Kollar became one of just four Big Sky Conference players ever selected as an NFL first round draft choice when he was taken by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1974. The Bobcats won 31-14. Football Football: Facebook Football: . 1987: Montana: 55-7: Bozeman, MT: 1988: Montana: 17-3 . . Others were Orin Beller, Newell Berg, Dana Bradford, John Burke, Bernard Cluzen, William Coey, Karl Fye, John Hall, Joseph McGeever, John Phelan, Richard Roman, Wendell Scabad and Alton Zempel, according to the outstanding centennial history of MSU, "In the People's Interest". 1987 Florida State Seminoles Schedule and Results Previous Year Next Year Record: 11-1 (3rd of 104) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP poll Conference: Ind Coach: Bobby Bowden (11-1) Points For: 481 Points/G: 40.1 (2nd of 104) Points Against: 163 Opp Pts/G: 13.6 (7th of 104) SRS: 23.50 (1st of 104) SOS: 5.00 (20th of 104) You have permission to edit this article. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Reno H. Sales Stadium was erected in 1973 and replaced Gratton Field. The 1987 Montana State Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Montana State University in the Big Sky Conference during the 1987 NCAA Division I-AA football season. MSU took the lead on a 97-yard interception return for a touchdown by safety Joe Roberts, Jr. Quarterback Kelly Bradley threw for over 300 yards in each playoff game and had eight touchdown passes in the postseason. Rams quarterback Tom Ehrhardt dropped back, looking for the touchdown that would finally put an end to MSUs string of improbable wins and send 12,367 fans home unfulfilled on an unseasonably warm December 1984 day. MSU, fresh off a 1-10 season in 1983 marred by injuries and infighting the offense and defense rode on separate buses and hardly interacted was predicted to finish at the bottom of the conference. His 215 wins rank him 17th among active NCAA coaches. He had just two losing seasons and led the Bulldogs to four Pioneer Conference titles in 14 years. His overall record at Drake was 125-63-2. The Idaho game in 84 we were down and we came back at Idaho not easy to do. Ash has led Montana State to the Big Sky Conference championship and NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs his last two seasons. The Bobcats did not record a winning season between 1931 and 1941, MSC's last pre-war squad. University of Montana 1985 Grizzly Football Schedule Date Sept. 7 Opponent Cal-Fullerton Site Missoula #Time 1:30 P.M. Sept. 21 Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 6:00 P.M. Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12. The Bobcats are the reigning Big Sky Conference champions. Dave Arslanian was the offensive coordinator with Mike Zimmer, the current head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, as the defensive coordinator. A week later, in Charleston, S.C., the Bobcats forced four interceptions and sacked Louisiana Tech quarterback Kyle Gandy 11 times in a 19-6 win, clinching the schools third championship. The former Bobcat All-America was a standout defensive back and kick return specialist for nine years with Calgary. At the snap, Erhardt took a step back and then fired to his left. Montana State linebackers Greg Wilkes (99) and Clete Linebarger (27) pursue Arkansas State's quarterback in a 1-AA quarterfinal in 1984. No. Wgt. The Bobcats tied New Mexico, 13-13. The team also was ranked as high as seventh in the during the season. The team also included Hall of Fame quarterback Jeff Carlson. They went to four overtimes to beat Nevada-Reno, and then two weeks later overcame an 18-15, fourth-quarter deficit against Boise State on an unlikely play from an even more unlikely player. Trailing 24-9 in the fourth quarter, Montana State scored 20 points in the last nine minutes and won 29-24 when Schafer, who had 58 carries for 234 yards in the game, dove into the end zone with 12 seconds left. His 215 wins rank him 17th among active NCAA coaches. The 1987 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise 's 38th season in the National Football League and their 42nd overall. He was a fierce competitor. 1987-88 Montana State Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 19-11 (10-6, 3rd in Big Sky ) Coach: Stu Starner PS/G: 74.9 (126th of 289) PA/G: 68.8 (63rd of 289) SRS: 1.68 (110th of 290) SOS: -1.21 (159th of 290) Montana State School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats Brody Grebe - Football - Montana State University Athletics 2022 Football Roster 10 Brody Grebe Position Defensive End Height 6-2 Weight 250 Class Sophomore Hometown Melstone, MT Highschool Melstone/Roundup Bio Stats Historical Biography The Big Sky era shows Montana with a 28-21 lead. Ash's career overall record entering his 33rd season as a head coach stands at 215-119-5. Both schools entered the Big Sky Conference as charter members in 1963 with Montana holding a 42-15-2 series lead. In 2011, quarterback Travis Lulay was named the Most Outstanding Player in the Canadian Football League and led the British Columbia Lions to the Grey Cup title garnering the game's Most Valuable Player award in the 34-23 win over Winnipeg. