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In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues his coverage of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament live from the Rockin R Bar. Broadcasting on location, Colter brings you the latest reactions, updates, and analysis as March Madness action unfolds, capturing the energy and excitement surrounding the tournament. He also sits down with Tricia Binford, head coach of the Montana State Bobcats women's basketball, to talk about the team's results in the Big Sky Conference and earning a bid to compete in the Women's National Invitation Tournament.Next, Colter provides interviews with Justine LaMontagne and head coach Kris Shampeny of the Montana State Bobcats ski program, as they discuss capturing both the slalom and giant slalom titles at the 2026 NCAA Skiing Championships and what the achievement means for her personally as well as the program.
To kick off Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Sammy Akem to go Inside the FCS, breaking down the latest headlines from around the subdivision. The two discuss the idea of FCS fatigue, including declining attendance for the North Dakota State Bison football despite their continued dominance over the years. They also talk about the impact of NDSU's departure and what it means for the rest of the FCS landscape, as well as how changes in recruiting methods are reshaping the way programs build their rosters.Next, Colter is joined by Jerek Wolcott, Assistant Athletic Director for Brand Engagement at the University of Idaho, to discuss both the men's and women's Idaho Vandals basketball teams running the table to win the Big Sky Conference and advancing to their respective NCAA tournaments.
On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by show regular Ryan Tootell for this week's ESPN Roundtable, featuring a wide-ranging sports conversation. They break down standout moments like Bam Adebayo's massive 83-point performance, discuss the bizarre Maxx Crosby trade with the Ravens that fell through due to a failed physical, review the latest Big Sky Conference hoops results, and cover much more from around the sports world.
No. 1 Idaho won for the 18th time in a row, setting a school record with their 29th win this season after toppling No. 2 Montana State 60-57 on Wednesday. Under second-year head coach Arthur Moreira, the Vandals are headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016. Moreira, Hope Hassmann and Debora Dos Santos addressed media following the historic victory. Montana State finishes its season with a 25-7 record. The Bobcats have won 55 games the last two seasons. Head coach Tricia Binford, Jamison Phillip & Addie Harris following the championship loss.
Seventh-seeded Idaho became the first team in Big Sky Conference tournament history to win four straight games to advance to the NCAA Tournament by posting a 77-66 win over Montana. The Vandals (21-14) advance to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1990. Montana was gunning for its 14th NCAA Tournament bid in its 7th championship game appearance in 11 years under Travis DeCuire. Idaho head coach Alex Pribble, senior center Brody Rowbury & sophomore Kolton Mitchell +DeCuire, senior Te'Jon Sawyer (center) & junior Money Williams, the tourney MVP after the game.
Brian covers Idaho's 81-68 win over EWU in the Big Sky Conference tournament semifinals, then previews the title game matchup vs. Montana.
Montana outlasted Portland State for a 75-72 win in the Big Sky Tournament semifinals, the third win this season for the Griz over the Vikings. UM advances to his seventh BSC Tourney title game in 11 trips under head coach Travis DeCuire.DeCuire, Money Williams and Brooklyn Hicks + Portland State head coach Jase Coburn & seniors Terri Miller Jr., and Jaylin Henderson addressed media following the game.
No. 7 Idaho won for the third time in three days to vault the Vandals into the Big Sky Tournament championship game for the first time since 1993. The Vandals beat No. 3 Eastern Washington 81-68 to advance to play Montana on Wednesday. Idaho head coach Alex Pribble, Isaiah Brickner & Kolton Mitchell following the victory. Idaho plays Montana at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Eastern Washington started its season 3-13 but won 11 of 17 down the stretch. They finish with a 14-19 record.
