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All 12 Montana Grizzly Football Games to Be Televised [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:08:05 +0000

University of Montana officials are putting the finishing touches on another football season in which all 12 home and away games will be televised. UM Athletics Director Kent Haslam said Thursday afternoon that an agreement to televise all 12 games is very close. “We’re getting close to having all 12 games televised live here in [...]

Full Comments From This Week's Department of Justice – University of Montana News Conference [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:40:09 +0000

Thursday, May 9, the U. S. Department of Justice held a news conference to release findings of a year-long study into the response by The University of Montana, the City Police Department and the Missoula County Attorney to the issue of sexual assaults.

Three Grizzly Football Players Honored for Academic Excellence

Peter Christian — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:52:25 +0000

Three seniors from the University of Montana football team were honored late last week for their academic achievement. The National Football Foundation’s New Hampshire Society announced that Peter Nguyen, Josh Harris and Sam Gratton were recognized, along with over 700 other seniors from across all levels of college football for finishing their collegiate careers with [...]

Grizzly Football Games on TV – ROOT Sports Lists Conference Games to be Televised [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:52:20 +0000

For those who can't attend Grizzly football games in person, and for those who like to record the games and watch them later, ROOT Sports has released their conference game schedule for Montana.

Grizzly Offense Surges in Final Spring Scrimmage- Jordan Johnson Named Offensive Co-Captain

Peter Christian — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 02:08:43 +0000

What a difference a week makes in a football team. At the final Grizzly football scrimmage under the Friday night lights at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, it was the offense that took home the honors. Montana Sports Information relates that six different players combined for seven touchdowns, which racked up an impressive 485 yards of total offense [...]

UPDATE – Former Grizzly Player and Assistant Coach Charged With Felony Aggravated Assault on Pregnant Girlfriend [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:56:55 +0000

Shalon Baker, 39, of Missoula, was charged with felony aggravated assault on Thursday afternoon (April 18) after allegedly choking his girlfriend, who is eight months pregnant. Deputy Missoula County Attorney Suzy Boylen said in justice court on Thursday afternoon that due to the violent nature of the attack, she asked Judge Karen Orzech that bail [...]

Special Guests Part of Final Grizzly Spring Football Scrimmage on Friday Night [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:54:26 +0000

Fans who attend the final spring scrimmage Friday night under the lights at Washington Grizzly will be treated to special guests on the field, Super Dave and Johnny Montana.

"We'll have about a 45 minute session on the field with the kids and the coaches and the players prior to the scrimmage, where the kids will have a chance to interact with players

Defense Shines in Saturday's Spring Grizzly Football Scrimmage in Ronan [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:42:16 +0000

Quarterbacks were scrambling, running backs captured in the backfield, and several interceptions highlighted Saturday’s annual spring game held this year in Ronan. Grizzly sports information reports that the dominating Grizzly defense allowed only 227 yards of total offense, gathered in four interceptions and sacked the quarterback seven times. The Griz have four more practices left [...]

UPDATE – Senate Votes Not to Confirm Pat Williams to Board of Regents [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:05:32 +0000

UPDATE- 4:25 p.m.Thursday, April 4, 2013 In a dramatic turn of events, the Montana State Senate voted 24 to 26 NOT to confirm former congressman Pat Williams to the Montana Board of Regents. Democrats on the floor spoke of Williams’ dedication to education, and his many years as a teacher and advocate for education throughout [...]

Pat Williams Regency Confirmation Vote Looks to Run Along Partisan Lines [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:18:44 +0000

Three Montana state senators on the Education and Cultural Resources Committee in Helena have commented on the upcoming hearing to confirm or reject Pat Williams as a member of the Montana Board of Regents on March 20.

Jordan Johnson Gives His First Interview Following Being Found Not Guilty on a Sexual Assault Charge [VIDEO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:02:40 +0000

After the trial of Jordan Johnson ended on March 1 with a not guilty verdict, the 20 year-old student athlete was whisked away with his parents and had no contact with the media — until Tuesday.

Jordan Johnson Reinstated to The University of Montana Football Team

Alan K — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:44:56 +0000

In a short announcement late Tuesday morning The University of Montana Athletic Department announced that Jordan Johnson had been re-instated to the football team. “The University of Montana’s Athletic Conduct Team has reinstated Jordan Johnson to the football team after hearing his appeal on Monday. UM President Royce Engstrom also approved the reinstatement. Johnson appealed his [...]

Head Grizzly Football Coach Mick Delaney Speaks Out About Jordan Johnson Rejoining Football Team [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:14:31 +0000

Head Montana Grizzly football coach Mick Delaney says the process to return Jordan Johnson to the football team begins today (Monday, March 4). Reached early Monday morning, coach Delaney said he fully expects Johnson to reapply starting today for readmission to the Grizzly athletic program. He praised Johnson as a tremendous athlete who is a [...]

Trial Aftermath – Will Jordan Johnson Play Grizzly Football Again?

Peter Christian — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:29:12 +0000

With Friday’s ‘not guilty’ verdict still ringing in the air, one question has been asked by thousands of Griz fans..will Jordan Johnson play football for the Grizzlies again? That question was asked of University of Montana Athletic Director Kent Haslam on Friday afternoon, just hours after the verdict. Haslam was in Bozeman for Saturday’s Griz-Cat [...]

Reaction to Pro-Pat Williams Petition [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:18:53 +0000

Former Congressman Pat Williams has come under fire for recent comments made to national media regarding the Grizzly football team recruiting ‘thugs’. A petition was recently submitted to Governor Steve Bullock asking him to remove Williams from the Montana Board of Regents. Now, another petition has surfaced to promote Pat Williams, crafted by a [...]

University of Montana Season Football Tickets on a Five-Year Budget Plan

Peter Christian — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:21:20 +0000

UM football season ticket holders will pay a modest increase.

Jordan Johnson's Father Testifies to 'Feeling Suffocated Every Day for 13 Months' Since Son Being Charged With Rape – Both Son and Father Weep

Peter Christian — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:41:04 +0000

Wednesday afternoon’s testimony in the Jordan Johnson rape trial included emotional comments from Martin Todd Johnson, Jordan’s father. Defense attorney Kirsten Pabst asked the elder Johnson about his 30-year career as a teacher and coach in Oregon, where he taught and coached his son in high school. Johnson described his son as “quiet, respectful, humble” [...]

Former University of Montana Quarterback Jordan Johnson Takes the Stand at His Rape Trial in Missoula [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:43:03 +0000

Former University of Montana quarterback Jordan Johnson took the stand Monday, Feb. 25, afternoon after the prosecution wrapped up its case to convince the jury that he was guilty of sexual intercourse without consent. After nine days of testimony, the prosecution’s final witness was the alleged victim’s father, who told prosecutor Suzy Boylen that his [...]

Jordan Johnson Cries "I Just Want to Be a Normal Kid Again – I Don't Care About Football Right Now" During Police Interview [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:22:33 +0000

The jury at the Jordan Johnson trial saw the end of the initial police interview video on Friday, (Feb. 22, 2013) in which Johnson said in tears, "I just want to be a normal kid again. I don't care about football right now."

Jury Sees Jordan Johnson's First Police Interview in Which He Describes Sexual Ecounter With Alleged Victim [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:50:16 +0000

Update: Friday morning, Feb. 22, the video from Jordan Johnson‘s first interview with the Missoula Police Department was reviewed further from where it was left off Thursday afternoon in Missoula District Court. Caution…some of the material below contains descriptions and images that may not be suitable for all audiences. A teary Johnson was seen discussing [...]