EWU @ SUU

[kalm]

Two terrific offenses, SUU is undefeated at home, the Eagles are road warriors, both teams create turnovers (top 20) which all adds up to what should be a very interesting game.

Look at SUU's schedule and it's not hard to realize why the GWAC has the #2 conference GPI. With one exception, the T-birds have no bad losses playing two FBS teams decent, coming back and almsot beating NAU and losing a close one to Poly.

They also have a pair of quality wins against Texas State and Davis. So this begs the questions, what happened last week and can you please play like that again?xthumbsupx

I'm picking Eastern for the following reasons:

SUU gives up 220/game rushing and Eastern and Matt Nichols are at their best offensively with Taiwan Jones running the ball, creating balance.

Both defenses are highly ranked in creating turnovers with 22 total for the season. But EWU has a better margin giving up the ball 14 times to SUU's 19. and Nichols has only 5 int's to Cooper's 11.

EWU is a finesse team and plays very well in shootouts.

SUU appears to be a fairly young team while EWU has 10 senior starters who have been in a win or your out situation before and have finished the last two regular seasons with 5 and 3 game win streaks.

Good luck.

[kalm]

A quick question for SUU fans: Are your games webcast and/or what are the chances this game will be televised by Altitude or some other network?

[GrizFanStuckInUtah]

SUU is capable, but Eastern should win. This one could be a shoot out. xpeacex

[grizzpaw]

suu is more than capable that is for sure. this sure could be a shoot out but in the end ewu has more to play for (imo). i'm rooting for ewu so that they can make the playoffs!

[eagle1]

Kalm. There are only about 1 to 2 SUU fans on this board so don't be surprised if your questions go unanswered. Eags should win this one and I agree that it could be a shootout. Go Eags!!!

[Silenoz]

I usually don't care about the rest of the Big Sky (and despise some of the CAA posters' non-stop conference chest-puffing), but dammit, I'm rooting for EWU. That program deserves a playoff run

[kalm]

Kalm. There are only about 1 to 2 SUU fans on this board so don't be surprised if your questions go unanswered. Eags should win this one and I agree that it could be a shootout. Go Eags!!!

I've seen a few. More here than elsewhere. Still I'm guessing they'll get outposted by Griz fans even on their own thread.

[GrizFanStuckInUtah]

I've seen a few. More here than elsewhere. Still I'm guessing they'll get outposted by Griz fans even on their own thread.

I resemble that remark xeyebrowx I follow SUU a bit, need to go watch some games down there, it isn't a bad drive for me. If some other plans fall through this week, I may just go down and check this game out. xthumbsupxxpeacex

[eagle1]

GrizFanStuckInUtah you will need to sport some EWU gear if you can make it xthumbsupx

[GrizFanStuckInUtah]

GrizFanStuckInUtah you will need to sport some EWU gear if you can make it xthumbsupx

I will wear my Griz gear if I can make it, just like I did to the Mt. St. @ Weber game. I got a lot of funny looks! xthumbsupx:D


I should know in a couple days if I can make it, most likely not, but I will be watching a game live this weekend. xnodx

[Blazerbird]

I'd be more optimistic with Boyce playing, but I still hope Eastern comes out with guns blazing. I really like Taiwan running the ball, but I'd like to see Nichols connect with Davis and Overbay early in the game to get into better field position. Then, use Taiwan as a short yardage threat to score. I'd hate to go into halftime with the game in the balance. I say hit 'em in the mouth from the very first snap and keep the defense fresh.

[McNeese75]

Shhhhhhhhhhh, hear that???? It's the sound of grass growing above ankle high for Saturday in Eccles Coliseum. :D

[SoCalAg]

SUU has no video broadcasts for their games internet or TV unfortunately. It was hard to get updates there a few weeks ago, and then we gave up 56 points and I didn't want any updates. EWU is on a roll right now, SUU is gonna be smarting after this past weekend, but EWU is probably to tough right now, although it would be a nice win for the GWFC.

[kalm]

Shhhhhhhhhhh, hear that???? It's the sound of grass growing above ankle high for Saturday in Eccles Coliseum. :D

They could stop mowing it for a year and Woodward would still be a slower track.

[grizzpaw]

remember their qb is left handed! is it harder to prepare for a lefty ? and i think its up to the "D" if ewu is going to win!

[kalm]

They could stop mowing it for a year and Woodward would still be a slower track.

Our TE Nate Overbay is listed as 6'5''. He is 5'9" at Woodward...

