EWU @ UW: Week 1 GDT

[luckyintheorder]

https://m.seattlepi.com/sports/uw_huskies_wsu_cougars/article/2019-Huskies-schedule-breakdown-week-one-14353552.php

Defensive Backs
After losing its top-three ball hawks from a 2018 secondary that racked up 22 picks, Eastern's defensive backfield could be a major weakness. The team's new starters have a combined nine pass breakups and one interception. If UW's quarterback situation shakes out as well as fans are hoping, offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan could have a field day drawing up routes against the Eagles.

Who are they throwing it to? Personally, I like the Eags defensive backfield chances if the front 7 can get any pressure; if not, it's hard to cover good receivers for any length of time. Four to five stops would give Eags a chance in this one assuming the offense is the offense. Let's get some scrimmage feedback as soon as possible tomorrow gents. I know there are new coaches but it's hard not to see a continuation from the growth last season. Hopefully the scrimmage is informative.

 

[60s Savage]

What would the odds be of the Huskies losing to the Eagles and the Cougars??

Could Barriere complete 7 or more touchdown passes against the Huskies? I definitely believe Eagle possibilities for a win are much better that any calculated odds. The Eagles will be flying high for this one as will the Cougs be in November. For a great game, can't happen, but Eags and Cougs, Barriere and Gubrud, lingering fan incited QB controversy settled? GO EAGS!

How many possessions do you think we will have. I'm thinking we will have several running touchdowns so you think we score 10 or 11 times???????????????

The term, "Running Touchdowns", can be seen two ways, ONE, that the majority of yards gained on a drive to put a team in scoring position were by running, and the touchdown was scored with a running play by design or not. TWO, the majority, great majority of yards gained was by pass plays, and once in scoring position, the touchdown was scored with a running play by design or not. Short yardage, red zone or less, especially with EB-3 at the helm, will result in running touchdowns if no receiver is open. Considering this and the fact we have three plus one quality running backs at this point and an exceptional offensive line, therefore I will guess that two thirds of our touchdowns will be by run.

Regarding possessions, I'll say 14, and we produce touchdowns 8 times by plan and toss in another by turnover, plus a field goal. Eagles win!

Looking at the Eagle experience factor and its quality players, I predict our opponents will be encountering a perfect storm all season long. Further, 2019 and a bit of 2020(!) may produce few 4th down situations, but if so, will the staff go for a first more than during the past couple years?

 

[Rjones61]

https://m.seattlepi.com/sports/uw_huskies_wsu_cougars/article/2019-Huskies-schedule-breakdown-week-one-14353552.php

Defensive Backs
After losing its top-three ball hawks from a 2018 secondary that racked up 22 picks, Eastern's defensive backfield could be a major weakness. The team's new starters have a combined nine pass breakups and one interception. If UW's quarterback situation shakes out as well as fans are hoping, offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan could have a field day drawing up routes against the Eagles.

Who are they throwing it to? Personally, I like the Eags defensive backfield chances if the front 7 can get any pressure; if not, it's hard to cover good receivers for any length of time. Four to five stops would give Eags a chance in this one assuming the offense is the offense. Let's get some scrimmage feedback as soon as possible tomorrow gents. I know there are new coaches but it's hard not to see a continuation from the growth last season. Hopefully the scrimmage is informative.

More concerned with our run defense. Every other time we have faced Washington, they always seem to have a bruiser in the backfield who out-athletes our D-line and linebackers. If we can buckle down those consistent gains on the ground, we will have a very real shot.

 

[LDopaPDX]

What would the odds be of the Huskies losing to the Eagles and the Cougars??

Could Barriere complete 7 or more touchdown passes against the Huskies? I definitely believe Eagle possibilities for a win are much better that any calculated odds. The Eagles will be flying high for this one as will the Cougs be in November. For a great game, can't happen, but Eags and Cougs, Barriere and Gubrud, lingering fan incited QB controversy settled? GO EAGS!

How many possessions do you think we will have. I'm thinking we will have several running touchdowns so you think we score 10 or 11 times???????????????

Regarding possessions, I'll say 14, and we produce touchdowns 8 times by plan and toss in another by turnover, plus a field goal. Eagles win!

So what you're saying is if Eastern scores 66 points, it'll be a win? Not going out on much of a limb there.

 

[Rjones61]

What would the odds be of the Huskies losing to the Eagles and the Cougars??

Could Barriere complete 7 or more touchdown passes against the Huskies? I definitely believe Eagle possibilities for a win are much better that any calculated odds. The Eagles will be flying high for this one as will the Cougs be in November. For a great game, can't happen, but Eags and Cougs, Barriere and Gubrud, lingering fan incited QB controversy settled? GO EAGS!

How many possessions do you think we will have. I'm thinking we will have several running touchdowns so you think we score 10 or 11 times???????????????

Regarding possessions, I'll say 14, and we produce touchdowns 8 times by plan and toss in another by turnover, plus a field goal. Eagles win!

So what you're saying is if Eastern scores 66 points, it'll be a win? Not going out on much of a limb there.

