PHOTOS: Grizzlies bite Bulldogs, 45-10
CASEY KREIDER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 weeks, 1 day AGO
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run in the second quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies linebacker Justin Eklund (24) hits Drake quarterback Riley Warzynski (1) as he throws in the third quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies linebacker Justin Eklund (24) hits Drake quarterback Riley Warzynski (1) as he throws in the third quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) eludes a rusher in the second quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) picks up yardage on a run in the third quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies head coach Bobby Kennedy walks the sidelines as Montana faces Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback and Columbia Falls alumnus Cody Schweikert (18) looks for an opening on a run in the first quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback and Columbia Falls alumnus Cody Schweikert (18) looks for an opening on a run in the fourth quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Drake wide receiver Lincoln DeLaere (80) holds on to a reception along the sideline in the first quarter against Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Drake quarterback Riley Warzynski (1) drops back to pass in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz (2) holds on to a 37-yard reception in the second quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies linebacker Peyton Wing (32) celebrates with defenders Nai Mose (38) and Tyler King (90) after a stop in the first quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) reaches just short of the goal line on a 6-yard reception in the third quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) catches a 26-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies offensive lineman Torin Jeske (68) celebrates with running back Eli Gillman (10) after a third-quarter touchdown reception by Gillman against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies linebacker Peyton Wing (32) hits Drake quarterback Riley Warzynski (1) in the third quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies defenders Nai Mose (38) hits Drake quarterback Riley Warzynski (1) in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies linebacker Nai Mose (38) tackles Drake running back Cody Blicharz (9) in the third quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Dylan Paine (23) picks up yardage on a run in the fourth quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) picks up yardage on a run in the second quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) picks up yardage on a run in the second quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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A Grizzlies fan cheers on Montana as they face Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) drops back to pass in the first quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz (2) picks up yardage after a reception in the third quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies linebacker Peyton Wing (32) celebrates with fellow linebacker Nai Mose (38) after a stop in the first quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies linebacker Peyton Wing (32) celebrates defensive lineman Tyler King (90) after a stop in the first quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) takes a 6-yard reception to the goal line in the third quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz (2) picks up yardage after a reception in the second quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies running back Dylan Paine (23) picks up yardage on a run in the fourth quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies head coach Bobby Kennedy walks the sidelines as Montana faces Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Monte Gillman (0) looks for an opening after taking a handoff in the third quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) picks up yardage after a reception in the third quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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Grizzlies cornerback Chris Johnson (6) and fellow defenders celebrate after recovering a fumble in the second quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
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The Montana Grizzlies improved to 2-0 with a 45-10 win over the Drake Bulldogs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5.
Grizzlies wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz (2) holds on to a 37-yard reception in the second quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies linebacker Peyton Wing (32) celebrates with defenders Nai Mose (38) and Tyler King (90) after a stop in the first quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) reaches just short of the goal line on a 6-yard reception in the third quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) catches a 26-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies offensive lineman Torin Jeske (68) celebrates with running back Eli Gillman (10) after a third-quarter touchdown reception by Gillman against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies linebacker Peyton Wing (32) hits Drake quarterback Riley Warzynski (1) in the third quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies defenders Nai Mose (38) hits Drake quarterback Riley Warzynski (1) in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies linebacker Nai Mose (38) tackles Drake running back Cody Blicharz (9) in the third quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Dylan Paine (23) picks up yardage on a run in the fourth quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) picks up yardage on a run in the second quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) picks up yardage on a run in the second quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
A Grizzlies fan cheers on Montana as they face Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) drops back to pass in the first quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz (2) picks up yardage after a reception in the third quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies linebacker Peyton Wing (32) celebrates with fellow linebacker Nai Mose (38) after a stop in the first quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies linebacker Peyton Wing (32) celebrates defensive lineman Tyler King (90) after a stop in the first quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) takes a 6-yard reception to the goal line in the third quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Landon Ransom-Goelz (2) picks up yardage after a reception in the second quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Dylan Paine (23) picks up yardage on a run in the fourth quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies head coach Bobby Kennedy walks the sidelines as Montana faces Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Monte Gillman (0) looks for an opening after taking a handoff in the third quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies wide receiver Brooks Davis (3) picks up yardage after a reception in the third quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies cornerback Chris Johnson (6) and fellow defenders celebrate after recovering a fumble in the second quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies linebacker Justin Eklund (24) hits Drake quarterback Riley Warzynski (1) as he throws in the third quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies linebacker Justin Eklund (24) hits Drake quarterback Riley Warzynski (1) as he throws in the third quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback Keali'i Ah Yat (8) eludes a rusher in the second quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) picks up yardage on a run in the third quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies head coach Bobby Kennedy walks the sidelines as Montana faces Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback and Columbia Falls alumnus Cody Schweikert (18) looks for an opening on a run in the first quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Grizzlies quarterback and Columbia Falls alumnus Cody Schweikert (18) looks for an opening on a run in the fourth quarter against Drake at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Drake wide receiver Lincoln DeLaere (80) holds on to a reception along the sideline in the first quarter against Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
Drake quarterback Riley Warzynski (1) drops back to pass in the first quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)Casey Kreider
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