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Northern Arizona vs Eastern Washington prediction thread

Lucky, we miss you. :whip:


Northern Arizona (4-3) is a tough team to figure out. They lost to Northern Colorado and South Dakota, yet they managed to pull a win against Cal Poly-Slo. Are they a bubble caliber team, or are they just pretenders?

I think I have stated this in every prediction thread. The teams we face this year will ALWAYS give their best effort to take us down. Big Sky teams want to end our conference streak and we can guarantee that Northern Arizona will be fired up.

Northern Arizona has not been able to renew their rushing threat since Baumann has left. However, they seem to have gained success at putting the ball in the air.

It's second string quarterback vs second string quarterback, folks.

Kyren Poe mysteriously went from the starter for NAU to the third string a few weeks back. I haven't found a source to explain this move, but ever since, Cartwright has taken the helm at NAU clocking in an impressive 145.3 passing efficiency. This is due in part by NAU putting together a decent offensive line corps who have only allowed about 2 sacks per game. NAU is averaging 27.6 points per game, and I am afraid that we might find ourselves disappointed with defensive performance. Our d-line could struggle to create pressure and leave our secondary on an island. I predict NAU score of 38.


However, NAU has been porous on defense as well. A rush based, time munching Cal Poly still managed to stack 35 points on them. Their defensive line has only recorded 11 sacks on the season. I think that our offensive line will succeed in creating a pocket for JW to settle into his role and get the ball to our playmakers. Our runningbacks should have no trouble getting to the second level (especially if Forte is back). NAU is doing terribly in turnover margin. I think our defense saves our hide a few times this game and puts us in good winning position with turnovers. EWU final score: 45


Final prediction 45-38 EWU
 
With Forte being back I see them stacking the box and allowing our WR to run ramped . . .EWU win by 28!
IE - OUR STATEMENT GAME finally!
 
For some reason, they started Poe against UNC. He threw 4 picks including two pick 6's. They should be 5-2.
 
we're due for a nice, comfortable blowout. I think NAU is a fine program with a good coach, but we're getting healthier and hungrier.

EWU - 49
NAU - 20

And for the fourth straight game, Special Teams will get a punt block. This time it's going to the house though.
That and 3 Jordan West TD's, 2 Forte TD's and a pick 6
 
This game scares me without Vernon at the helm. NAU is probably the best team we've played since MSU and we are at 7,000 feet elevation. It's going to be tough.
 
MLEagle said:
This game scares me without Vernon at the helm. NAU is probably the best team we've played since MSU and we are at 7,000 feet elevation. It's going to be tough.
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Honestly, I'd be more worried if VA were playing, due to to the elevation and his cramps/sickle cell anemia. It will be a tough game as it usually is down there in Flagstaff, but we'll get the W.

EWU 42 - 27 NAU.
 
I predicted an ass whooping last week, and instead got a nail biter.

I'm sticking with the ass whooping statement game again. 42-28 EWU
3 JW TD's 2 rushing TD split by Forte and Moore, Special teams TD, and 2 defensive turnovers.
 
Screamin_Eagle174 said:
EWU 42 - 27 NAU.
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tomq04 said:
42-28 EWU
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You're guy #4, aren't you? :ohno: :thumbdown: :lol:
 
Haven't had time for normal "do diligence" . As a certified homer and believer in the talent level the Eags have, always want them to overcome any and all obstacles. Winning last week against a lesser opponent at home by a fake field goal was not an affirmation of my core beliefs.

On the road, at elevation; this could be the first of two conference losses. Could easily be 28-42 NAU given a couple of turnovers.

So much good insight on the thread, gonna go pure homer Eags 31 - 28. Yes, field goal wins it late!

Go Eags!

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