Grizzly Game Day

Missoulian, Saturday, November 17, 2018 — E1

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GRIZZLY GAME DAY

Hauck loyal friend to ex-Griz From Dow to Coyle and Carver to Oliver, Montana coach never loses touch

students at Sentinel.

“Kids need to know that when they graduate high school, our relationship’s not done,” Oliver said. “They can always come back to me. From my experiences with coach Hauck, I felt that and saw that, so I want to pay that forward and for our kids to know that.

“I remember I graduated, after the football season, I get back home in Oregon and there’s a letter from him sitting there — I imagine he wrote one for all the seniors — but those kinds of things stick with kids. He may be tough and chew you out, but at the end of the day, he does care about you as a person and you’ve got a lifelong loyal friend.”

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‌MISSOULA — Former Griz Colin Dow was dealing with issues three weeks into his redshirt freshman season that no X’s and O’s coaching could fix.

Dow’s father died during the bye week between the third and fourth games of the 2005 season. The Billings native turned to his teammates and friends to help him through the season.

Dow also found support from an unlikely source in Bobby Hauck, the head coach known for his gruff exterior and brutal winter conditioning, during the bye week leading into their game against Weber State.

“I just remember him being less concerned about the game against Weber State and instead with me being with my family,” Dow recalled. “Later on that winter, when the sadness and depression really set in with the dark, dreary days and then conditioning, he helped me rearrange my schedule so I could see a counselor between practices or if I had to, he let me be late for practice.”

Dow was 19 years old at the time.

Hauck was 41. They still found common ground as Dow discovered a new side to his head coach.

“At the time, I think his dad was sick also, so I think he understood what I was going through,” said Dow, who currently lives in Boise, Idaho. “It was a really great moment of empathy that we both got to experience together.

“That’s an odd thing for a boneheaded kid to share with his football coach. In those moments when the focus was on our connectedness, he wasn’t just my football coach, he was another guy.

I didn’t need somebody to tell me to toughen up or say it’d be all better. I needed somebody who’d tell me it’d suck.

Had it not been for that team, I don’t know what would have happened.”

Dow’s experience with Hauck was unique in the severity of his situation.

But the personal support he got from his coach is an experience to which many who

TOMMY MARTINO Missoulian

Staying in touch‌

Carver played for Hauck for just one season before the coach left for UNLV, but their relationship extends to today. When played for Hauck can attest. already had a defensive GA as a holdover. Carver got hired at Hamilton, Hauck Several players have shared stories I got a job in Missoula. I really wanted to reached out to applaud him. about Hauck’s dedication and loyalty teach and coach. My first year out, I was “He was at San Diego State and wrote to those around him, as well as how he substitute teaching and coaching. I was me a nice email congratulating me on shaped those who who went into the like, ‘Ah, I got to find something a little getting the job here,” Carver said. “That’s coaching ranks. Whether those stories are more stable.’ something he didn’t have to do. I was only as dire as Dow’s situation, as life-chang“He was a reference for me, and when I with him for one year, and he’s at two coling as a letter of recommendation, or as did get a job, he did congratulate me. He’s leges later in his career and is still writing small as a well-timed call or text, they always been an individual who cares about players letters congratulating you.” provide insight into a lesser-seen side of his players, whether they’re current or Over the summer, Hauck and Carver Hauck, who is usually judged based solely former. It’s that personable aspect of his met up at a golf tournament fundraiser on his win-loss record. character. He enjoys seeing people being in Hamilton as Hauck took time out of “People on the outside probably don’t successful after he has had his time with his preparation for his first season back ever see or it doesn’t get shared with the those people.” at Montana. general public. I don’t think he cares for Former Griz Dane Oliver played for “He was here and comes up and gives it to anyways, but it does happen and Hauck during just his senior year but had you a hug and talks to you like it hasn’t shows how much he cares about everyone a similar experience. When he looked to been seven or eight years since he saw in his program,” said former Griz Bryce get into coaching, Hauck threw his supyou,” Carver said. “When you see him, Carver, who will lead his unbeaten Ham- port behind Oliver. he’s always going to treat you with respect ilton football team into the State A title “I went to grad school at Boise State, and treat you like you’re a part of his game Saturday. and he’s the reason I was able to be a family because you spend so much time volunteer there,” Oliver said. “He made a with him. He really wants what’s best for Finding their footing‌ phone call to (then-Broncos head) coach everybody.”

Former Griz Brock Coyle played for Former Griz Craig Mettler wanted to get (Dan) Hawkins and vouched for me.

Hauck just one year, but that didn’t keep into coaching after graduating but initially Without that, I wouldn’t have had that experience.

Hauck from staying in contact with the had a hard time finding a position.

“I was really low level there, holding linebacker. That’s why it didn’t surprise Hauck was there to help out Mettler, chains, turning on music. Coaches that Coyle that Hauck quickly messaged him who spent his entire five-year career at were there were (current UC Davis coach) after the San Francisco 49er got injured Montana playing for Hauck. The former Dan Hawkins and (current Washington earlier this season. defensive lineman landed a job at Mis“He’d always reach out and congratusoula Sentinel High School, where he was coach) Chris Petersen. It’s coach Hauck’s an assistant football coach and is now the connections that allowed that to happen. late me on making the team or starting a Getting high school jobs, letters of refergame,” Coyle said. “Just every year, we’d head coach for track and field. ence, and he’s always calling, checking in.” stay in touch.”

“He was a reference for me on a lot of Oliver tries to take that same approach my applications,” Mettler said. “I was going to try GA for him at UNLV, but they and extend similar help to his players and PLEASE SEE HAUCK, Page E11 Montana head coach Bobby Hauck throws a pass to a player while the team warms up before Montana beat University of Idaho 46-26 in Moscow last Saturday.

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GRIZZLY GAME DAY | Q&A

‘It’s never business as usual this week’ MSU beat writer Greg Rachac gives insight into Cats

attempt to close out the regular season with a rivalry win?

A: For the Bobcats I think it’s about execution and staying within themselves.

There have been times in the past where procedure penalties and personal fouls FRANK GOGOLA have hurt them, and in a game with so 406mtsports.com‌ much emotion involved — and with a hostile crowd in Missoula — those can ‌The Montana Grizzlies host the Montana State Bobcats in the 118th Brawl be even more detrimental. It can only help that MSU still has a lot of key playof the Wild with a spot in the playoffs ers still on the team from their win at potentially on the line for both teams at Washington-Grizzly in 2016. noon Saturday at Washington Grizzly Q: Montana and Montana State Stadium in Missoula. have been lockstep all season in Greg Rachac, the Montana State their records and they both come beat writer for the Billings Gazette and into this week at 6-4. What do you 406mtsports.com, provides insight think will make the difference ultiinto the Cats ahead of Saturday’s game mately for who wins on Saturday? between a pair of 6-4 teams.

A: It’s really pretty simple for the Bob Q: What is the tone coming out of cats: Have success running the football.

Montana State this week? Business It’s no secret that MSU’s offense is built on its ground attack, whether that be as usual or does this game really inside zone with Isaiah Ifanse or its QB mean that much more? runs with Troy Andersen. One thing A: It’s never business as usual this week. The Bobcats know what’s at stake. I they aren’t is a prolific passing offense, think Jeff Choate takes a lot of pride in the so if the running game gets bottled up it might be tough to move the ball. I think fact that he has won his first two games it’s clear that the Grizzlies want to reverse against Montana, and I think he realizes that with Bobby Hauck back as the coach the trend of the previous two years, when of the Grizzlies his team needs to be even MSU ran for nearly 700 yards combined against them. more prepared this year. The Bobcats Q: What has been your favorite know they are walking into a hostile environment and into a stadium that his- moment in the buildup to this week?

