| Montana Grizzlies | |
| University | University of Montana |
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| Conference | Big Sky Conference |
| NCAA | Division I FCS |
| Athletics director | Jim O'Day |
| Location | Missoula, MT |
| Varsity teams | 12 |
| Football stadium | Washington-Grizzly Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Dahlberg Arena |
| Mascot | Monte |
| Nickname | Grizzlies, Griz, Lady Griz |
| Fight song | Up With Montana |
| Colors | Maroon and Silver
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| Homepage | MontanaGrizzlies.com |
Montana Grizzlies is the name given to the sports teams of the University of Montana. The women's teams use the name Lady Griz. The university is a member of the Big Sky Conference and competes in NCAA Division I, fielding 12 varsity teams. The football team has won the university's only two NCAA Championships.
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Football
The Grizzlies won national championships in 1995 and 2001 and have qualified for a record 16 consecutive playoffs. They have played football from 1897 to present. They are currently ranked #1 in FCS (formerly I-AA) in the nation by the coaches poll. http://www.collegesportingnews.com/article.asp?articleid=86057
The Grizzlies rank among the all time playoff appearance leaders, with appearances in 1982, 1988, 1989, 1993-2009. The current Grizzlies playoff streak is the record at the I-AA level, now known as the NCAA Division I Championship Subdivision, . Source: College Football Data Warehouse.
The Grizzlies have won (105-27) games this decade (1998-2008) – the most wins by any FCS or Football Bowl Subdivision team in the nation. Currently from (1999-2009) they are (104-23)with .819 winning percentage The stadium opened on October 18, 1986, and the Griz have racked up an impressive home record of 142-20 (.876).
The Grizzlies won the national championship in 1995 under Don Read when Dave Dickenson led the team to a victory over Marshall University in the national championship game. In 2001, coach Joe Glenn led the Montana Grizzlies to another national championship defeating Furman University by a score of 13-6.
The Griz play in the Brawl of the Wild every year, a rivalry game against Montana State University - Bozeman. The Griz lead the series 68-35-5 ties. The Griz used to play a rivalry game against the University of Idaho Vandals for the Little Brown Stein. The Griz trail the all-time series 27-55-2. However, the Griz won the last four meetings between 2000-2003
Basketball
The Men's Basketball team plays its home game at Dahlberg Arena. They have been to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament 7 times and the NIT 3 times.
Career Leaders
Points
1. Larry Krystkowiak - 2,017
2. Micheal Ray Richardson -1,827
3. Bob Cope - 1,810
4. Kevin Criswell - 1,663
5. Andrew Strait - 1,617
6. Wayne Tinkle - 1,500
7. Jordan Hasquet (active) - 1,396
8. Ken McKenzie - 1,321
9. Shawn Samuelson - 1,293
10. Derrick Pope - 1,289
11. Lou Rocheleau - 1,235
12. Daren Engellant - 1,224
13. Charles Davis - 1,214
14. Matt Kempfert - 1,131
15. Chris Spoja - 1,111
16. Ed Argenbright - 1,100
17. Craig Zanon - 1,071
18. Scott Zanon - 1,070
19. Roger Fasting - 1,047
20. Mike Warhank - 1,046
21. Jeremy Lake - 1,036
22. Dan Balko - 1,025
23. Matt Martin - 1,021
24. Doug Selvig - 1,000
Rebounds
1. Larry Krystkowiak - 1105
2. Daren Engellant - 874
3. Ken McKenzie - 859
4. Wayne Tinkle - 836
5. Shawn Samuelson - 791
6. Russell Sheriff - 788
7. Steve Lowry - 763
8. Jordan Hasquet (active) - 718
9. Andrew Strait - 711
10. Derrick Pope - 675
11. Micheal Ray Richardson - 670
Assists
1. Travis DeCuire - 435
2. Shane Christensen - 431
3. Scott Zanon - 411
4. Micheal Ray Richardson - 372
5. Marc Glass - 369
6. J.R. Camel - 365
7. Roger Fastings - 363
8. Doug Selvig - 361
9. Tony Reed - 339
10. Matt Martin - 317
Steals
1. J.R. Camel - 215
Blocked Shots
1. Daren Engellant - 212
Women's Basketball
The Lady Griz, as the women's basketball team is known, is one of the most successful women's basketball programs in the country. As of the end of the 2008-2009 season they have compiled a 757-252 (.750) record and a 388-85 (.820) conference record. Their head coach is Robin Selvig, who is now in in his 32 year, having compiled a recrod of 725-204 (.780). They play their games at Dahlberg Arena.
The Lady Griz has made the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship tournament 18 times, compiling a 6-18 record. They've also have 3 WNIT apperances. Through all of their success, the Lady Griz have never advanced past the second round, having reach it 7 times (1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1995). They have also won 22 regular season conference championships (Northwest Women's Basketball League (2), Mountain West Conference (5), Big Sky Conference (15).
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