Akem's Analysis

Akem’s Analysis – Montana Griz opts in; Akem’s preseason Big Sky picks

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In this week’s Akem’s Analysis, Samuel Akem discusses Montana’s recent decision to opt into the house settlement and what it means for the university’s future and its athletics. The change for them was a little last-minute, but in the end, due to the roosting adjustment, they were able to make it work for themselves.

Sammy also makes his 2025 preseason award picks for the Big Sky Conference, some may surprise you, and some may be expected. An article was written last week discussing the potential financial distribution numbers Tennessee Chattanooga could have for its athletics in this first year of revenue sharing. 

0:00 – Intro 
2:23 – Montana Opts Into House Settlement 
16:19 – My Big Sky Preseason Award Picks For 2025 
24:56 – 319 DI Schools Opt Into House Settlement 
30:28 – Projected Financial Distribution In Rev-Share at UTC 
44:32 – Sac State Is Dominating In Recruiting 
51:30 – Final Thoughts 
52:55 – End

About Colter Nuanez

Colter Nuanez is the co-founder and senior writer for Skyline Sports. After spending six years in the newspaper industry with stops at the Missoulian, the Ellensburg Daily Record and the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, the former Washington Newspaper Association Sportswriter of the Year and University of Montana Journalism School graduate ('09) has cultivated a deep passion for sports journalism during his 13-year career covering the Big Sky Conference. In August of 2014, Colter and brother Brooks merged their passions of writing and art to found Skyline Sports.

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