A: During his Monday press conference, torically has been a tough place for them Choate declared that if he weren’t 2-0 to win, and are preparing accordingly. against Montana, Bobby Hauck probably Q: How do you think the Cats have been coping with the pressure wouldn’t have been brought back to be of this week, especially with playoff the coach of the Grizzlies. It was a bit of a startling quote, but I thought it was a chances for the winner potentially great point, and it only underscores the on the line at this point? importance of this game. Coaches lose A: There’s more pressure this week their jobs over it (as we saw with Rob Ash simply because it’s a huge rivalry game, at MSU in 2015). The dynamic between and so much goes into that. But the Choate and Hauck — two intense guys Bobcats don’t seem to be looking beyond the Grizzlies. Here’s what Jeff Choate said with a lot at stake in this game — will be fun to watch going forward. about this topic on Monday: “Don’t care Q: Do you think Coach Choate about the playoffs. Have no interest in and the Bobcats are feeling any talking about it. Quite honestly, you can extra pressure having won the last ask the question 100 times I’m not going to answer it once. This (week) is all about two years?

A: If there’s any “pressure” it comes the University of Montana.” from the fact that Bobby Hauck is back Q: What has been the point of as coach of the Griz. The Bobcats talked emphasis for the Cats as they

during the offseason about how they expect in-state recruiting battles to be more heated now, and certainly Hauck’s history and success in the Cat-Griz game is something that’s not lost on Choate and Co. Choate has built a reputation at MSU as being what he would call a “Griz Slayer,” and the Bobcats believe they’ll have to raise their game to stay on top.

You can follow Greg Rachac on Twitter @gregrachac and read his work at 406mtsports.com.

Frank Gogola covers Griz football and prep sports for the Missoulian. Follow him on Twitter @FrankGogola or email him at Frank.Gogola@406mtsports.com.

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GRIZZLY GAME DAY | CONFERENCE CAPSULES

AROUND THE BIG SKY No. 25 Montana State (6-4, 4-3) at Montana (6-4, 4-3)‌ Saturday, 12:05 p.m. MT Missoula, Montana Washington-Grizzly Stadium (25,217 FieldTurf) ROOT Sports Series History: Montana leads the all-time series, 71-39-5.

Last Meeting: Montana State won, 31-23, in 2017.

The Coaches: Jeff Choate, a Montana Western alum, is in his third season coaching Montana State.

Bobby Hauck is in his first year back with Montana after coaching the Griz from 2003-09.

Notes: Saturday will be the 118th meeting between the bitter rivals, with plenty on the line for both squads. Both teams sit with equal records and are riding two-game winning streaks. Both schools have seen their offenses come alive the last two games, scoring season highs in points two weeks ago when UM beat Southern Utah 57-14 and MSU defeated Cal Poly 49-42. Last weekend, Montana dropped 46 on Idaho while Montana State scored 35 on Northern Colorado.

Sacramento State (2-7, 0-6) at No. 9 UC Davis (8-2, 6-1)‌ Saturday, 1 p.m. MT Davis, California Aggie Stadium (10,849 Shaw Sports Turf) Eleven Sports | Pluto TV Series History: UC Davis leads the all-time series, 45-20.

Last Meeting: Sacramento State won, 52-47, in 2017.

The Coaches: Jody Sears is in his fifth season leading Sacramento State.

Dan Hawkins is in his second year coaching UC Davis.

Notes: UC Davis looked like the hottest team in the Big Sky Conference,

but was cooled down a week ago by Eastern Washington, losing 59-20. Meanwhile, Sacramento State is playing for pride at this point, having lost its last six games and allowing just under 40 points per game in that stretch. Sacramento State’s most recent game with Northern Arizona was canceled due to the Camp Fire that is currently ravaging California.

North Dakota (6-4) at Northern Arizona (3-6, 2-4)‌ Saturday, 2 p.m. MT Flagstaff, Arizona J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome (10,000 FieldTurf) Pluto TV Series History: Northern Arizona leads the all-time series, 4-2.

Last Meeting: North Dakota won, 38-31, in 2016.

The Coaches: Bubba Schweigert is in his fifth year coaching North Dakota. Jerome Souers, the longesttenured coach in the conference, is in his 21st season at the helm.

Notes: Similar to MSU and UM, North Dakota hopes to end its season with a win to stay in the postseason picture.

North Dakota snapped a two-game skid last week with a 17-10 win over Portland State. After its game last week was canceled to due wildfires, Northern Arizona will look to snap a three-game losing streak to end the season.

No. 3 Weber State (8-2, 6-1) at Idaho State (6-4, 5-2)‌ Saturday, 2:30 p.m. MT Pocatello, Idaho Holt Arena (12,000 Helas Turf) Pluto TV

Series History: Weber State leads the all-time series, 42-14.

Last Meeting: Weber State won, 35-7, in 2017.

The Coaches: Jay Hill is in his fifth season guiding the Weber State program.

Rob Phenicie is in his second season as Idaho State’s head coach.

Notes: Weber State looks to cement its place as the conference champion as it hits the road at Idaho State with a fivegame winning streak. Idaho State only mustered 14 points a week ago against Cal Poly, a season low, but a win over Weber State could go a long way as it looks to grab a final playoff spot.

Southern Utah (1-9, 1-6) at Cal Poly (46, 3-4)‌ Saturday, 5 p.m. MT San Luis Obispo, California Alex G. Spanos Stadium (11,075 Natural Grass) Pluto TV Series History: Cal Poly leads the all-time series, 19-9.

Last Meeting: Southern Utah won, 20-14, in 2017.

The Coaches: Demario Warren is in his third year at the helm of Southern Utah. Tim Walsh is in his 10th season as the head coach of Cal Poly.

Notes: Cal Poly has scored less than 37 points only once this year and is averaging 43 points per game in its last five games, going 3-2 in that stretch.

Meanwhile, Southern Utah is allowing almost 42 points per game this season.

Idaho (4-6) at Florida (7-3)‌ Saturday, 10 a.m. MT Gainesville, Florida Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (88,548 Bermuda grass) ESPNU Series History: This is the first-ever meeting between Idaho and Florida.

Last Meeting: Idaho and Florida have never played before.

The Coaches: Paul Petrino, a Carroll College alum, is in his sixth season at Idaho. Dan Mullen is in his first season as Florida’s head coach.

Notes: After starting the season 2-2, Idaho has dropped four of its last six games, most recently a 46-27 loss to Montana. Florida just snapped a twogame skid of its own, defeating South Carolina 35-31 last week.

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255 Santa Ana, Calif.

