Quarterfinals: ILLINOIS STATE VS EASTERN WASHINGTON

[Prime Power]

This is the game I look forward to most next weekend. Can't wait!!

[centennial]

I expect ISU to win, EWU is a good club though.

[Jrbird2]

Well we can be sure of one thing: The redbirds remember what happened last time they went to EWU. Pretty cool we get another chance on the red turf!

[dudeitsaid]

So...we meet again. This Redbirds team is going to be a force. I thought UNI was outstanding against SFA, and ISUr beat them handily!

That being said, EWU is a very different team, and this will be a heck of a matchup!

[No_Skill]

I hope this is the Friday game so I can watch.

[Red & Black]

There's going to be quite a few points scored in this one, I think. The 2012 game was a lot of fun.

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I expect ISU to win, EWU is a good club though.

Oh, ya don't say? xrolleyesx

[centennial]

There's going to be quite a few points scored in this one, I think. The 2012 game was a lot of fun.

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Oh, ya don't say? xrolleyesx
Did you see them playing today? They looked like the best team in the FCS..

[dudeitsaid]

Did you see them playing today? They looked like the best team in the FCS..

Yeah...but now their coming to play a Big Sky Conference championship team.xtroublex












IT WAS A FREAKING JOKE! BACK OFF!xpeacex

[REALBird]

Too much damned Red in one place. Hope EWU wears all black and ISU all white.. That turf is hideous!

[Red & Black]

Did you see them playing today? They looked like the best team in the FCS..

I did, and they looked great.

[Bisonator]

Too much damned Red in one place. Hope EWU wears all black and ISU all white.. That turf is hideous!

Pray for snow! xnodx

[FargoBison]

The hideous red turf has been a playoff house of horrors for our conference. I hope ISUR can break the streak, should be a great game though. Two really good teams, playing some good football right now. Wouldn't be shocked to see this game being played Friday night.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Interesting match up for sure.

ISU is playing really well right now. EWU at home will be tough.

[BattinRam]

Go Redbirds, give um the ole' Valley one, two, and get outta there with a W.

[REALBird]

Game will be won in the secondary and if we can get pressure on VA. Not worried about scoring points, just hope we play DEF.

Last team with the ball wins.

[Bison56]

I'm going with over 125 for points scored.xnodx

[SIUSalukiFan]

This should be a helluva game. Go Illinois State!

[Redbird 13]

Hated this potential matchup when the pairings were released!

ISU will have to clean up the turnovers that made things interesting in the fourth quarter against UNI.

I think the winner goes to Frisco.

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

If Ill St plays the jump ball they win, simple as that.....and turnovers.

[SpreadtheRed]

I think the winner goes to Frisco.

New Hamp begs to differ... but anyways, if the Birds chuck the ball up 3 times like they did yesterday, they are going to be in a world of hurt.

My vote is they wear their home reds they wore in the UNI game, and Ninja their way to victory.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Game will be won in the secondary and if we can get pressure on VA. Not worried about scoring points, just hope we play DEF.

Last team with the ball wins.


I think Ill State will be able to move the ball and score but will it be enough on the road?

The D-line and LBs for the Redbirds need to play gap sound on defense and not let VA extend plays. Keep him bottled up and get pressure on him. They do that and they have a very good chance of winning IMO.

[CHIP72]

From my neutral point of view, I think Illinois State wins. IMO, Illinois State should have been a top four seed over Eastern Washington.

[ValleyTalk]

Illinois State by a touchdown.

[Redbird Recon]

If Corwin and Perkins can keep VA in the pocket, Redbirds win.

[Lehigh'98]

Redbirds get revenge from 2012 49-45. Could be best game of quarters.

[ndsubison]

This coming from a Bison fan: kick their collective fking azzes: Redbirds. Rep the Valley.

[kalm]

If Corwin and Perkins can keep VA in the pocket, Redbirds win.

Both Montana and PSU had the athletes to do a nice job of this and VA has looked jittery in the pocket since his injury. That said, he's still been able to do enough to put points up and we've had some luck with more designed rollouts and option.

I think both teams get their points but if our defense plays like it did yesterday I like our chances.

[veinup]

this is the game ill be paying most attention to next weekend

go eags bitches

[Cleets]

I would argue that this will be the best FCS team EWU has played all season...

[Red & Black]

I would argue that this will be the best FCS team EWU has played all season...

No doubt.


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[Red & Black]

If Corwin and Perkins can keep VA in the pocket, Redbirds win.

