UNC @ EWU

[I Bleed Purple]

God, I love free BigSkyTV, or B2TV or whatever they are are allied with.

EWU stuffed UNC after a fumble that wasn't really a fumble. EWU deep in their own territory.

[I Bleed Purple]

EWU's O-Line can NOT run block. Decent pass blockers, though.

[I Bleed Purple]

Long drive ended in a punt for EWU. UNC's defense doesn't look too bad.

[UNCBears2010]

Long drive ended in a punt for EWU. UNC's defense doesn't look too bad.

Our offense just needs to get in gear, our patchwork O-line isn't blocking well at all.

[I Bleed Purple]

UNC's passing offense looks pretty poor. INT for EWU.

[I Bleed Purple]

Big run from Jones down to the 5. False start back to the 10.

[I Bleed Purple]

TD EWU. Play fake to the TE.

[UNCBears2010]

TD EWU. Play fake to the TE.

PAT Wide Right.

EWU 6
UNC 0

[I Bleed Purple]

I don't know about running an option play away from the TE and into two WR. Easy play for the Corners and OLB to make.

[UNCBears2010]

I don't know about running an option play away from the TE and into two WR. Easy play for the Corners and OLB to make.

Our offensive coordinator is an idiot.

[I Bleed Purple]

At least UNC has what appears to be a legitimate Big Sky defense. They have some tackling issues, though.

[UNCBears2010]

UNC starting to put a drive together

[I Bleed Purple]

UNC starting to seal off their blocks better on outside runs.

[I Bleed Purple]

Wow.

Turnover at that point is horrible.

[I Bleed Purple]

Big stand for UNC to force a punt. Let's the offense keep that little bit of momentum they had.

[I Bleed Purple]

Wow, a huge hole for Harris and he fumbles it.

[UNCBears2010]

Bears just making silly mistakes in the first half. It's a miracle they're still in the game.

[UNCBears2010]

Wow, a huge hole for Harris and he fumbles it.

He was already thinking about the end zone.

[I Bleed Purple]

Hold on to the ************** ball, UNC. Horrible to watch that kind of football.

[UNCBears2010]

Hold on to the ************** ball, UNC. Horrible to watch that kind of football.

That punt return wasn't a fumble. He was down, easily.

[I Bleed Purple]

Nichols fires one through two defenders for a TD.

I feel sad for UNC's defense. Deserve better for how they've played so far.

[I Bleed Purple]

That punt return wasn't a fumble. He was down, easily.

Replay showed he was losing control before he was whipped around. I think it was a fumble.

[UNCBears2010]

Nichols fires one through two defenders for a TD.

I feel sad for UNC's defense. Deserve better for how they've played so far.

With how the offense and special teams have played so far, we should be down 30.

[I Bleed Purple]

Halftime Stats, according to ESPN:

Yards

EWU-179---87 passing, 92 rushing
UNC-86-----34 passing, 52 rushing

Penalties

EWU-7-49
UNC-0-0

Possession

EWU-17:33
UNC-11:34

Turnovers

EWU-1
UNC-4

[EWashEagle]

I think UNC looks pretty good minus the turnovers. Does your B2TV link keep buffering? Mine does, very irritating.

[UNCBears2010]

I think UNC looks pretty good minus the turnovers. Does your B2TV link keep buffering? Mine does, very irritating.

Mine too, I gave up and turned on the radio.

[I Bleed Purple]

I think UNC looks pretty good minus the turnovers. Does your B2TV link keep buffering? Mine does, very irritating.

Been perfect for me. No issues at all.

Of course saying that jinx it, but we'll see.

[I Bleed Purple]

EWU's color guy chewing out the unnecessary block in the back. Our guy Brad Larsen would have chewed out the ref, even if he didn't see the play.

[UNCBears2010]

This has been a sloppy game for both teams, the difference is that EWU is making a lot of small mistakes and UNC has made a few big mistakes.

[I Bleed Purple]

EWU really trying to hit 'em outside. Failed so far.

