Big Sky Breakdown

Our latest installment of our Big Sky Media series featuring some of the best reporters and analysts who cover the Big Sky Conference features Ashley Washburn, a reporter for KBZK TV in Bozeman who was the sideline reporter for MTN broadcasts for Bobcat football games last season. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by former Skyline Sports writer and journalism veteran Kyle Sample to break down all the factors into what goes into reporting crime cases pertaining to college athletics figures, including specifics about reporting on the ongoing cases of Montana State defensive coordinator Willie Mack Garza and offensive coordinator Taylor Housewright, who were each charged with DUI, Garz...

Colter Nuanez gives quick thoughts about each and every player on the Montana State Bobcats football roster in this twice-annual installment of Bobcats by the Numbers. 

Colter Nuanez gives quick thoughts about each and every player on the University of Montana football roster in this twice annual installment of Griz by the Numbers. 

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton break down the Big Sky Conference football race by tiers and reveal their preseason polls with the Big Sky Kickoff media gathering less than a week away. 

The Big Sky Conference preseason all-conference votes were due on July 13. So Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton did a deep dive on narratives around the league and reveal all of their votes on this week's Big Sky Breakdown. 

In May, Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton gave letter grades for each and every sports season at both Montana and Montana State....except football.  So the boys hash out Bobcat and Griz football for the 2022 season, the grades for the year and projections heading into the upcoming season. 

Over the last six months, Colter Nuanez has had all five of the new head football coaches in the Big Sky Conference on Nuanez Now on ESPN Radio & SWX Montana television.  Colter & Andrew Houghton break down the distinct challenges for each Northern Colorado, Idaho State, Cal Poly, Weber State and Sacramento State while sharing those interviews in this two-part episode.  This episode includ...

Over the last six months, Colter Nuanez has had all five of the new head football coaches in the Big Sky Conference on Nuanez Now on ESPN Radio & SWX Montana television.  Colter & Andrew Houghton break down the distinct challenges for each Northern Colorado, Idaho State, Cal Poly, Weber State and Sacramento State while sharing those interviews in this two-part episode.  This episode includ...

 Colter Nuanez is joined by Voice of the Griz Riley Corcoran for a Montana men’s basketball season breakdown, including, broad thoughts on a roller coaster Griz hoops season (4:15). We also discuss Riley’s three biggest takeaways from the season (13:15), biggest off-season story lines in the Big Sky Conference (19:17), plus a conversation about the biggest needs for the Griz basketball team this o...

Colter Nuanez shares his appearance on "Inside the Den" with Voice of the Griz Riley Corcoran (2:45) leading up to the Big Sky Tournament. Plus, this week's ESPN Roundtable featuring Colter and Andrew Houghton playing word association for all 10 Big Sky Conference men's hoops teams (31:45), and the duo gives their All-Big Sky lists and awards (56:20).  John Velk of Velk Law gives his latest instal...

Colter Nuanez is joined by Andrew Houghton for key Big Sky Conference story lines (1:47) plus key story lines entering into this weekend’s Cat-Griz double header in Bozeman (9:23).    Plus, Colter shares interviews with Montana State women’s basketball star senior Kola Bad Bear (40:10), UM Lady Griz coach Brian Holsinger (51:48), Montana head men’s coach Travis DeCuire (1:15:24) and Montana State...

This week, Colter Nuanez takes you around the Big Sky Conference in men's and women's hoops plus checks in with one of the new football head coaches in the league, with interviews including:  Northern Colorado head men's basketball coach Steve Smile (4:00), Northern Arizona head men's basketball coach Shane Burcar (14:48), Montana State head women's basketball coach Tricia Binford (25:15) John Vel...

Colter Nuanez shares interviews from Around the Big Sky Conference in men's and women's basketball, including Sac State men's head coach David Patrick (6:12), Portland State men's head coach Jase Coburn (20:06), John Velk, Velk Law Griz Greats countdown: Shawn Samuelson (34:45), Portland State women's head coach Chelsey Gregg (43:30), Montana State men's head coach Danny Sprinkle (51:40), Montana...

