MISSOULA, Mt. — I had the opportunity to speak with Coach Crimson Chin of the Montana University Grizzlies. Crimson is a newcomer to Fake College Football, but has coached at Montana for the entirety of it’s fake existence. Coach Chin was late to the interview due to dinner plans running long but he has amassed a 7-1 record with the Grizzlies so far this year and attributes his success to his team’s strong mental fortitude.

“We are a confident bunch. We believe in our abilities and go into every game with the same mindset. Everyone is gonna give us their best shot and we know it, so we have to make sure we are prepared to take their hardest punch. We just stay confident and believe we are better and try to prove it.”

Some detractors of Montana say that their early season success was due to inferior competition. Coach Chin didn’t seem to be bothered by these remarks as he addressed the naysayers.

“Three of the teams I played have new coaches, the other one I played was the only other #1 this season and I beat him. I play[ed] who is on my schedule and I beat all of them. Winning in this league is hard, that’s why most teams have multiple losses to teams they probably shouldn’t have lost to.”

Many people believe the Big Sky Conference will produce the eventual FCS National Champion. Montana’s head coach had to agree when asked if he though this would be the case.

“I’d be lying if I said no. Us and Montana State have had success so far, and we are two of the best teams in the best conference. Up until this week, we had people thinking we’d never lose.”

Crimson Chin also had a lot to say about how well the Big Sky would stack up against FBS competition.

“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the Big Sky could go toe to toe with the ACC in the FBS. I truly mean that.”

The Grizzlies’ leader has always been very vocal about a mysterious numerical force that guides his decisions during games. He got a far away look in his eyes when asked about the sacrifices and rituals that he performs.

“I, unfortunately, had to make a sacrifice to my unbeaten record and FBS playoff chances this week. I can’t speak on the whereabouts, but I can confirm that every week a sacrifice is made, and I would do anything for our 1212 gods.”

Coach Chin has many opinions about the FCS Coaches Poll and which teams deserve to be ranked in the Top 25. He was very diplomatic when questioned on who he thought would be the teams headed to the FCS Playoffs.

“I think in a couple weeks you’ll see a couple teams lock their playoff spot and really see who is a contender and who is a pretender. I’m still a bit wary of some teams though. I’m excited for week 12.”

At this point the coach stood up and left the studio recording room in order to deposit part of his dinner in the nearest wastebasket before returning to the chair. He addressed the rumors that Montana was going to pull out all the stops in order to keep him in the coaching position at the end of the year.

“I plan on moving to the FBS full time next season. I love Montana, but I wanna play with the best and know many of the fine FCS coaches are planning the same as me. Montana will always hold a special place in my heart, but I belong in the FBS.”

I asked Coach Chin if he had any final words as we wrapped up our interview and he was very direct and to-the-point.

“1.) 1212 is our lord and savior.

2.) FCS > FBS

3.) @FIU and @BGSU I challenge you bums to a 2v2. I’ll play with whoever, you two ain’t shit and I’ll beat the brakes off you with whoever.”

For FSPN, this has been Joshua Average.