reed, Dick2 ..................1949-50.....................Miles City Reeves, David3 .............1985-87....... Sedro Wooley, WA
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Rehm, Trevor2...............2012-13........................... Dillon Reid, Darrin2 ................1985-86.........Klamath Falls, OR Reidy, Mike1 .................2000....................San Diego, CA Reilly, Casey3 ...............1969-71.................... Anaconda Remington, Josh4..........1994-97....................... Kalispell Renevier, Jeff2 ..............2000-01.................. Orange, CA Renning, Stanley3 .........1956-58....................Great Falls Replogle, Bert1 .............1947......................... Lewistown Reynolds, Chase4 .........2007-10.................. Drummond Reynolds, Linwood3......1931-33............................Butte Reynolds, Terry1 ...........1972......................Glendora, CA Reynolds, Vernon2 ........1941-42................. Prosser, WA Reynolds, William3 .......1946-48................. Highland, IN Rhehfield, Robert1 ........1945............................Missoula Rhinehart, Naseby3 ......1932-34............. Milwaukee, WI Rhinehart, Naseby Jr.3 ..1955-57......................Missoula Rhoades, Brad4 ............2002-05............Bellingham, WA Rice, Mike2 ..................1985-86................Twin Falls, ID Rice, Tony4 ..................1989-92............North Bend, OR Richards, Ron2 .............1970-71............................Butte Richardson, Kelly4.........1980-83...........Grants Pass, OR Richardson, Quinton2....1987-88.................Oakland, CA Riggs, Bryan2................2007-08............... Spokane, WA Rigoni, Arnie4................1977-80.................. Chicago, IL Riley, Randy4.................1993-96............................Butte Rist, Severt1..................1945...............................Billings Rittenour, Clifford1.........1897............................Missoula Ritter, Milton3................1924-26................. Eveleth, MN Roban, Michael2............1976-77....................Great Falls Robbins, James2...........1997-98......................Missoula Roberts, Evan1..............1939..................................Butte Roberts, James1...........1933...............................Billings Roberts, Joe2 ...............1951-52............................Butte Roberts, Pierre2 ...........1946-47......................Missoula Roberts, Sam1 .............1939............................... Helena Roberts, Tony2 .............1989-90.............Vancouver, WA Robertson, Alfred2 ........1914-15....................Minnesota Robertson, William3 .....1940-42....................Great Falls Robinson, Casey4 .........1996-99......................Missoula Robinson, Clarence1 .....1963............................. Kalispell Robinson, Joel4 ............2000-03....................... Kalispell Robinson, Roy3 ............1967-69...................... Glasgow Rodriguez, Alex2 ...........1982-83.......... Los Angeles, CA Rognlien, Gordon3 ........1926-28....................... Kalispell Rolston, Thomas3 ........1936-38........................ Forsyth Rominger, Dean4 ..........1980-83..................Fort Benton Rominger, Steven4.........2010-13......................Missoula Ronan, Peter3 ...............1911-13......................Missoula Rooney, Harry1 .............1921............................Missoula Rooney, James4 ...........1978-81......................Missoula Rooney, John3 ..............1981-83............................Butte Roots, Houston1............2010.....................Rio Linda, CA Roper, Justin2 ...............2009-10...................Buford, GA Rosenberg, Joel4...........1999-02..................... Whitefish Rosenberg, Ronald4......1971-74..................... Whitefish Rosera, Ervin3...............1955-57...................... Lena, WI Rossmiller, Edward2......1945-46.................... Minot, ND Rothwell, Jack1.............1950...............................Billings Rowam, James1............1954.......................... Livingston Rowell, Darren2.............1996-97.......... Abbotsford, B.C. Rubie, Michael1.............2003....................... Cerritos, CA Rudio, Jack2..................1960-61......................... Helena Ruiz, Mike2....................1986-87....................... Kalispell Rule, Ted3.....................1928-30.................. Deer Lodge Russell, Brent3..............1962-64......................Missoula Russell, Harvey1............1902............................Missoula Russum Brent4..............2005-08.................Lewiston, ID Rutt, Tom4.....................1981-84.......................... Laurel Ryan, Casey1................2000...............................Billings Ryan, Emmett4..............1907-10........................... Valier
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Sabin, Stephen2.............2010-11.................Chandler, AZ Sacks, Barry4................1976-79.......... Federal Way, WA Saenz, Alan4 .................2002-05......Newport Beach, CA Sailor, Floyd1.................1917.................................Havre Salo, Gregory3..............1972-74............................Butte Salois, Jerry1................1964.........................Philipsburg Salonen, Brad5..............1984-87....................Great Falls Salonen, Brian4.............1980-83....................Great Falls Saltus, Mike1.................1993.................................Darby Salvo, Jim3....................1964-66........................... Dillon Sambrano, Jabin4..........2008-11...............Temecula, CA Samson, Kyle1 .............2003............................... Helena Samuelson, George3 .....1952-54.......................Glendive Sanders, Nate4..............1996-99.................... Anaconda Sanderson, Lawson3.....1914-16.................Shelton, WA Sayatovich, George3......1932-34.................... Anaconda Saylor, Mitch3................2011-13.............Vancouver, WA Scates, Dennis4.............1991-94............... Spokane, WA Scates, Wade1...............1995..................... Spokane, WA Schaefer, Gary1 ............1965...............................Billings Scherck, George3..........1914-16......................Missoula Schey, Russell1.............2008...............................Billings Schiller, Carl1 ................1942........................ Chicago, IL Schilling, Braydon3........2008-10.................. Gillette, WY Schilling, Kurt4..............1991-94......................... Shelby Schillinger, Jim2.............1969-70............................. Vida Schillinger, Shann4........2006-09........................... Baker Schmaing, John2...........2012-13.........................Billings Schmasow, Glen3..........1973-75....................Great Falls Schmauch, Michael1.....1964..........................Great Falls Schmeckpeper, Cary1....1977..............................Buhl, ID Schmidt, Andrew3 ........2006-08..................... Bozeman Scholle, Kyle2 ...............2001-02....................Parker, CO Schoonover, Charles2 ...1903-04..................Phillipsburg Schotte, George2 ..........1928-29......................... Helena Schroeder, Howard1 .....1897............................Missoula Schruth, Pat3 ................1968-70.........................Billings Schulte, Rob4 ...............2005-08....................Great Falls Schulz, John3 ...............1959-61......................Missoula Schwend, Howard2 ......1959-60.........................Bridger Schwertfeger, Carl4.......1959-62............. Milwaukee, WI Schwertfeger, Dale1 ......1959................... Milwaukee, WI Schwertfeger, Gary4......1959-62 ............ Milwaukee, WI Scott, Arnold2 ...............1941-42.......................... Plains Scott, Duncan1 .............1975..........................Great Falls Scott, Wilbur1 ...............1946............................Missoula Scovel, Larry1 ..............1962............................. Kalispell Scrafford, Kirk4 .............1986-89.........................Billings Searles, Jim3.................1965-67......................Missoula Sedman, Ellis2 ..............1898-99......................Missoula Sedman, Oscar2 ...........1898-99......................Missoula See, Mike3 ...................1989-91....................Great Falls Seeley, Roger2 ..............1963-64......................... Shelby Segars, Levander4 ........2001-04......... Colorado Springs Selle, Andrew4 ..............2007-10.........................Billings Selstad, Tom3 ...............1947-49....................Great Falls Semansky, Frank4 .........1946-49............................Butte Sethman, Richard1 .......1982....................Lakewood, CA Sexe, Doug3 .................1983-85....................Great Falls Shadoan, Richard2 .......1951-52.........................Billings Shaffer, Harry2 .............1937-38............................Butte Shaffer, John3 ...............1922-24.....................Miles City Sharkey, Ron3 ..............1979-81......................Missoula Shaw, Alex4 ..................2008-11............... Spokane, WA Shaw, Stephen2.............2012-13......................Boise, ID Shegina, William2 .........1938-39.................... Anaconda Shephard, William1 .......1945...................Des Moines, IA Sherbeck, Harold2 ........1950-51.................... Big Sandy Sheridan, Guy1 .............1901............................Missoula Sheridan, Phillip3 ..........1913-15..................... Paola, KS
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Shevalier, Jack2 ............1960-61......................... Helena Shields, John2 ..............1935-36.....................Miles City Shillam, Terry4 ..............1982-85.............. Orchards, WA Shoate, Jeff1 ................1999....................San Diego, CA Short, Cory1 .................1999............................Cut Bank Short, Daniel1 ...............1998............................Cut Bank Shupe, Dale3 ................1953-55.........................Harlem Shupe, Joe1 .................1976..........................Great Falls Sil, Nate2 ......................1997-98......................Missoula Silovsky, Paul1 ..............1980.........................Topeka, KS Silvernale, Grant3 ..........1922-24........................... Baker Simonson, Eric4............1992-95..................Plentywood Simpkins, Edward4........1910-13......................Missoula Simpson, Ja’Ton3..........2002, 04-05.........Bellflower, CA Simpson, Martin3 .........1908-10......................Missoula Sirmon, David4 .............1993-96...........Walla Walla, WA Sivingen, Marcus1 ........1946............................ Glasgow Skinner, Jon4 ................2000-03........................... Dillon Sloane, Hugh1...............1899............................Missoula Sloan, Pete2 .................2004-05....................... Kalispell Slocum, Dethrick2 ........1990-91...................Fresno, CA Small, Robert3 ..............1954-56......................Missoula Smead, Burton3 ...........1908-10......................Missoula Smelko, Daniel1 ............1964...................... Hubbard, OH Smerker, Gregg4 ...........1988-91....................Great Falls Smith, Bob2 ..................1973-74...................Pasco, WA Smith, Di-Onte3.............1996-98...............Van Nuys, CA Smith, Earl1 ..................1902........................... Unknown Smith, Frank2................1936-37.................. Chicago, IL Smith, Gary3.................1959-61..................... Whitefish Smith, Gary3.................1965-67.............. Pittsburgh, PA Smith, Jeffrey1..............1975...................Vancouver, WA Smith, Joe1...................2007......... Rowland Heights, CA Smith, Mark3 ...............1983-85.............Vancouver, WA Smith, Michael1 ............1998................ Los Angeles, CA Smith, Mike2 ................1965-66................Olympia, WA Smith, Scott2 ................1986-87...............Lancaster, CA Smith, Vernon3 .............2001-03..............San Diego, CA Smith, William (B.J.)1 ...1948..................................Butte Smithwick-Hann, Shay3.2011-13....................... Kalispell Snyder, Chris4 ..............2000-03............... Spokane, WA Snyder, George2 ...........1930-31....................Great Falls Sobansky, Joe2 .............1976-77.........................Ajo, AZ Soderston, John1 .........1908.......................... Clinton, IA Soloman, Ted1 ..............1972..................... Spokane, WA Sopp, Bernie1 ...............1994...........................Ukiah, CA Sorenson, Glenn2 .........1959-60.........................Billings Sorenson, Thomas2 ......1957-58.................. Benicia, CA Sorrell, Malcom4 ..........1980-83................ Tacoma, WA Sparber, Dale2 ..............1957-58.............Cashmere, WA Sparks, Richard3 ..........1966-68............................Butte Sparks, Robert1 ............1940..................................Butte Spaulding, Thomas1 .....1903............................Missoula Spear, Del4 ...................1973-76................. Cheney, WA Spelman, James3 .........1936-38.................... Anaconda Spencer, Bruce1 ...........1970.....................Hoquiam, WA Spencer, Franklin3 .........1928-30.........................Geyser Spencer, Lance4 ...........2002-05........................... Malta Spencer, Mark2 .............2001-02,.............. Fallbrook, CA Spigner, Paul1 ...............1976........................ Newark, NJ Spraggins, Scott4 .........1992-95....................Great Falls Sprosky, Todd2 .............1988-89................ Gardena, CA Stachnik, Ray2 ..............1969-70.................. Chicago, IL Stachnik, Richard2 ........1975-76.................. Chicago, IL Stadnyk, Mike4..............2004-05, 07-08.. Regina, Saska. Staninger, Brett1 ...........2002............................Missoula Stansberry, Robert1 ......1932........................ Norfolk, NE Stapp, Clint2 .................2006-07.................... Niwot, CO Stark, John1 .................1972...................Vancouver, WA Stark, Robert2 ..............1972-73......................... Polson
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Starkey, Steven2 ...........1972-73................El Monte, CA Stedham, John3 ............1967-69............... Chehalis, WA Stein, Karl2 ...................1969-70......... San Anselmo, CA Steinau, Matt4 ..............1998-01...................El Toro, CA Steiner, Ed1 ..................1965............................Missoula Steinhauer, Ben1 ...........1975........................ Chicago, IL Stenson, Perry3 ............1937-39....................... Kalispell Stensrud, Kelly4 ............1992-95......................Missoula Stephens, Andre4 .........1980-83................ Tacoma, WA Stephens, Wallace2 ......1945-46.........................Billings Sterns, Bill3 ..................1969-71............ Stevenson, WA Stewart, Gordon3 .........1948-50........................ Forsyth Stewart, Robert2 ..........1951-52........................ Forsyth Stimac, Daniel2 ............1967-68....................Great Falls Stocking, G. Edgar1 ......1952........................... Whitefish Stockton, Houston3 ......2008-10............... Spokane, WA Stoddard, Thayer3 ........1907-09......................Missoula Stoll, Erik3 ....................2008-10................Sandpoint, Id Stone, George1 .............1912............................Missoula Storbakken, Rollie1 .......1974..................Mt. Vernon, WA Story, Leland2 ..............1933-34........................ Winnett Stranahan, Larry3 .........1968-70......................Missoula Strand, Carl1 ................1955.................. Bremerton, WA Strauss, Richard3..........1966-68......................... Polson Straw, Alva1 .................1921.............................. Forsyth Streit, David2 ................1946-47......................Missoula Streit, Norman4.............1912-15......................Missoula Stringer, Darren2 ...........1990-91................Vacaville, CA Strizich, Joseph1 ..........1936..........................Great Falls Strom, Roy3 .................1939-41......................... Shelby Strutzel, Mike2 ..............1986-87................. Monitor, WA Stuart, Gig1 ..................1974...........................Miami, FL Stuberg, Josh4 .............2009-12......................... Helena Sugrue, Pat3 .................1923-25.................... Anaconda Sullivan, Dan4 ...............1974-77............................Butte Sullivan, John3 .............1933-35,...........................Butte Sullivan, Pat4 ................1976-79............................Butte Sullivan, Rick4 ..............1985-88..................... Whitefish Sullivan, Stephen4 ........1917-20............................Butte Sulser, Mark2.................1987-88...................... Glasgow Sunderland, Brock2 ......1999-00....................Great Falls Sundquist, Tim3 ...........1981-83....................Great Falls Sutton, Mickey2 ............1980-81..............Union City, CA Svennungsen, Rock3 ....1972-74......................... Shelby Swanson, Carl2 ............1935-36.................... Anaconda Swarthout, Jack3 ..........1939-41................. Prosser, WA Swarthout, William3 ......1940-42................. Prosser, WA Swearingen, Chester1 ...1952...............Port Orchard, WA Swearingen, Gary1 .......1972............................Missoula Sweet Russell2 .............1924-25.....................Miles City Swenson, Brent3 ..........1991-93...................... Glasgow Swink, Andrew2 ............2008-09... Rowland Heights, CA Swogger, Josh1 ............2006.........................Vienna, OH Sylvestre, Mike1 ...........2009........................Phoenix, AZ Szakash, Paul2 ............1935-36.................. Chicago, IL Szalay, Thatcher4 ..........1998-01..................... Whitefish
