Screamin_Eagle174
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catattack said:
Apology accepted. :thumb: :lol:
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2011 Big Sky Position Rankings: Billings Gazette
- Thread starter EWURanger
- Start date
Apology accepted. :thumb: :lol:
Screamin_Eagle174
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SDHornet said:
Lots of good backs in the Big Sky this year. I agree, Hilliard should have a great year and Sac's running game in general might be one of the best in the conference with the O-Line you've got returning.
There's a couple of backs for EWU that probably deserve to be on this list as much as Demetrius does, although I think he (Bronson) is going to have a chance to shine. I'd almost put Beumonte on this list, but I have a feeling he is going to be on the special teams list when it comes out. Brown played really well during the playoffs when Jones went out so he's deserving. I've said it before, but I think this year is going to be running back by committee for EWU unless someone breaks outs big time. Otherwise, I think we are going to be slightly more pass heavy than last year with a good mixture of the run with a whole bunch of capable backs.
eaglesfootball
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not sure how 'fumblitis' Nguyen is in front of Mario Brown but i suppose these will be slightly slanted towards players from the montanas so grain of salt
Screamin_Eagle174
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EWURanger said:
I think Mario is going to get a bulk of the carries and be a 1000 yard rusher for us this year.
I'll throw this tidbit out there... I actually think our guy at RB this year might be Darriell Beaumonte. He is more of a pounder (sorta like Bronson) and is technically skilled as an RB. He certainly doesn't have great breakaway speed, but he does find holes when needed. I was surprised his carries were limited after some solid early season performances.
On another note, I'm glad Denarius "Overrated" McGhee's Mom could join us on this thread.
On another note, I'm glad Denarius "Overrated" McGhee's Mom could join us on this thread.
Wide Receivers:
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1 - Brandon Kaufman, Jr., Eastern Washington
Comment: Big target led league in catches, yards and TDs.
2 - Jace Davis, Jr., Northern Colorado
Comment: As consistent as they come in the Big Sky.
3 - Austin Shanks, Sr., Northern Arizona
Comment: Go-to guy will ease loss of QB Michael Herrick.
4 - Chase Deadder, Sr., Sacramento State
Comment: Primed for big year in Hornets' stellar offense.
5 - Everett Gilbert, Jr., Montana State
Comment: Has caught a pass in 22 of 23 career games.
6 - Jabin Sambrano, Sr., Montana
Comment: Looks to bounce-back after injury-plagued campaign.
7 - Nicholas Edwards, Jr., Eastern Washington
Comment: Possesion-type caught 57 passes and 7 TDs in 2010.
8 - Antwon Moutra, Sr., Montana
Comment: Led Griz in TDs and yards per-catch last year.
9 - Patrick Walker, Sr., Northern Colorado
Comment: Had 90 catches and 7 TDs in past two seasons.
10 - Tanner Bleskin, Soph., Montana State
Comment: Came of age as freshman; the sky's the limit.
"Nobody made a bigger catch last season than Brandon Kaufman. The 6-foot-5, 205-pounder snagged a late TD pass from Bo Levi Mitchell to erase a 19-point deficit and lift Eastern Washington to the FCS national title. But that was only the icing on the cake. Kaufman led the Big Sky in catches (76), yards (1,214) and touchdowns (15), and figures to be in for another big year with Mitchell returning at quarterback."
"Nicholas Edwards was left off the all-conference team, but he proved his worth in the playoffs. Edwards finished the year ranked fifth in the Big Sky in catches (53), while his seven TDs ranked second to teammate Brandon Kaufman. He had 26 catches for 281 yards and five touchdowns in the postseason alone."
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1 - Brandon Kaufman, Jr., Eastern Washington
Comment: Big target led league in catches, yards and TDs.
2 - Jace Davis, Jr., Northern Colorado
Comment: As consistent as they come in the Big Sky.
3 - Austin Shanks, Sr., Northern Arizona
Comment: Go-to guy will ease loss of QB Michael Herrick.
4 - Chase Deadder, Sr., Sacramento State
Comment: Primed for big year in Hornets' stellar offense.
5 - Everett Gilbert, Jr., Montana State
Comment: Has caught a pass in 22 of 23 career games.
6 - Jabin Sambrano, Sr., Montana
Comment: Looks to bounce-back after injury-plagued campaign.
7 - Nicholas Edwards, Jr., Eastern Washington
Comment: Possesion-type caught 57 passes and 7 TDs in 2010.
8 - Antwon Moutra, Sr., Montana
Comment: Led Griz in TDs and yards per-catch last year.
9 - Patrick Walker, Sr., Northern Colorado
Comment: Had 90 catches and 7 TDs in past two seasons.
