#3 EWU @ #10 Montana Game Thread

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#3 Eastern Washington Eagles (5-2, 3-0 BSC) at #10 Montana Grizzlies (6-1, 3-1 BSC)


Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 • 12:40 p.m. Pacific
Washington-Grizzly Stadium (25,217) • Missoula, Mont.


TV: Televised live regionally by ROOT Sports & DirectTV Audience Network 101.
Radio: http://spokaneradio.com/player/kxlxam.html
Webcast: First Row


Series: UM leads 26-12-1: http://cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_iaa/bigsky/eastern_washington/opponents_records.php?teamid=2087
Last Meeting: EWU won 32-26 in Cheney in 2012. http://goeags.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/Releases/12fbSep29MontanaRecap



It’s just another day at the office for this year’s edition of the Eagle-Griz football showdown in Missoula.


For the 12th time in the last 18 years, No. 3 Eastern Washington and No. 10 Montana will both enter their key Big Sky Conference matchup ranked in the top 25 in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision. Kickoff Saturday (Oct. 26) at Washington-Grizzly Stadium is 12:40 p.m. Pacific time in a game regionally televised by ROOT Sports.


Collectively, the two teams have won a trio of NCAA Division I football titles, and have made 30 total appearances in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs. Eastern won the national title in 2010, and have been to the playoffs in 1985, 1992, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2012. The Grizzlies have been to the playoffs a FCS record 21 times, with national titles in 1995 and 2001. Montana did not qualify for the playoffs a year ago and had a streak of 17-straight berths snapped in 2010.


Needless to say, this week’s game has plenty of championship and postseason implications. Both teams have been nationally-ranked in the last five meetings, but only once – 2009 – have both teams advanced to the playoffs. And in none of those years did the EWU-UM loser win a share of the Big Sky title.


“We definitely will be gearing up to play an incredibly talented Montana football team in Missoula,” said Eastern head coach Beau Baldwin, who was an EWU assistant the last time EWU won in Missoula in 2005 (34-20). “Obviously, it is a tough place to play, but we love going to Missoula.”


In last year’s 32-26 Eastern home win, the No. 7 Eagles scored two touchdowns in the final 2:19 to pull out the win over 21st-ranked Montana. The two scores, aided by a successful onside kick, came within 1:26 of each other.


Following last week’s 34-10 home win over Southern Utah, Eastern is currently tied atop the Big Sky standings at 3-0 with Montana State, and EWU is 5-2 overall. The Grizzlies are 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the conference after edging Cal Poly at home in overtime, 21-14.


The Grizzlies have won 88 percent of their games at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, which was opened in 1986. Montana is 175-24 there (not including four vacated wins in 2011). Eastern has won four of the 12 meetings there, with victories in 2005, 1997, 1992 and 1990.


“It’s very difficult to play in Missoula – their crowd does a great job and their players feed off of it,” said Baldwin. “Their team has a lot of pride to play at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. You have to be able to handle certain things on the road in terms of your snap count and the emotion of what the place feels like. We’ve had some tough losses in Missoula, but we love going in there and competing.”

http://goeags.com/sports/m-footbl/2013-14/Releases/13fbOct21UMPreview

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THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW
No. 3 Eagles enter Grizzlies’ den (http://www.spokesman.com/eagles/stories/2013/oct/23/no-3-eagles-enter-grizzlies-den/) (10/23)
Grizzlies QB Jordan Johnson helps Montana move on from turmoil (http://www.spokesman.com/eagles/stories/2013/oct/24/grizzlies-qb-jordan-johnson-helps-montana-move-on/) (10/24)
EWU in good hands with receiver Kupp (http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/oct/24/ewu-good-hands-receiver-kupp/) (10/25)
Eastern looks to silence hostile Grizzlies (http://www.spokesman.com/eagles/stories/2013/oct/26/eastern-looks-to-silence-hostile-grizzlies/) (10/26)


THE BILLINGS GAZETTE
Griz refocus quickly for moment of truth vs. Eastern Washington (http://billingsgazette.com/sports/college/blogs/catgrizinsider/griz-refocus-quickly-for-moment-of-truth-vs-eastern-washington/article_365a2408-3b64-11e3-b594-0019bb2963f4.html) (10/22)


THE MISSOULIAN
Big Sky Notebook: Grizzlies, EWU prepare for Big Sky showdown (http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/big-sky-notebook-grizzlies-ewu-prepare-for-big-sky-showdown/article_fd7bfc6a-3b3b-11e3-bba0-001a4bcf887a.html) (10/22)
Another stiff test on tap for Griz defense (http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/another-stiff-test-on-tap-for-griz-defense/article_d260d296-3b52-11e3-9b14-0019bb2963f4.html) (10/22)
Eagles’ Adams hard to handle (http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/eagles-adams-hard-to-handle/article_b26a12a6-3c54-11e3-ad0a-0019bb2963f4.html) (10/23)
Grinding out yards won’t be easy for Griz against EWU (http://missoulian.com/sports/college/montana/football/grinding-out-yards-won-t-be-easy-for-griz-against/article_477c2f16-3d20-11e3-bc58-0019bb2963f4.html) (10/24)


MON-IDA SPORTS BLOG
Stopping Vernon Adams (http://monidasports.blogspot.com/2013/10/stopping-vernon-adams.html) (10/23)


SWX
[VIDEO]: Plenty At Stake As Eagles Visit Grizzlies (http://www.swxrightnow.com/category/160222/video-landing-page?clipId=9448746&topVideoCatNo=155153&autoStart=true)

[Bronco]

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[dbackjon]

Montana by 7

[Nickels]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VklTs-Tid_I
amazing video.

EWU is not the # 3 team in the FCS. Griz will prove this. Griz by double digits.

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Naw, we're savages. Well, used to be. xthumbsupx

[Screamin_Eagle174]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VklTs-Tid_I
amazing video.

EWU is not the # 3 team in the FCS. Griz will prove this. Griz by double digits.

Someone's still reeling from McNeese State...

[Southern Bison]

Griz D shuts down the single play-maker offense of EWWW and controls the TOP (40 to 20).

Griz win by 10+

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Screaming Weasel.........kind creepy pregame but whatever happens in Cheney........stays.......on the internet

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[Darlinikki150]

Grizzo by 14. Still have deep negative feelings about EW :)

[Texas]

Someone's still reeling from McNeese State...
And still better than you.

