HelenaHandBasket
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thirdandlong said:We are not just any FCS team. We are Montana.....previously the Alabama, Ohio State, or Georgia of FCS football for a period of 20 years. Most of Griz Nation expects us to be among the best in FCS again. Obviously, you and a few others would rather continue our 3-6 Big Sky finishes, losses to the Cats, and being embarrassed in the playoffs each year.
Comparing Montana to Alabama, Ohio State, or Georgia is a complete apples to earthworms comparison. Those schools have a national presence and can recruit every kid in America. Montana has a limited recruiting appeal and reach. The thing most Griz fans can't accept is very few kids want to go the UM just because they are Montana. The number of FCS level Montana kids has decreased and the lure of academic programs offered by MSU shine brighter than what UM has to offer. 99% if out-of-state kids have no attachment to UM and with the numerous reasons for picking a school to play football, most see Davis, Weber, and most other FCS schools as viable options. The days of Montana having all the advantages are past.