Central Arkensas @ Eastern Washington

[dudeitsaid]

Maybe a little more numbers than we want to look at, but figure I'll get this started with data overkill. Just copied and pasted the stats page from the NCAA site for both teams.

In regards to stats, UCA is strong in many areas, both offensively and defensively. They lead the FCS in rushing defense...which may not be as much of an advantage in this case...since we barely run the ball! But we have gotten better as the season has progressed, and do have a few capable running backs and a mobile QB to keep the Bears defense honest. On the flipside, UCA has allowed an average of some of the highest passing yards on defense in the FCS...not the defensive weakness you want going against EWU.

EWU has one of the top rated passing offenses in the FCS. But if that advantage gets negated, things get a lot tougher for the Eagles. And, our defense is statistically in the bottom half, or lower of the FCS in many categories. The defense has been improving as the year goes on, but it seems our offense has become somewhat sloppy in our last couple of games. UCA appears to play a well balanced style of offense, and will exploit what is working well, whether it's running or passing.

People may say the SLC is weak, and UCA's stats were put up against weaker competition. Maybe...but the showing of the Big Sky in their games today doesn't instill a lot of confidence in the strength of the Big Sky competition EWU has put their numbers up against.

Currently, the weather looks like good football weather, and EWU should be able to execute their game-plan. I think EWU lost a little focus towards the end on offense against supposedly "weak" competition, and will come out engaged and ready to play the second season. I think we will see the EWU team that beat WSU and took NDSU to the wire.

I foresee the Bears being a tough match up for Eastern, and it should be a good, hard fought game. Hope this makes for some exciting, entertaining football for all that tune in...with EWU coming out on top of course.





Schedule/Results


Date
Opponent
Result


09/01/2016
Houston Baptist (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/287/12424)
W 56 - 13 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/09/01/houston-baptist-central-ark#boxscore)


09/10/2016
Samford (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/625/12424)
L 29 - 35 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/09/10/samford-central-ark#boxscore)


09/17/2016
Northwestern St. (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/508/12424)
W 24 - 10 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/09/17/northwestern-st-central-ark#boxscore)


09/24/2016
@ Arkansas St. (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/30/12424)
W 28 - 23 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fbs/2016/09/24/central-ark-arkansas-st#boxscore)


10/01/2016
@ Abilene Christian (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/2/12424)
W 58 - 27 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/10/01/central-ark-abilene-christian#boxscore)


10/15/2016
@ McNeese (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/402/12424)
W 35 - 0 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/10/15/central-ark-mcneese#boxscore)


10/22/2016
Lamar University (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/346/12424)
W 22 - 12 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/10/22/lamar-university-central-ark#boxscore)


10/29/2016
@ Southeastern La. (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/655/12424)
W 45 - 10 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/10/29/central-ark-southeastern-la#boxscore)


11/05/2016
@ SFA (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/676/12424)
W 34 - 14 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/11/05/central-ark-sfa#boxscore)


11/12/2016
Nicholls St. (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/483/12424)
W 31 - 24 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/11/12/nicholls-st-central-ark#boxscore)


11/19/2016
@ Sam Houston St. (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/624/12424)
L 23 - 59 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/11/19/central-ark-sam-houston-st#boxscore)


11/26/2016
Illinois St. (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/299/12424)
W 31 - 24 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/11/26/illinois-st-central-ark#boxscore)


12/03/2016
@ Eastern Wash.
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Team Stats - Through games 11/24/2016


Stat
Rank
Value


Total Offense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=21.0)
17
448.6


Rushing Offense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=23.0)
26
203.1


Passing Offense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=25.0)
33
245.5


Team Passing Efficiency (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=465.0)
25
141.31


Scoring Offense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=27.0)
15
35.0


Total Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=22.0)
16
318.8


Rushing Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=24.0)
1
67.9


Passing Yards Allowed (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=695.0)
96
250.9


Team Passing Efficiency Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=40.0)
21
113.77


Scoring Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=28.0)
14
20.6


Turnover Margin (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=29.0)
T-31
0.45


3rd Down Conversion Pct (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=699.0)
10
0.480


4th Down Conversion Pct (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=700.0)
34
0.591


3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=701.0)
9
0.303


4th Down Conversion Pct Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=702.0)
T-19
0.400


Red Zone Offense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=703.0)
94
0.759


Red Zone Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=704.0)
T-19
0.750


Net Punting (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=98.0)
14
38.69


Punt Returns (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=97.0)
56
8.12


Kickoff Returns (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=96.0)
14
23.47


First Downs Offense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=693.0)
8
261


First Downs Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=694.0)
23
187


Fewest Penalties Per Game (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=697.0)
108
8.27


Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=698.0)
113
79.73


Time of Possession (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=705.0)
7
33:38


View Complete Ranking Summary (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings/ranking_summary?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&game_high=N&org_id=1004&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&team_individual=T)





Individual Leaders


Stat
Player
Value


APY
Jatavious Wilson (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1467130)
1,569


FGM
Matt Cummins (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1715288)
13


Int
Tyler Williams (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1715380)
4


Pass
Eff
Kirk Baugh (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1715284)
159.07


Points
Matt Cummins (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1715288)
88


Punt Avg
Patrick Ponder (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1832338)
516.8


Punt Ret Yds
Tremon Smith (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1575531)
204


Rec
Desmond Smith (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1467115)
67


Receiving
Yards
Desmond Smith (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1467115)
869


Rush
Net Yards
Carlos Blackman (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1832294)
590


Sacks
Chris Chambers (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1575475)
6.0


Tackles
George Odum (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1467109)
79


Tot Off
Hayden Hildebrand (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1467095)
3,149