In his defense, I don't see an "if" condition applied. He is all in on his high scoring prediction, which is more admirable than the back door an "if" creates.

 

[LDopaPDX]

What would the odds be of the Huskies losing to the Eagles and the Cougars??

Could Barriere complete 7 or more touchdown passes against the Huskies? I definitely believe Eagle possibilities for a win are much better that any calculated odds. The Eagles will be flying high for this one as will the Cougs be in November. For a great game, can't happen, but Eags and Cougs, Barriere and Gubrud, lingering fan incited QB controversy settled? GO EAGS!

How many possessions do you think we will have. I'm thinking we will have several running touchdowns so you think we score 10 or 11 times???????????????

Regarding possessions, I'll say 14, and we produce touchdowns 8 times by plan and toss in another by turnover, plus a field goal. Eagles win!

So what you're saying is if Eastern scores 66 points, it'll be a win? Not going out on much of a limb there.

In his defense, I don't see an "if" condition applied. He is all in on his high scoring prediction, which is more admirable than the back door an "if" creates.

Fair enough. I wasn’t being critical. I just thought the math was funny.

You ain’t gonna lose many when you score 66.

 

[60s Savage]

What would the odds be of the Huskies losing to the Eagles and the Cougars??

Could Barriere complete 7 or more touchdown passes against the Huskies? I definitely believe Eagle possibilities for a win are much better that any calculated odds. The Eagles will be flying high for this one as will the Cougs be in November. For a great game, can't happen, but Eags and Cougs, Barriere and Gubrud, lingering fan incited QB controversy settled? GO EAGS!

How many possessions do you think we will have. I'm thinking we will have several running touchdowns so you think we score 10 or 11 times???????????????

Regarding possessions, I'll say 14, and we produce touchdowns 8 times by plan and toss in another by turnover, plus a field goal. Eagles win!

So what you're saying is if Eastern scores 66 points, it'll be a win? Not going out on much of a limb there.

In his defense, I don't see an "if" condition applied. He is all in on his high scoring prediction, which is more admirable than the back door an "if" creates.

Fair enough. I wasn’t being critical. I just thought the math was funny.

You ain’t gonna lose many when you score 66.

Okay. I believe Eastern wins. I do not believe the 2019 Husky Team is better than it was in 2014 and The Eagles came within a whisker of winning then. My point is, are the 2019 Eagles equal to or better than V.A. & Company of 2014. While our receiving corps likely doesn't match up to the unit of 2014, I believe that both the OL and DL will prove themselves better and given adequate backfield protection that we'll complete this game without fumble or interception. Defensively we want to provide more Eagles in the Husky backfield than Huskies throughout the game. My concern in football is that the leading team (Eags) doesn't let up or switch to more conservative play calling. My 66 point math? I don't stand firmly with that, but I do believe we will score quickly and often. What I've learned the past ten years is don't underestimate, the brains, physical talent, spirit and coaching of the team from Cheney. Go Eags!!!

 

[LDopaPDX]

Just to be clear, I was totally pulling your leg.

While I'll give you that I also feel the Eags are better (on paper, at least) than in 2011 and 2014, I also believe the Huskies are quite a bit better than they were in those years. I know a lot of pundits are thinking this might be Oregon's year to take the Pac-12 again, but I think the Huskies are clear favorites. The loss of their QB won't hurt them much... I never thought Browning was that great, so it's hard for me to believe Eason is a backward step. If they can regroup on D--- and I'm sure Jimmy Lake has them ready, he's an Eagle after all-- they should still be the pride of the West. I'd favor them over any other Pac-12 team by at least a TD.

The problem the Huskies have is that they always have a couple of games each year where they just stink it up. Hopefully, that game is next Saturday.

 

[goeagles17]

The Huskies are already planning on giving their back up QB playing time against EWU.

Looks like Peterson is expecting the Huskies to be up big. Or maybe EWU is ahead and the Huskies need to shake things up

 

[luckyintheorder]

What would the odds be of the Huskies losing to the Eagles and the Cougars??

Could Barriere complete 7 or more touchdown passes against the Huskies? I definitely believe Eagle possibilities for a win are much better that any calculated odds. The Eagles will be flying high for this one as will the Cougs be in November. For a great game, can't happen, but Eags and Cougs, Barriere and Gubrud, lingering fan incited QB controversy settled? GO EAGS!

How many possessions do you think we will have. I'm thinking we will have several running touchdowns so you think we score 10 or 11 times???????????????

Regarding possessions, I'll say 14, and we produce touchdowns 8 times by plan and toss in another by turnover, plus a field goal. Eagles win!

So what you're saying is if Eastern scores 66 points, it'll be a win? Not going out on much of a limb there.

In his defense, I don't see an "if" condition applied. He is all in on his high scoring prediction, which is more admirable than the back door an "if" creates.

Fair enough. I wasn’t being critical. I just thought the math was funny.

You ain’t gonna lose many when you score 66.

