The Griz Zone

Playoffs, Grizzlies vs Central Arkansas

2011-12-08T17:54:00.003-07:00

Pregame at the GSA tailgate. They had a nice heater set up. Silvertip Skydivers. Enjoy, this could be their last year if lights are put in.
Bring em out...notice the pirate flag

Brady tried to steal my seat

It was a bit chilly out

Another southern team gets a whipping in the playoffs
Post game

The Griz came out and flat out dominated Central Arkansas. It was a nice welcome back to the playoffs for Montana who had their record streak of playoff appearances broken last year. If the Griz can play like this every week they are going to do some damage in the post season. Sure is nice to be playing towards a true national champion unlike those "big" schools. Next up is Northern Iowa. Go get em Griz!

Griz vs Western Oregon..Millitary Appreciation Day

2011-12-08T17:21:00.003-07:00

A nice sight on the way to Missoula
Monte and Mo came out in Hummers
The big flag! So cool!
Dorks

A nice crowd for a playing a D-2 team
Tru with the win!

The Grizzlies won the one pretty easy 32-7. It was essentially a tune up game for the Montana State game in 2 weeks. Brody McKnight had a record-setting day going 6 for 6 on field goals. The University did an outstanding job with Military Appreciation day with the big flag, hummers and F-15 flyover courtesy of the Montana Air National Guard out of Great Falls. Now 14 days to rest up for the big Griz/cat game! Go Griz!

Griz vs Weber Revenge

2011-11-06T16:51:00.004-07:00

Our first tailgate spot. As you can see we were a bit early. We were the first ones in the parking lot.
Yum, brats and hot dogs
Game time....Yosh and Dawn stayed out to cook for halftime.
Michael and Jordan Johnson after the game.

Michael and Trumaine Johnson after the game.

Houston Roots

Our first tailgate was a success! We couldn't have had a better spot. I think this will be a yearly thing now. Brady, Kristy, Michael, Yosh, Dawn and my mom and dad all had beer and brats before the game and at halftime. Mom even made some scotcharoos. The game was great. The Griz killed Weber! The final score was 45-10. This was the first game the offense came to play for the whole game. If they can keep this up we can go far in the playoffs. After the cats weber is my least favorite team. Next up is Western Oregon. Go Griz!

Montana vs Eastern Washington

2011-10-01T21:00:00.003-06:00

Drinks at the GSA Tailgate

26,066 a record crowd!

The win!

The was a game everyone was looking forward to. Last years champs were coming to town. We needed some revenge after last years loss in Washington. It was a close one but the Griz sent Eastern packing with an 0-3 record. Ouch. The final score was 17-14. I'm running behind....this post is out of order.

Homecoming Montana vs UNC

2011-10-01T20:28:00.002-06:00

A cold beer on a beautiful morning. This update was posted from my iPad. That's why the quality isn't as good.

Playing catch with my Dad before the game

Bring em out!!

Some rain in the 4th quarter

Big crowd. It was the fourth largest ever I believe.
Griz looked good today. It was against Northern Colorado but even so I think they needed a game like this to get some confidence and momentum back. The final score was 55-28. Next week we play at Idaho State. Looks like Kramer has them playing quite a bit better this year. Hopefully JJ will be healthy. Go Griz!

Week 2, Montana vs Cal Poly

2011-09-15T19:23:00.003-06:00

The final score
The win!
Goofing around

Boom!!

Pregame....Remembering 9/11

It was a hot one in the stadium this weekend! The Griz started out hot went a little cold and then picked it up big time in the second half. Sambrano started the game off by returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown. After that they didn't get a whole lot going until after halftime. Boy did they look good when they opened the offense up in the 3rd quarter. Jordan Johnson looked great! Really makes me excited to see how he does against Eastern Saturday. He could be the next great Griz quarterback. I sure hope so! Everyone have a good week and lets kick some eastern ass Saturday! Go Griz!

Griz 2010 Season Wrap Up

2010-12-02T17:42:00.004-07:00

A Few Random Pictures

Griz/Cat....Brrrr....
Griz/Cat Pregame

Some Cold Beverages Before a Cold Game

Griz vs. NAU tailgating

Halftime at NAU Game

The 2010 Griz season was disappointing, but somewhat expected. When you have a new coach with a new offensive philosophy there are going to be growing pains. Compound that with some key injury's and way too many turnovers and you can understand a 7-4 record.

So, If coach Pflugrad can get the turnover problem under control and instill some discipline in special teams I think we will be ok next year. Really, the Griz were a few turnovers away from a 10-1 record. I'm really looking forward to seeing what Jordan Johnson can do next spring. Team him up with Jordan Canada and we might have some thing special. Time will tell.

I think the spring game is in Billings. Hopefully Pflugrad can get some good recruiting done with the extra time off this year. Who knows....not making the playoffs for a year may be a blessing in disguise.

Everyone have a great holiday season and Go Griz!!

Week 4 Homecoming

2010-10-04T19:42:00.003-06:00

Pregame Lotto Tickets
Just us 4

The win

A beautiful day and a record crowd. The Griz played a little sloppy at times but they got the win and that's what counts. Go Griz!