Team Stats (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/1004/stats/12424?controler=team)










Schedule/Results


Date
Opponent
Result


09/03/2016
@ Washington St. (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/754/12424)
W 45 - 42 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fbs/2016/09/03/eastern-wash-washington-st#boxscore)


09/10/2016
@ North Dakota St. (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/493/12424)
L 44 - 50 (1OT) (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/09/10/eastern-wash-north-dakota-st#boxscore)


09/17/2016
UNI (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/504/12424)
W 34 - 30 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/09/17/uni-eastern-wash#boxscore)


09/24/2016
@ Northern Ariz. (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/501/12424)
W 50 - 35 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/09/24/eastern-wash-northern-ariz#boxscore)


10/01/2016
UC Davis (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/108/12424)
W 63 - 30 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/10/01/uc-davis-eastern-wash#boxscore)


10/08/2016
Northern Colo. (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/502/12424)
W 49 - 31 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/10/08/northern-colo-eastern-wash#boxscore)


10/22/2016
@ Montana St. (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/440/12424)
W 41 - 17 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/10/22/eastern-wash-montana-st#boxscore)


10/29/2016
Montana (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/441/12424)
W 35 - 16 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/10/29/montana-eastern-wash#boxscore)


11/05/2016
@ Cal Poly (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/90/12424)
W 42 - 21 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/11/05/eastern-wash-cal-poly#boxscore)


11/12/2016
Idaho St. (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/294/12424)
W 48 - 17 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/11/12/idaho-st-eastern-wash#boxscore)


11/18/2016
@ Portland St. (http://stats.ncaa.org/team/550/12424)
W 35 - 28 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fcs/2016/11/18/eastern-wash-portland-st#boxscore)


12/03/2016
Central Ark.
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Team Stats - Through games 11/24/2016


Stat
Rank
Value


Total Offense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=21.0)
2
541.3


Rushing Offense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=23.0)
84
134.5


Passing Offense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=25.0)
1
406.8


Team Passing Efficiency (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=465.0)
4
172.04


Scoring Offense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=27.0)
3
44.2


Total Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=22.0)
105
443.6


Rushing Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=24.0)
101
206.5


Passing Yards Allowed (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=695.0)
85
237.1


Team Passing Efficiency Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=40.0)
66
127.74


Scoring Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=28.0)
72
28.8


Turnover Margin (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=29.0)
T-20
0.64


3rd Down Conversion Pct (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=699.0)
3
0.540


4th Down Conversion Pct (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=700.0)
57
0.526


3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=701.0)
87
0.408


4th Down Conversion Pct Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=702.0)
104
0.640


Red Zone Offense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=703.0)
63
0.796


Red Zone Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=704.0)
T-47
0.795


Net Punting (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=98.0)
25
37.54


Punt Returns (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=97.0)
3
20.50


Kickoff Returns (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=96.0)
16
23.35


First Downs Offense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=693.0)
2
296


First Downs Defense (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=694.0)
114
254


Fewest Penalties Per Game (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=697.0)
T-42
6.00


Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=698.0)
46
53.27


Time of Possession (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&stat_seq=705.0)
105
27:52


View Complete Ranking Summary (http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings/ranking_summary?academic_year=2017.0&division=12.0&game_high=N&org_id=207&ranking_period=33&sport_code=MFB&team_individual=T)





Individual Leaders


Stat
Player
Value


APY
Cooper Kupp (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1338062)
1,503


FGM
Roldan Alcobendas (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1564309)
6


Int
Zach Bruce (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1466312)
3


Pass
Eff
Cooper Kupp (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1338062)
382.33


Points
Shaq Hill (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1791268)
90


Punt Avg
Jordan Dascalo (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1682480)
471.3


Punt Ret Yds
Cooper Kupp (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1338062)
160


Rec
Cooper Kupp (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1338062)
91


Receiving
Yards
Cooper Kupp (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1338062)
1,297


Rush
Net Yards
Gage Gubrud (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1564087)
463


Sacks
Samson Ebukam (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1466316)
6.5


Tackles
Zach Bruce (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1466312)
95


Tot Off
Gage Gubrud (http://stats.ncaa.org/player/index?game_sport_year_ctl_id=12424&stats_player_seq=1564087)
4,534

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

EWU 49-7

[TheRevSFA]

The battle of the ugliest turfs in football.

Think EWU takes this one

[kdinva]

spell check the thread title, please.....

[TOOF]

spell check the thread title, please.....


Already started with the jokes about Arkansas...give me a break.

[TOOF]

The Bear pass defense has not been a strength this season...hope UCA figures it out a little by Saturday...

GO BEARS

[Cocky]

spell check the thread title, please.....
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?188415-People-who-can-t-spell

We have a thread for us people who are not the best spellers.

[McNeese75]

I don't think this is s good match up for the Bears. The passing attack of EWU could spell trouble like Sam did. But, AGS.

Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk

[Cocky]

With the Big Sky showing yesterday, how good is EWU? Appears NDSU was the last good opponent and rust can build up on an unchallenged team.

[dudeitsaid]

spell check the thread title, please.....

Wow, I'm an idiot. I promise, I know how to spell Arkensaw...:p

It's fixed. Can't believe I did that!

Edit: Actually, the thread title is not fixed. Just on my first post. Anyone know how to change the spelling on the thread title?

[JSUSoutherner]

Wow, I'm an idiot. I promise, I know how to spell Arkensaw...:p

It's fixed. Can't believe I did that!
God, I thought you did it as a joke...


All faith in humanity... gone.

[dudeitsaid]

God, I thought you did it as a joke...


All faith in humanity... gone.

LOL, I wish it were...I did the thread title several different times, but didn't check this one before I submitted. Just typing too fast to close to going to bed.