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Taberacci, Emil3 ...........1937-39....................Great Falls Tagmyer, William1 .........1977................ Federal Way, WA Tait, William1 ................1908............................Missoula Takai, Tonga3.................2011-13................. Waipahu, HI Talmage, Jon4 ..............2002-05................Anaheim, CA Talolutu, John2 .............1968-69...................... Oahu, HI Tanner, Gordon2 ...........1921-22.....................Miles City Tarrow, Bill4 ..................1981-84..................Eugene, OR Taylor, Ed1 ....................1923...........................Miles City Taylor, Joseph1 .............1942........................ Chicago, IL Taylor, Kent2 .................1982-83.................. Wichita, KS Taylor, Steve2 ...............1972-73....................Great Falls
Temple, Mike2 ..............1994-95..............San Diego, CA Tennant, Vernon1 ..........1956............................. Kalispell Thiebes, Joseph1 ..........1942..........................Great Falls Thieme, Fred2 ...............1909-10......................Missoula Thoemmes, Wade2 .......1989-90.................Honolulu, HI Thomas, Dilwayn1 ........1907..................................Butte Thomas, Lloyd2 ............1950-51..............Santa Ana, CA Thomas, Terry3 ............1978-80....................Great Falls Thomas, Torrey4 ...........2004-07........................... Dillon Thomas, Tyler4 .............2002-05........................... Dillon Thompson, Andy3.........1999-02...........Walla Walla, WA Thompson, Matt3 .........1997-99...........Walla Walla, WA Thompson, Harry1 .......1945............................. Kalispell Thompson, Keith2 .........2008-09..............Porterville, CA Thompson, Ryan4 ........1993-96......................Missoula Thomson, Mike2 ...........1959-60.........................Billings Thornally, Robert3 ........1937-39.................. Chicago, IL Thorsen, Leif4 ...............1997-00....................... Kalispell Thorsrud, Garfield1 .......1945............................Missoula Thuesen, Matt4 .............1997-00.........................Billings Tiernan, Robert3 ...........1926-28................... Toledo, OH Tilleman, Michael2 ........1963-64....................... Chinook Timberman, Scott2 .......1983-84............................Butte Toffanelli, Larry2 ...........1994-95................Stockton, CA Tomlinson, Keith1 .........1986..........................Bonita, CA Toone, Brian4 ...............1993-96............................Butte Torrey, Henry1 ..............1908............. Manila, Philippines Townsend, Justin1 ........2008..........................Dublin, CA Trammell, Jake4 ............1981-84.............Vancouver, WA Trevathan, Jeff1 ............1993............Thousand Oaks, CA Trevathan, Mike4............1987-90......Thousand Oaks, CA Tripp, Bryan2 ................1989-90......................Missoula Tripp, Eugene2 ..............1963-64......................Missoula Tripp, Jordan5 ...............2009-13......................Missoula Trotter, C.M.2 ................1960-61.............. Longview, WA Troxel, Matt3 .................2005-07......... Coeur d’Alene, ID Troxel, Van4 ..................1972-75..................Moscow, ID Tubbs, Frederick3 .........1967-69.................Honolulu, HI Tully, Bo4.......................2010-13............... Spokane, WA Turk, Marvin2 ................1990-91...........Sacramento, CA Turner, Jay4 ..................1991-94.............Marysville, WA Turnquist, Robert2 ........1972-73.........................Billings Tvedt, Kelly2 .................1989-90..................Plentywood Tyvand, Ben3 ................1941-43............................Butte
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Unruh, Richard3 ...........1967-69......................... Polson Uperesa, Tuufuli2 ..........1968-69..............Alea, Oahu, HI Urie, Dave2 ...................1968-69.................... Chico, CA Urlin, John1 ..................1902............................Missoula Utter, Trevor3.................1995-97......................... Eureka Utterback, Brandon2 .....2007-08..................Fort Benton Utterback, Loren4 .........2004-07..................Fort Benton
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Van, Travon1..................2013....................San Diego, CA Van Ackeren, Kendrick1.2013......................Bellevue, WA Van Bramer, Glen3 ........1937-39.........................Billings Van Wormer, Matt2 .......1976-77......................Missoula Vance, Cecil2 ................1914-15..................... Unknown Vannett, Leonard2 .........1942-43...................Pasco, WA Varney, Howard1 ..........1924............................... Helena Varona, Jonny3 .............2002-04........ Medical Lake, WA Vaughn, Coleman1 ........1939.......................... Anaconda Vealey, William2 ............1908-09......................Missoula Vella, Nick3 ...................2002-04..........Castro Valley, CA Venters, Garrett4 ...........1991-94............... Richland, WA Vercurovich, George1 ....1957..................................Butte Verlanic, Alex4 ..............2007-10.................. Drummond Vernard, Bill3 ................1985-87...................Albany, OR Vesel, Frank2 ................1932-33......................Roundup Vidro, August3 .............1930-32.................... Anaconda Vierhus, Louis3 .............1925-27................ Portland, OR
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Vierra, Lester1 ..............1957........................Yakima, WA Villeneuve, Pete1 ...........1983...................Sheboygan, WI Vincent, Rusty2 ............1975-76.............. Tinley Park, IL Vogel, Robert1 ..............1936......................... Whiting, IN Volger, Ralph1 ...............1919..................................Butte Volk, Fred2 ....................1949-50....................Great Falls Vucurovich, George2 .....1950-51............................Butte
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Waak, Scott2 ................1987-88..................... Bend, OR Wagenmann, Zack3.......2011-13......................Missoula Wakkinen, Howard1 ......1997...............................Conrad Walcott, Taylor1.............2012........................Eugene, OR Walden, Caleb2..............2011-12......................Boise, ID Walden, Willie3 .............2002-04.............Vancouver, WA Waldhauser, Bryan4 ......2008-11........................Worden Walker, Carl1 ................1929....................Boundary, WA Walker, Duane4 .............1971, 73-75..................... Malta Walker, Nick1 ................1999........................Plentywood Walker, Sidney1 ............1899............................Missoula Walker, Travis4 ..............1996-99..................Plentywood Walker, William1 ...........1950........................... Bozeman Walle, Tuck2..................1964-65.......................Superior Walle, Virgil1 .................1965.............................Superior Waller, JR4 ...................2002-05................ Portland, OR Wallwork, Bruce3 ..........1961-63..............Waimanalo, HI Walsh, Creighton1 .......1972..................................Butte Walters, Guy1 ..............1901............................Missoula Walters, Ray5 ...............1900-04......................Missoula Walters, Ted2 ................1940-41.........................Billings Walterskirchen, Jer.1......1946............................Missoula Walterskirchen, Will.2....1919-20......................Missoula Wang, Dean1 ................1985................................. Baker Ward, Sidney2 ..............1897-98...................... Hamilton Warden, Darrel1 ............1946..........................Great Falls Warren, Cam3...............2011-13................Bellevue, WA Washington, Jason1 .....2005.......................Oakland, CA Waters, William2 ...........1967-68............................. Troy Watkins, Jeremy4 .........1996-99......................Missoula
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MONTANA Williams, Ken1...............1974.......................Houston, TX Williams, Wendell1 ........1931...............................Billings Williamson, Dan1 ..........1957..................................Butte Williamson, Don1 ..........1955..................................Butte Williamson, Paul1 .........1945............................Missoula Willis, Hartwell3 ............1903-05.......................... Plains Wilson, Jamal1..............2013....................... Fontana, CA Wilson, James1 ............1952................................ Laurel Wilson, Jimmy4 ............2004-06, 10........San Diego, CA Wilson, John3 ...............1986-88......................Missoula Wilson, Marcus4............1996-99.... Ft. Walton Beach, FL Wilson, Mike2 ...............1994-95.................Honolulu, HI Winn, Ben1 ...................2003.................................Darby Winstanley, Edward4......1908-11......................Missoula Winter, Tim2 .................1987-88...........Walla Walla, WA Wold, Paul3 ..................1949-51.......................... Laurel Woldseth, George1 ......1976......................Bellevue, WA Wood, Ken1 ..................2008..................... Spokane, WA Wood, Leslie1 ...............1902........................... Unknown Wood, Steve3 ...............1961-63....................Great Falls Woods, Trevor3 ............1995-97..........Diamond Bar, CA Woodward, Ward1 ........1916...........................Miles City Worrell, Dan3 ................1968-70....................Great Falls Worst, Ben1...................2013......................Twin Falls, ID Wren, Sean2 .................2009, 11........... Yorba Linda, CA Wynn, Dontelle3 ...........1984-86....................Detroit, MI Wysel, Glen1 ................1968......................... Lewistown
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Zanon, Scott1 ..............1987............................. Kalispell Zellick, Jeff4 ................1993-96.............Springfield, OR Zemke, Hubert1 ............1933............................Missoula Zikmund, Rory4 ............1999-02.................... Harlowton Zimmerman, Walter1 .....1936........................ Chicago, IL
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Coaching History
Guy Cleveland 1899
Montana’s All-Time Coaching Results 1897-2013
Coach Alma Mater Fred Smith Cornell Sgt. F.B. Searight Stanford Guy Cleveland Montana Frank Bean Wisconsin Dewitt Peck Iowa State H.B. Conibear Illinois F.W. Schule Wisconsin Albion Findley Wisconsin Roy White Iowa Robert Cary Montana Lt. W.C. Philoon West Point A.G. Heilman Franklin-Marshall Jerry Nissen Washington State Bernie Bierman Minnesota J.W. Stewart Geneva Earl Clark Montana Frank Milburn West Point Bernard Oakes Illinois Doug Fessenden Illinois Clyde Carpenter Montana George Dahlberg Montana Doug Fessenden Illinois Ted Shipkey Stanford Ed Chinske Montana Jerry Williams Washington State Ray Jenkins Colorado Hugh Davidson Colorado Jack Swarthout Montana Gene Carlson Montana Larry Donovan Nebraska Don Read Sacramento State Mick Dennehy Montana Joe Glenn South Dakota Bobby Hauck Montana Robin Pflugrad Portland State Mick Delaney UM-Western *Ties not computed in percentage.
Year(s) 1897 1898 1899 1900-01 1902 1903-04 1905-06 1907 1908-09 1910-11 1912 1913-14 1915-17 1919-21 1922-23 1924-25 1926-30 1931-34 1935-41 1942 1945 1946-48 1949-51 1952-54 1955-57 1958-63 1964-66 1967-75 1976-79 1980-85 1986-95 1996-99 2000-02 2003-09 2010-2011 2012-Present
W 1 3 1 2 0 5 4 4 7 5 4 8 7 9 7 7 18 8 32 0 1 14 12 8 6 14 8 51 16 25 85 39 39 80 13 15
L 2 2 2 4 3 7 7 1 2 3 3 4 7 9 8 8 22 22 25 8 4 15 16 18 23 43 20 41 25 37 36 12 6 17 6 9
T 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 3 3 0 1 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pct.* .333 .600 .333 .333 .000 .416 .363 .800 .777 .625 .571 .666 .500 .500 .466 .466 .450 .266 .561 .000 .200 .482 .428 .307 .206 .245 .285 .554 .390 .403 .702 .756 .867 .825 .684 .625
Editor’s note: The Redbook is The University of Montana Athletic Department’s handwritten history by George “Jiggs” Dahlberg dating from 1897 through the 1980 season. (All photos from Sports
Information archives)
Fred Smith 1897
“Two years after The University of Montana opened its doors to students, the first football team was organized. Professor Fred D. Smith, chemistry professor and former football player at Cornell University, volunteered to coach the football team. Twenty-four men turned out. No uniforms were available so many of the players used makeshift clothing.” -- The Redbook
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F.B. Seabright 1898
“Sgt. B.F. Seabright, a graduate and former player at Stanford, was a coach in 1898. He was engaged by the university as instructor in general athletics. Students raised an initial $110 to help pay the coach’s salary. Charles Allard kicked the first field goal in the state of Montana at the Thanksgiving game vs. the Montana State College Aggies in Missoula. Montana won 16-0.” -- The Redbook
“Prospects for a first class team were not very bright at the start of the 1899 season when Guy Cleveland took over the team. Scarce any of the old players were back and positions had to be filled with untried material.” “In the first game against the Anaconda Athletic Club, Coach Cleveland played right halfback. He made the two touchdowns and kicked goal both times to win for the varsity.” --The Redbook
Frank Bean 1900-1901
“Frank Bean from the University of Wisconsin was selected as coach. A game with Anaconda failed to materialize, therefore, the only game scheduled in 1900 was with Montana State College.” -- The Redbook “The unsuccessful season was due to the lack of experienced players. We had no experienced quarterback.” --Kaimin, student paper
Dewitt Peck 1902
This season saw the organization of the Northwest Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Nine Northwest colleges were represented at a meeting which was held in Spokane.
H.B. Conibear 1903-1904
“Hiram Conibear coached at Illinois University before coming to UM. The 1903 team was the first university football team to be sent out of the state to compete in an athletic contest. Coach Conibear will be remembered by University of Montana fans for at least one contribution, his 1904 team ran up the biggest score in football history against Montana State College, 79-0.” -- The Redbook
F.W. Schule 1905-1906
A writeup of the 1906 season by Coach Schule in the yearbook says, “as interesting and as spectacular a game of football as the writer has seen in the far west was played on the Montana field on October 19th. Our men succeeded in holding Washington State’s undefeated team to the closest score made against them this season.” --Montana Sentinel
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Coaching History Albion Findley 1907
“Coach Findley had been a member of the All-Western Conference team while attending the University of Wisconsin. This was the first year that letter sweaters were awarded. University sweater awards were donated by Missoula Mercantile.” --The Redbook
Roy White 1908-1909
“Roy “Cupid” White, All-Western tackle at the University of Iowa in 1905, was selected to coach the Montana team. The 1909 team was the first Montana football team to be undefeated.” -- The Redbook
Bernie Bierman 1919-1921
“Bernie Bierman, the new coach, was an AllAmerica halfback at the University of Minnesota in 1915. Probably no season up to this time saw more “firsts” than in 1920. The Grizzlies beat the University of Washington for the only time in history. Montana’s football field was moved and named “Dornblaser Field” in honor of Paul Dornblaser, the great Grizzly tackle, who was killed in action in World War I. Finally, the Grizzlies ran up their biggest score in history, a 133-0 pasting of Mount St. Charles (Carroll College).” -- The Redbook
J.W. Stewart 1922-1923
Robert Cary, 1910-11
“Montana was very successful using the forward pass in 1910.” -- The Redbook
Lt. W.C. Philoon, 1912
Lt. Philoon was an All American player (center) at West Point.