Week 1 Montana vs Western State

2010-09-06T19:18:00.002-06:00

Beers and food before the game

The weather moving in

The row 13 crew

A full house (to start with) to see the blowout

Victory!

Griz football is finally back and what a day, other then an hour or so, for a game. These late summer games are always nice for wearing shorts and drinking a few beers. The defense looked outstanding. It was a nice tune up for their first real game. The stoppage of play for lightening was a first for me. An extra long halftime was pretty cool though. Next up is Cal Poly. Go Griz!

The Excitement Builds

2010-09-01T18:29:00.002-06:00

Only 3 days untill Griz Football is back! I'm looking forward to another great year. Check back often. I'll have pictures and video after all home games. Go Griz!!

On To Next Season

2010-01-23T17:07:00.003-07:00

The championship game didn't go the way anyone of us were hoping but it was still a great year. Signing day is fast approaching It looks like we've got a few really good looking recruits that have already verballed to Montana. Most notably a qb from Oregon (Jordan Johnson). I think the spring scrimmage is in Butte this year in April so some Griz football isn't too far off.

Round Three Montana vs Appalachian State

2009-12-14T08:56:00.007-07:00

The band at halftime ( I didn't want to miss any of this one so I stayed in at half)
Snow on the field
Brrrrr
You just can't beat a night time playoff game!

After the game
We didn't want to leave the stadium so we took a few pictures
Ya gotta love that score

Back to Chatty!! What a night this was. College football at it's best. The crowd was rockin and so was the stadium...literally. Great job fans...24,207, almost a sellout. No one in our section sat down the entire game. Hats off to Appalachian State. It was a hard fought game for both teams. I'm just glad we came out on top. One more game to go....damn it's fun to be a Griz fan. Go get em in Chattanooga Grizzlies!

Round Two Montana vs SFA

2009-12-09T17:40:00.004-07:00

A look from the north end zone

Gotta love that score
The Win 51-0

Going into this game I wouldn't have thought the Griz D could completely shut down SFA but I suppose 10 turnovers will do that. Great job defense! Anytime the Griz can put up 51 points their going to win.
Appalachian State is up next. Anyone who is thinking about it please buy a ticket. We really need to sell this one out. It will be one of if not the biggest game in Washington Griz history. One more game to take care of and it's back to Chatty! Go Griz!

A Comeback For the Ages....Montana vs SDSU

2009-11-29T10:43:00.005-07:00

Bring em out

A nice day for football
61-48!

at one time in the 3rd quarter it was 21-48
The win!

It's Sunday morning and I'm still not quite sure what to say about the game. I guess I'll just have to leave it at wow. The loudest most exciting game I've ever been to. I have never seen the crowd so into the game. It was just electric and something I will never forget.

Marc Mariani put this team on his shoulders and they never looked back. He came out with fire in his eyes and it must have been contagious. After one of the worst halves of football I've witnessed I watched one on the most amazing. The defense was rock solid, the offense couldn't do anything wrong. I have to say it again.....wow.

Poooooooor Bobcats

2009-11-22T11:30:00.003-07:00

There is nothing like football and good food.
Well, once again the Grizzlies have destroyed the hopes and dreams of that other school in Montana. Looks like they'll be home eating leftover turkey while we're playing football next weekend. Oh well, their used to it.

We had a great time watching the game. Great food and good company. Now on to the playoffs!

Week Ten Montana vs Northern Colorado

2009-11-19T20:26:00.001-07:00

We had a few more people to tailgate with this weekend
Mom and Dad

Dawn and Lippy

Hey look...it's Dusty

The win 38-10

Another weekend and another win. That seems to be a recurring theme this year. We had a great time in Missoula as usual and the Griz looked great as usual. Now it's time to get pumped for the annual cat thrashing. Lets smack em around Saturday...pooooor cats. Go Griz!!

Week Seven Montana vs Weber State

2009-11-02T20:36:00.003-07:00

The pregame routine
Behind the GSA tailgate
Yosh's first game
Go Chase and TJ
The Win

What can I say...The day started out great with the huge Flag (sorry no picture but I do have video) and the F-15's from Great Falls blazing over the stadium. From there it just got better. Weber suffered a thorough beat down at the hands of the Griz. They thought they belonged...but now they know. The final score was 31-10

Chase had and unreal game..241 yards of which 193 came after halftime. Trumaine Johnson, co player of the game, also came up big with 2 interceptions.

Next up is at Idaho State. Hopefully after next week we're looking at 9-0. Everyone have a good week and go Griz!

On the Field After the Weber Beat Down

2009-11-02T20:13:00.004-07:00

The family in the end zone
Michael and Yosh

My impersonation of Monte
Michael and Chase
Michael and Peter Nguyen

After the game we headed down on the field to continue the celebration. Michael got to toss his football around on the field and meet a couple players. It's really nice of those guys to take the time to do that.

Week Six Montana vs Eastern Washington

2009-10-19T16:50:00.003-06:00

The band's pregame march
Cute pompoms

Someone is in trouble
Go Chase
The Win!

