MONTANA @ EWU GAME DAY THREAD

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Kickoff is in 4 hours. Temp is in the low 50's and a nice sunny day. The wind is blowing 5-10, so not too bad, we'll see. I'm off to the tailgate... feel free to update this thread once the game begins.

GO EAGLES!!!

[GrizRchattybound]

I'm home in Montana, hungover, it's cold, can't wait until kick-off, no shower or shave...probably should find some game day food.

:)

Go Griz~

[DuckDuckGriz]

I'm home in Montana, hungover, it's cold, can't wait until kick-off, no shower or shave...probably should find some game day food.

:)

Go Griz~

I bet you smell fantastic. xthumbsupx

[GrizRchattybound]

I bet you smell fantastic. xthumbsupx

Just like an old 42 year old X-OL should smell...but damn I look good for an old fat guy. xsmiley_wix

[DuckDuckGriz]

Just like an old 42 year old X-OL should smell...but damn I look good for an old fat guy. xsmiley_wix

I had a guy in my bar three nights ago who isht his pants and just kept right on dancing. Didn't know whether to kick him out or give him a free drink.

Anyway, Go Griz - hope I don't have to start drinking in the 3rd quarter like I did last week.

[GrizRchattybound]

I had a guy in my bar three nights ago who isht his pants and just kept right on dancing. Didn't know whether to kick him out or give him a free drink.

Anyway, Go Griz - hope I don't have to start drinking in the 3rd quarter like I did last week.


for future reference- toss that guy out xnonono2x

[DuckDuckGriz]

for future reference- toss that guy out xnonono2x

He left less than 5 min later once his buddy pointed out an inconvenient stain

[DuckDuckGriz]

We are underway. Third down coming for EWU on their 1st drive.

[DuckDuckGriz]

Three and out for EWU - they are going for it already.

[DuckDuckGriz]

Nice conversion for the Eags to the UM 25.

[DuckDuckGriz]

Eags run into the endzone, but FUMBLES


Montana ball on the 20 xeekx

[DuckDuckGriz]

Griz three and out now as well...

[DuckDuckGriz]

EWU facing fourth down at their own 27.


Both offenses trying to feel things out. Receivers dropping ball for both teams.

[DuckDuckGriz]

Punt is BLOCKED

Montana ball at the EWU 33.

[DuckDuckGriz]

Bergquist to a wide open Mark Mariani

TOUCHDOWN MONTANA

[DuckDuckGriz]

8:43 1st

UM 7
EWU 0

[Peems]

I don't understand how Mariani was so wide open. He is awesome!!! Havre pride!!! Go Blue Ponies!!!

[DuckDuckGriz]

I don't understand how Mariani was so wide open. He is awesome!!! Havre pride!!! Go Blue Ponies!!!

Blue Ponies xlolx xlolx
My Hamilton Broncs beat Matt Kegel and the Blue Ponies in the 1997 Class A Championship.

Suck on that Peems xlolx

[DuckDuckGriz]

Strong wind helping the kicks for Montana so far

1st & 10 Eags at their own 20.

[Peems]

Easten is running the ball pretty well right now, they must have watched the Weber game!

[DuckDuckGriz]

Nichols getting the offense rolling, 1st down on the EWU 47.

[Peems]

Does Nichols ever throw an incomplete pass?

[DuckDuckGriz]

Nice catch and leap for Morris of EWU to the UM 43.

[Peems]

He threw an incomplete!!!!

[DuckDuckGriz]

Eags driving

Griz defense needs to get ahold of themselves.

[Peems]

Eags driving

Griz defense needs to get ahold of themselves.

It's a ride with the Griz on D this year.

[Peems]

Going for it on 4th...

[Peems]

4 and 4 false start 4&9

[Peems]

Eagles do have one of the if not the best kicker in the FCS but the wind is too much right now. still going for it.

[Peems]

throws it away Griz ball

[DuckDuckGriz]

My feed is way behind ya. Damn.

[DuckDuckGriz]

That's a big stop if we can expect this to be a back and forth shootout.

[Peems]

My feed is way behind ya. Damn.

Being in Missoula I've got the radio on and the tv feed. Radio is a little ahead, but it doesn't bother me.

[Peems]

mariani is so fast!!!!

[DuckDuckGriz]

I am listening to Griz Country - they were pretty far behind last week as well.

[Peems]

schmidt picks up 2 ball now on the 10 or so

[DuckDuckGriz]

mariani is so fast!!!!