[Katfan]

With the Big Sky showing yesterday, how good is EWU? Appears NDSU was the last good opponent and rust can build up on an unchallenged team.
Could the big sky be weaker than the SLC or the OVC, nah never mind.

[POD Knows]

Could the big sky be weaker than the SLC or the OVC, nah never mind.

Yes.

[kalm]

Could the big sky be weaker than the SLC or the OVC, nah never mind.

Two good teams and a big bunch of average teams. We don't know about the SLC because they played practically no one...except they're 0-2 against the BSC including the SLC #3 losing to BSC #5. The SLC is 1-0 against the MVFC and the BSC is 4-3.

[JSUSoutherner]

Two good teams and a big bunch of average teams. We don't know about the SLC because they played practically no one...except they're 0-2 against the BSC including the SLC #3 losing to BSC #5. The SLC is 1-0 against the MVFC and the BSC is 4-3.
3 of the Big Sky's MVFC wins are against teams below .500.

[kalm]

3 of the Big Sky's MVFC wins are against teams below .500.

True. And they include 3 wins against Sagarin top 10's plus an OT loss on the road. Still better than the SLC.

[JSUSoutherner]

True. And they include 3 wins against Sagarin top 10's plus an OT loss on the road. Still better than the SLC.
Two of those are to 5-6 UNI. Who lost to Montana in the dome. It basically boils down to how highly you want to rate a win over UNI. The computers always say UNI is a juggernaut but their record tells a different story.

Based on their performance last night we could write off Cal Polys win as a upset. But we will know more this weekend after SDSU and San Diego both play.

[kalm]

Two of those are to 5-6 UNI. Who lost to Montana in the dome. It basically boils down to how highly you want to rate a win over UNI. The computers always say UNI is a juggernaut but their record tells a different story.

Based on their performance last night we could write off Cal Polys win as a upset. But we will know more this weekend after SDSU and San Diego both play.

True. Say what you will about UNI but those are better wins against every SLC OOC win except one.

[Katfan]

True. Say what you will about UNI but those are better wins against every SLC OOC win except one.
Wouldn't that be 2 now?

[kalm]

Wouldn't that be 2 now?

Oops....true. But then throw in the SDSU and Wazzu wins and it still isn't close.

[lionsrking2]

Two good teams and a big bunch of average teams. We don't know about the SLC because they played practically no one...except they're 0-2 against the BSC including the SLC #3 losing to BSC #5. The SLC is 1-0 against the MVFC and the BSC is 4-3.

The 10th place team in the SLC (Abilene Christian) lost to the 6th place Big Sky (Northern Colorado), 55-52, in a back-and-forth game. The 3rd place SLC (us), lost on the road at 5th place Big Sky (Southern Utah), 28-23, without our entire starting D-line for a good portion of the game, and our best LB/pass rusher didn't play at all. I would add there was a significant home field advantage for SUU being at nearly 6,000 feet elevation, which definitely had an impact.

I don't know that you can read anything into it other than the leagues are fairly comparable. The Big Sky has more opportunities to play outside FCS competition due to an eight game schedule. Southland schools have essentially one date to schedule outside FCS competition due to nine game schedule and the need to schedule FBS games for budget purposes. And even then, a lot of us need to buy a D-II in order to get a 5th home game. The only school not to schedule an FBS this year was Sam Houston.

[fmrbearkat]

Two good teams and a big bunch of average teams. We don't know about the SLC because they played practically no one...except they're 0-2 against the BSC including the SLC #3 losing to BSC #5. The SLC is 1-0 against the MVFC and the BSC is 4-3.

#5consecutiveFriscoWillMake6

See you there 👍

[JALMOND]

I would add there was a significant home field advantage for SUU being at nearly 6,000 feet elevation, which definitely had an impact.

There is no home field advantage for SUU, unless you create one by referring to Cedar City as Whoville. Then the whole town comes out like opening day of the county fair.xlolx

[Katfan]

There is no home field advantage for SUU, unless you create one by referring to Cedar City as Whoville. Then the whole town comes out like opening day of the county fair.xlolx
I think he was referring to the altitude

[lionsrking2]

There is no home field advantage for SUU, unless you create one by referring to Cedar City as Whoville. Then the whole town comes out like opening day of the county fair.xlolx

They have an advantage when playing a team from sea level, not accustomed to high altitude. Bulletin board material is another matter entirely. :)

[citdog]

There is no home field advantage for SUU, unless you create one by referring to Cedar City as Whoville. Then the whole town comes out like opening day of the county fair.xlolx

Almond was speaking of Coach Barnum "calling out" Cedar City.

[lionsrking2]

Almond was speaking of Coach Barnum "calling out" Cedar City.

I know. That was a self-inflicted wound. xsmhx

[Rjones61]

3rd place SLC (us), lost on the road at 5th place Big Sky (Southern Utah), 28-23, without our entire starting D-line for a good portion of the game, and our best LB/pass rusher didn't play at all. I would add there was a significant home field advantage for SUU being at nearly 6,000 feet elevation, which definitely had an impact.



It's pretty funny, you're need to add several lines of excuses.

[BEAR]

Can't wait for this game!

Our offense has to get started quicker. Defense will have to change to a pass defense.

[lionsrking2]

It's pretty funny, you're need to add several lines of excuses.

Not an excuse, those are facts. It's also fact that we lost the game. We made our bed and stayed home as a result.

[Red & Black]

I'm not sure what to think of this game as there just isn't a lot out there to draw comparisons from. I watched the ISUr game and the teams seemed fairly evenly matched. I do think UCA's secondary is going to have their hands full, with or without Kupp playing for EWU.

