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Some shakeups are rattling the ranks of the Montana State University offense. This one involves another redshirt freshman muscling in on an upperclassman. First-year running back head coach Kerry Dixon has been around the block and the ‘Cats long enough that he and Coach Rob Ash tabbed Cody Kirk... more »

The title of this year's Bobcat Football season kick-off party was a bit of a misnomer. Rather than holding the event out on Martin Field, as has been done in years past, the Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored event brought everyone inside the stadium, citing weather. "You're all... more »

With only four days until its season opening tilt versus Fort Lewis, the Montana State football program has named its starting quarterback. Redshirt freshman Denarius McGhee was chosen by head coach Rob Ash and offensive coordinator Brian Wright as the starting quarterback. McGhee and backup Cody Kempt were... more »

At MSU the football season couldn't come soon enough for the Bobcats. While the Cats taper down the grind of preseason camp, players are using the opportunity to heal and coaches are hoping to answer any lingering personnel questions. And by personnel questions, of course we mean quarterback. ... more »

MSU football players hit Bobcat Stadium for a half scrimmage on Wednesday, but a rash of injuries caused a change of plans, yet the team made important strides. The running game was to be the focus under the brutal sun, Coach Bo Beck coached up the d-ends. His depleted... more »

The Montana State University volleyball team has a season of its own creeping up. The team pushed through a round of running suicides during their second practice of the day on Tuesday. The Lady Cats are in year three under the watch of Sara Schaub and they are buying... more »

Rob Ash was worried prior to Monday morning's practice about his team's energy level. It didn't take him long to figure out there was nothing to worry about. "I was worried about not having much energy today, and that was unfounded," Ash said. "We had plenty of energy and... more »

The news of the day from Thursday's Bobcats football practice was word that head man Rob Ash will take on the role of coordinating special teams. Coaches like to plea the importance of special teams, and Ash is going a step further by taking accountability for the unit. He... more »

Former MSU standout Dane Fletcher has been making a strong push for a spot on the New England Patriots roster, even garnering some praise from Boston area beat writers, and Thursday night marks a potential milestone. Fletcher and the Patriots will host the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans... more »

HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Montana State University was right to fire former women's basketball coach Robin Potera-Haskins in March 2004 and may not have done so soon enough, a federal judge has ruled. Potera-Haskins filed a wrongful discharge lawsuit against Montana State, but most of her claims were dismissed with... more »

A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit that former Montana State football coach Mike Kramer filed against the school. Kramer held a news conference at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bozeman to discuss the $240,000 settlement. Kramer filed the lawsuit after he was... more »

On day two of practice for the Montana State University Bobcats, the coach opted for an early morning practice to get fresh legs from his troops. The defensive line worked on their stunts under the watchful eye of Bo Beck. Coach Mac did a little demonstration on pass protection... more »

Monday marked the first day of preseason football camp for the Montana State University Bobcats. The first day was a wet one with rain scattered across Bozeman, but a lone patch of clear skies loomed over the Bobcats practice field, a harbinger of good things to come? Well there's... more »

Montana State head football coach Rob Ash said earlier this week in a Big Sky Conference media call that fifth year senior Cody Kempt is the front-runner to be the Cats starting quarterback ahead of redshirt freshman Denarius McGhee, incoming transfer Grayson Galloway, and Bozeman native Cody Davies. "Any time... more »

Montana State University's new basketball schedule calls for the season to begin for the Bobcats on November 5th with an exhibition game against Mayville State at Worthington Arena. But the season starts a bit earlier for the Bobcats' 53 year-old venue. Much like the 2010-2011 MSU team, the arena will... more »

BOZEMAN, Mont. - Games in UCLA's Pauley Pavilion and Iowa State's Hilton Coliseum and a season-opening appearance in Hawaii's Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic highlight Montana State's non-conference schedule during the 2010-11 season, which Bobcat coach Brad Huse announced on Thursday. MSU's trip to Hawaii marks the program's first... more »

BOZEMAN, Mont. - Montana State University has extended the contracts of head basketball coaches Tricia Binford and Brad Huse and head football coach Rob Ash by three years for each, MSU Director of Athletics Peter Field announced Wednesday. "Tricia and Brad and Rob have been very successful coaches... more »

