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Gallatin Ready to Prove They Belong in AA By Danny Waldo major advantage over the rest of the ating holes in the running game Vigen was one of the top prep If you learn more in defeat than competition, and that is they return with his punishing blocks. quarterbacks in Wyoming last victory, then the Gallatin Raptor every major contributor from a year Also returning are senior quar - season before moving to football team gained a lot of knowl - ago, in addition to adding some terback Braeden Mikkelson, receiv - Bozeman with the hiring of his edge in 2020 after finishing 1-6 in additional weapons. Foremost ing targets Noah and Garrett father, Brent, as the head coach their inaugural season, but after a amongst the returnees is senior Dahlke, and Mikkelson’s brother of Montana State. Vigen will well-attended offseason program, Rylan Schlepp, a Montana State Bryce, giving Gallatin a number of battle for the starting quarter - GHS is ready to prove they belong signee, who will once again man the experienced threats to make their back position and provide depth amongst the big boys in AA football tight end position for Hunter offense formidable enough to chal - on the defensive line as well. in 2021. Chandler’s offense. Schlepp is a big, lenge game in and game out. Yet, Other defensive players to As a program that’s entering physical target with good speed who the biggest threat for Gallatin could watch for this season will be senior They put in a lot of work and only its second year and had no sen - will create matchup problems for be a player who has yet to suit up Corbin Holzer from his linebacker looked really good,” Chandler said. ior class in 2020, Gallatin has one smaller defenders, in addition to cre - for the Raptors in senior Jake Vigen. position, as well as junior Evan With the work put in during the Cherry, who will man the free safety offseason, and the returning talent position. But Chandler is most excit - on the roster, there is genuine opti - ed about the improvement of his mism that Gallatin can improve on defensive line, and thinks they could its one-win season from a year ago be the key to Gallatin’s success. “I’m and make a push for their first post - Hawk Football Looks to Reload super proud of that defensive line. season appearance. • By Danny Waldo Casagranda a much needed The 2020 high school foot - downfield threat, while Cotton, ball season was unlike any arguably Bozeman’s most physi - other in Montana thanks to the cal presence, will provide block - Covid-19 Pandemic, but one ing and passing ability from his MSU unveils common occurrence during tight end position. the shortened season was Levi Defensively, no one player 2021 Gold Rush t-shirt Weshce’s Bozeman Hawks will replace the production of From MSU News Service “We’re excited to have football reaching the postseason once the wrecking ball that was Montana State University has returning this fall, and the Gold again. However, the ending Kenneth Eiden IV. Eiden has revealed its latest design for the Rush tradition really amplifies the came sooner than expected moved onto Montana State, tak - annual Gold Rush t-shirt . The Bobcat spirit at MSU,” Kipfer said. after Bozeman was knocked ing his run-stuffing and quarter - design was voted the fan favorite “The atmosphere is like no other. It out in the semifinals by back pressuring with him. from among several designs created connects students, alumni and the eventual state runner-up graduation of Jordan Jones. “He’s Bozeman will rely on a disci - by MSU. community to celebrate MSU’s Billings West. competing," Wesche explained. plined team approach to limit their The shirt’s design features the excellence in the classroom and on The end of the season also saw "He’s smart. He has a great arm, opponents’ offensive firepower. Bobcat logo set against a backdrop the field.” the end of 27 seniors’ high school and I’m really impressed with what The Hawks won’t have much of the Bridger mountains, featuring The limited-edition Gold Rush careers as Bozeman graduated the he’s done for us.” Casagranda will time to ease their new roster into the M on Mount Baldy. T-shirts are $14 and may be pur - majority of their starting cast on have a trio of experienced weapons AA football as they open the season Now in its 14th year, the Gold chased at the MSU Bookstore and both sides of the ball. As a result, in seniors Bryson Zanto, Jaxson on the road at always tough Helena Rush T-shirt is a tradition that helps at Universal Athletic stores in opportunity abounds on both sides Cotton and Jase Applebee. Capital before returning home to celebrate the start of the home foot - Bozeman, Billings, Butte, Great of the ball, and the Hawks feel like Applebee will get the bulk of the host defending state champion ball season and encourages fans to Falls, Helena, Kalispell and they have enough talent that was carries from his running back posi - Missoula Sentinel and Great Falls showcase their Bobcat spirit by fill - Missoula. The shirts are also avail - waiting in the wings to make anoth - tion, but will also be looked on to High, two of the top teams in the ing the stadium with gold, accord - able online at www.msubook - er run at a state title in 2021. provide depth in the passing game state this season. Should Bozeman ing to Julie Kipfer, MSU’s director store.org and www.univer - The success of Bozeman’s attack when he slides out to the slot posi - survive that tough opening to the of marketing. This year’s Gold salathletic.com . will rest squarely on the shoulders of tion. Zanto will be Bozeman’s season they could be positioned Rush game is against Drake For more information, junior Jake Casagranda who takes biggest threat on the perimeter from for a return to the postseason University on Saturday, Sept. 11th, visit www.montana.edu/- over at quarterback following the his receiver position, giving once again. • at 6pm in Bobcat Stadium. goldrush . • They’re Back... After Long Hiatus, Bobcat Football Returns - 2021 Bobcat Preview By Danny Waldo February. Vigen, who’s no stranger to success order for that to happen, the Bobcats are going turned into a revolving door of “Who’s next?”, carry the load by himself thanks to a plethora healthier than ever. Andersen will man the at the FCS level, takes over a program on the to have to navigate arguably one of the tough- but hopefully that trend will end with junior of capable running backs behind him. “I think outside linebacker position enabling him to It’s been roughly 600 days since the Mon- rise after MSU’s first visit to the FCS semifinals est schedules in the Big Sky Conference with transfer Matthew McKay taking hold of the that’s a spot that we’d like to play four, five make plays all over the field, and it’s something tana State Bobcat football team walked off the since 1984, and he comes to Bozeman with a road contests versus Weber State, Eastern reins for possibly the next guys," he’s looking forward to. “It's more fun to tackle field in Fargo, North Dakota following a 42-14 familiarity of the Bobcats after previous en- Washington and Montana on the docket, as two seasons. Vigen ex- people than to get tackled,” Andersen said. defeat at the hands of North Dakota State in counters at his former coaching stops. Prior to well as a visit to his former employer, the Uni- McKay comes to Boze- plained. “You're a little bit more in control.” coming to Montana State, Vigen versity of Wyoming to start the season, leaving man via transfer from Junior Joining Andersen at starting linebacker is spent time on Craig Bohl’s staff Vigen no shortage of opportunities to demon- North Carolina State where Isaiah junior Callahan O’Reilly who led the team in at North Dakota State, as well as strate he has the pedigree to keep moving he threw for more than 900 Ifanse is tackles in 2019, while Daniel Hardy, Chase at the University of Wyoming, Montana State football in the right direction. yards and rushed for four listed at Benson and Amandre Williams will man the serving in a variety of roles on With no prior head coaching experience, will touchdowns in 2019. the top of trenches, allowing Andersen and O’Reilly to the offensive side of the ball, he be up to the task? McKay possesses the dual the depth roam freely behind them. Hardy, Benson and most recently as the Cowboys’ threat capabilities that chart, Williams should be able to put ample pressure offensive coordinator. During his OFFENSE Vigen values in his quarter- but ex- on opposing quarterbacks, aiding a young, yet time in Fargo, Vigen was a part backs, but it has been his pect sig- hungry and competitive group of defensive of three straight FCS national While the Covid-19 pandemic has turned leadership that has really nificant backs in holding down the back end of the championships with the Bison, nearly everyone’s world upside down for the stood out to the new head contribu- Bobcat defense. and helped lead the Wyoming past year and a half, there has been a bright coach. “Probably the thing tions The Bobcats return Tyrel Thomas, a multi- Cowboys to three bowl games spot provided in the athletic world as the that has impressed me most from game starter who will fill the Nickel position, in before leaving to take over the NCAA granted every athlete an additional year is his approach," Bobcats Lane addition to Ty Okada and Level Price Jr., both Bobcat program. of eligibility, meaning Coach Vigen did not head coach Brent Vigen Sumner, of whom have seen plenty of action during Montana State opted out of come to Bozeman with a bare cupboard, thus, said. "I think he under- De- their time at MSU. The Bobcats also picked up the 2020-2021 pandemic short- giving him the opportunity to continue his stands that he’s made mareus FBS transfer Jeffrey Manning from Oregon ened season in part to give trend of fielding high-powered offenses. Vigen progress but