BOZEMAN — For some people, being a Bobcat is about fandom. For others, it’s about family. That’s the case for the Eidens - a name familiar to Montana State football fans because Kenny Eiden is a current team captain. But, he’s not the first Ken Eiden to wear the Bobcat uniform.

“This is my actual helmet. This thing’s really old,” Ken said, holding up his original gear. Ken Eiden III is a former guard and tackle for the Bobcats. “I came here in ’87 and redshirted. My very first game was actually against the University of Florida,” he recalled.

It was an intimidating start to his college football career. Ken played for MSU until 1991 but admitted one lingering disappointment. “Unfortunately, I never did beat the Grizzlies in my time with the Cats, so this is kind of a fun week for that,” h

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