Colter Nuanez continues his Big Sky Conference coverage with an interview featuring Northern Colorado men's head coach Steve Smiley and senior forward Brock Wisne, discussing key storylines and providing insight ahead of today's matchup against the University of Montana.Next, Colter speaks with Montana head coach Travis DeCuire, breaking down the Grizzlies' strategy for their rematch with Northern Colorado and sharing his perspective on the current state of college basketball.Lastly, Geoff Safford wraps up the show with a live update from Montana's game against Northern Colorado.
In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by good friend of the show Rajiem Seabrook for a wide-ranging sports conversation. The two discuss the growing popularity of women's flag football and some of the fun events coming to Montana. They break down prep basketball action from around the state and dive into the latest storylines in Big Sky Conference basketball. They also mix in some NFL talk and cover a variety of other topics along the way.
Montana introduced Eric Sanders as its defensive coordinator officially on Thursday March 5. He addressed the media along.
Montana introduced Eric Sanders as its defensive coordinator officially on Thursday March 5. First-year head coach Bobby Kennedy talked about hiring Sanders and his team's spring ball through two practices.
In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez goes hoops-heavy, breaking down the latest Big Sky Conference action. He recaps last night's matchups, including a tough 85-57 loss for the Montana Grizzlies to the Northern Colorado Bears, and lays out the full seeding picture for next weekend's men's and women's conference tournaments. Colter also announces all the upcoming bracket matchups, highlighting key games, potential storylines, and what fans should watch for as the postseason begins.Beyond the Big Sky, he continues his coverage of prep basketball across Montana, including his Class C spotlight, breaking down recent results and previewing the upcoming matchups in all the state tournaments, giving listeners a complete look at the high school hardwood action around the Treasure State.Next, Colter rolls through this week's list of Treasure State Stars, highlighting the top athletic performances from across Montana and celebrating standout moments from athletes at every level.Lastly, for the community spotlight segment, Colter sits down with Keri McHugh, COO of the YMCA, to talk about this year's Riverbank Run and how the event brings the community together.
To kick off Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez rolls through his “Best of the Week,” spotlighting standout performances from around the Treasure State. He highlights the latest indoor track and field champions from the Montana Grizzlies and the Montana State Bobcats at the Big Sky Indoor Championships. Colter also recaps a thrilling finish on the hardwood, as Rocky Mountain College stunned Montana Tech with a buzzer-beater victory.With the Big Sky Conference men's basketball tournament right around the corner, Colter shifts his focus to conference hoops and the postseason picture, breaking down where teams stand and what's at stake heading into tournament time. Hear from Travis DeCuire and senior guard Te'Jon Sawyer as they reflect on Montana's home win and season sweep of the Portland State Vikings and discuss the momentum building in Missoula.To close the hour, Colter is joined by Tommy Evans for a fun and offbeat conversation about a tomato-growing contest and plenty more, adding a lighthearted twist to a jam-packed show.
In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez stays locked in on the hardwood as the Big Sky Conference tournaments approach. He breaks down all the possible seeding scenarios based on tonight's conference games, walking through key tiebreakers, potential first-round matchups, and what each outcome means for teams fighting for byes, favorable draws, and momentum heading into tournament weekend.Next, Colter turns to the gridiron, breaking down recent confirmed coaching changes and exploring Spring ball as Bobby Kennedy begins his first year as head coach of the Montana Grizzlies football. He also chats with Phillipsburg native and senior special teams/safety Kade Cutler, asking about the team's early progress, practice routines, what's ahead this spring, and his perspective on the departure of former head coach Bobby Hauck.
To kick off the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez dives into the latest action around the Big Sky Conference, breaking down last night's results and what they mean with tournament time right around the corner. With postseason positioning on the line, Colter analyzes how each outcome shakes up the standings, who's trending at the right time, and which teams may have helped—or hurt—their seeding for the upcoming conference tournament.Later in the first segment, Colter continues his coverage of the first press conference for Bobby Kennedy as the new head coach of the Montana Grizzlies. Hear a short clip as he addresses whether any changes are coming to the Grizzlies' offense following significant turnover on the coaching staff this offseason, along with Colter's insight into what it could mean for the program heading into spring ball.Next, Colter shifts to the high school ranks with a breakdown of prep basketball divisional tournament results so far, plus a look ahead at the match-ups still to come over the next few weeks as teams battle for spots at state.Lastly, Colter reacts to the firing of Griz legend Wayne Tinkle from the head coaching position at Oregon State Beavers men's basketball, reflecting on his legacy and what the move means for both the program and Montana basketball ties.
