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M o n t a n a K a i m i n 2 Saturday, September, 23 2006 Catching On

After three years of sitting on the bench and not being a factor, Eric Allen is finally becoming an impact player for Montana

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Whether it’s been learning the offense, renewed confidence or just flat-out talent, something has certainly changed in Eric Allen. The junior wide receiver, who transferred to the University of Montana from Oklahoma State following his freshman year, already has more yards and touch- downs in the first two games this year than he did all of last year when he played in 12 games for the Griz. “Eric’s improved a whole bunch,” said sophomore wide receiver Mike Ferriter. “He’s a completely different player out there. I think he’s just got so much confidence this year and knows the offense better.” Most of the Montana players and the coaches agree that there was some change in the off-season that transformed Allen into an emerging star on the Griz offense. “In the off-season I could see him putting in a lot of work,” said senior quarterback Josh Swogger. “I saw the raw talent there; it was just a matter of us getting on the same page.” Part of Allen’s off-season included a trip to Wichita, Kan., to take part in a speed camp run by Byron Sanders, the brother of NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders. Allen said the camp helped him improve his running style and it helped him become a faster player. “We just did a lot of fundamen- tal stuff, like breaking down what makes a person more efficient at running,” he said. “With the first couple of days I could see the dif- ferences.” Allen said the camp not only gave him some tips for his play on the field but it also gave him some motivation to work harder. He said he heard stories about the work ethic of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice that has made Allen want to push himself even more. “To hear how hard he was work- ing every day, it was inspiring to me for sure,” Allen said. Allen says the biggest reasons for his growth as a player was get- ting to know the UM offense. Shane McMillan/GameDay Kaimin “Just being confident in what University of Montana junior wide receiver Eric Allen is brought down by two South Dakota State defenders after making a reception during a Sept. 9 meeting. Through two games this season, Allen has 164 I’m doing, knowing what I need to yards receiving and one , already eclipsing his 2005 numbers in those statistical categories. do and where I need to be,” Allen said. “Once you understand (the after such a strong spring. that opens up big holes for every- the field as on it and it’s showing offense) it’s easier to play.” “As far as performance I defi- one else,” Ferriter said. “He opens up on Saturdays now.” Allen said it was a real struggle nitely felt like it gave me a sigh of up the running game and a lot of For Allen the decision to leave The Allen File for him last year trying to learn the relief,” he said. “Seeing it in stuff for everyone.” Oklahoma State has been vindi- offense, which even though he spring ball and doing it in the Fellow 1-A transfer Swogger cated by his increased playing was a redshirt sophomore was dif- game are two different things. I said it’s obvious that Allen is a time and his improved play. After ficult to pick up since it was his felt confident in spring, but when special kind of receiver. redshirting his first year at OSU, first year with the Griz. He said it happened like that, then it boost- “You can tell he’s a I-A drop- Allen believed he would get some that at times he wondered if he ed my confidence way more.” down just from what he’s able to get to play, but a lack of playing made the right decision in leaving Allen said his newfound confi- do with his body,” Swogger said. time during his freshman year Oklahoma State and coming to dence has helped him out greatly “He stretches the field. He knows prompted a transfer from OSU. Montana. on the field. what to do. We always seem to be “I wanted a chance to go to a Things are definitely starting to “When you are confident, it just on the same page.” place where I could play right blossom for Allen, who was one of feels like you can’t be covered,” UM head coach Bobby Hauck away and not waste all my eligi- the lone bright spots in the UM’s he said. “Just when your confi- has definitely noticed the changes bility and then finally play my 41-7 loss to 1-A powerhouse dence is up I honestly think you in Allen’s game from last year to senior year,” Allen said. Iowa. play better.” now. With the level he’s performing 2005 2006 Allen had six catches for 63 Allen’s growth as a receiver is “He had a transformation into a at this year, it seems doubtful Games 12 2 yards and scored the team’s only having a ripple effect on everyone guy that was one of the hardest playing time will be a problem for Catches 14 13 touchdown. Allen said he wasn’t from the quarterbacks to his fel- workers,” Hauck said. “His block- Allen throughout the rest of his 106 164 pleased with Montana’s play, but Yards low wide receivers. ing improved. He’s an effort guy. collegiate career. TDs 01 he found it reassuring that he was “Having a good receiver like He worked tremendously hard off able to play at such a high level YPC 7.6 12.6

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M o n t a n a K a i m i n Saturday, September 23, 2006 3 Hornets looking for first-ever win against Montana

PETE DELMOE GAMEDAY KAIMIN good athletes and are a joy to have on the team. They are everything that you look for in a safety.” The Sacramento State Hornets It could be quite a battle on come to Missoula this weekend Saturday when the Griz receivers having lost all 11 games that line up to take on the secondary of they’ve played alltime against the the Hornets. University of Montana football “They have a good secondary,” team, but head coach Steve UM sophomore wide receiver Mooshagian is hoping to leave all Mike Ferriter said. “We are going that in the past. to have to play our best game to “It’s a statistic that’s out there, control that game and to beat those and I think if you dwell on it too guys.” much or if you make too much of Offensively, the Hornets have it then it becomes more than it struggled this year and a big rea- needs to be,” said Mooshagian, son for that has been their quarter- who is in his fourth year as head back position. When the Hornets coach of the Hornets. “I think you take the field today, junior college just don’t mention it. Most of transfer, Marcel Marquez, will be these kids here weren’t involved the team’s third starting quarter- in a great majority of (the losses). back in three games. We can’t control the past, we can Marquez replaced last week’s only work for the future.” starter Crosby Wehr in the team’s One statistic that does favor the 17-10 loss to Cal Poly that sent the Hornets is the 10 returning starters Hornets to 0-2 for the season. they have on defense. They lost Marquez went only 6 of 17 for 40 Big Sky co-Defensive MVP Matt yards and one , but Logue to graduation but the rest of Mooshagian likes what he sees in the team is still intact. Marquez. “It is the strength of our football “I’m comfortable with him Shane McMillan / GameDay Kaimin team, that’s not a secret,” because I know the kind of com- Two weeks ago, Griz defenders pummeled South Dakota State, holding them to just 13 first downs and seven points for the game. The Jackrabbits slipped Mooshagian said. “Especially petitor that he is,” he said. “He’s one field goal and a mere 226 rushing yards past the Grizzly defense. Montana will look to have similar success against a Sacramento State offense averag- with our offense needing some got a pedigree of winning, and ing just 114 yards a game. time to gel. Any time you have when you put those two attributes continuity and have the same sys- together, those are good things for Scott Criner said Marquez has Big Sky selection last season Criner said Daniels is an excel- tem and you have a bunch of guys a quarterback to possess.” plenty of talent, but he also brings despite only playing three league lent player, but the coaching staff that played together, there’s a trust One dimension that Marquez more to the game. games. He is out this year with a needs to figure out a way to get level and an energy level that they brings to the table is his running “We like his athletic ability,” shoulder injury, leaving senior him more touches. possess that is something very ability. Criner said. “We like what he Kris Daniels to take his spot. “Kris is a quick scat back with important to a defense as a “Marquez is a good running brings to the team. He seems to Daniels has been held behind good vision, and he can show whole.” back as well as a quarterback,” have very good field awareness. I several good running backs over power,” Criner said. “He will drop The Hornets are especially said UM head coach Bobby know our kids have rallied around his career and is now finally get- the shoulder and run at you. He tough in the secondary, which is Hauck. “When he decides to run him and he’s added a spark to us.” ting more time on the field. does have very good speed and led by its two junior safeties, Brett it, he’s like having another run- The Hornets are strong at the “I think Kris Daniels, the run- good hands. We don’t get the ball Shelton and Brett Webber. Shelton ning back in the backfield at the position despite the ning back, is a guy they can build to him enough, though. That’s one was a second team All-Big Sky quarterback position.” loss of junior running back Ryan a game plan around,” Hauck said. of the things we have to improve selection in his freshman and Sac State offensive coordinator Mole, who was a second team All- “He’s a dynamic player.” on the offense.” sophomore years and has started every game of his career. Webber was named honorable mention for the All-Big Sky team his freshman and sophomore years. “Those guys are very experi- enced players,” Mooshagian said. “They’re both physical, they’re very solid. They are all around guys that have been starters since their freshman year. They don’t make a lot of mistakes. They are

