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Screamin_Eagle174
September 23rd, 2013, 04:54 PM
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#2 Eastern Washington Eagles (2-1, 0-0 BSC) AT #4 Sam Houston State Bearkats (3-1, 0-0 SLC)


Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 • Noon Pacific
Bowers Stadium (12,976) • Huntsville, Texas




THE GAME
TV: Broadcast regionally on Comcast, including Comcast SportsNet Northwest.
Radio: 700 ESPN Spokane (http://spokaneradio.com/player/kxlxam.html)
Live Stats: http://www.gobearkats.com/liveStats/liveStats.dbml


THE HISTORY
Series: SHSU leads 2-0. (http://cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_iaa/bigsky/eastern_washington/opponents_records.php?teamid=2866)
Last Meeting: SHSU won 45-42 in Cheney in the 2012 semifinals. Box Score (http://goeags.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/Statistics/12-15-12.htm)


THE LINKS
EWU Roster: http://goeags.com/sports/m-footbl/2013-14/roster
SHSU Roster: http://www.gobearkats.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19900&SPID=11345&SPSID=92958
Spokesman-Review: http://www.spokesman.com/eagles/
Huntsville Item: http://itemonline.com/SHSUbearkats
Twitter Feeds: @BearkatSports (https://twitter.com/BearkatSports) @EWUAthletics (https://twitter.com/EWUAthletics)
SHSU Fan Forum:KatFans.com (http://katfans.com/forum/index.php?board=2.0)
EWU Fan Forum: The Red Zone (http://www.bigskyfans.com/eagles/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=28f5bf8cd232698700c459945179b27a)




Eastern Washington University head coach Beau Baldwin doesn’t hide the fact there is a revenge factor at play this week, but he’s simply calling it human nature.


Baldwin’s second-ranked Eagles take on fourth-ranked Sam Houston State, the same team that ended their season a year ago at Roos Field in the semifinals of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs. Kickoff Saturday (Sept. 28) at Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, Texas, is 12:07 p.m. Pacific time in a game televised live on Comcast SportsNet Northwest.


The Eastern-Sam Houston State game is a rematch of last year’s 45-42 loss in the semifinals of the FCS Playoffs on Dec. 15, 2012, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. In that game, Eastern scored 42 second-half points to rally from a 35-0 deficit and nearly pull off the improbable comeback.


“There is a pride factor – no question,” said Baldwin. “There is a different feel to this game for us because of the tough loss we had to them in the semifinals. To Sam Houston State’s credit, they did a great job against us, they had a great team and they do again this year. We love getting another shot at them – it’s not a revenge factor but it is human nature for players to want to keep fighting back. And our players are no different.”


...
http://goeags.com/sports/m-footbl/2013-14/Releases/13fbSep16SHSUPreview

Screamin_Eagle174
September 23rd, 2013, 04:54 PM
THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW
Numbers 45 and 42 etched in minds of EWU players (http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/sep/23/numbers-45-and-42-etched-minds-ewu-players/) (9/24)
Eagles WR Clark had to wait his turn to shine (http://www.spokesman.com/eagles/stories/2013/sep/25/eagles-wr-clark-had-to-wait-his-turn-to-shine/) (9/25)
Eagles look to pay back Bearkats (http://www.spokesman.com/eagles/stories/2013/sep/26/eagles-look-to-pay-back-bearkats/) (9/26)
Eagles don’t feel the heat - yet (http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/sportslink/2013/sep/28/eagles-dont-feel-heat-yet/) (9/27)


THE HUNTSVILLE ITEM
Fourth-ranked Kats begin work for ‘heavyweight’ clash against No. 2 Eastern Washington (http://itemonline.com/sports/x703121783/BEARKAT-FOOTBALL-Fourth-ranked-Kats-begin-work-for-heavyweight-clash-against-No-2-Eastern-Washington) (9/24)
Sam Houston State vs. Eastern Washington — Expect the unexpected (http://itemonline.com/SHSUbearkats/x134964844/Sam-Houston-State-vs-Eastern-Washington-Expect-the-unexpected) (9/25)
BEARKAT GAMEDAY — Newcomers making immediate impact (http://itemonline.com/sports/x2112882953/BEARKAT-GAMEDAY-Newcomers-making-immediate-impact) (9/28)


THE SPORTS NETWORK
EWU-Sam Houston too much of an exception (http://sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/writers/infcshuddle/index.htm) (9/25)


GOBEARKATS.com
SHSU-EWU Biggest Game Ever at Bowers (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=92955&SPID=11345&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=209268782&DB_OEM_ID=19900) (9/26)
Black Swarm ready for EWU offense (http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=92955&SPID=11345&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=209268942&DB_OEM_ID=19900) (9/27)


BLEACHERREPORT
FCS College Football: Previewing Eastern Washington vs. Sam Houston State (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1787944-fcs-college-football-previewing-eastern-washington-vs-sam-houston-state) (9/26)


KBTX.com
[VIDEO] - Sam Houston State Game Notes vs Eastern Washingto (http://www.kbtx.com/sports/headlines/Sam-Houston-State-Game-Notes-vs-Eastern-Washington-225098512.html) (9/24)

THE HERD
September 23rd, 2013, 04:59 PM
How many guys did the BearKats lose on D from last year? I know they lost the twin brothers that played LB and Safety, but was wondering if you guys lost a lot more on D or not. I know most of your Offense is back, at least the big names.....Bell, Flanders, Sincere etc.

Twentysix
September 23rd, 2013, 05:01 PM
This game has been long awaited, we all know EWU is pretty good but SHSU is still a huge question mark riding on the coat tails of the last two years.

Grizalltheway
September 23rd, 2013, 05:03 PM
Eastern by a TD or less.

Sammy94
September 23rd, 2013, 05:11 PM
Turnovers will be key, who ever turns the ball over the most will lose.

http://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/19900/pdf/fbrelease.pdf

Twentysix
September 23rd, 2013, 05:20 PM
Turnovers will be key, who ever turns the ball over the most will lose.

http://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/19900/pdf/fbrelease.pdf

I feel like points are actually the key. I predict whoever scores more points will win.

msupokes1
September 23rd, 2013, 05:25 PM
I am setting the over/under at 100. What do you think?

Sammy94
September 23rd, 2013, 05:27 PM
I am setting the over/under at 100. What do you think?

It will be close to that. If offense is something you like then this game is for you, if defensive games are more your thing, find a different game.

gotts
September 23rd, 2013, 05:30 PM
First one to three stops wins?

Sam_Kats
September 23rd, 2013, 05:33 PM
Kats return 5 starters from last year's defense plus adding TCU transfer Tanner Brock.

Key for our D will be to contain Adams. He won't have those 6'5" WR's like he did last year. Those will win you match ups against ANY team.

EWU hasn't shown they can stop the run which isn't a good recipe against the #1 rushing & scoring offense in FCS.

Longest current home winning streak on the line (17). EWU is a much improved team & should be a GREAT game.

Bogus Megapardus
September 23rd, 2013, 05:43 PM
My team has a bye week. This a great opportunity for me to see a game showing how FCS football is supposed to be played.

Drblankstare
September 23rd, 2013, 09:27 PM
What's the highest combined FCS score ever? Whatever that is, plus 14. This will be fun to watch if you like offense.

Bison56
September 23rd, 2013, 09:32 PM
First team to punt loses. :)

Bisonoline
September 23rd, 2013, 09:39 PM
Would love to see this game.

Tubakat2014
September 23rd, 2013, 09:41 PM
First team with a scoreless drive loses- simple as that.

MR. CHICKEN
September 23rd, 2013, 09:50 PM
What's the highest combined FCS score ever? Whatever that is, plus 14. This will be fun to watch if you like offense.

WHAT AH COOD FIND!

FCS RECORD

WEBER STATE.........73
PORTLAND STATE....68.....IN 4 Q'S....OCT. 23, 2007


FBS RECORD...........MODERN DAY

NAVY..................74
NORTH TEXAS......62......IN 4Q'S....NOV. 10TH, 2007


ARKANSAS......71
KENTUCKY......63......IN 7 OT'S....NOV. 1ST, 2003


GEORGIA TECH......222
CUMBERLAND........0...................OCT. 7TH,1916


D-II RECORD 1968

NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY.......104
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE.......32

Bisonator
September 23rd, 2013, 09:54 PM
I don't know, games like this usually don't live up to the hype. We'll see but I'm guessing one team takes control and wins by a couple scores or more.

Bison Fan in NW MN
September 23rd, 2013, 10:02 PM
SHSU wins 35-31

Sam_Kats
September 23rd, 2013, 10:05 PM
SHSU wins 35-31

I like it.

