Thanks Grizzlies.

[Cat Grad]

Must admit, I've spent quite a bit of time over on the dark side getting their perspective as to what we still are wondering about with regards to the events involving our former athletes. Virtually all of their regulars have been very supportive of our school, administration and coaches as virtually all of us in here have been. I suspect some of the negative comments here by would be Cats are the same individuals with a different screen name claiming to be Grizzlies on the other site. Suppose that would be a job for the moderators to determine and share information, but I really want to express my appreciation to all those who share our concern for the kids who are involved in this--especially those who we would least expect to support our college in any shape or form. Thank you UM.

Now, for what it's worth, in the early 60s this was a regular event in Bozeman. Even the archives of the Comical will show some pretty bad situations back then involving our college kids and teams.

Not to minimize what has happened, but most of my teaching and coaching career was spent in school systems where this was routine. My first high school football game in Georgia, the stands cleared out because rival gangs chose that site to settle their differences during the game. I've read some comments charcterizing our kids as "not from Montana" to "from the ghetto" that bothers me terribly and some from folks I suspect are in education that reveal a subtle undertone that really bothers me. Kids are kids and sometimes they make poor decisions. My first post on this event, I asked everyone to rally behind our administration and trust in their leadership. I know they will do what is right and afford everyone an opportunity to live, work, and play in a safe college atmosphere. Please, trust them to continue doing an outstanding job.

[anacondagriz]

I think when somebody is murdered all allegiances to school are put aside. I, like you guys, hope that no more than the 2 former athletes are involved. I also find it sad that something like this can be thrown back on an athletic department & drudge up old wounds. I think any Griz fan w/common sense realizes this could happen at any school in the country & does not show what kind of human beings either athletic department produces.

On a happier note, Happy 4th of July to everyone here.

[grizband]

I hope that, for everyone involved (school, victim's family, accused, etc.) this mess is cleared up a soon as possible. I agree that a situation such as this transcends personal alegiances, and requires support and sympathy from everyone. Good luck Cats, and have a great 4th of July.