Alright, now it's starting to feel like football season. A close game, the crowd was really in it and the PA was cranked. What a game! It really came down to the wire but the Griz pulled it off against a good Eastern Washington team winning 41-34. Chase Reynolds went up the middle on fourth down to put the Griz up by 7 with 1:18 left in the game. The D held and we have yet another win. Next up is at Sacramento State. Everyone have a good week and go Griz!

Week 5 Montana vs Cal Poly---Homecoming---

2009-10-11T10:35:00.005-06:00

A very cold pregame
Dawn, her friend Lisa and I
Hand off to Chase
Griz Vision says it all
The win! 35-23

Another Homecoming in the books and another win. It wasn't the prettiest of games but a win is a win. Hopefully the Griz can get things cleaned up a bit for next weekend. Wow was the wind cold when we got out of the truck Saturday morning. It felt more like Great Falls weather. Luckily it warmed up just a bit for the game. We had a great time as usual and it was nice to meet Dawn's friend who is visiting from California. With the Bobcats and Eastern losing today it looks like the Grizzlies are back where they belong atop the Big Sky standings. Next up is Eastern Washington. It should be a good one...they usually play tough in Missoula. Everyone have a great week and Go Griz!

Week 3 Montana vs. Portland State

2009-09-19T22:55:00.006-06:00

Pregame refreshments
Benny showed up today

Michael
The Win!
A nice view of the stadium

Another gorgeous day in Missoula and another win for the Grizzlies. After a slow start the Griz really poured it on and ended up winning 49-17. Better luck next year Glanville. Andrew Selle looked good today so hopefully we'll have a starter now. I would imagine if Roper isn't hurt too badly they will do the rotation thing again though. Mariani was his usual play making self although he was robbed of one TD by a bad call. All in all a great game. Next up is a road game at NAU. Go get em Griz!

Week 1 Montana vs Western State

2009-09-08T18:02:00.006-06:00

Pregame tailgating by our future Jeep
The row 13 crew.
Silvertip Skydivers

The whole crew.

Our spot at the KOA...L-4

The season is finally here, and Griz football is back. Saturday was a beautiful day for football in Missoula. I prefer cooler weather for game day but it's hard to beat these first couple games for tailgating weather. Dawn and I, Michael, Dad, Brady and Kristy went to the game. My mom and Yosh went shopping...their loss. Both teams looked a little rusty the first half, but by the third quarter the Griz were starting to hit their stride. Montana ended up winning 38-0. I think the offense will really get rolling when they pick a quarter back and stick with him. To me Roper looked like he's going to be the guy, but I am glad that they are both getting a chance. Chase Reynolds looked tough as always and quietly gained 100 yards for the game. Running back is really going to be a strong position this year with Reynolds, Fletcher, Moore and the quick freshmen Peter Ngunen (pronounced win i think). Tight end Steven Pfahler had a career game with 2 touchdown receptions.

Defense looked good in pitching the shutout. Lebsock is great at linebacker and had the Grizzlies only sack. We also have some really quick looking defensive ends this year. I think Fetherston is going to have a great year.

UC Davis is up next and should be a better test of the Griz. Game time is 8:00 pm so we'll have a nice evening of Griz football next Saturday. Everyone have a great week and go Griz!

Justin Roper's First Griz touchdown

2009-09-08T17:51:00.003-06:00

I thought this video taken by me deserved it's own post. Roper's first TD as a Griz was a 10 yard pass to Pfahler. Hopefully there will be many more to come.

The Season Approaches

2009-08-31T17:07:00.003-06:00

Less then a week until kickoff!

Michael and Reynolds
Michael and I watching the Griz kick Weber around
Dawn and Colin Dow
Dawn and Mariani
The win!
Dawn and I tailgating
Michael's first Griz game 2007

Alright everyone...the season is almost upon us. Can you feel the excitement in the air? I can't wait for another season of Grizzly Football to start. I'll be chronicling my family's year in Griz football on this blog so stop by every week for a new update. We have season tickets in the new expansion and plan on attending every home game and maybe a road game or two. I think we're in for a great season and hopefully another successful postseason. I'll post a few of my favorite Griz pictures from the past couple years to whet your appetite. Go Griz!

The Griz Zone

Playoffs, Grizzlies vs Central Arkansas

Griz vs Western Oregon..Millitary Appreciation Day

Griz vs Weber *Revenge*

Montana vs Eastern Washington

Homecoming Montana vs UNC

Week 2, Montana vs Cal Poly

Griz 2010 Season Wrap Up

Week 4 Homecoming

Week 1 Montana vs Western State

The Excitement Builds

On To Next Season

Round Three Montana vs Appalachian State

Round Two Montana vs SFA

A Comeback For the Ages....Montana vs SDSU

Poooooooor Bobcats

Week Ten Montana vs Northern Colorado

Week Seven Montana vs Weber State

On the Field After the Weber Beat Down

Week Six Montana vs Eastern Washington

Week 5 Montana vs Cal Poly---Homecoming---

Week 3 Montana vs. Portland State

Week 1 Montana vs Western State

Justin Roper's First Griz touchdown

The Season Approaches

Griz vs Weber Revenge