A.G. Heilman, 1913-14
“This was the best team that Montana had yet produced, and Montana was undefeated and had one scoreless tie with Idaho in 1914. Richard Howell of the Law School wrote the song: “Up With Montana” (UM’s fight song) in 1914.” --The Redbook
Jerry Nissen 1915-1917
“The biggest game of the season and one of the biggest in Montana history came Thanksgiving Day 1915 when the powerful Syracuse University team invaded Missoula for the first intersectional game in the state. Coach Jerry Nissen returned from the Northwest Conference meeting at Seattle in 1916 with the news that Montana had been admitted to the conference. Coach Nissen resigned at the end of the 1917 season to join the Army. The coach had compiled a record of 14-7-4 in three seasons.” -- The Redbook
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Bernard Oakes 1931-1934
track teams.” -- The Redbook
“John W. Stewart, a graduate of Geneva College, Penn., was selected from a list of 50 candidates to succeed Bernie Bierman. He was to be head coach of the football, basketball and
Earl Clark 1924-1925
“Earl “Click” Clark became the second Montana graduate to coach a Grizzly team in 1924. Coach Clark resigned at the end of the 1925 season to accept the position of trainer at the University of Washington. He held this position until his retirement.” -- The Redbook
Frank Milburn 1926-1930
“Major Frank Milburn, a West Point graduate and winner of the Athletic Saber, emblematic of the best athlete at West Point, became head of the R.O.T.C. and head football coach. The 1930 season highlights were victories over Montana State College, University of Idaho and Gonzaga University. Major “Shrimp” Milburn closed his coaching career at the University of Montana due to Army orders transferring him to another station.” -- The Redbook
“Bernard F. “Bunny” Oakes, who had been line coach at the University of Nebraska for the past five years, became Major Milburn’s successor as head coach of football for the 1931 season. Robert Stansberry and Henry Blastic made honorable mention All Americans. Bernard Oakes left after the 1934 season to coach football at the University of Colorado.” -- The Redbook
Doug Fessenden 1935-1941
“Douglas Fessenden, Fenger High School coach in Chicago, was selected as head football coach at the university in April of 1935. “Man of the Year” was the honor accorded Douglas Fessenden by the Kaimin in 1935 for the distinguished work done by him in raising Montana to a prominent place in Pacific Coast Conference football. Fessenden proved himself to be an able mentor and won the respect and admiration of the entire school. The 1937 season was the most successful football season since 1914. Montana won six consecutive games in 1937 which is the first time in history Montana won as many games. The highlight of the 1939 season was the 13-0 win over the University of Idaho, smashing the Idaho jinx and giving Montana possession of the Little Brown Stein for the first time. The 1941 football season was a successful year as well, UM going 6-3. 1946-1948 (14-15) Douglas Fessenden returned from the Army Air Corp in time to take over his duties as head football coach. Montana enjoyed a successful 1947 season winning 7 games and losing 4 and defeated Washington State College and the University of Idaho on their home grounds. Fessenden resigned in 1948 and the following year received his doctors degree in Physical Education from Columbia University. Fessenden had the best win and loss record in football of any university football coach up until that time.” -- The Redbook
George Dahlberg 1945
“George “Jiggs” Dahlberg from the University of Montana coached football for the 1945 season. Dr. J.E. “Burly” Miller, faculty athletic representative ruled that the University of montana, ‘must follow pre-war Pacific Coast Conference rules.’” -- The Redbook
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Coaching History Ted Shipkey 1949-1951
“Ted Shipkey began his coaching stint at the University of Montana in 1949. The passing combination of Ray Bauer (end) and Tom Kingsford (quarterback) in 1950 was one of the best in University history. Montana withdrew from the Pacific Coast Conference and joined the Mountain States Conference which is also know as the “Skyline” Conference. Ted Shipkey resigned as football coach in 1951.” -- The Redbook
Ed Chinske 1952-1954
“Edward Chinske became the next UM head football coach in 1952. Richard (Dick) Imer was selected for All-American honors in 1953. Imer and Joe DeLuca were chosen to several AllAmerican teams in 1954.” -- Redbook
Jerry Williams 1955-1957
“UM’s fund-raising arm, the Century Club, got its start in 1955, the same year as Head Coach Jerry Williams arrived. Aside from the fact that Stanley Renning was considered one of the greatest sophomores to ever appear in a Grizzly uniform, the 1956 campaign was a dismal one. Coach Jerry Williams, who had played professional football with the Philadelphia Eagles, left UM to be an assistant coach for the Eagles.” -- The Redbook
Ray Jenkins 1958-1963
“Ray Jenkins’ first year as football coach was a poor debut with an 0-10 record, the worst in Montana history. The Grizzlies came up with their best passing attack in 10 season during 1959, a campaign that also marked the end of a 15-game losing streak when the Grizzlies scored a 12-0 upset over Brigham Young. Terry Dillon was selected and played in the East-West Shrine game January 1963. The 1963 football season was unsuccessful winning one game and losing nine. Ray Jenkins resigned at the close of the 1963 football season.” -- The Redbook
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Hugh Davidson 1964-1966
“in 1964 Hugh Davidson become the new head coach. The Terry Dillon Award was established for the most valuable player on the football team. Davidson resigned at the end of the 1966 football season.” -- Redbook
Jack Swarthout 1967-1975
“Since assuming the duties of both head football coach and AD at UM in 1967, Jack Swarthout put a drive into the school’s athletic program which had not been seen in Missoula for several years. Montana won the Big Sky Conference championship in 1969 for the first time since conference football began in 1963. Coach Swarthout and his staff received considerable praise for the excellent job of coaching Montana to its second consecutive undefeated regular season play in 1970. The team played in the Camillia Bowl, losing to UND 31-16. There were several Grizzlies selected to various AllAmerican teams in 1971. Swarthout resigned as football coach at the close of the 1975 season. He chose to return to high school teaching and coaching at Capital High, Olympia, Wash. Swarthout left UM as the winningest football coach in the University’s history with a nine-year record of 51 wins, 41 losses and one tie. He won two consecutive Big Sky football championships (1969 and 1970).” -- The Redbook
Gene Carlson 1976-1979
“The 1976 football season opened with Eugene Carlson as the new head football coach. Carlson inherited the coaching staff of the preceding administration (Jack Swarthout), as well as the offensive system (Wishbone or Texas Y). However, Gene made some changes in the offense formation.” Carlson was an alumnus of UM and was a very successful high school coach in Great Falls prior to coming to the University of Montana. A greater success was expected by those in power so Carlson resigned at the close of the 1979 season. ”-- The Redbook
Larry Donovan was selected to replace Gene Carlson. Donovan was a graduate of the University of Nebraska and came to Montana from the University of Kansas where he had been an assistant coach. The 1981 season was positive, as Coach Donovan was rebuilding the football program, and 1982 saw the Grizzlies in a first-round playoff game at Idaho along with winning the Big Sky Conference title. However, the next three seasons had more L’s then W’s, and after the 1985 season, Donovan and most of his coaching staff did not have their contracts renewed for the 1986 season.
Don Read 1986-1995
Don Read is Montana’s all-time winningest coach. He came to Montana from Portland State in 1986. Read never had a losing season as head mentor to the Grizzlies. In Montana’s 96-year football history. Also during his 10-year tenure, he was 10-0 against the MSU Bobcats. The Grizzlies advanced to the playoffs five out of the 10 years he coached, winning the Division 1-AA (FCS) national championship in 1995. He was also selected the Division I-AA Coach of the Year in 1995 and coached Dave Dickenson, the 1995 Walter Payton Award winner. During his tenure, the Griz had an overall record of 85-36, and his 85 overall wins at UM and 54 Big Sky victories rank him second in conference history.
Joe Glenn 2000-2002
Joe Glenn came to Montana after a very long, successful 11-year career at Northern Colorado where the Bears won back-toback NCAA Division II national football championships in 1996 and 1997. In Joe’s first year as head coach at Montana, he won the Eddie Robinson Award, given annually to the I-AA (FCS) coach of the year. He was also the Big Sky Conference’s coach of the year. That year he took the 13-1 Griz to the Division I-AA national championship game, where the Griz lost to Georgia Southern, 27-25. Glenn repeated the trip to the title game in 2001, this time winning the championship, beating Furman 13-6. The Griz were once again conference champs for the second year in a row. The Griz were co-conference champs in 2002. Glenn was hired as Wyoming’s 30th head football coach Dec. 12, 2002 and is now the head coach at South Dakota.
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Coaching History Bobby Hauck 2003-2009
Bobby Hauck became Montana’s 33rd head football coach in Jan. of 2003. He came to UM from the University of Washington where he was assistant coach. Hauck graduated from UM. Hauck had a successful head coaching career at Montana, taking his teams to the playoffs all seven of his years here, appearing in national championship games in 2004 and 2008, and the semifinals in 2006. He had 80 wins at UM. Hauck was selected the Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year in 2006, 2007 and 2009. He was a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award in 2009. He had nine players selected to the allconference first team in 2009, and Montana led the conference in rushing offense, scoring offense, total defense and scoring defense that season. Along with his head coaching duties, Hauck also coached special teams. He was the AFCA Regional Coach of the Year in 2009. Hauck took over the head coaching position at UNLV in December of 2009.
Robin Pflugrad 2010-11
Robin Pflugrad came to Montana from Oregon. Pflugrad was a mentor in the prestigious PAC-10 Conference for 13 seasons with stints at Oregon, Washington State and Arizona State. He has coached at the collegiate level for 28 years. Pflugrad had a two-year overall record of 13-6 as head coach at Montana. Pflugrad also coached at Montana from 1986-94, working quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs during his first stint at UM. He was one of 20 finalists for the Eddie Robinson Award, given to the FCS’s top mentor.
Mick Delaney 2012-Present
Mick Delaney is in his third season as the head football coach at The University of Montana. His 2013 record was 10-3, and the Griz advanced to the second round of the FCS playoffs. He recently completed his sixth season overall at Montana. From 2008-11 he was UM’s associate head coach and oversaw the running backs. He was named a finalist for the Liberty Mutual FCS Coach of the Year in 2013.
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all-time results Fred Smith (Cornell)
1897 (1-2-3)
1897 (1-2-3) Missoula “Tigers”..................... T .................... 0-0 Missoula “Tigers”..................... T..................... 0-0 Missoula “Tigers”..................... T..................... 0-0 Butte Business College..............L................... 20-4 Montana State..........................W................... 18-6 at Butte Business College..........L..................26-10
SGT. F.B. Seabright (Stanford)
1898 (3-2) 1898 (3-2) Helena High School..................L...................... 6-5 Anaconda Ath. Club.................L.................... 18-0 Helena Athletic Club...............W...................... 5-0 at Montana State......................W...................... 6-0 Montana State..........................W.................... 16-0
Guy Cleveland (Montana)
1899 (1-2) 1899 (1-2) Anaconda Ath. Club...............W.................... 12-5 at Montana State........................L.................... 38-0 Montana State............................L...................... 5-0
Frank Bean (Wisconsin)
1900-1901 (2-4) 1900 (0-1) Montana State............................L..................12-11
1901 (2-3) Ft. Shaw Indians.........................L............No Score Butte High School.....................L..................25-11 Fort Missoula...........................W............No Score Fort Missoula...........................W.................... 26-0 at Montana State........................L.................... 31-0
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F.W. Schule (Wisconsin)
1905-1906 (4-7) 1905 (2-3) Utah.............................................L.................... 42-0 at Whitman College..................L...................... 5-0 at Washington State...................L.................... 28-6 Utah State.................................W.................... 23-0 Fort Shaw Indians....................W.................... 88-0
1906 (2-4) Fort Shaw Indians....................W.................... 32-6 Washington State.......................L...................... 5-0 Spokane Athletic Club............W.................... 11-0 at Utah.........................................L.................... 42-0 at Utah State...............................L.................... 16-6 Ex-Collegians.............................L...................... 6-0
Albion Findlay (Wisconsin)
1907 (4-1-1) 1907 (4-1-1) Montana Wesleyan..................W.................... 62-0 Fort Shaw Indians....................W.................... 28-0 at Wash. State.............................L.................... 38-0 Montana Tech..........................W.................... 12-0 Spokane Athletic Club............W.................... 12-0 at Montana Tech....................... T...................... 0-0
Roy White (Iowa)
1908-1909 (7-2-2) 1908 (1-2-1) Montana State........................... T...................... 0-0 Montana Tech..........................W...................... 8-5 at Montana Tech........................L...................... 5-4 at Montana State........................L ..................... 5-0
1902 (0-2) 1902 (0-2) Montana Tech............................L.................... 16-0 Montana State............................L.................... 38-0
1909 (6-0-1) Missoula High..........................W.................... 33-0 Fort Shaw Indians....................W.................... 52-0 at Montana Tech....................... T...................... 0-0 at Montana State......................W...................... 3-0 Fort Missoula...........................W.................... 42-0 Montana Tech..........................W.................... 24-0 Montana State..........................W.................... 15-5
H.B. Conibear (Illinois)
Robert Cary (Montana)
Dewitt Peck (Iowa State)
1903-1904 (5-7)
1903 (2-5) Fort Missoula...........................W.................... 32-0 Fort Missoula...........................W.................... 11-0 Montana Tech............................L.................... 19-0 at Montana Tech........................L.................... 23-0 at Idaho.......................................L.................... 28-0 at Washington State...................L.................... 32-0 at Montana State........................L.................... 13-6 1904 (3-2) Fort Missoula...........................W.................... 10-0 at Utah.........................................L.................... 17-0 at Utah State.............................W...................... 5-0 Washington State.......................L...................... 6-5 Montana State..........................W.................... 79-0
1910-11 (5-3-1) 1910 (3-2-1) Montana Tech..........................W...................... 8-0 at Montana State....................... T...................... 0-0 Utah State...................................L...................... 5-3 at Gonzaga..................................L.................... 17-5 at Montana Tech......................W...................... 3-0 Montana State..........................W.................... 10-0
1911 (2-1) at Montana Tech......................W.................... 12-0 Utah State...................................L...................... 8-0 Polson Independents...............W.................... 28-6
Lt. W.C. Philoon (West Point)
1912 (4-2) 1912 (4-2) Missoula High..........................W.................... 28-0 at Montana State......................W...................... 7-0 at Utah State...............................L.................... 17-0
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at Utah.........................................L.................... 10-3 Montana State..........................W.................... 39-3 at Gonzaga................................W.................... 18-6
A.G. Heilman (Franklin-Marshall)
1913-14 (8-4-1) 1913 (2-4) at Washington State...................L.................... 34-9 Utah State...................................L...................... 9-7 at Montana State......................W...................... 7-0 Montana State..........................W.................... 20-0 at Gonzaga..................................L.................... 16-7 at Whitman College..................L.................... 35-0
1914 (6-0-1) Butte Ramblers.........................W.................... 87-0 Washington State.....................W.................... 10-0 at Idaho...................................... T...................... 0-0 Utah State.................................W.................... 32-0 Montana State..........................W.................... 26-9 North Dakota State..................W.................... 13-0 at Gonzaga................................W.................... 19-0
Jerry Nissen (Washington State)
1915-1917 (7-7-3) 1915 (2-2-2) Idaho.........................................W.................... 15-3 at South Dakota.........................L.................... 10-7 at North Dakota........................ T..................10-10 at Washington State...................L.................... 27-7 Butte Centervilles....................W.................... 50-0 Syracuse..................................... T...................... 6-6 1916 (4-1-1) at South Dakota.......................W.................... 11-0 at Gonzaga................................W.................... 20-0 at Washington State...................L.................... 27-0 Whitman College....................W.................... 17-0 at Montana State....................... T...................... 6-6 at Idaho.....................................W..................20-13
1917 (1-4) Utah State...................................L.................... 21-6 at Whitman College..................L.................... 14-3 Montana State..........................W...................... 9-7 Washington State.......................L.................... 28-0 Idaho...........................................L.................... 14-3 1918 .No team was organized to the World War I and also the influenza epidemic.