Your posts are getting me so excited!!!!! xlolx

[Peems]

the Eagles are totally stacking the griz up.

[Peems]

Your posts are getting me so excited!!!!! xlolx

I'm glad!

[Peems]

surprise surprise Klaboe can't hold on. 4th down

[DuckDuckGriz]

the Eagles are totally stacking the griz up.

Your posts are pissing me off xlolx

[Peems]

10-0 239 remaining

[JALMOND]

Being in Missoula I've got the radio on and the tv feed. Radio is a little ahead, but it doesn't bother me.

TV usually operates 2-3 seconds behind regardless of the event in case there is something that needs to be censured.

[Peems]

TV usually operates 2-3 seconds behind regardless of the event in case there is something that needs to be censured.

Yeah, I like it because it lets me know what to look for and sometimes it pisses me off, because I hear a turnover before it happens and its like watching a car wreck that you know is going to happen

[DuckDuckGriz]

TV usually operates 2-3 seconds behind regardless of the event in case there is something that needs to be censured.

Speaking of TV I sure am tired of seeing Jerry Glanville on my Comcast Sports Net xrolleyesx ;)

[DuckDuckGriz]

Question is: how long can Montana continue to rely on the bend-don't-break defense?

[DuckDuckGriz]

Big P.I. call against the Griz - but a fair call at that. 1st & 10 on the EWU 30 for the Eags.

[DuckDuckGriz]

Killer run for the Eags to the UM 25.

[JALMOND]

Speaking of TV I sure am tired of seeing Jerry Glanville on my Comcast Sports Net xrolleyesx ;)

I'm not.:D

Really, any PSU exposure in Oregon is good. Hard to compete for recruits against the Oregon Knights (I mean Ducks).

[DuckDuckGriz]

....And a personal foul against Montana xnonono2x

[DuckDuckGriz]

I'm not.:D

Really, any PSU exposure in Oregon is good. Hard to compete for recruits against the Oregon Knights (I mean Ducks).

No argument here. And I'll admit I do watch the show from time to time. Along with Oregon Cheerleading xeekx xthumbsupx

[Peems]

10-3 Griz

[Peems]

That was a bogus Personal Foul call against the Griz BTW

[DuckDuckGriz]

Whew. Another dodged bullet - 3 redzone attempts and only 3 points for the Eags.

[Peems]

Maybe the Football Gods are going to smile on us today. So far all the bad breaks are going against Eastern

[Peems]

Schulte with a good return to the 37

[DuckDuckGriz]

Maybe the Football Gods are going to smile on us today. So far all the bad breaks are going against Eastern

Hopefully we can hold on like that. We looked good in the 1st quarter against Weber too :o

[Peems]

Hopefully we can hold on like that. We looked good in the 1st quarter against Weber too :o

On first down Reynolds with a yard or so

[Peems]

The Rocket with some broken tackles and gets the first

[Peems]

Bad throw incomplete to Schulte

[DuckDuckGriz]

The Rocket with some broken tackles and gets the first

Would the Rocket be Mariani?

[Peems]

Would the Rocket be Mariani?

No Chase Reynolds, when he was at Drummond they called him the Rocket Reynolds. Of course being fast in class C is different than being fast at FCSxlolx

[DuckDuckGriz]

No Chase Reynolds, when he was at Drummond they called him the Rocket Reynolds. Of course being fast in class C is different than being fast at FCSxlolx

I don't care if Drummond is Class C. The last few years they have still scared me.

[DuckDuckGriz]

Damn stalling drive.

[Peems]

FG no good, the wind seemed to really take it on the end, as it went left. I think the Griz should have gone for it, but I understand the call.

[DuckDuckGriz]

Well damn, blown opportunity for total momentum. The wind is playing a big role so far.

[Peems]

Well damn, blown opportunity for total momentum. The wind is playing a big role so far.

Most in the Griz favor, as Eastern probably would have gone for two Field Goals in the first if the wind had not been so bad

[DuckDuckGriz]

True. A fake woulda been sweet there. Oh well woulda coulda shoulda. FG was the safe call - come on D.

[DuckDuckGriz]

Damn we cannot buy a stop on 3rd down

[DuckDuckGriz]

Nevermind, EWU to punt.

[DuckDuckGriz]

Mick & Gurns saying we got away with a block in the back.

[DuckDuckGriz]

About the fifth straight play coming marred by penalties - pushing Griz down the field.