He can still do a ton of damage inside the pocket.


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[Red & Black]

From my neutral point of view, I think Illinois State wins. IMO, Illinois State should have been a top four seed over Eastern Washington.

You're not neutral. You're a MVFC fan.


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[Cleets]

Eastern Washington will need to be relaxed and confident rolling into this game
If they play tight and awkward like they did through the Griz game they will lose BIG

They win this game if they just relax and do their thing...

[Bisonwinagn]

I think Ill State will be a slight favorite, but whoever wins will make it to Frisco.

[Twentysix]

You're not neutral. You're a MVFC fan.


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Uhh? I think he/she is a Villanova fan..

[PantherRob82]

I think Eastern Washington has to be the favorite at home, but it really should be a good game. Both of these quarterbacks are very dangerous.

[Rjones61]

This feels a lot like 2012. For that reason and being an EWU homer, I think EWU wins this one.

Both Illinois State and EWU are better than they were in 2012. I think this will be a close game AND the winner goes to Frisco.

[Prime Power]

I would argue that this will be the best FCS team EWU has played all season...

I don't think you would get a valid argument from anyone on that one.

[dudeitsaid]

I think Ill State will be a slight favorite, but whoever wins will make it to Frisco.

I hope that's true. Five seed coming to the four seed's home turf, and us being the underdog would add more fuel to the fire for us.

[CHIP72]

Uhh? I think he/she is a Villanova fan..

More like a Lehigh/Lafayette/Penn/Villanova fan.​ I think it does say that in my profile...

[dudeitsaid]

More like a Lehigh/Lafayette/Penn/Villanova fan.​ I think it does say that in my profile...

In that case, everything you say is invalidated...

J/K!

[Red & Black]

From my neutral point of view, I think Illinois State wins. IMO, Illinois State should have been a top four seed over Jacksonville State.

FIFY.



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[PMBison]

Cheering for ISU but wouldn't be upset if NDSU were to make it to the title game and get another shot at EWU. I think most NDSU fans agree that the 2010 robbery still burns a bit. Also curious, has anybody successfully stopped or at least given the EWU offense fits this year with Vernon Adams at the helm?

[Red & Black]

Cheering for ISU but wouldn't be upset if NDSU were to make it to the title game and get another shot at EWU. I think most NDSU fans agree that the 2010 robbery still burns a bit. Also curious, has anybody successfully stopped or at least given the EWU offense fits this year with Vernon Adams at the helm?

Montana did to verying degrees in both those games.


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[UNIFanSince1983]

I would argue that this will be the best FCS team EWU has played all season...

Well getting to the Quarters I would hope so. Of course this is the best team ISUr will have played all year too.

[DaBurds!!]

I hate this matchup, I hate EWU's offense, and I hate that damn turf. I especially hate what they did to us a couple years back.
I don't do predictions, but Carnes made it easy for us in the secondary..,we need to come ready to play some terrific pass defense.

[World]

Illinois State - 45
Eastern Washington - 42

[Redbirdgrad]

Illinois State at East Washington - FCS Playoffs??- Quarterfinals - Saturday, December 13, 2014 4:00 PM


357 Illinois State
-6½ -120






358 East Washington
+6½ -120



According to 5dimes. For entertainment purposes only, and to help spark some discussion. EWU is a touchdown dog on their own turf.

[tomq04]

I would take ewu every time they under dogs by > 6 against nearly everyone...probably not oregon though.

[Red & Black]

Illinois State at East Washington - FCS Playoffs??- Quarterfinals - Saturday, December 13, 2014 4:00 PM


357 Illinois State
-6½ -120






358 East Washington
+6½ -120



According to 5dimes. For entertainment purposes only, and to help spark some discussion. EWU is a touchdown dog on their own turf.

Largely due to the over-valued weight given due to playjng in the MVFC, I would imagine. Computers and stuff. ;)

Seriously, though. I may take that bet.


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[DaBurds!!]

Largely due to the over-valued weight given due to playjng in the MVFC, I would imagine. Computers and stuff. ;)

Seriously, though. I may take that bet.


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I don't blame you, I would too... But I have a conflict of interest.

[Loyl2u]

I've got this as 42-36 Redbirds in my bracket. The Birds have done a great job of controlling some RB's this year, but haven't done a great job on QB's that are decent dual threats. My guess is that ISUr will give up some big plays, but will also make several offensively. Ultimately, as with most games between good teams, it will be about turnovers. Somebody will have 3 turnovers and first one there loses. I think ISUr DEF can generate 3, but the question is whether The Birds offense will give up 3 first. Roberson has done a better job of taking care of ball last several Games. Hopefully that continues.