Bernie Bierman (Minnesota) 1919-1921 (9-9-3)
1919 (2-3-2) Montana Wesleyan..................W.................... 26-7 at Utah State...............................L.................... 47-0 Montana Tech..........................W.................... 28-6 Whitman College..................... T...................... 6-6 at Idaho.......................................L...................... 7-0 at Montana State....................... T...................... 6-6 Washington State.......................L..................42-14 at Montana State......................W..................24-13 at Pacific College........................L...................... 6-0
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1920 (4-3) Mt. Saint Charles*...................W..................133-0 at Washington..........................W..................18-14 Montana Wesleyan..................W..................34-14 at Whitman College..................L.................... 13-7 Montana State..........................W.................... 28-0 Idaho...........................................L.................... 20-7 at Washington State...................L.................... 31-0 *Now named Carroll College 1921 (3-3-1) Idaho Tech College*................W.................... 25-0 at Washington............................L.................... 28-7 Whitman College......................L.................... 14-6 at Idaho.......................................L.................... 35-7 at Montana State......................W.................... 14-7 North Dakota State..................W...................... 7-6 Gonzaga..................................... T...................... 0-0 * Now named Idaho State
J.W. Stewart (Geneva)
1922-1923 (7-8)
1922 (3-4) at Washington............................L.................... 26-0 Montana Wesleyan..................W.................... 37-0 Idaho Tech College..................W..................15-12 at Gonzaga..................................L.................... 37-6 Montana State..........................W...................... 7-6 Whitman College......................L.................... 13-0 Idaho...........................................L.................... 39-0 1923 (4-4) Mt. Saint Charles.....................W.................... 27-0 at Idaho.......................................L ................... 40-0 Montana Tech..........................W.................... 25-0 Gonzaga......................................L.................... 25-2 at Whitman College................W.................... 16-7 at Washington............................L..................26-14
Earl Clark (Montana)
1924-1925 (7-8-1) 1924 (4-4) Mt. Saint Charles.....................W.................... 40-7 Idaho...........................................L..................41-13 at Washington............................L.................... 52-7 at Montana Tech......................W..................106-6 Gonzaga......................................L..................20-14 Pacific University.....................W.................... 61-7 at Stanford..................................L.................... 41-3 at Whitman College................W.................... 20-0 1925 (3-4-1) Washington State.......................L...................... 9-0 at Washington............................L..................30-10 Gonzaga#................................... T..................14-14 Montana Tech..........................W.................... 57-0 at Oregon State...........................L.................... 27-7 at Idaho.....................................W..................20-14 at USC.........................................L.................... 27-7 Montana State..........................W.................... 29-7 #in Butte
MONTANA Frank Milburn (West Point)
1926-1930 (18-22-3) 1926 (3-5) Oregon State...............................L.................... 49-0 Idaho...........................................L..................27-12 at Washington State...................L.................... 14-6 Montana State#........................W.................... 27-0 at Gonzaga..................................L.................... 10-6 Whitman College....................W.................... 56-7 UC Davis..................................W.................... 21-0 at Southern Cal..........................L.................... 61-0 #in Butte 1927 (3-4-1) Butte Centervilles....................W.................... 19-0 Mt. Saint Charles.....................W...................... 8-0 at Washington State...................L.................... 35-0 at Washington............................L.................... 32-0 at Idaho.......................................L.................... 42-6 at California................................L..................33-13 Montana State#........................W...................... 6-0 at Gonzaga................................. T...................... 0-0 #in Butte 1928 (4-5-1) Butte Centervilles....................W.................... 13-0 Anaconda Anodes...................W.................... 13-0 Washington State.......................L.................... 26-6 Washington................................L.................... 25-0 Montana Tech..........................W.................... 20-0 Montana State# ........................ T...................... 0-0 at Oregon....................................L.................... 31-6 at Oregon State...........................L.................... 44-0 at Gonzaga................................W...................... 7-0 Idaho...........................................L.................... 21-7 #in Butte 1929 (3-5-1) Anaconda Anodes...................W.................... 18-2 Mt. Saint Charles.....................W.................... 19-0 at Washington........................... T...................... 6-6 at Idaho.......................................L.................... 19-0 Intermountain..........................W.................... 45-0 Montana State#..........................L..................14-12 at California................................L..................53-18 Washington State.......................L.................... 13-0 at UCLA......................................L.................... 14-0 #in Butte 1930 (5-3) Anaconda Anodes...................W..................18-14 Mt. Saint Charles.....................W.................... 52-0 at Washington............................L.................... 27-0 Montana State# .......................W.................... 13-6 at Washington State...................L.................... 61-0 at California................................L.................... 46-0 at Gonzaga................................W..................27-15 Idaho.........................................W.................... 12-6 #in Butte
Bernard Oakes (Illinois)
1931-1934 (8-22-1) 1931 (1-6) Mt. Saint Charles.......................L...................... 2-0 at Washington............................L.................... 25-0 at Idaho.......................................L..................21-19 Washington State.......................L.................... 13-0 Montana State#........................W.................... 37-6
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at Oregon State...........................L.................... 19-0 at USC.........................................L.................... 69-0 # in Butte 1932 (2-7) Anaconda Anodes...................W.................... 25-0 at Washington...........................L..................26-13 Carroll College.........................W.................... 14-8 Idaho...........................................L.................... 19-6 at UCLA......................................L.................... 32-0 Montana State# .........................L.................... 19-7 at Washington State...................L.................... 31-0 Oregon State...............................L.................... 35-6 at Gonzaga..................................L..................56-13 #in Butte 1933 (3-4) at Oregon State...........................L.................... 20-0 Washington State.......................L.................... 13-7 at Idaho.......................................L.................... 12-6 Montana State# .......................W.................... 32-0 at Stanford..................................L.................... 33-7 at Gonzaga................................W.................... 13-7 Utah State.................................W.................... 26-0 #in Butte 1934 (2-5-1) at Washington State...................L.................... 27-0 at UCLA......................................L.................... 16-0 Montana Tech..........................W.................... 48-0 Idaho...........................................L.................... 13-6 Montana State# .......................W.................... 25-0 at Oregon....................................L.................... 13-0 at Oregon State.......................... T...................... 7-7 at Gonzaga................................. L...................... 6-4 #in Butte
Doug Fessenden (Illinois)
1935-1941 (32-25-4) 1935 (1-5-2) at USC.........................................L...................... 9-0 Montana State#........................W.................... 20-0 Washington State.......................L.................... 13-7 at Idaho.......................................L.................... 14-7 at Washington...........................L.................... 33-7 Gonzaga^ .................................. T...................... 7-7 at Stanford..................................L.................... 32-0 Oregon State.............................. T...................... 0-0 #in Butte.............. ^in Great Falls 1936 (6-3) at Washington State...................L.................... 19-0 at UCLA......................................L.................... 30-0 Idaho Southern Branch*.........W..................45-13 Gonzaga....................................W...................... 6-0 Montana State#........................W.................... 27-0 at Oregon State...........................L.................... 14-7 Idaho.........................................W.................... 16-0 San Francisco#.........................W.................... 24-7 North Dakota...........................W.................... 13-6 * Idaho State #in Butte 1937 (7-1) Whitman College....................W.................... 25-0 at Texas Tech............................W.................... 13-6
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Oklahoma City# .....................W.................... 36-6 San Francisco^.........................W.................... 13-7 Montana State^........................W.................... 19-0 Gonzaga....................................W.................... 23-0 at Idaho.......................................L...................... 6-0 North Dakota...........................W.................... 14-3 #in Great Falls ^in Butte 1938 (5-3-1) Cheney Normal College*........W.................... 27-0 at San Francisco........................ T...................... 0-0 DePaul.......................................W...................... 7-6 Texas Tech..................................L..................19-13 at North Dakota.........................L...................... 7-0 Idaho...........................................L.................... 19-6 at Gonzaga................................W...................... 9-0 Montana State#........................W.................... 13-0 at Arizona.................................W...................... 7-0 *Now named Eastern Washington #in Butte 1939 (3-5) Portland....................................W...................... 9-0 San Francisco.............................L.................... 12-6 Montana State (in Butte)........W...................... 6-0 at UCLA......................................L.................... 20-6 at Idaho.....................................W.................... 13-0 at Washington............................L...................... 9-0 Gonzaga......................................L.................... 23-0 at Texas Tech..............................L.................... 13-0 at Arizona...................................L...................... 6-0 1940 (4-4-1) Eastern Washington................W...................... 9-0 at Washington State...................L.................... 13-0 Texas Tech..................................L..................32-19 Montana State#........................W...................... 6-0 Gonzaga#..................................W..................13-10 at Oregon....................................L.................... 38-0 Idaho.........................................W..................28-18 at San Diego Marines................L..................38-20 at Portland................................. T...................... 0-0 #in Butte 1941 (6-3) at Brigham Young....................W.................... 20-7 North Dakota State..................W.................... 27-0 at UCLA......................................L.................... 14-7 at Gonzaga................................W.................... 13-6 Montana State#........................W..................23-13 at Washington............................L.................... 21-0 North Dakota...........................W.................... 13-6 at Idaho.....................................W.................... 16-0 at Oregon State^........................L.................... 27-0 #in Butte ^in Portland
Clyde Carpenter (Montana)
1942 (0-8) 1942 (0-8) Brigham Young..........................L.................... 12-6 Mathers AFB..............................L..................19-13 at Wash. State.............................L..................68-16 at Washington............................L.................... 35-0 Idaho...........................................L.................... 21-0 at Oregon State...........................L.................... 33-0
MONTANA at California................................L.................... 13-0 at USC.........................................L.................... 38-0 1943-1944 .Due to World War II, Montana did not field a football team. Football was cancelled in 1944.