Two former Montana State University basketball players pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday to charges stemming from a late-night scuffle outside a Bozeman bar. Marquis Navarre and Will Bynum are charged with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct after last week's incident. They entered not guilty pleas to the charges... more »

Through 6 days of training camp, former Montana State defensive end Dane Fletcher is reportedly turning some heads for the New England Patriots in Foxboro. At Patriots camp, the media always keeping a watchful eye, and one writer has something to say about the MSU Alum. Erik Scalavino of Patriots... more »

The 2010-11 Montana State women's basketball squad will face its most challenging schedule in the Tricia Binford-led era this season. The Bobcats will face eight opponents that made it to postseason play last winter, including Baylor, who advanced to the NCAA Final Four. "This is without a doubt, the... more »

If preseason all-league honors prove to be accurate, Montana State University fans could be in for an exhilarating autumn. Five Bobcats landed on the Big Sky's Preseason All-Conference Team, meaning MSU is tied with University of Montana for the most in the conference, the league office announced on Monday.... more »

Montana State women's basketball coach Tricia Binford has received a verbal agreement from Miles City standout Kalli Durham to play for the Bobcats in the fall of 2011. Durham is a 5'8" guard who averaged 18 points per game last year and was an All-State selection in both her... more »

BOZEMAN, Mont. - Brian Wright isn't ready to call it Complete Offensive Makeover: MSU Bobcat Edition, but for mid-July Montana State's offensive coordinator is pleased with recent additions to his team's offense. The Bobcats bolstered two key offensive positions Tuesday when quarterback Grayson Galloway and offensive lineman Tyler Potter joined... more »

The East-West Shrine Game, which is being played in Butte for the first time, is fast approaching. The game will be played at Bulldog Memorial Stadium at East Middle School, not at Montana Tech. As you look at the West's roster, you'll find quite a few guys who... more »

Montana State University came away with a big track and field signing Tuesday. Marissa Stanton from Billings Central will run for the Bobcats next season. She is the Class A 400 meter champion and came in second place in 2009. Salso placed third in the 200 meter this year... more »

In the world of athletics, there are all kinds of awards, some more prestigious than others, but when an award has the name Arthur Ashe attached to it, it tends to be just that much more prestigious. For the third year in a row, Montana State University has produced... more »

Montana State University's basketball team added to its depth in the backcourt Wednesday by signing Minnesota high school standout Tor Anderson. Anderson stands six feet, two inches and weighs 185 pounds. He's an outstanding shooter. MSU Head Coach Brad Huse says he expects the Minnetonka High School graduate... more »

In early March, Montana State football welcomed in a new face to its coaching staff. Now, in late June, the search is on for a replacement. The Cats need a running backs coach as Milo Austin, who joined MSU at the beginning of the spring football season, has taken a... more »

HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Altitude Sports & Entertainment has reached a three-year contract with the Big Sky Conference to televise eight regular season men's basketball games and the semifinals of the Big Sky Conference tournament. Altitude has televised the Big Sky Conference Game of the Week mostly on Sunday afternoons... more »

Montana State Releases 2010 Bobcat Volleyball Schedule June 16, 2010 - BOZEMAN, Mont. - Third-year head coach Sara Schaub has announced the 2010 Montana State volleyball schedule. The Bobcats will host 11 home matches and play preseason tournaments at Duquesne/Robert Morris, Indiana State and Washington State. "We... more »

June 15, 2010-BOZEMAN, Mont. Head track and field coach Dale Kennedy announced the individual team awards for the 2010 outdoor season. The awards are based on a point system for achievements during the season. Outstanding Field Event Performer for the men went to Pat Eckerson (Butte) who... more »

MISSOULA - Over the the last couple of weeks people around the country have been waiting for what appeared to be an impending shakeup among the major college football conferences. The first domino officially fell on Thursday as the University of Colorado accepted an invitation to join the PAC-10.... more »

BOZEMAN, Mont. - Rob Ash knows that Orenzo Davis, who Montana State landed as a transfer from Palomar College in California on Wednesday, is built like former Bobcat star Demetrius Crawford. He realizes that Davis joins MSU program during the summer months, a non-traditional recruiting period, as Crawford did... more »

Last week it was Bobcat defensive tackle Dan Ogden being named to the Sports Network's List of Top 10 Defensive Lineman in the FCS. On Wednesday it is Montana State University's Mike Person amongst the best 10 offensive linemen. The list was released Wednesday and Person, the former guard... more »