10 - Tanner Bleskin, Soph., Montana State
Comment: Came of age as freshman; the sky's the limit.
"Nobody made a bigger catch last season than Brandon Kaufman. The 6-foot-5, 205-pounder snagged a late TD pass from Bo Levi Mitchell to erase a 19-point deficit and lift Eastern Washington to the FCS national title. But that was only the icing on the cake. Kaufman led the Big Sky in catches (76), yards (1,214) and touchdowns (15), and figures to be in for another big year with Mitchell returning at quarterback."
"Nicholas Edwards was left off the all-conference team, but he proved his worth in the playoffs. Edwards finished the year ranked fifth in the Big Sky in catches (53), while his seven TDs ranked second to teammate Brandon Kaufman. He had 26 catches for 281 yards and five touchdowns in the postseason alone."
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Vic E. Wallace
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EWURanger,
I agree with what you have said about Brandon Kaufman making that great catch in the end zone to erase the 19 point lead. Kaufman is the Best WR in the Big Sky Conference. Hands Down :thumb: :clap: :nod:
Maybe the best catch in the Championship Game, I would agree all the way. For the interested Eagle Fans, Taiwan Jones was in town for a few days, he came in for the conclusion of Fun Drive,and EWOOS Program, which was very interesting and funny. :nod:
Brandon Kaufman, Taiwan Jones, J.C.Sherrit, Bo Levi Mitchell, Football Team, Track Team Personnel,Soccer Personnel, Tennis Personnel, all won Swoop Bobble Head Awards for the year. :thumb: :clap: For all of you that have known "Davin Perry", he will be leaving sometime in August, he is going to Loyola Mer, to continue his Education. This young man is very talented, we will miss him very much. He is the one that did all those films for us during games from Reese Court, and many more films. "DEVIN" you will be greatly missed.
Go back to t to the NDSU Game, we wouldn't have made it to the Championship Game if Nick Edwards didn't make the catch and slid about 4 feet. Remember we had 2:29 seconds, and 90 yards to go for TD when Nick pulled in the pass on a forth down play. Had he missed that ball, we would have been home watching the Championship Game on TV. Hope you see what I am talking about. Should we go and check numerous games, we would find different players that save our Championship Season.
. Can't wait for this season. Go Eagles!!!!! Vic Wallace
I agree with what you have said about Brandon Kaufman making that great catch in the end zone to erase the 19 point lead. Kaufman is the Best WR in the Big Sky Conference. Hands Down :thumb: :clap: :nod:
Maybe the best catch in the Championship Game, I would agree all the way. For the interested Eagle Fans, Taiwan Jones was in town for a few days, he came in for the conclusion of Fun Drive,and EWOOS Program, which was very interesting and funny. :nod:
Brandon Kaufman, Taiwan Jones, J.C.Sherrit, Bo Levi Mitchell, Football Team, Track Team Personnel,Soccer Personnel, Tennis Personnel, all won Swoop Bobble Head Awards for the year. :thumb: :clap: For all of you that have known "Davin Perry", he will be leaving sometime in August, he is going to Loyola Mer, to continue his Education. This young man is very talented, we will miss him very much. He is the one that did all those films for us during games from Reese Court, and many more films. "DEVIN" you will be greatly missed.
Go back to t to the NDSU Game, we wouldn't have made it to the Championship Game if Nick Edwards didn't make the catch and slid about 4 feet. Remember we had 2:29 seconds, and 90 yards to go for TD when Nick pulled in the pass on a forth down play. Had he missed that ball, we would have been home watching the Championship Game on TV. Hope you see what I am talking about. Should we go and check numerous games, we would find different players that save our Championship Season.
. Can't wait for this season. Go Eagles!!!!! Vic WallaceVic is right...If Nic Edwards doesn't catch that pass in the NDSU game, there wouldn't have been a Mitchell to Kaufman in the Championship. That's what i love about this team. someone always steps up when they need to. I love bo's comment that "we don't get tight; we play like we're in the back yard". Just having fun like football should be played.
grizhunter
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:tothehand: Wow, just Wow!! Against the Eagles last year McGhee and company rolled up 439 total yards against your boys and threw for 283 yards and was 15-24 passing. I would say this didn't make your secondary look very good, although it is just my opinion. Mitchell was 24-49 and 272 yards, I'll take McGhee any day, so would you, you just don't know it. You don't become freshman of the year without a downfield threat, which I would assume you will see plenty of come season, will be a barn burner!!!! :nod:LDopaPDX said:
grizhunter said:
We're trying to forget that one.