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M o n t a n a K a i m i n 4 Saturday, September 23, 2006 As conference season gets underway, Big Sky teams try to survive

DANNY DAVIS Eastern Washington (0-3) that Bozeman head coach Mike last season), but what good is a Big Sky team to lose a game last GAMEDAY KAIMIN at Montana State (1-2) Kramer has cut his players off useless statistic if you can’t use it? week when they were blown out If the Bobcats and Eagles have from talking to the media. by Cal, 42-16. Weber State, on the done one thing right this year, it’s Things are pretty bleak in Northern Arizona (1-2) other hand, won its first contest of Seven teams will open their Big been to make fools of the other Bozeman and a win might not at Idaho State (1-2) the year last Saturday, beating Sky Conference schedules on coaches around the Big Sky. even bring out the sun. To pick a winner in this game, Southern Utah 24-13. Saturday (Portland State and Picked 2-3 in the preseason one must decide whether they are The Wildcat offensive line, Northern Colorado opened theirs coaches poll, the two teams have Western Illinois (2-1) more likely to side with the “what which has allowed 12 sacks this two weeks ago) and the race for one win between them. at Northern Colorado (1-2) have you done for me lately” ideal year, might have their hands full the conference crown will be offi- Montana State appears to be the Bozeman may want to take a or logical theory of “five is the with senior linebacker Adam cially underway. biggest flop of the two, and may look at the UNC book at how to greatest number ever.” Hayward, who leads the Big Sky OK, so I see you yawning over be the biggest disappointment in deal with adversary after the If it’s the former, go with in both tackles (32) and sacks (4). there in the North End Zone. Is I-AA football at the moment. Bears came out ended a tumul- Northern Arizona, which slapped The WSU o-line could do team- eight teams fighting to knock After upsetting Colorado on the tuous last week with a 14-13 win around the Bengals last year. mate Tyler DeBry a favor by Montana off the top of the confer- road to open the season, the over then No. 23 North Texas. NAU quarterback Jason Murrieta, keeping Hayward in check as ence mountain not exciting Bobcats, who were also picked UNC made national headlines last now a senior, threw for 265 yards DeBry, also a senior linebacker, is enough for you? second in the media poll, lost two week when backup punter Mitch and four in a 42-28 second in the conference in tack- Here’s a suggestion: Treat the straight home games by a com- Cozad allegedly attacked and win. les, one behind Hayward. conference like a new season of bined 54 points to Chadron State stabbed starting punter Rafael If you want to side with the For those who think the quarter- “Survivor.” In the appropriately and UC Davis. As rough as things Mendoza in his kicking leg. number five, go with Idaho State. back problems at Sacramento dubbed “Survivor: Big Sky,” you are for the football team, they pale Senior defensive back Jason ISU has won five in a row at home State are a joke, just take a glance can vote a team off every week in comparison of what is happen- Hildenbrand and kicker Michael against the Lumberjacks and has at what’s happening under center and just pretend that they don’t ing to their equipment managers. York split the punting duties also won its last five homecoming for the Viks. In last week’s 42-16 exist. Conference newcomer Current head jock washer Derrick against North Texas, averaging games. Bengal quarterback Matt loss to Cal, PSU used four differ- Northern Colorado is the obvious Lamont Davis, a former MSU 28.1 yards per punt on nine kicks. Gutierrez has thrown five touch- ent options at the quarterback choice for the first elimination, defensive back, pleaded guilty on With 19 catches, sophomore down passes this season, but the postion. but conference vets Montana State to beating his girlfriend and running back Patrick Ealy leads ISU offense has also turned the Starter Sawyer Smith and back- and Idaho State should get their breaking one of her ribs. Davis’ the conference in receptions and ball over five times. up Tygue Howland went down acts together if they want to stay arrest comes on the heels of for- will look to torch a WIU defense Lumberjack receiver Alex within minutes of each other from on this island. mer equipment manager Chuck that, in three games so far, is only Watson is working a little bit of injuries and the rest of the snaps Winners get an extended 15 Talbott who resigned in June allowing 140.3 passing yards per “five” magic himself as he leads were taken by third-string QB minutes of fame and the chance to amidst some charges against him game. the Big Sky in scoring courtesy of Rob Freeman and wide receiver become a future “Jeopardy” ques- in Virginia. He was later charged As Sac State has never beat his five touchdown catches. Tremayne Kirkland. tion while losers get to return with using e-mail to sexually Montana, UNC has never beat Freeman was listed as the No. 1 home to their families and friends proposition a minor. Western Illinois. Granted, the two Portland State (2-1) quarterback this week but should with newfound blankets of shame To cap things off, Missoula TV teams have only played once (a at Weber State (1-2) he go down, Portland State may and embarrassment. station KPAX reported this week 28-23 win by the Leathernecks Portland State became the last just have to suit up their mascot.

