Chadron State @ Montana State Game Thread

[Montana Gym Rat]

Why do we have six pages dedicated to the cats and their DII opponent????

Because it was a big deal. It's exciting to see MSU work to elevate its football program up to UM's standards.

This is good for both programs. You could very easily argue that MSU's football program has been holding UM's program back to a certain degree. The two are tied together whether Griz or Cat fans want to acknowledge it.

NO, No you couldn't. MSU's football "success" or lack there of, has nothing to do with Montana. Except for you who claim to be a "Griz Basketball Fan" :roll: :roll: :roll: Which is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Montana State is not Montana, they are Montana's cousin they want no part of.

Boise State walked out on Idaho with both middle fingers in the air, this is what Montana should do to State. What a joke.

And yes - here is the argument.

Boise did walk out - but Montana at least partially couldn't because they were tied to Montana State. This was one of the items discussed when the move up considerations were taking place.

Had Montana State been at the same level of Montana at that point, the current state of college football in Montana could be drastically different today. Of course there are tons of what-ifs in this, I understand that. But you have to at least acknowledge the tie between the programs because we know for a fact the discussion took place and was considered as part of the move-up consideration.

You can argue this either way - and either side could be right. But we do know the Cat-Griz rivalry was a consideration.

And secondly, I'm sick of the CAA and Southern favoritism. We need more programs in the Big Sky to become established so this conference is taken more seriously. The Griz could definitely gain from this happening.

So there are two arguments on how MSU's success could help UM. And all I said was the argument could be made. You said an argument couldn't be made. Well - I just made it.

 

[Bear Axed]

When will we here from the kittens about how weak the griz are in the trenches? :lol:

 

[MT Head Guy]

When will we here from the kittens about how weak the griz are in the trenches? :lol:

Why would you ask that? The Griz were pretty dominate today - 568 yards. But then that's actually talking about football and not smack. My bad....

 

[Walkon79]

Why do we have six pages dedicated to the cats and their DII opponent????

Because it was a big deal. It's exciting to see MSU work to elevate its football program up to UM's standards.

This is good for both programs. You could very easily argue that MSU's football program has been holding UM's program back to a certain degree. The two are tied together whether Griz or Cat fans want to acknowledge it.

NO, No you couldn't. MSU's football "success" or lack there of, has nothing to do with Montana. Except for you who claim to be a "Griz Basketball Fan" :roll: :roll: :roll: Which is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Montana State is not Montana, they are Montana's cousin they want no part of.

Boise State walked out on Idaho with both middle fingers in the air, this is what Montana should do to State. What a joke.

I'm just able to have enough perspective and respect to root for both programs. And I've been lucky enough to spend enjoyable stints in both places.

I am truly sorry that more people (on both sides) haven't been able to see the beauty of both places. They are two of the best places in Montana - and two of my favorites of anywhere I've been. I fail to see how it is dumb to be in this position. I see it as rather fortunate.

If I could pick one place in the world to live, it would be Missoula. My time there was amazing. I'm also loyal to my alma mater and thoroughly enjoyed my college days in Bozeman. I follow and pull for both schools fairly equally. I lean toward the Cats in football, and the Griz in basketball. Again, I'm truly sorry that more people can't grasp this possibility. I see it as a blessing to have these experiences.

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