BOZEMAN - Montana State head golf coach Leslie Spalding announced that MSU will host a fall collegiate golf tournament in Bozeman slated for September 7-8 at Riverside Golf Club. The seven-team field will include MSU, Eastern Washington, Idaho State, Utah Valley University, Memphis, Cal State-Northridge, and the University of... more »

The MSU golf program will hold their annual fund raiser at the Riverside Golf Club in Bozeman on Friday, May 21. The 18-hole golf tournament will be followed by an auction at 6:00 p.m.. The golf tourney field is full, but there are still tickets available for the auction/hors... more »

Results from Day Two at the Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Ogden, UT. Men's_Decathlon_Final_Results[1].pdf Women's_Heptathlon.pdf more »

The Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships have officially begun in Ogden, Utah. For the Cats, the women's team is projected to finish better than the men, much of whom have been redshirted by head coach Dale Kennedy with hopes of a conference championship run next year. The... more »

Results from Day One of the multis in Ogden, UT. Individual competition begins Friday and runs through Saturday. men's decathlon results.pdf women's heptathlon results.pdf more »

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - Montana State-Billings women's basketball coach Kevin Woodin has announced the signing of former Montana State player Beata Bak. Bak is a 6-foot-2 forward/center from Stalowa Wola, Poland, who played her junior season at Montana State after transferring from Miles Community College. In Bozeman, Bak averaged... more »

Licensed to University of Montana HY-TEK's Meet Manager 5/7/2010 07:18 PM Tom Gage Last Chance Meet - 5/8/2010 Dornblaser Field -- Missoula, Mont. Results Event 21 Men 100 Meter Dash ============================================================================ Name Year School Finals Wind Points ============================================================================ Finals 1 David Carcamo Montana 10.77 NWI 2 Don Danns Montana 11.01... more »

Montana State University football has inked another linebacker to shore up its defense. The school announced Thursday the signing of junior college transfer Roger Trammell, a 6'1", 230-pound linebacker from Texas. Trammell was an All-Conference Honorable Mention last season for Tyler Junior College with nearly 50 tackles and... more »

Rookie mini camps are still a few weeks away for Montana State Bobcats Jeff Hansen and Dane Fletcher, who were signed to NFL contracts over the weekend. Hansen signed with the Chargers just a little bit after Fletcher agreed to terms with the New England Patriots as a linebacker.... more »

Just before the close of the spring recruiting season, MSU men's basketball coach Brad Huse announced another junior college transfer to join the Bobcats. Rod Singleton, a 5' 10" guard from California, comes from Antelope Valley Community College, one of the best junior college programs in the country, where... more »

After the 2010 NFL draft on Saturday, outgoing Montana State University seniors Dane Fletcher and Jeff Hansen signed free agent contracts with teams seeking their Montana-bred skill sets. Fletcher, a Bozeman native who was named the 2009 Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year, was called during the draft... more »

NFL signees Dane Fletcher and Jeff Hansen's services could have been used by the by the gold team in Saturday's Sonny Holland Classic at Bobcat Stadium. The blue jerseys ran wild on the gold crew that had been talking some trash ever since the first Bobcat Spring Game Draft... more »

It didn't take Montana State defensive end Dane Fletcher to find his next football home. The 2009 Big Sky Defensive MVP and consensus All-America choice signed as an undrafted free agent with the New England Patriots immediately after the conclusion of Saturday's NFL draft. "The fact that he... more »

On NFL Draft Day, there was another draft taking place at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. A draft that set the field for the MSU Sonny Holland Classic being held this Saturday at Bobcat Stadium. MSU seniors were divided up and back and forth they drafted until every name was... more »

We are counting down to Saturday when a whole lot of spring football comes to its culmination with the final spring scrimmages being played for Montana State University, Montana Tech and Montana Western. But at MSU it's shaping up to be quite different than most spring action we've seen.... more »

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - Montana State women's basketball coach Tricia Binford has announced the dismissal of two players for violation of team rules. Binford dismissed junior Beata Bak of Stalowa Wola, Poland and sophomore Janette Jackson of Denver. Bak played in 31 games for the Bobcats and averaged 5.6 points... more »