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M o n t a n a K a i m i n Saturday, September 23, 2006 5 A Round-trip Ticket Back To Missoula Micaela Parker adding spark to Montana offense during second tour of Garden City

kills, Parker left the UM volley- Still, Parker felt that she had ball program. For personal rea- something to prove. sons and the thought that it would “The reception was warm be impractical to pursue a nursing enough but there’s always a need degree while playing volleyball at to prove your game,” Parker said. UM, Parker moved back home to “I didn’t come in expecting to Marysville, Wash. start right away. I knew I would “I went home for a year because have to work hard and earn my I needed to figure some things spot again.” out,” Parker said. “After going Parker’s hard work has paid off home I just realized volleyball as she has nudged her way back was my passion.” into the UM starting lineup. To help fuel that passion, “She’s really becoming a big Parker, now enrolled at Everett part of our offensive (scheme),” Community College, played in said Wagner, who was impressed various coed volleyball leagues. by the maturity that he believes Although the nets she was playing Parker gained during her year on were at men’s regulation away. “She’s been willing to height, there was something lack- accept whatever role she’s in.” ing for the player who was a year The Griz have benefited by hav- removed from playing at a ing Parker as an option on an Division I school. offense that includes two setters “I missed the competition,” and a steady and frequent rotation Parker said. “The leagues there scheme. Parker is mostly on the don’t compare to what we do here. floor when junior setter Shelley It just isn’t enough when you have Boyd is quarterbacking the volleyball born into you.” offense and on the year is averag- Parker began to miss collegiate ing 2.62 kills per game, including volleyball more and more and a season-high 17 kill match began looking at a possible return. against Gonzaga on Tuesday. She began looking at schools and, “It’s not as predictable,” Parker in the meanwhile; had expressed said of the new offense. “I think it her intentions to a few former throws the other team off because teammates. there are so many people to track.” Those conversations led to a When given the chance, Parker conversation with current UM has also shined from the serving assistant coach Allison Weston, line. Parker matched a career high who at the time was serving as the at the University of Portland Nike interim head coach. Weston, who Invitational, serving up eight aces was an assistant for four seasons in a 3-1 Montana victory over under Best and stayed on when Cornell. new head coach Jerry Wagner was Even when she’s dropping hired in May, convinced Parker to down a flurry of aces, Parker said come to Missoula for a visit. that she’d rather be knocking Parker went on what was essen- down a kill. tially her second recruiting trip to “Getting a kill is more of a thrill Missoula during the first week of because (it involves) more team- May, was offered a scholarship work,” she said. “Don’t get me and recommitted to the team in wrong, an ace is still a thrill, but I June. like a kill because it involves more “When I came back in May I team. was re-evaluating how I felt, and it Montana has won five straight just felt right,” Parker said. “It felt matches and, after dropping rival s like home, even though I had been Montana State and Idaho State to here.” open its conference schedule, Before worrying about spikes looks ready to make a run at its and volleys, Parker had to worry first postseason appearance since Eleena Fikhman/Montana Kaimin about winning over her team- 2000. Sophomore outside hitter Micaela Parker knocks the ball past Elaina Renius of Gonzaga during Montana’s 3-2 win on Tuesday. After taking a year off, mates, five of whom were on the Although an invitation to the Parker is averaging 2.67 kills per game for Montana (4-6). roster during her first stay at UM. tournament Parker also had to worry about won’t be available for weeks, DANNY DAVIS away from slamming down a kill, the past two seasons, is leading Wagner, a new coach who she was Parker already has big aspirations GAMEDAY KAIMIN landing the ball in between two Montana this year in kills. The trio unfamiliar with. for the end of the season. Gonzaga University defenders. all logged significant playing time Parker said that her former “My new hope is that we would Parker was a member of in 2004, and it appeared that the teammates welcomed her back host the conference tournament,” And there she was, airborne and arguably the best recruiting class Griz had a solid triad of talent to with open arms and she quickly Parker said. “Coach Wagner says ready to bounce. former UM head coach Nikki Best build its program around. bonded with the players she didn’t take it one game at a time, but I’m It was a moment University of ever landed. The Class of 2004 Then that dream suddenly faded know. She was also reassured by still holding onto my motto of Montana volleyball fans two years included Parker, defensive anchor away. her teammates that they were all ‘Dream Big.’” ago had dreamed of; outside hitter Jackie White and outside hitter After a season that saw her lead in the same boat, as far as adapting Micaela Parker was a split second Claudia Houle, who, as she has the team in aces and finish third in to a new coach was concerned.

6 GameDay KaiminUniversity • Saturday, September 23, 2006 of Montana 2006 Record • 1-1, 0-0 Big Sky GRIZ OFFENSE vs. Hornet Defense

#87 Dan Beaudin Mike Tight End Ferriter WR 6’ 5”, 236 lbs, freshman, General Education 82 #20 Reggie Bradshaw If you truly practice like you play, then Mr. Beaudin is going to become a star for Montana. As a redshirt last season, Mr. Beaudin, who has If anyone is rooting for Mr. three catches in 2006, was named the offensive scout team MVP. Bradshaw to succeed it may Offense be some members on face- Ryan book.com who created a fan Bagley club for him. Bradshaw has- WR n’t yet let his followers down, 3 scoring both of UM’s rushing #18 Jimmy Wilson TDs this year. Cody 5’11”, 183 lbs, junior, Business Administration Balogh T 71 The last time the Hornets saw Mr. Wilson, he was streaking down the field, returning an interception 42 yards for a touchdown. Mr. Wilson does not have an interception this sea-

