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Final Record Predictions
- Thread starter FormerEag
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KHB_Eagle4Life
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I’m very confident in the team, this year. I don’t remember having as much talent that this current team has, compared to the past. No offense to any of our fabulous past teams; but on both sides of ball— lots of playmakers and good depth. Also, lost of experience, too. That helps.
I would say 11-0, or 10-1, with a loss to that team on the Palouse. I think we will go undefeated in conference, but definelty have some close games!
For those that voted with 2+ losses, what teams do you think give us those losses?
I would say 11-0, or 10-1, with a loss to that team on the Palouse. I think we will go undefeated in conference, but definelty have some close games!
For those that voted with 2+ losses, what teams do you think give us those losses?
luckyintheorder
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http://goeags.com/schedule.aspx?path=football
- 9/1/2018 Central Washington University WIN
9/8/2018 Northern Arizona University TOSS UP/L
9/15/2018 Washington State University LOSS
9/22/2018 Cal Poly WIN
9/29/2018 Montana State University WIN
10/6/2018 Southern Utah University WIN
10/13/2018 Weber State University TOSS UP/L
10/20/2018 Bye Week --
10/27/2018 University of Idaho TOSS UP/W
11/3/2018 University of Northern Colorado WIN
11/10/2018 University of California Davis TOSS UP/W
11/16/2018 Portland State University WIN
Leaning heavily to wins against Idaho and UC Davis as we get them on the Inferno. UC Davis scares me more with their QB back. We don't perform well in domes and the elevation at NAU is tough if Cookus is on his game. We finish strong and win the Natty.
HeavyIsTheCrown
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I've got 9-2. EWU probably gets beat by Wazzu & either Weber St, NAU or SUU but not all three. Best has a shot this year, he better take advantage.
Seattle Eagle
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Cautiously optimistic with 8-3.
InferNoMercy
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Im going 10-1, think we drop a Big Sky road game or WSU. Really want to go back to Frisco!
Atomic Eagle
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8-3
KHB_Eagle4Life said:
Don’t remember ever having as much talent? It remains to be seen, but I’d wager the 2016 team was more talented. Hell, the 2012-2014 teams were no slouches not to mention 2010.
I’m not sold on the defense, yet. And I need to see a lot of improvement from our receivers to believe that we’re a 9 or 10 win team. Having Gage alone probably wins us a few games and gives us a winning record, but I need to see more. We weren’t a good team in 2017.
Also, what’s going on with so many players being held out of practice? Do we seriously have that many injuries before the season’s already began? With Eastern’s physical therapy program there’s no reason we should have so many injuries with long recovery periods year in and year out.
eaglesfootball
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9-2
1) One of the best QB’s in FCS - check
2) An experiened and deep OL - check
3) Amazing talent and depth at RB and WR - check
4) Solid depth, experience, and talent at LB - check
5) Deep and experienced secondary - check
To me the only real question marks are on the defensive line and at K/P. Big question mark as we need improvements in pass rush and run stopping but I think that unit will at least be serviceable with the return of Tiuli and the emergence of a few younger players.
This should be a 8 or 9 win team that has a shot to make some noise in the playoffs.
2) An experiened and deep OL - check
3) Amazing talent and depth at RB and WR - check
4) Solid depth, experience, and talent at LB - check
5) Deep and experienced secondary - check
To me the only real question marks are on the defensive line and at K/P. Big question mark as we need improvements in pass rush and run stopping but I think that unit will at least be serviceable with the return of Tiuli and the emergence of a few younger players.
This should be a 8 or 9 win team that has a shot to make some noise in the playoffs.
scottywashere11
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GSmith42 said:
At K, I am pretty sure Roldan Alcobendes was granted a sixth year of eligibility. He has the school’s consecutive PAT record... I think it was in the mid-60s or something like that. If that’s the case, we should be just fine there. Jordan Descalo must have been hard to replace though...
60s Savage
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The 2017 Eagle holdovers are hungry and healthy. In particular Gage and this year's receivers are anxious to re-prove the 2016 victory in Pullman was legit. (V.I.P - '18!) The Eagle backfield won't be stopped short of FDs and TDs. Both lines and secondary are improved; just need to prevail for all sixty minutes. I believe they will. Looking forward to seeing special teams will hold their own and better. Eagles, hang onto that ball until the whistle, and your dedication, pride and spirit will take us all to Fargo. Go Eags!