Any significant injury question marks for EWU?

[tomq04]

Any significant injury question marks for EWU?

I'm pretty sure we are as healthy as we have been all year.

[Catsfan90]

I don't really understand all the winner goes to Frisco comments. Winner goes to the semis for a shot at Frisco. With all four teams in, none of them are pushovers. So looking past the semis is difficult to do.

[kalm]

I don't really understand all the winner goes to Frisco comments. Winner goes to the semis for a shot at Frisco. With all four teams in, none of them are pushovers. So looking past the semis is difficult to do.

Each team would be heavily favored against Chatty at home and entering the playoffs, both UNH and Chatty had only defeated one playoff team, so UNH is still a bit unproven as well.

[Red & Black]

Any significant injury question marks for EWU?

A few here and there, including one starter on the O-Line, I believe. Nothing really out of the ordinary for any team at this point in the season.


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[clawman]

I'm pretty sure we are as healthy as we have been all year.

TE Terry Jackson had a bad ankle sprain and DL Anthony Lino came off the field last play of the game with a limp arm. Maybe shoulder? Safety Jordan Tonani still suffering concussion symptoms. Stating guard Aaron Neary missed the MT game and is still questionable.

[Grizzlies82]

Good luck Eagles. I hope 'Little Shoota' and your guys smoke em.

[Cleets]

I'm just waiting for the ESPN video team to try and set the color temperature for the field (white balance be damned) and then the two RED teams run out on to the field

Good Lord...!!! its going to look like a circus / That's a lot of red
Here's what a still shot from the game is going to look like

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Color_icon_red.svg/300px-Color_icon_red.svg.png

[X-Factor]

Winner here DOES advance to Frisco. Bank it. As for who that is, flip a coin. I picked ISUred in my bracket, but when it is this close I had to err on the side of fellow MVFC teams. EWU is going to be really tough to beat at home, that is for sure.

[tomq04]

Winner here DOES advance to Frisco. Bank it. As for who that is, flip a coin. I picked ISUred in my bracket, but when it is this close I had to err on the side of fellow MVFC teams. EWU is going to be really tough to beat at home, that is for sure.

Except in the semi's

[UNHWildcat18]

What's the difference in this game when a top mvfc team comes to EWU this year vs last year (SDSU) didn't fair too well. Being serious because I don't know much about ISU..

[UNIFanSince1983]

What's the difference in this game when a top mvfc team comes to EWU this year vs last year (SDSU) didn't fair too well. Being serious because I don't know much about ISU..

Hopefully the outcome.

I think the main difference is ISUr is much better this year than SDSU was last year. SDSU was 8-4 in the regular season and lost 3 conference games. ISUr was 10-1 in the regular season and lost 1 conference game on the road to a team that was very good. I think ISUr is much more diverse and much stronger on offense than SDSU was last year. SDSU fans might disagree, but that is my personal opinion. If Roberson plays to the level he did last week, and the defense does what they did against us last week they will be TOUGH to beat.

Strange things happen when MVFC teams go up on that turf though so nothing might be different. I think overall ISUr is MUCH better this year than SDSU was last year though so I think the result is different.

[RabidRabbit]

I suspect that IL St. is much better offensively than last year's SDSU team. A more likely issue is that IL St is better defensively.

EWU is likely to be worse defensively than they were last year.

Wearing my blue/yellow glasses, SDSU committed two to three blunders in the 2nd/3rd qtrs that lead to the beat down final score. Unfortunately, SDSU hasn't been a great come-back team, and Jacks failed miserably last year. This year, the defense was the biggest liability. Offense, especially with a healthy Sumner, and both 6-4+ WR + Zenner were well honed for offensive production.

It would have been an interesting play-off game if SDSU had played IL St again. Spotting Redbirds 21 points by early 2nd Q and no Sumner was a huge hole and Jacks never found an answer in that first game. Think Jacks could have done much better vs either IL St or EWU in the play-offs. But regionalization assures that SDSU gets fed to Fargo 8 of 10 years that they both make the play-offs.

[Jacks02]

In 2013, SDSU had Youngstown State on the road, following by an opening round game at Northern Arizona before heading out to Eastern Washington for their game. That was a ton of miles for SDSU. Meanwhile, Illinois State had a first round bye and played its last two at home. SDSU also had the game tied at halftime before giving up some big plays in the second half. If I remember right, the wheels pretty much fell off after our "fake punt" attempt in the second half.

