EWU vs Montana! Big Game in the SKY! Any interest? Lets get it on!

[Griz0383]

Any interest? Lets get it on! I am driving to cheney to check this goofy field out! I look foward to a warm welcome from the EWU Fans and the many invitations to their BBQS and beers! I predict a slow start for EWU and that will be their demise! The Griz will come out swinging and unlease their power on both sides of the ball. With the quick start the Griz and will not look back! Griz 42 EWU 27! xsmileyclapx

[wapiti]

The Griz are going to play like a guy with his tongue froze to a metal pole.


Any interest? Lets get it on! I am driving to cheney to check this goofy field out! I look foward to a warm welcome from the EWU Fans and the many invitations to their BBQS and beers! I predict a slow start for EWU and that will be their demise! The Griz will come out swinging and unlease their power on both sides of the ball. With the quick start the Griz and will not look back! Griz 42 EWU 27! xsmileyclapx

[biggie]

Will everyone be blinded by the field?

[Griz0383]

Brutal! If they do I am going to lick the pole!

[sikolec]

Red turf is too much. Both teams agree to a mutual forfeit...

http://www.goeags.com/sports/ART-PHOTOS/10atwpRedTurfFirstPractice6641.jpg?max_width=415

[Uncle Rico's Clan]

This is a big game early in the season, I imagine both teams are going to come out fired up. I hope the Griz D comes out with intesity again, and the offense continues to move the ball through the air well. If we can get the ground game going and start to control the game it will be a huge positive for the Griz. Eastern always plays Montana tough and tomorrow will be no different. This could be a great game.

[wr70beh]

Any interest? Lets get it on! I am driving to cheney to check this goofy field out! I look foward to a warm welcome from the EWU Fans and the many invitations to their BBQS and beers! I predict a slow start for EWU and that will be their demise! The Griz will come out swinging and unlease their power on both sides of the ball. With the quick start the Griz and will not look back! Griz 42 EWU 27! xsmileyclapx

Wear your sunglasses...no matter what time it is.

[I Bleed Purple]

Red turf is too much. Both teams agree to a mutual forfeit...

http://www.goeags.com/sports/ART-PHOTOS/10atwpRedTurfFirstPractice6641.jpg?max_width=415

GAH!

[R3TRO]

They need to use a different color football. If there's a fumble, they'll just have to blow the play dead because no one will be able to find the ball.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Supposed to rain tomorrow which means it likely won't be sunny. Field isn't that bright on cloudy days, especially now with all the black infill pellets. Rain benefits the run game, which gives EWU an advantage as the Griz haven't shown to be able to run the ball very effectively behind a young, inconsistent O-line. Either way, should be another classic, can't wait. 17 hours until game time! GO EAGS!!!

[Keeper]

Actually, if you can get your hands on some 3D glasses,
the field will "wash out" and the action will appear closer
than it really is. I guarantee it!

[Screamin_Eagle174]

3 hours until kickoff. Heading out to tailgate. GO EAGS!!!

[TokyoGriz]

My God that field is horrible.

Not sure if a red uniform on a red field is much of an advantage though.

Gotta go prospecting today will miss the game, but GO GRIZ!

[I Bleed Purple]

Nice to have a spread of Big Sky games at different times. Will be at my comp watching Big Sky all day.

[I Bleed Purple]

Turned it on online, had forgotten about the field.

Did yet another "GAH" as soon as I saw it.

Although, it's not quite as horrible as I expected.

Still not good, though.

I do think it'll fade to pink, though.

That would make me smile.

[I Bleed Purple]

UM three and out. Two runs for Jones so far.

[wapiti]

The red field on tv is awful!
Especially the red uniforms against the red carpet. Yuck!

[I Bleed Purple]

The red field on tv is awful!
Especially the red uniforms against the red carpet. Yuck!

I agree. I don't think it would as bad in person, though.

EWU drives a bit but has to punt. UM inside their own 20.

