Tootell & Nuanez

Colter Nuanez is joined by Carolyn, the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports, to talk about the latest twists in the Ben Simmons saga and Aaron Rodgers' disrespect of Carolyn's beloved Chicago Bears. Colter also welcomes in Rob Phenicie, head coach of the Idaho State Bengals and former Montana offensive coordinator, as ISU prepares to face Montana State this weekend.

Colter Nuanez hears from all three AA football coaches in Missoula — Sentinel's Dane Oliver, Big Sky's Matt Johnson and Hellgate's Mick Morris — for the Garden City Spotlight as the regular season wraps up. Idaho linebacker Tre Walker joins the show for an Across the Sidelines segment as the Vandals prepare to face Montana. With state cross country coming up, Missoula Sentinel's Tanner Klumph, who helped the Spartans win the team title last year, swings by the studio for the River City Runners segment, and Colter also hears from Montana head coach Bobby Hauck for the latest edition of Hauck Highlights.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho defensive coordinator Mike Breske for the ESPN Roundtable. Breske dishes on the Vandals' matchup with Montana this weekend, as well as his memories from coaching on the Grizzlies' 2001 national championship team. Griz linebacker Jace Lewis then joins Colter live from practice for the Griz Star of the Week segment.

Colter Nuanez is joined by NFL expert Brooks Nuanez to talk about the Titans' big win over the Bills on Monday Night Football, plus the other surprising teams of the early season. Later in the show, SWX Montana's Alex Eschelman joins Colter for the Montana State Minute to break down the Bobcats' offense-optional win over Weber State. Colter also takes listeners' fantasy football questions on Wing It Wednesday.

Colter Nuanez gives props to the top performances from around the state in this week's edition of the Treasure State Stars. Later in the show, Colter and Andrew Houghton give their power rankings for Big Sky Conference football. Which of the three teams still undefeated in the conference is at the top? And who joins that trio in the top tier?

Colter Nuanez is joined by Andrew Houghton to talk about Montana football's place in the Big Sky Conference after a second loss in three games, as well as whether the Grizzlies' storied history helps or hurts this year's team. Colter also gives the lowdown on high school football in Montana in the Prep Extra segment, and shares a snippet of his Griz Greats podcast, with this week's episode featuring the great running back Yohance Humphrey.

Colter Nuanez is joined by longtime NFL coach Marty Mornhinweg for the Monday Afternoon Quarterback, where the two discuss Montana's offensive struggles, which NFL quarterback he coached reminds Marty of Griz freshman Kris Brown, and the surprising teams on the early NFL season. Later in the show, Colter welcomes in Tucker Sargent, GM of the Griz hockey team, to rehash the team's crazy comeback win over Montana State from the weekend.

Rajiem Seabrook stays in the studio for the second hour as he and Colter Nuanez break down Montana's ranked clash at Weber State. Colter also interviews Weber State defensive end George Tarlas, who has one of the most fascinating backgrounds in the Big Sky Conference — he didn't start playing football until he was 16 years old!

Colter Nuanez is in Ogden for the Montana State-Weber State game, but Nuanez Now keeps rolling on! Colter and Rajiem Seabrook break down Montana's matchup against Sacramento State, as well as the big high school football games of the weekend. Speaking of high school football, Sentinel coach Dane Oliver and Big Sky coach Matt Johnson drop in to provide their takes on their teams' games as the Sentinels host Helena Capital and the Eagles travel to Helena High.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Griz alumni Sacramento State defensive coordinator Andy Thompson for the ESPN Roundtable. Thompson is in an interesting situation this week, as he'll be back in Missoula as the Hornets take on the Griz. Montana will also celebrate the Grizzlies' 2001 national championship team that Thompson played on. Later in the show, Colter calls Montana cornerback Justin Ford live after practice for the Griz Star of the Week segment after Ford had an interception and forced a fumble last week against Dixie State.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Shuan Rainey of SWX Montana for an in-depth discussion on Montana and Montana State football. Did the confidence level in the Grizzlies go up or down after their win over Dixie State? And are the Bobcats still under the radar despite their impressive start? Colter also talks to Alex Eschelman, also of SWX Montana, for the Montana State Minute, breaking down the top performers and best moments from that good start for the 'Cats.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Carolyn, the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports, for a wild ride through all the scandals currently dotting the sports landscape: Jon Gruden's resignation, Urban Meyer's indiscretions and Ben Simmons' ... well, whatever it is Ben Simmons is doing. Colter also welcomes in Jay Hill, head football coach of defending Big Sky Conference champion Weber State, as the Wildcats prepare to host Montana State this weekend in a nationally-televised showdown.

