The defending State B football champion Loyola Rams are off to a winning start to the season once again at 2-0, but coaches and players say they need to be better to achieve last year's success.
"So far we have played three good quarters of football, out of eight, so we have a ways to go before I am happy with where we are at," said Loyola Head Coach Dan Weber.
"We have started a little slower this year and that just takes time to learn it and the more we do it the better we will get at it," said Senior Zach Hollenback.
Last year the Rams slung the ball all over the field with quarterback Bo Hughes and receiver Josh Janssen leading the way. But the offense has taken a different style so far this season.
"With last years team we were a real quick scoring offense and this year it's going to be more slugging it out in the trenches but I believe we have the line to do that this year, and I know we have the running backs to do that and Matt McHugh is progressing as a quarterback as the season goes along," said Weber.
After wins over Manhattan and Jefferson the Rams go to Ronan to play a familiar Chiefs team.
"This is really the start of the season everyone is 0-0 and we really have to come out strong and make a statement," said Hollenback.
While the passing game continues to grow coach Weber knows he can rely on his defense as they start conference play.
"They have done a great job I couldn't ask for anything more from our teams on defense, in our first two ball games they literally had two goal line stands that preserved the wins for us," said Weber.
The Rams will play only their third game of the season Friday as you might remember their first game against Fairfield was canceled because of the weather.
Thursday, March 6 2014 11:20 AM EST2014-03-06 16:20:49 GMT
Montana is the now the thinnest state in the United States. The new Gallup Well-Being Index said residents in people are now deemed thin because of what we eat and do. And many people said they think it
Montana is the now the thinnest state in the United States.
Tuesday, January 28 2014 12:49 PM EST2014-01-28 17:49:45 GMT
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - A 3-year-old grizzly bear that underwent an MRI at Washington State University after suffering seizures at a Montana sanctuary has died. Montana Grizzly Encounter officials say Lucy died late on Jan. 23. >>>SEE THE AMAZING PHOTOS OF MRI PROCEDURE INSIDE STORY>>>
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - A 3-year-old grizzly bear that underwent an MRI at Washington State University after suffering seizures at a Montana sanctuary has died. Montana Grizzly Encounter officials say Lucy died late on Jan. 23. >>>SEE THE AMAZING PHOTOS OF MRI PROCEDURE INSIDE STORY>>>
Friday, March 7 2014 11:50 PM EST2014-03-08 04:50:42 GMT
PORTLAND, Ore. - Zawadi Mungu, proud father of the pride, is now spending time with his cubs. He's a 500-pound mega-carnivore capable of pulling a buffalo to the ground, but Zawadi Mungu now plays a new role: cat toy.
PORTLAND, Ore. - Zawadi Mungu, proud father of the pride, is now spending time with his cubs. He's a 500-pound mega-carnivore capable of pulling a buffalo to the ground, but Zawadi Mungu now plays a new role: cat toy. Last week, the male lion ventured outside with his trio of energetic cubs for the first time, and demonstrated a remarkable tolerance for a flurry of pint-sized attacks on his mane, tail and patience.
Tuesday, March 4 2014 12:06 AM EST2014-03-04 05:06:35 GMT
One of the three victims rescued after an urban avalanche in Missoula passed away, as her husband recovers in the hospital. Family friends said the couple has a lot of support and friends throughout
One of the three victims rescued after an urban avalanche in Missoula passed away, as her husband recovers in the hospital.
Friday, March 7 2014 8:15 PM EST2014-03-08 01:15:05 GMT
The Montanan Veteran's Home in Columbia Falls is gearing up for a wedding this weekend for the granddaughter of a pretty well known resident. Chuck Rhodes joined the National Guard when he was 17. He stayed
The Montanan Veteran's Home in Columbia Falls is gearing up for a wedding this weekend for the granddaughter of a pretty well known resident.
Thursday, February 27 2014 11:05 PM EST2014-02-28 04:05:31 GMT
Gallatin County Sheriff's Search and Rescue in West Yellowstone responded to an injured snowmobiler near West Yellowstone after a man hit a tree. Officials responded around 11:40 a.m. Thursday to the Two
Gallatin County Sheriff's Search and Rescue in West Yellowstone responded to an injured snowmobiler near West Yellowstone after a man hit a tree.
Friday, February 28 2014 11:49 PM EST2014-03-01 04:49:47 GMT
Missoula police say it was a coordinated, city-county effort to pull the three people from the avalanche that destroyed a two-story home on Holly Street in the Rattlesnake area.
Missoula police say it was a coordinated, city-county effort to pull the three people from the avalanche that destroyed a two-story home on Holly Street in the Rattlesnake area.
Thursday, March 6 2014 12:31 PM EST2014-03-06 17:31:31 GMT
The Montana Red Cross has opened a shelter in Livingston for residents, who are evacuated from their homes due to flooding. Assistant Administrative Services Director for the city of Livingston, Breanna
The Montana Red Cross has opened a shelter in Livingston for residents, who are evacuated from their homes due to flooding.
