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Early Season Predictions

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ewueagle2010

Active member
I know it's still very early, but I'm ready for some football! :thumb:

@Oregon State > (L) Going to be a very tough game on the road against a solid OSU team.
Western Oregon > (W) Home opener, against a team that shouldn't be able to hang around.
@Toledo > (L) I really think this could be a toss up and EWU could pull of the upset, but wouldn't predict it.
@Sam Houston State > (W) Revenge game against a D that seemed to lose a lot.
Weber State > (W) Always a close game, but edge to EWU at home.
@North Dakota > (W) This one could be tough on the road, but I think EWU can get a tough road W.
Southern Utah > (W) No repeat of last season here, EWU rolls.
@Montana > (L) I really think this another toss up, but will lean toward the home team...for now.
@Idaho State > (W) No way ISU can hang with EWU in this one.
Montana State > (W) Will be another close game in this fun rivalry, but edge to home team.
@Cal Poly > (W) Based on last years domination of Poly, I'll give the edge to EWU on the road.
Portland State > (W) Portland won't win again in Cheney this year.

I think starting 2-2 will be huge for this team. If they can pull off a 3rd in the first 4, it'll be a special season. Taking care of business at home will be important this year as well, especially with the tough start to the year. Winning at least 1 of the 2 big road games at Cal Poly and Montana will also set EWU up nicely for a playoff spot.

Final prediction: 9-3 overall, 7-1 in the Big Sky.

Is it Aug 31st yet? GO EAGS!!
 
ewueagle2010 said:
I know it's still very early, but I'm ready for some football! :thumb:

@Oregon State > (L) Going to be a very tough game on the road against a solid OSU team.
Western Oregon > (W) Home opener, against a team that shouldn't be able to hang around.
@Toledo > (L) I really think this could be a toss up and EWU could pull of the upset, but wouldn't predict it.
@Sam Houston State > (W) Revenge game against a D that seemed to lose a lot.
Weber State > (W) Always a close game, but edge to EWU at home.
@North Dakota > (W) This one could be tough on the road, but I think EWU can get a tough road W.
Southern Utah > (W) No repeat of last season here, EWU rolls.
@Montana > (L) I really think this another toss up, but will lean toward the home team...for now.
@Idaho State > (W) No way ISU can hang with EWU in this one.
Montana State > (W) Will be another close game in this fun rivalry, but edge to home team.
@Cal Poly > (W) Based on last years domination of Poly, I'll give the edge to EWU on the road.
Portland State > (W) Portland won't win again in Cheney this year.

I think starting 2-2 will be huge for this team. If they can pull off a 3rd in the first 4, it'll be a special season. Taking care of business at home will be important this year as well, especially with the tough start to the year. Winning at least 1 of the 2 big road games at Cal Poly and Montana will also set EWU up nicely for a playoff spot.

Final prediction: 9-3 overall, 7-1 in the Big Sky.

Is it Aug 31st yet? GO EAGS!!
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So many toss ups this year. Toledo, Sam Houston, Montana, Montana State, Cal Poly.... This could be a really good season or a sad season.

My gut is telling me good season :twocents:
 
ewueagle2010 said:
I know it's still very early, but I'm ready for some football! :thumb:

@Oregon State > (L) Going to be a very tough game on the road against a solid OSU team.
Western Oregon > (W) Home opener, against a team that shouldn't be able to hang around.
@Toledo > (L) I really think this could be a toss up and EWU could pull of the upset, but wouldn't predict it.
@Sam Houston State > (W) Revenge game against a D that seemed to lose a lot.
Weber State > (W) Always a close game, but edge to EWU at home.
@North Dakota > (W) This one could be tough on the road, but I think EWU can get a tough road W.
Southern Utah > (W) No repeat of last season here, EWU rolls.
@Montana > (L) I really think this another toss up, but will lean toward the home team...for now.
@Idaho State > (W) No way ISU can hang with EWU in this one.
Montana State > (W) Will be another close game in this fun rivalry, but edge to home team.
@Cal Poly > (W) Based on last years domination of Poly, I'll give the edge to EWU on the road.
Portland State > (W) Portland won't win again in Cheney this year.

I think starting 2-2 will be huge for this team. If they can pull off a 3rd in the first 4, it'll be a special season. Taking care of business at home will be important this year as well, especially with the tough start to the year. Winning at least 1 of the 2 big road games at Cal Poly and Montana will also set EWU up nicely for a playoff spot.

Final prediction: 9-3 overall, 7-1 in the Big Sky.

Is it Aug 31st yet? GO EAGS!!
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WHATEVER > > >UNDEFEATED!!!!!!!!!!!! 12-0!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
 
@Oregon State - L (17-35)
Western Oregon - W (48-10)
@Toledo - L (28-14)
@Sam Houston State - W (28-27)
Weber State - W (28-21)
@North Dakota - W (48-27)
Southern Utah - W (51-27)
@Montana - W (24-21)
@Idaho State - W (48-14)
Montana State - W (31-28)
@Cal Poly - W (21-17)
Portland State - W (28-24)

10-2 overall, 8-0 Big Sky Conference.

Boom.
 