Defense son, so he should be pleased to see Sac State and its sticky Terran QB situation roll into town. Hillesland G 77 NUMERICAL ROSTER Reggie Josh Ryan 2 Craig Chambers JR WR 6–4 200 lbs Mill Creek, WA Bradshaw RB Swogger QB Wells C 3 Ryan Bagley JR WR 6–4 210 lbs Great Falls, MT 20 7 63 4 Muckie Foreman JR LB 6–1 200 lbs Spanaway, WA 5 Eric Allen JR WR 6–3 202 lbs Colorado Springs, CO 6 Tyler Joyce JR LB 6–5 231 lbs Aurora, CO 7 Josh Swogger SR QB 6–5 235 lbs Vienna, OH Colin 8 Rob Schulte SO WR 5–8 183 lbs Great Falls, MT Dow G 9 Tim Parks SO CB 5–10 187 lbs Moreno Valley, CA 79 10 Quenton Freeman JR CB 6--0 190 lbs Pasadena, CA 11 Matt Troxel SO WR 5–9 180 lbs Coeur d’ Alene, ID 12 Andrew Selle FR QB 6-2 205 lbs Billings, MT 13 Tuff Harris SR CB 6–0 193 lbs Colstrip, MT Brent 14 Cole Bergquist SO QB 6–2 207 lbs San Clemente, CA Russum T 16 Clint Stapp FR QB 6–3 217 lbs Niwot, CO 66 17 Van Cooper Jr. SR S 6–2 201 lbs Denver, CO 18 Jimmy Wilson JR CB 5-11 183 lbs San Diego, CA 19 Colt Anderson SO DB 5–10 185 lbs Butte, MT 20 Reggie Bradshaw JR RB 6-0 211 lbs Coquitlam, BC Dan 21 Dustin Dlouhy SR DE 6–2 220 lbs Idaho Falls, ID Beaudin TE 23 Chase Reynolds FR RB 5–10 190 lbs Drummond, MT 87 24 Thomas Brooks-Fletcher FR RB 5–10 202 lbs Bellevue, WA 25 Brandon Fisher FR S 5–10 183 lbs Franklin, TN 26 Tyson Johnson SR P 6–2 189 lbs Stevensville, MT 27 Matt Lebsock SR S 5–11 185 lbs Billings, MT Eric Allen 28 Andrew Schmidt SO RB 6–1 205 lbs Bozeman, MT 5 WR 29 Dan Carpenter JR K 6–2 190 lbs Helena, MT 30 Brandon Dwyer SO CB 5–10 193 lbs Kalispell, MT 31 Tim Anderson FR S 6–0 206 lbs Missoula, MT 32 Torrey Thomas JR S 6–0 188 lbs Dillon, MT 33 Brandon Utterback FR RB 6–0 200 lbs Fort Benton, MT 34 Quinton Jackson JR CB 5--11 176 lbs Seattle, WA 35 Tom Martin SO LB 5–10 201 lbs Columbus, MT 36 Houston Stockton FR DB 5--9 160 lbs Spokane, WA 37 Loren Utterback JR LB 6–2 213 lbs Fort Benton, MT 38 Lex Hilliard SR RB 6–0 235 lbs Kalispell, MT 39 Shann Schillinger FR S 6–1 190 lbs Baker, MT 40 Greg Coleman JR RB 6-0 238 lbs Peoria, IL 41 Brady Green SR RB 5–9 191 lbs Brighton, UT 42 Jace Palmer FR DB 6–3 214 lbs Missoula, MT 43 Alex Hawthorne JR LB 6–2 233 lbs Mesa, AZ GRIZ DEFENSE vs. Hornet Offense 44 David Haile SO DE 6–5 235 lbs San Jose, CA 46 Kyle Ryan JR LB 6–3 227 lbs Billings, MT 47 Severin Campbell FR LB 6–4 210 lbs Golden, CO 48 Chris Clark JR CB 5--11 175 lbs Los Angeles, CA 49 Kevin Klaboe FR HB 6–2 216 lbs Billings, MT Jimmy 50 Craig Mettler SO DT 6–3 268 lbs Walla Walla, WA Wilson CB 51 Tyler Pelleur FR LB 6–2 224 lbs Sammamish, WA 18 52 Shawn Lebsock SO LB 6–0 220 lbs Billings, MT 53 Kroy Biermann JR LB 6–3 232 lbs Hardin, MT 54 Austin Mullins FR DT 6–2 248 lbs Great Falls, MT 55 Dan Carter FR OT 6–5 303 lbs Bellingham, WA 56 Tyler Corwin SO LB 6–3 230 lbs Great Falls, MT Colt 57 Karl Pitcher SO DE 6–2 218 lbs Anaconda, MT Anderson SS 58 Paul LaMantia SO DT 6–2 260 lbs Oakdale, CA 19 59 Kelly Kain JR DT 6–4 294 lbs Great Falls, MT Mike 60 Ryan Schmidt FR OG 6–2 283 lbs Missoula, MT Loren Murphy DE 61 Cy Murer FR OL 6–4 290 lbs Big Fork, MT 90 62 Trapper Hight FR C 6–4 290 lbs Miles City, MT Utterback LB 63 Ryan Wells SR OT 6–4 288 lbs Hamilton, MT 37 64 Dan Girard FR OG 6–4 278 lbs Yakima, WA Craig 65 Nick Lebsock FR OL 6--1 220 lbs Billings, MT Mettler 66 Brent Russum SO OG 6–3 281 lbs Lewiston, ID DT 67 Kevin Bell SO OT 6–4 275 lbs Santa Clarita, CA 50 71 Cody Balogh JR OT 6–7 324 lbs Steilacoom, WA 72 Levi Horn FR OT 6–7 300 lbs Spokane, WA Kyle 73 Jeff Marshall SR C 6–5 285 lbs Newport Beach, CA Ryan LB 74 Ryan Gustafson JR OG 6–5 270 lbs Billings, MT 46 75 Chris Dyk FR OT 6–8 282 lbs Dillon, MT 76 Brad Sternberg FR OL 6–3 260 lbs Helena, MT Torrey 77 Terran Hillesland FR OT 6–7 320 lbs Sidney, MT Thomas Kerry 78 Eric Michel JR OG 6–6 285 lbs Billings, MT 32 FS Mullan DT 79 Colin Dow FR OG 6–5 320 lbs Billings, MT 98 80 Marc Mariani FR WR 6--0 177 lbs Havre, MT Tyler Joyce 81 Tyler Palmer FR WR 6–3 203 lbs Missoula, MT 82 Mike Ferriter SO WR 6–1 203 lbs Helena, MT 6 LB 83 Mitch Rasmussen FR WR 6–0 170 lbs Long Grove, IL Kroy 84 Tony Kazmierczak FR WR 6--2 200 lbs Thompson Falls, MT Biermann DE 85 Bryan Riggs FR WR 6–1 200 lbs Spokane, WA 53 86 Jeremy Pate FR DB 6–1 185 lbs Las Vegas, NV 87 Daniel Beaudin FR TE 6–5 237 lbs Trout Creek, MT 88 Steve Pfahler FR TE 6--5 233 lbs Frenchtown, MT 89 Rob Overton FR TE 6–6 240 lbs San Leandro, CA 90 Mike Murphy SR DE 6–3 238 lbs Great Falls, MT 91 Michael Stadnyk JR DE 6–4 254 lbs Regina, Saskatchewan #19 Colt Anderson Tuff 93 Brayton Schilling FR DL 6--2 226 lbs Gillette, WY Mr. Anderson leads the Harris CB 94 Jackson Legerwood FR DE 6–2 230 lbs Fort Benton, MT Montana defense in tackles 95 Carson Bender FR DE 6–3 245 lbs Deer Lodge, MT with 12. Mr. Anderson hails 13 from Butte, when he once 96 Alex Verlanic FR DT 6–3 265 lbs Drummond, MT received the Butte High 97 Jesse Carlson SO DT 6–3 263 lbs Billings MT “head hunter” award. Hornet 98 Kerry Mullan SR DT 6–3 288 lbs Stevensville, MT wide receivers beware! 99 Tyler Hobbs FR DE 6–4 230 lbs Spokane, WA ---- Jason Washington SR QB 6--2 200 lbs Oakland, CA 7 Montana • Sacramento State Sacramento State vs. Hornet Defense Hornets 2006 Record 0-2 • 0-0 Big Sky

Darrell #27 Kris Daniels CB Oliver Running Back 24 5’7”, 175 lbs, senior As the littlest Hornet, Mr. Daniels may not win any pickup basketball games against his teammates but he does have them beat at one

Brett Offense thing. Mr. Daniels is the only Hornet to find the end zone this year, FS Shelton scoring on a 10-yard run last week agaisnt Cal Poly. 25 Mike #25 Brett Shelton DE Brannon Free Safety 99 Tony 6’1”, 200 lbs, junior LB DeMonaco Mr. Shelton has started a team-high 24 straight games. As a whole 44 the defensive unit is pretty consistent with five players who have

