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Nuanez NowNuanez Now July 31, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook, Ezra MeyerRajiem Seabrook visits the studio to talk Montana-made quarterbacks and react to Missoula's Katharine Berkoff winning a world championship gold medal. Plus: Colter Nuanez catches up with Ezra Meyer, a Missoula Big Sky grad who's about to start his career as an offensive lineman for the Griz.
2025-08-0151 minNuanez NowNuanez Now June 27, 2025 - Hour 1 - Andy Thompson, Terrill BrackenAndy Thompson of ESPN 97.7 in St. George, Utah, joins the show to give some insight on Utah Tech's athletic programs as the Trailblazers prepare to join the Big Sky Conference in 2026. Plus: Terrill Bracken of the Fusion Fight League previews Saturday night's card in Missoula, and Andrew Houghton gives his NBA Draft reactions.
2025-06-2855 minNuanez NowNuanez Now June 11, 2025 - Hour 2 - Kyle Whitaker, Kevin HenryMontana State rodeo head coach Kyle Whitaker joins the ESPN Roundtable as the Bobcats prepare for the national finals. Plus: Geoff Safford catches up with Kevin Henry, a BBWAA member who's been spending some time in the Garden City writing about the Missoula Paddleheads.
2025-06-1245 minNuanez NowNuanez Now May 28, 2025 - Hour 2 - State-Winning Track CoachesTrack coaches Spencer Huls of Corvallis, Dan Hodge of Kalispell Flathead and Justin Johnston of Missoula Loyola - all of whom saw their teams win state titles over the weekend - join the show for a tripleheader ESPN Roundtable.
2025-05-2946 minNuanez NowNuanez Now May 7, 2025 - Hour 2 - Kalyn Kahler, Hayden HarrisNational ESPN writer Kalyn Kahler joins the ESPN Roundtable to discuss her widely-read feature on "Prospect X" -- who this year was none other than Montana State star Tommy Mellott. Plus: former Griz defensive lineman Hayden Harris joins the show after receiving a undrafted free agent deal in the NFL and also being picked in the CFL Draft.
2025-05-0844 minNuanez NowNuanez Now February 26, 2025 - Hour 2 - Jon Kasper, Missoula Youth LacrosseJon Kasper, senior associate commissioner for the Big Sky Conference, joins Colter Nuanez on the ESPN Roundtable to talk about putting on the conference's various championships. Plus: Geoff Safford welcomes players and coaches from Missoula's girls youth lacrosse team into the studio.
2025-02-2748 minNuanez NowNuanez Now February 12, 2025 - Hour 2 - Nate Harris, Clay WalkerLady Griz interim head coach Nate Harris joins the ESPN Roundtable to share his background from Sidney to Ronan to Missoula. Plus: Geoff Safford catches up with Griz hockey defenseman Clay Walker.
2025-02-1348 minNuanez NowNuanez Now November 8, 2024 - Hour 2 - Missoula HS CoachesMatt Johnson of Big Sky, Todd Hughes of Loyola and Dane Oliver of Sentinel drop by on a Missoula-centric preview hour for this weekend's high school football playoff games.
2024-11-0937 minNuanez NowNuanez Now November 1, 2024 - Hour 2 - Prep FootballColter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook finish off the week of state football playoff previews by hearing from head coaches Dane Oliver (Missoula Sentinel), Levi Wesche (Bozeman), Todd Hughes (Missoula Loyola) and Matt Johnson (Missoula Big Sky).
2024-11-0248 min
Inside the DugoutPioneer League MVP Adam FogelIn this episode of 'Inside the Dugout' Geoff Safford would visit with the newly named Pioneer League MVP in Missoula PaddleHeads Outfielder Adam Fogel. The Southern California native set a new league record for home runs in a season (35) while also leading the league in batting average. The duo would have a conversation about the season that was, his connection to the city of Missoula, and what lies ahead.
2024-10-1517 min
ESPN MT SportsBiteSeptember 19, 2024Missoula Big Sky puts its undefeated record on the line in Butte to highlight this week's Class AA football schedule.
2024-09-1901 minNuanez NowNuanez Now September 11, 2024 - Hour 2 - Geoff Safford, Jace KlucewichGeoff Safford, Voice of the Missoula Paddleheads, joins the ESPN Roundtable with the Paddleheads facing elimination in the Pioneer League playoffs. Plus: Jace Klucewich is the Griz Star of the Week.
2024-09-1243 minNuanez NowNuanez Now September 6, 2024 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Matt Johnson, Dane OliverColter Nuanez is joined by Carolyn the "Chick who doesn't know sports" to talk about Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce, the new Vince McMahon documentary, Kroy Biermann and U.S. Open tennis. Plus, Colter shares interviews with Missoula Sentinel head coach Dane Oliver and Missoula Big Sky head coach Matt Johnson.