[milleniumkat]

Can't wait for this game!

Our offense has to get started quicker. Defense will have to change to a pass defense.

what do you attribute the slow starts to?


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[dudeitsaid]

Can't wait for this game!

Our offense has to get started quicker. Defense will have to change to a pass defense.

Our offense seems to have trouble getting started as well. We tend to score the vast number of our points in the second half.

I think part of that is due to the depth of the Eagle's team this year. IMO, this is the deepest EWU team I've seen. When other teams our wearing down, we have plenty of quality fresh bodies to throw into the mix on both sides of the ball. But I think that is a hallmark of the better teams in the FCS, many of which are in these playoffs.

[BEAR]

Our offense seems to have trouble getting started as well. We tend to score the vast number of our points in the second half.

I think part of that is due to the depth of the Eagle's team this year. IMO, this is the deepest EWU team I've seen. When other teams our wearing down, we have plenty of quality fresh bodies to throw into the mix on both sides of the ball. But I think that is a hallmark of the better teams in the FCS, many of which are in these playoffs.

UCA has learned to keep players fresh for the fourth. In the ISUr game their defense came out late in the third a little tired. By the fourth our offense was able to throw passes easily and our defense caused havoc for their offense with one exception but you can't stop every play. But our strength was our kicking game. ISUr had us pinned several times in the first half but once we were able to flip the field ISUr had trouble.

But to answer your question about starting slow....even the players can't tell you.

If EWU resembles SHSU then they will have no problem Saturday. If EWUs Oline is as good as SHSUs then this one will be over quickly.

Is Kupp playing?

[dudeitsaid]

Other numbers and stuff...

Both teams have a strong showing of all conference selections. Once again, not surprising as I'm sure the same is the case for all the playoff teams. Team success often also has elements of individual success.

From Supe's "How they fared" spreadsheet, EWU is higher rated in most rankings, SOS, etc, but UCA is clearly a solid team that can win games. SHSU won handily, but this is an entirely different game. I personally think UCA will be a heck of a test, and don't see the automatic win some have been assuming. I'm hoping to get more time to watch some UCA replays, but at this point, yesterday was the only time I've been able to watch them play this season.


Rank
Team
Week 12 Result
Total Points
First Place Votes
Overall Record
Conference Record
FCS Coaches Poll (http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/football/fcs/fcs-coaches-poll?sf11714920=1)
Sagarin Ranking***
Massey Ranking***
Strength of Schedule***
vs. AGS Top 25
FBS Record
Division 1 Wins
Streak


#1
Eastern Washington Eagles
Won at Portland State Vikings 35-28 (http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2016/11/portland_state_vikings_footbal_17.html)
2013
46
10--1
8--0
3
2
2
3
3--1
1--0
10
W9


#8
Central Arkansas Bears
Lost at #6 Sam Houston State Bearkats 23-59 (http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400872493)
1479

9--2
8--1
12
9
5
37
0--2
1--0
9
L1





All Conference Players






EWU
Position
Award
UCA
Position
Award


Gage Gubrud
QB
1st Team & Co OPY
Desmond Smith
WR
1st Team


Cooper Kupp
WR
1st Team & Co OPY
Stockton Mallett
OL
1st Team


Shaq Hill
WR
1st Team
Jatavius Wilson
AP
1st Team


Miquiyah Zamora
LB
1st Team
Jordan Toliver
DL
1st Team


Zach Bruce
DB
1st Team
Tremon Smith
DB
1st Team


Samson Ebukam
DE
1st Team
George Odum
DB
1st Team


Jay-Tee Tiuli
DT
1st Team
Tyler Williams
DB
1st Team


Kendrick Bourne
WR
2nd Team
Hayden Hildebrand
QB
2nd Team


Spencer Blackburn
C
2nd Team
John Cook
OL
2nd Team


Cooper Kupp
PR
2nd Team
Cardell Best
DL
2nd Team


Nzuzi Webster
CB
3rd Team
Devin Spurlock
DB
2nd Team


Mitch Fettig
DB
Honorable Mention
Patrick Ponder
P
2nd Team


Nick Ellison
OT
Honorable Mention
Cody Dauksh
TE
Honorable Mention


Tristen Taylor
OT
Honorable Mention
Jatavius Wilson
WR
Honorable Mention





Chris Terrell
DL
Honorable Mention





Terrence Partee
DL
Honorable Mention





Tremon Smith
PR
Honorable Mention

[Katfan]

I think one key for UCA will be to get their running game going early in the game. If they can then they will have a chance throwing the ball if not then they better hope the D keeps them in the game which will be tough against EWU's passing attack

[dudeitsaid]

UCA has learned to keep players fresh for the fourth. In the ISUr game their defense came out late in the third a little tired. By the fourth our offense was able to throw passes easily and our defense caused havoc for their offense with one exception but you can't stop every play. But our strength was our kicking game. ISUr had us pinned several times in the first half but once we were able to flip the field ISUr had trouble.

But to answer your question about starting slow....even the players can't tell you.

If EWU resembles SHSU then they will have no problem Saturday. If EWUs Oline is as good as SHSUs then this one will be over quickly.

Is Kupp playing?

Our O-line has significantly out-performed expectations. Heck, we started with a first and second string in which only one player had started a game. Most a freshmen and sophomores. And we've even had to overcome some injuries to our already inexperienced O-line. That being said, they are performing at a level of a much more veteran group.

I don't take anything for granted. Thankfully, neither does the team, so I think they will be playing as hard as ever on Saturday.

We don't know if Kupp is going to be playing. I doubt that will be revealed until the game. In all honesty, it would not surprise me at all to see him play.

