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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.
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On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez runs through this week’s edition of Treasure State Stars, highlighting standout performances from athletes across Montana. He then shares a press conference with Nate Harris, head coach of the Montana Lady Griz basketball team, as Harris reflects on the season, the team’s performance in the Big Sky Tournament, and the program’s progress over the year.Next, Geoff Safford breaks down Montana State women’s exciting win before prompting an interview with Travis DeCuire, head coach of the Montana Grizzlies men's basketball team, to preview their upcoming matchup against the Portland State Vikings.To close the hour, Colter continues the Montana vs. Portland State preview with an interview featuring Jase Coburn, Portland State men’s head coach, and provides a quick press conference from Montana State women following their OT win over the Eastern Washington Eagles.
On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez breaks down the latest action from the Big Sky Conference Tournament, highlighted by Money Williams pouring in 40 points to lead Montana past Northern Colorado. Colter analyzes the Grizzlies’ big performance, what it means for the tournament picture, and how the bracket is shaping up as the postseason rolls on. Colter then shifts his focus to the prep ranks, previewing the upcoming Montana high school basketball state tournaments across all classes. He breaks down the top teams, key storylines, and what to watch for as championship week tips off around the state. Later in the hour, Colter sits down with Montana State women’s head coach Tricia Binford to discuss the Bobcats’ approach heading into the Big Sky Tournament and what her team will need to do to make a deep run.
Colter Nuanez continues his Big Sky Conference coverage with an interview featuring Northern Colorado men’s head coach Steve Smiley and senior forward Brock Wisne, discussing key storylines and providing insight ahead of today’s matchup against the University of Montana.Next, Colter speaks with Montana head coach Travis DeCuire, breaking down the Grizzlies’ strategy for their rematch with Northern Colorado and sharing his perspective on the current state of college basketball.Lastly, Geoff Safford wraps up the show with a live update from Montana’s game against Northern Colorado.
 In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez breaks down the latest results from the Big Sky Conference Tournament. He recaps the Montana State Bobcats men’s basketball loss and the Sacramento State Hornets women’s basketball victory over the Idaho State Bengals women’s basketball. Colter also examines why the Big Sky continues to show so much parity, featuring interviews with Montana Grizzlies assistant coach Jay Flores, associate head coach Chris Cobb, Montana State men’s head coach Matt Logie, Northern Colorado men’s head coach Steve Smiley, Portland State men’s head coach Jase Coburn, and Eastern Washington head coach Dan Monson. He also previews Montana prep basketball, discussing upcoming games in the state tournaments across all classes.Next, Geoff Safford provides an update on Montana lacrosse after a dominant weekend and gives a live update on Eastern Washington’s upset of Northern Colorado in the women’s bracket.
In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by the CWDKS for a lively, wide-ranging sports conversation. They cover everything from 30,000-calorie lineman diets and a stuttering NFL prospect who faced ridicule, to the latest drama between Logan Paul and Tom Brady, and the shocking story involving a former Cal State Bakersfield assistant coach tied to the program. Along the way, there are offbeat stories, unexpected takes, and plenty of laughs in true CWDKS fashion.Later, Geoff Safford and Hayden Smith break down a hot start for Montana Grizzlies lacrosse before diving into an action-packed NHL trade deadline, analyzing the biggest moves and what they mean for the rest of the season.
In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by good friend of the show Rajiem Seabrook for a wide-ranging sports conversation. The two discuss the growing popularity of women’s flag football and some of the fun events coming to Montana. They break down prep basketball action from around the state and dive into the latest storylines in Big Sky Conference basketball. They also mix in some NFL talk and cover a variety of other topics along the way.
In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez dives into Montana Grizzlies basketball as the postseason approaches. Hear from head coach Travis DeCuire and freshman Kenyan Aguino as they reflect on Montana’s recent loss to the Northern Colorado Bears and discuss what needs to change heading into their first-round rematch in the Big Sky Conference Men's Basketball Tournament. The conversation covers adjustments, mindset, and how the Griz plan to respond with the season on the line.Later, Colter discusses the addition of Eric Sanders as Montana football’s new defensive coordinator before playing clips from head coach Bobby Kennedy and Sanders himself about the hire and Sanders’ vision for the Griz defense.