@Oregon State - L (21-30)
Western Oregon - W (48-7)
@Toledo - W (21-17)
@Sam Houston State - W (28-27)
Weber State - W (28-14)
@North Dakota - W (48-34)
Southern Utah - W (39-21)
@Montana - W (31-28)
@Idaho State - W (56-7)
Montana State - L (31-28)
@Cal Poly - W (35-32)
Portland State - W (35-24)

Here is my optimistic season projection. In reality though, I can foresee us losing to both Montana and Toledo. We generally don't do well in WAGriz, because it is a helluva environment. Hopefully Vernon isn't a deer in the headlights, like he was vs Montana State. Although I think we will smack Toledo in the mouth, we are on the road against an FBS team. Going to be rough.
 
Rjones61 said:
@Oregon State - L (21-30)
Western Oregon - W (48-7)
@Toledo - W (21-17)
@Sam Houston State - W (28-27)
Weber State - W (28-14)
@North Dakota - W (48-34)
Southern Utah - W (39-21)
@Montana - W (31-28)
@Idaho State - W (56-7)
Montana State - L (31-28)
@Cal Poly - W (35-32)
Portland State - W (35-24)

Here is my optimistic season projection. In reality though, I can foresee us losing to both Montana and Toledo. We generally don't do well in WAGriz, because it is a helluva environment. Hopefully Vernon isn't a deer in the headlights, like he was vs Montana State. Although I think we will smack Toledo in the mouth, we are on the road against an FBS team. Going to be rough.
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I just don't see Montana State coming into Cheney and winning again. Plus, despite the hype, I also don't see MSU being as good as they've been the past two seasons. That thought is un popular, but I think their window is closing, when it comes to McGhee at the helm.

Also, it's good to remember that even though Vernon looked like a deer in the headlights at MSU last year, we still got the W! :thumb:
 
Depth is an issue on defense - although it got better with McDonald. Experience is an issue at WR. VA is still just a sophomore and will make sophomore mistakes.

OSU and Toledo and are likely losses, SHSU, Montana, MSU, Poly are toss-ups, and UND might be as well. That's 6 out of our most difficult 7 opponents on the road. We're going to have to play near to perfection to have less than 4 losses. I'm not saying we can't, I'd just be a little surprised.
 
kalm said:
Depth is an issue on defense - although it got better with McDonald. Experience is an issue at WR. VA is still just a sophomore and will make sophomore mistakes.

OSU and Toledo and are likely losses, SHSU, Montana, MSU, Poly are toss-ups, and UND might be as well. That's 6 out of our most difficult 7 opponents on the road. We're going to have to play near to perfection to have less than 4 losses. I'm not saying we can't, I'd just be a little surprised.
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Exactly, this schedule was so haphazardly put together that it requires the team to be near perfect at all times. I think the AD needs to spend some time in the penalty box if we wind up a 4 or 5 loss team and miss the playoffs, because there will be a lot of 2 and 3 loss teams that make it in just because they played a decent schedule. I could go on forever about this, but there simply has to be some accountability at the top for making a legitimate and positive schedule, and Eastern isn't getting it.
 
To All,
Do not under estimate this team, I know we just got finished with practice a few weeks ago. This team held OG State to one of the best games playing the big school, we had opportunities to win, we missed field goals, they won by two or three points. I know this is another year, The Eagles are a better team than some you are giving them credit for. These WRs, TEs, will be as good as we were last year. D-Line will be great, as with the O-Line. CBs, Safeties will be steady. Don't start talking about losses, wait for the games to be played. Granted we all have our opinions, so that is what I think. Now we have to wait for practices which will be very soon, and we will see what our team will be capable of doing. I know the team is busting their "BUTTS" in the Weight Room. Vic Wallace
 
kalm said:
FormerEag said:
I'm with Vic. 12-0 baby!!!!!!
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Well color me a cynic...a realist...remember 2011! :mrgreen:
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I think a realistic goal for this team is right where I put them at 9-3. If they are better than that, fantastic! If they finish with less than 8 wins, then I think it's a disappointment. :thumbdown:

The schedule isn't favorable and it's not going to be easy. BUT, if this program wants to be respected year in and year out, then excuses can't be made. Play the games on the schedule and win them. I do agree with Vic, this team is better than many of you are giving credit for. This year is a test, are we building a program that wins year in and year out, or do we have a program that has a down year every year or two. I personally have faith that Baldwin and Co. have done a great job of having depth and this is the year it shows. I have big expectations for this team, despite the schedule. :nod:
 
It'll depend on what happens in conference, but 8-4 won't put us in a great position. 9-3 to be safe. Not a lot of room for error in this schedule.
 
Two changes this year;
24 team playoffs and,
12 game schedule.
It will be easier the get to the magic 7 wins and a lot more teams will so the 8 win standard will become golden. 4 more teams in the playoffs will make for a greater possibility that a 7 win team COULD get in.
 
clawman said:
Two changes this year;
24 team playoffs and,
12 game schedule.
It will be easier the get to the magic 7 wins and a lot more teams will so the 8 win standard will become golden. 4 more teams in the playoffs will make for a greater possibility that a 7 win team COULD get in.
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True, but it also depends on how teams fill that 12th game. For example, Montana, Youngstown State, and Delware have 3 FCS OOC. Delaware and YSU's are almost all sure wins against non/partial schollie programs at home. So the potential is there for a large number of bubble teams from power conferences that would finish 8-3 or 7-4 in a normal year to finish 8-4 or better with the padded schedule. A 7-4 Towson from 2012 with a solid resume might be competing with us at 8-4. An NAU type team from last year might now finish 9-3.
 
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