George Dahlberg (Montana)
1945 (1-4) 1945 (1-4) at Utah State...............................L..................44-13 at Idaho.......................................L.................... 46-0 at Farragut Naval Base..............L..................21-13 Pocatello Marines....................W.................... 36-6 Farragut Naval Base..................L..................18-13
Doug Fessenden
1946-1948 (14-15) 1946 (4-4) Eastern Washington................W.................... 31-7 Colorado State..........................W.................... 26-0 at Oregon....................................L.................... 34-0 Montana State#........................W.................... 20-7 Utah State...................................L.................... 26-0 Idaho.........................................W.................... 19-0 at UCLA......................................L.................... 61-7 at Washington............................L.................... 21-0 #in Butte
1947 (7-4) at Eastern Washington............W.................... 21-0 Portland....................................W.................... 21-0 at Arizona...................................L.................... 40-7 at Utah State...............................L.................... 13-7 Montana State#..........................L..................13-12 at Washington State.................W..................13-12 at Idaho.....................................W.................... 21-0 at California................................L..................60-14 Colorado State..........................W.................... 41-7 at Hawaii...................................W..................14-12 at Hawaii All-Stars...................W..................28-14 #in Butte 1948 (3-7) Eastern Washington^................L.................... 12-7 Utah State...................................L.................... 18-7 Pacific........................................W.................... 27-0 Washington State.......................L.................... 48-0 Montana State#........................W.................... 14-0 at Idaho.......................................L.................... 39-0 at Brigham Young......................L..................26-20 College of Pacific.......................L..................32-14 at Stanford..................................L ................... 39-7 North Dakota...........................W.................... 47-7 ^in Great Falls #in Butte
Ted Shipkey (Stanford)
1949-1951 (12-16) 1949 (5-4) South Dakota^.........................W..................33-13 at Washington State...................L.................... 13-7 at Utah State.............................W..................18-13 at Colorado State.......................L..................27-12 at Oregon State...........................L..................63-14 Idaho...........................................L..................47-19 Montana State#........................W..................34-12 Eastern Washington................W.................... 19-6 Brigham Young........................W..................25-18 ^in Billings #in Butte
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1950 (5-5) at Eastern Washington ...........W.................... 52-0 at Idaho.....................................W..................28-27 at Oregon....................................L..................21-13 Washington State.......................L.................... 14-7 Montana State#........................W.................... 33-0 at Oregon State...........................L.................... 20-0 Puget Sound.............................W.................... 35-7 at Nevada....................................L..................19-13 Utah State.................................W.................... 38-7 San Jose State^...........................L.................... 32-7 #in Butte ^in Hawaii 1951 (2-7) at Washington............................L.................... 58-7 New Mexico.............................W.................... 25-7 Denver.........................................L.................... 55-0 Idaho...........................................L.................... 12-9 at Montana State#....................W.................... 38-0 at Utah State...............................L.................... 19-6 Wyoming....................................L.................... 34-7 Colorado State............................L.................... 34-6 at Washington State...................L..................47-10 #in Butte
Ed Chinske (Montana)
1952-1954 (8-18-1) 1952 (2-7-1) Utah State...................................L...................... 7-0 at Wyoming................................L.................... 14-0 Brigham Young..........................L.................... 28-7 at Denver..................................W.................... 17-7 at Colorado State.......................L.................... 41-0 at Oregon................................... T..................14-14 Montana State..........................W..................35-12 at Idaho.......................................L.................... 27-0 at San Jose State.........................L..................39-20 at New Mexico...........................L.................... 12-6
1953 (3-5) at Brigham Young......................L..................27-13 Wyoming....................................L.................... 27-7 Idaho...........................................L..................20-12 at Denver..................................W..................22-13 Colorado State..........................W..................32-31 New Mexico...............................L..................41-13 at Utah State...............................L..................33-14 at Montana State......................W..................32-13 1954 (3-6) Fort Lewis (Wash.)..................W.................... 31-7 at Iowa.........................................L.................... 48-6 at Denver....................................L..................19-13 Utah State.................................W..................20-13 at Brigham Young......................L.................... 19-7 at Colorado State.......................L..................37-34 at New Mexico...........................L..................20-14 Montana State..........................W..................25-21 Utah.............................................L..................41-20
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Jerry Williams (Washington State)
1955-1957 (6-23) 1955 (3-7) at Houston..................................L..................54-12 Wyoming#..................................L.................... 35-0 Brigham Young........................W..................27-13 Denver.........................................L..................61-13 at Utah State...............................L.................... 32-6 New Mexico.............................W..................19-14 Colorado State............................L.................... 12-7 at Montana State......................W.................... 19-0 at Arizona...................................L.................... 29-0 at Idaho.......................................L.................... 31-0 #in Billings
1956 (1-9) at Arizona...................................L..................27-12 at Utah.........................................L.................... 26-6 at Denver....................................L..................22-13 Utah State...................................L..................27-13 Brigham Young........................W..................21-13 at Colorado State.......................L..................34-20 Montana State............................L..................33-13 Wyoming#..................................L..................34-13 at New Mexico...........................L..................14-13 Idaho...........................................L.................... 14-0 #in Billings 1957 (2-7) at Utah.........................................L..................32-13 Wyoming#..................................L.................... 20-7 at Brigham Young......................L.................... 20-7 Denver.........................................L..................26-13 at Utah State.............................W..................35-25 New Mexico.............................W.................... 21-6 at Idaho.......................................L..................31-13 at Montana State........................L..................22-13 Colorado State............................L.................... 19-7 #in Billings
Ray Jenkins (Colorado)
1958-1963 (14-43) 1958 (0-10) at Utah.........................................L.................... 20-6 Wyoming#..................................L..................21-14 at New Mexico...........................L..................44-16 at Denver....................................L.................... 29-0 Utah State...................................L..................27-13 Brigham Young..........................L..................41-12 at Colorado State.......................L.................... 57-7 Idaho...........................................L.................... 14-6 Montana State............................L.................... 20-6 at San Diego...............................L..................24-13 #in Billings 1959 (1-8) North Dakota.............................L..................27-19 Wyoming#..................................L.................... 58-0 at Brigham Young....................W.................... 12-0 Denver.........................................L..................27-12 at Utah State...............................L.................... 28-0 New Mexico...............................L..................55-14 Colorado State............................L..................26-16 at Montana State........................L.................... 40-6
MONTANA at Idaho.......................................L...................... 9-6 #in Billings 1960 (5-5) at North Dakota.......................W..................21-14 Wyoming#..................................L.................... 14-0 Utah State...................................L..................14-12 Idaho.........................................W..................18-14 at Denver..................................W..................26-12 Brigham Young..........................L...................... 7-6 at Colorado State.....................W..................26-14 Montana State..........................W.................... 10-6 at Utah.........................................L.................... 16-6 at New Mexico...........................L.................... 24-6 #in Billings 1961 (2-6) Wyoming#..................................L.................... 29-0 at Utah State...............................L.................... 54-6 New Mexico.............................W.................... 40-8 at Brigham Young......................L...................... 7-6 Utah.............................................L..................24-12 Colorado State..........................W..................22-19 at Montana State........................L.................... 10-9 Idaho^.........................................L..................16-14 #in Billings ^in Boise 1962 (5-5) Wyoming#..................................L.................... 13-0 at North Dakota.........................L.................... 14-8 at Utah State...............................L..................43-20 Idaho.........................................W..................22-16 Weber State...............................W.................... 25-6 Brigham Young..........................L.................... 27-0 at Idaho State............................W..................22-15 Montana State..........................W..................36-19 at New Mexico...........................L..................41-12 at Colorado State.....................W..................16-15 #in Billings 1963 (1-9) at British Columbia.................W.................... 16-0 Wyoming#..................................L.................... 35-0 North Dakota.............................L..................19-13 at Brigham Young......................L.................... 27-0 Idaho State..................................L..................14-13 Utah State...................................L.................... 62-6 at New Mexico...........................L.................... 24-6 at Weber State............................L..................19-13 at Montana State........................L.................... 18-3 Colorado State............................L..................20-12 #in Billings
Hugh Davidson (Colorado)
1964-1966 (8-20) 1964 (3-6) British Columbia.....................W..................29-24 at Pacific......................................L.................... 23-7 at New Mexico...........................L.................... 20-0 Utah State...................................L.................... 41-0 Weber State...............................W..................20-12 Western Illinois........................W...................... 7-0 at Idaho State..............................L.................... 14-7 Montana State............................L.................... 30-6 at San Diego Marines................L.................... 43-7
1965 (4-6) at Utah.........................................L..................28-13 South Dakota#...........................L..................15-14
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Idaho State................................W.................... 16-0 at Weber State..........................W..................15-14 at Utah State...............................L..................54-21 Idaho...........................................L.................... 35-7 Pacific........................................W.................... 13-7 at Montana State........................L.................... 24-7 at Western Michigan.................L..................17-14 at Portland State.......................W.................... 33-7 #in Billings 1966 (1-8) North Dakota#...........................L.................... 30-6 at South Dakota.........................L.................... 21-7 Portland State...........................W.................... 10-0 Weber State.................................L.................... 28-0 at Pacific......................................L.................... 28-0 at Idaho State..............................L..................17-14 at Northern Arizona..................L.................... 34-8 Montana State............................L.................... 38-0 at Idaho.......................................L.................... 40-6 #in Billings
Jack Swarthout (Montana)
1967-1975 (51-41-1) 1967 (7-3) at North Dakota.......................W..................19-14 South Dakota#.........................W...................... 7-3 at Weber State..........................W..................13-12 Pacific........................................W.................... 21-7 Idaho...........................................L..................19-14 Idaho State................................W.................... 20-0 Northern Arizona....................W.................... 10-7 at Montana State........................L.................... 14-8 at Utah State...............................L..................20-14 at Portland State.......................W.................... 55-7 #in Billings
1968 (2-7) North Dakota#.........................W..................37-10 at South Dakota.........................L.................... 21-0 Portland State...........................W.................... 58-0 Utah State...................................L.................... 50-3 at Idaho.......................................L..................56-45 at Idaho State..............................L..................23-13 Montana State............................L..................29-24 Weber State.................................L..................20-16 at Northern Arizona..................L.................... 18-0 #in Billings 1969 (10-1) at North Dakota.......................W..................24-10 South Dakota#.........................W..................31-20 Northern Arizona....................W.................... 52-7 at Weber State..........................W..................20-17 Idaho.........................................W.................... 34-9 Idaho State................................W..................46-36 at Portland State.......................W..................49-14 at Montana State......................W...................... 7-6 Cal Poly.....................................W.................... 14-0 South Dakota State..................W.................... 58-0 North Dakota State*..................L.................... 30-3 #in Great Falls *Camellia Bowl, Sacramento, Calif.
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1970 (10-1) North Dakota#.........................W.................... 28-7 at Northern Illinois.................W.................... 30-6 at Northern Arizona................W.................... 20-0 Weber State...............................W..................38-29 Idaho^.......................................W..................44-26 at Idaho State............................W..................35-34 at South Dakota.......................W.................... 35-7 Portland State...........................W..................31-25 Montana State..........................W.................... 35-0 at South Dakota State..............W.................... 24-0 North Dakota State*..................L..................31-16 #in Billings ^in Pullman, Wash. *Camellia Bowl, Sacramento, Calif. 1971 (6-5) South Dakota#.........................W.................... 14-7 at North Dakota.......................W..................27-14 at Cal Poly.................................W..................38-14 Idaho...........................................L..................21-12 at Boise State..............................L..................47-24 Idaho State................................W..................45-35 Pacific..........................................L..................30-14 at Weber State..........................W..................14-13 at Montana State......................W.................... 30-0 at Hawaii.....................................L..................25-11 at Portland State.........................L..................36-29 #in Great Falls 1972 (3-8) at South Dakota.........................L.................... 35-0 North Dakota#...........................L..................42-14 Northern Arizona....................W..................40-17 at Pacific......................................L.................... 24-6 Weber State...............................W.................... 12-7 at Idaho State..............................L.................... 14-7 at Hawaii.....................................L.................... 30-3 Boise State.................................W..................42-28 Montana State............................L.................... 21-3 at Idaho.......................................L..................31-17 at Tulsa........................................L.................... 10-7 #in Billings 1973 (4-6) Simon Fraser#..........................W..................41-14 at North Dakota.........................L..................31-10 at Rice..........................................L..................21-10 at Northern Arizona..................L..................14-10 South Dakota...........................W..................31-19 Idaho State................................W..................19-14 at Montana State........................L.................... 33-7 at Boise State..............................L.................... 55-7 Idaho...........................................L.................... 20-7 at Weber State..........................W.................... 10-0 #in Great Falls 1974 (3-6-1) at Simon Fraser..........................L..................23-14 at South Dakota.........................L..................24-10 at Nevada Las Vegas..................L..................20-17 Weber State...............................W..................24-13 Northern Arizona....................W.................... 27-0 at Idaho...................................... T..................35-35 at Portland State.......................W..................24-14 Montana State............................L..................43-29
MONTANA at Idaho State..............................L..................25-22 Boise State...................................L..................56-42 1975 (6-4) South Dakota...........................W..................51-17 Nevada Las Vegas....................W..................21-20 at Weber State..........................W..................48-12 Idaho State..................................L.................... 10-7 Idaho.........................................W.................... 14-3 at Montana State........................L.................... 20-3 at Boise State..............................L..................39-28 Portland State...........................W..................33-16 at Northern Arizona................W..................28-22 at Simon Fraser..........................L..................24-10
Gene Carlson (Montana)
1976-1979 (16-25) 1976 (4-6) at Nevada Las Vegas..................L..................21-19 at Portland State.........................L..................50-49 Weber State...............................W..................28-25 Northern Arizona......................L..................23-21 at Boise State............................W..................17-14 at Northern Colorado...............L..................27-19 Montana State............................L..................21-12 Idaho State................................W..................21-17 at Idaho.......................................L..................28-19 Simon Fraser............................W..................45-17 1977 (4-6) Nevada Las Vegas......................L..................15-13 at Northern Arizona..................L..................25-24 Portland State...........................W..................40-25 Weber State.................................L..................31-23 Boise State...................................L..................43-17 at Idaho.......................................L..................31-20 Idaho State................................W..................17-15 at Montana State........................L..................24-19 Northern Colorado.................W..................34-13 at Puget Sound.........................W..................18-17
1978 (5-6) Puget Sound...............................L..................23-12 at Portland State.........................L..................27-16 Northern Arizona......................L.................... 15-6 at Weber State..........................W.................... 27-7 at Boise State............................W.................... 15-7 Idaho...........................................L..................34-30 at Idaho State............................W.................... 28-7 at Nevada Las Vegas..................L..................25-17 Montana State..........................W.................... 24-8 Northern Colorado.................W..................31-14 at San Jose State.........................L.................... 35-7 1979 (3-7) Washington State#.....................L..................34-14 at Northern Arizona..................L..................26-13 Weber State...............................W..................23-16 Boise State...................................L..................37-35 Idaho State................................W..................28-24 at Idaho.......................................L..................20-17 Nevada........................................L..................27-20 at Montana State........................L..................38-21 at Northern Colorado.............W..................20-10 Portland State.............................L..................40-32 #in Spokane
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Larry Donovan (Nebraska)
*Mirage Bowl in Tokyo
1980 (3-7) Simon Fraser............................W..................60-27 at Portland State.........................L.................... 20-0 Idaho...........................................L.................... 42-0 Boise State...................................L..................44-10 at Weber State............................L..................38-21 at Idaho State..............................L.................... 17-0 Eastern Washington................W.................... 42-7 Montana State............................L.................... 24-7 Northern Arizona....................W..................31-21 at Nevada....................................L.................... 10-7
1985 (3-8) Cal-Fullerton............................W..................31-30 at Minnesota...............................L..................62-17 Portland State.............................L..................21-16 Nevada........................................L..................38-23 Idaho State................................W..................35-29 at Idaho.......................................L.................... 38-0 at Montana State........................L..................41-18 Weber State.................................L..................57-29 Boise State...................................L.................... 28-3 at Eastern Washington..............L..................52-19 at Northern Arizona................W..................32-31