Bearkat 41
September 23rd, 2013, 10:11 PM
I tend to agree with Bisonator's thought. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. The Kats secondary has been a question mark, but I don't think we did much scheme wise against Texas Southern or IWU other than put guys out there and let them play. My guess would be that you will see a different look from the defense than they have had, possibly the same scheme they used at Texas A&M. Adams is a really good QB, but he's not Johnny Manziel. As for the SHSU offense, I am not convinced that EWU has made that much of a difference in their defense for me to think they will shut the Kats down. A big key for our offense is the addition of Torrance Williams who missed most of last year with a nagging injury. He is small, but is tough as nails and likely faster than anybody on either team. EWU might have a burner or two in their secondary though, I haven't studied that much about them. He gives us a deep threat that we didn't have last year and with the tight ends getting more involved in the offense it isn't as simple as stacking the box and stopping Flanders.

I'm betting that there will be more points than last years game in Cheney.

Bison Fan in NW MN
September 23rd, 2013, 10:26 PM
I like it.

You should....xthumbsupx

SHSU had a very good defense 2 yrs ago and a good one last year. Playing at home is a big advantage this time of year. Plus EWU's run defense is not that good with that being the Kats strength.

dewey
September 23rd, 2013, 10:33 PM
A lot of interesting story lines in this game. I will be certainly be watching the ESPN ticker.

Go SHSU!

Dewey

Red & Black
September 23rd, 2013, 10:38 PM
TSN has this as the "non-conference game of the year". Can't wait, should be a good one.


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Drblankstare
September 23rd, 2013, 10:41 PM
WHAT AH COOD FIND!

FCS RECORD

WEBER STATE.........73
PORTLAND STATE....68.....IN 4 Q'S....OCT. 23, 2007


FBS RECORD...........MODERN DAY

NAVY..................74
NORTH TEXAS......62......IN 4Q'S....NOV. 10TH, 2007


ARKANSAS......71
KENTUCKY......63......IN 7 OT'S....NOV. 1ST, 2003


GEORGIA TECH......222
CUMBERLAND........0...................OCT. 7TH,1916


D-II RECORD 1968

NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY.......104
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE.......32

I think it will be high scoring, but I don't think it will be quite that much. Wow that's a lot of offense. Thanks for looking that up.

Nickels
September 23rd, 2013, 10:51 PM
EWU's KO returner better take a knee or he might get destroyed by our freshmsn kicker. :P

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TILIS-BisonFan
September 23rd, 2013, 10:56 PM
defense clearly optional

chattownmocs
September 23rd, 2013, 10:59 PM
Why is SHSU ranked behind EWU again?

dudeitsaid
September 23rd, 2013, 11:13 PM
Why is SHSU ranked behind EWU again?

Who knows. People have their reasons. IMO it's always tough to tell this early into the season where teams really are. I wouldn't be offended at all if it was switched. But this game should say a lot about both teams by the time it is over.

SHSU will be playing for their home crowd with an opportunity to claim more bragging rights. EWU will be coming for revenge (regardless of what coach Baldwin says). Adams had a lot of success against SHSU in the 2nd half, and with a full game ahead of him, it could be interesting. But SHSU will have schemed him, no doubt, and if they can play man on the receivers as effectively as Toledo did, it could be a tough day for the Eagles. But I'm guessing SHSU will not be at that level, and our receivers may not be last years, but they are very good, and can still do a lot of damage.

I think this will be a lot different than last years game, and will be more of a seesaw battle. I don't know who will win, honestly. Advantage probably goes to SHSU being at home, but I think the Eagles and Adams pull it off in a nail-biter!

Grizalltheway
September 23rd, 2013, 11:14 PM
Why is SHSU ranked behind EWU again?

Houston Baptist, Texas Southern, Incarnate Word. Think long and hard about that.

dudeitsaid
September 23rd, 2013, 11:22 PM
TSN has this as the "non-conference game of the year". Can't wait, should be a good one.


And this may be the best week in FCS football! Three games pitting top 10 teams against one another:

#2 EWU vs #4 SHSU
#1 NDSU vs #6 SDSU
#5 N Iowa vs #9 McNeese

And of course, there are other intriguing match-ups with ranked teams and teams on the bubble. It would be nice to have about 10 TV's. Should make for some very exciting action. Of course, EWU vs SHSU is number one, but I'd love to see the NDSU vs SDSU game as well.

chattownmocs
September 23rd, 2013, 11:25 PM
Houston Baptist, Texas Southern, Incarnate Word. Think long and hard about that.

So why is NDSU ranked first?

Sam_Kats
September 23rd, 2013, 11:34 PM
Houston Baptist, Texas Southern, Incarnate Word. Think long and hard about that.

UIW & HBU both beat Ok Panhandle St by 3 scores. I could care less about the 2-5 spots...personally, I think they're all interchangeable at this point.

Squealofthepig
September 24th, 2013, 01:10 AM
UIW & HBU both beat Ok Panhandle St by 3 scores. I could care less about the 2-5 spots...personally, I think they're all interchangeable at this point.

There's also a clustering of teams (like SHSU and EWU) at the top and a LOT of scrambling and guesswork from 7 on down to the thirties, honestly. I have EWU ranked above SHSU based mostly on their road PAC 10 win, but the result of this game will have me re-evaluating - although, absent a blowout, I imagine both will stay in my top ten (same with NDSU and SDSU after their game). Such a great week!

Sammy94
September 24th, 2013, 08:54 AM
52-38 Kats

http://itemonline.com/sports/x703121783/BEARKAT-FOOTBALL-Fourth-ranked-Kats-begin-work-for-heavyweight-clash-against-No-2-Eastern-Washington

Gil Dobie
September 24th, 2013, 09:34 AM
Adams family will be tough to stop.

BisonFan02
September 24th, 2013, 10:57 AM
So why is NDSU ranked first?

Undefeated, defending champs with an FBS win....returned 20 starters from last year...couldn't tell ya I guess.

NoDak 4 Ever
September 24th, 2013, 10:58 AM
Undefeated, defending champs with an FBS win....returned 20 starters from last year...couldn't tell ya I guess.

You forgot the best ****ing team in FCS and over half of FBS.

Sam_Kats
September 24th, 2013, 11:44 AM
I think it was joke, guys. Calm down.

NoDak 4 Ever
September 24th, 2013, 11:48 AM
I think it was joke, guys. Calm down.

out of chattown? He's serious.

chattownmocs
September 24th, 2013, 01:33 PM
Undefeated, defending champs with an FBS win....returned 20 starters from last year...couldn't tell ya I guess.

By the same logic SHSU should be ranked 2. A little slow?

Professor Chaos
September 24th, 2013, 01:52 PM
By the same logic SHSU should be ranked 2. A little slow?
Sam Houston returns 10 starters from last years team and has yet to have a top 50 FBS win thus their #5 ranking. Try to keep up.

chattownmocs
September 24th, 2013, 02:53 PM
Sam Houston returns 10 starters from last years team and has yet to have a top 50 FBS win thus their #5 ranking. Try to keep up.

Who has a top 50 FBS win?

Professor Chaos
September 24th, 2013, 03:01 PM
Who has a top 50 FBS win?
To this point, NDSU and EWU: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/sagarin/2013/team/

chattownmocs
September 24th, 2013, 03:04 PM
To this point, NDSU and EWU: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/sagarin/2013/team/

Oh so you used some idiots computer to attempt to heighten a win over a bad team? Par for the course.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 24th, 2013, 03:14 PM
Oh so you used some idiots computer to attempt to heighten a win over a bad team? Par for the course.

Neither NDSU or EWU have played the Mocs this year. xcoffeex

Grizalltheway
September 24th, 2013, 03:18 PM
Oh so you used some idiots computer to attempt to heighten a win over a bad team? Par for the course.
And you, a tremendous idiot yourself, are trying to argue that Sam should be ahead of Eastern based on their wins over the sisters of the poor that I mentioned.

Professor Chaos
September 24th, 2013, 03:23 PM
Oh so you used some idiots computer to attempt to heighten a win over a bad team? Par for the course.
This will be my last response to you before you derail this thread any worse. Any major ranking system that already has data out there has Kansas St in the top 50:

Billingsley (http://www.cfrc.com/Ratings_2013/WK_4.htm)
Massey (http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?141236-2-EWU-at-4-SHSU-Game-Thread/page5)
Sagarin (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/sagarin/2013/team/)

I'm sure your pharmaceutical induced mind has much a much better ranking system in it where UT Martin is top 10 in the country and K State is in the 200s but the fact is that your baseless perceptions about the quality of any football team carries about as much weight as your Subway apron.

