On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by former Montana receiver Sammy Akem for a wide-ranging football conversation, diving into the potential expansion of the FBS playoffs to 24 teams while exploring a variety of storylines from across both the FBS and FCS landscape. The two also mix in some NBA talk, touching on current trends and headlines from around the league.
Later, Colter addresses the tragic accident involving Presley Whitaker, wife of Montana State rodeo head coach Kyle Whitaker, while also honoring the life and legacy of longtime equipment manager Steve Hackney, recognizing his more than 30 years of invaluable contributions to the program behind the scenes.
Lastly, Colter recaps some of the latest NBA results, including the Oklahoma City Thunder continuing their dominant run.
What is Nuanez Now?
Nuanez Now, formerly Tootell & Nuanez, is your chance to stay on top of all the latest city, state and regional sports news. 102.9 ESPN Missoula’s flagship show provides exposure and insight to teams and athletes in and around western Montana, from the preps to the pros, accentuating national ESPN content with stories specific to the state of Montana.