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1981 (7-3) at Northern Arizona................W..................29-23 Northern Iowa.........................W..................42-21 at Boise State..............................L..................27-13 at Idaho.....................................W..................16-14 Idaho State................................W..................24-21 Portland State...........................W.................... 33-3 at Montana State......................W..................27-17 Nevada......................................W..................33-26 Weber State.................................L...................... 7-6 at Eastern Washington..............L..................14-13 1982 (6-6) at Hawaii.....................................L.................... 40-0 Puget Sound.............................W..................38-10 Northern Arizona....................W..................36-35 at Nevada..................................W..................28-27 at Boise State..............................L..................21-14 Idaho.........................................W..................40-16 at Idaho State..............................L..................28-14 Montana State..........................W..................45-14 at Portland State.........................L..................35-28 at Weber State..........................W..................42-20 at Oregon State...........................L..................30-10 at Idaho*.....................................L.................... 21-7 *FCS Playoff game 1983 (4-6) Boise State.................................W..................21-20 Portland State...........................W..................35-19 at Northern Arizona................W..................21-17 Weber State...............................W..................28-26 Nevada........................................L.................... 38-0 at Idaho.......................................L..................45-24 at Montana State........................L.................... 28-8 Long Beach State.......................L..................38-14 at Eastern Washington..............L..................27-26 Idaho State..................................L..................31-17 1984 (2-8-1) Abilene Christian....................W..................42-28 at Portland State.......................W..................17-16 at Idaho State..............................L.................... 43-3 at Weber State............................L..................47-14 Northern Arizona .....................L..................24-18 Eastern Washington................. T..................14-14 at Boise State..............................L.................... 35-7 Idaho...........................................L..................40-39 Montana State............................L..................34-24 at Nevada....................................L..................31-28 Army*..........................................L..................45-31
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Don Read (Sacramento State)
1986-1995 (85-36) 1986 (6-4) at Nevada....................................L..................51-17 Northern Arizona......................L..................34-28 Eastern Washington................W..................42-37 at Boise State..............................L.................... 31-0 Idaho State................................W..................38-31 Montana State..........................W..................59-28 Idaho...........................................L..................38-31 at Weber State..........................W..................55-29 at Idaho State............................W..................57-13 at Portland State.......................W..................35-14
1987 (6-5) Portland State.............................L.................... 20-3 at Northern Arizona..................L..................24-17 Nevada......................................W..................41-29 at Northern Iowa.....................W..................33-16 at Idaho.......................................L..................31-25 Boise State.................................W.................... 12-3 Weber State.................................L..................29-26 at Montana State......................W.................... 55-7 Idaho State................................W.................... 63-0 at Eastern Washington............W.................... 22-0 at Cal-Fullerton.........................L..................43-26 1988 (8-4) E. New Mexico.........................W.................... 35-6 S. D. State..................................W..................41-16 at Idaho State............................W.................... 34-7 Idaho.........................................W..................26-17 at Nevada....................................L.................... 27-3 E. Washington..........................W.................... 30-6 Northern Arizona (2 OT).......W..................33-26 at Boise State..............................L..................31-28 at Weber State..........................W..................41-14 Montana State..........................W.................... 17-3 at Portland State.........................L.................... 21-0 at Idaho*.....................................L..................38-19 *FCS Playoff game 1989 (11-3) Eastern New Mexico...............W..................41-15 at Fresno State............................L..................52-37 Portland State...........................W..................30-21 at Eastern Washington............W..................22-16 at Idaho.......................................L..................30-24 Weber State...............................W.................... 31-6 Nevada .....................................W..................40-22
MONTANA at Northern Arizona................W..................38-14 Boise State.................................W..................48-13 at Montana State......................W.................... 17-2 Idaho State................................W..................35-21 Jackson State*...........................W.................... 48-7 Eastern Illinois*.......................W..................25-19 at Georgia Southern*................L..................45-15 *FCS Playoff game 1990 (7-4) at Oregon State.........................W..................22-15 Thomas More...........................W.................... 62-0 McNeese State..........................W..................45-22 Eastern Washington..................L..................36-35 at Boise State..............................L.................... 41-3 at Weber State..........................W..................39-37 Northern Arizona....................W..................48-14 Montana State..........................W..................35-18 at Nevada................................... L..................34-27 Idaho...........................................L..................35-14 at Idaho State............................W..................42-23 1991 (7-4) Humboldt State........................W.................... 38-6 at Louisiana Tech.......................L..................21-11 at McNeese State........................L.................... 31-3 Idaho State................................W..................24-13 at Eastern Wash.........................L..................20-17 Boise State.................................W.................... 21-7 Weber State...............................W..................47-38 at Northern Arizona................W..................34-27 at Montana State......................W.................... 16-9 Nevada (2 OT)...........................L..................35-28 at Idaho (OT)...........................W..................35-34 1992 (6-5) at Washington State...................L..................25-13 Chico State................................W.................... 41-0 at Kansas State............................L..................27-12 Eastern Washington..................L..................27-21 at Boise State..............................L..................27-21 at Weber State............................L.................... 24-7 Montana State..........................W..................29-17 Northern Arizona....................W..................28-27 Idaho.........................................W..................47-29 Hofstra......................................W.................... 50-6 at Idaho State............................W..................21-14 1993 (10-2) South Dakota State..................W..................52-48 at Oregon....................................L..................35-30 Idaho State................................W..................28-16 at Eastern Washington............W..................35-20 Boise State.................................W..................38-24 Weber State...............................W..................45-17 at Northern Arizona................W..................38-23 Jacksonville State.....................W.................... 37-7 Sacramento State.....................W.................... 54-7 at Idaho.....................................W..................54-34 at Montana State......................W..................42-30 Delaware*...................................L..................49-48 *FCS Playoff game 1994 (11-3) Sonoma State............................W.................... 41-7 Carson-Newman.....................W..................48-14 Eastern Washington................W..................49-29 at North Texas..........................W..................21-17 Cal Poly.....................................W.................... 45-0
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Northern Arizona....................W..................34-24 at Weber State..........................W..................35-20 Idaho.........................................W..................45-21 at Boise State..............................L..................38-14 at Idaho State..............................L..................28-23 Montana State..........................W..................55-20 Northern Iowa*........................W..................23-20 McNeese State*........................W..................30-28 at Youngstown State* ...............L.................... 28-9 *FCS Playoff game 1995 (13-2) Eastern New Mexico...............W..................41-14 at Washington State...................L..................38-21 Minnesota-Duluth..................W.................... 54-6 Boise State.................................W..................54-28 UC Davis..................................W..................41-20 Weber State...............................W..................49-22 at Northern Arizona................W..................24-21 at Idaho.......................................L..................55-43 Idaho State................................W..................35-21 at Eastern Washington............W.................... 63-7 at Montana State......................W..................42-33 Eastern Kentucky*...................W.................... 48-0 Georgia Southern*...................W.................... 45-0 Stephen F. Austin*...................W..................70-14 at Marshall**............................W..................22-20 *FCS Playoff game **FCS National Championship game
Mick Dennehy (Montana)
1996-1999 (39-12) 1996 (14-1) at Oregon State.........................W..................35-14 Cal Poly.....................................W.................... 43-0 at Sacramento State.................W..................35-17 Southern Utah..........................W..................44-13 Idaho State................................W..................43-19 at Eastern Washington............W..................34-30 Northern Arizona....................W..................48-32 at Cal State Northridge...........W..................43-36 Portland State...........................W.................... 63-6 at Weber State..........................W..................24-10 Montana State..........................W..................35-14 Nicholls State*..........................W.................... 48-3 East Tennessee State*..............W..................44-14 Troy State*................................W.................... 70-7 at Marshall**..............................L..................49-29 *FCS Playoff game **FCS National Championship game
1997 (8-4) Stephen F. Austin.....................W..................24-10 Saint Mary’s..............................W..................35-14 Sacramento State.....................W..................52-10 at Wyoming................................L..................28-13 at Idaho State............................W.................... 48-0 Eastern Washington..................L..................40-35 at Northern Arizona..................L..................27-24 Cal State Northridge...............W..................21-13 at Portland State.......................W.................... 37-7 Weber State...............................W..................38-13 at Montana State......................W..................27-25 at McNeese State*......................L..................19-14
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*FCS Playoff game 1998 (8-4) at Stephen F. Austin.................W..................49-42 Southern Utah............................L..................45-35 Cal Poly.....................................W..................37-14 at Weber State............................L..................27-20 Portland State...........................W..................20-17 at Cal St. Northridge.................L.................... 21-7 Northern Arizona....................W..................33-20 at Eastern Washington............W..................30-27 Idaho State................................W..................40-13 at Sacamento State...................W..................31-16 Montana State..........................W..................28-21 at Western Illinois*....................L.................... 52-9 *FCS Playoff game 1999 (9-3) South Dakota...........................W..................45-13 Sac State....................................W.......41-38(2OT) Weber State...............................W..................81-22 at Portland State.........................L .......51-48 (OT) Cal St. Northridge...................W..................48-27 at Northern Ariz......................W..................42-23 Eastern Washington................W.................... 25-7 at Idaho State............................W..................73-23 at Cal Poly ................................W..................28-14 Idaho...........................................L..................33-30 at Montana State......................W.................... 49-3 Youngstown State*.....................L..................30-27 *FCS Playoff game
Joe Glenn (South Dakota)
2000-2002 (39-6) 2000 (13-2) Hofstra........................................L.................... 10-9 at Idaho.....................................W..................45-38 Cal Poly.....................................W.................... 53-3 at Eastern Washington............W..................41-31 Sacramento State.....................W..................24-20 at Cal State Northridge...........W..................34-30 Northern Arizona....................W.................... 17-7 at Portland State.......................W..................33-21 Idaho State................................W..................38-21 at Weber State..........................W..................30-28 Montana State..........................W.................... 28-3 Eastern Illinois*.......................W..................45-13 Richmond*...............................W..................34-20 Appalachian State* .................W ........19-16(OT) Georgia Southern**...................L..................27-25 *FCS Playoff game **FCS National Championship game 2001 (15-1) at Cal Poly.................................W .................31-17 Hawaii (in Maui) ......................L .................30-12 Western Washington...............W ................... 30-0 Eastern Washington................W......29-26 (2OT) at Sacramento State.................W ................... 42-7 Saint Mary’s..............................W .................49-19 at Northern Arizona................W .................38-27 Portland State...........................W .................33-13 at Idaho State............................W .................32-28 Weber State...............................W .................38-23
MONTANA at Montana State......................W .................38-27 Idaho (2OT).............................W .................33-27 Northwestern State*................W .................28-19 Sam Houston State*.................W .................49-24 Northern Iowa*........................W ................... 38-0 Furman**..................................W ................... 13-6 *FCS Playoff game **FCS National Championship game 2002 (11-3) at Hofstra..................................W ................... 21-0 Albany.......................................W ................... 45-7 Northern Colorado.................W .................31-14 Idaho State................................W ................... 13-9 at Idaho.....................................W .................38-31 at Weber State..........................W ................... 39-7 Southern Utah..........................W .................68-45 at Portland State.......................W .................24-21 Northern Arizona....................W .................38-24 Sacramento State.....................W .................31-24 at Eastern Washington..............L .................30-21 Montana State............................L ................... 10-7 Northwestern State*................W .................45-14 at McNeese State*......................L .................24-20 *FCS Playoff game
Bobby Hauck (Montana)
2003-2009 (80-17) 2003 (9-4) at Maine....................................W..................30-20 North Dakota State....................L..................25-24 Sam Houston State..................W..................38-14 Idaho.........................................W..................41-28 Cal Poly.....................................W..................17-14 Weber State...............................W.................... 12-7 at Idaho State..............................L .................43-40 Portland State...........................W..................42-14 at Northern Arizona................W..................59-21 at Sacramento State.................W.................... 26-0 Eastern Washington................W..................41-10 at Montana State........................L .................27-20 Western Illinois*........................L ......43-40(2OT) *FCS Playoff game 2004 (12-3) Maine........................................W..................27-20 Hofstra......................................W..................41-23 at Sam Houston State................L .................41-29 Northern Colorado.................W .................27-16 at Weber State..........................W..................42-21 Idaho State................................W..................24-22 at Eastern Washington............W..................31-28 at Portland State.........................L..................35-32 Northern Arizona....................W..................34-22 Sacramento State.....................W..................52-21 Montana State..........................W..................38-22 Northwestern State*................W.................... 56-7 New Hampshire*.....................W..................47-17 Sam Houston State*.................W..................47-17 James Madison**.......................L..................31-21 *FCS Playoff game **FCS National Championship game 2005 (8-4) Fort Lewis.................................W.................... 55-0 at Oregon....................................L..................47-14 South Dakota State..................W...................... 7-0 Weber State...............................W..................24-19
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at Idaho State............................W..................32-10 Eastern Washington..................L..................34-20 Cal Poly.....................................W..................36-27 Portland State...........................W..................37-16 at Northern Arizona................W.................... 23-0 at Sacramento State.................W..................31-14 at Montana State........................L.................... 16-6 Cal Poly*.....................................L..................35-21 *FCS Playoff game 2006 (12-2) at Iowa.........................................L.................... 41-7 South Dakota State..................W.................... 36-7 Sacramento State.....................W..................59-14 at Portland State.......................W..................26-20 at Eastern Washington............W..................33-17 Northern Arizona....................W..................24-21 at Weber State..........................W..................33-30 Idaho State................................W..................23-10 Cal Poly.....................................W.................... 10-9 at Northern Colorado.............W..................53-21 Montana State..........................W.................... 13-7 McNeese State*........................W.................... 31-6 Southern Illinois*....................W.................... 20-3 Massachusetts*...........................L..................19-17 *FCS Playoff game 2007 (11-1) Southern Utah..........................W..................37-17 Fort Lewis.................................W.................... 49-0 Albany.......................................W..................35-14 Weber State...............................W..................18-10 Eastern Washington................W..................24-23 at Sacramento State.................W.................... 17-3 Northern Colorado.................W.................... 52-7 at Northern Arizona................W..................21-16 Portland State...........................W..................34-31 at Idaho State............................W..................27-14 at Montana State......................W..................41-20 Wofford*.....................................L..................23-22 *FCS Playoff game 2008 (14-2) at Cal Poly.................................W..................30-28 Southern Utah..........................W..................46-10 UC Davis..................................W..................29-24 Central Washington................W..................38-35 at Weber State............................L..................45-28 at Eastern Washington............W.................... 19-3 Sacramento State.....................W.................... 43-7 at Northern Colorado.............W..................41-20 Northern Arizona....................W..................45-10 at Portland State.......................W..................29-12 Idaho State................................W..................29-10 Montana State..........................W.................... 35-3 Texas State*...............................W..................31-13 Weber State*.............................W..................24-13 at James Madison*...................W..................35-27 Richmond**...............................L.................... 24-7 *FCS Playoff game **FCS National Championship game
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2009 (14-1) Western State............................W.................... 38-0 at UC Davis..............................W..................17-10 Portland State...........................W..................49-17 at Northern Arizona................W..................41-34 Cal Poly.....................................W..................35-23 Eastern Washington................W..................41-34 at Sacramento State.................W..................45-30 Weber State...............................W..................31-10 at Idaho State............................W..................12-10 Northern Colorado.................W..................38-10 at Montana State......................W..................33-19 South Dakota State*................W..................61-48 Stephen F. Austin*...................W.................... 51-0 Appalachian State*..................W..................24-17 Villanova**.................................L..................23-21 *FCS Playoff game **FCS National Championship game
Robin Pflugrad (Portland State)
2010-11 (13-6) 2010 (7-4) Western State (Colorado).......W.................... 73-2 at Cal Poly...................................L..................35-33 at Eastern Washington..............L..................36-27 Sacramento State.....................W..................28-25 at Northern Colorado.............W.................... 30-7 Idaho State................................W..................47-28 at Portland State.......................W..................23-21 Northern Arizona....................W..................24-21 at Weber State............................L..................30-21 North Dakota...........................W..................27-17 Montana State............................L..................21-16
2011 (6-2) at Tennessee................................L..................16-42 Cal Poly.....................................W..................37-23 Eastern Washington................W..................17-14 at Sacramento State...................L..................28-42 Northern Colorado.................W..................55-28
MONTANA at Idaho State............................W.................... 33-0 Portland State...........................W..................30-24 at Northern Arizona................W..................28-24 Weber State!.............................W..................45-10 Western Oregon!.....................W.................... 32-7 Montana State!.........................W..................36-10 Central Arkansas**..................W..................41-14 Northern Iowa**......................W..................48-10 Sam Houston State**.................L..................28-31 !Win vacated via NCAA Infraction case **Participation and wins in NCAA FCS Championship Vacated (See below.)