[Sam_Kats]

This is a tough one to call. I'll say the ground game of Montana AND being at home gets it done.

[dewey]

Griz D shuts down the single play-maker offense of EWWW and controls the TOP (40 to 20).

Griz win by 10+

I like this prediction. Griz run all over EWU just like the two time defending Big Sky champs (SHSU).

Go Griz!

Dewey

[kalm]

Griz D shuts down the single play-maker offense of EWWW and controls the TOP (40 to 20).

Griz win by 10+

Single playmaker offense?

[Silenoz]

This is a tough one to call. I'll say the ground game of Montana AND being at home gets it done.
Sadly, it sounds like we will be without Travon Van for this game

[veinup]

Sadly, it sounds like we will be without Travon Van for this game

any official news on his status?

[Southern Bison]

Single playmaker offense?

Did I stutter? If Vernon Adams goes down or has a bad day, what does that leave you? Adams has as many yards rushing as your leading RB and accounts for 72% of your total offensive output.

[fmrbearkat]

Did I stutter? If Vernon Adams goes down or has a bad day, what does that leave you? Adams has as many yards rushing as your leading RB and accounts for 72% of your total offensive output.

the key to this game will be Montana's pass rush. If they can get pressure on Adams without losing contain they will win. EWU's run blocking is alot better than their pass blocking and their running back is the real deal. The run game is just overshadowed by Adams.

[srgrizizen]

Seems like most of these predictions are fueled by animosity toward EWU. Based on the season so far, and particularly the UM/NAU and UM/CP games, it's hard for me to see why EWU wouldn't be the favorite in this game. Very happy to be wrong, of course.

[Southern Bison]

the key to this game will be Montana's pass rush. If they can get pressure on Adams without losing contain they will win. EWU's run blocking is alot better than their pass blocking and their running back is the real deal. The run game is just overshadowed by Adams.

This isn't meant as a knock on SHSU, but if their D was able to stop EWWW last month, then the Griz, Bobcats, and a number of other FCS schools will be able to shut them down too.

[Nickels]

This isn't meant as a knock on SHSU, but if their D was able to stop EWWW last month, then the Griz, Bobcats, and a number of other FCS schools will be able to shut them down too.

Agreed. Our D is pretty mediocre this year too. Though MSU's D has been far from impressive when I've seen them play.

[Grizalltheway]

Biggest question mark in this game is how our secondary will handle their passing attack. They do look to be much improved from last year, so if we can prevent them from completing as many big pass plays as they did in the second half last year, then I like our chances of putting up a lot of points on their D at home.

[marenlee]

I'm upset this game is on at roughly the same time as NDSU/ISU-B. I'll DVR this and switch to it during commercial breaks. Looking forward to this one more than the FBS matchups.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

With how spotty UM's usually solid OL has been, in addition to JJ's accuracy issues, count on Graham to have TJ Lee and Ronald Baines to lock up UM's average WRs in man coverage and send the house at JJ. Both TJ and Baines were spectacular in one on one with Tevin McDonald roaming over the top last week (yes, I know UM's offense is better than SUU's).

EWU wins, 34-20.

[Ivytalk]

I'll pick Montana, 31-26.

[Grizalltheway]

]With how spotty UM's usually solid OL has been[/B], in addition to JJ's accuracy issues, count on Graham to have TJ Lee and Ronald Baines to lock up UM's average WRs in man coverage and send the house at JJ. Both TJ and Baines were spectacular in one on one with Tevin McDonald roaming over the top last week (yes, I know UM's offense is better than SUU's).

EWU wins, 34-20.

They've only been spotty against two very fast, very aggressive defenses. To my knowledge Eastern's D doesn't really fit either of those criteria.

Oh, and average WRs? Henderson leads the conference in TD receptions. Our corps as a whole just don't put up gaudy numbers because we have a much more balanced attack than EWU.

[Grizzlies82]

Very hard to guess how this game will end up. Playing in front of an amped up sell out home crowd will help Montana but it won't win the game for them. Eastern Washington's offense can be a scoring machine and the QB Adams is a threat on every play. Yet Montana's defense is capable of limiting the overall EWU production and Adam's big plays. I suspect the Griz defense holds Eastern well under their average score. That is if the UM defense isn't spending all day on the field. So I think the real key is on the other side of the ball.

Montana's offense has been up & down this year and now the injury to half of starting RB rotation won't help. We'll certainly need another RB to step up and add to Canada's production to keep a balanced attack. When they're in sync this Griz offense is also a machine but it hasn't shown up every week. So if the Griz offense is sputtering it will be a crap shoot how this game comes out. Regardless, I'm confident the game won't be as high scoring as some believe, nor will it be a 9-10 outcome either. Bottom line, IF the Griz offense is "on" this week, Montana will win by two scores. As a long time fan who knows virtually everything (just feel free to ask), and a certified Homer, I command that to be the outcome! Should be a classic game. Go Griz.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

They've only been spotty against two very fast, very aggressive defenses. To my knowledge Eastern's D doesn't really fit either of those criteria.

Oh, and average WRs? Henderson leads the conference in TD receptions. Our corps as a whole just don't put up gaudy numbers because we have a much more balanced attack than EWU.

Your knowledge needs some updating. Our D is very fast. We haven't been aggressive on the whole this year, more read and react, but the last few weeks DC Graham has opened the throttle a bit and starting playing more man and blitzing the QB, producing some very positive results.

Also, the Griz are more balanced? The HELL you say?

Griz have 183 pass attempts, to 288 rush attempts.
EWU has 228 pass attempts, to 260 rush attempts.

We're not struggling with the run either, averaging a healthy 4.7 ypc... we just get a lot more out of our passing game in yards per completion than the Griz do.

Lastly, Henderson does not lead the conference in rec TDs... that would be EWU's Cooper Kupp with 9. xcoffeex

[Screamin_Eagle174]

3rd down and redzone should be huge in this game, like always with two great teams.

EWU converts on 50.6% of them, best in the BSC by a good margin. Griz convert on 45.6, which is second in the BSC.

On defense, EWU allows only 36.7% conversion, UM allows 41%. Considering EWU's played a much tougher schedule, specifically in terms of offenses faced (Oregon State, Toledo, SHSU) than the Griz (NAU? CP?), I'd say that disparity is fairly significant.

As for RZ %...

On offense, EWU is #2 (88%) and UM is #8 (77.4%). On defense, the Griz are #1 (57.9%), EWU is #7 (80%).

