University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present University Relations 11-8-1972 Grizzlies wind up Big Sky play against Idaho Vandals University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/newsreleases Let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y Recommended Citation University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations, "Grizzlies wind up Big Sky play against Idaho Vandals" (1972). University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present. 22636. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/newsreleases/22636 This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Relations at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact [email protected]. GRIZZLIES WIND UP BIG SKY PLAY AGAINST IDAHO VAN D LS fultz/bb 11-8-72 sports sports state + one + foot­ ball + cs Information Services • University of m ta a missoula, montana 59801 • (406) 243-2522 ~USSOULA .•.•. The Montana Grizzlies wind up the Big Sky part of their 1972 football schedule in Moscow, Idaho, against the University of Idaho Vandals at 12:30 PST, Saturday. Both teams have had difficulty in finding the win column this season, with the Grizzlies entering the contest with a 3-6 record and the Vandals taking a 2-6 mark into the game. In conference play the Vandals have yet to win in three outings, while the Grizzlies have won three of five Big Sky games. Although the Vandals have won only two games they have been very tough at home in their first-year, artificially surfaced New Idaho Stadium. They have played three games at home, nipping powerful Ohio University 17-14, whipping a big Northern Illinois team 31-13 and dropping a tough one to Pacific, 22-7. The Grizzlies have also shown a liking to their home field and have yet to win on the road. Idaho was the heavy pre-season favorite to capture the conference championship, but an injury to quarterback Rick Seefried and several other injury losses have spoiled the Vandals' hopes of a title repeat. Utah State bombed Idaho 51-7 last weekend with a stinging pass attack and a throttling defense. The Aggies rolled up 416 yards passing and added on 122 yards rushing in bury- ing the Vandals. Idaho managed only 76 yards rushing and 74 yards passing against Utah State. The report from the Vandal camp is that they have gotten through the past two week- ends without any losses to injury and that they will be fielding a physically fit team this weekend. more , GRIZZLIES WINIJ UP BH.i SKY PLAY --2 Ut-1 assistant coach Charley Armey said, "Idaho has a good football team that has been hurt by injuries this season. They have excellent speed at running back, a big offensive line and a good defense that is real quick. As for standout individuals, linebacker Rand Marquess is a good one and so is defensive end Alofa Lue Tauvaga. Bernie Rembert is a very fast running back." Rembert is the Big Sky's second leading rusher with 514 yards on 99 carries, a 5.1 average per carry. Rembert has also been troubled with an injury in 1972, but appears ready for Saturday's game. A human interest sidelight to Saturday's contest is the return of U~! freshman quarter­ back Van Troxel to his home town. Troxel, \oJho took over as the starter at quarterback for the Grizzlies two weeks ago, is the son of Idaho assistant coach Ed Troxel and he quarter­ backed Moscow High School during the 1971 prep season. Montana plays its last game of the 1972 season against the University of Tulsa a week from Saturday. ### .