Obzerver
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@NAU, @WSU, @Weber somewhat concerning. Was very optimistic start of last season and then we gave up 56,40, 21,41, 31, 38 and later vs SUU 46. I need convincing our D will be better...much better. We have offense now need D to step up and solid special teams to get to the promise land. Oh yeah, keeping injuries to a minimum goes unsaid. Seems like we sometimes lose a game we should win and win a game we may not be favored. Thus 8-3 I can see. OKOKOK...9-2
*That Weber State game in Odgen could decide who gets what. They also avoid Idaho and Montana.
*That Weber State game in Odgen could decide who gets what. They also avoid Idaho and Montana.
Obzerver said:
Agreed on the defense. I guess I just feel like, on paper, we should be much better.
It hasn’t been mentioned yet, but the biggest and most obvious statistic that needs to improve is turnover margin. Theoretically, more balance between the run and pass on offense helps fix that to an extent, but we’re still going to sling it all the field because that’s who we are. We simply need to create more defensive turnovers than last year...which ultimately goes back to the discussion about the defensive line being the single biggest area we need improvement in.
The O is going to be really good. Better than last year by quite a bit, IMO. And that should be scary for opposing defenses.
luckyintheorder
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EWURanger said:
Hill has done a great job coaching up Weber. Without UM or Idaho on their schedule, I consider them the favorite. Tough first game against Utah, then a slip and slide to BSC Championship. It all changes if we win the heads up. Not looking forward to being 4-3 at the bye with a loss to Weber Wk 7 to see what kind of heart the team has and facing an Idaho team that may have their shit together by week 9 matchup.
I'll take stops from the defense. Posted that last year they were nearly 80th in third down stops last year (didn't look at 4th down) at about .387, contrast the top teams were ~.250. We move that needle to .3 or better and the offense takes care of the rest. Nearly 900 plays against our D last season. Wazzu's former D Coord was all about getting the ball back on EVERY play, they will likely miss him this season. Giving up an occasional big play while being disruptive didn't bother him or Wazzu because of their offense. TO or getting off the field on 3rd down will be the same thing to the opponent as our offense punishes them time and time again. Fish is a barrel
EagInTexas
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Vs . C Washington (W)
at Northern Arizona (Push)
at Washington St (L)
Vs. Cal Poly (W)
at Montana St (W)
Vs. Southern Utah (W)
at Weber St (Push)
Vs. Idaho (Push)
at N Colorado (W)
Vs. UC Davis (Push)
at Portland St (W)
I see 6 games we should be favored in, 4 that are basically 50/50 matchups, and one game we’re heavy underdogs in (Wazzu).
Best case 9-2 with a loss to WSU and either Weber, NAU, MSU, or Idaho.
Most likely scenario is 8-3 or 7-4 depending on various factors. In a 8-3 scenario, an early loss to NAU on the road won’t hurt our playoff chances as much as a home loss to Davis or Idaho does. 7-4 with a win over DII CWU probably doesn’t get it done so there’s not a lot of wiggle room. We need an 8-3 or better regular season.
Worst case is 5-6.
at Northern Arizona (Push)
at Washington St (L)
Vs. Cal Poly (W)
at Montana St (W)
Vs. Southern Utah (W)
at Weber St (Push)
Vs. Idaho (Push)
at N Colorado (W)
Vs. UC Davis (Push)
at Portland St (W)
I see 6 games we should be favored in, 4 that are basically 50/50 matchups, and one game we’re heavy underdogs in (Wazzu).
Best case 9-2 with a loss to WSU and either Weber, NAU, MSU, or Idaho.
Most likely scenario is 8-3 or 7-4 depending on various factors. In a 8-3 scenario, an early loss to NAU on the road won’t hurt our playoff chances as much as a home loss to Davis or Idaho does. 7-4 with a win over DII CWU probably doesn’t get it done so there’s not a lot of wiggle room. We need an 8-3 or better regular season.
Worst case is 5-6.
