Letter to the Editor - Take a lesson in sportsmanship from the Bobcats

Editor,

Take a lesson from Tommy Mellott.

I was very proud that at end of the Cat-Griz game that he asked for respect for the Griz bus/players when they departed Bozeman. Last year when they departed Missoula his team was shown very good sportsmanship. He made it known on national TV that he did not t want the Griz players given a bad time.

Tommy mentioned that all the players on both teams put their hearts into the game and play their hardest to win all games. With Tommy’s mature attitude why then are both Montana teams from our proud state not respected by their rival in state supporters. I feel you can choose your favorite team but still show good sportsmanship.

Some of our area sports fans and our area coaches fail to show good sportsmanship. They can talk the talk but they fail to walk the walk. Each of us should take on the task of presenting a good example for our community and future generations by showing good sportsmanship.  Rivalry yes, favorites yes, but let’s have an open mind to respect for others … we are Montanans.

Go Cats, go Griz in the playoffs … good luck to you both.

Judy Handstede

Havre