Defense started at least 13 straight contests. The highest such streak on Dallas the offensive side of the ball is lineman Tyrone Davis’ five games. NT Mauga 92 NUMERICAL ROSTER Cyrus LB Mulitalo 42 1 Juan Gamboa K SO 5-9 165 lbs San Jose, CA Chris 2 Phillip Perry WR JR 6-2 190 lbs Los Angeles, CA Hurts 3 Bobby Mooshagian WR SO 5-11 190 lbs Fresno, CA DT 4 Marcel Marquez QB JR 5-11 200 lbs Sherman Oaks, CA 51 5 Crosby Wehr QB JR 6-3 210 lbs Roseville, CA Brent 6 Torrell Baker RB SO 5-9 175 lbs Long Beach, CA SS Webber 7 Tim Brockwell QB JR 6-2 230 lbs Flagstaff, AZ 31 8 KC Patterson QB SO 6-3 205 lbs Granite Bay, CA Tyson 8d Chris Clarizo K FR 5-9 165 lbs Arcadia, CA James LB Butler 9 Dalen Mason RB FR 5-9 190 lbs Fresno, CA 10 Jody Johnson DB JR 5-9 175 lbs Corona, CA DE Henderson 43 11 Tim Bessolo TE SR 6-4 235 lbs Lakewood, CA 91 12 Jason Barnes WR SR 6-4 190 lbs Fair Oaks, CA 13 Harvey Taylor WR JR 5-11 170 lbs Fresno, CA #43 Tyson Butler 14 Tyler Fannuchi WR JR 5-9 185 lbs Claremont, CA 15 Ronald Richardson WR FR 5-11 195 lbs Pomona, CA The lone pre-season all-confer- 16 Andre Taylor WR SR 5-11 185 lbs Santa Rosa, CA nce pick, Mr. Butler has some large shoes to fill on the Sac 17 Ryan Coogler WR SR 5-10 185 lbs Richmond, CA State defense. Mr. Butler is going 18 Richard Moore DB SR 5-8 195 lbs Claremont, CA to have to fill the void of the 19 Elon Paige WR FR 6-4 190 lbs Fresno, CA departed Matt Louge, the 2005 20 Kevin Davis DB SO 5-10 190 lbs Long Beach, CA Jody Big Sky defensive MVP. If Mr. Butler is to replace Mr. Louge, he 21 Jerrell Mitchell DB FR 6-0 195 lbs Chula Vista, CA CB Johnson is going to have to improve on 22 Roc Green DB JR 5-9 175 lbs Fresno, CA 10 his 2006 totals of 14 tackles, only 23 Dorian Brown DB FR 6-1 185 lbs Chino, CA two of which were solo stops. 24 Durrell Oliver DB SO 6-0 185 lbs Fresno, CA 25 Brett Shelton DB JR 6-1 200 lbs Bakersfield, CA 26 Jeremy Henderson DB JR 5-10 200 lbs San Diego, CA 27 Kris Daniels RB SR 5-7 175 lbs San Francisco, CA 28 Bryan Parker DB JR 6-0 175 lbs Stockton, CA 29 Craig King DB FR 6-2 205 lbs San Francisco, CA 30 James Johnson DB FR 5-11 180 lbs Tracy, CA 31 Brent Webber DB JR 6-0 200 lbs Sanger, CA 32 Gerwin Williams RB SO 5-9 210 lbs Sacramento, CA 33 John Alanis FB JR 6-0 225 lbs Phoenix, AZ 34 Mitch Lively P SR 6-4 220 lbs Susanville, CA 35 Allan Mohan LB FR 6-1 200 lbs Ventura, CA 36 James Bogetti LB SR 5-11 200 lbs Modesto, CA vs. Hornet Offense 37 Seth McDaniels FB SO 6-0 230 lbs Modesto, CA 38 LaMarr Robinson DL SO 6-2 230 lbs West Covina, CA 39 Blake Milton FB FR 5-10 225 lbs Altadena, CA 40 Rainbow Mauga FB SR 5-8 220 lbs San Diego, CA 41 Daniel Hart DB FR 5-11 185 lbs Loomis, CA Phillip #4 Marcel Marquez 42 Cyrus Mulitalo LB SO 6-1 245 lbs San Leandro, CA WR Perry 43 Tyson Butler LB SR 6-1 250 lbs Atwater, CA In the every popular Sac State 2 game Musical Chairs: QB 44 Tony DeMonaco LB SR 6-0 210 lbs Walnut, CA Edition, Mr. Marquez is this 45 Ryan Hastie FB JR 6-0 240 lbs Salinas, CA week’s winner. Mr. Marquez is 46 Brandon McMullen LB JR 6-1 210 lbs Antioch, CA the third Hornet to start at quar- 47 John Rogan LB SO 6-1 215 lbs Antioch, CA Bobby terback this season and is 48 Calvin Robinson LB FR 6-0 200 lbs Fresno, CA Mooshagian coming off a relief performance WR against Cal Poly in which he 49 Xavier Burgess LB SR 6-2 235 lbs Sacramento, CA 3 went 6 of 17 for 40 yards and 50 Johnnie Brannon LB JR 6-2 225 lbs Rancho Cordova, CA an inerception. 51 Chris Hurts DL JR 6-3 290 lbs San Leandro, CA 52 Geoff Warner LB FR 6-0 220 lbs Clovis, CA Jordan 53 Lamont Butler LB JR 6-1 235 lbs San Diego, CA T Hunter 55 Bill Sherman DL FR 6-2 295 lbs Loomis, CA 56 Faheem Muhammed LB SO 5-11 230 lbs Los Angeles, CA 78 57 Kyle Leitzke OL JR 6-1 290 lbs Rancho Buena Vista, CA 60 Tanner Harrah OL FR 6-2 230 lbs Temecula, CA Francisco 61 Lindsey Kellogg OL JR 6-1 280 lbs Clovis, CA G Cruz 62 Kyle Tahsler OL JR 6-3 295 lbs Napa, CA 63 Francisco Cruz OL JR 6-4 280 lbs San Diego, CA 63 64 Tristian Gray OL JR 6-2 260 lbs Rancho Cordova, CA 65 Tyrone Davis OL SO 6-3 315 lbs Ontario, CA Kris Kyle Marcel 67 Sergio Cabrera OL JR 6-3 285 lbs Oceanside, CA Daniels C Leitzke QB Marquez RB 68 Tim Carr OL FR 6-4 260 lbs Santa Paula, CA 4 27 69 Matt Russell OL SR 6-5 315 lbs Vallejo, CA 57 75 Alex Spencer OL FR 6-2 255 lbs Soquel, CA 76 Adolph Stone DL SR 6-0 270 lbs San Bernardino, CA 77 Matt Gaughen OL JR 6-2 320 lbs Kona, HI Tyrone 78 Jordan Hunter OL FR 6-6 285 lbs Clovis, CA G Davis 79 Jacob Castillo OL FR 6-4 280 lbs Oceanside, CA 65 80 Billy White WR JR 6-1 200 lbs Granite Bay, CA 81 Ray Navar TE SO 6-6 250 lbs Alta Loma, CA 87 James Patterson DL FR 6-1 240 lbs Modesto, CA Matt 88 Jeremiah Mareko TE JR 6-1 280 lbs Kona, HI T Russell 89 Brian Heath TE FR 6-4 255 lbs Penryn, CA 69 90 Corey Brown DL FR 6-5 235 lbs Patterson, CA 91 James Henderson DL JR 6-2 245 lbs Sacramento, CA 92 Dallas Mauga DL JR 6-1 300 lbs San Diego, CA Ray 93 Blaine Jackson DL JR 6-3 260 lbs Fallbrook, CA TE Navar 95 Andrew Blume DL FR 6-2 280 lbs Columbia, CA 81 96 Christian Clark OL FR 6-3 260 lbs Los Angeles, CA 98 Austin Collett DL JR 6-3 260 lbs Orange, CA 99 Mike Brannon DL SO 6-2 240 lbs Rancho Cordova, CA

