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In the FCS Huddle:

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This is an on-going series from the Sports Network which covers the top 10 players in the FCS by position.

This one covers offensive lineman.

"Chris Powers, Eastern Washington, Sr., C, 6-2, 270 - The last name says it all. Powers is the only returning offensive linemen who earned first-team honors on The Sports Network/Fathead.com FCS All-America Team last season. The FCS champion Eagles averaged nearly 400 yards per game last season and Powers helped anchor the line with his workmanlike style. EWU is known for producing outstanding linemen." :thumb:

Also in the top 10:

J.C. Oram, Weber State, Sr.,RG, 6-4, 300

Offensive lineman on the cusp from the BSC:

Alex Terrien, Montana State, Sr., C, 6-4, 285
Caleb Turner, Weber State, Sr., OT, 6-4, 280

http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4402838" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 
Defensive Lineman:

"Renard Williams, Eastern Washington, DT, Sr., 6-2, 300 - A fourth-year starter, Williams has an enthusiastic style that rubs off on teammates. He was a playmaker while the Eagles won the FCS national championship last season. He totaled 54 tackles, including 13 for loss and 6.5 sacks, forced four fumbles, recovered two and had four QB hurries, and earned All-Big Sky first-team honors for the second straight week. He draws double teams, but counters well with his strong, big body." :nod:

Also in the top 10:

Zack Nash, Sacramento State, DE, Sr., 6-3, 265

On the cusp:

Zach Minter, Montana State, DT, Jr., 6-1, 280

http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4402225" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 
Way to go Eags !! These two guys are the keys to success in the fall ! Bigger, faster, stronger ! I'm sure there will be more pre-season honors for others on the roster, need to use this as motivation in the summer ! GOEAGS!!!!
 
flyingnail said:
I'm sure there will be more pre-season honors for others on the roster, need to use this as motivation in the summer
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I'm sure of it. So far they have only covered the offensive and defensive lines and running backs, I believe.

Looking forward to the receivers. :nod:
 
flyingnail said:
Way to go Eags !! These two guys are the keys to success in the fall ! Bigger, faster, stronger ! I'm sure there will be more pre-season honors for others on the roster, need to use this as motivation in the summer ! GOEAGS!!!!
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Be nice to see them get rid of your H.S. weight Chris !
 
Ok, so I lied. :lol:

Quarterbacks:

"Bo Levi Mitchell, Eastern Washington, Sr., 6-2, 210 - All you have to know about Mitchell is that in his first season with the Eagles he led them to their first FCS national championship and was the Most Outstanding Performer of the title game. He took his game to a higher level whenever All-America tailback Taiwan Jones was sidelined by injury. By the end of the season, he had thrown for an FCS-high 37 touchdowns as well as 3,496 yards. He completed 300-of-505 attempts (59.4 percent). The SMU transfer is unflappable and isn't thrown off by a poor play or drive." :nod:

Also listed:

DeNarius McGhee, Montana State, So., 5-11, 203 (Three more years of this guy?)
Brad Sorensen, Southern Utah, Jr., 6-5, 225 (Remember this guy? Good grief).

http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4400367" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 
flyingnail said:
flyingnail said:
Way to go Eags !! These two guys are the keys to success in the fall ! Bigger, faster, stronger ! I'm sure there will be more pre-season honors for others on the roster, need to use this as motivation in the summer ! GOEAGS!!!!
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Be nice to see them get rid of your H.S. weight Chris !
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Noticed that too. I'm sure he's more than that, but I'm pretty sure that's the weight that's listed on goeags.com.
 
flyingnail said:
flyingnail said:
Way to go Eags !! These two guys are the keys to success in the fall ! Bigger, faster, stronger ! I'm sure there will be more pre-season honors for others on the roster, need to use this as motivation in the summer ! GOEAGS!!!!
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Be nice to see them get rid of your H.S. weight Chris !
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What's he up to now?
 
Powers was 290 coming out of last season. I have no idea where he is at the moment, but I suspect the team wants him close but under 300 this upcoming season. It looks like all of our OL weights are dramatically underestimated on the roster... I have no idea why.
 
I'd imagine that's probably about where he needs to be at his height and position.

I know some of those weights on the roster are incorrect. What gives? Hopefully it's all updated by summer practices.
 
The O-line is gonna be CRUCIAL this year ! They will be bigger and stronger, all are working out TOGETHER this summer, these guys up front will be the key to a successful run and hanging together, lifting together and become one as a team could really be the answer to the offense. Being nastier is gonna be huge !! With the exception of Jackson ALL will be close to 300lbs by gameday! GOEAGS!!!
 
And the list just keeps growing. Matt is the 4th EWU player to be featured so far! :clap:

Defensive Backs:

"Matt Johnson, Eastern Washington, S, Sr., 6-2, 220 - With 15 career interceptions, Johnson will threaten the school record of 18. He's entering his fourth season as a starter, having earned All-Big Sky first-team and The Sports Network/Fathead.com FCS All-America third-team honors for the FCS champion Eagles last season. In 15 games, he totaled 105 tackles with five interceptions and eight other pass breakups, adding two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He is a physical presence who is instinctive."

Other Big Sky/western players:

Asa Jackson, Cal Poly, CB, Sr., 5-11, 188
Trumaine Johnson, Montana, CB, Sr., 6-0, 197

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4403808" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/misc/haley/index.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Wide Receivers

Brandon Kaufman, Eastern Washington, Jr., 6-5, 205 - With star tailback Taiwan Jones sidelined for the FCS semifinals and championship game last season, Kaufman took his play to an elite level, catching a combined 17 passes for 255 yards and three touchdowns for the national champion Eagles. He finished the season with 76 receptions for 1,214 yards and 15 touchdowns in 15 games, and was the first EWU player to score on the new red turf at Roos Field. He uses his big body to be physical in traffic and long legs to get behind the secondary.
 
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