[DuckDuckGriz]

Eags pick off Bergquist but it's called back due to P.I.

Phew

[DuckDuckGriz]

Third straight 1st down for the Griz due to penalties xeekx

[DuckDuckGriz]

Griz O-line heavily struggling.

[DuckDuckGriz]

Huge run for Bergquist on 3rd & 15 for a 1st down.

[DuckDuckGriz]

3rd & 16 and ANOTHER conversion for Montana on a shovel pass to Brooks-Fletcher.

[DuckDuckGriz]

1st & Goal MT on the EWU 5 with 7 seconds left in the half.

[DuckDuckGriz]

Damn - FG attempt coming ...

[DuckDuckGriz]

Kick is no good. A 95 yard drive.

I am ill!

Halftime

[Peems]

The good news is we kept the ball away from Nichols and crew. But it would be nice to be up 13-3 with the ball coming our way.

[DuckDuckGriz]

Special teams once again killing us. Wobbly snap on that kick.

I hope Bobby's tearing some new a-holes in the locker room.

[DuckDuckGriz]

I'm outta here - gotta pregame for Ducks vs UCLA

Go Griz

[mvemjsunpx]

Griz up 17-3, about 7 minutes left.


Luckiest play ever: High punt snap; Ken Wood tips it up, catches it himself, then punts it & it rolls inside the 5.


Update: Nichols called for grounding in own endzone, now 19-3 Griz.

[Peems]

If someone had told me that the Griz would hold Eastern to three points with less than ten minutes left...I can't believe it

[mvemjsunpx]

If someone had told me that the Griz would hold Eastern to three points with less than ten minutes left...I can't believe it

The D still has no sacks, but the pass rush has at least frustrated Nichols & the coverage has been really good. The Griz have got a few bat downs at the line, too.

[Peems]

The D still has no sacks, but the pass rush has at least frustrated Nichols & the coverage has been really good. The Griz have got a few bat downs at the line, too.

As Gurns pointed out, when Nichols is on the move he becomes a much more average passer. The no sacks thing is a bit misleading to me, as every time pressure has come Nichols has thrown it away, which is smart, but obviously lead to no sacks...

[mvemjsunpx]

As Gurns pointed out, when Nichols is on the move he becomes a much more average passer. The no sacks thing is a bit misleading to me, as every time pressure has come Nichols has thrown it away, which is smart, but obviously lead to no sacks...

It's still a concern for UM, though, since there's been no sacks in 3 games now.

[Peems]

It's still a concern for UM, though, since there's been no sacks in 3 games now.

I think they should play Fetherston more. xtwocentsx

[mvemjsunpx]

The special teams had some miscues in the earlier portion (2 missed FGs & a shanked punt), but two special teams plays won this game for the Griz:



1. the blocked punt that set up Mariani's second TD

2. the great handling job by Wood on the bad punt snap & subsequent punt inside the 5 yard line, setting up the safety.

[JALMOND]

The special teams had some miscues in the earlier portion (2 missed FGs & a shanked punt), but two special teams plays won this game for the Griz:



1. the blocked punt that set up Mariani's second TD

2. the great handling job by Wood on the bad punt snap & subsequent punt inside the 5 yard line, setting up the safety.

Is it over? Score?

[mvemjsunpx]

19-3 final.


Griz win. EWU held nearly 40 points below their average. Eagle season already effectively over.

[JALMOND]

19-3 final.


Griz win. EWU held nearly 40 points below their average. Eagle season already effectively over.

Thank you. Good win, Griz. EWU needs big help.

[mvemjsunpx]

Thank you. Good win, Griz. EWU needs big help.

Yeah, they can't get 7 DI wins now, so they essentially need some sort of crazy miracle in the conference standings. The way Weber, Montana, & NAU are playing, I don't think there's much chance of that.

[Grizalltheway]

I think they should play Fetherston more. xtwocentsx

Eh, you're just a Helena High homer. :p

[Peems]

Eh, you're just a Helena High homer. :p

So???!?!?!?!:D How many professional football players does capital have starting in the NFL right now:D +1 Carp!!!!!

Back to the game, Griz really needed this, 0-2 would have been ugly and going back at home against an opponent whom we have historically owned, I feel comfortable that we can pull it out. Where are all the Eastern fans BTW:D ;)

[uofmman1122]

Woo hoo!!!