The fastest part of the field is where the deer bed down at night...

When Woodward is cut, they use a swather, the clippings are baled and sold to local ranchers...

Taiwan Jones is touchable at Woodward...

:D

[Chi Panther]

I like EWU in this one, but SUU gave UNI a game late in the season last year at SUU

[McNeese75]

Our TE Nate Overbay is listed as 6'5''. He is 5'9" at Woodward...

The fastest part of the field is where the deer bed down at night...

When Woodward is cut, they use a swather, the clippings are baled and sold to local ranchers...

Taiwan Jones is touchable at Woodward...

:D

xlolx xbowx

[grizzpaw]

Our TE Nate Overbay is listed as 6'5''. He is 5'9" at Woodward...

The fastest part of the field is where the deer bed down at night...

When Woodward is cut, they use a swather, the clippings are baled and sold to local ranchers...

Taiwan Jones is touchable at Woodward...

:D


you won't be hosting a playoff anyway !xthumbsupx just get in and play like your team can and you will send a few teams home xbawlingx!xpeacex

[catbob]

I hate to rain on the EWU love fest, but I think we Cat fans need EWU to lose to strengthen our playoff chances. So... ummm... go birds. xnutsx

[kalm]

You need us to lose much more than we need you to lose. But for what it's worth...go griz. And if we both win out I hope you get in as the third Big sky bid

[Screamin_Eagle174]

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Audio: http://www.suu.edu/hss/comm/ksuu/webcast.html

Edit: Their audio link is a bunch of FAIL. I'm listening to the game on 1510am in Spokane.

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3 play, 35 yard drive ends with a Nathan Overbay TD.

EWU 7-0 SUU.

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EWU forces 3 and out and then drives down the length of the field. Went for it on 4th and 7 because of the bad shape of the field. Nichols passes his 2nd TD to TE Nate Overbay to cap the drive.

EWU 14, SUU 0.

Nichols is 9/11 for 138 yards and 2 TDs.

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EWU forces another 3 'n' out

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3:16 left in the 1st

EWU 14, SUU 0.

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Jones fumbles, SUU recovers.

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Renard Williams gets a sack! Loss of 12! Go Eagles!

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SUU goes for it on 4th and is stopped short. Turnover on downs, EWU ball on own 31.

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EWU goes 3 and out after getting stopped a yard short of the 1st down. EWU punts.

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FUMBLE!!!! EWU recovers the ball on the run by Lonnie Hosely! 1st and 10 at SUU 20!!!

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Tyler Hard dropped in the backfield on 1st. 2nd and 13
Nichols pass incomplete to Kaufmann in the endzone 3rd and 13
Nichols pass complete to Edwards for a gain of 13... 4th and inches

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QB sneak, first down.

1st and goal at the 9.

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3rd TD pass to Nate Overbay.

12:18 left in 2Q, EWU 21, SUU 0

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6:34 left to play in the first half, EWU 21, SUU 0.

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SUU finally gets on the board.

EWU 21, SUU 7 with 1:30 remaining in the first half.

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EWU 21, SUU 7 at halftime.

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1st down Tony Davis. Good for 20 yards

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TD EWU!!!! 52 yard TD run by MATT NICHOLS!!!

EWU 28, SUU 7

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Cooper to Poots TD.

EWU 28, SUU 14 at the end of the 3rd

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EWU threatening, 3rd and 1 at the SUU 13.

Under 5 to play, EWU 34, SUU 21.

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TD run by TAIWAN JONES!!!

EWU 41, SUU 21 with about 2 minutes to play.

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EWU wins 41-28.

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Some final stats for EWU:

608 total yards of offense: 228 rushing, 380 passing

RUSHING
Jones 17-77yds 1 TD
Nichols 7-75 rushing 1 TD

PASSING
28/38 - 380 yards, 4 TDs (455 yards of total offense)


Jones also had 4 catches for 75 yards receiving and a score.

[putter]

Some final stats for EWU:

608 total yards of offense: 228 rushing, 380 passing

RUSHING
Jones 17-77yds 1 TD
Nichols 7-75 rushing 1 TD

PASSING
28/38 - 380 yards, 4 TDs (455 yards of total offense)


Jones also had 4 catches for 75 yards receiving and a score.

man I hope you guys make the playoffs.....xnodx

[Screamin_Eagle174]

man I hope you guys make the playoffs.....xnodx

xthumbsupx Me too!