Sam_Kats
September 24th, 2013, 03:56 PM
Whew...glad that's over!

deez_na
September 24th, 2013, 04:09 PM
Eastern Washington gets revenge from last year. EW 49-45

msupokes1
September 24th, 2013, 04:20 PM
I hope SHSU does the Southland proud, as they have done the last few years. This weekend will tell a lot. Their defense has looked suspect in their first few games. This game will truly challenge them. There is no doubt that offense is good. Excited to see this one play out.

katstrapper
September 24th, 2013, 04:34 PM
This game has been long awaited, we all know EWU is pretty good but SHSU is still a huge question mark riding on the coat tails of the last two years.

Same thing said last year and Kats ended up in NC game for second year in a row. What huge question mark is there?

i do know this, Kats are 5-0 the last two years vs the Big Sky in the playoffs. Any question?

tomq04
September 24th, 2013, 04:37 PM
If EWU wins I wouldn't be shocked by a sweep of the big sky. That being said, Montana and Montana St have a tendency to play with an unknown amount of fury against EWU, I would be more afraid of the Griz game than the home game against Montana state game.

go eags! It was a cold day last december in cheney... :(

TheRevSFA
September 24th, 2013, 04:47 PM
Kats top rushing game vs weak rushing defense.

EWU's passing game vs a not so great secondary.

I think Sam takes it..1,239-1,232 Gonna be a nail biter at the end.

kingkat99
September 24th, 2013, 05:15 PM
Same thing said last year and Kats ended up in NC game for second year in a row. What huge question mark is there?

i do know this, Kats are 5-0 the last two years vs the Big Sky in the playoffs. Any question?

Our Secondary is an enormous question mark. And we haven't played anyone that we weren't 40+ point favorites or that wasn't a 40+ point favorite over us, so yes I would say we have the question mark of are we good or not.

Red & Black
September 24th, 2013, 08:28 PM
Oh so you used some idiots computer to attempt to heighten a win over a bad team? Par for the course.

Say what you will about Oregon State, they were an AP top 25 team when we played them. Since then, they have gone 3-0 against FBS competition. Granted two of the teams they beat (Hawaii and San Diego State) are not that great, but they are still 3-1 at this point, with their only loss being to EWU.

I wouldn't say OSU is a "bad" team.

chattownmocs
September 24th, 2013, 08:38 PM
And you, a tremendous idiot yourself, are trying to argue that Sam should be ahead of Eastern based on their wins over the sisters of the poor that I mentioned.

If NDSU.is ranked 1st, Sam Houston State should be ranked 2nd. End of story. The really problem is thy you think this is some sort of college basketball resume contest before selection Sunday. It is a college football poll after 4 weeks.

chattownmocs
September 24th, 2013, 08:42 PM
This will be my last response to you before you derail this thread any worse. Any major ranking system that already has data out there has Kansas St in the top 50:

Billingsley (http://www.cfrc.com/Ratings_2013/WK_4.htm)
Massey (http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?141236-2-EWU-at-4-SHSU-Game-Thread/page5)
Sagarin (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaab/sagarin/2013/team/)

I'm sure your pharmaceutical induced mind has much a much better ranking system in it where UT Martin is top 10 in the country and K State is in the 200s but the fact is that your baseless perceptions about the quality of any football team carries about as much weight as your Subway apron.

There is no computer ranking that is worth a grain of salt 4 weeks into the year. Now go fry me some French fries.

chattownmocs
September 24th, 2013, 08:46 PM
Say what you will about Oregon State, they were an AP top 25 team when we played them. Since then, they have gone 3-0 against FBS competition. Granted two of the teams they beat (Hawaii and San Diego State) are not that great, but they are still 3-1 at this point, with their only loss being to EWU.

I wouldn't say OSU is a "bad" team.

I certainly think they are better than Kansas State. O also don't think its much more impressive than getting blown out by A&M while putting up big offensive numbers.

Twentysix
September 24th, 2013, 09:14 PM
Same thing said last year and Kats ended up in NC game for second year in a row. What huge question mark is there?

i do know this, Kats are 5-0 the last two years vs the Big Sky in the playoffs. Any question?

Only homer-ism could blind you that much. SHSU has played no one to prove whether they are the same animal they have been the last two years. This game will be SHSU's first real benchmark.

Twentysix
September 24th, 2013, 09:15 PM
If NDSU.is ranked 1st, Sam Houston State should be ranked 2nd. End of story. The really problem is thy you think this is some sort of college basketball resume contest before selection Sunday. It is a college football poll after 4 weeks.

NDSU has a quality FBS win, on top of being the reigning champ. SHSU has no quality win. You are daft.

kingkat99
September 24th, 2013, 09:30 PM
Only homer-ism could blind you that much. SHSU has played no one to prove whether they are the same animal they have been the last two years. This game will be SHSU's first real benchmark.

I couldn't agree more.

Grizalltheway
September 24th, 2013, 09:56 PM
If NDSU.is ranked 1st, Sam Houston State should be ranked 2nd. End of story. The really problem is thy you think this is some sort of college basketball resume contest before selection Sunday. It is a college football poll after 4 weeks.

So it should be based entirely on what happened last season? Please, for the love of all that is good and holy, tell me you don't actually vote in any kind of relevant poll.

chattownmocs
September 24th, 2013, 10:01 PM
NDSU has a quality FBS win, on top of being the reigning champ. SHSU has no quality win. You are daft.

Again with the quality win nonsense. This is not college basketball.

chattownmocs
September 24th, 2013, 10:04 PM
So it should be based entirely on what happened last season? Please, for the love of all that is good and holy, tell me you don't actually vote in any kind of relevant poll.

Apparently you think teams should be rewarded for scheduling beatable FBS teams without elite level talent. This idea that computer rankings shoot out a reliable ranking after 4 weeks is equally ridiculous.

NoDak 4 Ever
September 24th, 2013, 10:11 PM
Again with the quality win nonsense. This is not college basketball.

Pretty much every conversation with you is nonsense. This is a thread dedicated to 2 top 5 teams in the FCS. Go play in your own unranked thread.

chattownmocs
September 24th, 2013, 10:19 PM
Pretty much every conversation with you is nonsense. This is a thread dedicated to 2 top 5 teams in the FCS. Go play in your own unranked thread.

How about you kick rocks. This is a thread about EWU vs SHSU something that the bandwagon/football newbie NDSU have nothing to do with. Id say SHSU and EWUs ranking in relation to one another has a lot more to do with it than a meaningless computer ranking of one of NDSUs opponents.

Twentysix
September 24th, 2013, 10:21 PM
How about you kick rocks. This is a thread about EWU cs SHSU something that the bandwagon/football newbie NDSU have nothing. Id say SHSU and EWUs ranking in relation to won another has a lot more to do withit than a meaningless computer ranking of one of NDSUs opponents.

Go home, you are drunk.

NoDak 4 Ever
September 24th, 2013, 10:29 PM
How about you kick rocks. This is a thread about EWU vs SHSU something that the bandwagon/football newbie NDSU have nothing to do with. Id say SHSU and EWUs ranking in relation to one another has a lot more to do with it than a meaningless computer ranking of one of NDSUs opponents.

These teams have become rivals with NDSU in that they are the last team we played in each of the last 3 years. You came in here to **** on everything just like you usually do.

God damn, maybe I won't miss you when you disappear next week.

Bisonator
September 24th, 2013, 10:38 PM
Apparently you think teams should be rewarded for scheduling beatable FBS teams without elite level talent. This idea that computer rankings shoot out a reliable ranking after 4 weeks is equally ridiculous.

OK smart guy why don't you tell us how you would rank them and your justification for said ranking.

This should be good. xlolx

Twentysix
September 24th, 2013, 10:39 PM
OK smart guy why don't you tell us how you would rank them and your justification for said ranking.

This should be good. xlolx

It's funny cause the team he is talking about was in on the National Title conversation late in the season last year.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2012/week/12

#1 in the BCS in week 12. "Weak fbs teams"

NoDak 4 Ever
September 24th, 2013, 10:44 PM
OK smart guy why don't you tell us how you would rank them and your justification for said ranking.

This should be good. xlolx

Oh don't even try. He's trying to compare everybody to chatty who is going to get skull****ed by Bama to end its lousy 5 or 6 win season.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 24th, 2013, 11:50 PM
Neither NDSU or EWU have played the Mocs this year. xcoffeex

xlolx ... Chattownmocs recommended my post that was ripping on his team. Talk about dense. xlolx

Sam_Kats
September 25th, 2013, 09:05 AM
This is brutal. Anyone got anything on the ACTUAL GAME!?!?! You know, the NATIONAL GAME OF THE WEEK!!!!

It will be interesting to see our defense back...we've been pretty vanilla (due to playing pretty VANILLA teams) lately.

IBleedYellow
September 25th, 2013, 09:16 AM
Why in the world are NDSU fans and Chatt talking about NDSU in a EWU vs SHSU thread.


Goodness guys.

I picked SHSU to win in Clenz pick'em. So they probably will be really close to losing. Here is hoping that it's balls hot down there on Saturday.