[wapiti]

pick 6 for MT

[I Bleed Purple]

Pick 6 for Montana.

Bad throw from the EWU quarterback. Montana blitzed, QB went immediately to the hot route, a quick out. Didn't pay attention to the DB jumping the route.

[I Bleed Purple]

Short pooch kick borked by the EWU upmen. UM recovers.

[wapiti]

MT recovers live ball on kick, then reverse play for a TD.

[I Bleed Purple]

And then first play, a reverse goes for a TD.

EWU being really stupid right now. UM taking advantage.

[I Bleed Purple]

The last 5 plays.

Dropped TD pass from Taiwan Jones
Indescript play
Pick 6
Borked kickoff
Reverse for touchdown.

[wapiti]

TD EWU. Two big pass plays

[I Bleed Purple]

Jones on a swing pass for about 50 yards.

This game is turning ridiculous really quick.

[I Bleed Purple]

Play action deep pass for touchdown.

Three touchdowns in like 5 minutes REAL TIME.

[wapiti]

Does either team's defense show up for the game?

[I Bleed Purple]

Does either team's defense show up for the game?

Well, UM's offense looks very shaky aside from the one play TD drive.

Eagles get a pick themselves. At midfield.

[I Bleed Purple]

Side note:

EWU has to have the smallest down markers in existence.

[T-Dog]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f271/tdog231x/redturf.jpg

[TBIRDSFN10]

What is the Score?

[I Bleed Purple]

Still 14-7 UM.

Muffed punt by UM. Eagles in Montana territory.

[I Bleed Purple]

Neither team can throw the ball down the field. Field goal attempt from Eastern. Takes a divot two inches behind the ball. Well short.

Aside from those five plays, this game hasn't been all that great.

[I Bleed Purple]

Taiwan Jones is fast.

[I Bleed Purple]

14 all now after that run.

[I Bleed Purple]

Of course the first time Montana can do anything offensively is when they start inside their five. Of course.

UM somewhere around the 25 of Eastern. Timeout EWU.

[I Bleed Purple]

Nice pitch and catch in the back of the end zone.

Touchdown Montana.

[I Bleed Purple]

Halftime.

21-14 UM.

Weber game starting in about half an hour, so I'm obviously going to be more focused on that.

[wapiti]

UM 21 EWU 24

[wapiti]

24 all 5:40 left in 3rd

[MR. CHICKEN]

E. WASH......DOWN TA MONTANA 15.....AWK!

[MR. CHICKEN]

3RD Q ENDS........24-24........BRAWK!

[MR. CHICKEN]

JES' HOME FROM DUH DELAWARE GAME...30-6..OVERAH DUQUESNE.....DEVLIN SAT IT OUT...WENT WHIFF SECOND STRINGER...OURAH A. P. (ANTHONY PIERCE)....200 YDS BY LAND.....xnodx....BRAWK!

[MR. CHICKEN]

IGGLES ON MONTE'S....4....2ND DOWN...AWK!

[MR. CHICKEN]

3RD 'N GOAL...IGGLES CALL TIME!

[MR. CHICKEN]

INCOMPLETE.....4TH DOWN FG ATTEMPT!

[MR. CHICKEN]

20 YARDER.......GOOD...27-24....IGGLES!

[MR. CHICKEN]

ZAMBRANO CATCH...BALL ON MONTE 41

[MR. CHICKEN]

INSIDE HAND OFF..UP TA 46 YD. LINE

[MR. CHICKEN]

MOVE DUH CHAINS MONTANA ON E.WASH 48

[MR. CHICKEN]

GRIZZWOLDS STYMIED....KICK....IGGLES ROCK ON OWN 5.

[MR. CHICKEN]

MITCHELL SACKED...3RD 'N 11.

[MR. CHICKEN]

KICK TIME 4TH 'N 11......GOOD FIELD PO' COMIN'.