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M o n t a n a K a i m i n 8 Saturday, September 23, 2006 Fans of all allegiances converge on Grizzly message board

DANNY DAVIS talk was about Panther wide Sky Conference, it is kind of the GAMEDAY KAIMIN receiver Jake Soliday, who was message board.” ejected after punching UM safety Many of the fans of conference Dave DeCoite in the groin. Lynn foes that flock to eGriz happen to By day, 26-year-old Brint obtained a video of the punch and be Montana State fans, which has Wahlberg is just your run-of-the- posted it on eGriz, and interest helped build an interesting, yet mill real estate agent. But by instantly started piling on. somewhat contentious, atmos- night, Wahlberg assumes his alter “That’s what really got eGriz phere on the Internet. By all ego and, along with a legion of well-known, and now it’s huge,” accounts, the Griz and Cat fans fellow fanatics, protects the World Lynn said. seem to mostly get along except Wide Web from, among other eGriz went from a Web site that for a certain few weeks a year. things, the dreaded Bobcat. Lynn said was receiving around “We never turn anyone away Is Wahlberg a modern day 100 hits a month before the punch unless it starts to get nasty and Superman? Hardly. He takes the to what it is now, a popular board ugly,” said former eGriz modera- form of Re/Max Griz and is one of that Lynn believes will receive tor Joyner. “It’s all in good fun many University of Montana fans around 15 million hits this month. until the Griz-Cat week, and then who find time to post on Whether it is the middle of it gets a little more serious.” eGriz.com, the message board for September or the end of February, With millions of people viewing UM athletics. football rules on eGriz. Both bas- Lynn’s product, eGriz has become “It’s a fun site,” Wahlberg said. ketball teams gather some in-sea- somewhat of a business. Although “It can become quite addictive at son interest on the board, but one it only costs him about $50 a times. It’s a great place to waste a is far more likely to partake in a month to run, Lynn says that he couple hours of your day.” discussion about the third-string doesn’t make an incredible eGriz is an online message safety than he is about the UM amount of money on the site. board that boasts 3,290 members soccer team. For example, over Lynn did admit that he does on its member list, although eGriz “make enough money to buy a founder Chris Lynn estimates that few toys.” 1,500 of those are active posters. The other Big Sky As the years have gone on, The reasons for joining the mes- schools have their eGriz has evolved from more than sage board are vast and varied, just a fan center and has branched message boards but out into different realms. Random, ranging from diehards wanting to they all post on eGriz. network with other supporters of non-sports-related threads pop up the maroon and silver to fans han- For the Big Sky from time to time, ranging from kering for a chance to lament Conference, it is kind political banter to comedian Dane Shane McMillan / Montana Kaimin about the football coaches’ play“of the message board. Cook to a nearly 1,200-post thread Creator of the Grizzly fan page “eGriz”, Chris Lynn has been a Griz fan since childhood. The site devoted to scantily clad women. started out as a project for a web design class at MSU in February of 2001. His professor at the time calling. —Ryan Divish “I joined because the Internet “You have to sort through the just laughed. “I got an A,” he said. has opened up a whole new way to shit to find the good stuff,” said communicate about sports and UM senior Mike Nugent, who Internet attacks, UM athletes and his near future because his girl- other interests,” said Jim Joyner, a joined eGriz as GRZZ while a administrators for the most part friend was transferred to the former eGriz moderator who posts the weekend, there were more senior at Sentinel High School. know about the message board but Centennial State for work. Lynn as GoodGodGriz. “It’s a good way posts (32) about the Butte- A more significant problem on try not to take the chatter too seri- plans on still running eGriz from to keep in touch with other fans.” Missoula Big Sky” high school the board could be the secrecy ously. Colorado but hopes to one day get Since eGriz has become syn- football game than there were granted to the poster. While some “I’m an old newspaper man, so involved with a similar project onymous with the UM fan base, about the UM volleyball team’s members are able to break news you get used to half the people with one of the area’s professional some might be shocked to learn of big 3-1 victory over in-state rival about Grizzly athletics because of agreeing with you and, more than franchises. its origin. Montana State on Friday (2). ties they have to the department, likely, the other half not agreeing eGriz.com is not officially asso- The site was originally “Football is king,” Wahlberg some posters use their anonymity with you,” UM Athletic Director ciated with the UM athletic launched in February of 2001 as a said. “Basketball is picking up a to hurl personal attacks and con- Jim O’Day said. “My wife and department and Lynn doesn’t homework assignment that Lynn lot, but, just like the university, coct false rumors. family probably get more upset expect that to change anytime was completing for an introducto- football is king.” “Some people take it too seri- about it than I do.” soon. In fact, through what he ry Web design class at Montana What football is to the board, ously,” Divish said. “With the Lynn said that he, along with a blames on a squabble with the UM State University. At first, the Web eGriz itself is to the message anonymity you can be whoever few other moderators, try to con- Bookstore, which runs montana- site was just that, a homework boards of the Big Sky Conference. you are. I think some of the people trol the outrageous content on the grizzlies.com, Lynn has been assignment, and Lynn, who trans- Weber State and conference new- take a certain persona that they site and will disable the account of unable to obtain press and field ferred to UM the next year and comer Northern Colorado are the wouldn’t be in real life. It’s easy to a member who is constantly stir- access for the last two seasons. graduated in 2004 with a degree in lone schools not to have a mes- write bad things about a player or ring up trouble. Some other Even though eGriz is not direct- business administration, said the sage board, but eGriz is easily the the coaches when you are Griz posters, however, have their own ly affiliated with the university, site received minimal online inter- most active of the seven Big Sky Fan 272 than when in real life.” ways of deciphering whether a O’Day said he understands the est. sites. Nugent echoed Divish’s senti- posted report is fact or fiction. importance of the Web site. A dirty play changed all that. “The Idaho State one is like the ments. “I pretty much don’t believe it “I always think that as long as On Dec. 15, 2001, Montana same 14 or 15 people on there all “It’s kind of pathetic, actually,” unless it’s come from a certain people care, your program is beat Northern Iowa 38-0 to earn a the time,” said Ryan Divish, a UM he said. “You just kind of have to group of people that have posted going to be healthy,” O’Day said. trip to meet Furman University in graduate who posts on both eGriz learn what to ignore and what to for years,” Wahlberg said. “I think “People care about our program, the national championship game. and Idaho State’s “The Bengal read. It’s terrible, it makes you a lot of the people on there are the and when they don’t care is when Although the Griz had taken a cru- Den.” “The other Big Sky schools amazed how immature adults can same way.” we are going to start to have trou- cial step to its eventual second I- have their message boards but be.” The 24-year-old Lynn is plan- ble.” AA title, much of the postgame they all post on eGriz. For the Big Often the targets of these ning a move to Boulder, Colo., in

