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EWU vs Montana Predictions

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joemon

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Not sure if this has been posted yet but here is a prediction from TSN:

NO. 6 MONTANA (1-1, 0-0 Big Sky) at NO. 18 EASTERN WASHINGTON (1-1, 0-0 Big Sky)

Kickoff: 7:05 p.m.

Series record: Montana leads, 25-10-1

What to know: The visiting Griz dropped from the nation's No. 1 ranking to No. 6 after last Saturday�s 35-33 loss at Cal Poly, but they have won 15 straight Big Sky Conference games.

The offense has yet to get in sync while averaging just 2.9 yards per carry, so expect senior running back Chase Reynolds to get more touches than he has in the first two games. Although the Griz's defensive focus begins with Eastern Washington tailback Taiwan Jones, they are fortified against the pass with a secondary featuring cornerback Trumaine Johnson and safeties Mike McCord and Erik Stoll.

EWU quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell has thrown for two touchdowns in each of the Eagles' two games. With linebacker J.C. Sherritt the headliner on the Eagles' defense, defensive tackle Renard Williams will look to get on track and create havoc against Montana QBs Andrew Selle and Justin Roper.

Montana has won the last four meetings in the series.

Prediction: Eastern Washington, 28-26
 
I saw Craig Haley's quick picks which has EWU winning, I think this is just the expanded version.

I'm going to go with EWU 34, Griz 31 with EWU blocking a Griz FG for the win... revenge for 2004.
 
I like the Eagles 33-27. The 1st Red Turf game and the student body coming into town on Friday the 17th will give our guys a boost. The Grizz are still very good, but now vulnerable this year, they will also lose to Montana State IMO! GO EAGS!!
 
Lets see.. two quick strike offenses..

Montana - leading the conference in scoring. Both move the ball well as far as total offense. Leading in total pass offense and total defense and #1 in pass defense

EWU - pass defense is not where it should be..I would say sucking right now..but they are not getting the job done..

Griz win as they have the more complete team. I would normally pick the Griz by 21 points in a high scoring affair given those statistics..however..

I think the Griz have had problems getting into an offensive rhythm but not as bad as EWU. And EWU has to prove they are more than T. Jones. Griz win 28-24 in an emotionally charged game..
 
Montanan said:
should be a close one with the Griz winning by 6.

hope to see ya at the game!
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cute animated gif there....but usually when you're making fun of people you should do it with proper spelling; "alot" is not a word, it's "a lot", at least at Eastern Washington University:) Go Eags.
 
Montanan said:
should be a close one with the Griz winning by 6.

hope to see ya at the game!
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A lot of free time in Montana. Apparently, he's lost interest in his goats already...!
 
Well done Montanan, remember it's just a game no big deal about this Sat.'s 24-21 loss to EWU. You guys will rebound.
 
EagerEagle said:
Nice Montanan! Haha that's good stuff! I can't wait for Saturday!
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Obzerver said:
Well done Montanan, remember it's just a game no big deal about this Sat.'s 24-21 loss to EWU. You guys will rebound.
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nice to see some folks understand it's a game. here's to a great/injury free/exciting day of football/tailgating. looking forward to talking with and yelling at " a lot" :lol: of Eags fans. with the exception of Saturdays loss to the Griz (ya knew that was coming), here's hoping the red turf project brings about many positives for/to the Eags program.
 
Amen to that! I'll be walking around the tailgate area and would love to meet some Eagle and Grizzly faithful! Gotta love the game of football and a rivalry that brings the best out of both teams.
 
Wineguy,
Kickoff is supposed to be at 4:05 pm. Saw the Lady and your oldest son yesterday at practice. You could tell he wasn't use to the little chilly weather. He pulled the hood from his jersey up over his head, "MOM" said he is used to 103 degrees. :lol:

I spoke with Bo yesterday, he is ready for the game. I thinnk he and the team will have a great day, providing we do not commit to many turnovers. Look for #79 Brice Leahy OL, he almost lost his leg a couple of years ago on a motorcycle, almost lost his leg, he is back out practicing very hard just to get an opportunity to be part of the team. He is #2, on Dept Chart.; See you tomorrow. Go Eagles" Vic Wallace
 
Love the Montana fans for their loyalty to the program and for their passion. Was in Missoula the last two times we played so me and many of my friends have been waiting for tomorrow for quite awhile. Will let our guys take it from here, confident our team will be ready. We won't need the home field advantage that was handed to UM last October, we can win with neutral referees. I don't think the Big Sky will need to apologize again for incompetent officials. Too much attention on this game for that. Check out today's copy of USA Today as this is the FCS "Game of the Week" so hopefully the officials will not be a factor. What a great day for the Big Sky Conference with all the attention this game is getting. Go Eagles!
 
Da Griz said:
Griz: Enough, as always.
EWU: Leave the field a darker shade of red.
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You guys fought like hell to get that last play.... Congrats. That last TD was God slapping you in the ass for all the times you've flat out cheated us (1986 and 2001 especially, look it up if you are a youngun').
 
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