PHOTOS: Vandals reclaim Little Brown Stein with 42-35 win over Griz
CASEY KREIDER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 6 days, 6 hours AGO
Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) catches a 33-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz (2) catches a 22-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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The Idaho Vandals celebrate with the Little Brown Stein after a 42-35 win over Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz (2) celebrates after a 22-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies defensive lineman Isaac Keim (48) stops a run by Idaho running back Damonte Bias (48) in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz (2) can't reach a fourth down pass in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) is sacked by Idaho defenders Mitchel Jaskowiak (45) and Ocean Taufa (37) in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) looks for running room in the third quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies defensive lineman Tyler King (90) sacks Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood (3) in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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A young Montana fan cheers on the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies kicker Jo Silver (46) reacts as he misses a 34-yard field goal attempt in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) drops back to pass in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Vandals running back Hayden Kincheloe (37) picks up yardage on a run in the first half against Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies defensive lineman Tyler King (90) celebrates after a sack of Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies tight end Reese Brooks (88) celebrates after a 20-yard reception in the third quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) scrambles for a 19-yard gain in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) scrambles for a 19-yard gain in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies tight end Titus Rohrer (44) picks up yardage on a 25-yard reception in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) looks for running room in the third quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) looks for running room in the third quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz (2) picks up yardage on a 38-yard reception in the third quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies kicker Jo Silver (46) kicks an extra point in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) looks for running room in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) drops back to pass in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) scrambles for a 19-yard gain in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood (3) drops back to pass under pressure from Grizzlies defensive lineman Tyler King (90) in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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The Montana Grizzlies run out of the Topel Tunnel before a matchup against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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The Montana Grizzlies fell to the Idaho Vandals 42-35 in a battle for the Little Brown Stein at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Grizzlies wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz (2) catches a 22-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
The Idaho Vandals celebrate with the Little Brown Stein after a 42-35 win over Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz (2) celebrates after a 22-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies defensive lineman Isaac Keim (48) stops a run by Idaho running back Damonte Bias (48) in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz (2) can't reach a fourth down pass in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) is sacked by Idaho defenders Mitchel Jaskowiak (45) and Ocean Taufa (37) in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) looks for running room in the third quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies defensive lineman Tyler King (90) sacks Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood (3) in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
A young Montana fan cheers on the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies kicker Jo Silver (46) reacts as he misses a 34-yard field goal attempt in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) drops back to pass in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Vandals running back Hayden Kincheloe (37) picks up yardage on a run in the first half against Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies defensive lineman Tyler King (90) celebrates after a sack of Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies tight end Reese Brooks (88) celebrates after a 20-yard reception in the third quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) scrambles for a 19-yard gain in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) scrambles for a 19-yard gain in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies tight end Titus Rohrer (44) picks up yardage on a 25-yard reception in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) looks for running room in the third quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz (2) picks up yardage on a 38-yard reception in the third quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies kicker Jo Silver (46) kicks an extra point in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) looks for running room in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) drops back to pass in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) scrambles for a 19-yard gain in the fourth quarter against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood (3) drops back to pass under pressure from Grizzlies defensive lineman Tyler King (90) in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
The Montana Grizzlies run out of the Topel Tunnel before a matchup against Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
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