[MR. CHICKEN]

ZAMBRANO WATCHS...DUH PIGGY ROLL....GRIZZWOLDS ON IGGLE 41.

[MR. CHICKEN]

1ST DOWN GRIZZ.....24...QB FUMBLE...LOSS UH 3......27 YD. LINE.

[MR. CHICKEN]

LAME DUCK...PICKED.......E.WASH...RETURNS TA OWN 34.

[MR. CHICKEN]

IGGLES UP TA OWN 46....MONTE D SUCKIN' AIR.....BRAWK!

[MR. CHICKEN]

CLOCK @ 6 MINUTES.....IGGLES ON MONTANA 31.

[MR. CHICKEN]

GRIZZWOLD DEFENSE....TIRED...LIKE UH OL' LADY!

[MR. CHICKEN]

T.O.....MONTANA...ONE TIME-OUT LEFT.......TOO MANY MONTES ON DUH RED TURF.

[MR. CHICKEN]

WHAA'S UP WHIFF DUH GRIZZWOLDS???.....STILL GOT WEBER/M. STATE/N. ARIZ......WHOA NELLY!!

[MR. CHICKEN]

TURN OVERAH...MONTANA PIGGY ON OWN 15.

[MR. CHICKEN]

10 PENALTYS...5 TO'S......GRIZZ..STILL GOT LIFE.

[MR. CHICKEN]

3 MINUTES ON DUH CLOCK!

[MR. CHICKEN]

1ST DOWN......2:46.LEFT....MONTANA NEAR E.WASH 5!!

[MR. CHICKEN]

1:36...22 YD FG.....WE BE [email protected].

[MR. CHICKEN]

AH'M SENSIN' OVERAH-TIME...UH-HUH..UH-HUH.............AWK!!

[MR. CHICKEN]

IGGLES BALL ON OWN 35!

[MR. CHICKEN]

FIRST DOWN E. WASH....MONTE PLAYIN' SOFT.......AWK!

[MR. CHICKEN]

28 TICKS.........IGGLES....TAKE T.O....IT'S UH 52 YARDER FROM HERE!

[MR. CHICKEN]

IGGLES DOWN TA 24 YARD-LINE...24 SECONDS LEFT.........AWK!

[MR. CHICKEN]

DOWN TA 19...FLAG!xflaggedx...FACE MASK...IGGLES ON MONTE 8!!!

[TheBisonator]

Oooohhhh... This is unexpected... Is Montana now going 1-2??

[MR. CHICKEN]

APPX..31 YARD ATTEMPT..COMIN' UP.....9 SECONDS LEFT AS E. WASH.......CALLS LAST TIME-OUT!

[theasushow]

ball game!

[MR. CHICKEN]

30-27........EASTERN WASHINGTON......REPEATES DUH CAL-POLY FEAT...ON RED RUG!

[phoenixphanatic21]

Maybe there is something to that red turf xchinscratchx Congrats to Eastern Washington on the victory

[theasushow]

Looks like Montana will probably drop out of the top 10...how long has it been since they weren't in the top 5, let alone the top 10?!

[MR. CHICKEN]

MONTANA GOT FREE PLAY AFTERAH KICK-OFF....DIPPSY-DOODLE LATERAL PLAY...PENALTY E.WASH..AS FANS RUSH TURF!

BALL WAS STRIPPED BAH IGGLES.....RETURNED 36 YDS...IGGLES SCORE UH FINAL TD...TA MAKE IT 36-27!

[steelbison]

Looks like Montana will probably drop out of the top 10...how long has it been since they weren't in the top 5, let alone the top 10?!

Honestly, should they even be in the top 25? What have they done this year?

Nothing that would put them in my top 25

[MR. CHICKEN]

7 FUMBLES.....DON'T BEARS EAT HONEY????

[theasushow]

haha yeah...i wasnt about to open up that can of worms...im sure all the Montana fans will be back from watching the game soon. still pretty early in the season, I wouldnt sleep on the Grizzlies just yet, but it looks like there crazy run of big sky titles could potentially be in jeopardy. app started 0-2 last year before rattling off like 12 straight wins.