[kalm]

Did I stutter? If Vernon Adams goes down or has a bad day, what does that leave you? Adams has as many yards rushing as your leading RB and accounts for 72% of your total offensive output.

I wasn't accusing you of stuttering...just not making much sense.

[kalm]

This isn't meant as a knock on SHSU, but if their D was able to stop EWWW last month, then the Griz, Bobcats, and a number of other FCS schools will be able to shut them down too.

You stopped us to the tune 34 Pts and 496 yards total offense. Don't think it was your D that one that game.

[fmrbearkat]

I'm still not convinced UM is to where it was a couple years ago. WaGriz gives them a 14 point head start so I say its a pickem game. The noise will hurt EWU more than it would a running team and it will really hurt their ability to audible out of bad plays but I'm still leaning slightly towards EWU if only that this core team has been in some really big games the last 2 years. Yes UM as a school has been in as many big games as anybody in the country but these players haven't been in as many and more importantly haven't come out of them with many wins. I've got alot more respect for UM than EWU but this year I feel like the eagles will take it.

[Grizalltheway]

Your knowledge needs some updating. Our D is very fast. We haven't been aggressive on the whole this year, more read and react, but the last few weeks DC Graham has opened the throttle a bit and starting playing more man and blitzing the QB, producing some very positive results.

Also, the Griz are more balanced? The HELL you say?

Griz have 183 pass attempts, to 288 rush attempts.
EWU has 228 pass attempts, to 260 rush attempts.

We're not struggling with the run either, averaging a healthy 4.7 ypc... we just get a lot more out of our passing game in yards per completion than the Griz do.

Lastly, Henderson does not lead the conference in rec TDs... that would be EWU's Cooper Kupp with 9. xcoffeex

Well, that reading and acting on D has resulted in you being ranked 8th in the conf. in scoring D, 7th in total defense, 8th in rushing D, 7th in passing D and 8th in passing efficiency D. So you're basically middle of the pack as far as the conference is concerned.

I find it funny you use attempts to gauge balance, considering Montana avergaes 214 on the ground and 236 passing, wheras EWU gets 173 on the ground and 324 through the air. xeyebrowx

You're also incorrect on the TD receptions thing, as DeAndre Carter of Sac has 11.

[Hammerhead]

Looks like I've found my flip channel for commercial breaks and halftime while watching most of the Bison game.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Well, that reading and acting on D has resulted in you being ranked 8th in the conf. in scoring D, 7th in total defense, 8th in rushing D, 7th in passing D and 8th in passing efficiency D. So you're basically middle of the pack as far as the conference is concerned.

I find it funny you use attempts to gauge balance, considering Montana avergaes 214 on the ground and 236 passing, wheras EWU gets 173 on the ground and 324 through the air. xeyebrowx

You're also incorrect on the TD receptions thing, as DeAndre Carter of Sac has 11.

You were wrong first. Bitch.

Griz are balanced output, but that's because they are clearly a run heavy team. EWU is very balanced offensively, but obviously will have a higher passing output since yards per catch are significantly greater than yards per carry, for 99.9999% of teams.

[Sammy94]

Don't think it was your D that one that game

Nope it was the lack of one from EWU. Griz win at home unless EWU has discovered a D in the last few weeks.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

You were wrong first. Bitch.

Griz are balanced output, but that's because they are clearly a run heavy team. EWU is very balanced offensively, but obviously will have a higher passing output since yards per catch are significantly greater than yards per carry, for 99.9999% of teams.

Also, I'd argue that our defense is average to subpar in the stats because of our significantly more difficult schedule. We've gone up against the #9 ranked scoring offense in FBS (#1 in passing), along with the 18th ranked rushing offense in FBS (Toledo). Add in SHSU, and there you go. In conference play, EWU has given up only 2 TDs and 43 points total, or 14.3 per game.

[dystopiamembrane]

EWU by a nose.

[Southern Bison]

Wow...first page and Creamin' Beagle is already quoting himself in his next post and losing his temper. xcoffeex

What happened? Did you not get paid after you swallowed?

[Sam_Kats]

I've got a feeling Alpha has got an epic response in the making...

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Wow...first page and Creamin' Beagle is already quoting himself in his next post and losing his temper. xcoffeex

What happened? Did you not get paid after you swallowed?

xlolx at the "losing his temper." Swing and a miss, Southern bi-son. xthumbsupx

I quoted myself because I didn't care to edit the post to add EWU's defensive stats vs. BSC competition, that I had forgotten to include the first go round. xcoffeex

[fencer24]

Save even more time then.

[kalm]

Also, I'd argue that our defense is average to subpar in the stats because of our significantly more difficult schedule. We've gone up against the #9 ranked scoring offense in FBS (#1 in passing), along with the 18th ranked rushing offense in FBS (Toledo). Add in SHSU, and there you go. In conference play, EWU has given up only 2 TDs and 43 points total, or 14.3 per game.

True but those games have also been against Weber State, UND, and Southern Utah. Not exactly an offensive juggernaut in those three. (Although Weber did just put up almost 500 yards against MSU)

I'd still say our defense is average to subpar...but with the potential to improve as the season goes forward.

[Sam_Kats]

Line opens @ EWU -2.5

Uh oh xrotatehx

[344Johnson]

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Oh my God.

[Grizalltheway]

Line opens @ EWU -2.5

Uh oh xrotatehx

Doesn't bother me.

[nwFL Griz]

Ok, so I don't have ROOT since switching away from Dish, where can I catch this game online? I missed the UM/NAU game because it wasn't online anywhere I could find, I'm hoping this doesn't happen again.

[Grizalltheway]

Ok, so I don't have ROOT since switching away from Dish, where can I catch this game online? I missed the UM/NAU game because it wasn't online anywhere I could find, I'm hoping this doesn't happen again.

BigSkyTV should probably have it, but I can't say for sure. I'm almost certain that firstrow1.eu will have it, too.

[fmrbearkat]

BigSkyTV should probably have it, but I can't say for sure. I'm almost certain that firstrow1.eu will have it, too.


If you have directv then check channel 239. The audience channel is owned by directv and they play most of the Griz games and this one is on the list for saturday.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

BigSkyTV should probably have it, but I can't say for sure. I'm almost certain that firstrow1.eu will have it, too.

BSTV doesn't/can't carry any game that Root picks up. First Row should have it though.


