Podcasts about montana state

The 2025 winners of the prestigious Little Sullivan Awards - Montana soccer player Skyleigh Thompson and Montana State distance runner Ben Perrin - join the ESPN Roundtable. Plus: Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton on the NBA Playoffs.

At every level, the 2024-25 season was marked by positive steps forward for the U.S. Biathlon Team. As the season ended and a new one began with an on-snow camp in Bend, Ore., Head Coach Armin Auchentaller joined Heartbeat from his home in Antholz, characterizing the season as one of seeing what's possible. But he was quickly pointed out that now it starts all over again. And how do you get even better?“It always helps to have results because people just stay positive,” said Auchentaller. “There's a good mood. People see that things are possible. But I think, the day after those good results or the season, when the next season training season starts, once you had those good results, I think the best is to come back on the ground and just think of almost like, ‘yeah, how can I get better?'”In this episode of Heartbeat, Auchentaller speaks to the showcase results of Campbell Wright, winning two silver medals at the World Championships, a career-best for Paul Schommer, and continued development progress by Maxime Germaine, Lucy Anderson and Margie Freed.One of the keys to that progress has been shooting. “In order to reach good shooting skills, we need to work on the basics a lot, like dividing all the little things, like learning how to trigger, learning how to aim, learning how to breathe, learning how to bolt, learning how to go into position quick, and all of those little things and little things. Then put those things together. Those need to be high quality. It will take a lot of patience. It will take a lot of personal workload in their off times when they are without the team on their own.”One of the keys to the growing success of development athletes is Olympic shooting champion Matt Emmons, who serves as a coach for U.S. Biathlon. “We try to use his expertise in a way where athletes get access to experience what he had himself and open up a different perspective, under a different light, and give the athletes a lot of theoretical feedback through that and a lot of sharing, experience and a lot of expertise from his shooting career.”From a 2025 recap to a breakdown of the Bend camp to the vital innovation in the Montana State physiological testing program, Auchentaller covers a lot of ground in this final episode of Heartbeat for the 2025 season.

Big Sky pole vault champ Tatum Richards of Montana State joins the show, as does head coach Wade Sellers of Missoula Sentinel softball.

Montana State runner Harvey Cramb made history at the Big Sky outdoor championships, setting a new record in the 1500. The track star joined the show to discuss his big race and more. Plus: Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton start to look forward to the NBA conference finals.

Colter Nuanez has a question - is Rory McIlroy in the top 10 golfers of all time? Could he be with a win at the PGA Championship this weekend? Plus: former Montana State linebacker Callahan O'Reilly joins the show to talk about his experience playing in the UFL.

With the Big Sky outdoor track championships already underway, head coaches Lyle Weese of Montana State and Doug Fraley of Montana join the ESPN Roundtable.

Colter Nuanez finishes emptying his notebook from the Montana and Montana State spring games with a look at some of the individual standouts. Plus: Colter and Andrew Houghton react to the Dallas Mavericks beating the odds to secure the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, we will examine Montana and Montana State's last 10 seasons to determine who seems to be on a better trajectory and why. Both teams have seen success, but neither has reached the pinnacle. The New Haven Chargers are joining the NEC. The FCS Oversight Committee has approved 12-game regular season schedules for all FCS teams, and now it just needs to pass. What does this mean for other teams in the FCS?0:00 - Intro 1:16 - Comparing Montana & Montana State's Last 10 Seasons 17:28 - FCS Oversight Committee Approves Moving To 12-Game Schedules Permanently 22:30 - University of New Haven Joining The NEC 28:39 - How Does Sac State Replicate What Notre Dame Has Done? 37:50 - Schools Facing NCAA Punishment For Academics 46:10 - Would NFL Teams Rather Take a G5 Player or FCS Player? 51:52 - Final Thoughts 52:36 - End

Matt Brown, the creator and author of the Extra Points newsletter, joins Colter Nuanez to discuss the current state of college athletics.

Montana State quarterback turned wide receiver Tommy Mellott was selected in the 6th round, pick 213 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.He was profiled by ESPN's Kalyn Kahler for the annual installment of "Prospect X". Mellott and other sources were anonymous until after Mellott was drafted. Kahler talked with Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports about profiling a Montana folk hero. 