282 San Marcos, Calif.

277 Bellflower, Calif.

210 Camas, Wash.

238 Las Vegas, Nev. 210 Missoula, Mont.

270 San Diego, Calif.

220 Helena, Mont.

225 Culbertson, Mont.

220 Kalispell, Mont.

216 Newtown Square, Penn.

284 Kalispell, Mont.

181 San Diego, Calif.

301 Tucson, Ariz.

247 Helena, Mont.

291 Great Falls, Mont.

272 Wenatchee, Wash.

336 Hillsboro, Ore. 335 Gig Harbor, Wash.

272 Vancouver, Wash.

282 San Diego, Calif.

273 Helena, Mont.

321 Owasso, Okla.

324 Duarte, Calif.

318 Litchfield Park, Ariz.

287 Missoula, Mont.

305 Cypress, Calif.

295 Fredericksburg, Va. 315 Caldwell, Idaho 191 Missoula, Mont.

235 Polson, Mont.

193 Portland, Ore. 190 Missoula, Mont.

219 Kalispell, Mont.

175 Helena, Mont.

215 Valier, Mont.

245 Billings, Mont.

245 Missoula, Mont.

150 San Diego, Calif.

285 Park City, Utah 176 Bellevue, Wash.

252 Billings, Mont.

234 Butte, Mont.

220 Kalispell, Mont.

290 Spring Grove, Pa. 231 Hillsboro, Ore. 295 West Hills, Calif.

265 Genesee, Idaho

WR 18 Samuel Akem

TE 88 OR 87 Colin Bingham -OR- Bryson Deming QB 11 Dalton Sneed

LT 78 Conlan Beaver

RB 25 Adam Eastwood

LG 70 Skyler Martin C 50 Cody Meyer RG 66 Cy Sirmon

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Mesa, Ariz.

Missoula, Mont.

Broken Arrow, Okla.

Fontana, Calif.

Kennewick, Wash.

RT 76 Colton Keintz

WR 81 Samori Toure

WR 16 Jerry Louie-McGee

K 89 Tim Semenza

MONTANA BACKUPS ON OFFENSE QB 2 Cam Humphrey, So. RB 24 Alijah Lee, Sr. WR 80 Mitch Roberts, R-Fr. WR 6 Keenan Curran, Sr. WR 7 Gabe Sulser, Fr. LT 75 Sean Anderson, Fr.

LG 74 Angel Villanueva, Jr. C 62 Dylan Eickmeyer, So. RG 67 Tyler Ganoung, Fr. RT 71 Payton Stoner, R-Fr. K 61 Adam Wilson, Jr.

MONTANA STARTING DEFENSE CB 3 Justin Calhoun

S 17 Robby Hauck

LB 33 Dante Olson

NB 13 Josh Sandry LB 42 Josh Buss

S2 Gavin Robertson

DE 79 R.J. Nelson DT 96 David Shaw DT 49 Jesse Sims DE 99 Reggie Tilleman

P 35 Eric Williams

CB 7 Dareon Nash

MONTANA BACKUPS ON DEFENSE LB 56 Marcus Welnel, R-Fr. LB 34 Jace Lewis, So. DE 57 Shayne Cochran, Sr. DE 44 Randy Rodriguez So. DT 93 Braydon Deming, R-Fr. DT 91 Eli Alford, Fr.

NB 14 Michael McGinnis, R-Fr. CB 23 Josh Egbo, So. CB 8 Lewis Cowans, So. S 30 Evan Epperly, Sr. S 10 Reid Miller, Sr.

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No. Name

OLB 91 Michael Jobman

BUCK 37 Bryce Sterk

SS 18 Brayden Konkol

MLB 41 Grant Collins

DT 96 Zach Wright

FS 5 Jahque Alleyne

OLB 35 Balue Chapman

NT 92 Tucker Yates DE 57 Tyrone Fa’anono

P 40 Jered Padmos

CB 2 Tyrel Thomas

MONTANA STATE BACKUPS ON DEFENSE BUCK 53 Kyle Finch, So. BUCK 10 Dante Sparaco, So. DT 39 Chase Benson, So. NT 90 James Williams, Fr. DE 95 Derek Marks, Jr. DE 99 Marcus Ferriter, Jr.

OLB 54 Walker Cozzie, Jr. MLB 47 Callahan O’Reilly, R-Fr. OLB 44 Daniel Hardy, So. CB 27 Damien Washington, Jr. FS 7 JoJo Henderson, Jr. SS 14 Keaton Anderson, R-Fr.

MONTANA STATE STARTING OFFENSE WR 85 Kevin Kassis

WR 10 Travis Jonsen

RT 66 Connor Wood RG 76 Lewis Kidd

QB 15 Troy Andersen

RB 22 Isaiah Ifanse

C 70 Alex Neale LG 51 Taylor Tuiasosopo

LT 63 Mitch Brott

WR 86 Lance McCutcheon TE 87 Connor Sullivan

K 23 Tristan Bailey

MONTANA STATE BACKUPS ON DEFENSE LT 66 Connor Wood, R-Fr. LG 59 Zach Redd, R-Fr. C 59 Zach Redd, R-Fr. RG 70 Alex Neale, Sr. RT 61 Jake Sessions, So. QB 7 Casey Bauman, Fr.

RB 28 Logan Jones, Sr. WR 84 Peyton Hanser, R-Fr. WR 88 John D’Agostino, Sr. WR 33 Coy Steel, R-Fr. TE 80 Curtis Amos, Sr. TE 97 Wilson Brott, Sr.

1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 40 41 42 43 44 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 65 66 67 68 69 70 72 73 74 75 76 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 99

Year

Greg Filer III Jr. Tyler Natee So. Tyrel Thomas So. Maleek Barkley Fr. James Campbell R-Fr. Jahque Alleyne Jr. Mekhi Metcalf Fr. Justin Cauley Fr. Casey Bauman Fr. JoJo Henderson Jr. Jalen Cole So. Jacob Hadley So. Travis Jonsen Jr. Dante Sparaco So. Willie Patterson So. Ty’rese Gibson Fr. Tucker Rovig F-Fr. Ty’rhae Gibson Fr. Karl Tucker II Jr. Keaton Anderson R-Fr. Ruben Beltran Fr. Troy Anderson So. Luke May So. Tadan Gilman R-Fr. Brayden Konkol Jr. Koby Duru Fr. Ty Okada R-Fr. Dre Jackson Sr. Level Price Jr. Fr. Isaiah Ifanse Fr. Tristan Bailey Jr. Lane Sumner Fr. Tyrel Burgess So. Shawn Borges R.-Fr. Damien Washington Jr. Logan Jones Sr. Kaleb Winterburn Fr. Todd Payne Fr. Davine Tullis Jr. Jory Choate Fr. Coy Steel R-Fr. Nolan Askelson Fr. Balue Chapman So. Quincy Kent-Schneider Fr. Bruce Sterk Jr. Brian Campbell So. Chase Benson So. Blake Allred Fr. Jered Padmos Jr. Grant Collins Sr. R.J. Fitzgerald So. Walker Cozzie Jr. Jacob Byrne Daniel Hardy So. Derryk Snell Fr. Sal Aguilar R-Fr. Callahan O’Reilly R-Fr. Ryan Davis So. Shane Perry R-Fr. Taylor Tuiasosopo So. Kyle Finch So. Chad Kanow So. Bryce Barker Jr. Seer Deines Fr. Tyrone Fa’anono Sr. Josh Hill Jr. Zach Redd R-Fr. Rylan Wilcox Fr. Jake Sessions So. Logan McDonald R-Fr. Mitch Brott Jr. Brody McKnight R-Fr. Connor Wood R-Fr. Jarrett Kessler So. Jarrod Asche So. Denver Krone So. Alex Neale Sr. Colin Hammock Jr. Ryan Barkley Fr. Byron Rollins Fr. Sean Hatten R-Fr. Lewis Kidd So. Joe Mcelroy Fr. Curtis Amos Jr. Sr. Jabarri Johnson Sr. Mark Estes Fr. Logan Kleinhans Fr. Peyton Hanser R-Fr. Kevin Kassis Jr. Lance McCutcheon So. Conor Sullivan Sr. John D Agostino Sr. Clark Judisch So. Treyton Pickering Fr. Michael Jobman So. Tucker Yates Sr. Kyle Rygg R-Fr. Travis Yates R.Fr. Derek Marks Jr. Zach Wright Sr. Wilson Brott Sr. Marcus Ferriter Jr.