Mick Delaney (UM-Western)
2012-Present (15-9) 2012 (5-6) South Dakota...........................W..................35-24 at Appalachian State..................L..................35-27 Liberty.......................................W..................34-14 Northern Arizona......................L..................41-31 at Eastern Washington..............L..................32-26 at Northern Colorado.............W..................40-17 Southern Utah............................L..................30-20 at North Dakota.........................L..................40-30 Idaho State................................W..................70-24 at Weber State..........................W..................24-21 Montana State............................L.................... 16-7 2013 (10-3) Appalachian State....................W.................... 30-6 at North Dakota.......................W..................55-17 Oklahoma Panhandle State....W..................47-14 at Northern Arizona..................L..................34-16 Portland State...........................W..................55-27 at UC Davis..............................W.................... 42-7 Cal Poly.....................................W........21-14 (OT) Eastern Washington..................L..................42-37 at Sacramento State.................W........51-48 (OT) at South Dakota.......................W..................31-27 Weber State...............................W.................... 42-6 at Montana State......................W..................28-14 Coastal Carolina*......................L..................42-35 *FCS Playoff game
On July 26, 2013, the NCAA Committee on Infractions (COI) issued its findings regarding a NCAA investigation into the UM football program that began in February 2012. In its findings, the COI found that The University of Montana and a former head football coach failed to monitor its football program. Specifically, violations occurred as a result of the following: (A) boosters providing extra benefits to student-athletes, some of which resulted in two student-athletes competing while ineligible, (B) during one season, an undergraduate student assistant participated in coaching activities resulting in the football program exceeding the permissible limit of football coaches and (C) the institution and football coach failed to monitor these activities. As a result of the findings, UM is subject to the following penalties: (1) public reprimand and censure, (2) three years of probation from July 26, 2013, through July 25, 2016, (3) a limit of 59 football equivalency scholarships during the 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 academic years, (4) with regard to the 2011 football season and games in which the student-athletes competed while ineligible, the vacation of wins and participation in the FCS Championship Playoffs, as well as vacation of the individual statistics for the involved student-athletes, (5) forfeiture of $3,000 which will be donated to local charities, (6) reduction of undergraduate student assistant positions by two during the 2013-14 academic year and (7) external review of the compliance program. During the three-year probationary period, the institution will submit annual progress reports to the COI regarding compliance with all penalties and self-corrective actions.
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Tonga Takai, Senior Defensive Tackle
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Montana won seven of its last eight regular-season games in 2013 and earned an at-large berth into the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, its 21st in school history.
2013: Montana Wins 10 games en route to 21st berth in playoffs
Montana won seven of its last eight regularseason games and earned an at-large berth into the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, its 21st in school history. The host Griz lost 42-37 to 11th-ranked Coastal Carolina in the second round. The 10-3 Grizzlies were led by three senior linebackers, who all ended their careers ranked among UM’s all-time leaders in career tackles. That dynamic trio consisted of Jordan Tripp (fourth, 335 total tackles), Brock Coyle (12th, 293 TT), and J.P. Kanongata’a (17th, 269 TT). Junior end Zack Wagenmann had a teamhigh 16.5 tackles for loss and was a first team All-Big Sky Conference pick for the second season in a row. UM also had stellar seasons on offense by running back Jordan Canada, wide receiver/returner Ellis Henderson, and quarterback Jordan Johnson. Canada rushed for 1,062 yards and 16 touchdowns; Henderson racked up 1,008 receiving yards and 145 TDs; and Johnson passed for 3,387 yards and 32 touchdowns.
2012: Griz Miss Playoffs for the Second Time in the Past 20 seasons
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seasons the Grizzlies did not advance to the FCS playoffs. Montana finished 5-6 overall and had its first losing season in 27 years (since going 3-8 in 1985). It was also the first time in 20 seasons that the Griz have not finished first or second in the Big Sky Conference. In October of 2012 Montana dropped out of The Sports Network’s FCS Top 25 poll for the first time since 1998. That ended a run of 195 straight appearances, dating back to the Nov. 2, 1998 poll.
2011: Montana advances to FCS semis for the 20th time
The Grizzlies returned to the playoffs after a one year hiatus, advancing to the FCS semifinal, and suffered a 31-28 loss to host, top-ranked, and undefeated (14-0) Sam Houston State. It was Montana’s 18th playoff berth in the past 19 seasons and 20th overall. UM has won (or shared) 13 of the past 15 Big Sky Conference championships. Montana out-scored the Kats 14-3 in the second half and advanced the ball to the SHSU 49-yard line on its final drive, but was forced to punt, and Flanders rushed eight times for 63 yards, including a 22-yarder on a fourth down, to ice the victory. The Griz defense held SHSU to two total first downs in the second half prior to the Bearkats’ final drive. Halfback Tim Flanders led SHSU, rushing for 287 yards on 26 carries, and led a
potent ground attack that amassed 383 yards. Senior linebacker Caleb McSurdy led a defense that featured nine senior starters, and he was named the Big Sky Conference’s MVP on defense. Record-setting senior kicker/punter Brody McKnight booted a league-record 210 PATs. Jabin Sambrano, also a senior, became just the second player in school history (the other one was “Will Bill” Kelly in 1926) to score a touchdown rushing, receiving, and via punt and kickoff returns in a season. Second-year head coach Robin Pflugrad was named the Big Sky’s “Coach of the Year,” as the Griz went 11-3 overall and placed first in the league with a 7-1 mark. NOTE: Montana would later vacated five wins, Big Sky title, and its participation in FCS playoff games due to NCAA violations, finishing with an “official record” of 6-2.
2010: Playoff Run Halted/Reynolds Ends His Brilliant Career
It had to end some time, and unfortunately the first time in 18 seasons that Montana did not advance to the playoff was the final season of the illustrious career of halfback Chase Reynolds. Reynolds ended his record-breaking career by setting school records for total touchdowns (59) and rushing touchdowns (52), and was ended up only four yards short of the record for career rushing yards with 4,067, and he set all of those standards in just three seasons.
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The Griz suffered a huge setback early in the year, when senior quarterback Andrew Selle suffered a career-ending injury in the fourth game of the season against Sacramento State.
2009: Another Trip To The FCS Championship Game
Montana played in the FCS championship game for the second year in a row and seventh time in the last 15 seasons, but second-ranked Villanova rushed 51 times for 351 yards in a 2321 Griz loss. It was the top-ranked Grizzlies’ only loss (14-1) of the season. UM’s road to the title game was a difficult one. The Griz trailed 11th-ranked South Dakota State by 27 points (48-21) with 5:40 left in the third quarter, but out-scored SDSU 40-0 on their way to a 61-48 victory. A week later UM forced 10 turnovers and crushed 12th-ranked, visiting Stephen F. Austin 51-0 in a quarterfinal contest. Montana’s semifinal against fifth-ranked Appalachian State and quarterback Armani Edwards was a classic. The game was played in front of a national audience on ESPN and came down to the last play. Selle floated a 25-yard TD pass to Sambrano with 1:31 left to give the Griz a 24-17 lead. However, Edwards drove ASU to Montana’s 3-yard line, but his last-second TD pass was broken up, and the Grizzlies earned their seventh trip to the title game. Mariani broke numerous receiving and return records, and Reynolds tied his own single-season record by rushing for 22 TDs. Selle passed for 28 TDs. Linebacker Shawn Lebsock and safety Shann Schillinger ended their careers as two of the leading tacklers in school history. Head coach Bobby Hauck, who left UM for UNLV following the 2009 season, advanced to the FCS playoffs all seven of his seasons as the head man, and won or shared seven league championships.
2008: Montana Plays For Its Sixth National Title
Despite losing 14 starters, Montana made it to the FCS title game for the sixth time, losing 24-7 to Richmond in Chattanooga. In the first round Montana handled Texas State 31-13. In the quarterfinals the Grizzlies avenged an earlyseason league loss (45-28) at Weber State, defeating the 10th-ranked Wildcats 24-13. In the FCS semi-final game Montana had its biggest playoff road win ever, beating top-ranked James Madison 35-27. Senior quarterback Cole Bergquist passed for 3,156 yards and 28 touchdowns, and wideout Mike Ferriter finished his career ranked ninth in school history with 2,089 receiving yards. Reynolds rushed for a (then) school-
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The Griz trailed 11th-ranked South Dakota State by 27 points (48-21) with 5:40 left in the third quarter, but outscored SDSU 40-0 on their way to a 61-48 victory in the 2009 FCS playoffs. (Marc Mariani pictured.)
record 22 touchdowns. The defense was led by strong safety Colt Anderson, a Buck Buchanan Award finalist, who was Montana’s leading tackler with 129 stops. 2007: 15th FCS Playoff Appearance In a Row The Griz made their 15th playoff appearance and their 18th overall, which moved them past Eastern Kentucky for the most in division history. Montana suffered a rare home loss in the playoffs, though, a 23-22 setback to Wofford. Senior defensive end Kroy Biermann became Montana’s first ever Buck Buchanan Award winner. Senior halfback Lex Hilliard set a record with 50 career rushing touchdowns, which Reynolds would break three seasons later. Kicker Dan Carpenter set FCS career records with 75 field goals and points scored by a kicker with 413. Senior linebackers Tyler Joyce and Kyle Ryan finished second and sixth in UM history with 352 and 304 career tackles, respectively.
2006: A Trip To The Semis
Montana just missed playing for its sixth national title in the past 12 years. Host Montana defeated 22nd-ranked McNeese State 31-6 in an FCS first-round game, then knocked off visiting and No.10-ranked Southern Illinois 20-3 in the quarterfinals, but were edged (19-17) out to third-ranked and visiting UMass in the semifinal game which was televised nationally on ESPN2. Hauck became the first Griz mentor in history to win four Big Sky titles. After losing at 16th-ranked Iowa in its opener, Montana won 11 straight games and finished
12-2 overall and 8-0 in the Big Sky. Hilliard, a 2006 Walter Payton Award candidate, was lost for the season due to an injury in fall camp. Senior quarterback Josh Swogger threw 17 TD passes, while senior receivers Eric Allen, Ryan Bagley, and Craig Chambers combined for 147 catches and 17 scores. Halfbacks Reggie Bradshaw, Brady Green, and Thomas Brooks-Fletcher combined for 19 rushing touchdowns. UM’s young defense was ranked ninth in the FCS in total defense, allowing 226.4 yards a game.
2005: Griz Lose in First Round
Montana was 8-4 overall and received an atlarge bid into the playoffs. UM was led by Hilliard who rushed for 1,322 yards – the second highest total (at the time) in single-season history. The ninth-ranked Griz hosted a first-round home playoff game, losing 35-21 to 10th-ranked Cal Poly. Montana had defeated Cal Poly 36-27 in Missoula earlier in the season.
2004: Fifth Trip to the FCS Title Game in the Last 10 Seasons
Montana was 12-3 and advanced to the FCS championship game for the fifth time in the last 11 years. Senior quarterback Craig Ochs passed for 3,807 yards and 33 touchdowns and set a league record by completing 68.7% of his passes. Hilliard tied the school record for touchdown runs with 17, while senior wide receiver Jefferson Heidelberger had the second most receiving yards in single-season history with 1,240.
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2000: Third Trip to the Title Game
The Griz earned a trip to the championship game for the third time in six seasons, losing a heart-breaker, 27-25 to Georgia Southern in Chattanooga. Starting senior Griz quarterback Drew Miller was injured late in the first quarter, and Edwards, a sophomore, was called into action. The Griz trailed 20-3 at halftime in rainsoaked Finley Stadium, but took a 23-20 lead early in the fourth quarter on a scoring run by Humphery. The lead was short-lived though, as Eagle halfback and 2000 Walter Payton Award winner Adrian Peterson broke loose for a 57yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter for the game-winning touchdown.
1999-97: Griz Lose Three Straight First-Round Games
Montana won its second national championship by defeating Furman 13-6 en route to a 15-1 record. Head Coach Joe Glenn is interviewed at the post-game press conference.
In the playoffs the host Griz handled their first three opponents at home relatively easy, beating Northwestern State (56-7), New Hampshire (47-17), and Sam Houston State (34-13). The title game was a 31-21 loss to James Madison. Sadly, the championship game was played on a field that was a quagmire, as the grass playing surface had recently been re-sodded.
2003: Break Playoff Record With 11th in a row
Montana broke the FCS record by making its 11th consecutive playoff appearance, eclipsing the mark of 10 that it had shared with Eastern Kentucky (10, from 1986-1995). The Griz received an at-large bid into the playoffs, losing a 43-40 double-overtime thriller to visiting Western Illinois in the first round. Senior kicker Chris Snyder set four NCAA career FCS records, scoring 394 points and converting 182 PATs. He also set a single-season school marks by scoring 123 points and connecting on 126 consecutive PATs. Senior defensive end Tim Bush finished his career as Montana’s all-time career leader in sacks (32.5) and tackles for loss (48.5).
2002: Tie FCS Mark for Consecutive Wins
The Griz started the season with 10 wins in a row, and, combined with 14 straight wins the year before, tied the FCS mark for consecutive wins with 24. The streak began on September 22 of 2001, with a 30-0 home win over Western
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2001: Second National Championship
Montana won its second national championship by defeating Furman 13-6 en route to a 15-1 record. Edwards engineered a 16-play, 99-yard scoring drive for UM’s only touchdown in the game. Halfback Yohance Humphery, Montana’s all-time career rushing leader, gained 142 yards on 30 carries in the game and UM’s only touchdown on a 2-yard run, which culminated its 99yard scoring drive. The Griz defense limited the Paladins to 121 yards rushing and forced three turnovers. Furman’s only score came on a Hail Mary pass as time expired. Humphery wrapped up his illustrious career with 4,070 career rushing yards. The Grizzlies’ 15 victories set a school record (which still stands as of 2013) for the most wins in a season.
Montana dropped three first-round playoff games during this time, but in the 1999 season it set the Big Sky record with its seventh straight FCS playoff appearance, breaking the old standard of six that had been set by former Big Sky member Idaho from 1985-90. In 1999, visiting Youngstown State, coached by Jim Tressel, kicked a late field goal for a 30-27 win. In 1998 Montana suffered its worst playoff setback ever — a 52-9 drubbing at Western Illinois. Montana’s three-game playoff losing streak in the first round started in 1997 with a 19-14 setback at McNeese State.
1996: Moss Too Much In Quest For Second Title In A Row
Montana reeled off 14 straight wins to advance to the title game, and for the second year in a row they played at Marshall. Future NFL standout Randy Moss led Marshall with four touchdown catches in a 49-29 win. It was the first time ever that two undefeated (14-0) teams had squared off for the title. In the championship game, Griz sophomore quarterback Brian Ah Yat set (then) playoff records for pass completions with 36 and total plays (67). Senior wide receiver Joe Douglass set a playoff record with 13 receptions, and he also set Montana single-season standards with 82 catches for 18 touchdowns (both still school records), and had 1,469 receiving yards, in UM’s 11 regularseason games.
1995: First National Championship
The Grizzlies won their first national championship with a last-second, 22-20 come-frombehind victory over host Marshall in front of an FCS playoff-record crowd of 32,106 (which still stands) in Huntington, West Virginia.
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1989: Griz Host Playoff Games For First Time
Montana hosted and won its first playoff game in school history, beating Jackson State 48-7 in the first round. The Grizzlies defeated visiting Eastern Illinois 25-15 in the quarterfinals, and then lost 45-15 to eventual national champion Georgia Southern in Statesboro in the semis.