Post #2 updated with articles.

[Grizzlies82]

Line opens @ EWU -2.5

Uh oh xrotatehx

That is not surprising and actually seems closer than might be expected. Eastern is the higher ranked team holding an impressive FBS win.
None the less I like Montana's chances. It should be a good game. Go Griz.

[nwFL Griz]

BSTV doesn't/can't carry any game that Root picks up. First Row should have it though.


Post #2 updated with articles.

Well, Firstrow didn't pick up the NAU/UM game, so if that is my only choice, I guess I am hosed.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Well, Firstrow didn't pick up the NAU/UM game, so if that is my only choice, I guess I am hosed.

Better find a friend or a bar with DTV.

[Winindy]

Montana 34-31

[Grizzlies82]

Well is this officially the Game of the Week? Seems it should be.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

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[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Grizz have a better defense. I'll take the better defensive team.

Grizz: 35-21

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Grizz have a better defense. I'll take the better defensive team.

Grizz: 35-21

Do they?

On defense, EWU allows only 36.7% conversion, UM allows 41%. Considering EWU's played a much tougher schedule, specifically in terms of offenses faced (Oregon State, Toledo, SHSU) than the Griz (NAU? CP?), I'd say that disparity is fairly significant. We'll find out Saturday.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Do they?

On defense, EWU allows only 36.7% conversion, UM allows 41%. Considering EWU's played a much tougher schedule, specifically in terms of offenses faced (Oregon State, Toledo, SHSU) than the Griz (NAU? CP?), I'd say that disparity is fairly significant. We'll find out Saturday.


IMO, they do.

In those games you just mentioned, EWU gave up 46, 33, 49 points....not worthy of being classified as a good defense.

Ya, we'll see Saturday.

[Nickels]

Do they?

On defense, EWU allows only 36.7% conversion, UM allows 41%. Considering EWU's played a much tougher schedule, specifically in terms of offenses faced (Oregon State, Toledo, SHSU) than the Griz (NAU? CP?), I'd say that disparity is fairly significant. We'll find out Saturday.
EWU has the worst D of any D1 team the Kats have faced this year. That's for sure.

SHSU could have easily scored two more times in 4th but took the foot off the pedal.

[Twentysix]

Is this game going to be on americaone?

[robsnotes4u]

Is this game going to be on americaone?

From what I have heard, no. If you have dish you might catch it on channel 102, I think that is where I watched a Root Sports game before. Everything use to be on bigskytv.org for free but not so much anymore. Might check gogriz.com to see what they say.


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[robsnotes4u]

Is this game going to be on americaone?

Firstrow sports might have it online, there have been games there before. Check the egriz forum there is a discussion on it


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[Grizzlies82]

Grizz have a better defense. I'll take the better defensive team.

Grizz: 35-21

Typically these games are very close. This year shouldn't be any different. Considering Eastern's dynamic offense, it is likely they will jump out to the early lead. Then I suspect Montana's defense will clamp down and limit them throughout the second half. The Montana offense has the talent to put plenty of points on anyone. The question is if the Griz hot & cold offense is "on" this week. Even with some key injuries I am confident they'll have no problem getting up for this one. Expect the Grizzlies to notch the upset win over E. Washington. If you use this information to win big in Vegas be sure to send me 10%. If you use this information to lose big in Vegas you don't need to send anything.

[rancher griz]

I don't post here often, but this is a game that I am excited about. Obviously, EWU has a very high powered offense and if allowed to play their game, are capable of scoring a great deal of points on anybody. The Griz have a good running game and have the ability to sustain long and time consuming drives. It will be key for the Griz O to control the clock and keep Adam's on the sideline as much as possible. The Griz D needs to get to Adams, keep him contained, and not allow big plays. EWU has to stop the run and try to force UM to get their yards through the air, where they haven't been as successful. If Montana get's their run game going, I don't think EWU will be able to score enough points to win.

I actually think this game could go either way. The home field advantage is big and UM should have beat EWU last year with a weaker and JJ void team. I'll take the Griz by 10.

[veinup]

people talking about the strength of UMs run game .. how much will we miss Van tho? has our running game really gotten 100% rolling and racked up a bunch of yards solely on the back of jordan canada this season?

[100%GRIZ]

people talking about the strength of UMs run game .. how much will we miss Van tho? has our running game really gotten 100% rolling and racked up a bunch of yards solely on the back of jordan canada this season?

Count on Joey Counts! Big game for him today!

[fmrbearkat]

Firstrow sports might have it online, there have been games there before. Check the egriz forum there is a discussion on it


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game is on channel 239 on directv. I have to work until 4ish today but I have this one set on the DVR! Good luck to both teams and hope there's no injuries. I still think EWU wins close but its a pickem game in reality. . Obviously I'm pulling for EWU for our SOS.

[veinup]

about to head out to my bar. so hyped. go griz.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Go Eags!

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[bobcathpdevil56]

Game is on 426 on DISH in Billings area. Should be a good one, hope both can some how lose

[catbob]

21-10 EWU midway through the 2nd.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

EWU has tremendous team speed...

[fmrbearkat]

EWU has tremendous team speed...

Yep....running games not to shabby either!!

[catbob]

Big TD Pass from JJ to Henderson, 21-17 EWU.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

TD EWU!

[Squealofthepig]

Griz have no answer for Adams so far - 16/19, 269 yards, 14.2 avg, 4 TDs. Not a lot for them on the ground, but they really don't need it.

[fmrbearkat]

Yep....running games not to shabby either!!

Well I just got home and saw the stats....has eastern even attempted to run the ball?

[CorrosionDoc]

Well I just got home and saw the stats....has eastern even attempted to run the ball?

Looks like 12 rushes for 47 yards...

[catbob]

35-17 EWU, Griz fans gettin real pissy on e-griz.

[Squealofthepig]

Looks like 12 rushes for 47 yards...

Yeah, just enough to keep the Griz somewhat honest, and it's also helping to keep third downs manageable distances with lots of options for Adams.

[Squealofthepig]

35-17 EWU, Griz fans gettin real pissy on e-griz.

When are egriz fans ever not pissy?

Cooper Cupp is just amazing. If I wasn't a Griz fan he'd be lots of fun to watch today.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

EWU is dominating! I can't see them losing a BSC game....

[Screamin_Eagle174]

35-17 EWU, Griz fans gettin real pissy on e-griz.
I don't believe it! :sly:

[FargoBison]

I would love to see EWU and EIU match up.

