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Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports is joined by Kyle Hansen of Scripps Sports to handicap the Big Sky Conference men's & women's basketball teams and play a game of "this team will win if" leading up to the postseason for Big Sky hoops. 

Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports breaks down Monday's results from Big Sky Conference women's and men's basketball regular season finales from across the league. Plus, get an update on the final league standings and a preview of the brackets for next week's Big Sky Tournament. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Idaho head coach Jason Eck to talk about earning a road win after an emotional home win over Montana State, which the Vandals did by winning 27-13 over Northern Colorado last week. Plus, Eck previews his team's matchup at Weber State on Saturday. 

Andrew Houghton shares an interview with Terez Traynor, a wide receiver who was one of the best in the Big Sky in 2021 before missing most of 2022 and returning this season. 

Colter Nuanez presents a slate of interviews from Around Big Sky Conference football for the first week of November in 2023, including:

- Sacramento State head coach Andy Thompson (2:45)

- Northern Arizona head coach Chris Ball (16:50)
- Sacramento State senior tight end Marshall Martin (31:25)
- Northern Arizona senior center & captain Jonny Bottorff (38:16)

- Montana State senior linebacker & captain Nolan Askelson (48:35)

- Montana junior safety Jaxon Lee (1:02:21)

- Montana sophomore linebacker Riley Wilson (1:11:15)

Colter Nuanez is joined by Riley Corcoran, the Voice of the Griz, to talk about the thriving Grizzly defense, the sudden emergence of Keeali'i Ah Yat, the scenarios for the chase for the Big Sky Conference title and Montana's path to it + a breakdown of Montana's Saturday night contest against No. 7 Sacramento State. 

Montana won its fourth straight game by blasting Northern Colorado 40-0 on Saturday to move to 7-1. The Griz host No. 7 Sacramento State on November 3 in Missoula under the Washington-Grizzly Stadium lights. 

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior linebacker Braxton Hill and junior wide receiver Junior Bergen addressed the media on October 30, 2023 to preview the game. 

Colter Nuanez and Skyline Sports analyst Samuel Akem go around the Big Sky Conference, giving analysis on Montana State's win over Sac State last week, Montana's recent hot streak, and thoughts on this week's slate of games. 

Colter also presents this week's set of interviews including chats with Idaho State head coach Cody Hawkins (40:40), Northern Colorado Ed Lamb (52:40), Montana State junior tight end Ryan Lonergan (1:11:05), plus Colter Nuanez’s appearance on the KCSY Country morning show with Dave Wooten (1:20:46). 

Ty Gregorak joins Colter Nuanez to dive deep into just what makes Montana State a true national title contender + some commentary on the recent fine play by Montana.

Brooks Nuanez joins Colter (26:05) to review the revisionist history around Bobby Hauck's first stint at Montana, analyze Montana's recent hot streak and dive into what has helped Montana State rise to the top of the polls. 

No. 7 Montana posted a 23-21 win at then-No. 3 Idaho to enter its bye week on a three-game winning streak and move to 6-1 overall. Saturday, the Griz host winless Northern Colorado. 

On October 23, UM head coach Bobby Hauck, senior defensive tackle Alex Gubner and senior center A.J. Forbes addressed the media to preview Montana's final game of the month and first home game since September. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Ty Gregorak to preview Cal Poly at Montana State and Montana at Idaho. 

Colter is joined by Andrew Houghton to go around the Big Sky Conference (41:02) with thoughts on every single game in the league. 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Andrew Houghton to go around the Big Sky Conference (2:07), and a preview of the Week 2 matchups across the conference. 

Ty Gregorak (38:37) chimes in to give his thoughts on No. 3 Montana State's 40-0 beat down of previously No. 9 Weber State plus some thoughts on Montana's struggles 

Colter and Brooks Nuanez (1:12:05) diagnose the ins and outs of what has the Grizzlies looking for a bounce back in the worst way after last week's shocking loss to previously winless Northern Arizona, plus analysis on why Montana State is rolling. 

Andrew Houghton helps Colter Nuanez break down all the matchups for the opening weekend of Big Sky Conference football. Ty Gregorak (45:50) joins to talk with Colter all about Sac State's win over Stanford, Portland State setting the Big Sky single-game scoring record against North American and an analysis of Montana, Montana State and Idaho leading into conference play. 

Five Big Sky Conference squads began their football seasons on Thursday night. 

Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton break down the Big Sky Conference football race by tiers and reveal their preseason polls with the Big Sky Kickoff media gathering less than a week away. 

The Big Sky Conference preseason all-conference votes were due on July 13. So Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton did a deep dive on narratives around the league and reveal all of their votes on this week's Big Sky Breakdown. 

For those couples looking for a wedding with plenty of activities, Estes Park is perfect! With abundant outdoor activities, your wedding party can come together in nature's finest playgrounds. Estes Park has something for everyone, from hiking trails and backcountry camping to golf courses and ski slopes. 