2024-09-0742 minNuanez NowNuanez Now August 28, 2024 - Hour 2 - Corey Riggs, Riley WilsonCorey Riggs, the Director of Broadcasting at Missouri State, joins the ESPN Roundtable to preview the Bears' visit to Missoula. Plus: linebacker Riley Wilson is the Griz Star of the Week.
2024-08-2946 minNuanez NowNuanez Now August 23, 2024 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook on Week 0 college football, minor league baseball, Seattle MarinersColter Nuanez is joined by co-host extraordinaire Rajiem Seabrook to talk everything from Pearl Jam in Missoula to last big questions about the Griz and Bobcat football teams to the new home run king for the Pioneer League for the Missoula Paddleheads to the befuddling Seattle Mariners
2024-08-2451 min2024-08-0901 minNuanez NowNuanez Now August 7, 2024 - Hour 2 - Fall Camp Questions, Adam JonesColter Nuanez answers listener questions about Montana and Montana State football on the ESPN Roundtable. Plus: Missoula Sentinel graduate and Montana State running back Adam Jones joins the show.
2024-08-0847 minNuanez NowNuanez Now August 1, 2024 - Hour 1 - Isabelle Berry, Trevin GradneyTwo Missoula sports stars join Colter Nuanez in studio. First, Missoula Loyola grad and future Griz sprinter Isabelle Berry swings by for a Senior Spotlight; then, Griz cornerback and No. 37 Trevin Gradney stops by shortly before fall camp opens.
2024-08-0251 min2024-07-3001 min2024-07-1701 minNuanez NowNuanez Now June 27, 2024 - Hour 2 - Leon Costello, Dig MissoulaMontana State athletic director Leon Costello joins the show to talk the Bobcats' surging track program, facilities updates and the fallout from recent NCAA lawsuits. Plus: Charlene Nyberg from Dig Missoula and Trisha Drobek from the Missoula Marathon visit the studio to discuss two great summer events.
2024-06-2841 minNuanez NowNuanez Now June 12, 2024 - Hour 1 - Missoula Pride, Mike AndersonColter Nuanez talks about the big sports news of the day, including the death of Jerry West, plus hears from Devin Carpenter of Missoula Pride about Pride Night at the Ballpark and Mike Anderson of Griz hockey about the Stanley Cup Finals.
2024-06-1355 minESPN MT SportsBiteJune 11, 2024After a sweep last week, the Missoula Paddleheads are all alone in first place in the Pioneer League.
2024-06-1101 minESPN MT SportsBiteJune 3, 2024A scorching-hot offense has the Missoula Paddleheads in first place as they return to the Garden City for their home opener.
2024-06-0301 minESPN MT SportsBiteApril 24, 2024Griz spring football comes to a close in Missoula on Friday with Montana's spring game.
2024-04-1201 minNuanez NowNuanez Now March 6, 2024 - Hour 2 - Class AA CoachesWith the state tournaments starting on Thursday, it's all about Class AA hoops in the second hour as Colter Nuanez catches up with Missoula Hellgate's Maddie Keast, Chloe Larsen and Jeff Hays, plus Missoula Big Sky's Travis Williams. Also: Geoff Safford talks with Butte boys head coach Matt Luedtke.
2024-03-0746 min2024-02-1601 minESPN MT SportsBiteJanuary 23, 2024The Hellgate boys kept rolling and the Sentinel girls earned a breakthrough win during crosstown action in Missoula on Friday night.
2024-01-2301 minInside the DugoutBonus Episode - Tyler Petersen, Oakland BallersPaddleHeads Baseball in the Garden City may be months away, but a new franchise is headed to the Pioneer League for the 2024 season. For the first time in the 80+ year history of the league a Pioneer League team will call sunny California home as it was recently announced that the newly named Oakland Ballers will be entering the league in 2024. Geoff Safford of ESPN Radio Missoula was able to catch up with the Assistant General Manager, and play-by-play voice of the Ballers Tyler Petersen to get some details on how this project came to be, and what goals the...
2023-12-0529 minNuanez NowNuanez Now November 15, 2023 - Hour 2 - ESPN Roundtable, Blake HempsteadIt's a true ESPN Roundtable this week as Colter Nuanez, Andrew Houghton and former Griz receiver Sammy Akem gather around a table at the JFK Bar in Anaconda to talk matchups and storylines in this year's Cat-Griz showdown. Plus: Colter, Sammy and Blake Hempstead make their predictions for the game.
