The MSU student body is a very athletic group overall. They love to hike, run, bike, climb, and ski. When it comes to varsity sports, however, the student support is usually lacking, unless the University of Montana Grizzlies are in town for a game—then all hell breaks loose, and everyone is given a sudden injection of adrenaline-packed school spirit. This becomes obvious the night before Cat/Griz football tickets go on sale, when a long line of students are camped out in the cold in front of the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse waiting for the box office to open at 10 a.m.
MSU is unique in some respects, as it has a nordic ski team, something offered at few schools across the nation. Other than this, students wanting to play varsity are stuck with the traditional sports. Varsity teams play Idaho State University, U of M, Eastern Washington, Portland State, Weber State, and other athletically mediocre schools from the western United States. In other words, don’t plan on seeing the Bobcats play on national television anytime soon. Intramural and club sports are quite popular here (approximately 75 percent of the students participate), and cover a much wider variety than the varsity sports. Lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee, cribbage (somehow they get away with calling this a sport), and racquetball are popular intramurals and clubs, as well as the more common sports including tennis and soccer.
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I would guess they are fairly good, but I do not really know because I do not follow sports at all. A lot of people go to football games though.
Apr 11, 2012
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School Spirit!
Students here at MSU have tons of school spirit, but it seems to only be reflected on certain sports (Basketball and Football). The athletic facilities are TOP NOTCH; the athletes are lucky to have such great places to practice and play.
Mar 05, 2012
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The school spirit at MSU is outstanding. The students, faculty, alumni, and the community are very supportive of not only the athletes but the school as well. This year was a great year to be a freshman experiencing "college level football" at MSU.
Jan 09, 2012
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