06-22-2010 10:28 PM

MISSOULA — The University of Montana plans to hire an outside firm to assess its athletics department and gather information that will help guide the program for the next five to 10 years.

Athletics director Jim O’Day says he’s hoping the assessment can start within the next few weeks, with results available in late fall. Private money will be used to pay the $15,000 to $25,000 cost of the study. A contract hasn’t been signed yet.

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