2023-11-1642 min
The Business AngleNovember 9, 2023University of Montana business professor Justin Angle is in the ESPN MT studios talking Wednesday night MAC-tion, the NIT saying so long to mid-majors and the future of sports streaming.The Business Angle is brought to you by Blackfoot Communications. Visit www.blackfoot.com to learn how Blackfoot Communications can help you stay connected.
2023-11-1026 minNuanez NowNuanez Now November 8, 2023 - Hour 2 - ESPN RoundtableFor this week's ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez visits with all four Class AA coaches in the state football semifinals - Glacier's Grady Bennett, Gallatin's Hunter Chandler, Capital's Kyle Mihelish and Bozeman's Levi Wesche. Plus: Brent Vigen and Bobby Hauck weigh in on their upcoming opponents.
2023-11-0946 minNuanez NowNuanez Now November 1, 2023 - Hour 2 - ESPN Roundtable, Jaxon LeeIt's a two-part ESPN Roundtable as Colter Nuanez remembers Bobby Knight and plays excerpts from his February interview with Blackfeet Lady Griz star Malia Kipp. Plus: First looks at Northern Arizona and Sac State, and Griz safety Jaxon Lee joins the show to explain the "Route 1 Boys" moniker after his pick-six last weekend.
2023-11-0245 minESPN MT SportsBiteOctober 31, 2023On a frigid Friday night in Montana, four teams advanced to the Class AA semifinals, including one from Missoula.
2023-10-3101 minNuanez NowNuanez Now October 25, 2023 - Hour 2 - ESPN Roundtable with Bill Moos, Helena High's Dane BroadheadAndrew Houghton presents this week's ESPN Roundtable, a long form interview with former Montana athletic director Bill Moos about the origins of the Griz women's soccer team nearly 30 years ago with the induction of Betsy Duerksen into the Montana athletics Hall of Fame coming up this weekend. Plus, Colter Nuanez shares an interview with Helena High head coach Dane Broadhead to preview his team's Class AA playoffs first round matchup against Billings Skyview.
2023-10-2649 minNuanez NowNuanez Now October 11, 2023 - Hour 2 - Sammy Akem, Sebastian ValdezFormer Griz receiver Sammy Akem joins the ESPN Roundtable to tell stories from his days in Missoula, chat about playing professionally in the USFL and break down what he's seeing on tape from this year's Montana team. Plus: Montana State defensive lineman Sebastian Valdez.
2023-10-1249 min
Nuanez NowNuanez Now September 20, 2023 - Hour 2 - Mitch Strohman, Beau LarkinLongtime Voice of the North Arizona Lumberjacks Mitch Strohman visits the ESPN Roundtable to break down the Montana Grizzlies' upcoming trip to Flagstaff. Plus: Missoula Kiwanis Club president Beau Larkin visits the studio to talk their upcoming charity softball game, and Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton rank the quarterbacks in the Big Sky Conference.
2023-09-2146 minESPN MT SportsBiteSeptember 13, 2023 (Small Schools)Missoula Loyola has carried the momentum of last year's unforgettable playoff run into the new season.
2023-09-1301 minThe Business AngleSeptember 12, 2023The NFL season is back, and ESPN/Disney and Charter resolved their dispute in time for the nation to watch Monday Night Football. University of Montana business professor Justin Angle is in studio with Colter Nuanez to break down what led to the standoff in the first place, plus the marketing benefits (or drawbacks?) of Montana's newly-unveiled Blackout uniforms.The Business Angle is brought to you by Blackfoot Communications. Visit www.blackfoot.com to learn how Blackfoot Communications can help you stay connected.
2023-09-1328 minESPN MT SportsBiteSeptember 12, 2023The Missoula Paddleheads have their backs against the wall after just one postseason game.
2023-09-1201 minNuanez NowNuanez Now September 8, 2023 - Hour 2 - Todd Hughes, Ryne Nelson, Jimmy RogersFriday night lights is back for another week! Colter Nuanez caught up with Missoula Loyola coach Todd Hughes and Andrew Houghton visited with Missoula Hellgate coach Ryne Nelson for this week's Garden City Spotlight. Plus: Jimmy Rogers is taking over for a legend at South Dakota State. Colter talked to the new Jackrabbits head coach before they host Montana State this weekend.
2023-09-0944 minInside the DugoutEpisode 10 - Keaton GreenwaltMissoula Paddleheads center fielder Keaton Greenwalt visits with Geoff Safford to talk his 2023 power surge, growing up farming in New Mexico and experiencing COVID in affiliated ball.
2023-09-0719 minESPN MT SportsBiteSeptember 6, 2023The Hawks made a statement in the Mining City, the Wolfpack offense continues to be as advertised and Missoula’s three Class AA high schools couldn’t carry their momentum from week one.