[katstrapper]

I think one key for UCA will be to get their running game going early in the game. If they can then they will have a chance throwing the ball if not then they better hope the D keeps them in the game which will be tough against EWU's passing attack

Bears have a beast of a freshman running back.

[milleniumkat]

Other numbers and stuff...

Both teams have a strong showing of all conference selections. Once again, not surprising as I'm sure the same is the case for all the playoff teams. Team success often also has elements of individual success.

From Supe's "How they fared" spreadsheet, EWU is higher rated in most rankings, SOS, etc, but UCA is clearly a solid team that can win games. SHSU won handily, but this is an entirely different game. I personally think UCA will be a heck of a test, and don't see the automatic win some have been assuming. I'm hoping to get more time to watch some UCA replays, but at this point, yesterday was the only time I've been able to watch them play this season.


Rank
Team
Week 12 Result
Total Points
First Place Votes
Overall Record
Conference Record
FCS Coaches Poll (http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/football/fcs/fcs-coaches-poll?sf11714920=1)
Sagarin Ranking***
Massey Ranking***
Strength of Schedule***
vs. AGS Top 25
FBS Record
Division 1 Wins
Streak


#1
Eastern Washington Eagles
Won at Portland State Vikings 35-28 (http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2016/11/portland_state_vikings_footbal_17.html)
2013
46
10--1
8--0
3
2
2
3
3--1
1--0
10
W9


#8
Central Arkansas Bears
Lost at #6 Sam Houston State Bearkats 23-59 (http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400872493)
1479

9--2
8--1
12
9
5
37
0--2
1--0
9
L1





All Conference Players






EWU
Position
Award
UCA
Position
Award


Gage Gubrud
QB
1st Team & Co OPY
Desmond Smith
WR
1st Team


Cooper Kupp
WR
1st Team & Co OPY
Stockton Mallett
OL
1st Team


Shaq Hill
WR
1st Team
Jatavius Wilson
AP
1st Team


Miquiyah Zamora
LB
1st Team
Jordan Toliver
DL
1st Team


Zach Bruce
DB
1st Team
Tremon Smith
DB
1st Team


Samson Ebukam
DE
1st Team
George Odum
DB
1st Team


Jay-Tee Tiuli
DT
1st Team
Tyler Williams
DB
1st Team


Kendrick Bourne
WR
2nd Team
Hayden Hildebrand
QB
2nd Team


Spencer Blackburn
C
2nd Team
John Cook
OL
2nd Team


Cooper Kupp
PR
2nd Team
Cardell Best
DL
2nd Team


Nzuzi Webster
CB
3rd Team
Devin Spurlock
DB
2nd Team


Mitch Fettig
DB
Honorable Mention
Patrick Ponder
P
2nd Team


Nick Ellison
OT
Honorable Mention
Cody Dauksh
TE
Honorable Mention


Tristen Taylor
OT
Honorable Mention
Jatavius Wilson
WR
Honorable Mention





Chris Terrell
DL
Honorable Mention





Terrence Partee
DL
Honorable Mention





Tremon Smith
PR
Honorable Mention




Watch their game vs McNeese, Nicholls and SHSU. Thats 1 dominant win, one close win and one whopping. That will show you all sides. They are better than they showed against us. We started fast as usual and that has a tendency to put teams in a bad place. Unfortunately for them, we played them last so we had learned our lesson vs Mcneese and Lamar in letting up in the second half too much.

[BEAR]

Bears have a beast of a freshman running back.

And a coach that will play 5 other RBs....xlolx

Believe me Carlos would run defenses ragged and run them over...the fans want him IN the game MORE. He's an under used beast.

High school stats: (he's a freshman)


High School: played at Gosnell (Ark.) High School... 2012 conference champions... 2013 conference champions... 2014 conference champions... 2014 first-team All-Conference... 2015 first-team All-Conference... 2015 first-team All-State... academic honor roll... 269 points scored in 2015 regular season (most in Arkansas)... 2,368 rushing yards... avg. 12 yards per carry... averaged 215.3 yards per game... scored 38 total touchdowns, including 97-yard run... scored six TDs in a game three times... Hooten's Magazine rated #20 player in Arkansas

[Katfan]

And a coach that will play 5 other RBs....xlolx

Believe me Carlos would run defenses ragged and run them over...the fans want him IN the game MORE. He's an under used beast.

High school stats: (he's a freshman)


High School: played at Gosnell (Ark.) High School... 2012 conference champions... 2013 conference champions... 2014 conference champions... 2014 first-team All-Conference... 2015 first-team All-Conference... 2015 first-team All-State... academic honor roll... 269 points scored in 2015 regular season (most in Arkansas)... 2,368 rushing yards... avg. 12 yards per carry... averaged 215.3 yards per game... scored 38 total touchdowns, including 97-yard run... scored six TDs in a game three times... Hooten's Magazine rated #20 player in Arkansas
Why doesn't he play more, I thought the rotating rbs in our game early killed any chance of establishing any rythmn on offense and it didn't help that none of them could hold onto the ball.

[BEAR]

Why doesn't he play more, I thought the rotating rbs in our game early killed any chance of establishing any rythmn on offense and it didn't help that none of them could hold onto the ball.

IMO we rotate way too often but we have to because we replaced over 30 players last year. Rotating players so much makes it difficult to establish any kind of offense. THATs why I think we might be starting slow. I watched a RB drop a pass Saturday and he was wide open for a first down. A critical first down. He was cold. Game cold not temp cold. I just don't have a solution for the constant rotations. But the coaches are doing it for a reason I'm sure.

