The lights around Washington Grizzly Stadium will get a real workout this football season, as later start times will keep the games going into the evening hours.
GoGriz.com issued the following press release late Saturday afternoon.
One of the greatest pass rushers to ever pull on the maroon and silver will continue to ply his trade in the NFL, as Tyrone Holmes was selected in the sixth round as the 181st overall pick in the NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
After 31 years, there will be a new 'Voice of the Griz' behind the microphone when the Montana Grizzlies take the field in the fall in Washington Grizzly Stadium.
For 31 years, football and basketball fans all over Griz Nation have heard every play from just one voice...Mick Holien. That amazing run will come to a close at the end of this year's men's basketball season.
University of Montana Sports Information writes:
Tyrone Holmes has already received a long list of accolades for putting together one of the best defensive seasons in Montana history last season. As of Friday, he can add the crown jewel of FCS football awards to his list, the FCS Defensive Player of the Year Award.
Ty Gregorak, for 12 years, either an assistant, or for the last four years, the Defensive Coordinator for the Montana Grizzlies, has been named the new defensive coordinator for the Bobcats of Montana State.
A team with plenty of experience dealing with Washington Grizzly Stadium will be making a return trip to Missoula this Saturday in round one of the FCS playoffs.