[Squealofthepig]

EWU is dominating! I can't see them losing a BSC game....

Road games at Idaho State and Cal Poly; home games vs Montana State and PSU.

I'm drinking the Eagles Flavor Aid; I hope the Griz can bounce back from this, but the second and third quarters were just brutal.

111 dB at Washington Griz officially today. So that's something, I guess. :)

[Twentysix]

Cause it would be 170 to 177?

[Twentysix]

Montana is mounting a come back? 14 unanswered points for the griz.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Montana is mounting a come back? 14 unanswered points for the griz.

I think they let up some.

Adams ability to get a pass off under duress is amazing...and then he throws a pick...

Now it's interesting...

[Squealofthepig]

Missed fg by the Griz, though. As ags'er tanagriz just remarked to me... "I miss Carpenter."

[Squealofthepig]

Final 42-37. Great game by the Eagles, good luck the rest of the season and I hope we don't play each other again. :)

[chattownmocs]

There are pretenders among us.

[dudeitsaid]

I hope we don't play each other again. :)

Pumped for the win! I was hoping for a blowout, just because I don't know if EWU has every done that to UM. And I thought we might pull it off the way things were going heading into the 4th! But the Griz are just too good to go quietly. I can't watch any Griz-Eag matchup without having a flipping anxiety attack! Though I am sure the Griz will be in the playoffs, I hope we don't see each other there.

[Squealofthepig]

There are pretenders among us.

Thanks for representing!

[Grizo406]

Griz have no answer for Adams so far - 16/19, 269 yards, 14.2 avg, 4 TDs. Not a lot for them on the ground, but they really don't need it.

Adams was as good as advertised, no doubt.

IMO, who the Griz REALLY didn't have an answer for today was #10 Kupp! That kid played like he was 10' tall, and acted like the football was his!

Can't say this loss didn't hurt, but it was an absolute pleasure, for me, watching the kinda' talent that this kid has!

Congrats on your win today, EWU. Good luck in Bozeman next week! It looks to be a beaut!

[SeattleGriz]

Adams was as good as advertised, no doubt.

IMO, who the Griz REALLY didn't have an answer for today was #10 Kupp! That kid played like he was 10' tall, and acted like the football was his!

Can't say this loss didn't hurt, but it was an absolute pleasure, for me, watching the kinda' talent that this kid has!

Congrats on your win today, EWU. Good luck in Bozeman next week! It looks to be a beaut!


Bull****. We had an answer, we just have a mental midget as our D coordinator. Guy is meathead who got burned EVERY time he sent pressure. How ****ing predictable. Guy is a stooge.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Bull****. We had an answer, we just have a mental midget as our D coordinator. Guy is meathead who got burned EVERY time he sent pressure. How ****ing predictable. Guy is a stooge.

Stay home, you're drunk. ;)

[SeattleGriz]

Stay home, you're drunk. ;)

Adams is good, but not great. He got bailed out all day by his receivers. Not to say if we would have had a new D coordinator, we would have won, but I sure would have felt better. Guy is a doofus. If he didn't have the athleticism of the players to bail out his ineptitude, we would have been totally smoked in half our games.

So tired of the coaching carousel known as Montana. NDSU would be in the same boat if they were on their 3rd coach in 5 years.

[Nickels]

Kupp? Did he flop like a grade A bitch again?

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Kupp? Did he flop like a grade A bitch again?

No, he hasn't pulled a nickels once.

[Grizo406]

Kupp? Did he flop like a grade A bitch again?

Nope. Not at all. Although his stellar play pissed off a lot of Griz fans today, the kid made his teammates, school, and family very proud.

I'd like to bet you on how far SHSU goes in the playoffs, but I learned a very valuable lesson about betting with a Bearkat fan.

[GoCats23]

Adams was as good as advertised, no doubt.

IMO, who the Griz REALLY didn't have an answer for today was #10 Kupp! That kid played like he was 10' tall, and acted like the football was his!

Can't say this loss didn't hurt, but it was an absolute pleasure, for me, watching the kinda' talent that this kid has!

Congrats on your win today, EWU. Good luck in Bozeman next week! It looks to be a beaut!

What are you talking about? We don't play the Eagles next week, nor is it in Bozeman when we do play them..

[Nickels]

Nope. Not at all. Although his stellar play pissed off a lot of Griz fans today, the kid made his teammates, school, and family very proud.

I'd like to bet you on how far SHSU goes in the playoffs, but I learned a very valuable lesson about betting with a Bearkat fan.
I don't know what you are referring to exactly but I think you may be surprised which way I would bet on that one. I have little faith in our OC & DC. Horrendous playcalling although it seemed to improve tremendously in the 2nd quarter today.

Is EWU really the best the BSC has to offer right now? Our mediocre D didn't have many problems ending most of EWU's drives, especially in the second half. Their D was the worst I've seen this year except Houston Baptist in their first game ever. Right on par with Texas Southern, maybe even worse.

I don't get it.

[Grizo406]

I don't know what you are referring to exactly but I think you may be surprised which way I would bet on that one. I have little faith in our OC & DC. Horrendous playcalling although it seemed to improve tremendously in the 2nd quarter today.

Is EWU really the best the BSC has to offer right now? Our mediocre D didn't have many problems ending most of EWU's drives, especially in the second half. Their D was the worst I've seen this year except Houston Baptist in their first game ever. Right on par with Texas Southern, maybe even worse.

I don't get it.

Maybe SHSU is just better than everyone else, huh?

[fmrbearkat]

Maybe SHSU is just better than everyone else, huh?

Nope but we would win the big sky crown for the 3rd year in a row! Wait for it................................................ .................................................. ...............BOOM!!!

[putter]

Nope but we would win the big sky crown for the 3rd year in a row! Wait for it................................................ .................................................. ...............BOOM!!!

You can make more T-Shirts for 2nd place again.........

[caribbeanhen]

Maybe SHSU is just better than everyone else, huh?

I see Sammy got whipped by the team from Hammond

[kalm]

Maybe SHSU is just better than everyone else, huh?

SHSU is a matchup problem for us and I'd rather play the Bizon. That being said, and despite being "stopped on every drive", we did manage to score 5 TD's that game.

Defenses CAN get better and I think ours is. We've played some very good offenses including Montana yesterday. We were able to hold them 46 yards in the decisive 3rd quarter before going into prevent (offensively AND defensively.

