HELENA — By committing to Montana for football, Helena Capital’s Derek Opitz is continuing a family tradition. Opitz’ brother ...

Former UM Western player and coach Britt Cooper has joined the Montana women's basketball program as an assistant coach.

"It’s a huge win for us to get somebody who is probably overqualified for her position,” head coach Nate Harris said.

Montana fans cheer on the Griz as the players enter the stadium before the FCS National Championship against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas on Sunday, Jan. 7.