In this week's Akem's Analysis, we take a look at the Montana roster and investigate what their potential starting lineup could be. With spring ball done and the transfer portal closed, we can get a pretty solid look at what their lineup may look like in the Fall. Follow along as Samuel Akem goes through what the Montana starters may look like. The Big Sky Conference lost a ton of talent this offseason, and it's important to look at who the top returning players are in the conference. There were a lot of NFL opportunities given to FCS players in the Draft a few weeks ago. Which schools and conferences are getting players to the next level, and why? We look at the numbers that have been reported by Sam Herder at great length. 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Looking At Montana's Potential Starters For 2025 25:17 - Top 10 Offensive & Defensive Players Returning To The Big Sky For 2025 33:05 - Most NFL Opportunities From Each Conference & School40:07 - Positives From NIL & The Transfer Portal 46:15 - SUU Athletic Director Under Investigation For Potential Title IX Violations51:13 - Final Thoughts

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem discusses about the NFL Draft and his reactions to where a lot of the Big Sky players ended up. Akem also analyses about the interesting situation that Cam Miller and Tommy Mellott are in now, with being on the same team. Also, Sac State still dominating on the recruiting trail amid all the excitement with the draft. They are building a monster, and it seems like it's going under the radar. We will see what they look like once they are finally on the field.0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Draft Reactions & Big Sky Draft Picks/Signees 30:01 - Is The Small School Gap Widening? 33:57 - Shedeur Sanders Slides To The 5th Round 43:35 - Sac State Still Dominating In The Portal 47:30 - William & Mary Joining The Patriot League 55:45 - Final Thoughts 57:07 - End

National ESPN writer Kalyn Kahler joins the ESPN Roundtable to discuss her widely-read feature on "Prospect X" -- who this year was none other than Montana State star Tommy Mellott. Plus: former Griz defensive lineman Hayden Harris joins the show after receiving a undrafted free agent deal in the NFL and also being picked in the CFL Draft.

Colter Nuanez examines the high stakes this season for Montana and Montana State football after spring ball wraps up. Plus: Jac Coyne of the MCLA joins Geoff Safford to preview the college club lacrosse national tournaments.

KALISPELL STATE REP. COURTNEY SPRUNGER TRT: 12:14

The conference champs are in the studio! Head coach Jason Brown and star freshman Duncan McCall of Griz tennis join the ESPN Roundtable after taking the Big Sky crown over the weekend. Plus: record-breaking thrower Sydney Brewster of Montana State track joins the show.

Send us a textThe transition from collegiate track to mountain trails represents one of running's most fascinating journeys – and Kyla Christopher-Moody is navigating it with remarkable authenticity and talent. Fresh off her selection to the 2025 Trail Team Elite, Kyla joins us to share her path from Michigan high school standout to Montana State University track athlete and now emerging trail running competitor.Her story isn't the typical straight line to success. After battling persistent injuries at the University of Colorado Boulder, Kyla made the courageous decision to step away from competitive running entirely – a choice she now calls "probably the best decision I've ever made in my life." This reset allowed her to rediscover her passion at Montana State, where mountain trails became her sanctuary during injury recovery. The natural progression to trail racing happened almost accidentally, with a spontaneous entry into the GoPro Games 10K resulting in an impressive fifth-place finish despite minimal specific training.What makes Kyla's approach refreshing is her process-oriented mindset and genuine love of competition. Rather than setting rigid outcome goals as she enters the trail running scene, she's focused on learning and exploration. "I don't have preconceived notions of what I'm able to do," she explains, demonstrating the healthy perspective that will serve her well as she targets races like Sierre-Zinal and the USATF Mountain Running Championships. Meanwhile, her academic pursuits in snow science perfectly complement her athletic journey, connecting her professional interests with her passion for mountain environments.Whether you're fascinated by the track-to-trail transition, curious about the emerging pathway for NCAA athletes into mountain running, or simply enjoy authentic conversations with rising stars, Kyla's story offers valuable insights into finding your path – even when it means taking unexpected turns along the way. Give this episode a listen and discover why we're so excited to follow Kyla's trail running journey in the months and years ahead.Follow Kyla on IG - @Kyla_CMFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow The Steep Stuff on IG - @steepstuff_pod

Colter Nuanez was in Bozeman for the annual Sonny Holland Spring Classic. In this hour, he shares his takeaways from the Bobcats' spring game, including who stood out, what the depth chart looks like and where questions still lie for Montana State.