Pos.

CB RB CB WR WR S WR RB QB CB CB LB QB DE WR CB QB CB RB DB QB RB/QB S LB S WR DB DB CB RB K RB RB S CB RB DB DE/LS WR LB WR LB LB LB DE S DE FB P/K LB FB LB K LB TE LB LB TE RB OL DL LB DE DL DL LB OL DE OL LS OT OL OL OL OL OL C OL OL DL OL OL OL TE WR WR WR WR WR WR TE WR TE TE DE DT DL DL DL DL TE DL

Hgt. 6-0 6-1 5-8 5-10 6-1 6-1 6-4 5-9 6-6 6-2 5-8 6-5 6-2 6-5 5-10 6-0 6-5 6-0 6-1 6-0 6-0 6-3 5-11 6-0 6-2 6-2 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 6-1 5-8 5-8 5-10 5-10 5-9 6-2 6-4 6-0 6-2 5-9 6-1 6-1 6-2 6-5 6-2 6-4 5-11 6-2 6-4 5-10 6-0 5-10 6-3 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-2 5-9 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-2 5-11 6-1 6-3 6-5 6-1 6-6 6-3 6-5 6-4 6-8 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-5 6-6 6-5 6-0 6-5 6-1 6-1 6-4 6-0 6-2 6-4 6-1 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-0 6-4 6-3 6-1 6-2 6-5 6-3

Wt.

Hometown

170 Compton, Calif.

260 Euless, Texas 170 Compton, Calif.

175 Austin, Texas 165 Palatka, Fla. 170 Virginia Beach, Va. 180 Seattle, Wash.

195 Venice, Cailf.

225 Sumas, Wash.

195 Salt Lake City, Utah 150 Carson, Calif.

220 Billings 210 Fullerton, Calif.

260 Engelwood, Colo.

175 Tacoma, Wash.

165 Lawndals, Calif.

205 Meridian, Idaho 160 Lawndals, Calif.

205 Great Falls 180 Billings 180 Peoria, Ariz.

215 Dillon 195 Whitefish 200 Kalispell 200 Belgrade 195 La Puenta, Calif.

165 Woodbury, Minn.

173 Atlanta, Ga. 170 Los Angeles 190 Bellevue, Wash.

215 Colorado Springs, Colo.

183 Huntley 160 Haines City, Fla. 180 Honolulu, Hawaii 176 Covina, Calif.

175 Kalispell 190 Helena 210 Idaho Falls, Idaho 195 Seattle, Wash.

185 Bozeman 175 Sheridan, Wyo. 205 Billings 205 Bozeman 200 Chanhassan, Minn.

250 Lynden, Wash.

195 Covington, Wash.

265 Helena 200 Billings 175 Boulder, Colo.

240 Bozeman 215 Dillon 215 Helena 165 Missoula 205 Beaverton, Ore. 235 Anchorage, Alaska 200 Santa Ana, Calif.

210 Bozeman 230 Billings 180 Danville, Calif.

314 Lancaster, Calif.

225 Dillon 205 Temecula, Calif.

225 Beaverton, Ore. 270 Connell, Wash.

270 Oxnard, Calif.

215 Kalispell 275 Meridian, Idaho 200 Missoula 276 Colstrip 175 Morago, Calif.

290 Billings 295 Sammamish, Wash.

310 Meridian, Idaho 220 Kalispell 300 Glendive 265 Augusta 285 Duvall, Wash.

275 Missoula 275 Durango, Colo.

250 Missoula 275 Bakersfield, Calif.

290 Fridley, Minn.

255 Missoula 230 Burleson, Texas 210 Oakland, Calif.

180 Kalispell 195 Bozeman 205 Billings 190 El Dorado, Calif.

190 Bozeman 240 Ennis 195 Bozeman 220 Conrad 220 Sunburst 211 Huntley 290 Colstrip 235 Eugene, Ore. 266 Placentia, Calif.

245 Belgrade 265 New Braunfels, Texas 265 Billings 245 Butte

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E10 — Missoulian, Saturday, November 17, 2018

GRIZZLY GAME DAY | PLAYERS TO WATCH

SCOUTING MONTANA STATE ‌QUARTERBACK: TROY ANDERSEN

DEFENSIVE LINE: BRYCE STERK

The 6-foot-3, 215-pound sophomore quarterback from Dillon has been relied upon to play quarterback in his first full season as an offensive player. A former running back and linebacker who was the Big Sky Freshman of the Year, Andersen displays his physicality and rushing ability as a bruising runner. He ranks 14th in the country with 109.2 rushing yards per game and third in the nation with 16 rushing touchdowns. Andersen is averaging 7.9 yards per carry with a long of 71 yards through 10 games. He’s completed 55.1 percent (81 of 147) of his passes for 74.9 yards per game with two touchdowns and six interceptions.

The 6-foot-5, 250-pound Buck from Lynden, Washington, has stepped in and dominated in his first year after transferring from the Washington Huskies. A hybrid lineman/linebacker, Sterk has been able to navigate his way to the backfield and ranks third in the conference with 14 tackles for loss. His 6.5 sacks are tied for the second most in the league. On a loaded line, defensive tackle Zach Wright has 8.5 tackles for loss and four sacks. Nose tackle Tucker Yates has 7.5 tackles for loss and a team-high four quarterback hurries. Defensive end Tyrone Fa’anono has 5.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one interception.

RUNNING BACK: ISAIAH IFANSE

LINEBACKER: GRANT COLLINS

The 5-foot-10, 190-pound true freshman running back from Bellevue, Washington, has broken out as the season as progressed in his first year of collegiate football. The 2017 Gatorade Player of the Year from the state of Washington, Ifanse ranks ninth in the conference with 78 rushing yards per game. In league play, he’s eighth with 88.4 rushing yards per contest. Ifanse is averaging 5.6 yards per rush on a team-high 139 carries, the longest of which went 74 yards. He has seven rushing touchdowns. Not much a receiving threat out of the backfield, he’s caught eight passes for 92 yards and one touchdown.

The 6-foot-4, 240-pound senior middle linebacker from Bozeman directs the linebacking corps in his return from a mid-season injury last year and a fourth shoulder surgery. Back on the field, Collins moved from the Buck position to linebacker and has produced in his new role. He’s second on the team with 60 total tackles in nine games, starting each of the past eight games. He’s added three tackles for loss and one pass breakup. Teammate Michael Jobman, a sophomore outside linebacker, is fifth on the team with 48 total tackles and has three tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, two pass breakups and one forced fumble.

