Cat/Griz game never fails us

MISSOULA — All week long, I spoke with and listened to many different people talk about the rivalry game between Montana and Montana State leading up to Saturday's 21-16 Bobcat win in Missoula.

I heard perspectives from former players, current players, parents of players and fans young and old, all of whom sit on both sides of the fence in what is known annually as the Brawl of the Wild.

Obviously, I have my own perspectives on what I consider to be Montana's greatest yearly sporting event, having seen 10 such games in person. Like so many people in this state, I've lived the Cat/Griz gam...