UM gives thanks for ticket sales, TV deal
By Tribune Staff
Thanksgiving came early for University of Montana football fans, who will get to watch Saturday's playoff game against McNeese State on Montana Television Network stations across the state.
UM Athletic Director Jim O'Day confirmed Wednesday that Missoula station KPAX-TV will originate the broadcast, just as it did for all Big Sky Conference games involving UM this season.
Even better news for UM officials arrived earlier Wednesday when the school passed the 18,000 mark for tickets sold. That's almost 3,000 more than attended last year's first-round game against Cal Poly in Missoula.
"That's great. Holy smokes, I thought we would do well to get 15,000 again," said O'Day.
Meanwhile, the Big Sky announced that both of the Division I Football Championship Division games involving Treasure State schools would be available for free at www.bigskytv.org.
The Big Sky has secured the video streaming rights through the NCAA for both games.
Fans are encouraged to visit the Website between now and Saturday morning to familiarize themselves with the site, and to register for the games.
UM gives thanks for ticket sales, TV deal
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