WIDE RECEIVER: KEVIN KASSIS

DEFENSIVE BACK: BRAYDEN KONKOL

The 6-foot, 190-pound junior wide receiver from El Dorado, California, has been the standout pass catcher in an offense that doesn’t throw the football with regularity. Kassis has 42 of the team’s 128 receptions, or 32.8 percent, through 10 games, while the closest receiver has 19 receptions. With 481 receiving yards and a long of 53 yards, he’s averaging 11.5 yards per reception and 48.1 yards per game. Kassis has three touchdown catches, and the rest of the team has four. Logan Jones is the only other player with multiple touchdown catches, and he has two on five catches, all coming in the past two game.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound junior strong safety from Belgrade has stuffed the stat sheet in his move to the secondary after playing linebacker last season. Konkol leads the team with 71 total tackles, 11 more than the closest Montana State player. In getting to the backfield, he’s tallied two tackles for loss, one sack and one quarterback hurry. He’s recovered two fumbles, while the rest of the team has four. He’s added one interception and three pass breakups. Also in the secondary, free safety Jahque Alleyne has a team-high five interceptions and one forced fumble. Cornerback Greg Filer III has two interceptions and a team-best seven pass breakups.

OFFENSIVE LINE: ALEX NEALE

SPECIAL TEAMS: JERED PADMOS

The 6-foot-3, 285-pound senior center from Duvall, Washington, has anchored the offensive line that is heavy on run blocking. A long-time center, Neale spent the spring at guard before moving back to his usual spot snapping the ball. He’s started 32 games at center for the Cats since transferring from UNLV, where he played in five games as a true freshman. He’s one of three players on the Montana State offensive line who has started all 10 games this season. The others are sophomore guard Lewis Kidd and junior tackle Mitch Brott. Redshirt freshman tackle Connor Wood and sophomore guard Taylor Tuiasosopo have both started nine games.

The 6-foot-2, 175-pound junior punter from Boulder could be effective in neutralizing the Griz punt return game. An All-Big Sky Second Team selection last year, Padmos has posted a nearly identical season. He’s averaging 41.8 yards per punt, the fifth-best mark in the conference, on 50 punts with a long of 60 yards. He’s dropped 15 punts inside the 20-yard line, has forced four fair catches and has had just two touchbacks. In the kicking game, Tristan Bailey is 11 of 15 (73.3 percent) with a long of 50 yards. He’s missed three of his past four, and all four misses have come from 41 or more yards.

Missoulian, Saturday, November 17, 2018 — E11

GRIZZLY GAME DAY

Hauck has the historical edge vs. Cats Montana head coach went 5-2 vs. MSU in stint from 2003-09 FRANK GOGOLA 406mtsports.com‌

‌The Bobby Hauck era against Montana State got off to an unthinkable start.

In 2003, the Bobcats returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown against the program run by a special teams guru.

Hauck’s Montana football team lost on that day.

But by the time Hauck left for UNLV in 2009, he had the last laugh, winning five out of seven games in the series, including the final four. He was 2-2 against Mike Kramer and 3-0 against Rob Ash. Just like today, Montana had the more explosive team of the two. The Griz scored 33 or more points in four of the seven games, went 4-0 in those games and averaged 26.6 points in the series. The Cats never scored more than 27, which came in their first meeting, and averaged 16.3 points per game.

Running the ball down the

Hauck

Cats’ throat, Montana had more rushing yards than Montana State in five of seven games, going 4-1. In total, the Griz ran the ball 309 times and threw it 218 times, while the Cats had 229 runs and 220 passes. It’s the inverse of now, where the Griz are more balanced and the Cats are run heavy.

Similar to this year’s team, Montana had success when it didn’t turn the ball over.

The Griz didn’t commit a single turnover across the final three games and had a plus-9 turnover margin in going 3-0 to close Hauck’s tenure. They turned over the ball 10 times in their first four games and had a turnover margin of minus-5 in their 2-2 series start.

With Hauck back, the Griz are looking to end a two-game losing streak to the Cats and avoid their first three-game skid in the series since 1983-85.

How the Griz fared under Hauck:‌

In 2003, the Griz out-gained the Cats 369-195 in total yards and 23-10 in first downs but lost 27-20. Montana State’s Corey Smith returned the opening kickoff for a 90-yard

“Even when he left and went to UNLV and then San Diego State, we talked and he’d come visit me From E2 up here when he was recruiting,” Samson said. “When he was at Former Griz Kyle Samson also spent just the one year with San Diego State, he was up here in Montana recruiting, and he Hauck, but their relationship came to my house my second or didn’t end when Samson, now the Flathead High School football third year at Flathead.

“He helped me with having coach, transferred to play for his a guy to call and ask for advice. dad at Carroll College.

touchdown, and Kenneth Qualls added a 54-yard interception for a score. The Cats forced two turnovers, built a 27-10 lead with 12:29 to go and staved off a comeback. It was the first time the Griz lost in Bozeman since 1985 Montana responded with a 38-22 home win the next season with six scoring drives of 4:10 or shorter. Montana again turned the ball over three times but overcame those miscues with two touchdowns apiece from Lex Hilliard and Jefferson Heidelberger. The Griz rushed for 244 yards to the Cats’ 43. In a losing effort, Montana State’s Travis Lulay threw for 386 yards and Rick Gatewood had a rivalry game-high 235 receiving yards with one touchdown off a fake punt.

Hauck would suffer his final loss to the Cats in 2005, sharing the conference title with Montana State and Eastern Washington. The Griz were out-gained 370-220 and didn’t score until they trailed 16-0 in the fourth quarter of an eventual 16-6 loss. Montana quarterback Cole Bergquist threw an interception. It was Lulay’s third win in four seasons against the Griz.

The final low-scoring game of the series under Hauck came in 2006, a 13-7 Montana win. The defensive fest saw the teams go 5 of 33 (15.2 percent) on third downs and turn the ball over four times apiece. Montana quarterback Josh Swogger had a 54-yard touchdown pass to Eric Allen, and Dan Carpenter made two field goals for Montana. It was Mike Kramer’s last game as the Montana State coach, finishing 3-4 against the Griz.

Hauck made it back-to-back wins with his first victory in Bozeman, in 2007. The Griz got two touchdown catches by Allen and a three touchdown runs from Lex Hilliard in a blowout 41-20 win. The Griz posted an 11-0 regular-season record for the second time in program history and went 8-0 in conference for the second year in a row. Dan Carpenter had two field goals to set the FCS career record for makes in the win over the Cats and firstyear coach Chris Ash. Montana picked off two passes and didn’t commit a turnover for the first time under Hauck in the series.

Montana again put a beatdown on the Cats at home in 2008, wearing the throwback

yellow helmets and copper jerseys for the first time since 1995. The Griz didn’t commit a turnover, picked off two passes and recovered three fumbles, with George Mercer returning an interception for a 73-yard score. Marc Mariani had a receiving and a punt return touchdown, while Chase Reynolds had two touchdown runs. The Griz never trailed, avoiding an early deficit when they stopped the Cats on four straight plays inside the 3-yard line in the first quarter.

In what proved to be Hauck’s final Brawl of the Wild game, the Griz rolled to a 33-19 win after a wacky start that featured two safeties and a 2-2 tie in the second quarter. Marc Mariani and Dan Beaudin caught two touchdowns apiece as the Griz went 11-0 in the regular season for the second time in three years. The Griz picked off Montana State quarterback Cody Kempt twice and didn’t turn the ball over.

I’ve met with him a couple times.

We went down to his clinic in San Diego. I took my staff down there, and we were able to listen to him speak. He spent some extra time with our staff. We were super appreciative of that.”

Dow fell out of touch with Hauck when he and his wife Katie left their jobs in Boise to work overseas as a goodwill

ambassador. When he returned, he reached out to Hauck unsure if he’d get a response.