Colter Nuanez shares interviews with a variety of subjects in this weekend's rivalry showdown as Montana prepares to host Montana State in a double header in Missoula on Saturday January 21, 2023.  Hear the latest edition of John Velk's countdown of the top Griz men's hoopers of all time featuring a conversation about Sayeed Pridgett (2:14). Plus, hear interviews with Montana State senior point gu...

Colter Nuanez takes you around the Big Sky Conference with all the scores from the women's league (1:50) and the men's league (7:05), plus rapid reactions from both.  Hear from a breakdown of Montana State's 67-52 win over Weber State + sound bites from head coach Danny Sprinkle (11:41). And Griz hoops analysis (18:00) + an interview with Montana point guard Brandon Whitney (23:40). 

On Thursday January 12, 2023, there were four games each in Big Sky Conference women's & men's basketball. Colter Nuanez gives a Big Sky scoreboard (0:35), Andrew Houghton joins in to break down Weber State's wild 59-57 win over Montana in Missoula (2:38) and thoughts on Montana State sweeping Idaho State (11:41).  Plus, hear interviews with Weber State head coach Eric Duft (14:45) and Montana...

Colter Nuanez takes you around the Big Sky Conference in men's & women's basketball with interviews featuring:  Riley Corcoran, Voice of the Griz -  3:08 Danny Sprinkle, Montana State men’s head coach – 20:51 Travis DeCuire, Montana men’s head coach – 33:32 John Velk, Velk Law – 45:05 Tricia Binford, Montana State women’s head coach – 53:40 Eric Duft, Weber State men’s head coach 1:03:27 Seton...

Former Montana State defensive lineman Bill Kollar went on to play eight seasons and coach for three decades in the NFL. He retired from football on Sunday. On Tuesday, he found out he would be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.  Kollar was a two-time All-American at MSU who went on to become the MVP of the 1974 Senior Bowl and the first player ever out of the Big Sky Conference to b...

Colter Nuanez breaks down all things Big Sky Conference women's & men's basketball with league play opening up on the final weekend of 2022.  Colter gives five interesting things about Big Sky women’s hoops (3:15), the Big Sky women’s hoops players of the week so far (9:26), five interesting facts about Big Sky men’s hoops (11:05), the Big Sky men’s hoops players of the week so far (23:51) and...

The early signing period for college football opened on Wednesday December 21, 2021. The Montana Grizzlies football team signed 13 prospects from the high school ranks, including eight from Montana. UM head coach Bobby Hauck and recruiting coordinator Justin Green addressed the media on Wednesday regarding the incoming recruiting class. 

Colter & Brooks Nuanez analyze what has made this Montana State team special, how to define its leadership, why Brent Vigen has been the perfect fit plus what to expect from the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Plus, hear from SDSU head coach John Stiegelmeier, Sam Herder of Hero Sports and Colter Nuanez's breakdown of what is missing for Griz football entering the off-season. 

Montana State rolled in to the semifinals of the FCS Playoffs with a 55-7 win over William & Mary in the quarterfinals on December 9, 2022 in Bozeman, Montana. The semifinal appearance is the third in a row for the fourth-seeded Bobcats.  MSU plays at No. 1 South Dakota State on Saturday afternoon in Brookings, South Dakota. Montana State second-year head coach Brent Vigen addressed the media...

Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Colter Nuanez of ESPN MT and Skyline Sports to preview MSU's FCS playoffs quarterfinal game on Friday December 9, 2022 in Bozeman, Montana. 

Colter Nuanez & Brooks Nuanez (2:23) analyze the Big Sky Conference's coaching carousel plus give thoughts on Montana State's 33-25 win over Weber State to move into the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs for the third fall season in a row and give some thoughts on Montana's season-ending 49-26 loss at No. 3 North Dakota State. Colter & Ty Gregorak (37:26) break down what is missing for the...