Montana State wrapped up spring football on April 26, 2025 in Bozeman with the annual Sonny Holland Spring Classic.MSU ran 105 total plays between the Blue and White teams with the White coming out on top, 24-14.Spring game interviews: - MSU head coach Brent Vigen (1:07)- Redshirt freshman DB Carson Williams (10:11)- Redshirt sophomore QB Chance Wilson (13:55)- Redshirt sophomore RB Colson Coon (22:37)- Senior DT Paul Brott (27:00)

The Seattle Seahawks have brought back Drew Lock ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. It raises questions about the future of Sam Howell, and if there is any potential for trade compensation with a crowded quarterback room. General Manager John Schneider and Coach Mike Macdonald spoke at the pre-draft press conference on Monday and confirmed trade talks surrounding Howell. We talk about some of the parallels with the 2012 offseason and how Seattle could still consider a QB in the draft based on that history. Plus, is it a "lazy narrative" that the Seahawks need to address the offensive line? We have two final interviews to share from the 2025 Shrine Bowl. Kyonte Hamilton of Rutgers was a late invite to the game and is being touted as a late-round value pick. The big man on the interior sounds like he'd be a locker room fit for any team. He talks about how his wrestling experience plays into his game on the defensive line. Marcus Wehr of Montana State held his own against the top talent the Shrine Bowl had to offer. He talks about how he once got annoyed by the Idaho football team's inability to shower. We close the show with a discussion about our biggest draft day fear and whether or not we think John Schneider is more likely to trade up or to trade down. The availability of lumber and the hype around the Minecraft movie leading to the downfall of society are targeted in the Do Better Segment. Better at Life honors go to John Cena and WrestleMania for this past weekend and to Aaron Rodgers for toying with the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise these last couple months. Special Thanks to our Sponsor BodySpec:

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem talk about Todd McShay and his comments regarding Tommy Mellott's draft stock. Idaho picked up a big-time transfer QB out of Fresno State. He had limited playing time, but it's still a solid addition for the Vandals. College football players are beginning to sue the NCAA for additional years of eligibility, which starts a slippery slope for college sports. 0:00 - Intro 1:39 - Aaron Fontes Post About Foot Injury 4:57 - Todd McShay Comments On Tommy Mellott's Draft Stock 8:35 - Fresno State QB Joshua Wood Transfers To Idaho 18:36 - Players Seeking More Than 5 Years of Eligibility 27:33 - South Dakota Football Gutted By Transfer Portal Last Week 32:01 - New Injury Timeout Rules In CFB 41:18 - House Settlement Changing The Numbers 48:38 - 5 Rules To Get Recruited By PVAMU 55:38 - Final Thoughts 56:15 - End 

Montana State is in its final week of spring football. The Bobcats have won two of the last three Big Sky Conference titles. MSU hosts the annual Sonny Holland Spring Game on Saturday April 26 in Bozeman, Montana. Bobcat fifth-year head football coach Brent Vigen joined Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports to talk about spring football so far. (This video had buffering issues, which affected the sound on Colter Nuanez's voice).Video filmed & produced by Colter Nuanez, Skyline Sports. All Rights Reserved. 

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton debate if we're going into a dead period on the sports calendar and what impact the recent Montana State women's basketball transfers will have on the program. Plus: Whitefish native and star Montana high jumper Erin Wilde joins the show.

"In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem talks about the Montana spring game, and gives his thoughts on what he saw on April 11. Akem also analyzes the RAS (Relative Athletic Score) scores for Efton Chism III and Cooper Kupp, and the comparisons don't just stop at the school they went to. For most of this week's episode, I chat with Zach McKinnell on ALL things going on in college football right now. Zach is one of the best people covering the FCS , and he gives all of his thoughts on what's been going on."0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Montana Spring Game Reaction 11:38 - Cooper Kupp vs Efton Chism III 17:17 - Zach McKinnell Joins The Show 18:48 - Background on FCS Football Central 22:29 - Getting Information At The FCS Level 26:10 - How To Get More National Media Coverage on FCS Football 30:59 - FCS Football vs G5 Football 32:44 - The House Settlement & FCS Football 41:32 - Zach's FCS Conference Rankings 48:09 - Power 4 Schools Paying Buyouts To FCS Schools 54:59 - Nio Iamaleava Reaction 1:03:14 - Dr. Luke Wood AMA on Reddit 1:13:59 - End

Colter Nuanez is joined by Ryan Tootell to talk Montana and Montana State spring ball, specifically focused on the quarterback position.

Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to discuss a myriad of topics, including how much our kids eat (0:00), Coastal Carolina giving away free concessions (0:56), the slow down of the transfer portal exodus Big Sky men's hoops (9:55), former USA Today All-American DL/LB Solomon Tuliaupupu choosing Montana (22:06), and a discussion about quarterbacks in relation to Griz and Bobcat spring football (32:18). 

Colter Nuanez reacts to the numbers and news from Montana State's pro day, including a showstopping performance by Tommy Mellott. Plus: hear from Mellott and Brody Grebe after their workout.

Montana State strength coach Sean Herrin joins Colter Nuanez after several of his former pupils put up big numbers at the Bobcats' pro day. Plus: The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports stops by the studio.

Montana State hosted its annual NFL Pro Day on April. A total of eight total Bobcats worked out for a collection of 13 NFL and five CFL scout. Following standout workouts, Tommy Mellott and Brody Grebe addressed the media. The NFL Draft is April 24-26

On this episode, Sam is joined by Montana State Director of Athletics Leon Costello. They discuss:-Reflecting on the 2024 football season-National title chase-Opting in to the House settlement-Scholarship caps-Brent Vigen-Sac State's FBS move-Realignment in the West-College football landscape-12-game FCS season-And more

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton debate a number of topics, including whether the Lady Griz are now the favorites for next year's Big Sky basketball season and if Montana State is bringing in too many quarterbacks. Plus: a preview of this year's Pro Days for both the Bobcats and the Griz, and Keri McHugh of the Missoula YMCA stops by the studio to tell you about this year's Riverbank Run.

Montana State women's basketball coach Tricia Binford joins the ESPN Roundtable to talk about the next steps for her program after a historic 30-win season. Plus: Colter reacts to the breaking news of Sac State filing to move up to the FBS as an independent.

Kalispell Glacier quarterback Jackson Presley joins the show after flipping his commitment from Boise State to Montana State over the weekend. Plus: Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton discuss the NCAA women's basketball tournament, and Colter hands out this week's Treasure State Stars.

Colter Nuanez brings the good stuff - a full half-hour analyzing the Montana and Montana State offensive lines midway through spring ball. Plus: Colter and Andrew Houghton break down the recent good news of multiple star basketball players - including several for the Montana Grizzlies - staying in the Big Sky Conference.

Colter Nuanez sat down with Montana State head women's basketball coach Tricia Binford to rehash her team's record-setting 30-win season and talk about what's next for Bobcat women's hoops. 

Brooks Nuanez of Skyline Sports joins Colter Nuanez to break down the recently completed Big Sky Conference basketball seasons with plenty of thoughts on the Griz men and the Bobcat women. Also, a discussion about NFL Pro Day at Montana and Montana State happening later on this week. 

Colter Nuanez covers all the big stories from the weekend, including the Final Four now being set and a big recruiting flip for Montana State football. Plus: Colter, Geoff Safford and Andrew Houghton make their picks for MLB division winners.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem talks about Montana State not broadcasting their spring game and what it means for them. Solomon Tuliaupupu, a former 4-star recruit from USC, has transferred to Montana, and with his pedigree, he could become a star. Multiple FCS conferences have set scholarship caps in anticipation of the House Settlement being approved. What are the ramifications of a move like that? I discuss all that and more in this week's Akem's Analysis!"0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Montana State Not Broadcasting Their Spring Game 4:52 - SoCon, Big Sky, & CAA Set Scholarship Caps 8:57 - Saint Francis Reclassifying From D-I to D-III 15:14 - Andrew Luck Let's Troy Taylor Go 22:21 - Can You Be A Fan of a School You Didn't Attend? 26:35 - Former 4-Star Recruit Solomon Tuliaupupu Transfers To Montana 30:06 - FBS Oversight Committee Denies Deion Sanders & Fran Brown 35:28 - Final Thoughts 36:33 - End

University of Montana track coach Doug Fraley and Montana State defensive coordinator Shawn Howe join the show.

Colter Nuanez puts a bow on the basketball season around Montana and in the Big Sky Conference. Plus: postgame sound from Montana State's Tricia Binford, Esmeralda Morales and Natalie Picton after their NCAA Tournament loss to Ohio State.

Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook are kicking it March Madness-style, updating you on the Montana State women's game and talking what Big Sky teams need to do to actually win an NCAA Tournament game.