“I’d text him occasionally or shoot him a note of gratitude for the type of person I’d become,” Dow said. “I’d get an immediate response and couldn’t believe that because of all the players under his tenure must be in the thousands. He meant a lot to

me in a formative time in my upbringing. I don’t know that I could pick a guy I’d rather have in the role.”

Frank Gogola covers Griz football and prep sports for the Missoulian. Follow him on Twitter @FrankGogola or email him at Frank.Gogola@406mtsports. com.

Frank Gogola covers Griz football and prep sports for the Missoulian. Follow him on Twitter @FrankGogola or email him at Frank.Gogola@406mtsports. com.

E12 — Missoulian, Saturday, November 17, 2018

GRIZZLY GAME DAY

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his is for all the marbles.

When the Montana State Bobcats invade Washington-Grizzly Stadium to battle the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, there will be more than state bragging rights as stake.

More than an outside shot at the playoffs and an edge in the ongoing recruiting wars.

Think about it: Former Grizzly coach Bob Stitt’s inability to beat the Bobcats the past two years no doubt expedited his departure. No doubt.

Likewise, former Montana State coach Rob Ash’s 2-7 record against the Grizzlies probably hurt his chances of sticking around in Bozeman longer. The guy was a solid coach and a class act, but he seemed to have trouble lighting a fire under his team for the Brawl of the Wild.

Don’t let anyone tell you it’s just one game of 11.

Coaching jobs are put in jeopardy by multiple Brawl losses. You better believe Griz coach Bobby Hauck knows all about it.

Montana State is riding high right now. The Cats have assured themselves of a winning record for the first time in four years and they’re ranked No. 25.

Montana is also a confident bunch these days.

Two straight blowout wins on the road will do that for you.

Anyone who tells you they know what’s going to happen Saturday is blowing smoke. This game is a toss-up, which only adds to the excitement.

It might just come down

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KYLE HOUGHTALING

FRANK GOGOLA

56-16 50-22 57-15 to turnovers. Montana has not had a giveaway since its last home game against UC Davis. Montana State has coughed up one fumble per game in its last two wins.

No. 25 Montana State at Montana: Montana State likes to run the football. If the Cats are able to run consistently on the Grizzlies, they’re going to win. I’m predicting the Griz are going to have a solid performance containing the run.

Just as important, Montana has a more explosive offense. If the Griz fall behind early, they’re better equipped to rally for a win.

Taking that into consideration and Montana’s respectable performances playing ranked teams in Missoula this year, I’m picking the Griz to pull the upset. Bill: Grizzlies 27, Bobcats 24. Frank: Montana 31, Montana State 30. Kyle: Griz 30, Cats 28.

No. 3 Weber State at Idaho State: From a records standpoint, this is the marquee game in the Big Sky Conference this week. There’s major playoff ramifications for the Wildcats. They could earn an elite seed, which would guarantee them home-field advantage in the playoffs up until the finals. Plus they would secure at least a share of the league title. The Bengals suffered a shocking 37-14 loss at Cal Poly last week, which makes me wonder if maybe their best days are behind them this season. Bill: Wildcats 38, Bengals 24. Frank: Weber State 34, Idaho State 28. Kyle: Wildcats 31, Bengals 27.

Idaho at No. 15 Florida: Hey, maybe Tim Tebow will be on the sidelines and the Vandals will

get a chance to meet him. If they do, that’ll probably be their only highlight on Saturday morning.

This game falls in the category of laugher. On the other hand, if Idaho should pull the miracle of all miracles a week after getting crushed by Montana, then the Griz can boast they’re as good as the No. 15 team in the country, right?

Go Vandals! Bill: Florida 56, Idaho 6. Frank: Florida 49, Idaho 9.

Kyle: Gators 50, Idaho 10.

Sac State at No. 9 UC Davis: The Aggies, like Weber State, are hoping to lock up a first-round bye in the playoffs. That, and the fact they can secure a share of the Big Sky title, gives them more than enough incentive to be razor sharp Saturday. Bill: Aggies 51, Hornets 20. Frank: UC Davis 42, Sacramento State 21. Kyle: Aggies 37, Sac State 17.

Southern Utah at Cal Poly: The Thunderbirds have lost three in a row at home and four in a row overall. The Mustangs are coming off arguably their biggest win of the season at Idaho State. Plus it’s senior night, so my hunch is that Cal Poly is going to finish strong.

Bill: Mustangs 30, Thunderbirds 21. Frank: Cal Poly 38, Southern Utah 28. Kyle: Stangs 27, T-Birds 20.

North Dakota at Northern Arizona: The Fighting Hawks are hungry to strengthen their playoff resume in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Northern Arizona did not play last weekend at Sac State because of wildfires, and prior to that the Jacks were mired in a three-game skid.

My hunch is that North Dakota will emerge victorious in a close one.

Bill: Hawks 35, Jacks 31. Frank: North Dakota 28, Northern Arizona 17. Kyle: UND 24, NAU 21.

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Missoulian, Saturday, November 17, 2018 — E13

GRIZZLY GAME DAY | STAT PACK

BY THE NUMBERS ‌MONTANA (6-4) STATISTICS

Griz Opp Scoring average 34.8 28.5 Rushing yards 1706 1742 Avg./Rush 5.2 4.1 Passing 234-376-7 206-362-10 Passing yards 2635 2461 Average per pass 7.0 6.8 Total offense 4341 4203 Average per play 6.1 5.3 3rd-down conv.

58-146 64-165 Time of possession 28:01 31:59 Fumbles-lost 14-11 17-7 Kick returns 31-24.3 35-16.1 Punt returns 24-9.3 14-6.8 Punting 56-40.0 61-41.4 Sacks by-yards 24-169 21-139 Montana 109 87 83 69 - 348 Opponents 72 53 48 112 - 285

‌Offensive leaders

‌Rushing Dalton Sneed 112-654 (5.8 ypc.), long 75, 6 TDs Adam Eastwood 115-491 (4.3 ypc.), long 68, 8 TDs Jeremy Calhoun 41-206 (5.0 ypc.), long 22, 2 TDs Gabe Sulser 4-133 (33.2 ypc), long 59, 1 TD Jerry Louie-McGee 8-101 (12.6 ypc.), long 36, 1 TD Alijah Lee 26-95 (3.7 ypc.), long 20, 1 TD Levi Janacaro 8-29 (3.6 ypc.), long 8 Garrett Graves 5-15 (3.0 ypc.), long 10 Samori Toure 1-13 Rey Green 1-(-1) Colin Bingham 1-(-1) Tanner Wilson 1-(-3) Team 5-(-5) (-1.0 ypc.)