If we continue to improve on D, I think we have a chance against anyone.

[veinup]

well, i finally made it back. great game from eastern. we gave em so much an couldnt really capitalize when we had to. no shame in losing to such a great team.

that said, vernon adams is a punk. saw him come off his own sideline to taunt jordan johnson after he had been sacked. trailer trash level style by that young man, as advertised.

but again .. a W is a W, and they deserved it.

[kalm]

well, i finally made it back. great game from eastern. we gave em so much an couldnt really capitalize when we had to. no shame in losing to such a great team.

that said, vernon adams is a punk. saw him come off his own sideline to taunt jordan johnson after he had been sacked. trailer trash level style by that young man, as advertised.

but again .. a W is a W, and they deserved it.

Missed that. If it did happen, it will be corrected, just like the stupid taunting penalty after the illegal block called on the Griz. Baldwin and Co. are nothing but class and expect the same from their kids.

[veinup]

just stood out to me as a ****ty thing. before you ask, yes, i am bitter that my team lost. xlolx

it sucks more losing to a fired up team that is great and cocky as **** at home. thats the game tho, yall deserved it. just wish there were like seven more minutes in it. :|

[Screamin_Eagle174]

well, i finally made it back. great game from eastern. we gave em so much an couldnt really capitalize when we had to. no shame in losing to such a great team.

that said, vernon adams is a punk. saw him come off his own sideline to taunt jordan johnson after he had been sacked. trailer trash level style by that young man, as advertised.

but again .. a W is a W, and they deserved it.

Now you know why a lot of people hate Griz fans, at least a large number that post on eGriz. It's not the team or the wins and losses, it's the arrogance.

Like kalm said, I have no doubt Baldwin will lay into him, just like he did #57.

[veinup]

Now you know why a lot of people hate Griz fans, at least a large number that post on eGriz. It's not the team or the wins and losses, it's the arrogance.

Like kalm said, I have no doubt Baldwin will lay into him, just like he did #57.
ive been a griz fan since i was a kid. the whole of griz-fandom is probably still at home crying, im here posting. we're not on top of the conference like we used to be. maybe we were arrogant during that time period (30~ years?). but now is now and eastern washington university has a better football team than UM. it sucks. but real griz fans are going to learn a bit of humility, and know that we took the L, at home, pretty hard.

what i dont like to see is ****ty sportsmanship on the field. i'm not going to say that my team was 100% innocent of it, but i think EWU was 100% guilty of it. watching that game, as a sports fan in general, you knew that a cocky evil empire came into msla to destroy, and they did. despite heroic comeback attempts, the good guys lost. vernon adams is screaming and taunting and jordan johnson is staying within his own sideline, keeping his **** together, trying to keep his team in the game. which he did. i just want yall EWU fans to know who you are. you were rooting for ivan drago (the ****) over Rocky yesterday. you were rooting for Norway to beat team USA in Mighty Ducks 2.

[fmrbearkat]

I see Sammy got whipped by the team from Hammond

Hmm....we haven't played SELA yet so I don't know who you would've heard that from! And we beat northwestern state (Natchitoches LA) 44-10 today??

[kalm]

ive been a griz fan since i was a kid. the whole of griz-fandom is probably still at home crying, im here posting. we're not on top of the conference like we used to be. maybe we were arrogant during that time period (30~ years?). but now is now and eastern washington university has a better football team than UM. it sucks. but real griz fans are going to learn a bit of humility, and know that we took the L, at home, pretty hard.

what i dont like to see is ****ty sportsmanship on the field. i'm not going to say that my team was 100% innocent of it, but i think EWU was 100% guilty of it. watching that game, as a sports fan in general, you knew that a cocky evil empire came into msla to destroy, and they did. despite heroic comeback attempts, the good guys lost. vernon adams is screaming and taunting and jordan johnson is staying within his own sideline, keeping his **** together, trying to keep his team in the game. which he did. i just want yall EWU fans to know who you are. you were rooting for ivan drago (the ****) over Rocky yesterday. you were rooting for Norway to beat team USA in Mighty Ducks 2.

L at us being the evil empire...

[bobcathpdevil56]

ive been a griz fan since i was a kid. the whole of griz-fandom is probably still at home crying, im here posting. we're not on top of the conference like we used to be. maybe we were arrogant during that time period (30~ years?). but now is now and eastern washington university has a better football team than UM. it sucks. but real griz fans are going to learn a bit of humility, and know that we took the L, at home, pretty hard.

what i dont like to see is ****ty sportsmanship on the field. i'm not going to say that my team was 100% innocent of it, but i think EWU was 100% guilty of it. watching that game, as a sports fan in general, you knew that a cocky evil empire came into msla to destroy, and they did. despite heroic comeback attempts, the good guys lost. vernon adams is screaming and taunting and jordan johnson is staying within his own sideline, keeping his **** together, trying to keep his team in the game. which he did. i just want yall EWU fans to know who you are. you were rooting for ivan drago (the ****) over Rocky yesterday. you were rooting for Norway to beat team USA in Mighty Ducks 2.

I thought it was Iceland

[veinup]

haha. you're right. L indeed.

im sorry im still drunk and emotional. **** was well played.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

ive been a griz fan since i was a kid. the whole of griz-fandom is probably still at home crying, im here posting. we're not on top of the conference like we used to be. maybe we were arrogant during that time period (30~ years?). but now is now and eastern washington university has a better football team than UM. it sucks. but real griz fans are going to learn a bit of humility, and know that we took the L, at home, pretty hard.

what i dont like to see is ****ty sportsmanship on the field. i'm not going to say that my team was 100% innocent of it, but i think EWU was 100% guilty of it. watching that game, as a sports fan in general, you knew that a cocky evil empire came into msla to destroy, and they did. despite heroic comeback attempts, the good guys lost. vernon adams is screaming and taunting and jordan johnson is staying within his own sideline, keeping his **** together, trying to keep his team in the game. which he did. i just want yall EWU fans to know who you are. you were rooting for ivan drago (the ****) over Rocky yesterday. you were rooting for Norway to beat team USA in Mighty Ducks 2.

POTY nominee, that's some funny ****!