Colter Nuanez is joined by University of Montana business professor Justin Angle for The Business Angle, covering the overlap between business and sports. Colter and Justin discuss the recent Urban Meyer and Jon Gruden scandals in the NFL, as well as the Tampa Bay Rays' proposal to play half the season in Florida and half in Montreal and what that says about the fragmentation of live sports consumption in this day and age.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Andrew Houghton of ESPN Missoula and Skyline Sports to rehash the weekend's heavyweight title fight between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, touching on boxing's unique spectacle, the factors that made it such an epic bout, and Fury's potential stardom. Colter also analyzes the weekend's high school scores, including a historic blowout, in the Prep Extra segment. Later in the show, Colter shares a snippet of the Griz Greats podcast on the 2001 national championship team, featuring Griz legend Vince Huntsberger.

It's a full hour of the Monday Afternoon Quarterback as former Montana QB and longtime NFL coach Marty Mornhinweg joins Colter Nuanez in-studio. Marty tells Colter what he saw from Kris Brown's start as the Montana Grizzlies' quarterback Saturday, and details how he would bring along young QBs in the NFL. The two also break down the full slate of last week's exciting NFL games, including the kicker debacle in Cincinnati, the Bills' big win over the Chiefs and the continuing fallout of the viral video featuring Urban Meyer.

Colter Nuanez is joined in-studio by Riley Corcoran, the Voice of the Griz, for the Montana Football Hour. The two have plenty to discuss, from the lack of parity plaguing AA high school football in the state to Kris Brown's first start at quarterback for the Montana Grizzlies on Saturday against Dixie State. The two also talk about Montana State's continued dominance and the rest of the results from around the Big Sky Conference.

Colter Nuanez is joined by the head coaches of all three of Missoula's AA football teams — Dane Oliver (Sentinel), Matt Johnson (Big Sky) and Mick Morris (Hellgate) — for the Garden City Spotlight. The Spartans and Eagles face off this week, while the Knights play Helena Capital. Colter also gives the lowdown on prep games around the state in the Prep Extra segment.

Colter Nuanez is joined in-studio by Rajiem Seabrook for a wide-ranging discussion, starting with the NFL and high school football as the undefeated Sentinel Spartans, where Rajiem is an assistant coach, prepare to take on Big Sky in a crosstown rivalry game. Colter and Rajiem also discuss the falling popularity of two great American sports, baseball and boxing, with both the start of the MLB playoffs and the heavyweight trilogy fight between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury happening over the weekend.

Each Monday during the 2021 fall football season, Colter Nuanez of ESPN Missoula will be joined for the second hour of Nuanez Now by Marty Mornhinweg for the Monday Afternoon Quarterback with Coach Marty. Coach Mornhinweg, a University of Montana alum, spent 25 years as one of the most respected offensive minds in the National Football League. Mornhinweg coached Brett Favre in Green Bay, Steve Young in San Francisco, Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick, Carson Wentz and Jaylen Hurts in Philadelphia and, most recently, NFL MVP Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. Nuanez and Mornhinweg give you the best in NFL commentary each Monday during the 5 o'clock hour on Nuanez Now.  This episode is from Monday September 27, 2021 

Each Monday during the 2021 fall football season, Colter Nuanez of ESPN Missoula will be joined for the second hour of Nuanez Now by Marty Mornhinweg for the Monday Afternoon Quarterback with Coach Marty. Coach Mornhinweg, a University of Montana alum, spent 25 years as one of the most respected offensive minds in the National Football League. Mornhinweg coached Brett Favre in Green Bay, Steve Young in San Francisco, Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick, Carson Wentz and Jaylen Hurts in Philadelphia and, most recently, NFL MVP Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. Nuanez and Mornhinweg give you the best in NFL commentary each Monday during the 5 o'clock hour on Nuanez Now.  This episode is from Monday September 27, 2021 

Each Monday during the 2021 fall football season, Colter Nuanez of ESPN Missoula will be joined for the second hour of Nuanez Now by Marty Mornhinweg for the Monday Afternoon Quarterback with Coach Marty. Coach Mornhinweg, a University of Montana alum, spent 25 years as one of the most respected offensive minds in the National Football League. Mornhinweg coached Brett Favre in Green Bay, Steve Young in San Francisco, Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick, Carson Wentz and Jaylen Hurts in Philadelphia and, most recently, NFL MVP Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. Nuanez and Mornhinweg give you the best in NFL commentary each Monday during the 5 o'clock hour on Nuanez Now. 