Sam_Kats
September 25th, 2013, 09:19 AM
Supposed to cool off a bit - high around 90, small chance of rain.

kalm
September 25th, 2013, 09:38 AM
Supposed to cool off a bit - high around 90, small chance of rain.

88 and humid. Just like Corvallis a few weeks back.

Bisonator
September 25th, 2013, 10:11 AM
It'll be interesting to see what Fritz has planned against Adams. Can the Kats play straight up man to man? Will they blitz much? Got to play assignment football and don't lose contain against him. On EWU's side I think they are gonna have to be able to run the ball better and stop Flanders. Get some hits on Bell early and often. I just don't see their defense stopping anyone yet though.

My guess is 42-31 Kats. They jump out early again and play better in the second half then they did last game.

Sam_Kats
September 25th, 2013, 10:17 AM
The scheme is what the scheme is...I'm guessing they dial up the pressure vs Adams & force some early throws. If he makes the throws, so be it. Negative plays (INC passes) force 3rd & longs & I think that's how you beat a good QB. I'd love to see Tanner Brock spy Adams all night, that way the DE's can go ahead & pin their ears back. Of course, changing it up is ALWAYS the key.

I'd love to see Sam slow down the offense just a bit & grind them with Flanders/Sincere/Hill. It limits EWU's possessions & they haven't shown to stop the run.

Sammy94
September 25th, 2013, 10:31 AM
I think Sam did a great job with containment against Johnny Football, we didn't let his legs beat us. I think the WR corps of A&M well the 6'5 Evans gave our secondary fits but he made Alabama's look bad also. I see us running the same scheme against EWU (3-3-5) with Fielo or Brock spying on Adams as they did with Manziel. I also see our offense slow it down as long as we are ahead.

robsnotes4u
September 25th, 2013, 10:46 AM
I think the most interest thing is the game is how quickly the momentum can change. Both teams have to keep their foot on the gas pedal you can go from 14 up to 7 down very quickly. Neither of these teams will be out of it until the final whistle. So many weapons. Fun to watch.

38-28 SHSU, home field, and playing a game against Johnny Football carry them through this game.

Grizalltheway
September 25th, 2013, 10:58 AM
I think the most interest thing is the game is how quickly the momentum can change. Both teams have to keep their foot on the gas pedal you can go from 14 up to 7 down very quickly. Neither of these teams will be out of it until the final whistle. So many weapons. Fun to watch.

38-28 SHSU, home field, and playing a game against Johnny Football carry them through this game.

I'm guessing Sam will have learned their lesson on that, considering they nearly blew a 35-0 halftime lead agains EWU last year.

IBleedYellow
September 25th, 2013, 11:06 AM
Kat fans, honest question:

Do you guys still get burned in the second half this year as bad as last year? You guys would lose games in the second half because you simply weren't conditioned enough.

kingkat99
September 25th, 2013, 11:15 AM
Kat fans, honest question:

Do you guys still get burned in the second half this year as bad as last year? You guys would lose games in the second half because you simply weren't conditioned enough.

Probably. With our **** Sandwich OOC schedule we haven't had any starters play an entire game yet.

kalm
September 25th, 2013, 11:17 AM
I actually would like to see VA pull it down and run it more than he did against Toledo. He had several plays where he pulled up short and threw incompletions when he had acres in front of him.

And yes, if I were Sam, I'd definitely blitz. If I'm Baldwin, I'm expecting this and need to get the draw and screen game going.

But obviously, the most interesting battle will be EWU's front 7 against the run. We gave up a ton of yards against Toledo on the ground, but actually played really well through the middle of that game when our offense stalled. Toledo had 36 minutes T.O.P., dominating us in the 2nd and 3rd quarters and yet it was still just a 2 point game in the 4th quarter.

Sam is really good, and really fast, but I don't think as good as OSU and Toledo. This game might actually slow down for us a bit.

IBleedYellow
September 25th, 2013, 11:20 AM
Probably. With our **** Sandwich OOC schedule we haven't had any starters play an entire game yet.

I don't buy that as an excuse. If you have a good strength and conditioning program your team shouldn't be gassed dependent upon how long they play in your OOC games. Unless you are stating you haven't seen your starters play an entire game yet, then that makes sense.

Back to the question: Has your conditioning improved?

Sammy94
September 25th, 2013, 11:26 AM
Back to the question: Has your conditioning improved?

I think it was answered. We don't know. We have yet to see if it has or not. 2/3rd stringers are playing the 3rd and 4th quarters in the first 4 games.

IBleedYellow
September 25th, 2013, 11:32 AM
I think it was answered. We don't know. We have yet to see if it has or not. 2/3rd stringers are playing the 3rd and 4th quarters in the first 4 games.

Whoops, sorry, I meant to remove that part after I realized how he answered the question.

kingkat99
September 25th, 2013, 11:34 AM
I think it was answered. We don't know. We have yet to see if it has or not. 2/3rd stringers are playing the 3rd and 4th quarters in the first 4 games.


This...Our starters have yet to play a full game. most have yet to play 3 qtrs.

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 25th, 2013, 11:42 AM
Kats will only need 3 quarters to dump EWU. A halftime score like last year wouldn't surprise me at all. Unless SHSU turns the ball over a lot they win this big.

Tubakat2014
September 25th, 2013, 12:37 PM
Kat fans, honest question:

Do you guys still get burned in the second half this year as bad as last year? You guys would lose games in the second half because you simply weren't conditioned enough.

Interesting question. I honestly don't know the answer, either. With the game against A&M, we fell off the cliff pretty quickly in the second half, but what FCS team would fare much better against the Aggies? Against HBU we never struggled at any point in the game, and against Incarnate Word and Texas Southern, we actually started slow and finished strong.

Like it's been said around here, this is the first true test of how playoff-ready the Bearkats are. Unlike last season, however, the Southland seems to be a bit stronger which means we'll have more benchmarks along the way.

Texas
September 25th, 2013, 12:54 PM
If NDSU.is ranked 1st, Sam Houston State should be ranked 2nd. End of story. The really problem is thy you think this is some sort of college basketball resume contest before selection Sunday. It is a college football poll after 4 weeks.

Quite frankly nobody really gives a **** about rankings. We were ranked lower than MSU/UM past 3 years. Doesn't matter as long as we get a chance to finish the job in Frisco.

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fmrbearkat
September 25th, 2013, 01:02 PM
I don't buy that as an excuse. If you have a good strength and conditioning program your team shouldn't be gassed dependent upon how long they play in your OOC games. Unless you are stating you haven't seen your starters play an entire game yet, then that makes sense.

Back to the question: Has your conditioning improved?

Our defense played the entire game against A&M and they ran around 90 plays. Tanner Brock, Eric Fielo and Beuchamp only missed 5-10 snaps total. They were all 3 on the field together nearly every snap the entire game including kickoff, punt, and punt return. Conditioning will not be an issue.

Twentysix
September 25th, 2013, 01:09 PM
More important than conditioning is science.

IBleedYellow
September 25th, 2013, 01:32 PM
More important than conditioning is science.

More important than...

Screw it.

SALT!!

Twentysix
September 25th, 2013, 01:37 PM
More important than...

Screw it.

SALT!!

Yeap.

LeadBolt
September 25th, 2013, 03:33 PM
I'll go with a triple overtime game won when a two point conversion comes up short. This should be a whale of a game.

kalm
September 25th, 2013, 05:22 PM
Our defense played the entire game against A&M and they ran around 90 plays. Tanner Brock, Eric Fielo and Beuchamp only missed 5-10 snaps total. They were all 3 on the field together nearly every snap the entire game including kickoff, punt, and punt return. Conditioning will not be an issue.

Yeah, the opportunity to rest starters has been there even less for us. That being said we typically platoon around 10 players on D.L. anyway which is why we tend to get stronger on D as each game goes on.

We started the season a little thin at LB but a couple of RS freshman have seen serious playing time so I think we're getting better there too.

clawman
September 25th, 2013, 10:37 PM
Why is it that some feel Eastern can not stop the run? YTD after playing 2 D1 teams they are allowing 158 yds/ gm

Grizalltheway
September 25th, 2013, 10:47 PM
Why is it that some feel Eastern can not stop the run? YTD after playing 2 D1 teams they are allowing 158 yds/ gm

OSU has a grand total of 105 rushing attempts for 220 yards in 4 games; you allowed 325 yards against Toledo, and Western Oregon is Western Oregon.

tjamz
September 25th, 2013, 10:50 PM
Eat 'em up Kats!

dudeitsaid
September 26th, 2013, 12:58 AM
OSU has a grand total of 105 rushing attempts for 220 yards in 4 games; you allowed 325 yards against Toledo, and Western Oregon is Western Oregon.