that he still Hosey, State to help provide experience and depth at Vigen an opportunity to adjust arrived on campus with a national reputation needs to make a significant Elijah the safety position. the FCS semifinals. Much has changed for to his new team and develop his vision for the for developing quarterbacks, with current NFL amount. I think his ability Elliott MSU since then, but everything will be right in future of Bobcat football. That extra time players Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills) and Carson to make plays with both his and Ja- SPECIAL TEAMS the foot- Wentz (Indianapolis Colts) benefitting from his arm and feet are in front of harie ball world tutelage, and that is where he’ll have to start to him, but there’s work ahead Martin Special teams could be another bright spot when the take the Bobcats’ offense to the next level. of him, too." as well. Additionally, the Bobcats would like to for the Bobcats after picking up Luke Pawlak Bobcats Starting at quarterback at Montana State has However, McKay won’t be relied on to continue to develop their vertical game with as a transfer from Kent State, in addition to lace them the receiving corps and have a talented group signing four-star prospect Blake Glessner from up for the to lean on to stretch season- the defense. Led by opener at senior Lance Mc- Wyoming Cutcheon and on Sep- Utah transfer Cam tember Gardner, Montana 4th to State hopes to be kick off 2021 BOBCATS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE more dynamic in the 2021 the passing game in season. an effort to keep Most defenses from key- notable 09/04/21 WYOMING 2pm MT MSU____ Opp____ LARAMIE, WY ing on the run amongst the changes for the Bobcats is the should pay dividends, as several key players game which was a man in charge. Not only will the contest versus were able to rest their bodies this past spring, Cowboys Mountain West Network, Facebook staple of the Bobcat Wyoming jump start a new season for Mon- leaving MSU with a stacked roster of healthy offense throughout tana State, it will also kick off the coaching players ready to compete for the program’s first themw.com/watch, Bobcat Radio Network Jeff Choate’s time tenure of Brent Vigen following his hiring in conference title in nearly a decade. But, in in Bozeman. Any football afi- cionado knows that an offense is only as 09/11/21 DRAKE Bulldogs 6pm MT MSU____ Opp____ BOZEMAN BOBCAT STADIUM good as its line, and thankfully the Bob- GOLD RUSH SWX MONTANA, Bobcat Radio Network cats have a great one. Led by Pre- msubobcats.com/watch, ESPN+ Season All-Ameri- can Lewis Kidd, Montana State should have little difficulty keeping 09/18/21 SAN DIEGO Toreros 1pm MT MSU____ Opp____ BOZEMAN BOBCAT STADIUM McKay upright, al- lowing him time to MILITARY APPRECIATION SWX MONTANA Bobcat Radio Network make plays with his arm, while also msubobcats.com/watch, ESPN+ plowing holes for the stable of run- ning backs to churn out large gains. Taylor Tuiasosopo has also de- Woodinville, WA. The duo may split kicking veloped into one of the top linemen in the duties in an effort to replace the productivity of 09/25/21 *PORTLAND STATE 3:05pm MT MSU____ Opp____ PORTLAND, OR FCS, making MSU’s front five even more Jerad Padmos who graduated following the formidable. 2019 season. Vikings Bobcat Radio Network, ESPN+ The tools are all there for the Bobcats to DEFENSE make a run for the Big Sky title in 2021 and make another deep run in the FCS playoffs, For all of the experience and talent return- but they will have to navigate one of the 10/02/21 *NORTHERN 1:05pm MT MSU____ Opp____ BOZEMAN BOBCAT STADIUM ing on the offensive side of the ball, the Mon- toughest schedules in the FCS to do so. How tana State defense should elicit fear in the quickly can the Bobcats adapt to Vigen’s COLORADO Bears hearts of its opponents. Led by Mr. Every- coaching, and can they manage to keep Ander- thing, Troy Anderson, the Bobcats return a ton sen healthy throughout the season will go a of talent on the defensive side. long way toward determining their fate. PARENT/FAMILY WEEKEND SWX MONTANA, Bobcat Radio Network, ESPN+ After being sidelined for over a year as he recovers from a knee injury suffered in 2019, The wait is almost over. The speculating is Andersen returns to the Bobcat lineup in the about to stop. It’s time to play some football! position he was originally recruited and feeling Go ‘Cats! 10/09/21 *CAL POLY Mustangs 2pm MT MSU____ Opp____ BOZEMAN BOBCAT STADIUM HOMECOMING ROOT SPORTS, Bobcat Radio Network

10/15/21 *WEBER STATE 8pm MT MSU____ Opp____ OGDEN, UT (Friday) Wildcats ESPNU, Bobcat Radio Network

10/23/21 *IDAHO STATE Bengals 1pm MT MSU____ Opp____ BOZEMAN BOBCAT STADIUM PACK THE PLACE IN PINK SWX MONTANA, Bobcat Radio Network, ESPN+

11/06/21 *EASTERN WASHINGTON 2pm MT MSU____ Opp____ CHENEY, WA Eagles SWX MONTANA, Bobcat Radio Network, ESPN+

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