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Northern Colorado football: What the Bears said after falling to Montana State
The College of Northern Colorado (2-5, 1-3 Large Sky) fell to Montana State (6-1, 4-0 Large Sky), 37-14, on Saturday in Greeley.
Regardless of the rating, the Bears continued to point out promise and led the Cats 14-3 early within the recreation. Some controversial calls, and no-calls, plus MSU’s dimension and expertise gave the guests momentum.
Here’s what UNC coach Ed McCaffrey, graduate defensive again Uryan Hudson and freshman broad receiver Zain Zinicola mentioned following the sport.
Mentality and message previous to kickoff
ZZ: Coming in, we needed to come back out, punch them within the mouth instantly. We wish to have a scorching begin, as a result of we noticed only a couple different groups come out with a scorching begin towards them. Our objective is simply to maintain working all through. We knew it was gonna be a four-quarter battle. Got here out a bit of sluggish within the second half.
UH: We knew that this week was an necessary week, not just for our report but additionally the playoff hopes. Hopefully, that also hasn’t modified, regardless of dropping his recreation. We had been extra collectively this week, and we wanted to bounce again from final week, particularly with the rating distinction.
Fourth down play calling
EM: We took a few possibilities on fourth down and didn’t capitalize off of them. If we take these possibilities towards a group like this and get the primary down, it will increase our probabilities of profitable dramatically. If you happen to don’t get them, then it decreases your possibilities. I feel that’s why the rating is what it’s.
Faux subject objective try
EM: We had been off by one yard. I guess if we did it once more, Devin (Bale) would get it. It was well-executed. It was an important move, it was an important catch. Devin did an important job. We had been in all probability a yard or two additional out than what we had hoped to be, however make no mistake about it, it’s a extremely good group we’re enjoying. Possessions are extra necessary, typically, than even factors. We needed to own the ball. We needed to maintain our protection off the sphere. We took an informed guess that we might convert, and we got here a yard away from changing. It was nice play by them.
Uryan Hudson’s interception
EM: Our interception was enormous. We had gotten beat a pair instances, and so they had been making an attempt to take advantage of our secondary and that point we gained the battle. Actually excited to get a takeaway; it saved us within the recreation.
Starters who performed after being out in earlier weeks
EM: We had a number of gamers who a pair days in the past weren’t going to play within the recreation that suited up immediately. They performed by way of some ache, and so they fought by way of. Hopefully, they got here out OK, not any worse for put on, however we want these guys. I feel within the first half, having them on the sphere helped us. You may’t lose too many guys and nonetheless compete towards all these groups.
Younger guys are giving nice effort, however they’re inexperienced and so they’re doing the most effective they will. We want these upperclassmen which are proficient and have the soccer our bodies on the market. We had been in a position to do this on either side of the ball. These guys did get worn out a bit of, and a few of them didn’t end the sport, however I’m so pleased with simply their toughness in combating by way of some ache and giving us what they’d.
The beginning and operating out of power
UH: We began quick. We began actual quick. It’s simply the second half, we didn’t come out as sturdy as we wanted to. That’s after they obtained that edge.
ZZ: I feel it’s simply rising pains. We’re not used to being a profitable group but. I feel this group is completely completely different from final yr, so we’re simply going to maintain engaged on it.
What the efficiency mentioned and classes realized
UH: We simply made just a few errors, which they capitalized on, and that’s the place the turning level of the sport got here from, particularly on protection. Giving up third-down conversions, slants and a slant for a landing, that was the change within the recreation.
Construct on what we’re constructing proper now. We got here off sturdy. We simply want to complete. That’s all it’s about. Get off the sphere on third downs for protection. Changing on offense for third downs. End the drives, end the sport, and we must be good.
ZZ: That we’re rising. Undoubtedly, there’s a whole lot of little issues that we will repair, however total, I feel we performed very nicely. I feel we’re simply going to maintain getting higher. In comparison with final yr, I simply love this group. Everybody’s able to journey for one another.
Simply give attention to the little issues. Tiny issues are what makes all of it. We’re simply gonna maintain working. We’ll tweak some stuff and hopefully come out subsequent week and be a unique group.
Montana
Pablo man dies in Christmas Day shooting in Polson
POLSON — A 31-year-old Pablo man was shot and killed early Christmas morning after what police are calling a disturbance in Polson.
The Polson Police Department reports that Lake County 911 took several calls for a shooting in the area of 11th Avenue West.
Polson Police, Lake County Sheriff’s deputies, and Flathead Tribal Police officers responded and found 31-year-old Sheldon Fisher had been shot and killed during a disturbance involving several people.
According to Polson Police, arrests were made on Wednesday, including the arrest of the suspected shooter, who has not yet been identified.
Polson Police are investigating the incident, along with the Lake County Coroner and Sheriff’s Office.
Montana
Montana senators receive committee assignments for 119th Congress
Micah Drew
(Daily Montanan) Montana’s soon-to-be senior U.S. Sen. Steve Daines will keep a key leadership position in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in the upcoming Congress, as well as take a new position on the Foreign Relations Committee.
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota on Friday announced the Senate Republican Conference committee assignments for the upcoming 119th Congress beginning next year. Daines also will serve on the Finance and Indian Affairs committees.
“It’s an honor to serve Montanans in the U.S. Senate, and I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues on these crucial committees to fight for our Montana way of life,” Daines said in a prepared statement. “President (Donald) Trump received a mandate from the American people, and with these committee assignments I’ll be working to enact the president’s agenda to unleash American energy, cut taxes, open overseas markets for Montana farmers and ranchers, improve America’s relationships abroad, bring down costs for hardworking families, secure the southern border and stem the flow of deadly drugs.”
Daines has also been the ranking member on the Subcommittee on National Parks, which he will chair in the upcoming Republican-controlled Senate.
Sen.-elect Tim Sheehy, a Navy Seal, will serve on the committees on Armed Services, on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and on Veterans’ Affairs.
Sheehy, of Bozeman, won his election to the Senate against incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, who had chaired the Veterans’ Affairs committee during the last two sessions of Congress.
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Montana Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for Dec. 25, 2024
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 25, 2024, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
15-26-27-30-35, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 3
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
04-10-35-42-45, Lucky Ball: 02
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Winning Lotto America numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
04-05-40-42-52, Star Ball: 10, ASB: 03
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Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
09-18-19-25, Bonus: 15
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
08-29-30-47-57, Powerball: 01
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Winning Montana Cash numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
01-05-10-39-41
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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9:00 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:00 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8:00 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
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