Montana State women's basketball play-by-play announcer Daniel Salle stops by the show to preview the Bobcats' opening-round NCAA Tournament game. Plus: the postgame press conference following the Griz men's NCAA loss.

Hear from Montana hoops coach Travis DeCuire at his pre-NCAA Tournament press conference. Plus: news briefs and analysis from around the state, including Colter's thoughts on Montana State's new transfer quarterback.

Wisconsin fan, former Montana newspaper writer and current Denver resident Parker Gabriel breaks down the Grizzlies' and Badgers' first-round March Madness matchup in the Mile High City. Plus: Esmeralda Morales of the Montana State women's hoops team, and a trio of Griz seniors join the show.

Colter Nuanez recaps the hoops action from the weekend, including initial reactions to the seeds for both the Montana men and Montana State women. Plus: Rey Johnston and Ethan Stack of the Loyola boys hoops team visit the studio after wrapping up a Class B threepeat over the weekend.

Head coach Travis DeCuire of the Montana men and power forward Marah Dykstra of the Montana State women react to their first-round draws for March Madness. Plus: Travis Williams, head coach of the Big Sky girls team, joins the show after the Eagles broke a 15-year state trophy drought.

 Colter Nuanez is back in the ESPN MT studio after spending the last five days in Boise, Idaho covering the Big Sky Conference basketball tournaments. Colter gives updates on the prep state tournaments going on around Montana plus breaks down the Big Sky title games as Montana State defeated Montana in thrilling fashion for the women's title and the Montana men drilled Northern Colorado to head back to the Big Dance. Plus, hear from Montana State head coach Tricia Binford along with senior Esmeralda Morales and junior Marah Dykstra after their 58-57 win over Montana.  

Colter Nuanez is back in the ESPN MT studio after spending the last five days in Boise, Idaho covering the Big Sky Conference basketball tournaments. Colter gives updates on the prep state tournaments going on around Montana plus breaks down the Big Sky title games as Montana State defeated Montana in thrilling fashion for the women's title and the Montana men drilled Northern Colorado to head back to the Big Dance. Plus, hear from Montana head coach Travis DeCuire along with seniors Joe Pridgen and Brandon Whitney following the Grizzlies' 91-83 win over Northern Colorado 

Colter Nuanez kept it rolling live at the Big Sky Conference Basketball Tournament in hour number 2 of Nuanez Now Wednesday. Nuanez would take a look ahead at Wednesday evening's tournament final in the men's bracket sharing comments from Montana Head Coach Travis DeCuire. An interview from the Northern Colorado perspective would also be featured. To wrap up the show, Big Sky Conference Women's Basketball Analysis Krista Redpath would join the show live to discuss Montana State's last second victory to clinch the Big Sky Women's Basketball Tournament title. 

Underdog Promo Code: PLAYME Signup Link: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-play-me-or-fade-me Podcast Card: Youngstown State +3.5 vs. Robert Morris (-102) TCU -1 vs. Colorado (-110) UTEP PK vs. San Houston (-110) Gonzaga -1.5 vs. Saint Mary's (-110) Montana State +4.5 vs. Northern Colorado (-118) Nicholls +2 vs. Lamar (-105) Maine +4 vs. Vermont (-115) Idaho +5.5 vs. Montana (-110) Utah Tech -3.5 vs. Southern Utah (-110) Fairfield +3.5 vs. Sacred Heart (-105) Alabama A&M +5.5 vs. Grambling (-115) Carolina ML vs. Tampa Bay (-124) Indiana +3 vs. Milwaukee (-108) Action YTD Results - Active: College Basketball: 363-292, (55.4%), up 34.0656 units NHL/4 Nations: 46-39, (54.1%), up 7.5144 units PGA Golf: 9-5 (64.3%), up 4.7912 units MLB Spring Training: 1-0 (100%), 1.72 units Parlays: 2-1 (67%), up 1.1972 units NBA Prop Bets: 13-11, (54.2%), up 0.0166 units College Hockey: 0-1 (0%), down 1 unit NASCAR: 0-1 (0%), down 1 unit Cricket 0-1 (0%), down 1 unit NBA Sides/Totals: 32-34, (48.4%), down 6.4448 units College Basketball 2-point or less record vs. spread: 52-48, 52% Discord Link: https://discord.gg/U3f354gN Contact Me: X: @MrActionJunkie1 Email: mractionjunkie@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices