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Last Quarter Century BigSky Conf. Success Comparison

MTGriz

MTGriz

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Some thoughts:

-Eastern is by far the most successful BigSky team of the last quarter century behind Montana.

-Montana's record vs all current BigSky opponents in the last quarter century is 172-30 (.851)

-UM has had more natty appearances than MsU has had playoff victories...

-11 trips to the Semis...Eastern 3...every other team zero

-In 25 seasons UM has racked up an FCS record 266 wins. 120 more than mSU.

-NAU and Weber have had identical success...kind of weird

-Included App & S Dakota since we play them this year.
App is bad ass...mad respect
 
All this chart tells me is what EWU fans already knew. Yes, UM has ha the most success in the last 25 years, but EWU is right there. People in MT (Missoula and Bozeman) haven't noticed that until recently. And many still refuse to pay attention to this day. They keep saying the EWU will be back to average in no time, but the problem is, they've got the numbers to prove they're a top program and only going up and up. I'm glad some people are starting to recognize this program isn't a fluke.
 
I look at 8-17, and think "Man that is horrible".....Until I look down and see some of the other records. Montana has had a good run indeed.
 
Is Eastern's stadium upgrade set in stone?
if so I was also wondering what the capacity will be and when the completion date is set for.
Would love to see eastern get a nice stadium.
Plan on heading to Cheney for my first Griz away game in 2014.

After Washington Griz was built seemed to be when the Griz took it to another level.
 
The stadium upgrade is not set in stone, I won't say anything is set stone at EWU until ground is broken. We've had a history at Eastern of having plans fall through. With that said, there is a ton of work being done behind the scenes for the Gateway Project as they look for private funding.

Last I heard, the stadium capacity would sit at 18,000 once the renovation was complete. I know most EWU fans are really hoping this happens and soon! But we have not had many updates lately.

If you can make it over in 2014, do so! EWU fans are not nearly as bad as they're made out to be by many on Egriz. This has become quite a nice little rivalry the last 6 years or so.
 
ewueagle2010 said:
The stadium upgrade is not set in stone, I won't say anything is set stone at EWU until ground is broken. We've had a history at Eastern of having plans fall through. With that said, there is a ton of work being done behind the scenes for the Gateway Project as they look for private funding.

Last I heard, the stadium capacity would sit at 18,000 once the renovation was complete. I know most EWU fans are really hoping this happens and soon! But we have not had many updates lately.

If you can make it over in 2014, do so! EWU fans are not nearly as bad as they're made out to be by many on Egriz. This has become quite a nice little rivalry the last 6 years or so.
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The Gateway Project when finished will be a great boost for the program. However, Eastern does not need a new stadium to be a consistent power in the BSC. The program has already shown that since 1987. Also, the EAGS will consistently beat Montana in the future regardless of stadium size.

I don't care what Egriz posters think about Eastern fans. I think our visitor stands are far too plush for those self-acclaimed tough guys. The main instegator for the "hate Eastern fans" is alphagriz1 who got his butt kicked in 2010 by an EWU grandma that resembled Betty White. That same year alphagriz1 had to endure his favorite NDSU team getting beat by the EAGS in the playoffs and he has never recovered since.
 
GoldenEagle said:
ewueagle2010 said:
The stadium upgrade is not set in stone, I won't say anything is set stone at EWU until ground is broken. We've had a history at Eastern of having plans fall through. With that said, there is a ton of work being done behind the scenes for the Gateway Project as they look for private funding.

Last I heard, the stadium capacity would sit at 18,000 once the renovation was complete. I know most EWU fans are really hoping this happens and soon! But we have not had many updates lately.

If you can make it over in 2014, do so! EWU fans are not nearly as bad as they're made out to be by many on Egriz. This has become quite a nice little rivalry the last 6 years or so.
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The Gateway Project when finished will be a great boost for the program. However, Eastern does not need a new stadium to be a consistent power in the BSC. The program has already shown that since 1987. Also, the EAGS will consistently beat Montana in the future regardless of stadium size.

I don't care what Egriz posters think about Eastern fans. I think our visitor stands are far too plush for those self-acclaimed tough guys. The main instegator for the "hate Eastern fans" is alphagriz1 who got his butt kicked in 2010 by an EWU grandma that resembled Betty White. That same year alphagriz1 had to endure his favorite NDSU team getting beat by the EAGS in the playoffs and he has never recovered since.
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:lol: :clap: I agree that EWU doesn't need the stadium renovation to be relevant, nor do we need the approval of Griz nation for anything. But it would be nice to have a nice stadium for many reasons. There are Griz fans who respect Eastern, unfortunately, there are also those who are threatened by the success of EWU's program and it bothers them to the core that UM has spent two of the last 3 years watching the playoffs from home. So they'll continue to talk about the "ugly red turf" and the "high school stadium" and EWU will continue to win. As EWU fans, we sit back and enjoy the show. I've never been more proud to be an Eagle! :thumb:
 
GoldenEagle said:
The Gateway Project when finished will be a great boost for the program. However, Eastern does not need a new stadium to be a consistent power in the BSC. The program has already shown that since 1987. Also, the EAGS will consistently beat Montana in the future regardless of stadium size.