So most of that average was against a team that would put 300 plus on the vast majority of FCS teams. I'm not saying that EWU has the stuanchest run D in the FCS, but to say their run D sucks based on that criteria is a bit laughable. Especially when the Griz haven't been tested like that, yet are still giving up over 100 ypg. The Griz D may be better. But not that much better. I can only hope that the SHSU team takes the Eagle D as lightly.

In regards to offense, the Eagles lost some outstanding receivers, but have some solid guys that have stepped up. They are not at the same level as last year, but our running game is improved, and the additional balance negates any decrease in that area. I think SHSU is an outstanding team again this year. People talked last year about how they walked all over weak competition, so they wouldn't be able to withstand the tests of tougher teams. Obviously, they proved those naysayers wrong. Nothing but respect for the Kats. I think EWU can win if they play a great game, but it will take a solid and balanced effort, and better run defense than against Toledo.

Sam_Kats
September 26th, 2013, 09:46 AM
Line opens at Kats -3

So basically a pick em with the 3 pt home field swing.

Seems about right...so many big plays to be made, who knows how this one will go. I know this - due to our crappy scheduling, Kat fans have had this one circled on the calendar. 3 games where we were 40 pt favorites & a 40 pt underdog game vs the best offense in the FBS...not exactly kosher. Will be a playoff-type atmosphere @ Bowers. Looking fwd to it!

Eat 'em up!

Sammy94
September 26th, 2013, 10:13 AM
Will be a playoff-type atmosphere @ Bowers.

We even have a pep rally on Friday night. I don't ever recall a pep rally before a regular season game that wasn't homecoming or SFA. Going to be a good one for sure.

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 26th, 2013, 11:02 AM
This is the game Adams chokes. He wont be able to deal with the difference in the speed of SHSUs defense and starts throwing INTs. Then he will slowly let that creep into his head and its game over. SHSU wins by double digits.

ESPECIALLY if SHSU runs the ball all day. Wear out, that already wore out defense.

kalm
September 26th, 2013, 11:25 AM
This is the game Adams chokes. He wont be able to deal with the difference in the speed of SHSUs defense and starts throwing INTs. Then he will slowly let that creep into his head and its game over. SHSU wins by double digits.

ESPECIALLY if SHSU runs the ball all day. Wear out, that already wore out defense.

We schedule big boy opponents instead of North Eastern Oklahoma Panhandle State College. We've seen faster defenses already.

Grizalltheway
September 26th, 2013, 11:42 AM
We whore ourselves out for big paychecks because we can't fill the stands for any game other than Montana.

Fixed that. You're welcome.

kalm
September 26th, 2013, 11:47 AM
Fixed that. You're welcome.

Listen here closet eagle fan...we've averaged a sell out the last two years and nearly every game this year was sold out as of a month ago. We've been bringing in temp seating for MSU games for quite awhile now... xninjax

Roos Field...where GATW goes to watch playoff football.

Grizalltheway
September 26th, 2013, 12:06 PM
Listen here closet eagle fan...we've averaged a sell out the last two years and nearly every game this year was sold out as of a month ago. We've been bringing in temp seating for MSU games for quite awhile now... xninjax

Roos Field...where GATW goes to watch playoff football.

Went, buddy. WENT. xcoffeex

Twentysix
September 26th, 2013, 12:09 PM
I guess, eat 'em up kats.

fencer24
September 26th, 2013, 12:34 PM
Listen here closet eagle fan...we've averaged a sell out the last two years and nearly every game this year was sold out as of a month ago. We've been bringing in temp seating for MSU games for quite awhile now... xninjax

Roos Field...where GATW goes to watch playoff football.

What is the seating capacity of Roos field again?

But I have to think that eventually, the Kat's offense is going to be figured out. When the Griz last played them, they started coming back in the second half but ran out of time. Same for the Eags last year. Flanders et.al. are very dynamic and their scheme fits them to a t, but you have to figure someone, somewhere is going to figure out how to bottle him up. Otherwise, everyone is going to switch their offense to what SHSU does.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 26th, 2013, 02:46 PM
Went, buddy. WENT. xcoffeex
So you're not coming back once the Griz get bounced? And here I thought we were friends. xbawlingx

Grizalltheway
September 26th, 2013, 02:53 PM
So you're not coming back once the Griz get bounced? And here I thought we were friends. xbawlingx
Wrong on both counts.xcrazyx

Screamin_Eagle174
September 26th, 2013, 03:21 PM
This is the game Adams chokes. He wont be able to deal with the difference in the speed of SHSUs defense and starts throwing INTs. Then he will slowly let that creep into his head and its game over. SHSU wins by double digits.

ESPECIALLY if SHSU runs the ball all day. Wear out, that already wore out defense.

Adams isn't the 2012 Griz, the playoff Bobcats, or you at Grizo's house. xcoffeex

Sam_Kats
September 26th, 2013, 03:54 PM
someone, somewhere is going to figure out how to bottle him up. Otherwise, everyone is going to switch their offense to what SHSU does.

NDSU did. Twice xbawlingx

dudeitsaid
September 26th, 2013, 04:37 PM
This is the game Adams chokes. He wont be able to deal with the difference in the speed of SHSUs defense and starts throwing INTs. Then he will slowly let that creep into his head and its game over.

Yeah, cause Adams has NEVER seen anything like the Kat's, EVER!!! And certainly not in a pressurized situation! Oh, wait...he saw them last year, threw for a school record 6 TD's in a half, and pulled within three points after being down by 35, almost pulling off one of the greatest comebacks in FCS history. I can only wonder what things would've been like if he had played the entire game.

I guess we will find out Saturday.

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 26th, 2013, 04:42 PM
We schedule big boy opponents instead of North Eastern Oklahoma Panhandle State College. We've seen faster defenses already.

Have you

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dudeitsaid
September 26th, 2013, 04:52 PM
What is the seating capacity of Roos field again?


What does that matter? Funny how the Griz prop themselves up for their attendance, when there is absolutely NO competition for the fans. There is nothing else in Missoula, besides enjoying the outdoors, and supporting the Griz. That's great. But who knows what it would be like if there was an FBS school an hour away from you guys. We are in completely different situations.

That being said, EWU's fan-base has been improving, and packing our small stands. With the expansion, we still won't be where the Griz are in stadium size, and therefore, not attendance. But the Eagles fans are doing a great job supporting their team.

You have great attendance compared to all the FCS. Awesome! Good for you guys. But I fail to see why the attendance is constantly brought up in so many of these threads. It doesn't add to the score. The team is doing just fine regardless of attendance.


We whore ourselves out for big paychecks because we can't fill the stands for any game other than Montana.

Look at it however you want to. EWU certainly needs to money. But in addition, that seemed to work out pretty well for a couple of the schools that did it this year. How much national exposure did the Griz get for their win against *FBS App State?

tomq04
September 26th, 2013, 05:13 PM
I think a lot of it has to do with VA knowing when to let his feet fly. He had several good throws that were dropped in high pressure 3rd down situations 2 weeks ago, that didn't happen against Oregon and I would hope that has been worked on 1000 more times in the past 2 weeks.

The kid has great eyes, a rocket arm and is definitely quick, as long as he stays level headed our offense will be in the game.

Sam_Kats
September 26th, 2013, 05:14 PM
COME ON SATURDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nickels
September 26th, 2013, 06:47 PM
Yeah, cause Adams has NEVER seen anything like the Kat's, EVER!!! And certainly not in a pressurized situation! Oh, wait...he saw them last year, threw for a school record 6 TD's in a half, and pulled within three points after being down by 35, almost pulling off one of the greatest comebacks in FCS history. I can only wonder what things would've been like if he had played the entire game.

I guess we will find out Saturday.
He would have thrown more pics, less touchdowns and gotten benched for Padron before the Kats fell asleep and decided to play a defensive scheme they've never played before. If Adams was the clear starter going into that game, they would have also been prepared for a scrambling QB like they have been this year.

In retrospect, I'm glad the Katz gave you an opportunity last year, that you eventually squandered with an interception and **** defense, you think EWU actually has a chance this year. Cute.

dudeitsaid
September 26th, 2013, 06:52 PM
If Adams was the clear starter going into that game, they would have also been prepared for a scrambling QB like they have been this year...you think EWU actually has a chance this year. Cute.

That is a good point. Having two QB's last year was an advantage at times. And not being able to game plan VA as well certainly played a part in his success last year. I really wondered how VA would perform this year, not having that. I'd say he is doing just fine.

I don't think EWU has a chance, I know they do. I can only hope some of the Kat's players take them as lightly as you do.

Sam_Kats
September 26th, 2013, 10:15 PM
Yes. I think Coach Fritz is lurking on message boards as we speak.

Grizo406
September 26th, 2013, 10:41 PM
I'd probably bet someone from SHSU $200 on this game...

BisonBohl
September 26th, 2013, 11:54 PM
SHSU wins this one.

