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On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Carolyn “the chick who doesn’t know sports” for a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation covering the latest sports headlines and offbeat topics, including discussions surrounding Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel, reactions to storylines from The Masters Tournament, and even a dive into the viral trend of “looksmaxxing,” along with plenty of other random and humorous moments from across the sports world.

Next, Geoff Safford sits down with Dave Kenkel, head coach of Montana Grizzlies rugby, along with player Aiden Schrader to discuss the team’s run to the national tournament in their inaugural season. The group dives into the process of restarting the program, the success they’ve built in a short amount of time, and the excitement and momentum surrounding their push onto the national stage.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Geoff Safford is joined by Hayden Smith for a full hour of Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage, breaking down all eight first-round matchups while offering their analysis on each series. The two also share their picks for who will advance out of the opening round and ultimately which teams they believe will meet in the Stanley Cup Final.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by former Montana Grizzlies football receiver Sammy Akem to continue their discussion surrounding Montana’s spring football game, including an interview with standout freshman running back Hashim Jones as they break down his performance and early impressions.

Next, Nuanez is joined by Ryan Tootell to recap The Masters Tournament and discuss where Rory McIlroy ranks all-time after capturing back-to-back Masters titles for his sixth career major championship.

In the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by former Montana Grizzlies football standout and longtime NFL coach Andre Patterson, who is set to be inducted into the Montana Football Hall of Fame. The two discuss Patterson’s journey from his playing days in Missoula to a lengthy coaching career across both college football and the NFL, as well as his decision to now call Montana home after growing up in California.

To kick off the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined in studio by Jason Brown, head coach of the Montana Grizzlies men's tennis, along with standout freshman Matt Upton to discuss the team’s season up to this point and preview their upcoming matchup against the Montana State Bobcats. The conversation also dives into Upton’s journey from Truro, England to Montana, including his experiences adjusting to life in the U.S. and traveling across the country to compete at the collegiate level.

Next, Nuanez provides an interview with Brent Vigen, head coach of the Montana State Bobcats football, discussing how spring football has gone for the Cats so far and what he’s seen from his team during the offseason.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues his discussion on the in-state recruiting battle between the Montana Grizzlies football and Montana State Bobcats football, sharing his thoughts on the recent improvements on the Montana side while also noting that Montana State continues to do a strong job recruiting and what that ongoing competition means for the balance of power moving forward.

Next, Nuanez runs through this week’s “Treasure State Stars,” highlighting standout performances from athletes across the state of Montana.

To wrap up the hour, Nuanez discusses the rosters for both the boys and girls Montana All-Stars selected by the Midland Roundtable for the Montana vs Wyoming All-Star Basketball Classic, breaking down the talent set to compete in the annual showcase.

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez continues his breakdown of the Montana Grizzlies football spring game, sharing his impressions on several players who stood out during Friday night’s action and what their performances could mean moving forward. Also hear from wide receiver Ian Finch and safety Tanner Huff as they discuss their takeaways and experiences coming out of the spring game.

Next, Nuanez breaks down the results of the Montana State Spring Rodeo, highlighting dominant performances from both the men’s and women’s teams, and also hear a quick update from Teya Yeomans as she reports on the event.

 On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez debriefs The Masters Tournament, highlighting Rory McIlroy capturing back-to-back wins for the first time since Tiger Woods accomplished the feat more than 20 years ago, before diving into the Montana Football Hour to break down the spring game held at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Hear from head coach Bobby Kennedy and offensive lineman Lucas Freitas as they share their takeaways and reactions following Friday night’s action. 

On the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez to preview the upcoming spring football game kicking off at 6 p.m., diving into key storylines to watch and how both sides of the ball are shaping up. The two focus heavily on the defensive side, breaking down the shift away from the 3-3-5 scheme that’s been a staple for nearly a decade and into a new four-man front, discussing what prompted the change, how it impacts personnel, and what it could mean for the overall identity of the defense moving forward. They also provide a quick update from the Montana State Spring Rodeo, highlighting early results and notable performances from the weekend before shifting into a deeper discussion on Montana State Bobcats football spring football, evaluating the talent the Bobcats need to replace from last year’s championship team despite returning the bulk of their roster with only eight seniors departing.

To wrap up the hour, Geoff Safford sits down with Alex Wider, a senior defenseman for Montana Grizzlies lacrosse, ahead of the team’s senior game and final home matchup of the season at Washington-Grizzly Stadium this weekend.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez kicks things off with a conversation alongside former Montana Grizzlies football receiver Sammy Akem to discuss expectations for spring ball, diving into how the program is handling a wave of injuries to key players such as Keali'i Ah Yat and Eli Gillman, how those absences impact reps, development, and evaluation during practice, and which players may have opportunities to step up in their place as the Griz work through a pivotal stretch of spring preparation.