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• 6 former Griz join NFL teams Play Video

  April 30, 2012 8:05 PM

  People that know former Griz football standout Jabin Sambrano know he's got a contagious smile and two days after signing a free agent deal with the Indianapolis Colts, he's still beaming. Sambrano said he had opportunities with two different NFL teams, but signed with the Colts because team officials... more »

• Delaney oversees first Griz practice as head coach Play Video

  April 11, 2012 11:41 AM

  MISSOULA- Mick Delaney hit the field at Washington-Grizzly Stadium for his first practice as the new head coach, walking from drill to drill, giving advice, but mostly giving lots of pats on the back to his players. He served the last four years as assistant coach and associate head... more »

• Delaney hits the field, 1st day as Griz head coach Play Video

  April 10, 2012 7:26 PM

  MISSOULA- The Griz had their first practice Tuesday afternoon under their new head coach. Mick Delaney was back on familiar turf, where he served the last four years as assistant coach and associate head coach. When he got the call from President Engstrom asking him to take over, he... more »

• Delaney to lead Griz throughout 2012 season

  April 6, 2012 5:55 PM

  MISSOULA- There are still more questions than answers surrounding the Griz football program. But now we know officially that Mick Delaney will lead the team throughout the 2012 season. On Friday, UM President Royce Engstrom confirmed that the interim head coach will hold that position for the rest of... more »

• Griz football team releases letter to Griz Nation

  March 30, 2012 5:11 PM

  The Griz football team released a letter Friday addressing parents, Griz Nation, The University of Montana, and the citizens of Missoula regarding allegations and actions of players and the firing of Head Coach Robin Pflugr ad and Athletic Director Jim O'D ay . The letter states: We write this... more »

• VIDEO: Pflugrad, O'Day address sudden dismissal Play Video

  March 29, 2012 6:21 PM

  MISSOULA- University of Montana (UM) Griz Football Head Coach Robin Pflugrad and UM Director of Athletics Jim O'Day were dismissed from their positions Thursday morning. In individual interviews with KPAX, both expressed shock and sudden surprise in their firing. Pflugrad said during his 12-minute meeting with UM President... more »

• Griz set to begin spring football drills

  March 16, 2012 11:54 PM

  MISSOULA- The University of Montana Grizzly football team begins their 2012 spring practice sessions on Monday, March 19, and third-year head coach Robin Pflugrad and his staff will be scrutinizing their players more than ever, as the Griz need to replace 16 starters from their outstanding team of a season... more »

• Griz to play spring football game under the lights

  March 8, 2012 11:38 PM

  MISSOULA - Let there be light! The University of Montana football team will play its annual spring game under the lights at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Kickoff is at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14. The goal of the athletic department is to set a Football Championship Subdivision record for the... more »

• Coach Pflugrad comments on Griz 2012 recruiting class Play Video

  February 1, 2012 7:52 PM

  MISSOULA- In regards to the 2012 Griz football recruiting class Coach Robin Pflugrad says that this year the Griz football program has probably had a better jump on things than the previous two years. "With our team camp and our individual camp. I think that we knew the players... more »

• Griz face challenging 2012 football schedule

  January 9, 2012 9:10 PM

  MISSOULA- The University of Montana's 2012 football schedule was released Monday. It features six home games, with four Big Sky Conferences foes along with two nonconference Football Championship Subdivision squads. "This should be an exciting schedule for Grizzly fans," said UM Director of Athletics Jim O'Day. "It combines great... more »

• Missoula PD: Officers justified in tasing Griz FB players Play Video

  December 21, 2011 6:59 PM

  MISSOULA - The Missoula Police chief Mark Muir says officers did not use excessive force the night they tased two Montana Griz football players, after responding to a report of a loud party. "The officers were justified in using force against the suspects, including the use of a Taser,... more »

• Plea deal reached in Griz FB players tasing incident Play Video

  December 20, 2011 7:35 PM

  MISSOULA- A pair of Montana Griz football players have reached a plea deal in the October tasing incident, when officers responded to a call of a loud party. Cornerback Trumaine Johnson pled "no contest" to disorderly conduct and in exchange for his plea, the obstructing a peace officer and... more »

• Griz fans jump on tickets for next FCS playoff game Play Video

  December 4, 2011 7:57 PM

  MISSOULA- Griz fans lined up at the Adams Center anxious to get their tickets for Friday night's game with some folks lining up at 10:30 Sunday morning. Tickets went on sale at 1 p.m. at the Adams Center Box Office and online and UM Associate Athletic Director for Internal... more »