On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez goes hoops heavy with a deep dive into the Big Sky Conference basketball race. With the regular season winding down, he previews a pivotal slate of games and breaks down how tonight's results could shape conference tournament seeding. From tie-breaker scenarios to potential title shares, Colter lays out what's at stake as the bracket starts to take shape.He also sits down with Montana State senior guard Jed Miller to discuss the Bobcats' final push. Miller shares what it will take to earn a share of the conference title, how the team can get firing on all cylinders heading into the tournament, and reflects on the journey and memories he's cherished over the last four years as he approaches his final collegiate games.To continue the preview of upcoming Big Sky Conference tourney, Colter also sits down with Montana freshman guard Kenyon Aguino to talk about his first season with the program and living in Missoula and what he expects out of his team wrapping up his first season with the Grizzlies
On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez previews the top questions for new Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy ahead of his press conference tomorrow, breaking down the key storylines and expectations as the program enters a new era.Colter also sits down with Montana State throwers Sydney Brewster and Easton Hatleberg to discuss their standout season and preview the upcoming Big Sky Conference indoor championship, highlighting what's next for the Bobcats' top performers.
Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy gave a 20-minute opening statement about the Griz program then took questions for 10 minutes to help preview UM's spring ball, which starts on March 2.
Colter Nuanez opens this episode of Nuanez Now by reacting to a spectacular finish at the Winter Olympics, where Team USA delivered unforgettable moments on the ice. Both the U.S. men's and women's hockey teams defeated Canada in dramatic overtime thrillers to capture gold, adding another epic chapter to one of the sport's greatest rivalries. Then it's back to the college hardwood with a full recap of a pivotal weekend in the Big Sky Conference. Colter covers the biggest results, shifting standings, and the key storylines shaping the stretch run — plus a short interview with Tricia Binford, head coach of the Montana State women's team, to get her perspective on the Bobcats' performance and momentum as postseason play approaches.To close the show, Colter takes a hard look at what's going on with Montana Grizzlies basketball after a disappointing season for both the men's and women's programs, breaking down what's gone wrong and what could be next moving forward.
To kick off Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by good friend Rajiem Seabrook for a wide-ranging and entertaining sports conversation.The hour starts with a round of “Fair or Foul,” as the two react to a handful of sports takes in a quick-hitting, opinion-driven segment. From there, they bounce between the NFL, Big Sky Conference hoops, and prep sports around Montana, sharing thoughts, perspectives, and plenty of back-and-forth along the way.
Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez for reactions to Bobby Hauck retiring and a conversation about the legacy he leaves, or impacts, at the University of Montana.
To kick off Nuanez Now, Geoff Safford is joined by Hayden Smith to talk all things Olympic hockey. The two react to Team USA women capturing gold in a thrilling overtime finish, breaking down the dramatic moments and what the victory means on the international stage. On the men's side, Geoff and Hayden dive into a slate of tightly contested matchups featuring multiple overtime games, setting the stage for the upcoming semifinals. From standout performances to tournament storylines, they cover everything you need to know as the chase for gold heats up.Later in the show, Colter sits down with Ryan Johnson, associate head coach of the Montana State Bobcats women's basketball, to discuss his path to Montana State University after spending many years in the Big Sky Conference. He reflects on how coaching alongside Tricia Binford has influenced and shaped his approach. The two also talk about the current state of the team, the excitement surrounding a talented young roster, and why this group has been so fun to coach.