2023-09-0701 minNuanez NowNuanez Now September 1, 2023 - Hour 2 - Brooks Nuanez, Dane Oliver, Matt JohnsonPreseason is over, the NFL is here for real, and Colter and Brooks Nuanez get their heads together one more time to decide on who they're picking as division winners. Plus: Missoula Sentinel coach Dane Oliver and Missoula Big Sky coach Matt Johnson.
2023-09-0246 minInside the DugoutEpisode 9 - Brandon RileyMissoula Paddleheads fans know Brandon Riley both as a hard-hitting outfielder and now as the team's hitting coach. In this episode of Inside the Dugout, he talks with Voice of the Paddleheads Geoff Safford about making the transition between the two, playing for a national powerhouse at North Carolina, and the best spots to eat on the road in the Pioneer League.
2023-08-3120 minESPN MT SportsBiteAugust 25, 2023Missoula plays host to two Class AA clashes and a Class B tonight as Friday night lights returns to the Garden City.
2023-08-2501 minNuanez NowNuanez Now August 23, 2023 - Hour 2 - ESPN Roundtable, Senior Bowl WatchlistThis week's ESPN Roundtable features Colter Nuanez with...Colter Nuanez, breaking down his top 10 Montana prep football storylines heading into the season. Plus: the Big Sky had several players named to the prestigious Senior Bowl watchlist.
2023-08-2445 minInside the DugoutEpisode 8 - Connor SchultzIn his second season with the Missoula Paddleheads, Connor Schultz has more than cut his ERA in half. In this episode of Inside the Dugout, Schultz talks developing his arsenal and getting to Missoula after playing his college ball in the Midwest.
2023-08-2319 minInside the DugoutEpisode 7 - Ryan CashAfter coming over from the Glacier Range Riders, infielder Ryan Cash has been swinging a hot bat for the Missoula Paddleheads. In this episode of Inside the Dugout, Cash and Voice of the Paddleheads Geoff Safford talk about the start of his professional baseball career and plenty more.
2023-08-0914 min
Soccer In Snow & SmokeEpisode 44 - Soccer Day MissoulaCharlie VanDam and Gary Stein of Soccer Alliance Missoula visit the studio to chat about the Women's World Cup and let everybody know about Soccer Day, a free celebration of the game happening August 26 at Fort Missoula. Learn about the games, tournaments and plenty of other fun things happening on Soccer Day Missoula!
2023-07-2626 minInside the DugoutEpisode 6 - Dondrei HubbardDondrei Hubbard has been raking ever since coming over to the Missoula Paddleheads in an early-season trade. In this episode of Inside the Dugout, the Missoula slugger joins Geoff Safford to talk about his athletic background, playing in the Czech Republic and passing the hat after home runs in Sonoma.
2023-07-2516 minESPN MT SportsBiteJuly 19, 2023Missoula's minor-league baseball team started the second half of the season with a bang.
2023-07-1901 minInside the DugoutEpisode 5 - Michael SchlactThe Missoula Paddleheads are champions once again! After clinching a record-tying fifth straight half-season Pioneer League pennant, Paddleheads manager Michael Schlact visits with Geoff Safford on Inside the Dugout to talk where the celebration ranked, how to build a winning roster and what's next in the second half of the season.
2023-07-1720 minNuanez NowNuanez Now July 13, 2023 - Hour 1 - Alysa Keller, Missoula PaddleheadsMontana Gatorade Track & Field Athlete of the Year Alysa Keller from Billings West joins the show to tell the wild story of how she first started throwing the javelin just two years ago before going on to set the all-class state record and earn a scholarship to BYU. Plus: Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton break down the Missoula Paddleheads' dominance of the Pioneer League after they captured a fifth-straight pennant last night.
2023-07-1454 minESPN MT SportsBiteJuly 12, 2023Missoula's minor-league baseball team is one game away from winning another pennant.
2023-07-1201 minInside the DugoutEpisode 4 - McClain O'ConnorFormer UC Santa Barbara infielder McClain O'Connor, now in his third year with the Missoula Paddleheads, joins Geoff Safford on the Inside the Dugout podcast.
2023-07-1019 minInside the DugoutEpisode 3 - Alfredo VillaComing off a Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week Award, Paddleheads pitcher Alfredo Villa sits down with Geoff Safford to talk about his path to Missoula and what's helped him run his record to a perfect 5-0 so far this season.
2023-07-0314 minInside the DugoutEpisode 2 - Jake GuentherA former top-10-round pick by Tampa Bay who played multiple years in affiliated ball, Jake Guenther is off to a hot start in his first year with the Missoula Paddleheads, hitting almost .400 in the middle of the lineup. In this edition of Inside the Dugout, Guenther talks with Geoff Safford about his route to independent ball, trying out for the Paddleheads and growing up in Wisconsin.