• Senator Tester stops by Griz football practice Play Video

  December 2, 2011 7:14 PM

  MISSOULA - All of the Grizzly football players are gearing up for Saturday's big game. The Griz got a special surprise Friday when Senator Jon Tester stopped by campus to wish them good luck against Central Arkansas. "Thank you all very much for what you do, play a... more »

• McKnight, McSurdy share UM MVP award Play Video

  November 21, 2011 8:54 PM

  MISSOULA- Kicker/punter Brody McKnight and linebacker Caleb McSurdy were the co-recipients of The University of Montana's 2011 Steve Carlson Award, given annually to the team's Most Valuable Player(s). Montana's football team awards were presented by UM head football coach Robin Pflugrad on Sunday (Nov. 20) afternoon at the annual... more »

• Two Griz honored for academics

  November 14, 2011 11:38 PM

  MISSOULA, MT - The University of Montana's Bobby Alt (91) and Bryan Waldhauser (50) were recently named to the prestigious Capital One Academic All-District 7 team by College Sports Information Director's of America (CoSIDA). Both players will now advance to the Capital One Academic All-American Team ballot, where first-... more »

• What colors do you bleed? Play Video

  November 14, 2011 8:14 PM

  "You see the license plates, the merchandise, and hear the chatter, but in the town of Kalispell, just two hours away from Missoula, the Maroon and Silver seems awfuly strong," said one Montana football fan. "Grizzlies will do it. Grizzlies, Grizzlies,Grizzlies. Well it's the Grizzlies of course....I'm pulling for... more »

• Giving toys to kids at this week's Griz game

  November 4, 2011 4:43 PM

  MISSOULA- A former Griz player returns to collect toys for local kids at this weekend's Griz game. Former Griz offensive lineman Chris Orwig started the drive in 2004 after realizing the potential the 25,000 fans, who pack Washington-Grizzly Stadium, could have to make a difference in the community. Fans... more »

• Griz football nears annual toy drive

  October 28, 2011 5:53 PM

  MISSOULA- University of Montana football players want you to help them score a touchdown this holiday season. The Griz plan their seventh annual Griz for Kids Toy Drive on Saturday, November 5th at Washington Grizzly Stadium. "Griz for Kids is a great cause that allows the community to give... more »

• Griz clicking right now on the gridiron Play Video

  October 19, 2011 9:44 AM

  MISSOULA- It's very difficult to spread out the spotlight for an entire football unit when everything just seems to be working. The Grizzlies defensive line came out of Saturday's win over Portland State with most of the accolades, pressuring quarterback Connor Kavanaugh throughout the contest. But the secondary has... more »

• UM fans make a "grizzly" mess Play Video

  October 1, 2011 9:39 PM

  MISSOULA- It's all fun and games until someone has to clean up. At least that seems to be the opinion of those cleaning up after messy Griz fans. "It can be kind of gross when there is like liquid and things," said high school Key Club member, Kayla Martin.... more »

• UM staff shows their support for the Grizzlies

  October 1, 2011 5:47 PM

  MISSOULA-This weekend may be all about the Griz football players, but they would be nothing without their fans. UM staff were preparing for the big game throughout the week. The theme for the University of Montana's homecoming this year was family. But university staff is making sure everyone knows... more »

• Griz fans back in action Play Video

  September 3, 2011 7:44 PM

  MISSOULA- Football fans, the season is officially back as the Montana Grizzlies hit the field for the new season, although it didn't come as early as we expected it. Before the game even started, Griz nation was dealt a swift blow, when the St. Louis Rams announced they cut... more »

• Griz motivated to challenge Tennessee Play Video

  August 31, 2011 9:54 AM

  MISSOULA- University of Montana football begins another season this Saturday night and the Grizzlies have bitten off quite a first opponent. Montana will take on the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville and while the Griz will be huge underdogs for their trip to Rocky Top, the chance to shine on... more »

• Griz get ready to tangle with Tennessee Play Video

  August 29, 2011 9:13 AM

  MISSOULA- The Montana Grizzlies football team will not be hosting a team like Western State this year for their first game of the season. Instead they are the Western State as they head into the third largest stadium in the country. The very first meeting ever between the University... more »

• Johnson receives more pre-season football honors

  July 22, 2011 7:19 PM

  MISSOULA, MT - Sports Network named University of Montana senior cornerback Trumaine Johnson a first-team All-American. Johnson is also one of 36 defensive backs on the College Football Performance Awards watch list. Senior Antwon Moutra is one of 39 players to make the wide receivers watch list. Junior Jordan Tripp... more »