Each Monday during the 2021 fall football season, Colter Nuanez of ESPN Missoula will be joined for the second hour of Nuanez Now by Marty Mornhinweg for the Monday Afternoon Quarterback with Coach Marty. Coach Mornhinweg, a University of Montana alum, spent 25 years as one of the most respected offensive minds in the National Football League. Mornhinweg coached Brett Favre in Green Bay, Steve Young in San Francisco, Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick, Carson Wentz and Jaylen Hurts in Philadelphia and, most recently, NFL MVP Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. Nuanez and Mornhinweg give you the best in NFL commentary each Monday during the 5 o'clock hour on Nuanez Now. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Paul Peterson, head football coach at Dixie State, as the Trailblazers prepare to face the Montana Grizzlies this weekend. Colter also talks to Jill Olson of Peak Performance Physical Therapy and the Dylan Steigers Concussion Project to talk about the impact of head injuries in sports. At the end of the hour, Colter reveals his Treasure State Stars, celebrating a rising star for the Montana soccer team and the best performances from the state golf championships.

Colter Nuanez is joined in studio by Geoff Safford, the Voice of the Missoula PaddleHeads for this week's ESPN Roundtable talking all things baseball. Plus, a look at this week's Big Sky Conference football schedule. 

Colter Nuanez shares an excerpt from his Griz Greats: the 20th anniversary of the 2001 national champions podcast series featuring former Montana quarterback John Edwards. Plus Alex Eschelman from SWX Montana swings by for this week's Montana State Minute and fantasy football advice as part of Wing it Wednesday presented by the Desperado Sports Tavern & Grill.  

Colter Nuanez plays reactions from Eastern Washington's Aaron Best and Montana's Bobby Hauck after the Eagles' wild 34-28 win over the Grizzlies. Later, Andrew Houghton joins Colter to continue breaking down the narratives from the game, including EWU's dominant offense, plus the other results from around the Big Sky Conference.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Rajiem Seabrook to continue previewing Montana's big football game against Eastern Washington. Also, on the Garden City Spotlight, all three Missoula AA coaches — Dane Oliver (Sentinel), Matt Johnson (Big Sky) and Mick Morris (Hellgate) — join the show to preview their games, including the big crosstown clash between the Big Sky and Hellgate.

Colter Nuanez is joined by guest host Rajiem Seabrook to talk about soul music, the NFL and Ben Simmons' holdout from the Philadelphia 76ers. Later in the show, Hellgate student Ali Caudle joins Colter for the Student of the Week segment.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Kyle Sample for the All Football, All the Time segment. The two break down Montana's big matchup against Eastern Washington, plus Kyle's thoughts from the first couple weeks of the NFL season. Colter also presents Hauck Highlights, a roundup of Montana head coach Bobby Hauck's best quotes from the week.

Colter Nuanez opens the show with the Catching Up With the 'Cats segment, featuring sound from Montana State head coach Brent Vigen. Later in the show, Carolyn, the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports, joins Colter to vent about the Chicago Bears leaving Soldier Field and weigh in on Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Devin Williams' broken hand and Ben Simmons wanting out of Philadelphia.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Ed McCaffrey for the ESPN Roundtable. The former Denver Broncos star and current Northern Colorado head coach breaks down the Bears' matchup against Montana State this week. Later in the show, Colter talks to former Missoula Big Sky star Levi Janacaro for the Griz Star of the Week segment, as Janacaro breaks down his punt block and touchdown from the Grizzlies' rout of Cal Poly.

Colter Nuanez is joined by SWX Montana's Shaun Rainey to talk about the game on everyone's mind: Montana at Eastern Washington this weekend. Colter and Shaun discuss the issues with the Griz offense, and Shaun also reveals the betting strategies that have worked for him early in the NFL season. Later, Alex Eschelman joins Colter for the Montana State Minute, and Colter answers listeners' fantasy football questions for Wing It Wednesday.