I'd also agree that this year's Illinois State team is stronger than last year's SDSU team.

[REALBird]

In 2013, SDSU had Youngstown State on the road, following by an opening round game at Northern Arizona before heading out to Eastern Washington for their game. That was a ton of miles for SDSU. Meanwhile, Illinois State had a first round bye and played its last two at home. SDSU also had the game tied at halftime before giving up some big plays in the second half. If I remember right, the wheels pretty much fell off after our "fake punt" attempt in the second half.

I'd also agree that this year's Illinois State team is stronger than last year's SDSU team.

Similar to that in 2012, Illinois State traveled to Boone, NC to play Appalachian State, then the next weekend had to fly out to Cheney, Washington to play EWU. Not sure how much of an impact it had, but it obviously didn't bode well for us. I think most teams may be able to overcome one road game, maybe two is the max.

For all of you history buffs out there, has any team ever made the NC game having played all of their playoff gams on the road?

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Similar to that in 2012, Illinois State traveled to Boone, NC to play Appalachian State, then the next weekend had to fly out to Cheney, Washington to play EWU. Not sure how much of an impact it had, but it obviously didn't bode well for us. I think most teams may be able to overcome one road game, maybe two is the max.

For all of you history buffs out there, has any team ever made the NC game having played all of their playoff gams on the road?

JMU in 2004.

[PantherRob82]

Winner of this game has a tough trip out to UNH.

Illinois State would have a lot of travel from coast to coast.

Whoever wins should make for a great semifinal game, but I don't think the winner is a guaranteed winner and headed to Frisco.

[tojo70]

5 Dimes now has ISU by 1

[Grizzlies82]

JMU in 2004.


James Madison not only played all of their playoff games on the road that year, they also won it. A really impressive feat by any measure!!!

[dudeitsaid]

5 Dimes now has ISU by 1

Vegas insider has EWU by 1

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-football/odds/las-vegas/

[Red & Black]

Except in the semi's

Lol. Truth.


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[caribbeanhen]

no way to make a prediction for this game, just tune in for the last few seconds....

[tomq04]

no way to make a prediction for this game, just tune in for the last few seconds....

:D

[Screamin_Eagle174]

no way to make a prediction for this game, just tune in for the last few seconds....
Unless you enjoy watching Madden simulations where both offenses are All-Pro and defenses are Rookie, then watch the entire game. :D

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

James Madison not only played all of their playoff games on the road that year, they also won it. A really impressive feat by any measure!!!

Very true, but IIRC they were all bus games -- Lehigh, Furman and William & Mary.

Not sure we'll ever see a team make three plane trips to different time zones ever win the Championship.

[Cleets]

Very true, but IIRC they were all bus games -- Lehigh, Furman and William & Mary.

Not sure we'll ever see a team make three plane trips to different time zones ever win the Championship.


This was the biggest problem wit the older system...
West Coast teams had to fly / fly and / fly during the playoffs and then fly out to Chattanooga again to play on a "Neutral Field" my ass

3 bus trips is hardly the same

Things have evened out now that Frisco is the destination
as well as - that playoffs include short trips for everybody

[Redbird Recon]

Similar to that in 2012, Illinois State traveled to Boone, NC to play Appalachian State, then the next weekend had to fly out to Cheney, Washington to play EWU. Not sure how much of an impact it had, but it obviously didn't bode well for us. I think most teams may be able to overcome one road game, maybe two is the max.
One difference I remember was the equipment semi having to leave a day earlier than any other game that season. Thursday's padded practice wasn't padded.

[tomq04]

Can it be Saturday yet please?

[Rjones61]

Eastern Washington hype video for the upcoming game against Illinois State:

http://vimeo.com/114270703

[THE HERD]

Not sure who wins this game, although I am leaning towards the Redbirds, because I think they are a little more balanced team. What I do know is whoever wins this game will be in Frisco.

[Beachdude]

Not sure who wins this game, although I am leaning towards the Redbirds, because I think they are a little more balanced team. What I do know is whoever wins this game will be in Frisco.


I agree.

[tomq04]

I don't always predict who is going to win a game, but when I do I always pick the Eagles.

[Redbird Recon]

Make sure VA remembers his wristband this time...
xlolx

[Bronco]

Go Eagles Represent the Sky well

So Saturday on ESPN3 but what time?

[tomq04]

Go Eagles Represent the Sky well

So Saturday on ESPN3 but what time?

I believe I saw 1 pm PST.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

How many will be at this game?

[tomq04]

How many will be at this game?

According to AG1, it will be roughly 19, and half of those will be Griz fans.

[kalm]

According to AG1, it will be roughly 19, and half of those will be Griz fans.

Lol

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

According to AG1, it will be roughly 19, and half of those will be Griz fans.


Is this game sold out?

[Bison56]

Is this game sold out?

They had to bring in a couple folding chairs.

[tomq04]

There were tickets available at noon today, perhaps the first non sold out game this year?

[Twentysix]

Go redbirds! THE BIRDS THAT ARE RED FROM ILLINOIS DAMNIT!

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Pulling for the Valley team!

Go Redbirds!!!

xthumbsupx

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Not sure who wins this game, although I am leaning towards the Redbirds, because I think they are a little more balanced team. What I do know is whoever wins this game will be in Frisco.

You're right, ISU is more balanced; 22 turnovers given up, 22 gained. EWU on the other hand has given up 17 but gained 28. Not very balanced.

[World]

You're right, ISU is more balanced; 22 turnovers given up, 22 gained. EWU on the other hand has given up 17 but gained 28. Not very balanced.

ha!

good one

[veinup]

There were tickets available at noon today, perhaps the first non sold out game this year?

weird.

ah well, hopin for a good one.

go eags.

[SpreadtheRed]

Lets do it Redbirds!

[Mattymc727]

Cant decide who I want to win. On one hand I think we match up better with EWU, but on the other hand having ISUr go to Washington, and then New Hampshire would be cool.

[Red & Black]

Fog bowl.


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[Red & Black]

TD saving PI there.


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[centennial]

Red field hurts my eyes

[ISUMatt]

LET'S GO REDBIRDS!!!

[ISUMatt]

this is what ISU needs to do, ball control, dominate the clock, keep the EWU defense on the field

[Red & Black]

Roughing the passer? Lol.


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[IBleedYellow]

Roughing the passer? Lol.


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Don't hit them below the knees like that.

So yeah.

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[ISUMatt]

Roughing the passer? Lol.


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Hit below the knees.. Tom Brady rule

[ISUMatt]

Good stand by the Eagles D

ISU 3
EWU 0

[ISUMatt]

Fumble!!! ISU gets the turnover!!!

[dwtime]

Terrible ball handling by EWU, just terrible.

[Red & Black]

Not a great start for the Eags.


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[Red & Black]

Meh, that was a catch.


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[centennial]

Turnover

[ISUMatt]

TOUCHDOWN REDBIRDS!!!

[Cleets]

I just came over from the Villanova / SHSU game...

and WTF..!!!

[WrenFGun]

So which team will I have to hear about beating UNH by 20 next week? Looking forward to watching and finding out.

[Cleets]

Adams looks like freshly piled *****... 2 for 7 and missing WIDE OPEN short passes

[Rjones61]

ISU is definitely the better team right now.

[centennial]

ISU looks like the best team in the FCS right now. They scare me the most.

[DaBurds!!]

Go Burds! Keep attacking!

[Red & Black]

Emm...how was he down? That was a TD.

[UNIFanSince1983]

ISU looks like the best team in the FCS right now. They scare me the most.

Sad thing is I think they have been the best team in FCS all year long.

[Cleets]

Interesting NO TD call...

[Cleets]

Sad thing is I think they have been the best team in FCS all year long.
They get to prove it today

[ISUMatt]

EAGLES respond quickly and cut the lead to 10-7

[Sycamore62]

"A little too much ball tackling dick". From the ISUr radio broadcast

[Cleets]

IF: The the Birds don't double team Cooper on deep routs - that is not a smart decision

[ISUMatt]

IF: The the Birds don't double team Cooper on deep routs - that is not a smart decision

I think Mike Banks can keep him covered but obviously he wasn't on him that 3rd down play

[Screamin_Eagle174]

I think Mike Banks can keep him covered...
xlolx

[Wildcat Pride]

Do the Red Birds give out helmet stickers for showing up on time for practice?

[ISUMatt]

End of the 1st quarter ISU up 10-7 and driving

[Cleets]

They just MARCHED right down the filed - no problem

[ISUMatt]

TOUCHDOWN REDBIRDS!!!