[I Bleed Purple]

Looks like EWU is starting to figure out UNC's defense.

[I Bleed Purple]

Still, UNC holds 'em to a FG, although, Nichols missed a wide open guy in the end zone.

[EWashEagle]

Our color guy is a Debbie Downer. It was an idiot block. No more buffering, watch the game!

[I Bleed Purple]

I really, really don't like UNC's offense.

Finally a counter play that's effective.

[UNCBears2010]

I really, really don't like UNC's offense.

Finally a counter play that's effective.

Well, our offensive coordinator is about 136 years old, so that explains a lot of it.

[I Bleed Purple]

I HATE that option play with this offense.

[UNCBears2010]

I HATE that option play with this offense.

So does every UNC fan.

[I Bleed Purple]

EWU throwing more than the standard spread offense, which I like. Also not running Jones straight through the tackles. Instead, using misdirection, pitches, and counters to get him in the open field. Dynamite in the open field, pop gun in the trenches.

[I Bleed Purple]

EWU really not letting Harris do anything when he gets the ball in the passing game.

[I Bleed Purple]

EWU stands stout on 4th and 1 inside the 10. EWU takes over. Pretty much the game.

[ncbears]

I didn't think we would win this game, but I didn't think we would get shut out either. Terrible offense.

[ncbears]

Get ready for Montana State next weekend.

[I Bleed Purple]

I didn't think we would win this game, but I didn't think we would get shut out either. Terrible offense.

The hurry up offense play calling was pretty good, actually. Even the screen that didn't work was the right idea, trying to get the ball to Harris. The rest of the game, though. Wow.

[UNCBears2010]

The hurry up offense play calling was pretty good, actually. Even the screen that didn't work was the right idea, trying to get the ball to Harris. The rest of the game, though. Wow.

Our offense was terrible today. A complete 180 from last week.

[I Bleed Purple]

EWU D-Line beginning to step up.

[I Bleed Purple]

That was a bad spot. He had the first down. I don't think it matters that much, though.

[I Bleed Purple]

Final score:

UNC 0-16 EWU

[Screamin_Eagle174]

He was already thinking about the end zone.

That's what I was saying to my roommate when it happened. Gotta protect the rock. xnodx

[Screamin_Eagle174]

EWU D-Line beginning to step up.

xnodx

Now only if our other line would follow suit... xnonono2x

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Our season is going to depend on our O-line. So far they've played horrible, but our defense has saved the wins. I think Nichols has been sacked over 10 times in 3 games so far.

[eagle1]

I am somewhat surprised about how good our defense has been so far this season. I thought that we would struggle some on the defensive line losing Peach and Belford but the young guys have really stepped up. Our linebackers have been steller thus far even without our leading tackler from last season (Zach Johnson). The offense has yet to find any consistency and yes it is in a large part to the poor offensive line play. Ugly win today but a win is a win. The Eags go to Sac and then Idaho State before coming back home for Weber State. Go Eagles!!!

[EdubAlum]

I am somewhat surprised about how good our defense has been so far this season. I thought that we would struggle some on the defensive line losing Peach and Belford but the young guys have really stepped up. Our linebackers have been steller thus far even without our leading tackler from last season (Zach Johnson). The offense has yet to find any consistency and yes it is in a large part to the poor offensive line play. Ugly win today but a win is a win. The Eags go to Sac and then Idaho State before coming back home for Weber State. Go Eagles!!!

I think i'm a little more surprised with the 16 points on offense than allowing zero on the other end

[I Bleed Purple]

I think i'm a little more surprised with the 16 points on offense than allowing zero on the other end

Nichols looks a bit skittish to me.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Nichols looks a bit skittish to me.

That happens when the pocket collapses every play before you get a man open, or gets sacked. xeekx

[ncbears]

I think i'm a little more surprised with the 16 points on offense than allowing zero on the other end

Maybe we have a good defense?

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Maybe we have a good defense?

Indeed... but our line also played horrible, so a combination of both. If Nichols got more protection the score would have been 30-0.