[putter]

Sad thing is, Montana's coach was quoted in the Spokesman that he thought it was 4th and 8, not 4th and 1 which is why he tried to kick the field goal.. As Charlie Brown would say....Good Grief xbawlingx

[Grizalltheway]

Sad thing is, Montana's coach was quoted in the Spokesman that he thought it was 4th and 8, not 4th and 1 which is why he tried to kick the field goal.. As Charlie Brown would say....Good Grief xbawlingx

I respect Mick a lot, but it's looking more and more like he needs to just ride off into the sunset after this season.

[Grizalltheway]

SHSU is a matchup problem for us and I'd rather play the Bizon. That being said, and despite being "stopped on every drive", we did manage to score 5 TD's that game.

Defenses CAN get better and I think ours is. We've played some very good offenses including Montana yesterday. We were able to hold them 46 yards in the decisive 3rd quarter before going into prevent (offensively AND defensively.

If we continue to improve on D, I think we have a chance against anyone.

I have to admit you were much tougher on D than I expected, especially up front. Griz could just not get anything going up the middle for most of the day. Of course it didn't help that our coaches refused to adjust when you stuffed us time after time.

[Bohcat]

Sad thing is, Montana's coach was quoted in the Spokesman that he thought it was 4th and 8, not 4th and 1 which is why he tried to kick the field goal.. As Charlie Brown would say....Good Grief xbawlingx

Thats embarrassing to admit as the head coach but at the time I didnt think it was a bad decision. Down 11 you need a FG at some point why not get the what should have been the for sure 3 when you can? It was a kick that from (39 yards?) should be made, it just didnt happen. I thought it was the right call to kick.

[Nickels]

I see Sammy got whipped by the team from Hammond
Sammy hasn't played a team from Hammond this year, so no, you didn't see that. Maybe in your dreams?

[Nickels]

ive been a griz fan since i was a kid. the whole of griz-fandom is probably still at home crying, im here posting. we're not on top of the conference like we used to be. maybe we were arrogant during that time period (30~ years?). but now is now and eastern washington university has a better football team than UM. it sucks. but real griz fans are going to learn a bit of humility, and know that we took the L, at home, pretty hard.

what i dont like to see is ****ty sportsmanship on the field. i'm not going to say that my team was 100% innocent of it, but i think EWU was 100% guilty of it. watching that game, as a sports fan in general, you knew that a cocky evil empire came into msla to destroy, and they did. despite heroic comeback attempts, the good guys lost. vernon adams is screaming and taunting and jordan johnson is staying within his own sideline, keeping his **** together, trying to keep his team in the game. which he did. i just want yall EWU fans to know who you are. you were rooting for ivan drago (the ****) over Rocky yesterday. you were rooting for Norway to beat team USA in Mighty Ducks 2.

That's EWU for you. Worthless trash. We've seen the same things from them the last two years. Their fan base is just as trashy too.

[robsnotes4u]

Sammy hasn't played a team from Hammond this year, so no, you didn't see that. Maybe in your dreams?

They saw SHU not SHSU or were drunk


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[Screamin_Eagle174]

That's EWU for you. Worthless trash. We've seen the same things from them the last two years. Their fan base is just as trashy too.
Said the pile of trash.

[putter]

Thats embarrassing to admit as the head coach but at the time I didnt think it was a bad decision. Down 11 you need a FG at some point why not get the what should have been the for sure 3 when you can? It was a kick that from (39 yards?) should be made, it just didnt happen. I thought it was the right call to kick.

Yes, not that I disagree with the decision to kick but to not know the down and distance at that point of the game is just bad. Worst has been the best kicker and had the distance, just pushed the kick. He is a freshman and will get better.

[kalm]

That's EWU for you. Worthless trash. We've seen the same things from them the last two years. Their fan base is just as trashy too.

The Montana guy was much more clever...yawn

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Yes, not that I disagree with the decision to kick but to not know the down and distance at that point of the game is just bad. Worst has been the best kicker and had the distance, just pushed the kick. He is a freshman and will get better.

The irony. xlolx

[Screamin_Eagle174]

The Montana guys was much more clever...yawn

And that's sayin' something. ;)

[citdog]

VERY impressed with Vernon Adams and EWU.

[Grizzlies82]

VERY impressed with Vernon Adams and EWU.

Adams is a gifted athlete, though Eastern WA's new receiving corp is what surprised me.
They were VERY impressive in that game making some great catches and getting fabulous yards after the catch (though some whiffed tackles in the secondary helped that).

[Silenoz]

Thats embarrassing to admit as the head coach but at the time I didnt think it was a bad decision. Down 11 you need a FG at some point why not get the what should have been the for sure 3 when you can? It was a kick that from (39 yards?) should be made, it just didnt happen. I thought it was the right call to kick.

That's what I was telling everyone. You're down by a TD + 2 PT + FG, it's 4th down, and you're in field goal range. No brainer.

[Silenoz]

I have to admit you were much tougher on D than I expected, especially up front. Griz could just not get anything going up the middle for most of the day. Of course it didn't help that our coaches refused to adjust when you stuffed us time after time.
I think the last two games are pretty telling. Something has gone horribly wrong with our run game

[ursus arctos horribilis]

I think the last two games are pretty telling. Something has gone horribly wrong with our run game

Agreed. The coaches don't seem as comfortable as they were with either the gameplan or some of the personnel with what our plan of attack should be. I'm not sure what it is really but it's definitely off.

[bobcathpdevil56]

Thats embarrassing to admit as the head coach but at the time I didnt think it was a bad decision. Down 11 you need a FG at some point why not get the what should have been the for sure 3 when you can? It was a kick that from (39 yards?) should be made, it just didnt happen. I thought it was the right call to kick.

This sounds about right coming from a kicker.

Got to go for it no matter what:)

[ursus arctos horribilis]

This sounds about right coming from a kicker.

Got to go for it no matter what:)

Well I hate to side with kickers but even at the time when everyone was saying go for it I thought it was the right call to kick even though it should have been very possible to pick up the yard. Kick it, leave every second on the clock possible and then know, absolutely know that it's four down territory the rest of the way.

We didn't win though so I certainly ain't saying it was right but at the time seemed most logical and safest way to extend the game.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

VERY impressed with Vernon Adams and EWU.

Why?

[citdog]

Why?

That guy extends, like those pills you bought off of tv, plays when he should be sacked and then makes you pay. Cooper Kupp should be the Rice award winner. EWU is a good football team.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

Cupp is no Henderson thats for sure. Head to head stats back it up

[Silenoz]

That guy extends, like those pills you bought off of tv, plays when he should be sacked and then makes you pay. Cooper Kupp should be the Rice award winner. EWU is a good football team.