17-7

[GAD]

TD - ISU

[Red & Black]

ISU kicks it short again.


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[Cleets]

ISU has an actual pass rush - EWU does Not

[Red & Black]

Man, that hurts. Bottom line, we're going to need to make a couple stops at some point.


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[ISUMatt]

17-10

[GAD]

FG good 17-10

[Cleets]

Why do 4 Easter players follow ONE GUY on that forth down...?

[ISUMatt]

REDBIRDS go for it on 4th and 1 and convert

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Great throw! TD!

[WrenFGun]

Does EWU play any defense? Jesus.

[ISUMatt]

TOUCHDOWN REDBIRDS!! WHAT A GRAB BY MEREDITH

24-10

[Cleets]

ISU is putting on a SHOW...!!!!

[IBleedYellow]

Man Illinois State is burning the Eagles right now.

Defense and Offense are clicking.

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[Screamin_Eagle174]

TOUCHDOWN REDBIRDS!! WHAT A GRAB BY MEREDITH

24-10

That was indeed a sick catch. Good thing is, EWU is pretty good at halftime adjustments; some are definitely needed on defense. Our offense will keep us in this though.

[BisonBohl]

That catch was sick.

[Twentysix]

MVFC master race. Bow down plebs.

[Cleets]

Does EWU play any defense? Jesus.

Technically they do field a defense...
But its really more of a theoretical "defense"

[Twentysix]

Sold that pump fake

[tomq04]

Wide open Kupp td negated by hold.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

BS CALL

[Cleets]

phantom hold call

[dewey]

How in the blue hell if you are Illinois State do you leave Cooper Kupp that wide open? The Redbirds dodged a big bullet there.

Dewey

[Cleets]

If the Eagles don't score that "hold" call that nobody could find will be HUGE

[Prime Power]

What conference are these officials from?

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Kupp is a man among boys. Keep getting the ball to him please.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

What conference are these officials from?

Douchebag County HSFB Reffing Academy for the Blind.

[Cleets]

Douchebag County HSFB Coaching Academy for the Blind.

You never fail to entertain...

[Cleets]

Can the EWU Eagle make a defense STAND here with 36 seconds left



xrotatehx :D xlolx

[Prime Power]

Douchebag County HSFB Reffing Academy for the Blind.

So the DCHSFBRAFTB Conference? Must be a non scholarship conference, never heard of it.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

So the DCHSFBRAFTB Conference? Must be a non scholarship conference, never heard of it.
Indeed.

[Red & Black]

That holding call...wow.


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[ISUMatt]

Ok ISU up 24-17 on the road at the half and get the ball to start the 2nd half... I'll take it!!!

[WrenFGun]

BS CALL

Agree. Hard to believe that terrible call happened in the playoffs.

[FargoBison]

I expected a close but high scoring game and so far this game is delivering.

[Cleets]

So lets review:

1) Double Cover Cooper (wide open deep) Kupp
2) Be prepared for Phantom Calls
3) ISU can both RUN AND PASS at will

What happens next - who comes up big in 2nd Half

[IBleedYellow]

Eagle bros.... You probably should be happy that holding call made you take longer to score.

ISU could have a answered if they had that much time on the clock.

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[ISUMatt]

Douchebag County HSFB Reffing Academy for the Blind.

You need to work on getting those home turf calls. My guess is that red field burned his retinas and he now has to completely guess what's holding and what isn't

[Red & Black]

Eagle bros.... You probably should be happy that holding call made you take longer to score.

ISU could have a answered if they had that much time on the clock.

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It definitely worked out in our favor in that situation, but had we not scored at the end there it could have been a big deal. It was a really poor flag that shouldn't be thrown in the playoffs. How can you call holding when the defensive player has his damn back turned?

And FWIW, ISUr looks like the better team right now so no sour grapes here. We'll need to pick it up big time in the second half to win this game.

[Redbird Recon]

Ugh. That holding call killed us.

[IBleedYellow]

I realize the flag should not have been thrown... I'm just saying you benefited from it more than ISU did.

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[Catsfan90]

This commentator had called shsu the bobcats at least 3 times now lol

[Red & Black]

This commentator had called shsu the bobcats at least 3 times now lol

I know...dude's killing me right now.


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[Screamin_Eagle174]

This commentator had called shsu the bobcats at least 3 times now lol
Maybe he recognizes their penchant to choke in big games?

[Mattymc727]

EWU needs to do what UNH did last night. Down 1 score at the half, even though you were dominated. Make necessary adjustments at the half and switch things around. A stop to start the half is key.