In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Montana Tech women’s basketball head coach Jeff Graham along with Butte native Brooke Badovinac. Badovinac scored 21 points and knocked down the go-ahead three-pointer that lifted the Orediggers past Dakota State, securing Montana Tech’s first Frontier Conference title since 1983. Graham and Badovinac break down the historic win, the key moments that defined the game, and what the championship means for the program and the Butte community.Later, Geoff Safford delivers this week’s Class C Spotlight with an interview featuring Manhattan Christian boys head coach Layne Glaus. Glaus discusses his team’s impressive 20–4 season and their eighth straight divisional title, while sharing insight into the culture and consistency that has kept the Eagles among the top programs in Class C year after year.To wrap up the hour, Colter runs through the latest prep scoreboard, highlighting results from high school basketball games across the state as teams battle for postseason positioning.
In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez sits down with Justin Angle from the University of Montana for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, transition, and the rapidly changing world of college athletics.They break down the departures of former head football coach Bobby Hauck and university president Seth Bodnar, exploring the ripple effects across campus and within the athletic department. The discussion dives into the evolving business of college football — including NIL, the transfer portal, donor dynamics, media scrutiny, and administrative alignment — and what it all means for the expectations placed on modern head coaches and university leadership.Plus, Colter catches up with Missoula native and Grizzlies tight end Danny Sirmon to talk about the first week of practice under new head coach Bobby Kennedy and the early energy surrounding the program.
In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by former Montana Grizzlies football wide receiver Sammy Akem to talk all things spring ball. The two dive into Bobby Kennedy’s first press conference as head coach, discuss changes on the defensive side of the ball, break down roster movement, and explore the biggest storylines surrounding the program as a new era gets underway in Missoula. 
 In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez goes track and field-heavy, breaking down the results from last weekend’s Big Sky Indoor Track and Field Championships. He highlights the biggest storylines from the meet, including standout performances and record-breaking efforts. Colter features interviews with Karson Beitz, a Grizzlies walk-on turned Big Sky champion; Montana State senior Caroline Hawkes, who captured the 400m title; and freshman Callie Wilson, who broke the 200m program record in her first collegiate race, giving listeners an inside look at the athletes behind the headlines. 
In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez goes hoops-heavy, breaking down the latest Big Sky Conference action. He recaps last night’s matchups, including a tough 85-57 loss for the Montana Grizzlies to the Northern Colorado Bears, and lays out the full seeding picture for next weekend’s men’s and women’s conference tournaments. Colter also announces all the upcoming bracket matchups, highlighting key games, potential storylines, and what fans should watch for as the postseason begins.Beyond the Big Sky, he continues his coverage of prep basketball across Montana, including his Class C spotlight, breaking down recent results and previewing the upcoming matchups in all the state tournaments, giving listeners a complete look at the high school hardwood action around the Treasure State.Next, Colter rolls through this week’s list of Treasure State Stars, highlighting the top athletic performances from across Montana and celebrating standout moments from athletes at every level.Lastly, for the community spotlight segment, Colter sits down with Keri McHugh, COO of the YMCA, to talk about this year’s Riverbank Run and how the event brings the community together.
In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez stays locked in on the hardwood as the Big Sky Conference tournaments approach. He breaks down all the possible seeding scenarios based on tonight’s conference games, walking through key tiebreakers, potential first-round matchups, and what each outcome means for teams fighting for byes, favorable draws, and momentum heading into tournament weekend.Next, Colter turns to the gridiron, breaking down recent confirmed coaching changes and exploring Spring ball as Bobby Kennedy begins his first year as head coach of the Montana Grizzlies football. He also chats with Phillipsburg native and senior special teams/safety Kade Cutler, asking about the team’s early progress, practice routines, what’s ahead this spring, and his perspective on the departure of former head coach Bobby Hauck.
To kick off Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez rolls through his “Best of the Week,” spotlighting standout performances from around the Treasure State. He highlights the latest indoor track and field champions from the Montana Grizzlies and the Montana State Bobcats at the Big Sky Indoor Championships. Colter also recaps a thrilling finish on the hardwood, as Rocky Mountain College stunned Montana Tech with a buzzer-beater victory.With the Big Sky Conference men's basketball tournament right around the corner, Colter shifts his focus to conference hoops and the postseason picture, breaking down where teams stand and what’s at stake heading into tournament time. Hear from Travis DeCuire and senior guard Te'Jon Sawyer as they reflect on Montana’s home win and season sweep of the Portland State Vikings and discuss the momentum building in Missoula.To close the hour, Colter is joined by Tommy Evans for a fun and offbeat conversation about a tomato-growing contest and plenty more, adding a lighthearted twist to a jam-packed show.
