NAU seems to overperform when the Eag's come to town. Elevation is certainly a factor "normally". I say normally, because this team just hasn't run out of gas against three physical opponents. Conditioning, mentally and physically, is exceptional across the OL and Defense. It looks like we have a lot more in the tank where that came from. Expect the Eag's to actually wear down opponents in the BigSky on both sides of the ball.
Agree that tighter coverage is the right way to go as the corners and safeties are making plays, would like to see overloads on backside of Cookus in long 3rd downs and make him get rid of it quick or suffer the consequences. Not necessarily our style. Their OL seems a little undersized compared to what the Eag's have faced in the past three weeks, so Havili, Ebukam and the rest of the speed guys could have a 4+ sack day and don't think our OL will be overmatched by the NAU DL crew. Again, this is comparison to what they have faced to date.
Of course, assuming GG is the starter, he needs to show he is slowing down the game and make better pre-snap reads (if he is even doing that). Hoping sitting last week helped him see what he was missing and it translates. No one doubts his ability. Hey, if it ain't working, we can always line up in FG formation. :lol:
The Eag's are bigger and badder this year. All the competition to get on the field is showing and we have some serious leaders exerting their will to get it done. Only coaching can screw this up.
Addendum: EWU 27 penalties NAU 28 penalties both with 230 yards penalized. Both near the top in penalties.