[Prime Power]

I know...dude's killing me right now.


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Guy is a complete moron and I have no idea how the hell he still has a job at ESPN.

[Catsfan90]

EWU needs to do what UNH did last night. Down 1 score at the half, even though you were dominated. Make necessary adjustments at the half and switch things around. A stop to start the half is key.
Thinking the same thing. EWU defense is breaking a lot, but their offense has the ability to keep it close. In the end, whoever scores more wins this!

[Screamin_Eagle174]

COOPER, not COPPER. Dumbasses.

[Prime Power]

Hmmm....is it Copper or Cooper?

[Cleets]

I figure EWU needs two defensive stops in the second half (total) to win
Which might not happen

[Catsfan90]

COOPER, not COPPER. Dumbasses.
I'm glad I wasn't the only one who caught that! I figured I just heard it wrong.

[Cleets]

Wadu is a head hunter...it is no surprise he's hurt - he leads with his helmet a lot

[Southern Bison]

Maybe he recognizes their penchant to choke in big games?
Coming from an Ewww fan...that's jyst funny.

[thebootfitter]

Wow! First time seeing Coprich play. Nice run!

TD Illinois State. 31-17

[Cleets]

ISU embarrasses the EWU Eagles on 4th and 1

[WrenFGun]

My good god how did a team with a defense this bad win the Big Sky?

[ISUMatt]

TOUCHDOWN REDBIRDS!!Keep thinking Coprich is hurt Jay!!


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[uofmman1122]

EWU defense completely letting them down.

This looks like it could be over already.

[thebootfitter]

My good god how did a team with a defense this bad win the Big Sky?
Good offense. And overall relatively weaker teams than some of the other conferences.

[Cleets]

My good god how did a team with a defense this bad win the Big Sky?

I just watched the UNH game... so yeah - but whatever

[Southern Bison]

COOPER, not COPPER. Dumbasses.
Have you checked on your Mom in the past 2 hours on her street corner?

Anyone heard from AlphaGriz lately?

[ISUMatt]

Whoa a blitz and they get to Adams!

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FG good 31-20

[Cleets]

Field Goals are not going to win this game

[nmatsen]

Neither is Easter Washington...

[Cleets]

Neither is Easter Washington...

meh... There's a hell of a lot of game left but yeah

[IBleedYellow]

Have you checked on your Mom in the past 2 hours on her street corner?

Anyone heard from AlphaGriz lately?
I was tailgating with Alpha earlier today.

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[ISUMatt]

Neither is Easter Washington...
Plenty of game left. ISU started to give away the game last week too

[SUPharmacist]

Neither is Easter Washington...

I think you're right, but EWU can put up points in bunches.

[ISUMatt]

COPRICH!!!

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Have you checked on your Mom in the past 2 hours on her street corner?

Anyone heard from AlphaGriz lately?

She's probably too busy on another forum making derogatory comments about raping your mother, you classless ****.

[uofmman1122]

EWU's defense is getting absolutely trashed.

I'm insanely impressed with the Redbirds.

[Cleets]

The EWU defense is getting absolutely schooled

[clenz]

The EWU defense is getting absolutely schooled
Shocking i tell you

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[Southern Bison]

I was tailgating with Alpha earlier today.

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SE174's mom must have a new customer...

[ISUMatt]

TOUCHDOWN REDBIRDS COPRICH #3!!!

ISU up 38-20

[Cleets]

Shocking i tell you



We all knew they were mediocre at best - but holy cow pies..
They are getting the wood put to them

[IBleedYellow]

Man, that high powered offense is rocking.



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[Twentysix]

Missouri Valley master race. They screwed up the seed in this matchup.

[thebootfitter]

Lots of game left, but assuming this continues, what are the odds UNH keeps up with the Redbirds? Pretty slim, methinks.

[Southern Bison]

She's probably too busy on another forum making derogatory comments about raping your mother, you classless ****.
You're a funny pre-adolescent.

[WrenFGun]

I just watched the UNH game... so yeah - but whatever

Uhh ... ISU-R has 6 possessions, 6 scores, 5 TDs. That's not even close to UNH's performance.

[Cleets]

Vernon Adams throws up a can of corn...

[thebootfitter]

Wow, nice pick. Poor throw by Adams.

[ISUMatt]

Interception!!!!

[uofmman1122]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

EWU is done. Stick a fork in them.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

wow! not a good throw! ISUr could get the kill shot here...