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M o n t a n a K a i m i n Saturday, September 23, 2006 9 From AC/DC to Cotton-Eyed Joe: Mackey making the calls

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He’s not a star linebacker and you won’t see him score a touch- down on any given Saturday, but without him, University of Montana home football games would not be the same. He’s Todd Mackey, sound tech- nician. The man behind the scenes, the man with the music, the reason Griz fans go home with “Headstrong” stuck in their heads. What game would be complete without AC/DC, what second half stretch wouldn’t have a little “Cotton-Eyed Joe”? And what man could control the music on Griz Vision, the volume of the ref’s microphones and the crowd’s vibes without help? Mackey said it’s more of a team effort, adding he could not do the job alone. Christie Anderson, the UM marketing and promotions direc- tor at UM, is part of a team effort. Anderson hired Mackey in 1998, and he has been with the Griz every season since. Mackey, 38, is originally from Anaconda and came to UM after serving in the Coast Guard. He has plenty of

experience as a disc jockey, as he Ashley McKee/GameDay Kaimin worked for an area DJ company 38-year-old Todd Mackey (left) has the job of being the DJ for more than 23,000 Griz fans at every UM home football game. Mackey was hired for the gig in 1998 by Christie Anderson (right), the UM market- for eight years, mostly in ing and promotions director. Missoula bars. Now he does the music at foot- home game to be like that.” Songs are also edited so “Granted the football players out when the Griz make another ball and basketball games, and Tressel wasn’t the only one to Mackey can cut right to the fun did all the work,” he said. “But we run at the national championship. operates the soundboard from the envy the Griz game atmosphere. part of the song. helped get the crowd into it.” It’s possible Mackey will still press box control room in Anderson said Carroll College in “It gets nerve-racking at times Sometimes getting the crowd be doing this job when that hap- Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Helena recently called to see if trying to entertain 24,000 people,” involved means taking risks. pens. He has already been through Mackey said he has always had they could get all of the same Mackey said. Anderson and Mackey recalled four runs at national champi- a love for music. music. Mackey said he was surprised the game against New Hampshire onships, a couple of coaching “You can move people with the “It goes to show that what we by the popularity of techno at the in 2004, the first night game to be changes and several playoff right music,” he said. “A lot of have is not your traditional col- games. “Sandstorm” seems to be a played at Washington-Grizzly games. Mackey is a huge fan, and music used to speak volumes to lege atmosphere,” she added. student favorite. As for “Ice Stadium. traveled to Chattanooga for the me.” The atmosphere in the press box Cream and Cake,” that song’s “We were winning, and took a last championship game. It’s no So what is the right music? control room can get pretty hectic been retired, and Mackey said risk and played ‘Sweet Caroline’ surprise to learn what he loves Mackey said you can’t really on game day. Complete with he’s getting burnt out on “Raise a in the fourth quarter,” Anderson most about his job. decide. radios and a spotter, Mackey has Little Hell” too. said. “The crowd really got into “Football,” he said without hes- “You have to feel music,” he to communicate with the band so Anderson said they get music it.” itation. “It’s nice to be able to get said. “You’ve got to play the thing the two aren’t playing on top of ideas from NFL games a lot of Mackey said some songs are paid to watch a game and try to that’s going to get people out of each other. He also uses a Game times. saved for special moments, and help change the outcome.” their seats. It’s got to be adrena- Ops Commander computer pro- “Montana doesn’t have pro added that one might come back line, rock-and-roll, classic rock.” gram to switch easily from song to football,” she said. “So we’re Anderson said the main thing is song, which are grouped by going to give you college and to play the songs people know. theme. pro.” “If you want to hear the hits of For example, when the Griz Mackey said one of his favorite today, go to Hammer Jacks or have a good defensive play, he can songs to play is “Taking Care of Bodega,” Mackey added. go straight to “Who Let the Dogs Business,” because that’s what Anderson said older genera- Out.” Or when it’s third down, they are trying to do. tions wouldn’t recognize newer “Zombie Nation” is a song to play. “We’re like the 12th man,” he hit songs and they have to cater to Once a song has been played, it said. “It’s our job to motivate the all age groups. turns red so it won’t get repeated players and get the crowd into it.” “We’re not just dealing with too often. Anderson said they Mackey said there are times one demographic in that place,” refer to this as, “When it’s red, it’s when they feel they have helped Anderson said. dead.” control the game’s outcome. Because there is such a diverse crowd at games, Mackey said it is hard to please everyone, and fans sometimes criticize the job they do. “We’re like a football team,” Mackey said. “We’re not always going to get it right the first time.” Anderson said loyal fans have to hear the same songs over and over again, but people coming to their first Griz game think it’s the best atmosphere ever. A lot of people who come to Griz football games, including coaches, agree the atmosphere is awesome. In 1999, Montana lost by a field goal to Youngstown State. But on a brighter note, head coach Jim Tressel, who now coaches the Ohio State Buckeyes, paid Mackey and Anderson a big com- pliment. “He said we had the best atmos- phere he’d ever encountered,” Anderson recalled. “He said he wanted Youngstown State’s next

