Montana State University Bozeman - Montanan Yearbook (Bozeman, MT)

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The Doobie Brothers The band itself, consisting of Tom Johnston, Little John Hartman. Keith Knudsen and Jeff 'Skunk’ Baxter, seemed to be oscillating back and forth as often as their music. Their first exit came after an inspiring performance of Jesus is Just Alright With Me,” but they were far from finished. They returned for an encore, playing Long Train Hunnin’.” The crowd was not yet satisfied, and were on their feet clapping, until the group finally returned for a second encore, consisting of All Across the Nation. a bow by the twelve member band, and a grand finale of Listen to the Music.” AiwJrrwn Andrrwn The evening was started off with the appearance of Silver. The five member band got the crowd started, closing their portion of the evening’s entertainment with their hit Bang Shang-a-Lang.”

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Friday night, October 22, The Doobie Brothers invaded the Fieldhouse for the first concert of the year. They tore right into China Grove,” and the near capacity crowd ate it up. They continued with other well-known songs, going back and forth between hard rock and some rather mellow music.

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 The 1976 edition of the MSU Bobcats, picked for fourth by Biff Sky Coaches, opened their season with impressive back to back wins over North Dakota and North Dakota State. After a disappointing loss to Fresno State and former MSU coach Jim Sweeney, the Bobcats proceeded to win their next 10 consecutive games, taking the Big Sky Conference Title and an unprecedented National Championship along the way. Kofet«n Coach Sonny Holland became the win-ningest coach in MSU history with a six year record of 41 w ins, 23 losses, including five victories in a row over the Montana Grizzlies. Holland was named Big Sky Coach of the Year for the second time and Kodak District VIII Coach of the Year. Holland's Bobcats averaged 17 points per game and led the nation in rushing w ith 287 yards per game. Sand«ri