Cam Humphrey 3-(-21) (-7.0 ypc.) ‌Passing Sneed 219-350-7, 2369 yards, long 59, 20 TDs Humphrey 13-24-0, 241 yards, long 68, 2 TDs Keenan Curran 1-1-0, 25 yards, 1 TD Mitch Roberts 1-1-0, 0 yards ‌Receiving Samuel Akem 53-732 (13.8 ypc.), long 68, 12 TDs Louie-McGee 40-435 (10.9 ypc.), long 33, 2 TDs Samori Toure 36-432 (12.0 ypc.), long 41, 2 TDs Curran 31-349 (11.3 ypc.), long 33, 2 TDs Eastwood 29-168 (5.8 ypc.), long 21 Colin Bingham 12-93 (7.8 ypc.), long 25, 1 TD Bryson Deming 8-110 (13.8 ypc.), long 45 Matt Rensvold 8-89 (11.1 ypc.), long 45, 2 TDs Sulser 7-87 (12.4 ypc.), long 59, 2 TDs Lee 5-93 (18.6 ypc.), long 37 Calhoun 3-41 (13.7 ypc), long 26 Roberts 1-6 Sneed 1-0

‌Defensive leaders

‌Tackles LB Dante Olson 133, 53 unassisted S Robby Hauck 85, 38 unassisted LB Josh Buss 65, 31 unassisted S Reid Miller 57, 33 unassisted

LB Jace Lewis 57, 22 unassisted S Josh Sandry 54, 29 unassisted CB Justin Calhoun 47, 32 unassisted S Gavin Robertson 47, 27 unassisted DT Jesse Sims 39, 10 unassisted DE Reggie Tilleman 37, 13 unassisted DT David Shaw 29, 6 unassisted CB Dareon Nash 22, 16 unassisted DE RJ Nelson 20, 9 unassisted DE Braydon Deming 19, 7 unassisted S Evan Epperly 18, 11 unassisted LB Marcus Welnel 15, 9 unassisted LB Shayne Cochran 11, 3 unassisted ‌Tackles for loss LB Olson 11.0-55 S Hauck 2.5-8 LB Buss 9.0-49 CB Calhoun 1.0-11 LB Lewis 7.0-29 S Robertson 1.0-11 DE Tilleman 5.0-6 DE Nelson 1.0-7 DE Deming 4.0-17 DE Jed Nagler 1.0-6 LB Welnel 3.5-11 LB Cochran 1.0-2 DT Sims 3.5-7 5 with 0.5 ‌Sacks LB Olson 6.0-43 S Robertson 1.0-11 LB Buss 5.5-44 DE Nagler 1.0-6 LB Lewis 2.5-20 DT Sims 1.0-3 DE Deming 2.0-14 DE Tilleman 1.0-2 LB Welnel 2.0-9 DT Shaw 0.5-3 CB Calhoun 1.0-11 DL Andrew Harris 0.5-3 ‌Interceptions CB Dareon Nash 2-40, 1 TD S Sandry 2-32 LB Olson 2-51 LB Buss 1-0 S Miller 2-37 CB Calhoun 1-0 ‌Fumbles forced-recovered LB Buss 3-2, 1 TD WR Louie-McGee 1-0 LB Olson 3-0 S Miller 0-2 LB Welnel 2-0 CB Nash 0-1 DT Sims 1-0 DT Shaw 0-1 CB Calhoun 1-0 LS Matthew DE Deming 1-0 O’Donoghue 0-1 ‌Pass breakups CB Nash 7 LB Buss 2 CB Calhoun 6 LB Lewis 1 S Sandry 5 S Epperly 1 S Hauck 4 CB Lewis Cowans 1 LB Olson 3 DE Tilleman 1 S Miller 2 DT Shaw 1

‌Special teams leaders

‌PATs/Field goals Tim Semenza 38-41/12-15, long 42, 74 points ‌Punting Eric Williams 52-2155 (41.4 ypp.), long 59, 19 inside 20, 5 touchbacks, 4 50+ ‌Punt returns Louie-McGee 23-215 (9.3 ypr.), long 46 Welnel 1-9 ‌Kickoff returns Malik Flowers 20-538 (26.9 ypr.), long 95, 1 TD Justin Calhoun 6-107 (17.8 ypr.), long 26 Gavin Crow 2-54 (27.0 ypr.), long 26 Gabe Sulser 2-41 (20.5 ypr.), long 23 Samori Toure 1-12

Montana State (6-4) STATISTICS

Michael Jobman 48, 30 unassisted Tucker Yates 38, 21 unassisted

Zach Wright 36, 19 unassisted

MSU Opp Greg Filer III 30, 23 unassisted Scoring average 29.6 27.9 JoJo Henderson 28, 16 unassisted Rushing yards 2269 1969 Tyrel Thomas 28, 21 unassisted Avg./Rush 5.8 4.6 Jahque Alleyne 27, 17 unassisted Passing 128-223-8 175-305-10 Derek Marks 26, 18 unassisted Passing yards 1370 2022 Walker Cozzie 20, 13 unassisted Average per pass 6.1 6.6 Chad Kanow 19, 11 unassisted Total offense 3639 3991 Chase Benson 18, 10 unassisted Average per play 5.9 5.4 Jalen Cole 18, 16 unassisted 3rd-down conv.

41-125 68-163 Jacob Hadley 16, 9 unassisted Time of possession 27:23 32:23 Shawn Borges 14, 10 unassisted Fumbles-lost 13-3 11-6 Damien Washington 11, 9 unassisted Kick returns 21-24.1 32-24.1 Dante Sparaco 10, 8 unassisted Punt returns 9-11.9 18-5.1 ‌Tackles for loss Punting 53-41.7 46-41.0 Sterk 14.0-47 Konkol 2.0-3 Byron Rollins Sacks by-yards 19-84 9-64 Wright 8.5-19 Sparaco 2.0-3 1.0-2 Montana State 75 77 84 60 - 296 Yates 7.5-15 Andersen 1.0-8 Cozzie 1.0-1 Opponents 59 105 61 54 - 279 Fa’anono 5.5-21 James Cole 1.0-1 Marks 4.5-17 Williams 1.0-5 Daniel Hardy ‌OFFENSIVE LEADERS Jobman 3.0-14 Borges 1.0-4 0.5-3 ‌Rushing Collins 3.0-6 Washington 1.0-4 Kyle Finch 0.5-0 Troy Andersen 138-1092 (7.9 ypc.), long 71, 16 TDs Hadley 2.0-6 Filer III 1.0-2 Isaiah Ifanse 139-780 (5.6 ypc.), long 74, 7 TDs ‌Sacks Travis Jonsen 29-172 (5.9 ypc.), long 23, 4 TDs Sterk 6.5-32 Marks 2.0-9 Konkol 1.0-2 Logan Jones 13-73 (5.6 ypc.), long 16 Wright 4.0-11 Andersen 1.0-8 Jobman 0.5-6 Kevin Kassis 6-60 (10.0 ypc.), long 33 Fa’anono 2.5-16 Hadley 1.0-3 Hardy 0.5-3 Willie Patterson 10-38 (3.8 ypc.), long 13 ‌ I nterceptions Tyler Natee 12-34 (2.8 ypc.), long 7, 2 TDs Alleyne 4-102 Fa’anono 1-11 Tucker Rovig 12-26 (2.2 ypc.), long 11 Filer III 2-27, 1 TD Sparaco 1-0 Maleek Barkley 7-5 (0.7 ypc.), long 4, 1 TD Konkol 1-12 Lane Sumner 3-4 (1.3 ypc.), long 3 ‌ F umbles forced-recovered Karl Tucker II 5-4 (0.8 ypc.), long 2 Fa’anono 1-0 Cole 1-0 Hadley 0-1 Coy Steel 1-1 Jobman 1-0 Keato Sparaco 0-1 James Campbell 1-(-1) Henderson 1-0 Anderson 1-0 Finch 0-1 TEAM 13-(-19) (-1.5 ypc.)

