SDSU @ EWU

[Screamin_Eagle174]

The name of the student-athlete center in that photo is a nice little touch.

[talon38]

From my perspective, if SDSU were in the Big Sky conf., I'd probably put them at #3 behind #8 Griz, and #3 EWU. So any team coming into the Inferno with that high of ranking and ahead of MSU and NAU will have my and everyone's else attention. Eastern will need to be at it best on defense, which contrary to many posters is very good. Led the Griz 42-17 going into the 4th qtr until Coach let off the gas, mistake which he admitted, led Cal Poly 35-3 going into the 4th, and cleared the bench. Beat SUU 34-10, a defensive team, but there final 7 points came with 15 seconds left with no EWU starters on the field. Lastly, Montana State scored 8 points the 2nd half against our pissy D and lost 51-29.
Easterns D may not be the greatest in the FCS, but they always seen to rise to the moment. Good luck this weekend to SDSU, you have a great team, but NOT a Championship team. The game will be close through 3 quarters, but in the end you go with a 10-14 point loss. Score, I don't know, like 42-28??

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

In order for the Jacks to win they must grind it out with time consuming drives to keep the ball away from VA. EWU will have some 3 and outs, not many, and SDSU must take advantage of them.

Sumner must bring his A game also. EWU will try to stop the run and Sumner must keep the chains moving with the passing game.

If the Jacks can control the TOP they have a good shot at winning, if this turns into a shoot out then they will get rolled.

[kalm]

In order for the Jacks to win they must grind it out with time consuming drives to keep the ball away from VA. EWU will have some 3 and outs, not many, and SDSU must take advantage of them.

Sumner must bring his A game also. EWU will try to stop the run and Sumner must keep the chains moving with the passing game.

If the Jacks can control the TOP they have a good shot at winning, if this turns into a shoot out then they will get rolled.

Good analysis except the TOP. We don't really need that stat to win.

[The Kicker]

In order for the Jacks to win they must grind it out with time consuming drives to keep the ball away from VA. EWU will have some 3 and outs, not many, and SDSU must take advantage of them.

Sumner must bring his A game also. EWU will try to stop the run and Sumner must keep the chains moving with the passing game.

If the Jacks can control the TOP they have a good shot at winning, if this turns into a shoot out then they will get rolled.

Good analysis except the TOP. We don't really need that stat to win.

TOP will be a key unless EWU gets 2-3 or more quick under a minute scores. Then yes TOP does not matter if you are putting up that many points in that little of time. I'm not sure how the game is going to play out but I think the key will be EWU's defense. Via collegesportsmadness.com
"The Eagles are 108th in pass defense, 71st in rush defense, and 97th in total defense. They give up an average of 440.8 yards per game. " That defense is going to end EWU's run in the playoffs at some point I don't care how much better your offense is.

[kalm]

Good analysis except the TOP. We don't really need that stat to win.

TOP will be a key unless EWU gets 2-3 or more quick under a minute scores. Then yes TOP does not matter if you are putting up that many points in that little of time. I'm not sure how the game is going to play out but I think the key will be EWU's defense. Via collegesportsmadness.com
"The Eagles are 108th in pass defense, 71st in rush defense, and 97th in total defense. They give up an average of 440.8 yards per game. " That defense is going to end EWU's run in the playoffs at some point I don't care how much better your offense is.

We played the 1,2, and 6th ranked rushing offenses in FCS along with Toledo and OSU. Even bad teams on our schedule like ISU and UND put up great passing numbers this season. Are we the second coming of Desert Swarm? Of course not. But I'd challenge you to find an FCS D that faced better offenses than we did. Those stats are misleading and I'd place this years D on par with 2010...if we're healthy.

[grizzaholic]

Let me say thanks for the support EWU. Good luck to you as well.

[EWURanger]

Let me say thanks for the support EWU. Good luck to you as well.

Lol, where did that come from?

[Grizalltheway]

Let me say thanks for the support EWU. Good luck to you as well.

Lol, where did that come from?

The Missoulian. Good to see your athletic department is so in awe of us they decided to shell out the bucks for a full-color ad.

[EWURanger]

Oh, cool. Nice gesture.

[kalm]

Lol, where did that come from?

The Missoulian. Good to see your athletic department is so in awe of us they decided to shell out the bucks for a full-color ad.

Nah...it's called class. Just rootin for our BSC little brethren to do well...

( playfully tousling Griz hair and giving an encouraging atta-boy!)

[AZGrizFan]

TOP will be a key unless EWU gets 2-3 or more quick under a minute scores. Then yes TOP does not matter if you are putting up that many points in that little of time. I'm not sure how the game is going to play out but I think the key will be EWU's defense. Via collegesportsmadness.com
"The Eagles are 108th in pass defense, 71st in rush defense, and 97th in total defense. They give up an average of 440.8 yards per game. " That defense is going to end EWU's run in the playoffs at some point I don't care how much better your offense is.

