MSC rejoined the NCAA (College Division) in 1957, and had one of its most successful runs as an independent from 1957 to 1962 with six straight winning seasons, including an 8-2 mark in 1957 and 8-1 in 1958. MSU played its 1972 season at Bozeman High School's Van Winkle Stadium. The game was aired on CBS television and radio. Missoula Sentinel grad, ex-Montana Griz commit Zac Crews trying to walk on at Montana State, Montana State's Jaharie Martin to enter transfer portal. Class Hometown State High School; 24: Abrams, Bobby: DB: 1987: v: 6-4: 200: Jr. Detroit: MI: Henry Ford: 7: AfAm, Huemartin: WR . Bradley hit Kelly Davis for a 19-yard touchdown with 1:06 left in the third. Montana currently holds The Great Divide Trophy after a 36-10 win in Bozeman in 2011. Both schools entered the Big Sky Conference as charter members in 1963 with Montana holding a 42-15-2 series lead. The Bobcats remained in the RMAC through 1956, while the Grizzlies continued in the PCC through 1949 and joined the Skyline (aka Mountain States) Conference, which also competed in the NCAA University (large) Division, from 1951-1961. Then, Dave Pandt scored on a 2-yard pass from Bradley and Jones added a 1-yard score to pull within three. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 1986, 1987, 1994-1997, 1999, 2002 Box 2 (FBC540-2) Akron (University of Akron - Akron OH) 1948, 1952-1958, 1961-63, 1965, 1968, 1971-1973, 1975, 1976, 1984, 1986, 1987 Box 2A (FBC540-2A) Akron (cont.) Beginning with Robb Fellows, a center from Great Falls, former players filtered into the lobby of Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. I hear more stories that Im glad I didnt hear 30 years ago. The Brawl of the Wild is the game between MSU and their primary rival; the University of Montana Grizzlies. Kollar became one of just four Big Sky Conference players ever selected as an NFL first round draft choice when he was taken by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1974. The series has three distinct periods. Among other 2011 upgrades were an 18' x 37' LED video board, two scoreboards and sound system. Fletcher, Ken Amato of the Tennessee Titans and Mike Person of the San Francisco 49ers. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 1990, 1991, 1995, 1997-2002 Box 2B (FBC540-2B) Alabama (University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa AL) His term as president of the American Football Coaches Association ended in January 2012. As a true freshman Lulay engineered MSU's 10-7 win over the Grizzlies in Missoula ending UM's 16-game winning streak over the Bobcats and was named the Big Sky Conference's Newcomer of the Year. "Erickson killed us," UM head coach Jack Swarthout said. In 1956, the Bobcats won a share of the NAIA title at the Aluminum Bowl in Little Rock, Arkansas, playing to a scoreless tie with the Pumas of St. Joseph's College from Rensselaer, Indiana. (); : Scoreboard. If you value these stories, please consider subscribing. MSU has been in the post-season eleven times, most recently in 2011. Bobcat QB Dennis Erickson is the difference. It was located directly south of the Romney Gym, across Grant Street and northeast of the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, which opened in 1957. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. W, 55-7. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Montana State, behind head coach Dave Arnold, beat Arkansas State 31-14, after falling behind 14-0, in the quarterfinals and Rhode Island 32-20, after trailing 20-12 entering the fourth quarter, in the semifinals. Trailing 24-9 in the fourth quarter, Montana State scored 20 points in the last nine minutes and won 29-24 when Schafer, who had 58 carries for 234 yards in the game, dove into the end zone with 12 seconds left. He was inducted in 1991 and is the only pure kicker in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. UM joined the PCC, after spending 22 years as part of the Northwest Intercollegiate Athletic Association with league members Washington, Oregon, Washington State, Oregon State, Idaho and Wittman College in 1924. Prior to the 2011 addition Bobcat Stadium was renovated in 1997 when the west grandstand was removed and replaced with a new grandstand with luxury sky suites, indoor stadium seating, press box, and club room. 1989 -- Cut Bank 18, Choteau 7. . MSU was a NAIA independent from 19571962 and UM was a NCAA University Division (large) independent in 1950 and 1962. After defensive end Mark Fellows decided not to leave the team and Sikora came to an understanding with new defensive line coach Joe Yanowsky that he wasnt a three-point-stance type of lineman, it appeared the Bobcats were ready. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. The 1946 team was special for more than its accomplishments, however. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. It was played on a rain-soaked field that thwarted MSU's offense, which had run for an average of 323.1 yards rushing and 31.2 points per game. 1987 Montana State Bobcats football team The 1987 Montana State Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Montana State University in the Big Sky Conference during the 1987 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The only pre-war regular to play in the Harbor Bowl was Bill Zupan, whose brother Al was among those 'Cat gridders making the ultimate sacrifice. Rams quarterback Tom Ehrhardt dropped back, looking for the touchdown that would finally put an end to MSUs string of improbable wins and send 12,367 fans home unfulfilled on an unseasonably warm December 1984 day. Subscribe today! University of Montana 1985 Grizzly Football Schedule Date Sept. 7 Opponent Cal-Fullerton Site Missoula #Time 1:30 P.M. Sept. 21 Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 6:00 P.M. Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12. Montana State University Athletics. Football Football: Facebook Football: . The 1956 Bobcats of head coach Tony Storti were the fourth, and last, Montana State football team to go undefeated. Chronology: Menton Place (1931), Charles Herstrom (1937), George Wallis (1940), Bill Zupan (1941), John Heine (1946-47), Morry Sivertson (1948-49), Dick Newman (1953), Don Edwards (1956), Guy Troisi (1957), Dick Cope (1958), Barton Furry (1959), Bucky May (1960-61), Dave Miller (1963-64), John Cunneen (1965-66), Hans Pidino (1968-69), Roger Crow Liberty, New Mexico State, Sam Houston and Jacksonville . The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Main Navigation Menu. The Idaho game in 84 we were down and we came back at Idaho not easy to do. No. The Bobcats were members of the RMAC from 1917 to 1956, after being an independent from 1897 to 1916. Report scores and stats and send game photos to the Chronicle sports staff. 2023 Montana State University Athletics, Bobcats Land Wisconsin's Al Johnson as Offensive Line Coach, MSU Football 2023 Season Ticket Renewals Begin February 1, Bobcat Legend Bill Kollar Joins 2023 National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame induction Class, Bobcat Football Lands First Group of 2023 Recruits. We present them here for purely educational purposes. After a 2-2 start, the 1984 team finished 12-2 following a 1-10 season in 1983. He also ran for 391 yards (8.3 per carry), which was good for 12th in the CFL and was the most by a quarterback., and three touchdowns. : Their primary rival is Montana, whom they meet in the annual Brawl of the Wild, more commonly referred to as the Cat-Griz game, to be held for the 112th time in 2012 in Missoula. Breaking down the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl . The 1987 coaching staff was led by head coach Mike Price. MSU currently has plans to renovate the east grandstand to include matching sky suites of the west grandstand and erect seating in the north end zone. Lulay led Montana State in rushing his senior year with 611 yards. His overall record at Drake was 125-63-2. You have permission to edit this article. The Bobcats have won conference titles in eight of the past nine decades and have won multiple conference titles in seven of the last eight decades. The Big Sky era shows Montana with a 28-21 lead. Another comeback followed a week later in Missoula before the Bobcats wrapped up their first outright league crown since 1979 with a 41-3 drubbing of Northern Arizona. The 2011 Cat-Griz game set a stadium record with an attendance of 20,237. In 83 wed get behind and that was pretty much it, remembered Mark Fellows. The '87 squad will be recognized as the first Weber State team to advance to the FCS Playoffs and will be honored during Weber State's home game on Oct. 28 against Montana. The most recent is Dane Fletcher, who was a linebacker for the New England Patriots, in Super Bowl XLVI. The team also was ranked as high as seventh in the during the season. Follow him on Twitter @kylesample_bdc. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The 1988 Montana State Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Montana State University in the Big Sky Conference (Big Sky) during the 1988 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Still going, hes inbounds and gets another block. Find the COLLEGE-FOOTBALL Montana State Bobcats player roster for this season on FOX Sports. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 2019 Football Roster. He went on to play eight seasons in the NFL, including five with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also had college head coaching stints with the Idaho Vandals, Wyoming Cowboys, Washington State Cougars, Oregon State Beavers and Arizona State Sun Devils. Division I FCS playoff results (known as "Division I-AA" from 1978 to 2005). Quarterback from 1966 to 1968, head coach in college and professional football from 1982 to 2011. The reunion instantly became a typical meeting. We had to hit bottom and when we did everybody kind of said, This is bigger than me, its bigger than him and I want to win, so what do we have to do?, We never quit. Name Pos. These additions would increase seating capacity to approximately 24,000. 1988 -- Choteau 19, Shelby 14. There were times where he just wouldnt be denied, remembered MSU senior associate athletic director Dan Davies, who was a receivers coach that season. When MSU joined the RMAC it included Colorado, Colorado State, Utah, Utah State, and Brigham Young. The team was the first Weber State team to win 10 games in a season and was the first Weber State team to advance to the FCS Playoffs. The Montana and Montana State football rivalry, known as "The Brawl of the Wild," is the fourth-oldest rivalry in the FCS. The playing field ran east-west and had lighting as far back as the 1940s. Schaefer scored on a short run with 8:15 to play and Erickson hit Bain for a touchdown with five minutes left cutting the lead to two at 24-22. Montana State University Athletics. Go To Coaching Staff. Go To Coaching Staff. The class of 1917 voted in 1920 that when the school built a new football field it should be named for Cyrus Gatton. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 6:02AM. 2022 Football Roster. In 2011, quarterback Travis Lulay was named the Most Outstanding Player in the Canadian Football League and led the British Columbia Lions to the Grey Cup title garnering the game's Most Valuable Player award in the 34-23 win over Winnipeg. Bignell broke one tackle, then barreled through a defender at the 4 and dove across the goal line. Fellows was talking with a group that included second-string quarterback Greg Andal when Arnold, in a light blue polo, khaki pants and a thin white goatee that replaced the bushy mustache he wore when he was coaching for his job that season, emerged from the MSU athletic offices. The following week, MSU fell behind 21-7 at Idaho. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Behind head coach Jim Sweeney in 1964, Montana State won the NCAA Western Regional College Division Championship, which existed from 1964 to 1972, with a 28-7 win over Sacramento State in what was also known as the Camellia Bowl. Kostrba ran for 100 yards in both playoff games and Don Ueland ran for 94 in the championship game. With three wins he will move into second place. Montana State won the 1976 NCAA Division II championship at the Pioneer Bowl in Wichita Falls, Texas, beating the Akron Zips 24-13 with head coach Sonny Holland at the helm. . MSU took the lead on a 97-yard interception return for a touchdown by safety Joe Roberts, Jr. Quarterback Kelly Bradley threw for over 300 yards in each playoff game and had eight touchdown passes in the postseason. Print. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Brody Grebe - Football - Montana State University Athletics 2022 Football Roster 10 Brody Grebe Position Defensive End Height 6-2 Weight 250 Class Sophomore Hometown Melstone, MT Highschool Melstone/Roundup Bio Stats Historical Biography Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAF players on . Members of the 1987 team and coaching staff will be recognized and honored at halftime of the Oct. 28 game. In 1917 Montana State joined the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and in 1924 Montana joined the Pacific Coast Conference, the predecessor of today's Pac-12. Erickson went on to coach the Miami Hurricanes to two NCAA Division I-A national championships. The Bobcats are the reigning Big Sky Conference champions. MSU ended the drought by winning three of four, while UM holds a 6-4 edge after "The Streak" with Montana winning the most recent game 36-10 in Bozeman. In their second season under head coach Earle Solomonson, the Bobcats compiled a 47 record (44 against Big Sky opponents) and finished a four-way tie for fourth place in the Big Sky.[1]. The 1987 Montana State Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Montana State University in the Big Sky Conference during the 1987 NCAA Division I-AA football season.