Briefs: Fairfield junior ref clinic; Germer back in Big Sky

Former Montana Grizzlies offensive line coach Chad Germer has accepted the same position at Eastern Washington, the school announced Thursday.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Wildness in baseball, and college football as well

Here's example NO. 1,234,567 of why comparative scores don't always mean something.

THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Last-minute gift ideas for local sports teams

Watching the Zags have their way -- so far -- with a barely ranked, shorthanded and shooting-challenged Texas Tech team ... And thinking about a few last-minute Christmas gifts for the local sporting community.

The Latest: Tokyo Olympics officially postponed to 2021

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

Mayor: It's time to adjust impact fees

Could be based on size of new homes

The city’s current impact fees were established in 2004 and the annexation fee was last calculated in 1998. Neither have been updated, leading officials to examine fee methodology and alternatives.

Freshman rallies Idaho State to 42-41 win over E. Washington

Hunter Hays scored untouched on a 1-yard quarterback draw with 52 seconds left and Idaho State, led by a career day from freshman quarterback Jordan Cooke, ended a 12-game losing streak to Eastern Washington with a 42-41 win on Saturday night.

Griz, Cats set for 121st ‘Brawl’

The players for the Montana Grizzlies and Montana State Bobcats would like to treat the 121st “Brawl” as any other game, and the coaches feel the same. But you have to be there.

Vandals’ plan vs. ISU: Win and wait

There’s a lot of what-ifs surrounding the Idaho Vandals (6-4, 5-2 Big Sky) this week, if they are able to beat the perennially struggling Idaho State Bengals (1-9, 1-6) today in the regular-season finale for both at Holt Arena in Pocatello.

Focused Bobcats literally carried the day

Bobcat fans showed up for a frigid College GameDay program, and then they got more amped up during Montana State’s 55-21 rout of Montana in Saturday’s Cat-Griz game.

Grizzlies, Bobcats capsules for Sept. 24

Portland St. at No. 2 Montana When: Saturday, 2 p.m.; TV — KPAX; Web — ESPN+; Radio — Grizzly Radio Network. Where: Washington-Grizzly Stadium (25,217, FieldTurf)

Northwest Notes: July 20, 2023

News on Coeur d'Alene High football, a new coach joining former Vik Orlandi's staff at Lewis-Clark State and preseason football honors for Boise State and Idaho receiver Hayden Hatten.

Ronan, Polson softball teams best Whitefih

The Ronan Maidens had their bats going in their season opener against Northwestern A Conference foe Whitefish on Thursday, April 6, collecting 12 hits en route to a 15-0 victory.

Griz-Cat game: Showdown for the Sky

The Lake County Leader talks with the voice of the Griz about

Clemson's Robbie Robinson the No. 1 pick in MLS SuperDraft

Forward Robbie Robinson out of Clemson was the first overall pick Thursday in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft by Inter Miami.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: State of the Vandals, Cougs ... and what is an upset?

AS FOR Idaho, the Vandals are way more reliant on their quarterback than in recent years. Their best offensive play so far is when Joshua Wood drops back to pass, then scrambles around and either takes off for a big gainer, or finds an open receiver in the madness for a big gainer. It’s exciting, but is it sustainable?

Griz, Cats capsules for Nov. 15

When the Grizzlies have the ball: Eli Gillman went over 1,000 rushing yards for the second time last week and has 3,185 in 30 career games.

Column: A memorable Texas trip is quite possible

Before there was a trip to Frisco, Texas, there were three voyages to Chattanooga, Tenn.

Saints cut Mellott from practice squad

Previous standout Montana State quarterback, Tommy Mellott, was released from the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday afternoon.

Griz thump Hornets, 49-35

SACRAMENTO — The Panda Bowl was almost all Panda.

Full Count: Of Bobcats, Grizzlies and butterflies

The beautiful Great Divide Trophy is not at stake Saturday when the Grizzlies and Bobcats battle in what we’re now calling “The Super Brawl” in Bozeman.