We played the 1,2, and 6th ranked rushing offenses in FCS along with Toledo and OSU. Even bad teams on our schedule like ISU and UND put up great passing numbers this season. Are we the second coming of Desert Swarm? Of course not. But I'd challenge you to find an FCS D that faced better offenses than we did. Those stats are misleading and I'd place this years D on par with 2010...if we're healthy.

Who is that big NT transfer from UW? That dude is an absolute BEAST. Zenner better hope he doesn't run into THAT guy too many times.

[Grizalltheway]

The Missoulian. Good to see your athletic department is so in awe of us they decided to shell out the bucks for a full-color ad.

( playfully tousling Griz hair and giving an encouraging atta-boy!)

Sounds a lot like what Zenner will be doing to your D after the game tomorrow.

[Thumper 76]

The TOP may not matter for EWU but it matters hugely to SDSU. So it is a huge stsat for this game. If the TOP is even it prolly means that it was a shootout and SDSU was throwing trying to catch up. That would not be a good thing for SDSU. So while EWU wont necissarily need the time advantage to win, odds are SDSU definately will if they want to be in this one IMO.

[EWURanger]

We played the 1,2, and 6th ranked rushing offenses in FCS along with Toledo and OSU. Even bad teams on our schedule like ISU and UND put up great passing numbers this season. Are we the second coming of Desert Swarm? Of course not. But I'd challenge you to find an FCS D that faced better offenses than we did. Those stats are misleading and I'd place this years D on par with 2010...if we're healthy.

Who is that big NT transfer from UW? That dude is an absolute BEAST. Zenner better hope he doesn't run into THAT guy too many times.

Pulu. He was beast-mode in the UM game. His stats aren't other-worldly, but the dude eats up a ton of space in the middle and forces a lot if double-teams.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

In order for the Jacks to win they must grind it out with time consuming drives to keep the ball away from VA. EWU will have some 3 and outs, not many, and SDSU must take advantage of them.

Sumner must bring his A game also. EWU will try to stop the run and Sumner must keep the chains moving with the passing game.

If the Jacks can control the TOP they have a good shot at winning, if this turns into a shoot out then they will get rolled.

Good analysis except the TOP. We don't really need that stat to win.

Agreed, not for EWU but definitely for SDSU.

Keeping VA off the field is probably SDSU's best defense tomorrow.

[clawman]

Agree with Kalm, it is not important for Eastern to even be close in the TOP. The Eagles are a threat to score on a drive the length of the field with as little as 1 minute or even less on the clock. Generally speaking a running team does not have that luxury. So as long as the Eagles are within one score even with less than 1 minute on the clock it is anybodies game, but I do not believe that will be an issue.

[mtgrizfankb]

ewu will have some short drives 3&outs that is their holes. EWU is very good and scoring and scoring quick. SDSU needs to get 3&out early and get to an early lead. Then they need to have time consuming scores that match EWU. My guess EWU still wins this. However if EWU shoots themselves in the foot SDSU better take it because if V.A has the ball much..... he will find a way.

[kalm]

Good analysis except the TOP. We don't really need that stat to win.

Agreed, not for EWU but definitely for SDSU.

Keeping VA off the field is probably SDSU's best defense tomorrow.

I guess I'm not catching your drift. TOP is relative to both teams. If you're saying SDSU ONLY stands a chance if they win it, then perhaps. But again, it really hasn't played much of a factor for us against running teams who have been successful with long sustained drives.

[LDopaPDX]

Time of possession will be important because it's going to be so damn cold tomorrow that you won't want to be standing around for more than a few minutes at a time.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Agreed, not for EWU but definitely for SDSU.

Keeping VA off the field is probably SDSU's best defense tomorrow.

I guess I'm not catching your drift. TOP is relative to both teams. If you're saying SDSU ONLY stands a chance if they win it, then perhaps. But again, it really hasn't played much of a factor for us against running teams who have been successful with long sustained drives.

I mean that if SDSU has long sustained drives that result in TDs, then they keep the ball out of VA's hands.

TOP is more important for SDSU. If this gets to be a track meet, they get rolled bad.

If SDSU can dominate the TOP then they could win by like a score of 31-27 but they could also get rolled like 49-14.

[BlackFalkin]

I guess I'm not catching your drift. TOP is relative to both teams. If you're saying SDSU ONLY stands a chance if they win it, then perhaps. But again, it really hasn't played much of a factor for us against running teams who have been successful with long sustained drives.

I mean that if SDSU has long sustained drives that result in TDs, then they keep the ball out of VA's hands.

TOP is more important for SDSU. If this gets to be a track meet, they get rolled bad.

If SDSU can dominate the TOP then they could win by like a score of 31-27 but they could also get rolled like 49-14.

You guys are fxckin idiots. Time of posession doesnt have shit to do with fxck. Ive watched Vernon Adams score in :34 seconds. A touchdown is a touchdown no matter how you get it.. Also you can have a 80 yard drives that eats up clock result in a FG... or a missed fg!

[Herd]

SDSU draws 1 st blood.
Made that look pretty eazy

[EWURanger]

Now 14-7 EWU. Eagles starting to open up the offense now.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Now 14-7 EWU. Eagles starting to open up the offense now.

Eagle run D against Zenner has been fantastic!