[Saint3333]

The problem for Montana is their two losses so far are against Cal Poly who lost to Texas St. and EWU struggled with a D2 school. I think Montana has a lot of potential and will be a tough team by the end of the year. It comes down to how people vote in the polls. Me personally I tend to rank teams based upon the resume to date, some people (media included) don't.

[MR. CHICKEN]

FINE-LEE........SOME SIGN O' PARODY......IN DUH BIG FLUFFY......CIRCUIT!

[MR. CHICKEN]

MONTE.....LAYS UH STEAMER....ON DUH RED-RUG!!!

PLOP PLOP....FIZZ-FIZZ!

[theasushow]

The problem for Montana is their two losses so far are against Cal Poly who lost to Texas St. and EWU struggled with a D2 school. I think Montana has a lot of potential and will be a tough team by the end of the year. It comes down to how people vote in the polls. Me personally I tend to rank teams based upon the resume to date, some people (media included) don't.

this has been a crazy weekend as far as upsets, since so many top 25 teams lost I dont think montana will drop TOO far, i will probably have them between 15-20 in my ags poll.

[WestCoastAggie]

How far does EWU fly up in the polls?
How far does Montana drop in the polls?

[Willie]

Honestly, should they even be in the top 25? What have they done this year?

Nothing that would put them in my top 25
Haha and what have the Buffaloes done? Wow Morgan State. And a TERRIBLE Kansas team. Make the playoffs ONCE before you try again.

[W.DeMontague]

http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/missoulian.com/content/tncms/assets/editorial/8/e6/5f7/8e65f7fa-c38d-11df-a2e1-001cc4c03286-revisions/4c9567d51c905.image.jpg

[MNBISON]

Haha and what have the Buffaloes done? Wow Morgan State. And a TERRIBLE Kansas team. Make the playoffs ONCE before you try again.

The Bison haven't done a lot Willie, but then again your Griz haven't done jack either this year. I sure as hell wouldn't count the Griz out yet, lots of season left and by no means has this Bison team proven anything yet, they've got a long way to go. This terrible Kansas team you speak of, how'd they do last week? Tough day for Willie, Griz go down and so do the Cobbers, so I'll excuse your Buffaloes crap today you beanie wearing bizzo.xsmiley_wix

[putter]

Montana has the talent to be top 5 easily but this team lacks discipline...look at the turnovers and penatlies so far. I would not rank them in the top 15 right now and as far as Poly an EWU...I think Montana St beats the Eagles next week. Montana is everyone's superbowl and then there is a letdown. You saw it from Poly and you will see it againt the Cats. MSU is a very good team which will pull it out at home....

PS --- it was nice to have ****tiii officials and a clock operator who forgot to start the clock a few times on EWU last drive.....sour grapes - you bet but I feel much better now.

[uofmman1122]

PS --- it was nice to have ****tiii officials and a clock operator who forgot to start the clock a few times on EWU last drive.....sour grapes - you bet but I feel much better now.That was ****ing embarrassing, but they were just as bad last year in Missoula.

I have a feeling the BSC is going to be pissed at this officials crew. The catch interference call was sickening.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

EASTERN

[Screamin_Eagle174]

WINNNNNNNNNNSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah for 3000! Hell of a game! xnodx

[TokyoGriz]

Grats EWU

Your field is still horrible though.

I missed the game due to work but from what I have read Montana is in a rebuild sort of year. Fans at Montana are in denial this is even possible but the writing is on the wall period. Montana had ZERO improvements from last week in the O line, QB play, special teams, team focus and defense. This O line is truly the worst Montana has had in maybe 15 years IMO.

Without improving no matter how much they profess to work towards it in interviews etc this team will continue to lose games this year.