Jim O'Day

Local businessman Jim O’Day proudly watched on television as his cousin, Dan O’Day recently met with President Trump regarding his company’s promising new drug remdesivir, which could play a major role in the fight against the COVID 19 virus.

In January of 2012, University of Montana President Royce Engstrom revealed that the NCAA was conducting an investigation into the Grizzly football program.

On Sunday, March 3, University of Montana President Royce Engstrom offered no direct comment on the outcome of the Jordan Johnson rape trial in Missoula.

One significant event in the year since sexual assaults in Missoula became national news, was the firings of University of Montana football coach Robin Pflugrad and athletic director Jim O'Day.

Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 13, it was defense attorney David Paoli's turn to cross examine the young woman who has accused suspended University of Montana quarterback Jordan Johnson with sexual intercourse without consent.

The University of Montana this morning announced that Kent Haslam will be the new director of athletics starting Sept. 17.

Full audio from Friday's edition of the Talk Back show featuring former University of Montana Athletic director Jim O'Day.

While the surprising news is still sinking in with much of Griz nation, the first interviews with the men at the center of the incident have surfaced.

Griz assistant coach stunned and reflective after release of Robin Pflugrad and Jim O'Day

Official statement from UM President Royce Engstrom regarding firings of Jim O'Day and Robin Pflugrad