2023-06-2615 minInside the DugoutEpisode 1 - Patrick ChungFor the first episode of Inside the Dugout, it's only right that Geoff Safford gets things started by chatting with red-hot Missoula Paddleheads leadoff hitter Patrick Chung. Chung talks about his circuitous career path that saw him play in Idaho Falls and get released by the Paddleheads before finally catching on in Missoula, as well as how he's kept his batting average well over .400 early in the season.
2023-06-1615 minESPN MT SportsBiteMay 10, 2023An unforgettable basketball figure in the State of Montana will be hosting a high school basketball showcase this month to highlight the best talent from around the Treasure State. Hear all the details in this ESPN MT SportsBite.
2023-05-1001 minESPN MT SportsBiteMay 5, 2023A coaching change has been announced in the Boy's Basketball program at a high school in the Garden City. In prep track & field news, a high school javelin thrower with ties to the Magic City has recorded one of the nation's top throws. Hear all the details in this ESPN MT SportsBite.
2023-05-0501 minESPN MT SportsBiteMay 4, 2023The transfer portal continues to be a main topic of conversation in the college athletics landscape in the state of Montana as a trio of players in the University of Montana Football program have announced there intentions to play elsewhere. Hear all the details in this edition of the ESPN MT SportsBite
2023-05-0401 minESPN MT SportsBiteApril 25, 2023For the first time in 20 years, Missoula will host the Class AA basketball tournaments.
2023-04-2501 minESPN MT SportsBiteApril 24, 2023The Sonny Holland Spring Game brought spring football to an end in the state of Montana as the Bobcats wrapped up the spring with their annual scrimmage inside of Bobcat Stadium on Saturday. Track athletes at Montana, and Montana State also made waves over the weekend in recent meets. Hear all the details in this ESPN MT SportsBite.
2023-04-2401 minESPN MT SportsBiteApril 20, 2023A player with ties to the Garden City will have the honor of wearing #37 for the Grizzlies football team next season. Find out who will continue this legacy within the Montana Football program in this edition of the ESPN MT SportsBite.
2023-04-2001 minESPN MT SportsBiteApril 17, 2023Montana State announced the hiring of Matt Logie on Monday as the new Head Coach of the Bobcats Men's Basketball team. Learn more about Logie's resume in this edition of the ESPN MT SportsBite.
2023-04-1701 minESPN MT SportsBiteApril 14, 2023One of the most decorated swimmers in Treasure State history continued making waves, and two Missoula-area hoopers announced their college commitments.
2023-04-1401 minESPN MT SportsBiteApril 13, 2013The exodus from the Big Sky Conference in Women's Basketball continues as one of the conference's top scorers from this past season has announced that she will enter the transfer portal. In other news, a player at the University of Montana also retired from football recently ending his career with the Grizzlies. Get all the details in Thursday's edition of the ESPN MT SportsBite.
2023-04-1301 minESPN MT SportsBiteApril 4, 2023The University of Montana Football team hosted scouts from numerous NFL teams on Tuesday as Former Grizzly standouts performed as part of the program's official Pro Day at Washington Grizzly Stadium. Get caught up on all the details in this ESPN MT SportsBite.
2023-04-0501 minESPN MT SportsBiteApril 3, 2023The University of Montana Men's Track & Field Team picked up their first team win over Montana State since 2013 over the weekend thanks in part to a dramatic finish in the 4 X100 relay. For more details on all the action from Dornblaser Field, listen in to the ESPN MT SportsBite.
2023-04-0301 minESPN MT SportsBiteMarch 28, 2023Off-season moves involving college basketball teams in the state of Montana are already starting to unfold. To catch up on the latest from the transfer portal and beyond listen in to Tuesday's edition of the ESPN MT SportsBite.
2023-03-2801 minESPN MT SportsBiteMarch 15, 2023The Eastern Washington Men's Basketball team picked up a big win for its program, and the Big Sky Conference on Tuesday night taking down a Pac-12 Opponent on the road to open play at the National Invitational Tournament (NIT). Get caught up on all the details in the ESPN MT Sports Bite.
2023-03-1501 minESPN MT SportsBiteMarch 13, 2023 (Preps)Missoula Hellgate left no doubt who rules Class AA boys basketball in Montana this year.
2023-03-1301 minESPN MT SportsBiteMarch 10, 2023State Basketball Tournaments are in full swing across the state of Montana. Listen in to the ESPN MT SportsBite to get caught up on all the latest results heading into Friday's action.
