MISSOULA –

The University of Montana is participating in the inaugural “Pledge Your Allegiance for College Colors Day” spirit competition and is asking for fan support to help win the College Colors Day Spirit Cup and $10,000 toward the general scholarship fund.

By visiting http://www.espn.com/collegecolorsday, Griz fans can register to pledge their allegiance to UM as the school with the most college spirit and loyal fan base. All registrants are entered to win weekly $50 gift cards from ESPN Shop and one of two grand prizes, including a $500 college shopping spree at ESPN Shop.

College Colors Day is an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that embody the college experience by encouraging fans across America to wear their favorite college or university apparel throughout the day on Friday, Aug. 31.

The spirit competition is presented by The Collegiate Licensing Company, a division of IMG College, and NCAA Football.

Additional information on College Colors Day and other UM licensing promotions can be found on UM’s official licensing Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/getyourgrizon.

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