Just woke up!

xthumbsupxxthumbsupxxthumbsupxxthumbsupxxthumbsupx

Question: Have the Griz had a blocked punt in every single game? xeekx

[mvemjsunpx]

Question: Have the Griz had a blocked punt in every single game? xeekx

No, they have 5 in 6 games (1 each against CP, SUU, & UCD; 2 against EWU today).

[uofmman1122]

No, they have 5 in 6 games (1 each against CP, SUU, & UCD; 2 against EWU today).Ack, you're right.

It just seems that way, since every time I turn around, it seems as if we've blocked another punt.

5 in 6 games is pretty damn impressive. xthumbsupx

Man, this is awesome! A statement win, for sure!

[mvemjsunpx]

QB efficiency ratings:



Bergquist - 153.3
Nichols - 77.9

[GrizRchattybound]

nice "W"

[placidlakegriz]

So???!?!?!?!:D How many professional football players does capital have starting in the NFL right now:D +1 Carp!!!!!

Back to the game, Griz really needed this, 0-2 would have been ugly and going back at home against an opponent whom we have historically owned, I feel comfortable that we can pull it out. Where are all the Eastern fans BTW:D ;)

Don't know, but they weren't in the stands.Way to travel GRIZ!!!!

[Griz0383]

Big B may neve get the respect he deserves but the D won this game!

[FCS Go!]

Who forced the fumble on EWU's first drive? The Eags looked good on that drive but never seemed to recover.

[rob_p469]

Just got back from Cheney, what an awesome game! I can honestly say 3/4 of that stadium was filled with screaming griz fans, you have to love "West" Washington Grizzly Stadium... Nice W Griz!

[Peems]

QB efficiency ratings:



Bergquist - 153.3
Nichols - 77.9

The biggest difference was that even though Cole still held on to the ball for too long, he didn't make any "horrible" passes, except that one that was totally dropped by the corner and then went up in the air and fell to the ground, and he didn't fumble. No turnovers and TADA Griz win.

[Grizzaholic]

The biggest difference was that even though Cole still held on to the ball for too long, he didn't make any "horrible" passes, except that one that was totally dropped by the corner and then went up in the air and fell to the ground, and he didn't fumble. No turnovers and TADA Griz win.

I think the nail has been hit.

[Griz0383]

The D looked really fast! flying all over the place and put constant pressure on EWU's QB! Only 3 points! If you told me the Griz would hold EWU to 3 points I would have laughed! AWESOME job on both sides of the ball!

[catbob]

I still don't understand why Griz fans are down on Berquist (not all, of course). Every time I watch the Griz he impresses me.

I think you are seeing more of a situation in which defenses don't respect your run game near as much since Hilliard is gone. Factor that in and I think Berquist has done a heck of a job.

[gbhmt]

i really like how coach paulson has the defense blitzing so much. the price you pay for blitzing is thin coverage, and I think if we can blitz and cover that well against an offense like EWU, it's definitely a strategy to keep against other teams. I've not seen the griz blitzing so much in a long time.

[GrizRchattybound]

i really like how coach paulson has the defense blitzing so much. the price you pay for blitzing is thin coverage, and I think if we can blitz and cover that well against an offense like EWU, it's definitely a strategy to keep against other teams. I've not seen the griz blitzing so much in a long time.


Where has that been all season?

If you are going to blitz one of the best Passing QB's in the nation, why are you not blitzing less potent offenses? Why game 5?

I guess if I could ask one critical question, that would be it.

[Ronbo]

We are really really young on Defense. According to some post game comments I heard the Coaches were not willing to leave the DB's on their own 1 on 1 the first few games. So they didn't blitz much and played everyone back and just the front 4 rushing. Now it seems they have some confidence in the corners and will be blitzing more. Thank God the corners have come along and are looking good, what a difference!xthumbsupx

[gbhmt]

We are really really young on Defense. According to some post game comments I heard the Coaches were not willing to leave the DB's on their own 1 on 1 the first few games. So they didn't blitz much and played everyone back and just the front 4 rushing. Now it seems they have some confidence in the corners and will be blitzing more. Thank God the corners have come along and are looking good, what a difference!xthumbsupx

i think that's exactly it. We got a real treat in Trumaine Johnson. True freshman and he's kept some of the best wide outs in the nation (Ramses Barden, Aaron Boyce, Bryant Eteuati) relatively quiet. Andrew Swink is solid as well. I think the corners have proven themselves to the coaches.