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Current, former Montana football players shocked by firings

Last updated Friday, March 30, 2012 - 12:22pm

MISSOULA, Mont. -- Current and former Montana football players say they were shocked by the sudden firings of athletic director Jim O'Day and head coach Robin Pflugrad, who told the team "to be champions" in his final address.

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Weber State University guard Scott Bamforth (4) tries to call timeout while struggling to contain the basketball against Montana guard Will Cherry (5) during the Big Sky Conference final in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. NICHOLAS DRANEY/Standard-Examiner

Weber State loses to Montana in the Big Sky Conference Championship game in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, March 7, 2012.

Nicholas Draney, Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 11:52pm

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Weber State University guard Damian Lillard (1) competes for a loose ball against Portland State center Nate Lozeau (42) during the Big Sky Conference tournament semifinal in Missoula, Montana on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. NICHOLAS DRANEY/Standard-Examiner

Weber State defeats Portland State during the semifinal round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament in Missoula, Montana on Tuesday, March 6, 2012.

Nicholas Draney, Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 10:09pm

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Weber State players watch the game from the bench late in the second half against Montana in Missoula, Mont., on Tuesday.

'Cats miss shots, blow shot at title against Grizzlies

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Last updated Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 12:03am

MISSOULA, Mont. — In the pregame build-up, Tuesday’s Big Sky title clash between Weber State and Montana was billed as epic and historic.

Now those words can be used to describe the Wildcats’ disappointment at losing the Big Sky Conference crown on the final night of the regular season.

With a stifling defense, Montana locked down a 66-51 win over Weber State in front of a rowdy sellout crowd of 7,157 fans at Dahlberg Arena.

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Police chief: Videos don't show excessive force against Montana football team

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - 5:07pm

MISSOULA, Mont. -- Police in Missoula have reviewed cellphone videos as part of an internal investigation over the use of a stun gun in the arrests of two University of Montana football players.

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Police use stun guns on University of Montana football players

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, November 4, 2011 - 9:10am

MISSOULA, Mont. -- The Missoula Police Department says it is investigating the use of stun guns in the recent arrests of two University of Montana football players at a weekend party.

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Montana players plead not guilty to weekend charges

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Last updated Monday, October 24, 2011 - 2:35pm

MISSOULA, Mont. -- Two University of Montana football players have denied charges filed after weekend arrests in which Missoula police used a stun gun to subdue them.

Cornerback Trumaine Johnson and quarterback Gerald Kemp were arrested after police were called about a noisy party at Johnson's apartment at 2:40 a.m. Sunday, hours after the team returned from a game in Flagstaff, Ariz.

Court records say Kemp hit an officer in the chest. Kemp was hit with the stun gun, followed by Johnson when he tried to intervene.

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Paul J. Horspool

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 9:06pm

Paul J. Horspoo, 59, died June 21, 2011 at his home in Missoula, Mont. Honoring Paul’s request, he will be cremated and there will be no memorial service.

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Montana decides to stay in Big Sky

The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, November 11, 2010 - 3:10pm

HELENA, Mont. -- The University of Montana Grizzlies will stay in the Big Sky Conference and not move up to the Football Bowl Subdivision, President Royce Engstrom said Thursday.

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