M o n t a n a K a i m i n 10 News Saturday, September 23, 2006

All the news from the week that was from our I-90 neighbors Bobcats, Eagles try to get BobcatEWU's quarterback is freshman MattRound-upBobcats to sport throwback started all 11 games, splitting time between back on track with a win Nichols, who has been intercepted once in jerseys today against Eagles safety and cornerback. In his first career BOZEMAN (AP) - In Bozeman, the each of the past two games, including a 21- BOZEMAN (AP) - The Montana State start, Force returned an interception for a Montana State- Eastern Washington game 14 lost to Division II Central Washington. football team is wearing "throwback" uni- touchdown. that usually holds ramifications for the "One of these guys is going to have a forms Saturday against Eastern Last season, Force was second on the league title, is now a battle of the wounded. game on Saturday that is going to allow his Washington. team with 82 tackles, had two receptions on "This is a turn of the tables," said MSU team to have hope, and the other guy is The royal blue jerseys and mustard-yel- fake punts and punted twice in the final coach Mike Kramer, whose team shared the going to allow his team to still be stuck in low pants are a nod to the 1976 NCAA game against Montana. regular season league title with EWU and misery," Kramer said. Division II national championship team, Kramer said Force won't return to the Montana last year. "Both programs rode the The Bobcats are without tight end Elliott coach Mike Kramer said. lineup until he is 100 percent healthy. coattails of two fabulous quarterbacks for a Barnhart, running back Evin Groves and "We will play well in honor of their "If it was my druthers it would be six to long time." wide receiver Josh Lewis. accomplishment," Kramer said. seven (weeks)," Kramer said. "Because a But the Bobcats (1-2), who have lost "We've lost two defensive starters in a The uniforms cost between $6,000 and dislocated shoulder is a really traumatic both home games this season after going week and that coincides with the loss of $7,000, money that was raised during the injury; it's akin to a car wreck. I've done 6-0 at home last year, are without school three offensive starters," Kramer said. spring scrimmage in Great Falls. this in the past with guys who have shoul- record holder Travis Lulay. And the Eagles "Those guys are starting for a reason." "Very few college teams that I know of ders like this, and it keeps coming out over lost first-team I-AA All-American Erik The injuries mean the Bobcats are rely- have spent the energy, the time and the and over again." Meyer to graduation. ing on receivers Donell Wheaton and money" to wear throwback uniforms, he Marcosus LeBlanc moves from his spot Lulay's former backup Cory Carpenter Michael Jefferson to pick up the slack. said. at free safety to strong safety against will start again Saturday, despite throwing "Those guys have got to be there, Kramer joked that he hoped 1976 quar- Eastern Washington. Colorado transfer five in the past two games. because our offense goes through those terback Paul Dennehy "can take some reps" Tyrone Henderson will start at free safety. Kramer said Carpenter, who has dia- guys," Kramer said. "We're just not good and added that he was sure "fans would betes, is recovering from a cold that ham- enough to reload when you drop the ball," love to have coach (Sonny) Holland on the Locker room arrest pered his play against UC Davis. as Jefferson did several times last week. sidelines." leads to guilty plea "When he has a cold like he had last Eastern Washington is 0-3 on the year BOZEMAN (AP) - A former Montana week, it impacts him a little bit different after losing games to Oregon State, West MSU out a Force on State University football player, who was than the rest of us," Kramer said. Virginia and Central Washington. defense until October previously suspended from school for two EWU coach BOZEMAN (AP) - Montana State strong years, has pleaded guilty to a weekend Paul Wulff safety Ryan Force, who suffered a dislocat- assault on a former girlfriend that left one said the offen- ed shoulder in Saturday's loss to UC Davis, of her ribs broken. sive line of the is expected to be out until October. "I was under the influence of alcohol," Eagles needs "Two to four weeks at least," coach Mike Derrick Lamont Davis Jr., 21, told City to improve. Kramer said Tuesday. "He's in a sling, he's Judge Karl Seel on Monday afternoon dur- "We've extremely sore. He can't sleep." ing his initial appearance in Municipal underachieved The injury ends Force's string of starting Court. "The only thing I remember is her tremendously, 25 straight games. crying." and it needs to Force, a senior who earned second-team His sentencing was scheduled for Oct. 9. get better fast All-Big Sky honors last season, is consid- Court records said Davis punched the for us to have a ered the team's most versatile player. woman in the face, hit her numerous times chance," he As a redshirt sophomore in 2004, he and dragged her by her hair during an argu- said. ment early Saturday. At one point, Davis pinned her on the floor by putting his foot on her throat, court records said. She was able to calm him down and he later fell asleep. She left and reported the assault. Davis, who had been working in the team's equipment room this season, was arrested at the MSU Fieldhouse and charged with part- ner assault, a misdemeanor. Allen Yarnell, MSU’s vice president of student affairs, said Davis, a junior from Santa Monica, Calif., could face a range of disciplinary action with the university, up to expulsion. Davis received a two-year sus- pension from MSU for a student conduct violation in 2002. The school did not say what led to the suspension, citing privacy rules. Davis played football at Santa Monica Junior College for one year and redshirted for another. After his suspension was served, Davis returned to MSU as a backup cornerback. Last year, he played in seven football games and had four tackles, according to the 2006 football media guide. This season he was working in the team's equipment room.

M o n t a n a K a i m i n Saturday, September 23, 2006 11 Sooner State still steaming over blown call in Oregon game

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - There take away," Bellotti said. "It's dif- it," Stoops said. Oklahoma. Video also shows an cials responsible for one game, are no bad feelings between ficult for Oklahoma and it's diffi- The Pac-10 reviewed two plays Oklahoma player actually recov- and commissioner Tom Hansen Oregon's Mike Bellotti and cult for Oregon." on Oregon's game-winning drive, ered the ball, although that aspect apologized for the mistake. Oklahoma's Bob Stoops. Both are The two coaches spoke Tuesday an onside kick that gave the of the play was not reviewable Oregon, now 3-0, moved up in having difficulty with last morning about Oklahoma's 34-33 Ducks possession and a pass inter- under the instant replay rule. the polls from No. 18 to No. 15 Saturday's blown call. loss Saturday, a game in which an ference call one play before The subsequent pass interfer- after the win. Oklahoma (2-1) Bellotti because it taints the incorrect call on an onside kick Oregon's winning touchdown. ence call against Oklahoma was dropped from No. 15 to No. 17. Ducks' victory, and Stoops led to Oregon's winning touch- The league said the onside kick also reviewed by the conference, Stoops said the Sooners were because, well, the Sooners got down in the final minute. was touched by an Oregon player which found it did not have indis- ready to move on. Next up for the robbed. "He just apologized and said before it had traveled the required putable evidence that the pass was Sooners is Middle Tennessee. "It was unfortunate that there that it's unfortunate that the two of 10 yards, and, therefore, the ball tipped, as Stoops had claimed. Oregon has a bye. were errors made because it does us have got to be in the middle of should have been awarded to The league suspended the offi- G a m e D a y K a i m i n 12 Saturday, September 23, 2006

Photos by S h a n e M c M i l l a n m o n t a n a vs. south dakota state

Wide receiver Ryan Bagley breaks away from South Dakota State defensive back Tyler Koch in last week's game against the Jackrabbits. Bagley ran 88 yards off nine recep- tions and scored a touchdown in the second quarter.

RIGHT: Sophomore quar- terback Cole Bergquist darts through the Jackrabbit defense. Bergquist served up a career record of 257 pass- ing yards in more than 22 completed passes.

A group from the team takes a moment to pray after winning their first home game of the season. They per- form the ritual before and after every game.

Wide receiver Ryan Bagley works to out- run the Jackrabbit defense in last week- end's game. South Dakota's defense was stiff, but wasn't enough to stop the Griz from racking up 244 rushing yards.

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