Red & Black
September 26th, 2013, 11:55 PM
I think a lot of it has to do with VA knowing when to let his feet fly. He had several good throws that were dropped in high pressure 3rd down situations 2 weeks ago, that didn't happen against Oregon and I would hope that has been worked on 1000 more times in the past 2 weeks.

The kid has great eyes, a rocket arm and is definitely quick, as long as he stays level headed our offense will be in the game.

Agreed. Should be a great game.


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Bisonator
September 27th, 2013, 08:09 AM
Good luck to both teams. May the winner of this game be fortunate enough to land on the opposite side of the bracket then NDSU! :D

Sam_Kats
September 27th, 2013, 08:57 AM
I'd probably bet someone from SHSU $200 on this game...

You had that bet in your lap for 4-5 days with no response. In the eyes of a betting man, that's no bet.

Sammy94
September 27th, 2013, 08:59 AM
May the winner of this game be fortunate enough to land on the opposite side of the bracket then NDSU! :D

No matter the outcome, I think both teams find themselves on the opposite side of the bracket then when the playoffs roll around.

Sam_Kats
September 27th, 2013, 09:05 AM
Make no mistake, NDSU is the best team in the land right now but that doesn't mean they're not beatable. Still A LOT of football yet to be played. Should be fun!

Sammy94
September 27th, 2013, 09:09 AM
Be worried guys, this is a revenge game like last year's was suppose to be. xlolx

“I learned my lesson,” Bearkats coach Willie Fritz said. “You’ve got to keep the pedal to the metal."

I'll stick with my prediction 52-38 Kats.
At least it will be a cool 90 degrees for the high flying Eagles.

katstrapper
September 27th, 2013, 09:14 AM
Be worried guys, this is a revenge game like last year's was suppose to be. xlolx

“I learned my lesson,” Bearkats coach Willie Fritz said. “You’ve got to keep the pedal to the metal."

I'll stick with my prediction 52-38 Kats.
At least it will be a cool 90 degrees for the high flying Eagles.

they better hope its 90degrees. It has been 95-96 degrees the last two days!

robsnotes4u
September 27th, 2013, 09:47 AM
they better hope its 90degrees. It has been 95-96 degrees the last two days!

**** and already getting snow in parts of Montana. Hot and humid, no thanks. Path at is really hard on the body. Could be a huge factor, as it is hard to train for, unless like us wrestlers when we worked out in saunas.



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Grizcountry420
September 27th, 2013, 10:03 AM
18340



Montana/Idaho boarder south of Missoula

Nickels
September 27th, 2013, 01:17 PM
**** and already getting snow in parts of Montana. Hot and humid, no thanks. Path at is really hard on the body. Could be a huge factor, as it is hard to train for, unless like us wrestlers when we worked out in saunas.



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My AC has been running continuously...since April.

Looks like we'll we might a few showers tomorrow. 100% humidity is a sure bet.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 27th, 2013, 02:03 PM
Updated.

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?141236-2-EWU-at-4-SHSU-Game-Thread&p=2014066&viewfull=1#post2014066

fencer24
September 27th, 2013, 03:57 PM
But I fail to see why the attendance is constantly brought up in so many of these threads. It doesn't add to the score. The team is doing just fine regardless of attendance.




My comment was in reference to your "stadium sellouts."

SeattleGriz
September 27th, 2013, 04:16 PM
Make no mistake, NDSU is the best team in the land right now but that doesn't mean they're not beatable. Still A LOT of football yet to be played. Should be fun!

Exactly. Nice attitude.

Red & Black
September 27th, 2013, 06:14 PM
Be worried guys, this is a revenge game like last year's was suppose to be. xlolx

“I learned my lesson,” Bearkats coach Willie Fritz said. “You’ve got to keep the pedal to the metal."

I'll stick with my prediction 52-38 Kats.
At least it will be a cool 90 degrees for the high flying Eagles.

You seem abundantly confident.


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Green1
September 27th, 2013, 06:44 PM
As an NDSU fan, I am confused as to who to root for, but it promises to be a great game! GO (mumble,mumble)!

kalm
September 27th, 2013, 07:04 PM
My comment was in reference to your "stadium sellouts."

That was understood. Try reading the previous posts for context.

fmrbearkat
September 27th, 2013, 09:09 PM
FYI whatever eagle fan said y'all played in this type of weather a couple weeks ago.....well I will tell you that y'all most definitely haven't!! Weather is holding out for the Kats and most forecast are saying 89-91 degrees with the humidity between 70-75%. For the record that makes the "feels like temp" 100-105 depending on exact humidity!! There's hot and then there is southeast Texas hot!!! Just please don't puke on our field like the #1 ranked Grizz did!!!

Grizo406
September 27th, 2013, 09:28 PM
You had that bet in your lap for 4-5 days with no response. In the eyes of a betting man, that's no bet.

You disappeared from the board a lot longer than 4-5 days after the bet was made, and the game was played.

Is that what "a betting man" in Texas does to craw fish out of a bet?

Sam_Kats
September 27th, 2013, 11:14 PM
You disappeared from the board a lot longer than 4-5 days after the bet was made, and the game was played.

Is that what "a betting man" in Texas does to craw fish out of a bet?

Meaning the bet was in YOUR lap for 4-5 days with no response. I left for the Natty a couple days before the gamee & didn't post after for a while (the sting of losing back-to-back title games will do that) and come back to you "accepting" the bet.

Doesn't work that way, Mountain Man.


Same thing with this thread - leaving for Huntsville @ 4am & won't tread back thru so guess you get the last word. Go Griz. :D

dudeitsaid
September 27th, 2013, 11:44 PM
FYI whatever eagle fan said y'all played in this type of weather a couple weeks ago.....well I will tell you that y'all most definitely haven't!! Weather is holding out for the Kats and most forecast are saying 89-91 degrees with the humidity between 70-75%. For the record that makes the "feels like temp" 100-105 depending on exact humidity!! There's hot and then there is southeast Texas hot!!! Just please don't puke on our field like the #1 ranked Grizz did!!!

You're right, that's gonna suck. I see they are also predicting thunder storms at the time of the game. Could make for a very interesting game. Humidity and rain...I'd say the weather favors the Bearkats. Hopefully, it won't be too big of a factor, and we can see a game where two teams play and the winner wins based entirely on their merits.

Twentysix
September 28th, 2013, 12:00 AM
FYI whatever eagle fan said y'all played in this type of weather a couple weeks ago.....well I will tell you that y'all most definitely haven't!! Weather is holding out for the Kats and most forecast are saying 89-91 degrees with the humidity between 70-75%. For the record that makes the "feels like temp" 100-105 depending on exact humidity!! There's hot and then there is southeast Texas hot!!! Just please don't puke on our field like the #1 ranked Grizz did!!!

It's funny that you guys have the same weather as North Dakota. 60-95% Humidity is the worst thing ever.

kalm
September 28th, 2013, 10:02 AM
FYI whatever eagle fan said y'all played in this type of weather a couple weeks ago.....well I will tell you that y'all most definitely haven't!! Weather is holding out for the Kats and most forecast are saying 89-91 degrees with the humidity between 70-75%. For the record that makes the "feels like temp" 100-105 depending on exact humidity!! There's hot and then there is southeast Texas hot!!! Just please don't puke on our field like the #1 ranked Grizz did!!!

Really? So when it's high 80's low 90's with high humidity in the Willamette Valley, it's somehow different than the identical conditions in Huntsville?

It's just that badass down there? xlolx

kalm
September 28th, 2013, 10:02 AM
It's funny that you guys have the same weather as North Dakota. 60-95% Humidity is the worst thing ever.

No, it's Texas. You don't understand.

Bison Fan in NW MN
September 28th, 2013, 10:16 AM
No, it's Texas. You don't understand.


I spend a good chunk of the year in TX and the humidity sucks for us 'northern' boys. High of 90 today in Huntsville.

MSUBobcat
September 28th, 2013, 10:21 AM
It's funny that you guys have the same weather as North Dakota. 60-95% Humidity is the worst thing ever.

Was thinking the same thing. There's a lot of the country that had 70-75% humidity and 89-91 degree temps fairly recently. It's hot but not unusual.

McNeese75
September 28th, 2013, 11:14 AM
Was thinking the same thing. There's a lot of the country that had 70-75% humidity and 89-91 degree temps fairly recently. It's hot but not unusual.

70% humidity in higher elevation does not compare to 70% at sea level in the piney woods. Cheney is at 2,352, Huntsville is 371 ft. The weather may not be a factor today in Huntsvegas but I'm betting when the 4th quarter rolls around, the team in Red is going to be feeling worse than the one in Orange with the boxers on the outside (well, unless they already have a 5 TD lead and in that case, maybe not).