2023-03-1001 minESPN MT SportsBiteMarch 9, 2023For the first time in school history the Montana State Men's Basketball team is heading back to the NCAA Basketball Tournament after taking down Northern Arizona at the Big Sky Conference Men's Basketball Tournament in Boise, Idaho. In the Women's Final, the Hornets of Sacramento State would cut down the nets to advance to the 'Big Dance' for the first time. Hear all the details in Thursday's ESPN MT SportsBite.
2023-03-0901 minESPN MT SportsBiteMarch 8, 2023A double overtime victory for the Montana State Basketball Men's Basketball team on Tuesday night punched their ticket to the Big Sky Conference Tournament Final while the Grizzlies saw their season come to an end in a loss to Northern Arizona. Listen to the ESPN MT SportsBite to stay up to date on the latest from Boise, Idaho.
2023-03-0801 minESPN MT SportsBiteMarch 7, 2023The Division I women’s basketball teams from the state of Montana are into the off-season while the men’s teams might be on a collision course. Get caught up on all the latest from the Big Sky Conference Basketball Tournament in Tuesday's edition of the ESPN MT SportsBite.
2023-03-0701 minESPN MT SportsBiteMarch 6, 2023Saturday at the Big Sky Conference basketball tournament in Idaho’s Capital City, the brackets went pretty much according to play. On Sunday, pandemonium ensued. Get caught up with all the latest details from the Big Sky Conference Basketball Tournaments taking place in Boise, Idaho in the latest ESPN MT SportsBite.
2023-03-0601 minESPN MT SportsBiteMarch 2, 2023Divisional hoops tournaments for Montana’s largest high school classification begins today! Listen in to the ESPN MT SportsBite to get ready for all the Thursday Tournament action.
2023-03-0201 minESPN MT SportsBiteFebruary 20, 2023The Montana State Bobcats made history in their long-standing rivalry with the Montana Grizzlies.
2023-02-2001 minSoccer In Snow & SmokeEpisode 9 - FC Missoula Youth Coach Jay RisserJay Risser, a youth coach at FC Missoula, joins Andrew Houghton on this edition of Soccer In Snow & Smoke to talk about his playing career as a towering striker at Penn State, the strong soccer culture that's growing in Missoula and around the West, and how best to coach a team of 7- to 10-year-old girls.
2022-01-2023 min
RnR Cat Cast - A Montana State Bobcat PodcastPlayoffs with Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports/ESPN MissoulaR&R is brought to you by Jeremiah Johnson Brewing
Our playoff coverage continues with Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports and ESPN Missoula, as we recap the playoff run, look forward to NDSU, and hit on some other Bobcat topics. Go Cats!
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2022-01-051h 44Soccer In Snow & SmokeEpisode 6 - Chris Citowicki, High School State ChampionsIt's all about the champions in this edition of Soccer In Snow & Smoke, the new podcast from ESPN Missoula Radio. First, Montana head coach Chris Citowicki joins Andrew Houghton and Colter Nuanez as the Griz celebrate their Big Sky tournament championship and prepare for their opening-round NCAA Tournament game against Washington State. All four high school state champions are also represented, with Hellgate players Marcus Anderson and Loren Deskins, Billings West girls coach Rob Zimmerman, Whitefish boys coach John Lacey and Laurel girls coach Tom Maack recapping their journeys to state-title glory.
2021-11-121h 07Soccer In Snow & SmokeEpisode 4 - Prep Soccer Extravaganza with Natalie Hiller-Claridge, Dan Lochridge, Jay AndersonState tournaments start in less than a week, and that means it's time for a prep soccer extravaganza on Soccer In Snow & Smoke, the new soccer podcast from ESPN Missoula. Andrew Houghton is joined by Hellgate girls coach Natalie Hiller-Claridge, Sentinel girls coach Dan Lochridge and Hellgate boys coach Jay Anderson to give you all the knowledge about the high school soccer landscape across the state. How are the brackets starting to shape up? Can the Hellgate and Sentinel girls build off strong seasons? And will Anderson's unbeaten Knights seal the deal on a third-straight state championship?
2021-10-141h 08Soccer In Snow & SmokeEpisode 3 - Adrian Luevano on US v. Mexico rivalry, Liam Pope on Ronaldo's return to ManchesterIn this episode of Soccer In Snow & Smoke, the new podcast from ESPN Missoula, Andrew Houghton is joined by two people with unique perspectives on the game. First, TV reporter Adrian Luevano talks about growing up with Mexican heritage in California and how that's shaped his fandom for both countries' national teams. Then, high school soccer coach Liam Pope breaks down his semi-pro playing career in England, his decades-long love of Manchester United and how Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the Red Devils came full circle.
