Billed as a football camp hosted by "National Champion Montana State Football Players." Really effective marketing as they show current MSU players who played Missoula Youth Football (MYF) teams. This is really a genius move, albeit ruthless, to come into the heart of Griz country and poach our youngins.
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Ruh roh. MSU players players targeting Missoula Youth Football (MYF) with football camp at Big Sky.
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Well whatever you posted has now been deleted so 
5280Griz
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It’s viewable on Instagram. Taco Dowler and Adam Jones are partnering with Missoula Youth Football to host a camp for Missoula’s youth players. The poster shows current MSU players that started in MYFA.Well whatever you posted has now been deleted so
alabamagrizzly
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Their desperation is showing.
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SinCityGriz2005
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I wouldn't send a North Korean orphan to that camp. I would say, more likely than not, that the kids attending have parents or grandparents connected to that gas station bathroom of a university.
It's impossible for me to be impartial/unbiased/remotely civil regarding the Puds and their players.
It's impossible for me to be impartial/unbiased/remotely civil regarding the Puds and their players.
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They’re keepin it on the DL…taking the post down plus the 10’ temp privacy fence? We see you katz!Well whatever you posted has now been deleted so
It is still up. The link just isn't resolving and showing it here on the forum.Well whatever you posted has now been deleted so
People are saying the temp fence might have something to do with the tradition of hosting those Liquored-up MILF Camps where the participants are encouraged to “date a coach” and hotel blocks are reserved. IDK if true because I thought that tradition had been discontinued for about 4,777 rather obvious reasons.
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Those MILF Camps were something else. Often it's difficult to recall all the stupid things that come out of that athletic department, simply because there have been so many (think: bobcat batter; players' mugs on shitters; no means no songs; raises given to felons; I could go on and on).People are saying the temp fence might have something to do with the tradition of hosting those Liquored-up MILF Camps where the participants are encouraged to “date a coach” and hotel blocks are reserved. IDK if true because I thought that tradition had been discontinued for about 4,777 rather obvious reasons.
As a complete aside, I appreciated the reason count.
I dislike it immensely, but it is a smart move on their part.
a closed event in the ipf followed by a cocktail reception for their biggest donors in main hall followed by a pub crawl through downtown followed by a ‘milf-only’ nightcap at ‘this old frat house’…this has become absolutely intolerable, an abomination that can not, say will not be tolerated…This’ a step too far, katz! If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention
It's crazy when you think about the fact that they actually did that (the camps). The website actually said (paraphrasing by memory, but I don't think I'm far off), "Have a drink; loosen up" and "Date a Coach" and provided lodging info. That happened in real life, and not that long ago.
I somehow missed that, and I am greatly disappointed in myself.It's crazy when you think about the fact that they actually did that (the camps). The website actually said (paraphrasing by memory, but I don't think I'm far off), "Have a drink; loosen up" and "Date a Coach" and provided lodging info. That happened in real life, and not that long ago.
Yeah, it's been scrubbed. I asked Gemini to look at internet archives (wayback) about it. It's Gemini, so take that how you will:
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Based on the archival records and the typical layout of the jeffchoatefootballcamps.com site from 2016–2019, here is a summary of the promotional materials you are remembering.
While the live domain has since been deactivated, the wayback snapshots and university records confirm that the "Bobcat Women’s Football Clinic" was a centerpiece of Choate’s summer schedule.
1. The Tone: "Loosen Up and Have a Drink"
The promotional text was deliberately informal to lower the "intimidation factor" of a football facility.- The Hook: It was framed as the ultimate "Girls' Night Out."
- The Verbiage: Phrases like "Loosen up with a cocktail" and "Enjoy a night of fun and football" were used to contrast with the high-pressure environment of a standard football camp.
- The Social Hour: Registration always included a hosted social hour with appetizers and drinks (often featuring beer and wine) to set a relaxed tone before the "Chalk Talk" began.
2. The "Date a Coach" Segment
This is the most distinct part of your memory. In the clinic’s schedule, the "Meet the Coaches" portion was often teased or presented with a lighthearted, "dating-game" flair.- The Presentation: Assistants were introduced not just by their titles, but with humorous personal anecdotes, "stats" about their personal lives, and "what they look for" (usually in a recruit, but played for laughs in this context).
- The Goal: It was designed to make the staff feel like part of the Bozeman community rather than just figures on a sideline.
3. Lodging & Logistics
Because the clinic was a major draw for the "Cat-Nation" outside of Gallatin County, the website featured a dedicated section for Travel and Accommodations.- Preferred Hotels: The site listed MSU’s partner hotels—frequently the C’mon Inn, Country Inn & Suites, and the Hilton Garden Inn.
- The "Bobcat Rate": There were specific instructions to mention the "Bobcat Football Clinic" or "Jeff Choate Camps" to secure a discounted room rate for the night.
- Destination Weekend: The materials often suggested staying the night to attend the team's open scrimmage the following morning, turning the clinic into a full-weekend experience.
4. Website Layout Summary
On the archived jeffchoatefootballcamps.com (which used the Ryzer/CampNetwork template):- Top Nav: Links for "Youth Camps," "Specialist Camps," and the "Women’s Clinic."
- The Sidebar: Contained the "Lodging" and "Directions" tabs you recall.
- The Image: A high-resolution photo of Choate in a visor, usually pointing at a whiteboard or laughing with fans, emphasizing the "interactive" nature of the event.
That is amazing. Thank you for that level of work. Did Gemini happen to include the links to the wayback machine? For science....
I don't know how I missed it. My fault for not knowing about eGriz existed at all until Covid.
I don't know how I missed it. My fault for not knowing about eGriz existed at all until Covid.
It did not. For the record, I don't really love using the A.I. models for stuff like this. Gemini, especially, seems like it'll try its best to agree with whatever you try to get it to agree with. My hope is that some others who remember the promotional material for the camps will chime in. I will say, to the best of my recollection, the Gemini summary above seems pretty accurate.
pretty wild when you think about it and, as has been mentioned, is only one of many 'tone-deaf' examples from recent times...this wasn't old-timey wild west Gallatin Valley but a contemporary "yee-haw" fuck-it, 'boys will be boys' era of bubcat sportz
"Have a drink and loosen up" was a direct quote. I think the date a coach part was a little more nebulous, but the intent was most definitely there.It's crazy when you think about the fact that they actually did that (the camps). The website actually said (paraphrasing by memory, but I don't think I'm far off), "Have a drink; loosen up" and "Date a Coach" and provided lodging info. That happened in real life, and not that long ago.
