#2 EWU at SUU Game Thread

[LDopaPDX]

Impressed with our running game and how poised West was. Sat next to his parents at the game and as you could imagine they were pretty proud and excited.

On another note, the defense: I believe our biggest problem is we don't have an identity, we go from a 4-3 to 3-4 to 3-3-5 in the same drive. We will shuffle 3-5 players on and off at a time. If you notice the players are always a step behind and I think that's because they are thinking to much, they need to read and react but with all the different formations and different styles we are playing we don't. We need to stick to one style and I think it should be a 4-3. Another issue is the lack of speed by our linebackers, Havili just doesn't have the speed to play at this level but I think he could make one hell of a d-end. It would give us a second pass rusher which we need since it doesn't look like Day is coming back this year. I would also like them to move one of the safety's to olb to help with the lack of speed at that position. We don't need to be great at D but we can't keep giving up 400+ yards to a bad offense every week. As is I think we will win out in the Big Sky but we will lose in the playoffs if corrections aren't made and we all want a National Championship at the end of the season.

Also wanted to point out the leadership from Vernon, after each change of possession when the players sat with their position coaches VA went to each group, smacked each players shoulder pads and said something to them. He did this to both the offensive and defensive groups. Also saw him put his arm around Wadood after he got scored on say something to him for a few seconds. We are lucky to have such an amazing player at Eastern.

God Bless and Go EAGS

I'm not a big fan on using a base nickel, but given that Southern Utah was almost an exclusively pass-oriented offense, it made sense for that game. I like the 4-3 for us; I think it best fits our personnel. I am not a fan of how many players we sub in on a given drive either; it's not like these kids aren't in good enough shape to play 5 or 6 plays in a row. If we've got our starters largely healthy, but missing a number from the two deep, I think it makes more sense to wear the kids down with plays than allow a mismatch by bringing in a guy from deep down the depth chart.

But it is what it is, as long as we keep winning. I suspect a lot of these ticky-tack injuries go away once it gets to crunch time.

 

[Vic E. Wallace]

joemon,
According to the stats from yesterday, NC qb 240 yrd, RB Cartagena 59, WR Stimpil 60, total yards 359. EWU: West 237 yds RB: Moore 97, Brown 88, total Yds. 417: I could be wrong, I got this info from Dave Cook information. Regardless the Defense is getting better and I pray they get better than they are, if we want to compete for Bigger Things. p.s. Ronnie Hamlin is now 13 tackles from catching J.C. Sherritt, 14 more he will be the leader in Tackles. Connor Richardson, looked great in the fake FG. We have 3 young Quarter Backs in the Wings, and will all be Great in the future. Vic Wallace

 

[joemon]

joemon,
According to the stats from yesterday, NC qb 240 yrd, RB Cartagena 59, WR Stimpil 60, total yards 359. EWU: West 237 yds RB: Moore 97, Brown 88, total Yds. 417: I could be wrong, I got this info from Dave Cook information. Regardless the Defense is getting better and I pray they get better than they are, if we want to compete for Bigger Things. p.s. Ronnie Hamlin is now 13 tackles from catching J.C. Sherritt, 14 more he will be the leader in Tackles. Connor Richardson, looked great in the fake FG. We have 3 young Quarter Backs in the Wings, and will all be Great in the future. Vic Wallace

One thing is for sure, these players are alot better then when I was playing which was a few years ago. It will be interesting to see who replaces VA in a couple of years, we have some good ones in the wings but it will be difficult to replicate what VA has done. I think the DL will be really good in a couple of years with the experience they are currently getting....I'm actually looking forward to the Oregon game next year, should be interesting with VA as a senior with all of those WR's and the young DL being a year older.

 

[Vic E. Wallace]

joemon,
II have been following the FB, BB, VB since 2000, after the death of my Spouse in 1999. I was Chief of Police there at EWU for 21 years. Retired Aug 95. Maybe you didn't get an opportunity to come by my residence for some good home cooking. Normally get 20 at a time until all are fed. They all love those Ribs, Catfish, M/C, and Collard Greens( Stop licking your lips) :lol: :lol: :lol: . Don't feel bad I am also licking my lips. Might have some this weekend. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: We does have some outstanding Quarterbacks. The other 3 behind VA, JW, are just as good. I hate to be biased, they will not be VA, but they will perform very accurately. The Defense will get better, and the Offense ( those Big Horses) all in good intentions, are paying dividends for our Quarterback, the protections they are providing. DB/CB, are getting better each game. Just think, Vic Gamboa is a converted WR. How do Coach B. attract so great Athletes with the little Scholarships. They do a hell of a job. Watch #12, Reilly Hennessey, that young man looks great. I think we will be great for years in Quarterback, so all remain with us. Go Eagles!!!!! Vic Wallace