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 11:25 AM
You're right, that's gonna suck. I see they are also predicting thunder storms at the time of the game. Could make for a very interesting game. Humidity and rain...I'd say the weather favors the Bearkats. Hopefully, it won't be too big of a factor, and we can see a game where two teams play and the winner wins based entirely on their merits.
Every game is like that because both teams play on the same field at the same time.

Anything else is in your head

Dont let me get in your way while you throw excuses out about the game.........please carry on.

kalm
September 28th, 2013, 11:36 AM
70% humidity in higher elevation does not compare to 70% at sea level in the piney woods. Cheney is at 2,352, Huntsville is 371 ft. The weather may not be a factor today in Huntsvegas but I'm betting when the 4th quarter rolls around, the team in Red is going to be feeling worse than the one in Orange with the boxers on the outside (well, unless they already have a 5 TD lead and in that case, maybe not).

If you care to follow the discussion, Corvallis, OR is also close to sea level. I don't know whether higher elevation humidity is easier to deal with, but higher elevation itself is a conditioning factor. BTW, Roos field is around 2700 feet.

Not saying the heat and humidity can't be a factor, but it might not be as big a deal as some are letting on.

Squealofthepig
September 28th, 2013, 11:51 AM
Uh-oh, Corso just picked EWU on College Gameday. That doesn't look good for the Big Sky.

Yes, EWU at SHSU was featured. Maybe their their trip to Fargo has them a bit more interested overall - we can hope, nice to have more exposure.

Red & Black
September 28th, 2013, 12:14 PM
They just previewed this game on college Gameday. Nice.


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Red & Black
September 28th, 2013, 12:22 PM
Every game is like that because both teams play on the same field at the same time.

Anything else is in your head

Dont let me get in your way while you throw excuses out about the game.........please carry on.

Interesting. I remember the last time the Griz played in Huntsville (2004 IIRC), and the heat was definitely a factor. Wasn't pretty.

Also, to think that the team that routinely plays in hot, humid conditions doesn't have an advantage playing in those conditions over one from the Pacific Northwest is just silly. You obviously don't know much about heat and acclimatization.

Grizalltheway
September 28th, 2013, 12:27 PM
If you care to follow the discussion, Corvallis, OR is also close to sea level. I don't know whether higher elevation humidity is easier to deal with, but higher elevation itself is a conditioning factor. BTW, Roos field is around 2700 feet.

Not saying the heat and humidity can't be a factor, but it might not be as big a deal as some are letting on.

Certainly not as big as loudness and coldness. Ask any Southland team that's played in Missoula.

fmrbearkat
September 28th, 2013, 12:43 PM
Nick Saban quoted that the heat in Alabama did not compare to the heat in College station! We practice in it daily and are better prepared. It's been in the 60's in Cheney the past couple weeks. It's been in the 90's since may here with 2 total days lower than 90! I've been outside all day today even for me it's Effin hot today!!! Really Muggy. It's already 85 degrees and 70% humidity at 11:30 am. High will be 90-92 around 3-4pm. A quick shower would be really miserable which it appears a very small cell is headed that way.

catbob
September 28th, 2013, 01:49 PM
Online viewing options?

Grizzlies82
September 28th, 2013, 01:49 PM
Was thinking the same thing. There's a lot of the country that had 70-75% humidity and 89-91 degree temps fairly recently. It's hot but not unusual.


As a northern boy who has spent considerable time in Texas I say it is not the same.
Their humidity is a hell of a lot harder to adjust to than the same % up this way.

citdog
September 28th, 2013, 01:51 PM
In the South if you walk out to check the mail and carry a bar of soap you can lather up on the way back inside with your sweat.

fmrbearkat
September 28th, 2013, 02:01 PM
The feels like temp at 99 degrees. High will be 90-92 around 3-4pm. A quick shower would be really miserable which it appears a very small cell is headed right at Huntsville. It's going to real bad if rains a little and the sun comes back out. Damn I can't wait to get this thing started!!! Good luck to EWU as well as our boys!! Praying for no injuries and a good clean game!!! And of course a Kat victory!!

Texas
September 28th, 2013, 02:10 PM
Raining right now feeling super sticky

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Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 02:21 PM
Raining right now feeling super sticky

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That's what she said.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 02:22 PM
Post #2 updated with final articles before the game.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 02:29 PM
Eagles wearing matte black helmets, white jerseys, black pants today. Gonna be HOT.

Texas
September 28th, 2013, 02:47 PM
Eagles wearing matte black helmets today. Gonna be HOT.

Might not matter. Clouds are looking very dark.

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ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 02:48 PM
Interesting. I remember the last time the Griz played in Huntsville (2004 IIRC), and the heat was definitely a factor. Wasn't pretty.

Also, to think that the team that routinely plays in hot, humid conditions doesn't have an advantage playing in those conditions over one from the Pacific Northwest is just silly. You obviously don't know much about heat and acclimatization.

*********, a lot of Griz fans use that excuse but they as usual are wrong. SHSU was better at the beginning of the season we improved and kicked their ass in the playoffs. No excuses the better team won, both teams played on the same field under the same conditions.

Texas
September 28th, 2013, 02:50 PM
Rain is back. Not heavy yet.

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Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 02:51 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVRWjUvCAAAfzB3.jpg:large

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 02:52 PM
As a northern boy who has spent considerable time in Texas I say it is not the same.
Their humidity is a hell of a lot harder to adjust to than the same % up this way.

Texas humidity is different but its not a game changer. I hang out there a lot. It sucks ass, but I have no problem playing basketball or football outside all day or doing anything else as long as you stay hydrated. Its nothing to drink 10-12 32oz bottles of Poweraid in a day if you spend time outside. Its very overrated and the only time I can ever remember it POSSIBLY being a factor was waterskiing on Lake Travis for 9 hours....toward the end I got a little tired.

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 02:52 PM
That's what she said.
Your mom called?

Texas
September 28th, 2013, 02:54 PM
Lightning And thunder

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Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 02:56 PM
No, your tranny son.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 02:57 PM
Game postponed 30 minutes.

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 02:57 PM
Maybe that rain will wash some cum off her filthy box..............if if wasnt so easy to get inside her.....it would be hard.

xcoffeex

Texas
September 28th, 2013, 03:00 PM
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Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 03:04 PM
From the pressbox:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVRZZYYCIAAMx9J.jpg:large

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 03:05 PM
Its Texas, it rains there. Being from the Northwest you guys shouldnt be bitching....................smfh

JSUBison
September 28th, 2013, 03:13 PM
I can't find the game, what channel is this on. I have directv.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 03:13 PM
Gonna make the game real interesting for both teams with that much water on the field.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVRbwwACYAAsGi8.jpg:large

Red & Black
September 28th, 2013, 03:20 PM
Eagles wearing matte black helmets, white jerseys, black pants today. Gonna be HOT.

WTF would they wear black in that heat...don't get me wrong, love that look but damn.


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Red & Black
September 28th, 2013, 03:21 PM
*********, a lot of Griz fans use that excuse but they as usual are wrong. SHSU was better at the beginning of the season we improved and kicked their ass in the playoffs. No excuses the better team won, both teams played on the same field under the same conditions.

I hear ya, but being acclimatized to heat is an advantage. I live in Savannah, Ga, and **** is no joke. Especially when you're in the Army and in it all the time.


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Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 03:21 PM
EWU Athletics ‏@EWUAthletics (https://twitter.com/EWUAthletics)5m (https://twitter.com/EWUAthletics/status/384034523811307521)
EWU-SHSU game will start 30 minutes after the last flash of lightning...probably no sooner than 1 p.m. Pacific time #GoEags (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GoEags&src=hash) #BigSkyFB (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BigSkyFB&src=hash)

BisonFan02
September 28th, 2013, 03:22 PM
Gonna make the game real interesting for both teams with that much water on the field.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVRbwwACYAAsGi8.jpg:large

Holy balls...is there a "negative pitch" in the field? Almost like a pool is starting on the left hand side of the picture.

Drblankstare
September 28th, 2013, 03:23 PM
Holy balls...is there a "negative pitch" in the field? Almost like a pool is starting on the left hand side of the picture.
Wow, no kidding.

Texas
September 28th, 2013, 03:23 PM
Holy balls...is there a "negative pitch" in the field? Almost like a pool is starting on the left hand side of the picture.

It is pouring. Some of the streets ate flooding.

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ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 03:24 PM
Is it a "real Texas gully washer"?

fmrbearkat
September 28th, 2013, 03:39 PM
Certainly not as big as loudness and coldness. Ask any Southland team that's played in Missoula.

Actually that's very wrong!! Cold is a state of mind....heat is a state of body! It can make you unable to perform!! Now the noise at WaGrizz is definitely a major factor but not near as much as the cold. Unless your a pansy cold shouldn't bother you!

