......support the State of Montana and are genuinely distressed about the situation in Missoula.
Although a great and sometimes bitter rivalry, there are much more important things in life than Cat-Griz. This Bobcat wishes you the best as the process unfolds. Not in the know, but it sounds like an accountablility flood is coming. Perhaps rightfully so.
Born in Missoula, raised in Bozeman, high school in Butte, and yes - played football for the Bobcats (engineer) -- but I love the great state of Montana. Took me living outside the state to realize how great it is. Montana is full of the best people I've ever met (even all the Butte Rats, or especially the Butte Rats!). Best thing for all Montana is to allow the flood to wash out what it needs to, then get back to being a program that all Montanans can respect -- on and off the field.
I know the actions of a few azzholes do not represent the whole. And no one should be kicked while they're down. Accountablility is a noble and necessary endeavor that will ultimately restore your proud tradition. I hope this is done without compromise, and with compassion to victims.
I'm proud to be a Bobcat, and Montana Born & Bred. I hope we kick some griz azz on the field every year. And I also hope we can respect each other as individuals, especially in difficult times. I have no doubt the vast majority of Griz fans do not condone despicable behavior, from athletes or anyone else, and want to see great leadership in your program.
Hang in there, griz fans
Montana really is the last best place, whether you wear maroon & silver, or blue & gold