Colter Nuanez breaks down the latest developments surrounding Bobby Hauck, detailing his move to the University of Illinois where he takes over as the program’s defensive coordinator. Colter examines what the move means for Hauck, the timing of the decision, and the ripple effects for both Illinois State and Montana as the Griz continue to navigate the coaching transition. He also highlights and congratulates former Big Sky Conference standouts, including Grizzlies alum Patrick O’Connell and Montana State alum Ty Okada, who both captured Super Bowl titles with the Seattle Seahawks.
Later in the hour, Colter shifts to the hardwood, breaking down recent performances across the Big Sky Conference and analyzing key results and standout efforts from around the league.
To close out the hour, Colter sits down with former Montana State defensive coordinator Shawn Howe, now a defensive assistant with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Howe reflects on the Bobcats’ national championship run and discusses his transition to coaching in the NFL.
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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.