The Day o the "M"

As the team winds down from an extremely busy day we have a chance to reflect. The day began with a breakfast that would clog the artery's and stop any mortal team in their tracks. The biscuits and gravy are just what the team needed to power through the activities that laid ahead. The team started the day with a bus ride to the rafting launch point on the Alberton Gorge. The bus ride was not totally uneventful as we had to make two unscheduled roadside stops for players who were not exactly feeling well.

We arrived at Montana River Guides where we had a short safety lesson before launching three full rafts into the Clark Fork river. Coaches Emmert, Howard, and Von Weller were the brave three that had the chance to attack the river in their own individual rafts. Players and coaches alike enjoyed floating down the river, watching bald eagles overhead, and just having a great time.

Once we were finished at the river we headed back into Missoula where we hiked up to the infamous "M" at the University of Montana. It was a tough and tiring hike in that afternoon heat, but everybody made it to the top where we took a great team picture. After we made our way back down the moutain we grabbed our football gear and headed into the Grizzlies football stadium for practice. Regardless of their tired condition, players were focused and worked hard through a very hot but fun football practice.

We came back to the ranch at about 7:30 where we had a great meal of Traeger chicken, pasta salad, and cake for dessert. It was a great day...everyone should sleep very well tonight! Tomorrow we are looking forward to heading into the ghost town of Garnet for biking and a tour!

Coach Rankin

p.s. Photos from the rafting trip should be posted in the next couple days.