hno: McGhee's probably more of a playmaker, but he did show at times last year that he could get a little rattled (WSU game comes to mind). This will most likely be less of an issue as he gains more experience - he was a Freshman, after all.It's difficult comparing a Sophomore QB to a Senior QB. Right now, I'd go with Mitchell - he's a more mature player and manages the game well. Doesn't get rattled, even after being down 19-0 in a National Championship game. If you're going by pure athletic ability, then I don't see a problem with your thinking DM is the best QB in the Big Sky, but there are many other variables and intangibles.
grizhunter
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I agree with what you say Ranger, I guess I didn't make that a very good point. What I meant by that comment was; he was super impressive as a freshman and expect huge things in the future with his leadership and continuing his progression as a QB, which by the time he is a senior, Mr. McGhee should be the best QB in the Sky for sure. I give mega props to Mitchell in the Championship game, performed super well in the playoffs and other games for sure!!!
TOP 10 OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
1 - J.C. Oram, Sr., G, Weber State
Comment: All-American has made 32 career starts.
2 - Chris Powers, Sr., C, Eastern Washington
Comment: The anchor to EWU's success up front.
3 - Caleb Turner, Sr., T, Weber State
Comment: Protected Cameron Higgins' blind side to beautifully.
4 - Gabe Jackson, Sr., T, Eastern Washington
Comment: Entering his third season as Eagles' left tackle.
5 - Alex Terrien, Sr., C, Montana State
Comment: A picture of consistency up front.
6 - Alex Mott, Sr., G, Northern Arizona
Comment: Helped NAU get more than 1,500 yards in '10.
7 -Adam Kleffner, Sr., C, Portland State
Comment: Solid run-blocker thrives in Pistol offense
8 - Dustin Waldron, Sr., T, Portland State
Comment: Has made 24 consecutive starts for Vikings.
9 - Jon Opperud, Sr., T, Montana
Comment: Healthy again; aims to regain '09 form.
10 - Nate Doverspike, Sr., T, Sacramento State
Comment: O-line anchor of a high-powered offense.
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1 - J.C. Oram, Sr., G, Weber State
Comment: All-American has made 32 career starts.
2 - Chris Powers, Sr., C, Eastern Washington
Comment: The anchor to EWU's success up front.
3 - Caleb Turner, Sr., T, Weber State
Comment: Protected Cameron Higgins' blind side to beautifully.
4 - Gabe Jackson, Sr., T, Eastern Washington
Comment: Entering his third season as Eagles' left tackle.
5 - Alex Terrien, Sr., C, Montana State
Comment: A picture of consistency up front.
6 - Alex Mott, Sr., G, Northern Arizona
Comment: Helped NAU get more than 1,500 yards in '10.
7 -Adam Kleffner, Sr., C, Portland State
Comment: Solid run-blocker thrives in Pistol offense
8 - Dustin Waldron, Sr., T, Portland State
Comment: Has made 24 consecutive starts for Vikings.
9 - Jon Opperud, Sr., T, Montana
Comment: Healthy again; aims to regain '09 form.
10 - Nate Doverspike, Sr., T, Sacramento State
Comment: O-line anchor of a high-powered offense.
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grizhunter said:
First off, if you've seen both guys play, you know Mitchell throws downfield a lot more than McGhee. And yeah, we're all aware Eastern stunk it up in Bozeman last year playing the worst game of the year by a country mile. Mitchell struggled in the outing and struggled in a few more; every Eastern fan will admit that. But he won when he was called on, including without an 8-yard-a-carry rusher in Taiwan Jones for the final two playoff games of the season against vaunted defenses. When Montana State needed McGhee the most, he took his toys and went home against NDSU (in Bozeman, no less). Hell, Montana State didn't deserve to beat Montana either, they just gave the game away with turnovers.
A look at the stats show it's a tight call:
Yards:
Mitchell 3496
McGhee 3163
TDs:
Mitchell 37
McGhee 23
Completions:
Mitchell 300
McGhee 227
Completion %:
McGhee 62.7%
Mitchell 59.4%
INTs:
McGhee 6
Mitchell 15
TDs to INT comparison:
Mitchell +22
McGhee +17
Yards per game:
McGhee 263.6
Mitchell 233.1
Clearly, the stats show it is close, so I'd defer to the guy who won a championship.
Nash is a Greg Peach type of player. I still think if I had my choice between a really good DT and a really good DE, I'll take the DT every day of the week and twice on Saturdays---- especially at this level where a quality DT is something most FCS teams don't see very often.
Finding a guy that can deliver you some sacks coming off the edge isn't too difficult. Finding a guy that can jam the middle gaps and get a rush upfield when needed from the DT position is very rare.
Finding a guy that can deliver you some sacks coming off the edge isn't too difficult. Finding a guy that can jam the middle gaps and get a rush upfield when needed from the DT position is very rare.