With Rocky Mountain National Park only a ten-minute drive from Estes, the bride, groom, and all their guests have time to explore. The park has hiking trails; if you want to avoid hiking, you can drive through the entire park! Some of my favorite animals in the park are foxes, mule deer, big horned sheep, elk, rocky mountain elk, moose, coyote, mountain Lion, black bears, and yellow-bellied marmot.

When it comes to breathtaking scenery, Estes Park has a rocky mountain backdrop that is perfect for your big day. Whether you host your wedding outdoors or inside one of the Park's many luxurious venues, the area's stunning natural beauty will be hard to miss. I recommend staying in the Black Canyon Inn, which has the best view of the Estes Valley and surrounding mountains, or the historic Stanley Hotel, where the shining was filmed. The Stanley also has Spirited Night Tours and delicious food at their Cascades Restaurant & Lounge and The Post Chicken & Beer bar. The Cascades whiskey bar has fantastic drinks and some of the best lamb lobster bisk I have ever tasted! The post is a top-notch spot for brunch after a wedding, and it also has dinner and excellent hot chicken. 

Other top-notch breakfast, brunch, and lunch spots are Notch Top Bakery & Cafe, Mountain Home Cafe, The Egg of Estes, Kind Coffee, and the Big Horn Restaurant.

Notch Top Bakery & Cafe is located in Stanley Village Shopping Center. It is usually crowded but has excellent food and pretty decor. Mountain Home Cafe is also located in the Stanley Village Shopping Center but has a more casual atmosphere. The Egg of Estes is located in downtown Estes. It is diner-style with a relaxed atmosphere. I enjoyed it so much that I returned several times on our trip. Kind Coffee is located at the beginning of downtown Estes. Parking is a bit difficult here, but it is excellent for a quick breakfast. They have great Coffee, bagels, and burritos. Big Horn Restaurant is located at the end of Main Street and has a casual atmosphere. 

The shopping and dining in Estes Park offer a surprising variety for a small town. From local boutiques and antique stores to incredible restaurants and dining experiences, there's something for everyone. My favorite store was The Christmas Shoppe where my husband and I found some memorable gifts for the whole family.

For dinner, stop at the Dunraven or Bird and Jim. The Dunraven has a beautiful lake view in the valley of Estes, and The Birds Nest is a great rehearsal dinner spot. By day, it’s only a coffee shop, but the second floor is a beautiful event space.  Food is catered by the first-class restaurant across the street called Bird and Jim. If you are looking for a chill brewery for a meet and greet or to hang with friends, check out The Barrel or The Wheel Bar. 

Whatever you're looking for, whether it's gifts for your wedding party or the perfect dress for your big day, Estes Park has it all! With its natural beauty, abundant activities, and countless shopping and dining options, Estes Park is the perfect destination for your wedding this season. Whether planning an extravagant affair or a cozy gathering of family and friends, Estes Park will surely provide unforgettable memories on your special day. So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your Estes Park wedding today!

Over the last six months, Colter Nuanez has had all five of the new head football coaches in the Big Sky Conference on Nuanez Now on ESPN Radio & SWX Montana television. 

Colter & Andrew Houghton break down the distinct challenges for each Northern Colorado, Idaho State, Cal Poly, Weber State and Sacramento State while sharing those interviews in this two-part episode. 

This episode includes general thoughts on the league (0:10), a breakdown of Northern Colorado (10:40), an interview with UNC head coach Ed Lamb (17:14), a breakdown of Idaho State (33:30), an interview with new ISU head coach Cody Hawkins (39:25), a breakdown of Cal Poly (54:25) and an interview with new Cal Poly head coach (1:02:44) 

Colorado State University Associate Professor of Communication Studies Tom Dunn talks about the creation of the Queer Memory Project, an online archive dedicated to preserving Northern Colorado’s queer past. (Originally aired June 22, 2022)

This week, Colter Nuanez takes you around the Big Sky Conference in men's and women's hoops plus checks in with one of the new football head coaches in the league, with interviews including: 

Northern Colorado head men's basketball coach Steve Smile (4:00), Northern Arizona head men's basketball coach Shane Burcar (14:48), Montana State head women's basketball coach Tricia Binford (25:15)

John Velk of Velk Law  Top 12 Griz men's players he's seen checking in with No. 8 Matt Kempfert.

Montana head men's coach Travis DeCuire (41:30), Montana State men's head coach Danny Sprinkle (48:10), Northern Arizona women's head basketball coach Loree Payne (56:51) and Cal Poly head football coach Paul Wulff (1:04:00). 

Colter Nuanez is joined by Andrew Houghton of Skyline Sports to analyze Jason Eck's first season at Idaho, ponder the best fits for the head coach openings at Idaho State and Northern Colorado and debate the ramifications for a win or a loss by Griz football this weekend at North Dakota State. Plus, Nick Taber of WestPac Wealth swings by to talk Griz and give his financial tip of the day.