Easily. The guy is already better than Kaufman, Edwards, or Herd xeekx

How the hell did he slip through the cracks and fall to EWU?

Henderson is a beast too. They need to both get a shout out from TSN

[bobcathpdevil56]

Well I hate to side with kickers but even at the time when everyone was saying go for it I thought it was the right call to kick even though it should have been very possible to pick up the yard. Kick it, leave every second on the clock possible and then know, absolutely know that it's four down territory the rest of the way.

We didn't win though so I certainly ain't saying it was right but at the time seemed most logical and safest way to extend the game.

Ursus, I believe you are most definitely correct, just giving bohcat a tough time.

Always easy to look back and say something was a bad choice, not easy to make the decision in real time

[dudeitsaid]

How the hell did he slip through the cracks and fall to EWU?


His favorite color is red. Seriously, he is fairly local, so that may have had something to do with it. He was the scout team play of the year for EWU. It's great to see him translate that to the team in the live games.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Ursus, I believe you are most definitely correct, just giving bohcat a tough time.

Always easy to look back and say something was a bad choice, not easy to make the decision in real time

I can understand that as well.

[Red & Black]

Cupp is no Henderson thats for sure. Head to head stats back it up

Haven't seen the stats between the two, but Kupp has video game numbers. And that's with Adams spreading the ball around to 4 or 5 different receivers on a consistent basis.

[Red & Black]

Adams is good, but not great. He got bailed out all day by his receivers.

Sounds pretty familiar.

"The only reason you guys won was "Kaufman"....er, Jones, I mean Kupp...or Meyer, or Kimble.

Adams makes some mistakes at times, but he is a Sophomore and is still learning. He has a nice touch on the ball and can manipulate the pocket and scramble when he needs to. And yes, he has some very good receivers.

What was more telling to me was how the EWU front 7 really limited Montana's running game. Outside of the big plays from EWU's offense, that was the biggest difference IMO. By the time Montana adjusted its game plan to start throwing, it was too late.

[putter]

Sounds pretty familiar.

"The only reason you guys won was "Kaufman"....er, Jones, I mean Kupp...or Meyer, or Kimble.

Adams makes some mistakes at times, but he is a Sophomore and is still learning. He has a nice touch on the ball and can manipulate the pocket and scramble when he needs to. And yes, he has some very good receivers.

What was more telling to me was how the EWU front 7 really limited Montana's running game. Outside of the big plays from EWU's offense, that was the biggest difference IMO. By the time Montana adjusted its game plan to start throwing, it was too late.

That is becoming a trend. Montana, supposedly, has an NFL offensive line, yet can't run block to save their lives....

[Grizalltheway]

That is becoming a trend. Montana, supposedly, has an NFL offensive line, yet can't run block to save their lives....

Don't know enough about Xs and Os to say for sure, but I think it must have something to do with a poor blocking scheme or the guys just not being adjusted to the new offensive scheme. They seemed to do a great job run blocking last season. xconfusedx

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Don't know enough about Xs and Os to say for sure, but I think it must have something to do with a poor blocking scheme or the guys just not being adjusted to the new offensive scheme. They seemed to do a great job run blocking last season. xconfusedx

I think Red & Black hit on the key point I've been seeing since the NAU game. We just don't seem to be recognizing that when another team is committing more personnel to stopping one aspect we need to commit to the area they are subtracting from to do so. EWU was very quick to the area when we did exploit and so forth but we did find some cracks but let some opportunities slip away and they just capitalized on our mismatches all day long. They just flat out did a good job all around and we paid for it. In some games we seem real comfortable in what we're doing but in the losses we've looked like we were lost and couldn't find our way out at all or until too late to fix things.

Vernon is good but he got away with some serious jump balls that could have went either way is I think what SeaGriz was fgetting at. Cooper definitely bailed him out a couple of times but that is what teammates do to make a great play.

[Silenoz]

Well we are on first-year offensive co-coordinators... for the third time in four years xconfusedx

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Easily. The guy is already better than Kaufman, Edwards, or Herd xeekx

How the hell did he slip through the cracks and fall to EWU?

Henderson is a beast too. They need to both get a shout out from TSN
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/oct/24/ewu-good-hands-receiver-kupp/

[darell1976]

Montana by 3 in OT.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

I think Red & Black hit on the key point I've been seeing since the NAU game. We just don't seem to be recognizing that when another team is committing more personnel to stopping one aspect we need to commit to the area they are subtracting from to do so. EWU was very quick to the area when we did exploit and so forth but we did find some cracks but let some opportunities slip away and they just capitalized on our mismatches all day long. They just flat out did a good job all around and we paid for it. In some games we seem real comfortable in what we're doing but in the losses we've looked like we were lost and couldn't find our way out at all or until too late to fix things.

Vernon is good but he got away with some serious jump balls that could have went either way is I think what SeaGriz was fgetting at. Cooper definitely bailed him out a couple of times but that is what teammates do to make a great play.

Definite jump balls and a lot of them. After watching the game again on DVR and the video I shot we should have had 3 more INTs if our safeties didnt suck so bad. They missed them all by a half step and the WRs bailed out at least 5 bad passes that were into double or triple coverage. They made the plays but it isnt quality or good football its luck, it will run out and they will get housed when MSU comes to town and in the playoffs.

[Walkon79]

Definite jump balls and a lot of them. After watching the game again on DVR and the video I shot we should have had 3 more INTs if our safeties didnt suck so bad. They missed them all by a half step and the WRs bailed out at least 5 bad passes that were into double or triple coverage. They made the plays but it isnt quality or good football its luck, it will run out and they will get housed when MSU comes to town and in the playoffs.

Hope you're right Alpha. I think the Cat's DB's are much better and we are getting healthier as the year goes on. If Preston Gale is close to 100% by next week we can get pressure on VA with our front four and drop 7 into coverage. Our linebackers can all cover and run as well, especially Cole Moore. We'll make it tougher on VA than the Griz did, I think.

The Cats will also throw it around alot more on 1st and 2nd down early in the game, while still controlling the clock. DMac has been getting better and more confident with each outing since the injury, and will bring the added running threat on called QB keepers.

I'm looking ahead, but this should be a h-ll of a game and will come down to TO's like it has almost every time these teams have met in the past 5 years.