That small cell turned pretty severe and were in a delay. (Haven't read rest of thread so probably discussed already) hardest rain I've seen in a very long time and tons of lightning. Light sprinkles now with a small red cell south west Of here 20ish miles that should miss us rain wise but could Get close enough for another Lightning day. We're probably 45 mins out from starting at the earliest!

BisonFan02
September 28th, 2013, 03:40 PM
It is pouring. Some of the streets ate flooding.

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Understood, but do you not see the water in the middle of the field and the "drier" sidelines?

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 03:47 PM
Players will take the field at 1pm PST, game will start at 1:10 or 1:15.

EDIT: 1:25pm PST

Grizo406
September 28th, 2013, 04:02 PM
Meaning the bet was in YOUR lap for 4-5 days with no response. I left for the Natty a couple days before the gamee & didn't post after for a while (the sting of losing back-to-back title games will do that) and come back to you "accepting" the bet.

Doesn't work that way, Mountain Man.


Same thing with this thread - leaving for Huntsville @ 4am & won't tread back thru so guess you get the last word. Go Griz. :D

As a Griz fan, I know EXACTLY what losing back-to-back NC's feel like!

Gotta' say that I admire your "convenient" travel schedule!

Safe travels, High Roller. Go Eagles.

fmrbearkat
September 28th, 2013, 04:11 PM
Players will take the field at 1pm PST, game will start at 1:10 or 1:15.

EDIT: 1:25pm PST

Eagle where are you??? I'm in the suites where you took that picture! Are you on the media level?

Grizalltheway
September 28th, 2013, 04:12 PM
LMAO @ High Roller.xlolx

fmrbearkat
September 28th, 2013, 04:14 PM
Actually that's very wrong!! Cold is a state of mind....heat is a state of body! It can make you unable to perform!! Now the noise at WaGrizz is definitely a major factor but not near as much as the cold. Unless your a pansy cold shouldn't bother you!

That small cell turned pretty severe and were in a delay. (Haven't read rest of thread so probably discussed already) hardest rain I've seen in a very long time and tons of lightning. Light sprinkles now with a small red cell south west Of here 20ish miles that should miss us rain wise but could Get close enough for another Lightning day. We're probably 45 mins out from starting at the earliest!


That came out wrong....The noise at WaGriz is alot bigger factor than the cold!

fmrbearkat
September 28th, 2013, 04:16 PM
LMAO @ High Roller.xlolx

There are only 5 suites besides the presidents at Bowers and you can see into all them because of the windows and I see know one wearing red so I'm assuming he's media?

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 04:16 PM
Eagle where are you??? I'm in the suites where you took that picture! Are you on the media level?

I wish I were there. EWU's radio announcer Larry Weir took that photo, reposted via twitter.

dudeitsaid
September 28th, 2013, 04:18 PM
Is there a stream of the game anywhere

Red & Black
September 28th, 2013, 04:18 PM
Game should start in about 10 mikes.


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fmrbearkat
September 28th, 2013, 04:19 PM
Players came out 5 minutes ago to warm back up. Clock says 8 min to kick off. Crowd was nice 10 min before the rain came. Hope they come back!!

Red & Black
September 28th, 2013, 04:19 PM
Is there a stream of the game anywhere

Was on First Row, but removed I assume because of the delay. Am going to keep on checking back there.


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Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 04:21 PM
Game should start in about 10 mikes.


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I don't know how much time one unit of me is, but it's probably a lot. xlolx

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 04:23 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVRrSUACcAA0OWR.jpg:large

fmrbearkat
September 28th, 2013, 04:23 PM
Whoever asked about Directv its on one of the Comcast channels In the 600's. If you dont get that channel in your subscription you could order that channel real quick and cancel at the end of the month.

fmrbearkat
September 28th, 2013, 04:26 PM
More rain and lightning will be here in 30 min or less xbawlingx

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 04:28 PM
EWU wins the toss and will defer.

fmrbearkat
September 28th, 2013, 04:37 PM
7-6 Kats. Took 61 secs for Kats to score first. Eagles score in 1:27 but we blocked the pat. 12:42 left in first.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 04:37 PM
TD Eagles, Bronson on the 2 yard carry. No defense in this game, as advertised. 7-6. PAT blocked. GAY.

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 04:38 PM
That was quick.............not surprising.........................just quick

Red & Black
September 28th, 2013, 04:38 PM
Well, that was quick. 6 plays and 2 TD's.


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Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 04:38 PM
Each team scores in 3 plays. xlolx

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 04:42 PM
Wow, defense? 3rd and 10 coming up for SHSU at midfield.

Shotgun, 4 wide, pass incomplete. First punt.

fmrbearkat
September 28th, 2013, 04:47 PM
Wow, defense? 3rd and 10 coming up for SHSU at midfield.

Shotgun, 4 wide, pass incomplete. First punt.

Shouldve been a TD! Dropped pass by a receiver I've yet to see play this year!

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 04:48 PM
Shouldve been a TD! Dropped pass by a receiver I've yet to see play this year!

You guys don't have EWU calibre WRs. :D

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 04:49 PM
Timeout EWU, on 3rd and 7.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 04:52 PM
Offsides SHSU, 3rd and 2. Pass complete to Kupp, 1st down.

Handoff to Forte, another 1st down into SHSU territory.

Adams sacked.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 04:54 PM
Forte run back to midfield. 3rd and 13. Adams runs, tackled at the EWU 48. EWU to punt. Downed at the SHSU 15.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 04:58 PM
More defense! Eags force a 3 and out. WOO!

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:01 PM
Adams gains 14 on 3rd and 7, refs fail to call a blatant late hit out of bounds.

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 05:02 PM
Or the hold............

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:03 PM
TD EAGLES!!!! Ashton Clark

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:03 PM
Or the hold............

Butthurt suits you well.

catbob
September 28th, 2013, 05:08 PM
I may have missed it, but is there anywhere to watch online?

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 05:09 PM
Butthurt suits you well.
Not like it does your mom.............

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:12 PM
Bell TD. 14-13 BearK*nts.

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 05:16 PM
Classless f*c*i*g ewu fans.....................

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:18 PM
Classless f*c*i*g ewu fans.....................
Coming from you... xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 05:19 PM
You are a cu*t so............. :coffee:

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:21 PM
You are a cu*t so............. :coffee:
Better than a queef like yourself.

Bison Fan in NW MN
September 28th, 2013, 05:23 PM
Better than a queef like yourself.


You're an idiot on every board you are on.

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 05:23 PM
You are so cutting edge..........when it comes to douchebagism

Better get back to your game, its gonna get out of control pretty soon............not that anyone is watching

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:24 PM
You're an idiot on every board you are on.

You say that as if anyone cares that you're alive.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:27 PM
You are so cutting edge..........when it comes to douchebagism

Better get back to your game, its gonna get out of control pretty soon............not that anyone is watching
Aaaaaaannnddd still don't give a ***** what you say. Just like your bastard child. xnodx

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 05:27 PM
You're an idiot on every board you are on.
Yeah he really likes to run his cockholster.............hope he does it in Missoula.

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 05:29 PM
Aaaaaaannnddd still don't give a ***** what you say. Just like your bastard child. xnodx
Thank god your mom doesnt care about bastard children............when I left some were running down her neck.

:coffee:

catbob
September 28th, 2013, 05:29 PM
Would you two kindly shut it? :)

HannahO
September 28th, 2013, 05:30 PM
Would you two kindly shut it? :)

+1

Bison Fan in NW MN
September 28th, 2013, 05:31 PM
You say that as if anyone cares that you're alive.


Big man behind the screen.....ohhh

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 05:31 PM
***** off..................he earns it

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:31 PM
Thank god your mom doesnt care about bastard children............when I left some were running down her neck.

:coffee:

When you left she was laughing, and you were walking bow legged. xcoffeex

Bisonator
September 28th, 2013, 05:32 PM
Score please?

ALPHAGRIZ1
September 28th, 2013, 05:34 PM
21-13 SHSU and they are going to score again

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:34 PM
21-13 Kats. 8:27 2nd.

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/gamecast?gameId=332712534

Bison56
September 28th, 2013, 05:35 PM
Any of you keyboard warriors have a score update?

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:35 PM
EWU defense sacks bell, stuffs Sincere for a short gain, pass incomplete on 3rd and long. SHSU to punt.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:36 PM
Any of you keyboard warriors have a score update?

Yeah, but you should probably learn to read.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:39 PM
59 yard pass from Adams to Cooper Kupp, TD Eagles!

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:40 PM
PAT good. SHSU leads 21-20, 3 minutes and change before half.

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:40 PM
21-13 SHSU and they are going to score again

They = EWU. Good call, sprout!

Screamin_Eagle174
September 28th, 2013, 05:46 PM
Kats drive and score, 28-20. 21 seconds before half.