[Twentysix]

Master race.

[IBleedYellow]

Man I wonder if NDSU would be able to stop this Illinois State team.

Adams picked off!

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[srgrizizen]

This will probably be an all MVC championship. Let the arrogant gloating smack begin. If the rest of us don't like it, the only answer is to get better!xsalutex

[FargoBison]

Wow ISUR finally breaks the MVFC red field curse, back to back very impressive games from the Redbirds.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

You're a funny pre-adolescent.
Said the grown-ass child who makes classless "your mom" jokes on the internet.

[Twentysix]

Man I wonder if NDSU would be able to stop this Illinois State team.

Adams picked off!

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NDSU loses to isur

[dewey]

Boy a touchdown here by Illinois State and the game is almost over. At least if EWU loses it isn't the semifinals, LOL.

Dewey

[ursus arctos horribilis]

You're a funny pre-adolescent.

Really need to **** up the game thread do we?

[uofmman1122]

ISUr very well might be the best team in FCS right now.

Total domination.

[ISUMatt]

8th 3rd down conversion today!!

[thebootfitter]

NDSU loses to isur
If the NDSU D plays like they did today, you may be onto something.

[clenz]

Really need to **** up the game thread do we?
It doesn't take much to get se all kinds of worked up

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[Twentysix]

This will probably be an all MVC championship. Let the arrogant gloating smack begin. If the rest of us don't like it, the only answer is to get better!xsalutex

Mvfc master race

[Southern Bison]

Game over...MVFC power!

[uofmman1122]

TD 45-20.

I think it's safe to say congrats to the Redbirds.

[Cleets]

This will probably be an all MVC championship. Let the arrogant gloating smack begin. If the rest of us don't like it, the only answer is to get better!xsalutex
Hell we've been listening to the CAA talk about how great they are for decades
Even when the Southern won three in a row the CAA was still gloating

[Mattymc727]

Im not at all impressed with EWU, that was ugly all around.

[FargoBison]

Going to be interesting to see how UNH matches up. But ISUR looks like a runaway freight train right now.

[ISUMatt]

TOUCHDOWN REDBIRDS!!!

[uofmman1122]

This is really fun to watch ISUr play.

They are completely rolling.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

It doesn't take much to get se all kinds of worked up

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Okay, sure. So I bet you wouldn't give a **** if AG1 or Southern Bison made insinuations about raping your mom, wife, or daughter? I mean, family's family, right?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Going to be interesting to see how UNH matches up. But ISUR looks like a runaway freight train right now.

UNH is a more physical team. I'm not saying they'll beat ISUr but they'll attack the LOS with more anger....

[Bisonator]

Wow the Redbirds look like the team to beat.

[frozennorth]

Man I wonder if NDSU would be able to stop this Illinois State team.

Adams picked off!

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Ewu is completely outclassed. That would not be the case in isu-ndsu

[YoUDeeMan]

EWU playing clown football on defense. CLOWN football.

Seriously...ISU has not failed to score on any possession...and there is only 1:39 left in the third.
Come play in the Big Fluffy Sky conference...no defensive experience necessary. UD has a Defensieve Coordinator who is in the wrong conference.

[Nickels]

Is VA crying yet? It's only a matter of time.

[IBleedYellow]

Okay, sure. So I bet you wouldn't give a **** if AG1 or Southern Bison made insinuations about raping your mom, wife, or daughter? I mean, family's family, right?
Dude, you talk smack all the time, and then things get thrown back at you and you turn into a baby.

It's the Internet, almost all things are going to be fair game and you damn well know that.

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[Wildcat Pride]

This announcer should do his homework. The CAA had 2/4 last year. What a dumb a$$

[ursus arctos horribilis]

It doesn't take much to get se all kinds of worked up

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No, he's every bit the ass anyone else is no doubt about it but just trying to **** the game thread doesn't need to happen either....I mean they go haywire after the games but during it that ****'s pretty weak.

[Cleets]

Ewu is completely outclassed. That would not be the case in isu-ndsu

You might get your wish

[IBleedYellow]

Ewu is completely outclassed. That would not be the case in isu-ndsu
Yeah that is probably very accurate. Doesn't matter though, still have a semifinal game to win.

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[YoUDeeMan]

Hell we've been listening to the CAA talk about how great they are for decades
Even when the Southern won three in a row the CAA was still gloating

CAA was still the better conference...App State was just the better team (barely escaped JMU).