[BEAR]

I guess what our fans have to remember is we've only been post season eligible since 2010 and we have been 3 times. Many current playoff teams have been at this level for decades. NDSU has dominated and Sam has done it in the SLC playoff wise for our conference so there has been little room for the Bears. But as more recruits hear about us the more talent we will get. But 6 years isnt much time at this level for our situation.

[TheRevSFA]

Bear I wish you could make this trip to go. Hell I wish I could too

[BEAR]

Bear I wish you could make this trip to go. Hell I wish I could too

I can't imagine the cost for an airline ticket, hotel, food, game ticket, souvenier etc. Just too much for my Dave plan to be debt free in March. I have already started saving up for our Hawaii game though. The wife and I will love that trip no matter what!

[BEAR]

Massey Ratings gives UCA a 27% chance against EWU. xsmhx

[dudeitsaid]

Massey Ratings gives UCA a 27% chance against EWU. xsmhx
We had like a 3% chance against Wazzu. I think based on the styles of play, this will be a shootout, and though I give EWU the edge at home.

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[JSUSoutherner]

We had like a 3% chance against Wazzu. I think based on the styles of play, this will be a shootout, and though I give EWU the edge at home.

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Yeah. Luckily for EWU Wazzou has one of the most ass secondaries in FBS football so schematically EWU was in business.

I think it will be a good game. Will be rooting for the Bears in this one. Don't want to have the possibility of and away game should we make another run.

[Sammy94]

Massey Ratings gives UCA a 27% chance against EWU. xsmhx

Look at the bright side. Massey had the Bears favorited at Sam.

[Bearkat 41]

Every year is different and every team is different from what they've done in pst years. The biggest factor that plays in my mind is how poorly the big sky teams, including ewu, played against the run in their match ups against shsu over the last five years. (Those are the games I've watched) The Eagles might be stout against the run now and I haven't really studied the stats, but for UCA to be successful I think they need to get the running game going and protect the ball. Early turnovers that give ewu scoring opportunities on a short field will be bad and will force the bears into a pass heavy gameplan which I would say favors Ewu.

[dudeitsaid]

Every year is different and every team is different from what they've done in pst years. The biggest factor that plays in my mind is how poorly the big sky teams, including ewu, played against the run in their match ups against shsu over the last five years. (Those are the games I've watched) The Eagles might be stout against the run now and I haven't really studied the stats, but for UCA to be successful I think they need to get the running game going and protect the ball. Early turnovers that give ewu scoring opportunities on a short field will be bad and will force the bears into a pass heavy gameplan which I would say favors Ewu.

EWU is not necessarily stout against the run. But, I think people will find that our style of football lends itself to more possessions in a game than most other teams, and opportunities for opposing offenses to be on the field more. So, statistically, our defense looks worse than they are. Ultimately, either EWU needs to get out to an early lead, and put UCA into a more one dimensional offensive approach, or our D needs to create some stops. Our offense should be able to move the ball well, and if we can get a few stops, that is usually all it takes.

[BEAR]

If our offense starts as slow as it has typically this year, EWU won't NEED to make some stops. This weakness will defeat us again if we don't get our crap together.

[tomq04]

There is also an intangible in football that can't be measured by statistics, which I would call the "will" of a team. EWU hasn't played perfect football (no one but the 2013 Bizon...maybe), but they have played with such passion that it didn't matter what side of the ball was on the field they were over the top outperforming other teams, they have wanted it more every single game.

I would call EWU the unstoppable force, even when turning the ball over 4 times they still won by 31. It will take a team of the same mental caliber to stop them (see NDSU in overtime in the fargo dome), I didn't see that same drive from UCA throughout the season.

Including the whole statistical analysis, and what appears to be favorable matchup for EWU's passing game, and supposedly decent weather I'm taking EWU 42- UCA 28.

[BEAR]

While I'm obviously cheering for UCA here's why I think EWU will win:

1. EWU pass game. Our weakness is stopping the pass.
2. UCA slow to score all year.
3. Injuries to our offense from last game.
4. EWU homefield advantage.
5. EWU playoff experience.
6. UCA's still fairly new to it.

Having said all that, if UCA loses by less than 2 TDs, it's a win for our program. We were picked 5th in a low level FCS league and are now 10-2. Nothing to hang our heads down about. Our program will get more experience and FCS level players as the years go on.

[The Pud]

UCA should be very competitive in this game, but after watching UCA get destroyed by Sammy I will have to go with EWU in this game.

[Milktruck74]

Dudeissaid..........Put a poll up on this thread. I'm asking all OPs for game threads to do it....just to add to the discussion.

[Daytripper]

I guess what our fans have to remember is we've only been post season eligible since 2010 and we have been 3 times. Many current playoff teams have been at this level for decades. NDSU has dominated and Sam has done it in the SLC playoff wise for our conference so there has been little room for the Bears. But as more recruits hear about us the more talent we will get. But 6 years isnt much time at this level for our situation.

You guys are building something really good there. Coach Campbell seems to be doing a good job. Even if he continues with a high level of success and leaves, you have to hope that your admin will make an investment in a great replacement. We need more really good teams in the Southland.

[The Pud]

Soutland Conference apparently is not as weak as many of you ladies here have been saying

[dudeitsaid]

Dudeissaid..........Put a poll up on this thread. I'm asking all OPs for game threads to do it....just to add to the discussion.

Done.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Fun fact: Teams with bear mascots are 0-2 on the Inferno in 2016. Drops to 0-5 over the last three years.

