Grizzly Sports Highlights:
 | UM's Kyle Danreuther, right, placed second in the 110-meter hurdles Saturday and later won the 400 hurdles. Photo by MICHAEL GALLACHER/Missoulian
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MSU's Heringer won't play senior season BOZEMAN (AP) - Montana State guard Jenny Heringer has decided not to play her senior season on the women's basketball team, citing personal reasons. Schweyen to lead Griz track full time University of Montana Athletic Director Jim O'Day announced Wednesday that Brian Schweyen has been hired as the Director of Track and Field on a full-time basis following a national search to fill the position. Schweyen was the program's interim director for the 2008-09 season. Montana State names running backs coach BOZEMAN (AP) - Montana State football coach Rob Ash has announced the hiring of Bryan Applewhite as running backs coach. MSU hoops coaches get 3-year extensions BOZEMAN (AP) - Montana State has agreed to three-year contract extensions for head basketball coaches Brad Huse and Tricia Binford. Griz land former Oregon QB Justin Roper, Oregon's starting quarterback last season until a knee injury in Week 3, will play football for the Montana Griz in 2009. Former MSU QB Lulay still on Lions roster Former Montana State quarterback Travis Lulay is one of four quarterbacks on the roster for the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League. ISU names Tingey permanent AD POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) - Idaho State University has hired Jeff Tingey to oversee the athletic department at the Pocatello school. UM golf coach Steele headed to Hall of Fame University of Montana golf coach Joanne Steele will be inducted into the Montana State Women's Golf Association Hall of Fame this summer. Hauck to visit military abroad In July Montana Grizzlies football coach Bobby Hauck will pack for his longest roadtrip yet - to southwest Asia to visit troups at US military bases. Big Sky names scholar-athletes HELENA - The Big Sky Conference has named the winners of its 2009 Scholar Athlete Awards. Leagues scrap football media days to cut costs BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - It's an early rite of college football season. Conferences bring in coaches and top players to answer questions from reporters, meet, greet and munch on a buffet. The media take home lots of stories to write. The leagues, schools and teams enjoy loads of publicity. UM soccer assistant Morrison leaves Griz University of Montana assistant soccer coach and recruiting coordinator Angela Morrison has left the Grizzly program after accepting a coaching position in her native Nova Scotia. Griz set series with elite FCS teams Griz fans can mark Sept. 1, 2012, on their calendar: Montana is headed to Boone, N.C., to play a little football against Appalachian State. 19th hole: Press Box owner Gordie Fix calls it quits after nearly 25 years It was 1975 and Gordie Fix figured his future was set, having already put in 11 years in the lumber industry. UM golf team inks former Cougar Washington State transfer Lauren Howell will compete for the Montana women's golf team in 2009-10. Mornhinweg, '69-70 teams to be inducted into Griz hall The Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame went small and big this week, with the elections of quarterback Marty Mornhinweg and the 1969-70 Camellia Bowl football teams. Ex-Griz grid coach Carlson dies at 77 Gene Carlson's biggest impact on Grizzly football came in the generations after he left the sidelines at Dornblaser Stadium. Hardin's Tolbert signs with Rocky basketball BILLINGS (AP) - Rocky Mountain College women's basketball coach Brian Henderson announced the signing of Dvera Tolbert, the all-time leading scorer and rebounder at Hardin High School. Weber State names offensive coordinator OGDEN, Utah (AP) - Weber State has hired coaching veteran Tom Freeman as the Wildcats' new offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Bobcats' Saucedo inks deal with Ravens BOZEMAN (AP) - Former Montana State tackle Lou Saucedo has signed a contract with the Baltimore Ravens. Griz men's tennis adds two to roster Westerners Andrew Warren and Michael Facey have signed National Letters of Intent to play for the University of Montana men's tennis team next season. UM names Underwood assistant soccer coach University of Montana soccer coach Neil Sedgwick announced Monday that Peter Underwood has been hired as one of the Grizzlies' two assistant coaches. GRIZ TRACK & FIELD: Hellekson chucks hammer for 18th place NORMAN, Okla. - University of Montana junior Chris Hellekson of Billings placed 18th in the men's hammer throw Saturday at the NCAA Midwest Region Track & Field Championships. COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Sports betting may threaten playoff games in Montana HELENA - State and university officials are working to prove that a Montana law that allows fantasy sports leagues does not violate the NCAA's stance against gambling on sporting events. GRIZ TRACK: Kosovich takes 10th place at regionals NORMAN, Okla. - University of Montana sophomore Courtney Kosovich placed 10th in the pole vault Friday afternoon to highlight the Grizzlies' opening-day performance at the NCAA Midwest Region Championships. Grizzly tracksters shoot for nationals in Oklahoma regional Seven athletes will represent Montana Friday and Saturday in the NCAA Midwest Region track championships in Norman, Okla.
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