2021-09-281h 17Soccer In Snow & SmokeEpisode 1 - Jackson Wagner on Griz soccer, summer transfer window, USMNTIn the debut episode of Soccer in Snow & Smoke, the new soccer podcast from ESPN Missoula, Andrew Houghton welcomes in Jackson Wagner, the voice of Montana Grizzlies soccer, to discuss the first few games of the season. Later in the show, the two cover the impact of Lionel Messi's summer transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, plus a successful summer for the United States men's national team and the early returns from around the European leagues.
2021-09-1140 min
Griz Greats: The Silver Anniversary of the 1995 National ChampionsDave KempfertDave Kempert, OL - Missoula native
Dave Kempfert grew up in Missoula and was as close to the UM athletic department as any kid in the Garden City. His father, Al Kempfert, was an administrator in the athletic department. His brother, Matt Kempfert, was the top player for Blaine Taylor on the men’s basketball team.
When Dave Kempfert joined Joe Glenn’s Griz, he rapidly carved out a reputation all his own. The center was a senior in 1995 and earned All-American honors, helping anchor the interior of an offensive line that featured three All-Americans.
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Griz Greats: The Coaching TreeMontana Women's Head Coach 1978-2016 Robin SelvigIn today’s always-on world, your business demands a simpler approach to network security. At Blackfoot Communications we deliver state-of-the-art security solutions – from the perimeter to end-point devices and remote data backup – for businesses across Montana. Ensure your company’s network is online. All the time.For more information, visit GoBlackfoot.com/GrizGreats.Robin Selvig played for Jud Heathcote before becoming the women's head basketball coach at the University of Montana for more than three and a half decades. He won 20 conference coach of the year awards and never left his perch as the University of Monta...
2020-03-181h 06Griz Greats: The Coaching TreeBonus: Martin Breunig + Bobby MooreheadIn today’s always-on world, your business demands a simpler approach to network security. At Blackfoot Communications we deliver state-of-the-art security solutions – from the perimeter to end-point devices and remote data backup – for businesses across Montana. Ensure your company’s network is online. All the time.For more information, visit GoBlackfoot.com/GrizGreats.Ryan Tootell and Colter Nuanez sat down with Martin Breunig and Bobby Moorehead, who both played for current University of Montana head men's basketball coach Travis Decuire, to learn about what it was like to play for Coach DeCuire. Breunig was recruited to the U...
2020-03-1125 minGriz Greats: The Coaching TreeMontana Head Coach 2014-present Travis DeCuireIn today’s always-on world, your business demands a simpler approach to network security. At Blackfoot Communications we deliver state-of-the-art security solutions – from the perimeter to end-point devices and remote data backup – for businesses across Montana. Ensure your company’s network is online. All the time.For more information, visit GoBlackfoot.com/GrizGreats.Travis DeCuire played for the University of Montana under Blaine Taylor, and he was an assistant coach for Taylor at Old Dominion and Mike Montgomery at UC-Berkeley. He took the head coaching job in Missoula in 2014, and he has guided the Griz to back...
2020-03-111h 10Griz Greats: The Coaching TreeMontana Head Coach 2006-2014 Wayne TinkleIn today’s always-on world, your business demands a simpler approach to network security. At Blackfoot Communications we deliver state-of-the-art security solutions – from the perimeter to end-point devices and remote data backup – for businesses across Montana. Ensure your company’s network is online. All the time.For more information, visit GoBlackfoot.com/GrizGreats.Wayne Tinkle played for Mike Montgomery and Stew Morrill before embarking on a professional basketball career that spanned the globe, and he was an assistant coach under Don Holst, Pat Kennedy, and Larry Krystkowiak. In 2006, his patience was rewarded by being named the head...
2020-03-041h 05Griz Greats: The Coaching TreeMontana Head Coach 2004-2006 Larry KrystkowiakIn today’s always-on world, your business demands a simpler approach to network security. At Blackfoot Communications we deliver state-of-the-art security solutions – from the perimeter to end-point devices and remote data backup – for businesses across Montana. Ensure your company’s network is online. All the time.For more information, visit GoBlackfoot.com/GrizGreats.Larry Krystkowiak returned to Missoula to become the head coach of the Montana Grizzlies after playing a dozen years of professional basketball and stints as an assistant coach under Don Holst and Blaine Taylor. As the head coach of the Montana Grizzlies, he led b...
2020-02-261h 02Griz Greats: The Coaching TreeBonus: David BellIn today’s always-on world, your business demands a simpler approach to network security. At Blackfoot Communications we deliver state-of-the-art security solutions – from the perimeter to end-point devices and remote data backup – for businesses across Montana. Ensure your company’s network is online. All the time.For more information, visit GoBlackfoot.com/GrizGreats.Ryan Tootell and Colter Nuanez caught up with former Montana Grizzly David Bell, who played under Don Holst and Pat Kennedy. Bell came to Missoula after playing at Porterville Community College in California, and he came ready to shoot. Bell averaged 15.6 points during h...