• Football pre-season honors continue for Griz

  July 20, 2011 6:05 PM

  MISSOULA- Griz senior cornerback Trumaine Johnson is a first-team member of Phil Steele's All-America team. Earlier this week, Johnson was named to the pre-season All-Big sky Conference team and one of 20 players on the early watch list for the Buck Buchanan Award. Seven other Big Sky members picked... more »

• Pflugrad picks some Griz football standouts Play Video

  April 14, 2011 12:15 AM

  MISSOULA- There are just six practices remain for Montana football this spring and that means only 6 more chances to impress the coaches before fall camp. A number of Grizzlies have already turned some heads. And for our Athletes of the Week, we let head coach Robin Pflugrad tell... more »

• Griz receivers experienced and confident Play Video

  April 13, 2011 12:11 AM

  MISSOULA- Chase Reynolds, Justin Roper, Andrew Selle, Erik Stoll, Tyler Hobbs are just a few of the stellar seniors the the Griz will need to replace when they step back on the field next Fall. But one unit that returns almost everyone is looking pretty sharp this spring. The... more »

• Griz players Loving fast-paced offense in Spring drills

  April 12, 2011 5:27 PM

  MISSOULA- The unthinkable happened last Fall in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Montana didn't only lose out on another Big Sky Conference championship, they also missed the FCS playoffs for the first time in almost two decades. A struggling offense took most of the blame as the Griz suffered turnovers and inconsistency... more »

• Griz resume spring football drills Play Video

  April 11, 2011 9:25 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana Grizzly football team returned to action this afternoon, holding about a two-and-a-half-hour practice in Washington-Grizzly Stadium after a week off over spring break. Coach Robin Pflugrad's team worked primarily on position-oriented drills, along with some work on perimeter running and its short passing... more »

• Griz still sorting out QB quandary Play Video

  March 28, 2011 9:27 AM

  MISSOULA- Is there any more iconic position in all of sports than the quarterback? The leader of the offense with 10 men all looking back at him in the huddle, that's what the Montana Grizzlies need to find this offseason.. Saturday's first scrimmage of the Spring only looked to... more »

• Griz coaches get first look at transfer QB Montana Play Video

  March 22, 2011 6:40 PM

  MISSOULA- College football is full of turnover. Every year, every team needs to fill some big holes and the Montana Grizzlies have a giant gap at the most important position on the field. They only return a combined 26 career pass attempts at quarterback. Montana brought in one transfer... more »

• Montana to play football at Montana

  February 14, 2011 10:24 PM

  MISSOULA - Nate Montana, son of NFL great Joe Montana, transferred from Notre Dame to the University of Montana. "He has enrolled and started classes today," said UM Athletic Director Jim O'Day. "(He) will be walking on to the football team." Montana did not see any action at... more »

• Pflugrad calls Hawaii WR steal of recruiting class

  February 8, 2011 7:50 PM

  MISSOULA - University of Montana head football coach Robin Pflugrad gushed about every one of his newest recruits last week. But, he did single out one player he thought could be the steal of the class. Wide receiver Hassan Richardson out of Hawaii really caught the coach's eye. The... more »

• UM announces 2011 football recruiting class

  February 2, 2011 6:10 PM

  MISSOULA - College football is king in many parts of this sports crazy country and once the season ended, fans across the nation couldn't wait until Wednesday. It was national signing day, where every school announced their newest class of recruits. Montana welcomed 23 new players into the Grizzly... more »

• Two more Montanans headed to Griz

  February 2, 2011 3:19 PM

  GREAT FALLS - Gavin Hagfors and Nelo Butler will continue their football careers at the University of Montana. The C.M. Russell and Helena High School star running backs were officially announced in the Griz recruiting class of 2011 Wednesday and are part of 11 Treasure State athletes who will... more »

• Butte Central star changes commitment from Cats to Griz

  December 28, 2010 12:42 AM

  Butte Central star Aschan Richards has changed his mind just weeks after giving a commitment to the Montana State football team and has verbally committing to the Griz instead. The Maroons senior was set to play defensive end at MSU, but instead decided to follow his cousin, fellow Butte... more »

• Pflugrad talks about recruiting, next season Play Video

  December 24, 2010 8:08 PM

  MISSOULA - This past Montana Grizzly football season ended without a playoff run for the first time in 18 years and the coaching staff is working on changing that outcome for next season right now. We sat down with head coach Robin Pflugrad earlier this week, and he talked... more »