[BEAR]

I picked the Bears in an upset. xthumbsupx

[PantherRob82]

Soutland Conference apparently is not as weak as many of you ladies here have been saying

Dominant conference. I take back everything I said after Central Arkansas pounded Illinois State. xrolleyesx

[JSUSoutherner]

Dominant conference. I take back everything I said after Central Arkansas pounded Illinois State. xrolleyesx
So 5th place EIU's win over Illinois State means the OVC is the best conference in FCS football, right? :D

[Thumper 76]

So 5th place EIU's win over Illinois State means the OVC is the best conference in FCS football, right? :D
Basically. Pretty much guaranteed to be JSU vs SHSU in the chipper. Other teams should just hang up their cleats.

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[JSUSoutherner]

Basically. Pretty much guaranteed to be JSU vs SHSU in the chipper. Other teams should just hang up their cleats.

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Not a stadium.

[Thumper 76]

Not a stadium.
Accurate.

[Daytripper]

Dominant conference. I take back everything I said after Central Arkansas pounded Illinois State. xrolleyesx

Your avatar is our good luck charm. Keep it going.

[caribbeanhen]

I picked the Bears in an upset. xthumbsupx


don't know if true, I was tempted as I have liked Central Arkansas all year .... might have an outside shot if Kupp is not playing

[katstrapper]

EWU has had great teams in the recent past only to bow out in the latter rounds of the playoffs. I don't know why , but EWU teams continue to be terrible against the run. UCA has a stable of running backs that can move the ball.

As much as I want to pick UCA in an upset, I think EWU passing game will be a little much after what I saw in the SHSU game. This could be a lot closer game though than some think.

[BEAR]

Well....it looks overwhelmingly decided...45-5. xlolx

I guess EWU can leave Kupp on the bench after all. xthumbsupx

Mods: Will you please fix the title to this thread?

[Red & Black]

Bill Fette...xlolx

[UNDBIZ]

How's the weather forecast?

[JSUSoutherner]

How's the weather forecast?
https://twitter.com/ewufootball/status/803285965171109888

[caribbeanhen]

How's the weather forecast?

I understand E Wash could be under heavy rains on Saturday

[JSUSoutherner]

I understand E Wash could be under heavy rains on Saturday
Hmmm. I wonder how well Kupp and Gubrud do in the rain?

[Rjones61]

Hmmm. I wonder how well Kupp and Gubrud do in the rain?

I wonder how well turnover prone UCA can do in the rain.

[Katfan]

I wonder how well turnover prone UCA can do in the rain.
Any chance it snows?

[Red & Black]

Any chance it snows?

Yep.

[BEAR]

Yep.

Good.

[Bear84]

My weather app is saying partly sunny and 40 degrees Saturday, with snow on Sunday. Snow would definitely make things more interesting if it arrives earlier.

[UNDBIZ]

Hmm, I picked EWU, but with bad weather ISUr could pull off a huge upset.





;)

[Screamin_Eagle174]

EWU 48 (missed xp, per usual)
UCA 20


EWU defense gets two turnovers... including a pick by either Fettig or Bruce. EWU defense or special teams gets a TD. EWU offense rolls up 450 yards; 365 passing, 85 rushing.

[BEAR]

Hey Ursus..will you please fix the thread title? xpeacex

[dudeitsaid]

Hey Ursus..will you please fix the thread title? xpeacex

Yeah, every time I see the thread tile, my face gets a bit red a gain...xembarrassedx

[Serpentor]

Yeah, every time I see the thread tile, my face gets a bit red a gain...xembarrassedx

Sorry Dude, the AGS gods are cruel and say you must suffer eternally for your crime against literacy.

Personally, Serpentor is all in favor of renaming the state so that you're correct. :P

[Serpentor]

I'm going with UCA. No offense Eagles fans, you guys run a nice program, but UCABEAR makes me smile. And it's based on those scientific standards that these things are decided.

[caribbeanhen]

You never know, Central Arkansas might pull of a San Diego this week.... just a thought

[Thumper 76]

Yeah, every time I see the thread tile, my face gets a bit red a gain...xembarrassedx

Well I'm pretty sure in the south the say ken instead of can do it kinda works


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[Red & Black]

You never know, Central Arkansas might pull of a San Diego this week.... just a thought

Completely possible. They are a very good team. One thing that we need to be able to get past is slow starts on offense. We've generally blown teams out in the second half this year, but boy, we've had some rough starts to some games. That needs to improve starting Saturday.

[fmrbearkat]

You never know, Central Arkansas might pull of a San Diego this week.... just a thought

If they play like they did against port state it could easily happen. Unless UCA plays like they did against us.

[dudeitsaid]

You never know, Central Arkansas might pull of a San Diego this week.... just a thought

I don't think it would be fair to categorize it as THAT BIG of an upset. Heck, the way SHSU has played against EWU, if UCA can muster some of that mojo, it could be a real challenge for EWU.

[Red & Black]

I don't think it would be fair to categorize it as THAT BIG of an upset.

Yeah, not even in the same realm. Comparing UCA to USC? C'mon man!

[UNHWildcat18]

After watching the last game I think EWU buries them. 41-17

[Schism55]

What is Kupps status for this game?

[Red & Black]

What is Kupps status for this game?

Unknown. Probably a game time decision.

[JSUSoutherner]

Hey Ursus..will you please fix the thread title? xpeacex

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5nt9ZDOiSc&app=desktop

[dudeitsaid]

What is Kupps status for this game?

He will coach the receivers from the sidelines, and they will all have break out performances. It will be like having four Kupp's on the field at all times.

[BEAR]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5nt9ZDOiSc&app=desktop

Tom-AY-to...Tom-aw-to....let's call the whole thing off....and fix the thread title! xlolx

[katstrapper]

Can't wait for this game!

Our offense has to get started quicker. Defense will have to change to a pass defense.

Biggest game changer in the SHSU game was the 4 turnovers in the first half. Plus, the Kat D came to play that day. I think KCK said it was the second game of the season that the first team D played an entire game.