2020-02-2215 minGriz Greats: The Coaching TreeMontana Head Coach 2002-2004 Pat KennedyIn today’s always-on world, your business demands a simpler approach to network security. At Blackfoot Communications we deliver state-of-the-art security solutions – from the perimeter to end-point devices and remote data backup – for businesses across Montana. Ensure your company’s network is online. All the time.For more information, visit GoBlackfoot.com/GrizGreats.Pat Kennedy was the head basketball coach at the University of Montana for two seasons after he had been the head coach at Iona, Florida State, and DePaul. He is an interesting figure in the University of Montana men's basketball coaching lineage because...
2020-02-191h 11Griz Greats: The Coaching TreeMontana Head Coach 1998-2002 Don HolstIn today’s always-on world, your business demands a simpler approach to network security. At Blackfoot Communications we deliver state-of-the-art security solutions – from the perimeter to end-point devices and remote data backup – for businesses across Montana. Ensure your company’s network is online. All the time.For more information, visit GoBlackfoot.com/GrizGreats.Don Holst was a high school coach in the state of Montana before joining Stew Morrill's staff as an assistant at the University of Montana. He spent 11 seasons as an assistant under Morrill and Blaine Taylor before becoming the head coach at the Univ...
2020-02-121h 04Griz Greats: The Coaching TreeMontana Head Coach 1991-1998 Blaine TaylorIn today’s always-on world, your business demands a simpler approach to network security. At Blackfoot Communications we deliver state-of-the-art security solutions – from the perimeter to end-point devices and remote data backup – for businesses across Montana. Ensure your company’s network is online. All the time.For more information, visit GoBlackfoot.com/GrizGreats.Blaine Taylor played his college basketball at the University of Montana and was an assistant under Stew Morrill for five seasons before becoming the head coach of the University of Montana men's basketball team. Taylor was the head coach for seven seasons before d...
2020-02-051h 01Griz Greats: The Coaching TreeMontana Head Coach 1986-1991 Stew MorrillIn today’s always-on world, your business demands a simpler approach to network security. At Blackfoot Communications we deliver state-of-the-art security solutions – from the perimeter to end-point devices and remote data backup – for businesses across Montana. Ensure your company’s network is online. All the time.For more information, visit GoBlackfoot.com/GrizGreats.Stew Morrill was an assistant under Mike Montgomery for eight seasons in Missoula before becoming the head coach after Montgomery left for Stanford. Morrill was the head coach for five seasons before departing for Fort Collins, CO and Colorado State University. ESPN Missoula...
2020-01-291h 00Griz Greats: The Coaching TreeMontana Head Coach 1978-1986 Mike MontgomeryIn today’s always-on world, your business demands a simpler approach to network security. At Blackfoot Communications we deliver state-of-the-art security solutions – from the perimeter to end-point devices and remote data backup – for businesses across Montana. Ensure your company’s network is online. All the time.For more information, visit GoBlackfoot.com/GrizGreats.Mike Montgomery was an assistant under Jim Brandenburg for two seasons before taking over as the head man in Missoula. Montgomery coached the Griz for eight seasons before leaving for Stanford University in the Pac-10 at the time. ESPN Missoula's Ryan Tootell and Colt...
2020-01-221h 01Griz Greats: The Coaching TreeBonus: Eric Hays + Ben DeMersIn today’s always-on world, your business demands a simpler approach to network security. At Blackfoot Communications we deliver state-of-the-art security solutions – from the perimeter to end-point devices and remote data backup – for businesses across Montana. Ensure your company’s network is online. All the time.For more information, visit GoBlackfoot.com/GrizGreats.Ryan Tootell and Colter Nuanez sat down with former Montana Grizzlies Eric Hays and Ben DeMers, who both played under Jud Heathcote and Jim Brandenburg at the University of Montana, to get a player's perspective on what it was like to play for both...
2020-01-1850 minGriz Greats: The Coaching TreeGriz Greats: The Coaching Tree Introductory EpisodeGriz Greats: The Coaching Tree is an interview series hosted by Ryan Tootell and Colter Nuanez from ESPN Missoula. University of Montana basketball has an illustrious reputation for producing some of the best college basketball coaches that the game has ever seen, and it can be traced back to legendary Michigan State head men's basketball coach Jud Heathcote, who got his first college head coaching job at the University of Montana. The coaches that have followed him have gone on to make their own significant marks on college basketball at schools like Stanford, Utah, and Old Dominion to name...
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