I don't care what Egriz posters think about Eastern fans. I think our visitor stands are far too plush for those self-acclaimed tough guys. The main instegator for the "hate Eastern fans" is alphagriz1 who got his butt kicked in 2010 by an EWU grandma that resembled Betty White. That same year alphagriz1 had to endure his favorite NDSU team getting beat by the EAGS in the playoffs and he has never recovered since.
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Goldie;
Eastern DOES need to keep up with other schools to be a consistant power in the BSC and nationally. Kids look at facilities when they visit. If we do not move ahead we are moving behind because others are continually improving their facilities. If the Eagles are at a disadvantage in recruiting we will not continue to get the players we need to be successful.
Everyone knows AlphaGriz is a forum board terrorist. Like all terrorists if you let "it" get into your head, they win.
 
clawman said:
GoldenEagle said:
The Gateway Project when finished will be a great boost for the program. However, Eastern does not need a new stadium to be a consistent power in the BSC. The program has already shown that since 1987. Also, the EAGS will consistently beat Montana in the future regardless of stadium size.

I don't care what Egriz posters think about Eastern fans. I think our visitor stands are far too plush for those self-acclaimed tough guys. The main instegator for the "hate Eastern fans" is alphagriz1 who got his butt kicked in 2010 by an EWU grandma that resembled Betty White. That same year alphagriz1 had to endure his favorite NDSU team getting beat by the EAGS in the playoffs and he has never recovered since.
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Goldie;
Eastern DOES need to keep up with other schools to be a consistant power in the BSC and nationally. Kids look at facilities when they visit. If we do not move ahead we are moving behind because others are continually improving their facilities. If the Eagles are at a disadvantage in recruiting we will not continue to get the players we need to be successful.
Everyone knows AlphaGriz is a forum board terrorist. Like all terrorists if you let "it" get into your head, they win.
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I totally agree with you clawman. As I said the Gateway Project when completed will improve not only the athletics but the university also. My point was that in Eastern's first 25 years, the EAGS have become a powerhouse in the BSC, steadily becoming stronger.

I was also using the post to poke fun at Montana because that is the BSC team I like to see the EAGS beat the most. In addition, I was jabbing alpha "lambda" griz1 because he got his little girl feelings hurt when he visited Eastern and saw his two favorite teams get dispatched by the EAGS in 2010.

I don't quite get your terrorist analogy and letting "it" get into my head. I see this as just a fan message board for entertainment and I am not on the field competing against anyone by posting here. Besides, when I did follow Egriz, I did not find any of the posters with the mental capacity to get into any of our heads.
GO EAGS!
 
Completing Gateway would be the final ingredient towards a perfect storm for EWU. We already have great coaching, excellent players, an identifiable brand, and tremendous success on the field. The next step is the stadium. That will be the difference between making a national championship run every couple of years to making one every year.

Great run by Montana over the last quarter century. Despite their struggles on and off the field the past 2-3 years, they still remain as the benchmark for success in the Big Sky.
 
The Gateway Project is an absolute imperative and probably the most important item on the AD agenda. This is what Eastern needs to do to keep pace and exceed other schools at the top of this level. I'm not even sold that it needs to be as grandiose as previously described, but in some capacity, it must get completed.
 
Eastern is one of my favorite FCS teams. Respect the success they've had. Miles ahead of MsU and the rest. Loved your teams unis at last years Griz game. The red turf has definitely help brand Eastern and is one of the reasons I've decided to come out for a game...gotta see it in person.

I was rooting for you guys big time in that insane comeback last year in the semis...

With the cloud finally lifted off our program I'm fully expecting my Griz to join you guys in the post season this year.

19 days!!
 
MTGriz said:
Eastern is one of my favorite FCS teams. Respect the success they've had. Miles ahead of MsU and the rest. Loved your teams unis at last years Griz game. The red turf has definitely help brand Eastern and is one of the reasons I've decided to come out for a game...gotta see it in person.

I was rooting for you guys big time in that insane comeback last year in the semis...

With the cloud finally lifted off our program I'm fully expecting my Griz to join you guys in the post season this year.

19 days!!
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All things considered, the sanctions shouldn't effect the Griz that much. EWU won a National Championship under similiar constraints. I believe 2010 was the last year of fulfilling our penance to the NCAA.
 
LDopaPDX said:
The Gateway Project is an absolute imperative and probably the most important item on the AD agenda. This is what Eastern needs to do to keep pace and exceed other schools at the top of this level. I'm not even sold that it needs to be as grandiose as previously described, but in some capacity, it must get completed.
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Well said, couldn't agree more! I'd love to see the plans from the Gateway Project come true, but I agree it doesn't have to be as glorified as they've planned for. I'm glad they're aiming high, but I'd honestly be satisfied with less. They just need to complete the other side, take out the track and doctor up all the existing areas.
 
LDopaPDX said:
Montana State:

All of that Montana arrogance with none of the accomplishment! :thumb:
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I was trying to think of a way to make this funnier or more true...I couldn't. :lol:
 
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