Montana State sophomore Adam Jones rushed for more than 1,000 yards for the second year in a row to help MSU to 14 straight wins and its first national title since 1984. He sat down with Colter Nuanez to rehash the memories and preview the summer camp series he has planned with Taco Dowler.
Skyline Sports MSU beat writer Tom Stuber joins Colter Nuanez to rehash all the key details and key performers in Montana State's 35-34 win over Illinois State in the FCS national championship game.
Former Montana State defensive coordinator Shawn Howe joins Colter Nuanez to talk about MSU's run to the 2025 national title and his departure to the NFL.
Taco Dowler, one of the stars of Montana State's national title game victory over Illinois State, joins Colter Nuanez to rehash his favorite memories and talk about his summer football camps that he will host in the month of June alongside captain running back Adam Jones.
Montana associate head coach Chris Cobb joined Colter Nuanez to talk about roster building, coaching in the Big Sky in the modern era and the stretch run for the Griz with five games in conference play remaining before the league tournament in Boise.
Montana State sophomore Jaden Steppe scored a career-high 15 points as MSU defeated Montana in Missoula 82-71 on Saturday. Steppe talked about transitioning from Colorado State, his Montana roots, his rivalry experiences and more.
Montana State women's basketball associate head coach Ryan Johnson has been in the Big Sky Conference for almost 20 years. He shares his thoughts on the league with Colter Nuanez.
Montana head coach Bobby Hauck abruptly retired on February 4. He took a job at Illinois less than a week later. Brooks Nuanez and Colter Nuanez break it all down in a two-part episode.
Montana head coach Travis DeCuire, senior Te'Jon Sawyer & junior Money Williams addressed the media following Saturday's 82-71 loss to rival Montana State.
Montana State head coach Matt Logie along with seniors Jed Miller & Patrick McMahon addressed the media following MSU's 82-71 win over Montana in Missoula to complete the season sweep of the Griz.
Montana State head women's basketball coach Tricia Binford along with junior Ella Johnson and sophomore Addison Harris following 72-55 win over Montana in Missoula on Saturday.
Montana head women's basketball coach Nate Harris addressed the media following his team's 72-55 home loss to rival Montana State on Saturday in Missoula.
In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez to wrap up the NFL season, highlighting Patrick O'Connell and other former Grizzlies who have won Super Bowls, along with additional Big Sky Conference representatives on the league's biggest stage, including Cooper Kupp. The two break down a Super Bowl that wasn't particularly close, as the Seahawks dominated the Patriots to claim their first title of the Russell Wilson era and avenge a previous heartbreaking loss to New England. They also discuss which teams may have the biggest regrets from the season, as several top quarterbacks failed to make deep postseason runs, and look ahead to early Super Bowl favorites for next season.Then, in this week's Class C Spotlight, Geoff Safford sits down with St. Regis boys basketball head coach Jesse Allen to discuss the Tigers' impressive season, highlighted by a 16–0 start and a No. 2 ranking in Class C.
Montana athletic director Kent Haslam joined Colter Nuanez to talk about Bobby Hauck's abrupt "retirement", then his resurfacing at Illinois and much more about the state of UM athletics.
Montana men's basketball assistant coach Jay Flores joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the state of college basketball and preview the Grizzlies' rivalry game against Montana State on Saturday.
Montana head coach Travis DeCuire, senior Te'Jon Sawyer & freshman Grant Kepley addressed the media ahead of Montana State coming to Missoula on Saturday.
Montana head women's basketball coach Nate Harris along with sophomore Avery Waddington addressed the media ahead of the rivalry game Saturday against Montana State.