Colter Nuanez is joined in-studio by Montana business professor Justin Angle, as well as special guest Chad Dundas, for the Business Angle, covering the overlap between business and sports.The trio discuss the business of boxing and the upcoming heavyweight title fight between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, plus Justin's experience at the Montana football game Saturday. Colter also reveals this week's Treasure State Stars, celebrating the best high school and college athletes from across the state.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Eastern Washington coach Aaron Best for the Across the Sidelines segment as the Eagles prepare to host Montana this weekend. Then, Chad Dundas of the Co-Main Event and Death in the West podcasts joins Colter in-studio to talk UFC, including the ramifications of Conor McGregor's injury and some rising stars in the fight game.

Colter Nuanez is joined in studio by former Griz QB and longtime NFL coach Marty Mornhinweg for the Monday Afternoon Quarterback segment. Coach Marty gives his prediction for Montana's big game against Eastern Washington this weekend, tells the story of how he helped current Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy start his coaching career, and breaks down the surprises among the NFL's 1-2 teams after Week 3.

Colter Nuanez is joined by the Voice of the Griz, Riley Corcoran, for the Montana Football Hour. The two break down the Grizzlies' special-teams dominance and supposed offensive struggles against Cal Poly last week, and look ahead to UM's titanic matchup with Eastern Washington. The two also hear from Montana coach Bobby Hauck and defensive end Justin Belknap, as well as Montana State's Brent Vigen and Daniel Hardy.

Colter Nuanez is joined by the Student of the Week, Zach Newton from Great Falls High. Then it's time for the Garden City Spotlight, with football coaches Dane Oliver of Sentinel and Matt Johnson of Big Sky joining the show to preview their games this week. Colter also talks to Montana State defensive end Daniel Hardy for the Catching Up With The Cats segment as the Bobcats prepare to travel to Portland State.

Colter Nuanez is joined in the studio by Rajiem Seabrook to talk about the NFL and Montana's upcoming game against Cal Poly. Griz wide receiver Sammy Akem also joins the show to talk about the team heading into their game against Cal Poly.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Carolyn, the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports, to talk about Aaron Rodgers' man bun and Steph and Ayesha Curry's recent renewal of their wedding vows. Later in the show, the Hauck Highlights segment brings you the best of Montana coach Bobby Hauck's press conference from the Western Illinois win, and Hellgate coach Mick Morris briefly joins the show to preview the Knights' Thursday game against Flathead.

Colter Nuanez is joined by old friend Ryan Tootell to talk NFL on the All Football, All the Time segment. Colter and Ryan go over the big games coming up in Week 3 and bemoan the struggles of their beloved Vikings (Colter) and Packers (Tootell). Later in the show, Mariluz Cook of the Big Sky Conference joins Colter for the Around the Big Sky segment, and star Montana State distance runner Duncan Hamilton, who went to the Olympic Trials this summer, is featured on the River City Runners segment.

Colter Nuanez is joined by HERO Sports' national FCS analyst Sam Herder for the ESPN Roundtable. Sam and Colter discuss early results in the Big Sky Conference and what, if anything, is driving the recent runs of FCS upsets over FBS teams. Later in the show, Tyler Smith of the Class AA Football Facebook page joins the show to run down the best AA games across the state this week.

Colter Nuanez is joined by SWX Montana's Shaun Rainey to talk Montana football as the Griz prepare to return after their bye week. Later in the show, the focus switches to the Bobcats as Alex Eschelman joins Colter for the Montana State Minute.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum to talk about the Vikings' game against Montana State this week, plus what it was like to buy beer for a whole stadium. Later in the show, Sentinel star Zac Crews joins Colter to recap the 3-0 start to the season for the defending state champion Spartans.

Colter Nuanez is joined by former Eastern Washington head coach Beau Baldwin, now at Cal Poly, to preview the Mustangs' game against Montana this week. Colter also hears from Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen after his pick-six in the Bobcats' rout of Drake last weekend. For the Griz Star of the Week segment, offensive lineman Trevor Welnel joins the show to talk about a fundraiser he's organizing for the Montana Food Bank.

Colter Nuanez is joined by Voice of the Griz Riley Corcoran for the Montana Football Hour presented by Stockman Bank and Bretz RV & Marine for a recap of the weekend that was, a wrap up of Montana State's 52-10 win over San Diego and a look ahead to the opening weekend of Big Sky Conference play.