Anyway, yes C. Arkansas has to start the game better. EWU has a pretty prolific offense as well. I do think that the Bears will be able to run the ball though. Portland St had success moving the ball on the ground and C. Arkansas has a stable of running backs.

This game will be interesting to watch.

[BEAR]

Biggest game changer in the SHSU game was the 4 turnovers in the first half. Plus, the Kat D came to play that day. I think KCK said it was the second game of the season that the first team D played an entire game.

Anyway, yes C. Arkansas has to start the game better. EWU has a pretty prolific offense as well. I do think that the Bears will be able to run the ball though. Portland St had success moving the ball on the ground and C. Arkansas has a stable of running backs.

This game will be interesting to watch.

Unless we fumble it 3 times in the first quarter due to rain and snow and freezing conditions...you know...typical football weather...xlolx

[katstrapper]

Unless we fumble it 3 times in the first quarter due to rain and snow and freezing conditions...you know...typical football weather...xlolx

I went back and watched the UCA/SHSU game the other day and the only fumble that a UCA player actually "just dropped the ball" was the punt return. Other than that the other fumbles were all knocked out or stripped.

I think UCA needs to load up the freshman running back this game....he is a beast ! Still to this day EWU has been unable to stop the running game. SHSU offense has had monster rushing games vs the Eagles in the past..

[BEAR]

I went back and watched the UCA/SHSU game the other day and the only fumble that a UCA player actually "just dropped the ball" was the punt return. Other than that the other fumbles were all knocked out or stripped.

I think UCA needs to load up the freshman running back this game....he is a beast ! Still to this day EWU has been unable to stop the running game. SHSU offense has had monster rushing games vs the Eagles in the past..

Well I never said you guys didn't cause the fumbles...just that we fumbled it 3 times. Besides, UCA had been sucking on offense for multiple games before that and doing anything like that against Sam would have ended the game early..and it did. Sam didn't NEED those fumbles...your Oline protected well against our defense.

Yeah, coach hasn't listened to his own players all year..i'm sure he won't play his best players now. I mean in an interview he said he realized later in the game that the run game wasn't working so he decided to change it up...yet us fans and even his players were screaming for that early in the game. I can't complain I guess. The guy has won nattys on every level he's coached AND has never had a losing season...ever.

[Jacked_Rabbit]

EWU -10.5 on 5dimes

[BEAR]

EWU -10.5 on 5dimes

That's all???!!!!!!!!xlolx

[McNeese72]

You EWU fans have nothing to worry about.

On offense UCA can't get a running game going and they can't pass worth a sh*****t. And their defense sucks especially pass defense. Also the offensive and defensive lines tend to wear down as the game goes on.


;)

[BEAR]

You EWU fans have nothing to worry about.

On offense UCA can't get a running game going and they can't pass worth a sh*****t. And their defense sucks especially pass defense. Also the offensive and defensive lines tend to wear down as the game goes on.


;)

Pure gold right there....

And GREAT job on the sanbagging..especially off-season...they need to name an award after that...the sandbaggy...xlolx

You know I was thinking about something: (surprise I know)

UCA lost a game they could have won after a big second half rally. Samford
UCA won a game they could have lost after a big second half rally. Illinois State.
UCA won a game they dominated from start to finish. McNeese.
UCA lost a game they were dominated in from start to finish. SHSU.

Very unstable that bunch. Still we sit at 10-2. xlolx

[Serpentor]

Pure gold right there....

And GREAT job on the sanbagging..especially off-season...they need to name an award after that...the sandbaggy...xlolx

You know I was thinking about something: (surprise I know)

UCA lost a game they could have won after a big second half rally. Samford
UCA won a game they could have lost after a big second half rally. Illinois State.
UCA won a game they dominated from start to finish. McNeese.
UCA lost a game they were dominated in from start to finish. SHSU.

Very unstable that bunch. Still we sit at 10-2. xlolx

Also, you guys are bears, and bears can be pretty darn scary, especially when you threaten their pic-a-nic baskets...

[dudeitsaid]

Pretty good read:

http://skylinesportsmt.com/ewu-focused-on-playoffs/

[BEAR]

Pretty good read:

http://skylinesportsmt.com/ewu-focused-on-playoffs/

Very good read.

[McNeese72]

Pure gold right there....

And GREAT job on the sanbagging..especially off-season...they need to name an award after that...the sandbaggy...xlolx

You know I was thinking about something: (surprise I know)

UCA lost a game they could have won after a big second half rally. Samford
UCA won a game they could have lost after a big second half rally. Illinois State.
UCA won a game they dominated from start to finish. McNeese.
UCA lost a game they were dominated in from start to finish. SHSU.

Very unstable that bunch. Still we sit at 10-2. xlolx

I'd like to see the UCA team that played us play EWU Saturday.

Doc

[BEAR]

I'd like to see the UCA team that played us play EWU Saturday.

Doc

Me too.

[Milktruck74]

After almost a week, I just noticed that Arkansas was mis spelled in the title.

[Bear84]

I'd like to see the UCA team that played us play EWU Saturday.

Doc

Unfortunately, that team seems to have gone AWOL. Still shows the potential of this team when they get really focused and prepared. The bye week prior to the McNeese game was probably a big part of it, but EWU gets that advantage this time around.

[BEAR]

After almost a week, I just noticed that Arkansas was mis spelled in the title.

Yeah I've asked Ursus to change it out of respect but I guess not. xrolleyesx

Went to the sendoff for the team this morning. Good crowd and the players looked relaxed. Glad to have a crowd there. Today is "dead day" at UCA so no students are on campus.