I'm with you, this was hilarious :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Huskies are definitely better than they were in 2014. Peterson effect. Let's use a small example to highlight the bigger picture... Justiss Warren is a stud on the Eastern sideline (which IMO has a lot of FCS caliber studs) and couldn't see the field enough as a Husky. Additionally, aside from the OL on offense, there are just too many moving parts that have changed to know what to expect out the gate. Would say the same on the defensive side of the ball to a degree. Eag's have a lot of talent and if they can move the sticks running the ball and protect EB3 and have a WR or two step up their game; it can be a close contest. Expect the defense to play well and limit big plays, but the Huskies will run and throw effectively.

Biggest concern: WR... Tons of talent but haven't heard about an "eye of the eagle" moment. Just spoiled probably.

 

[Obzerver]

Let's use a small example to highlight the bigger picture... Justiss Warren is a stud on the Eastern sideline (which IMO has a lot of FCS caliber studs) and couldn't see the field as a Husky.

No need to explain what you meant lucky but Warren saw the field 26 times(26 games) for UW the last 2 years.

 

[luckyintheorder]

Let's use a small example to highlight the bigger picture... Justiss Warren is a stud on the Eastern sideline (which IMO has a lot of FCS caliber studs) and couldn't see the field as a Husky.

No need to explain what you meant lucky but Warren saw the field 26 times(26 games) for UW the last 2 years.

:lol: You get me.
Thanks for the clarification. I added the key missing word... "enough"

 

[luckyintheorder]

The Huskies are already planning on giving their back up QB playing time against EWU.

Looks like Peterson is expecting the Huskies to be up big. Or maybe EWU is ahead and the Huskies need to shake things up

Apparently the backup announced he's leaving the Husky program after not being named starter. Woof.

UW football announces sophomore QB Jake Haener has left the team

 

[clawman1]

Let's use a small example to highlight the bigger picture... Justiss Warren is a stud on the Eastern sideline (which IMO has a lot of FCS caliber studs) and couldn't see the field as a Husky.

No need to explain what you meant lucky but Warren saw the field 26 times(26 games) for UW the last 2 years.

:lol: You get me.
Thanks for the clarification. I added the key missing word... "enough"

My understanding is after being stuck at tight end he wanted to get back on defense which he played in high school.

 

[clawman1]

The Huskies are already planning on giving their back up QB playing time against EWU.

Looks like Peterson is expecting the Huskies to be up big. Or maybe EWU is ahead and the Huskies need to shake things up

Apparently the backup announced he's leaving the Husky program after not being named starter. Woof.

UW football announces sophomore QB Jake Haener has left the team

I have to wonder if Peterson didn't think this may happen thus the early announcement different than his normal modus operandi

 

[EWU98]

The Huskies are already planning on giving their back up QB playing time against EWU.

Looks like Peterson is expecting the Huskies to be up big. Or maybe EWU is ahead and the Huskies need to shake things up

Apparently the backup announced he's leaving the Husky program after not being named starter. Woof.

UW football announces sophomore QB Jake Haener has left the team

I have to wonder if Peterson didn't think this may happen thus the early announcement different than his normal modus operandi

I can't blame the kid for leaving after coming to the school putting in three years then his coach brings in someone else out of the blue and chooses him....
I am sure it will be called competition but I would beat that there was no way Eason would go to UW without some guarantee of starting. I am not a fan of all these transfers. I am surprised Leach hasn't had this type of a issue as well...yes I am aware that last year was a exception but with Gage coming in...I could see a QB leave as well there too.

 

[60s Savage]

The Huskies are already planning on giving their back up QB playing time against EWU.

Looks like Peterson is expecting the Huskies to be up big. Or maybe EWU is ahead and the Huskies need to shake things up

Apparently the backup announced he's leaving the Husky program after not being named starter. Woof.

UW football announces sophomore QB Jake Haener has left the team

I have to wonder if Peterson didn't think this may happen thus the early announcement different than his normal modus operandi

I can't blame the kid for leaving after coming to the school putting in three years then his coach brings in someone else out of the blue and chooses him....
I am sure it will be called competition but I would beat that there was no way Eason would go to UW without some guarantee of starting. I am not a fan of all these transfers. I am surprised Leach hasn't had this type of a issue as well...yes I am aware that last year was a exception but with Gage coming in...I could see a QB leave as well there too.

Is that what brought Bo Levi Mitchell to Cheney?

 

[luckyintheorder]

The Huskies are already planning on giving their back up QB playing time against EWU.

Looks like Peterson is expecting the Huskies to be up big. Or maybe EWU is ahead and the Huskies need to shake things up

Apparently the backup announced he's leaving the Husky program after not being named starter. Woof.

UW football announces sophomore QB Jake Haener has left the team

I have to wonder if Peterson didn't think this may happen thus the early announcement different than his normal modus operandi

As hypothetical's go, this could have some weight. After reading MANY twitters replies to the original announcement Husky fans in general weren't very surprised

 

[clawman1]

With the Husky #2 QB walking off the team does that create a distraction for our game? Might the team be a little more likely to overlook the Eagles?

 

[eaglesfootball]

Let's go!