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Manti Te'o's EHarmony Ad

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:20:37 +0000

After days of eagerly awaiting an explanation to the bizarre case of Manti Te’o (meanwhile thoroughly enjoying the Tweets) we finally have some answers in the form of his eHarmony ad. Placed recently on FunnyOrDie, the sketch maps out the highlights of Te’o's “relationship” with the now-deceased/never-existent Lennay Kekua, showing the “couple” in some of their [...]

Watch This Hysterical Lip Reading Video of NFL Coaches, Players and Refs

Jordan Dawson — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:16:32 +0000

There are a lot of NFL fans that don't have a lot to smile about these days. The playoffs have been surprisingly rough on many teams and their fans, and that doesn't even take into consideration all of the teams that didn't even make it into the postseason.

There isn't much that can be down now though, except maybe laugh at their expense. Check out this compilation of bad lip reading replaced with much funnier comments.

2012 Griz-Cat Football Game Photos

Jordan Dawson — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:34:15 +0000

Saturday, Nov. 1 brought The University of Montana Grizzlies and the Montana State University Bobcats together for the 112th meeting on the gridiron. The Cats won this year’s “Brawl of the Wild,” which was held in Missoula, 16-7. Check out photos of both teams and their fans at the game:

Youth Football Coach Allegedly Hits Teenage Player [FBHW]

Steven Bohner — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:55:30 +0000

A Utah youth football coach is being charged with assault for allegedly hitting an opposing player as he ran down the sideline. The 7th grade player supposedly suffered a season ending concussion. When the video surfaced, Nathan Harris was arrested and charged with second degree child abuse. That charge was later dropped to assault. Free Beer and Hot Wings weigh in on the situation and try to figure out if the coach is truly at fault.

Football Player Gives Up Touchdown for Grieving Teammate

Emerald Catron — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:12:07 +0000

So this video might not make you cry, but the story probably will. Michael Ferns, a senior at St. Clairsville High in Clairsville, OH, gave up a touchdown one yard from the end zone so that his teammate, Logan Thompson, whose father died two days before, could score instead. Coach Brett McLean had secretly been [...]

Brock Coyle Named Co – Defensive Player of the Week

Peter Christian — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 23:20:36 +0000

University of Montana Grizzly linebacker Brock Coyle was selected by the Big Sky Conference Monday as the ROOT Sports co-defensive player of the week for his performance against Northern Colorado on Saturday. Coyle racked up 11 tackles, a sack, a fumble recovery and two pass breakups. He picked up the fumble and ran 23 yards [...]

The 5 Worst Officiating Mistakes of the 2012 NFL Season (So Far)

Tom Barrabi — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:26:13 +0000

As you may have heard, hobos and miscreants are in charge of refereeing NFL games now! Or, rather, the NFL has decided to use high school referees as replacements while it negotiates with the actual referees' union, which has led to the occasional minor controversy. And while Monday's night's disastrous ending to the Packers-Seahawks game is probably the pinnacle (or nadir) of this sad saga, there were already plenty of questionable, puzzling and downright infuriating officiating decisions leading up to it.

Let's have a look, shall we?

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's Phone Number is Now Public Following Controversial Call by Replacement Refs in Seahawks – Packers MNF Game

Jordan Dawson — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:59:32 +0000

There’s a lot of angry Green Bay Packers fans right now, and rightfully so — It’s pretty bad when even Seahawk fans are agreeing with you. In case you missed it, though I’m not sure how you couldn’t have at least seen the replay by now, the Seahawks were awarded a touchdown during a Hail [...]

Poll – Was the Final Call of the Seahawks vs. Packers Monday Night Football Game the Worst MNF Call of All Time?

Jordan Dawson — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 05:47:16 +0000

I'm a huge Seahawks fan - like so huge that I was jumping up and down in the middle of Buffalo Wild Wings as it appeared that the Seahawks had beat the Green Bay Packers in tonight's (Sept. 24) Monday Night Football game. However, after seeing the replay, it became rapidly clear to me, and the other Seahawks fans in the bar, that we had nothing to cheer about.

Unhappy Homecoming for Montana Grizzlies

Peter Christian — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:36:42 +0000

‘Streaks were meant to be broken’. ‘It had to happen sometime’. Phrases like these were overheard after the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks came into Washington Grizzly stadium in Missoula and do what few teams had done…beat Montana…and during Homecoming. NAU hadn’t won in Washington Grizzly stadium since way back in 1986. Former Griz defensive coordinator and [...]

High School JV Football Game Cancelled for Lack of Officials

Peter Christian — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:11:32 +0000

The Sentinel High School vs. Flathead High School JV football game scheduled for 3:30 p.m. today, Sept. 21, in Missoula has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled to 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, in Kalispell at Flathead High School. Clarification: This game was canceled because school officials were unable to secure enough referees, not because of poor air quality. The 7 p.m. varsity game at Missoula County High School stadium is still scheduled.

Missoula Big Sky Varsity Football Game Cancelled [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:57:09 +0000

Big Sky High School-CM Russell sophomore and varsity football games cancelled due to smoke.

Free Tickets to See the University of Montana Grizzlies Battle the Montana State University Bobcats

Jon King — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 02:37:23 +0000

On November 17, The University of Montana Grizzlies and the Montana State University Bobcats will celebrate another bout of “the brawl of the wild” as they meet for the 112th time. Washington-Grizzly Stadium will, as usual, be completely sold out, but Townsquare Media is happy to offer free tickets to the event! Obtaining those free [...]

Montana State University Long Snapper Reinstated After Charges Deferred

Associated Press — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:47:14 +0000

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana State football coach Rob Ash says junior long snapper Donald Tudahl of Bigfork has been reinstated to the team after a felony assault charge was reduced to a misdemeanor and his sentence was deferred.

Are You for a Playoff System in College Football? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:19:44 +0000

College football is one of the most popular sports in America. Many are critical of it’s current system, so would you be in favor of change?The BCS is constantly criticized. Not only by fans, but people deeply involved in the sport as well. For years people have tossed around the idea of a playoff system. [...]

What Grade Would You Give The University of Montana Football Program? [Poll]

Jon King — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:32:55 +0000

Report: 12-Time Pro Bowl Linebacker Junior Seau Found Dead in Home

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:55:20 +0000

TMZ reports former All-Pro linebacker Junior Seau has died. Seau’s body was reportedly found Wednesdsay morning at his Oceanside, CA home by his housekeeper. The 43-year-old Seau allegedly died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. While suicide is considered a possibility, it’s not been confirmed. According to TMZ, the 12-time Pro Bowler sent text messages to [...]

11 Reasons You Weren't Selected in the NFL Draft

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:18:24 +0000

The NFL Draft is ancient history now and if you didn’t hear your name called, then we have bad news for you — it’s back to your cubicle where your dream of being a star on the gridiron will remain just that.

2012 NFL Schedule Released; Eli and Peyton Manning to Make 2012 Debuts in Primetime

Joe Student — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:22:55 +0000

The 2012 NFL schedule was released by the league on Tuesday night. Each week of the 2012 NFL season is filled with divisional match-ups and conference rivalries, but these are the most interesting games. See the full 2012 NFL schedule for more detail. Opening Night: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants The defending Super Bowl [...]

Who Should Be The New Head Football Coach?

Jon King — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:08:33 +0000