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 6:02AM. Montana currently holds The Great Divide Trophy after a 36-10 win in Bozeman in 2011. Montana State University Athletics. They have qualified for the NCAA playoffs seven times, once as a Division II member and six times as a Division I-AA/FCS member. Print. After another UM touchdown made the score 24-9 with just over 10 minutes to go it looked as if the Grizzlies would win going away, but the Bobcats weren't done. The series has three distinct periods. Hall of Fame running back Fine Unga, senior linebacker Robb Akey and senior linebacker Vernell Quinn all earned First Team All-Big Sky honors. Thats a trademark of these kids, Arnold said after the win. They are the only college football program in the nation to win national championships on three different levels of competition, NAIA, NCAA Division II, and NCAA Division I-AA (now FCS). Al Wilson was elected to the CFL Hall of Fame on September 20, 1997, following a long career as an offensive lineman with the British Columbia Lions. MSU finished the 1926 and 1927 seasons undefeated in RMAC conference games, but was not awarded a conference title in either season. He was voted the Schenley Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman in 1977. Eight years later, the Bobcats defeated Louisiana Tech 19-6 in the 1984 Division I-AA title game in Charleston, South Carolina, for their third national championship. In its fourth season under head coach Tony Storti, the team compiled a 9-0-1, won the RMC championship, tied with Saint Joseph's (IN) in the Aluminum Bowl, and was recognized as the national champion in NAIA. 1987 Big Sky Conference football standings, NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee Poll, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1987_Montana_State_Bobcats_football_team&oldid=1128490563, Pages using CFB schedule with rivalry after location, Pages using CFB schedule with nowrap or nbsp opponent, Pages using CFB schedule with unnamed parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, ^ NCAA Division I-AA playoff participant, This page was last edited on 20 December 2022, at 11:28. Baines then makes a circus run of 37 yards from midfield before he's dragged down at the MSU 13 after time expires. Search the complete digital archives for all papers in the Pioneer News Group. The championship was the first for the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and the 1956 team is a member of the RMAC Hall of Fame. Although it would be seven more seasons until Montana State would again win more than it lost, that season helped chart the course into what would become an unbelievably successful period in Montana State's football history as the Bobcats would take 22 of the next 30 games from 1956 to 1985 from the Grizzlies and would win all three of their national championships during that same span. The Lions started the season 0-4 before winning 13 of their last 17 games to win the championship. MSU played its 1972 season at Bozeman High School's Van Winkle Stadium. This years Bobcats will don similar uniforms this afternoon against North Dakota in a homecoming celebration of the mythical championship squad. Kyle Sample can be reached at ksample@dailychronicle.com or 582-2690. Upon the establishment of Division II in 1973, a full playoff system was introduced to determine the national champion. Year Letter Hgt. Fletcher, Ken Amato of the Tennessee Titans and Mike Person of the San Francisco 49ers. The reunion instantly became a typical meeting. Before World War II, Montana State football tasted success often, but in small doses. Class Hometown State High School; 24: Abrams, Bobby: DB: 1987: v: 6-4: 200: Jr. Detroit: MI: Henry Ford: 7: AfAm, Huemartin: WR . He played in two Grey Cup games (1983 and 1985), and was a key member of B.C. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Go To Coaching Staff. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The program began in 1897 and has won three national championships (1956, 1976, and 1984). From 1963 to 1985 Montana State enjoyed its most successful period of the Cat-Griz rivalry. His overall record at Drake was 125-63-2. He graduated with a 3.91 GPA. In 1968, Erickson engineered the greatest comeback in what is considered by many as the most exciting game in the Cat-Griz series. Main Navigation Menu. We won't share it with anyone else. You could see that we were going to be pretty good.. The Brawl of the Wild is the game between MSU and their primary rival; the University of Montana Grizzlies. Fittingly, the third-seeded Cats used another comeback two weeks later to top Arkansas State, 31-14, to set up a matchup with Rhode Island. Download. He also had college head coaching stints with the Idaho Vandals, Wyoming Cowboys, Washington State Cougars, Oregon State Beavers and Arizona State Sun Devils. Prior to the 2011 addition Bobcat Stadium was renovated in 1997 when the west grandstand was removed and replaced with a new grandstand with luxury sky suites, indoor stadium seating, press box, and club room. We had to hit bottom and when we did everybody kind of said, This is bigger than me, its bigger than him and I want to win, so what do we have to do?, We never quit. The guard and center was awarded All-Western All-Star and All-Canadian All-Star honors for seven years, 1975-81. The team was led by sixth-year head coach Sonny Holland and won the Division II national championship. : Athletics Diversity & Inclusion Committee, TicketSmarter - Ticket Resale Marketplace. In 1956, the Bobcats won a share of the NAIA title at the Aluminum Bowl in Little Rock, Arkansas, playing to a scoreless tie with the Pumas of St. Joseph's College from Rensselaer, Indiana. The 2011 Cat-Griz game set a stadium record with an attendance of 20,237. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Liberty, New Mexico State, Sam Houston and Jacksonville . Ash's career overall record entering his 33rd season as a head coach stands at 215-119-5. The RMAC would drop down to the small college division of NCAA football in 1939 and remained there until 1952 when it joined the NAIA. The official 2014 Football Roster for the Montana State University Bobcats. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the AFL's 1966 draft and scored 11 points, including a then-Super Bowl record 48-yard field goal, in Kansas City's 23-7 Super Bowl IV win. The official 2021 Football Roster for the Montana State University Bobcats. Another comeback followed a week later in Missoula before the Bobcats wrapped up their first outright league crown since 1979 with a 41-3 drubbing of Northern Arizona. MSU strong safety Joe Roberts was waiting. As of 2011, Montana leads the series 70-36-5. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Despite the temporary relocation, the Bobcats still won the Big Sky Conference title that season. The Montana State Bobcats football program competes in the Big Sky Conference of the NCAA's Division I Football Championship Subdivision for Montana State University. 2019 Football Roster. Professionally, he was the head coach of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. Montana State University Athletics. Arnold said he just learned that quarterback Kelly Bradley refused offensive coordinator Bill Diedrichs 81X call, instead opting for a trap play that resulted in Millers 40-yard score that sealed the victory over Rhode Island. Or write about sports? He would later go on to play for the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings earning four trips to the Pro Bowl in his 19 seasons as a professional. In their second season under head coach Earle Solomonson, the Bobcats compiled a 47 record (44 against Big Sky opponents) and finished a four-way tie for fourth place in the Big Sky.[1]. It was played on a rain-soaked field that thwarted MSU's offense, which had run for an average of 323.1 yards rushing and 31.2 points per game. Both teams play for The Great Divide Trophy. Nov 7 (Sat) 1:00 PM . Montana State: Dave Arnold: 19-6: Louisiana Tech: Charleston, S.C. . Erickson went on to coach the Miami Hurricanes to two NCAA Division I-A national championships. He breaks one tackle, breaks two, he gets outside, continues down the far sidelines, has blockers, cuts back in. As a true freshman Lulay engineered MSU's 10-7 win over the Grizzlies in Missoula ending UM's 16-game winning streak over the Bobcats and was named the Big Sky Conference's Newcomer of the Year. Stat Crew Roster (FRO) Roster Layout: Choose A Season: Sort By: Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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I just took a gamble and got it, Roberts said after MSU completed its eighth comeback win of the season on the strength of his 97-yard return and Eric Millers 40-yard touchdown run less than a minute later. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. He went on to play eight seasons in the NFL, including five with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [1] The team excelled on both offense and defense. In all, 34 points are scored in the final quarter. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Invalid password or account does not exist. The game was aired on CBS television and radio. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. . Do you have a sports website? Find the COLLEGE-FOOTBALL Montana State Bobcats player roster for this season on FOX Sports. The complete list of NCAA Football FCS champions from the first season to today. Introductory offer for new subscribers only. Football History Montana State University Athletics . . Rob Ash enters his sixth season as head coach at MSU in 2012. Fellows and Bradley were named the leagues defensive and offensive MVPs. Kostrba ran for 100 yards in both playoff games and Don Ueland ran for 94 in the championship game. The Bobcats have won conference titles in eight of the past nine decades and have won multiple conference titles in seven of the last eight decades. His term as president of the American Football Coaches Association ended in January 2012. He was inducted in 1991 and is the only pure kicker in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Hoping to confuse Erhardt, who had already thrown for three touchdowns, defensive coordinator Steve Carson instructed his defense to show blitz before dropping into coverage. Bradley hit Kelly Davis for a 19-yard touchdown with 1:06 left in the third. During this period UM enjoyed a 30-8-1 edge in Cat-Griz games. The Bobcats play their home games at Bobcat Stadium, located at the south end of campus in Bozeman. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Lulay was the quarterback at MSU from 2002-2005 leading the Bobcats to three Big Sky Conference titles and two NCAA Division I-AA playoff appearances. Montana State. I would have blown a fuse.. Full Montana State Bobcats roster for the 2022 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. The 'Cats were 1-10 in that stretch against Montana, and were shut out for eight consecutive years. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He received the 2011 FCS Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award that same month. Members of the 1987 team and coaching staff will be recognized and . Running back Tom Kostrba scored from seven yards out in the fourth quarter to seal the win. The Bobcats remained in the RMAC through 1956, while the Grizzlies continued in the PCC through 1949 and joined the Skyline (aka Mountain States) Conference, which also competed in the NCAA University (large) Division, from 1951-1961. Other coaches on the staff included Larry Lewis, Lawrence Livingston, current Louisville head coach Bob Petrino and Jim Zeches. You have permission to edit this article. In 83 wed get behind and that was pretty much it, remembered Mark Fellows. The 1956 Bobcats of head coach Tony Storti were the fourth, and last, Montana State football team to go undefeated. Bozeman, MT. From 1897 to 1916 the teams didn't belong to a conference and at times would play twice per year. MSU currently has plans to renovate the east grandstand to include matching sky suites of the west grandstand and erect seating in the north end zone. After coming to MSU from Norway on a ski jumping scholarship, Stenerud starred on the varsity team with a then-NCAA record 59-yard field goal against rival Montana and 82 points scored as a senior in 1965. 1989-90 Montana State Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 17-12 (8-8, 5th in Big Sky ) Coach: Stu Starner PS/G: 77.4 (97th of 292) PA/G: 75.9 (171st of 292) SRS: -6.18 (201st of 292) SOS: -5.63 (222nd of 292) Montana State School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats The Grizzlies appeared to have the drive stopped at the MSU 32, but a facemask penalty gave the Cats new life on the 17. MSU marks 30th anniversary of improbable championship. He gains 15 and another 15 are tacked on by an unnecessary roughness penalty. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. In their first season under head coach Earle Solomonson, the Bobcats compiled a 110 record (08 against Big Sky opponents) and finished last in the Big Sky.[1]. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. By then the PCC included Stanford, California, UCLA, USC, Oregon, Oregon State, Washington, Washington State, and Idaho. Its like people who have drinking problems they have to hit bottom before they make a change, Sikora said Friday. Former players interested in attending the event or getting more information can contact Jerry Graybeal at 801-626-8114, or jgraybeal@weber.edu. 1987 -- Shepherd 28, Wolf Point 7. Tight end Joe Bignell hauled in 10 passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns in the championship game. Don Haas, Holland and Stenerud are the others. Montana State has won 19 conference titles, including 14 in the Big Sky Conference and five in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. I hear more stories that Im glad I didnt hear 30 years ago. Football The Bobcats were members of the RMAC from 1917 to 1956, after being an independent from 1897 to 1916. Choose wisely! All rights reserved. The call from play-by-play announcer Dean Alexander: Bradley to throw the blitz is on over the middle to Jesse Jones out of the backfield. The 1988 Montana State Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Montana State University in the Big Sky Conference (Big Sky) during the 1988 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. UM takes over at the 20 with speedy receiver Ron Baines at quarterback. The national championship was the first ever for the RMAC and was also the first time the NAIA had a football champion. Bignell broke one tackle, then barreled through a defender at the 4 and dove across the goal line. In 1946, however, things began to change. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. And he will go in for the touchdown! The stadium capacity dropped from 15,000 to 12,500 due to the reconfiguation. MSU led 17-0 in the third quarter before Akron cut the lead to 17-13. Football Yearbook Archive The University of Montana Department of Intercollegiate Athletics promotes its football teams each season with a printed media guide, which outlines current rosters (at time of print), schedules, results, and often included player and coach bios and statistics. There were times where he just wouldnt be denied, remembered MSU senior associate athletic director Dan Davies, who was a receivers coach that season. Montana High School State Champs, 1900-2013. Stenerud's name is in the Kansas City Chiefs' ring of honor and he is one of just four MSU players to have his number "78" retired. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Jones, who moved from linebacker to fullback before the season, moved the Cats into a share of the Big Sky lead with the touchdown.