Thomas 1-0 Konkol 0-2 ‌Passing Alleyne 1-0 Yates 0-1 Andersen 81-147-6, 749 yards, long 53, 2 TDs ‌Pass breakups Rovig 42-68-2, 584 yards, long 47, 4 TDs Filer III 7 Jobman 2 Yates 1 Jonsen 4-5-0, 33 yards, long 17, 1 TD Thomas 4 Henderson 2 Borges 1 Casey Bauman 1-1-0, long 4 Alleyne 3 Marks 2 Anderson 1 ‌Receiving Konkol 3 Washington 2 Bryce Barker 1 Kassis 42-481 (11.5 ypc.), long 53, 3 TDs Cole 3 Collins 1 Patterson 19-204 (10.7 ypc.), long 42 Sterk 2 Fa’anono 1 Connor Sullivan 15-141 (9.4 ypc.), long 21 Jonsen 14-134 (9.6 ypc.) long 50 Lance McCutcheon 13-177 (13.6 ypc.), long 47, 1 TD Ifanse 8-92 (11.5 ypc.) long 27, 1 TD ‌PATs/Field goals Jones 5-39 (7.8 ypc.), long 18, 2 TDs Tristan Bailey 33-36/11-15, long 50, 66 points Tucker II 5-23 (4.6 ypc.), long 9 ‌Punting John D’Agostino 2-30 (15.0 ypc), long 19 Jered Padmos 50-2088 (41.8 ypp.), long Andersen 1-32 60, 15 inside 20, 2 touchbacks Wilson Brott 1-15 Troy Andersen 3-121 (40.3 ypp.), long Curtis Amos Jr. 1-4 45, 2 inside 20, 1 touchback ‌Punt returns Kevin Kassis 9-107 (11.9 ypr.), long 39 ‌ K ickoff returns ‌Tackles Kevin Kassis 8-191 (23.9 ypr.), long 69 Brayden Konkol 71, 45 unassisted Willie Patterson 6-142 (23.7 ypr.), long 38 Grant Collins 60, 34 unassisted Jahque Alleyne 5-119 (23.8 ypr.), long 29 Tyrone Fa’anono 52, 36 unassisted Logan Jones 2-54 (27.0 ypr.), long 35 Bryce Sterk 51, 33 unassisted

‌Special teams leaders

‌Defensive leaders

‌Big Sky Individual Leaders ‌Total Offense

G Plays Yds Yds Pg Gueller,Idaho St. 9 372 2,995 332.8 Sneed,Montana 10 462 3,023 302.3 Maier,UC Davis 10 455 2,856 285.6 Barriere,Eastern Wash. 8 230 1,641 205.1 Bridge-Ga,Northern Ariz. 7 257 1,422 203.1 ‌Scoring

G PT FG FGA Pts Avg Andersen,Montana St. 10 0 0 0 96 9.6 Alcobenda,E. Wash. 10 55 13 13 93 9.3 Sheidow,Idaho St. 9 46 12 18 79 8.8 Gilliam,UC Davis 10 0 0 0 80 8.0 Protheroe,Cal Poly 10 0 0 0 78 7.8 ‌Leading Rushers

G Car RuYD Tds Yds Pg Protheroe,Cal Poly 10 329 1,627 13 162.7 Davis,Weber St. 9 197 1,160 8 128.9

Dotson,Sacramento St. 9 171 1,093 9 121.4 Andersen,Montana St. 10 138 1,092 16 109.2 Madison,Idaho St. 9 172 879 11 97.7 ‌Leading Passers

G Att Cp InL Yds Tds Pts Gueller,Idaho St. 9 276 154 7 2,634 24 159.6 Maier,UC Davis 10 431 273 6 2,909 27 137.9 Sneed,Montana 10 350 219 7 2,369 20 134.3 Barriere,Ea. Wash. 8 175 103 3 1,287 8 132.3 Constanti,Weber St. 9 235 148 8 1,538 12 128.0 ‌Receiving Yards Per Game

G Ct ReYd RecYD Gueller,Idaho St. 9 49 1,091 121.2 Wesley,Northern Colo. 10 57 1,050 105.0 Webster,Eastern Wash. 10 55 925 92.5 Dean,Idaho St. 9 42 810 90.0 Doss,UC Davis 10 84 849 84.9 ‌Interceptions Per Game

G InG Yds TD IPG Alleyne,Montana St. 8 5 102 0 .6 Johnson,Northern Ariz. 9 4 88 0 .4 Boyd Jr.,Northern Colo. 10 4 97 1 .4 Stice,Weber St. 10 4 72 0 .4 Aguirre,Idaho St. 9 3 112 0 .3 Brown,Idaho St. 9 3 31 1 .3 Dorsey,Northern Ariz.

9 3 10 0 .3 Frasch,Cal Poly 9 3 0 0 .3 Benjamin,Weber St. 10 3 41 0 .3 Moe,UC Davis 10 3 61 0 .3 Tucker,Eastern Wash. 10 3 44 0 .3 Sutton,Northern Ariz.

7 2 0 0 .3 Graves,Idaho St. 8 2 38 0 .3 ‌Punt Returns

G PRYd Yds Avg Davis,Weber St. 9 14 224 16.0 Ungerer,Idaho 10 13 190 14.6

Louie-McG,Montana 10 23 215 9.3 Shaheed,Weber St. 10 13 99 7.6 Thomas,UC Davis 10 22 137 6.2 ‌Kickoff Returns

G No KRYd Avg Shaheed,Weber St. 10 13 442 34.0 Cockett,Southern Utah 9 12 370 30.8 Flowers,Montana 10 20 538 26.9 Modise,UC Davis 10 26 634 24.4 Dorton,Eastern Wash. 10 15 323 21.5 Ison,Northern Colo.

11 20 425 21.3 Yancy,Idaho St. 9 12 243 20.3 Cotton,Idaho 10 12 238 19.8 ‌Punting

G Punts Avg Alcobenda,Eastern Wash. 10 37 45.9 Arnson,Northern Ariz.

9 46 45.0 Coffey,Idaho 10 55 44.6

Miller,Southern Utah 10 47 42.6 Padmos,Montana St. 10 50 41.8 Root,Northern Colo.

10 45 41.7 Williams,Montana 10 52 41.4 Whelan,UC Davis 10 53 41.3 Ryan,Idaho St. 9 39 40.1 Lloyd,Weber St. 10 62 39.9 Niesner,Portland St. 10 47 38.8 Hoolihan,Sacramento St. 9 50 38.3 Sublette,Cal Poly 10 50 38.2 ‌Field Goals

G FG FGA Pct PG Tuttle,Weber St. 10 15 23 .000 1.50 Sheidow,Idaho St. 9 12 18 .000 1.33 Alcobenda,Eastern Wash. 10 13 13 .000 1.30 Medeiros,Sacramento St. 8 10 15 .000 1.25 Semenza,Montana 10 12 15 .000 1.20 Vega,Cal Poly 9 10 11 .000 1.11

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GRIZ TRIVIA ‌1. What was Bobby Hauck’s record against Montana State in his stint from 2003-09? a) 4-3 b) 7-0 c) 5-2 d) 6-1

2. The Griz have lost two games in a row to the Cats. When was the last time they were beaten in three straight games? a) 1975-77 b) 1983-85 c) 2002-04 d) 2010-12

3. Montana and Montana State are each 6-4 heading into Saturday’s game. When was the last time they both had a winning record heading into the Brawl of the Wild? a) 2017 b) 2013 c) 2011 d) 2014 Answers: 1) C. 2) B. 3) D.

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