First Two Playoff Berths: 1988 & 1982
After a six-year hiatus, in 1988, the Griz earned their first at-large bid into the playoffs, losing on the road 38-19 to fellow Big Sky member Idaho. Montana’s initial trip to the playoffs was in 1982, when it won its first Big Sky title since the 1970 season. Despite winning the league championship the Grizzlies had to travel to Moscow, Idaho, losing 21-7 to the Vandals.
1969-1970: Montana Plays For A Pair of College Division Titles
Montana played for the College Division national championship in 1969 and 1970. The Griz went undefeated and untied for the first time in school history at 10-0 and won their first-ever Big Sky title in 1969. Both years Montana advanced to the Camellia Bowl in Sacramento, Calif., but, missing many starters because of NCAA’s rules on junior college transfers, the under-manned Griz lost 30-3 to top-ranked North Dakota State in 1969 and 31-16 to the same team a year later.
The Grizzlies won their first national championship over host Marshall in Huntington, West Virginia, in 1995. (Head Coach Don Read with championship trophy.)
Walter Payton Award-winning quarterback Dave Dickenson passed for 1,219 yards and 11 touchdowns in Montana’s first three playoff games, when UM out-scored its opponents 16314. In their first three playoff victories, the host Grizzlies beat Eastern Kentucky (48-0), Georgia Southern (45-0), and Stephen F. Austin (70-14). In the title game, Dickenson orchestrated a 12-play, 72-yard scoring drive, culminating with a 25-yard field goal by Andy Larson with 39 seconds left for the game-winner. The big play in the winning drive took place on a fourthand-three from the 50-yard line, as Dickenson connected with senior wide receiver Mike Erhardt for a 20-yard gain and a crucial first down. Senior wide receiver Matt Wells scored both of Montana’s touchdowns (24, 1). Montana set playoff records (at the time) with 125 first downs, 137 pass completions, 197 pass attempts, and 1,703 passing yards.
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1993-1994: A Program On the Rise
The host Griz squeaked by Northern Iowa 23-20 in a 1994 first-round contest, and then edged visiting McNeese State 30-28 in a snow storm on a 37-yard field goal by Larson with eight seconds left to play. Unfortunately, Dickenson was re-injured early in the McNeese win, and he was not able to play in the semifinal – a 28-9 loss to host (and eventual national champion) Youngstown State, which was also coached by Tressel. In 1993, Montana rolled to a 10-1 regularseason record, with its only blemish a 35-30 loss at Oregon. After the loss to the Ducks, the Griz reeled off nine straight wins and won their first league title since 1982. The season ended in a 49-48 first-round shoot-out loss to visiting Delaware, as the Blue Hens scored with 55 seconds left to play. The Grizzlies’ 93 victories in the1990’s were the second most in I-AA (Youngstown State won 103).
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1982 .............NCAA..................................19th 1988 .............NCAA..................................19th 1989 .............NCAA....................................6th 1993 .............The Sports Network.............3rd 1994 .............The Sports Network.............8th 1995 .............The Sports Network............. 1st 1996 .............The Sports Network............2nd 1997 .............The Sports Network...........11th 1998 .............The Sports Network...........14th 1999 .............The Sports Network.............7th 2000 .............The Sports Network............2nd 2001 .............The Sports Network............. 1st 2002 .............The Sports Network.............9th 2003 .............The Sports Network...........14th 2004 .............The Sports Network............2nd 2005 .............The Sports Network...........12th 2006 .............The Sports Network.............3rd 2007 .............The Sports Network...........10th 2008 .............The Sports Network............2nd 2009 .............The Sports Network............2nd 2010 .............The Sports Network...........20th 2011 .............The Sports Network.............4th 2012 .............NOT RANKED....................... – 2013 .............The Sports Network.............8th
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GRIZ IN all-star GAMES
East-West Shrine Game 1926.....................William “Wild Bill” Kelly 1928 .............................................Tom Davis 1938........................................Milt Popovich 1942 ....................................... Eso Naranche 1962 ..........................................Terry Dillon 1983 ....................................... Brian Salonen 1994 ........................................... Scott Gragg 1999......................................Chase Raynock 2013....................................Danny Kistler Jr. Senior Bowl 1994 ........................................... Scott Gragg 2013.......................................... Jordan Tripp Hula Bowl 1997 ................................... David Kempfert 1999 ......................................... Brian Ah Yat 1999......................................... Raul Pacheco 2004 .........................................Cory Procter 2008 .....................................Kroy Biermann Japan Bowl 1989 ............................................Tim Hauck Martin Luther King Bowl 1989 .......................................Kirk Scrafford Paradise Bowl 2001 ................................... Calvin Coleman Thatcher Szalay Vince Huntsberger 2002 ............................................Trey Young Las Vegas All-Star Game (Formerly the Paradise Bowl) 2004 ..........................................Justin Green 2004.............................................Craig Ochs Blue Gray All-Star Game 1987 .....................................Larry Clarkson Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Game 2007......................................... Josh Swogger 2009.......................................Colt Anderson 2010..................................Shann Schillinger 2013............................................ Dan Moore Players All-Star Classic 2012......................................Charles Burton 2012......................................Caleb McSurdy 2012..........................................Jon Opperud NFLPA Collegiate Bowl 2013........................................... Brock Coyle
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1982............................................ at Idaho...............................................................................................L 21-7 1988 ........................................... at Idaho.............................................................................................L 38-19 1989 ........................................... Jackson State.....................................................................................W 48-7 Eastern Illinois...............................................................................W 25-19 at Georgia Southern*.......................................................................L 45-14 1993 ........................................... Delaware...........................................................................................L 49-48 1994 ........................................... Northern Iowa................................................................................W 23-20 McNeese State................................................................................W 30-28 at Youngstown State*.........................................................................L 28-9 1995 ........................................... Eastern Kentucky.............................................................................W 48-0 Georgia Southern.............................................................................W 45-0 Stephen F. Austin*..........................................................................W 70-14 at Marshall$....................................................................................W 22-20 1996 ........................................... Nicholls State....................................................................................W 48-3 East Tennessee State......................................................................W 44-14 Troy State*.........................................................................................W 70-7 at Marshall$......................................................................................L 49-29 1997 ........................................... at McNeese State..............................................................................L 19-14 1998 ........................................... at Western Illinois..............................................................................L 52-9 1999 ........................................... Youngstown State.............................................................................L 30-27 2000 ........................................... Eastern Illinois...............................................................................W 45-14 Richmond.......................................................................................W 37-17 Appalachian State*.................................................................W 19-16, OT vs. Georgia Southern$.....................................................................L 27-25 2001 ........................................... Northwestern State........................................................................W 28-19 Sam Houston State.........................................................................W 49-24 Northern Iowa*................................................................................W 38-0 Furman$............................................................................................W 13-6 2002............................................ Northwestern State........................................................................W 45-14 at McNeese State..............................................................................L 24-20 2003............................................ Western Illinois...................................................................L 43-40 (2 OT) 2004 ........................................... Northwestern State..........................................................................W 57-7 New Hampshire.............................................................................W 47-17 Sam Houston State*.......................................................................W 34-13 vs. James Madison$.........................................................................L 31-21 2005............................................ Cal Poly.............................................................................................L 35-21 2006............................................ McNeese State..................................................................................W 31-6 Southern Illinois..............................................................................W, 20-3 UMass*..............................................................................................L 19-17 2007............................................ Wofford............................................................................................L, 23-22 2008............................................ Texas State...................................................................................... W, 31-13 Weber State.................................................................................... W, 24-12 at James Madison*........................................................................ W, 35-27 vs. Richmond$...................................................................................L, 24-7 2009............................................ South Dakota State....................................................................... W, 61-48 Stephen F. Austin.............................................................................W, 51-0 Appalachian State*........................................................................ W, 24-17 Villanova$........................................................................................L, 23-21 2011............................................ Central Arkansas#........................................................................ W, 41-14 Northern Iowa#............................................................................. W, 48-10 at Sam Houston State*#..................................................................L, 31-28 2013............................................ Coastal Carolina.............................................................................L, 42-35 *FCS Semifinal game $FCS Championship game #Games/Appearance vacated due to NCAA infractions
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FACILITIES AND ATHLETIC STAFF
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Intercollegiate Athletics New Academic Center/ADAMS CENTER
With support from the university administrationUM and Athlete private donors, the athletic facility improvement plan includes the following: • Construct an Academic Center academic center, meeting rooms and additional offices in the open space between the current athletic complex and the student recreation center (see Preliminary Rendering - November 20, 2013 artist rendition above). Lower level will remain a lobby to accommodate fire code restrictions and the Adams Center. • Relocate the current weight room to a site to be finalized. The new strength and conditioning center would feature approximately 10,000 square feet of training space to serve all studentathletes. The Academic Center will open in the fall of 2015. The Adams Center is home to the Grizzly athletic department, its coaching and athletic staff. The Center houses Dahlberg Arena, home of the Griz and Lady Griz basketball teams; the West Auxiliary Gym, home to Griz volleyball; and the East Auxiliary Gym (EAG), practice facilities for indoor track and field and tennis. It also houses the ticket office and Adams Center administration and staff along with athlete locker rooms, the Grizzly weight room and meeting rooms.
Dahlberg arena
West Auxiliary gym (WAG)
Dahlberg Arena has a seating capacity of 7,321.
The West Auxiliary Gym (WAG) has seating for 1,000 volleyball fans.
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washington-grizzly stadium AT john hoyt field
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athletic performance center
Washington-Grizzly Stadium accommodates 25,217 fans.
Robert O. Lindsay tennis center
Lindsay Tennis Center, home of Griz Tennis.
south campus soccer stadium DORNBLASER STADIUM
South Campus Soccer Stadium has seating for 1,000 soccer fans.
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Dornblaser Stadium is home to track and field.
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Royce Engstrom UM President
GRIZ ADMINISTRATION/head COACHES
Kent Haslam
Athletic Director
Jean Gee
Associate Athletic Director, SWA
UM offers 15 intercollegiate programs in men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, tennis, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field; football, women’s golf, soccer, softball and volleyball. Women’s softball begins its inaugural season in the spring of 2015.
Jared Amoss
Assistant Director Grizzly Scholarship Association
Brynn Molley
Assistant Athletic Dir. Marketing and Community Relations
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Dave Guffey
Associate Athletic Director for Communications
The Grizzlies/Lady Griz compete at the NCAA Division I level and are eligible for postseason competition, except for football, which competes in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (formerly called Division I-AA), which employs a playoff system. Montana is a charter (1963) member of the Big Sky Conference (celebrating its 50th anniversary this year), headquartered in Ogden, Utah. There are now 11 schools in the Big Sky Conference plus two football only schools, Cal Poly and UC Davis. The 11 schools are: Eastern Washington, Idaho State, Montana, Montana State, Northern Arizona, Portland State, Sacramento State, Weber State, Northern Colorado and entering into the conference for the 2011-12 season, North Dakota and Southern Utah.
Dusten Hollist
Faculty Athletic Advisor
Dan Ingram
Director of Development
Ryan Martin
Asst. Athletic Director Business Operations
Colleen Marks
Assistant Athletic Director for Customer Relations
Greg Sundberg
Executive Director Grizzly Scholarship Association
Chuck Maes
Rob Stack
Associate Athletic Director Internal Operations
Director of Equipment Operations Hackney Athletic Equipment Center
JC Weida
Charlie Woida
Kris Nord
Jamie Pinkerton
Head Certified Athletic Trainer
Director of Strength and Performance
Head Coaches
Steve Ascher
Women’s Tennis
Mark Plakorus Women’s Soccer
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Mick Delaney
Collin Fehr
Football
Co-Cross Country
Vicky Pounds
Brian Schweyen
Co-Cross Country
Track and Field
Travis DeCuire Men’s Basketball
Men’s Tennis
Robin Selvig
Joni Stephens
Women’s Basketball
Women’s Golf
Women’s Softball
Jerry Wagner
Women’s Volleyball
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assistant COACHES
Ken Bone
Adam Bork
Chris Cobb
Jake Cookus
Men’s Basketball
Men’s Basketball
Track & Field
Football
Ross Brunelle
Jason Brown
Sophie Clough
Trish Duce
Mike Gerber
Scott Gragg
Football
Women’s Basketball
Men’s Tennis
Football
Soccer
Football
Justin Green
Kandice Gregorak
Ty Gregorak
Kefense Hynson
Allison Lawrence
Eric Lona
Jono Metzger-Jones
Melanie Meuchel
Torrey Myers
Kade Rannings
Sonya Rogers
Shannon Schweyen
James Stanton
Legi Suiaunoa
Aric Williams
Melinda Withrow
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Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
Football
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Softball
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Volleyball
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Track & Field
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athletic Staff
Heather Alexander Accounting Associate
Sue DeMers
Internal Operations
Laurel Hanson Compliance
Brian Jenkins
Asst. Equipment Manager
Frank Previch
Asst. Dir., Strength & Cond.
Eric Taber
Asst. Marketing Dir./New Media
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Drew Babcock Athletic Trainer
Joel Carlson
Asst. Sports Information Dir.
Tia Fluri
Internal Operations
Grace Harris
Academic Advisor
Karla Judge
Certified Athletic Trainer
Kristen Sackett
Asst. Marketing Director
Julie Tonkin
Basketball Program Coor.
Jenny Carr
Cheer Squad Coach
Roland Ford
Football Operations
Aaron Heiner
Paula Cooney
Business Manager
Lindsay Goodman Academic Advisor
Paul Hengel
Computer Technician
Internal Operations/Facilities
Stacey Kahler
Richard Keroack
Asst. to the AD/Spirit Squad Dir.
Doug Sirois
Asst. Equipment Manager
Renee Valley
Sports Information
Compliance
Cyndi Steigers
Melanie Delpias Athletic Trainer
Janie Haight
Internal Operations
Justin Hunt
Certified Athletic Trainer
Colleen O’Brien
GSA Administrative Assistant
Marlon Stewart
GSA Receptionist
Basketball Operations
Suzi Walsh
Jen Zellmer-Cuaresma
Admin. Asst., Olympic Sports
Academic Advisor
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“Missoula is one of the best places to be: friendly people, supportive faculty, a great sense of community, fantastic educational opportunities and beautiful, beautiful scenery.” – Princeton Review
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21 FCS playoff appearances
16 Big Sky Conference championships in last 22 seasons
27 winning seasons in last 28 years (1986-2013)
At the mouth of Hellgate Canyon and the base of Mount Sentinel resides Washington-Grizzly Stadium, home of the Montana Grizzlies. It is one of the most beautiful sporting venues in the Big Sky Conference and one of the toughest places to play in all of college football. Montana has a record of 173-26 in Washington-Grizzly Stadium and has been playing there since 1986.
Two FCS National Championships (1995 & 2001)
277 wins since 1986
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