On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter is joined by the CWDKS for a lively discussion on all things Olympics. Carolyn shares her takes on Lindsey Vonn, Olympic hockey, and other standout moments from the Games, offering insight and reaction to the biggest headlines.Then, Geoff Safford sits down with Frenchtown Brocs basketball head coach Brandon Robbins to break down the team’s season so far and discuss what it will take to make a deep run through regionals and into the state tournament.
To kick off the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez dives into the latest action around the Big Sky Conference, breaking down last night’s results and what they mean with tournament time right around the corner. With postseason positioning on the line, Colter analyzes how each outcome shakes up the standings, who’s trending at the right time, and which teams may have helped—or hurt—their seeding for the upcoming conference tournament.Later in the first segment, Colter continues his coverage of the first press conference for Bobby Kennedy as the new head coach of the Montana Grizzlies. Hear a short clip as he addresses whether any changes are coming to the Grizzlies’ offense following significant turnover on the coaching staff this offseason, along with Colter’s insight into what it could mean for the program heading into spring ball.Next, Colter shifts to the high school ranks with a breakdown of prep basketball divisional tournament results so far, plus a look ahead at the match-ups still to come over the next few weeks as teams battle for spots at state.Lastly, Colter reacts to the firing of Griz legend Wayne Tinkle from the head coaching position at Oregon State Beavers men's basketball, reflecting on his legacy and what the move means for both the program and Montana basketball ties.
On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez goes hoops heavy with a deep dive into the Big Sky Conference basketball race. With the regular season winding down, he previews a pivotal slate of games and breaks down how tonight’s results could shape conference tournament seeding. From tie-breaker scenarios to potential title shares, Colter lays out what’s at stake as the bracket starts to take shape.He also sits down with Montana State senior guard Jed Miller to discuss the Bobcats’ final push. Miller shares what it will take to earn a share of the conference title, how the team can get firing on all cylinders heading into the tournament, and reflects on the journey and memories he’s cherished over the last four years as he approaches his final collegiate games.To continue the preview of upcoming Big Sky Conference tourney, Colter also sits down with Montana freshman guard Kenyon Aguino to talk about his first season with the program and living in Missoula and what he expects out of his team wrapping up his first season with the Grizzlies
On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by former Grizzly wide receiver Sammy Akem to break down the latest news across the FCS. The two discuss the fallout surrounding Bobby Hauck, the impact of North Dakota State and Sacramento State making the jump to the FBS, and what it all means for the shifting landscape of the subdivision. From conference realignment to offseason headlines, Colter and Akem dive into one of the busiest stretches the FCS has seen in years.Next, in the weekly Class C Spotlight, Geoff Safford interviews Chester-Joplin-Inverness head coach Joe Horel to discuss the keys to the Hawks’ impressive district tournament run, their strong finish to the regular season, and the balanced scoring attack that has multiple players contributing every night. Horel also shares whether the football team’s success this season has helped fuel confidence for the basketball squad as it looks to continue its winning ways at the state tournament.
On this week’s ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez breaks down Bobby Kennedy’s first press conference as head coach of the Grizzlies football program. He analyzes Kennedy’s vision for Montana, his emphasis on in-state recruiting, adjustments to the coaching staff, and the overall tone he set as he steps into the role. Colter dives into the key takeaways and what they signal for the future direction of the program.Next, Colter provides an interview with Grizzlies offensive coordinator Brent Pease, highlighting his thoughts on the coaching changes, how they affect his approach, and what the roster looks like under the new leadership.
On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Ryan Tootell to break down the coaching transition from Bobby Hauck to Bobby Kennedy. The two share their perspectives on what led to the shift and analyze what it could mean for the program moving forward. From culture and recruiting to expectations and identity, Colter and Ryan examine how this new era might shape the future of Montana football.Next, Geoff Safford and Hayden Smith dive into all things Olympic hockey, breaking down the biggest storylines and standout performances on the international stage. They also preview the stretch run of the NHL season with just over 20 games remaining before the playoffs, discussing key matchups, contenders, and what to watch as the postseason picture comes into focus.To close out the hour, Colter sits down with sophomore guard Taylee Chirrick to discuss her team’s success this season and what she hopes to see from the Bobcats as they head into the Big Sky Conference Tournament.
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