Colter Nuanez breaks down the latest developments surrounding Bobby Hauck, detailing his move to the University of Illinois where he takes over as the program's defensive coordinator. Colter examines what the move means for Hauck, the timing of the decision, and the ripple effects for both Illinois State and Montana as the Griz continue to navigate the coaching transition. He also highlights and congratulates former Big Sky Conference standouts, including Grizzlies alum Patrick O'Connell and Montana State alum Ty Okada, who both captured Super Bowl titles with the Seattle Seahawks.Later in the hour, Colter shifts to the hardwood, breaking down recent performances across the Big Sky Conference and analyzing key results and standout efforts from around the league.To close out the hour, Colter sits down with former Montana State defensive coordinator Shawn Howe, now a defensive assistant with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Howe reflects on the Bobcats' national championship run and discusses his transition to coaching in the NFL.
Montana announced Bobby Kennedy as its new head football coach after the retirement of longtime head coach Bobby Hauck on Wednesday. Kennedy's press conference took place at the Canyon Club on the UM campus.
A landmark moment for Montana football, legendary head coach Bobby Hauck has announced his retirement, sending shockwaves through the Griz community and beyond. On this episode, Colter Nuanez delivers an in-depth breakdown of everything surrounding the news — what led to the decision, why the timing matters, and what Hauck's departure means for the future of the program.The episode features extensive audio from both Bobby Hauck and Montana Athletic Director Kent Haslam, offering rare insight into the conversations behind the scenes and the emotions tied to the decision. Hauck reflects on his career, his legacy, and the factors that ultimately led him to step away, while Haslam provides clarity on the transition process and what comes next for Montana football.From the immediate impact on players and staff to the long-term implications for the Griz and the Big Sky Conference, Nuanez puts the retirement into full context, blending reporting, analysis, and firsthand perspective. Whether you're a lifelong Montana fan or just trying to understand one of the most significant coaching changes in recent FCS history, this episode captures the magnitude of the moment and what lies
Colter Nuanez kicked off the month of February taking a look around the world of hoops in the Treasure State. Nuanez took a look back at the weekend at was in the Big Sky Conference focusing in on the Bobcats, and Grizzlies before shifting his focus to the high school ranks.
On the latest episode of JohnWallStreet Presents: Big Business on Campus, a college sports podcast powered by Playfly Sports and sponsored by Short's Sports Travel Logistics, JohnWallStreet Founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber sit down with Big Sky Conference Commissioner Tom Wistrcill. In this 40-minute conversation, we touch on owning the late-night window as a conference-level brand strategy, conference-wide jersey patches as a scaled commercial asset, collective bargaining as the only structural path to cost control, and more.
Colter Nuanez kicks off Nuanez Now by welcoming Rajiem Seabrook to talk hoops, including a reaction to Montana men's basketball's big 64-60 win over Portland State, snapping the Vikings' 15-game home winning streak. The two also break down other results on both the men's and women's sides of the Big Sky Conference, dive into the latest in Montana prep basketball, and touch on plenty more storylines along the way.
Colter Nuanez kicks off Nuanez Now by previewing upcoming Big Sky Conference matchups and breaking down where teams stand at this point in the season. Then, he's joined by Montana State women's basketball sophomore forward Addison Harris to discuss the Bobcats' success and how Harris has embraced a bigger leadership role on the court.Later, Colter sits down with former Sacramento Kings All-Star point guard and current Sacramento State men's basketball head coach Mike Bibby to talk about his path back to Sacramento, his team's season so far, and how the game—and recruiting—has evolved since his days at Arizona.Plus, Colter reports on the $1.7 billion expected to be wagered on the Super Bowl, a projected 27% increase over last year.
Colter Nuanez is joined by former Lady Griz standout and Big Sky Conference color analyst Krista Redpath for an in-depth breakdown of the latest action around the Big Sky Conference. The two dive into key games, standout performances, and what the most recent results mean as conference play continues to heat up. Then, Colter sits down with Lady Griz head coach Nate Harris following an impressive bounce-back stretch. After last week's loss to the Cats, Montana responded with three straight wins, highlighted by a statement victory over No. 3 Idaho State. Coach Harris breaks down the turnaround, the team's growth, and what's ahead as the season rolls on.