PSU at #3 EWU Game Thread

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Portland State Vikings (6-4, 3-4 BSC) at #3 Eastern Washington Eagles (9-2, 7-0 BSC)

Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 • 2:45 p.m. Pacific
Roos Field (8,600) • Cheney, Wash.

TV: Televised live regionally by ROOT Sports, DirectTV 101 & Dish Network 102.
Webcast: First Row
Radio: http://spokaneradio.com/player/kxlxam.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Series History: PSU leads 19-15-1
Last Meeting: EWU won 41-34 at PSU in 2012

The Eagles are 9-2 overall and a perfect 7-0 in Big Sky Conference play for the first time in school history. Eastern is ranked third in The Sports Network FCS Top-25 Poll for the fifth-straight week.

This week’s game will be a match-up of the top two offenses in FCS, with EWU ranking fourth in FCS in total offense (531.4 per game) and seventh in scoring (40.3), while PSU is just ahead of the Eagles in third in offense (league-leading 534.8 average per game) and 24th in scoring (34.4). A week after playing the nation’s top rushing team in Cal Poly, this week Eastern takes on No. 2 averaging 285.2 yards per game. D.J. Adams leads the league and is fifth in FCS in rushing (132.4 per game) with a total of 1,456 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Eastern quarterback Vernon Adams leads FCS in total offense (369.9 per game) with a total of 4,069 yards and 41 touchdown passes. The Walter Payton Award candidate is climbing the FCS record book in both categories, as well as his passing efficiency rating of 191.4, which leads the nation, ranks fourth all-time in FCS and is well ahead of EWU and Big Sky records.

The Vikings, 6-5 overall and 3-4 in the league, are coming off a heart-breaking 43-42 loss versus Sacramento State in PSU’s final home game in which the Hornets scored the winning points with 30 seconds to play. Portland State was 3-1 earlier this season with a narrow loss to Cal (37-30) its only blemish, but the Vikings lost in consecutive weeks to ranked FCS teams -- #18 Cal Poly (38-34) and #10 Montana (55-27), then suffered a disappointing 17-7 loss to Southern Utah. Since then, the Vikings had won three-straight until losing to Sac State.

Eastern is just 45 points from the school record of 488 set in 2004. During its current seven-game winning streak – all against Big Sky foes -- Eastern has outscored its opponents by a 296-165 margin – a 42-23 average score. The last loss for EWU was 49-34 at Sam Houston State on Sept. 28, and its other loss was 33-21 to NCAA Football Championship Subdivision foe Toledo.

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[Screamin_Eagle174]

Will be updated here.

 

[LDopaPDX]

I suspect it'll be a red helmet afternoon. I'd love to see the red helmets and red pants with the black jerseys.

It was strange that we wore all-reds at Cal Poly. I've never seen a college team wear their colored unis at a road game. It must have been some sort of requirement since CP's unis were that light yellow color.

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

I suspect it'll be a red helmet afternoon. I'd love to see the red helmets and red pants with the black jerseys.

It was strange that we wore all-reds at Cal Poly. I've never seen a college team wear their colored unis at a road game. It must have been some sort of requirement since CP's unis were that light yellow color.

I'm not sure what color helmet they're gonna wear, but Larry Weir and Bill Chaves have both mentioned we'll be wearing white jerseys with camo trim. Not sure if that means white pants as well.

 

[EWU98]

Hope they do not have names or phrases on the back as they didn't work out too well for MSU.
ALSO starting bid $150

 

[Rjones61]

No prediction thread?

*Phoning Luckyintheorder*

 

[LDopaPDX]

Is Portland State playing two QBs? Or did the guy that started the season get benched or hurt? What's the deal here?

 

[EWURanger]

Is Portland State playing two QBs? Or did the guy that started the season get benched or hurt? What's the deal here?

I tried snooping around on their board some, but not much activity on there. I think they have been playing Ramirez - the QB who broke Aaron Rodgers records at Butte College.

 

[LDopaPDX]

Is Portland State playing two QBs? Or did the guy that started the season get benched or hurt? What's the deal here?

I tried snooping around on their board some, but not much activity on there. I think they have been playing Ramirez - the QB who broke Aaron Rodgers records at Butte College.

What happened to McDonagh? I thought he was supposed to be their guy. He started for them earlier in the year, and his number weren't bad. They also have a guy named Paris Penn on their roster who we tried to recruit. I think he's a second-year freshman.

 

[BLACKFALKIN1]

Is Portland State playing two QBs? Or did the guy that started the season get benched or hurt? What's the deal here?

I tried snooping around on their board some, but not much activity on there. I think they have been playing Ramirez - the QB who broke Aaron Rodgers records at Butte College.

I thought they're main threat was some stellar running back ?

 

[EdubU10]

Here's a pic of the unis EWU will wear this weekend.
https://twitter.com/EWUequipment/status/403653258129833984/photo/1

 

[eaglesfootball]

those are sick!!! :clap:

 

[kalm]

Is Portland State playing two QBs? Or did the guy that started the season get benched or hurt? What's the deal here?

I tried snooping around on their board some, but not much activity on there. I think they have been playing Ramirez - the QB who broke Aaron Rodgers records at Butte College.

I thought they're main threat was some stellar running back ?

DJ Adams leads the conference with over 1,400 yards. McDonagh must be banged up as, like Dopa mentioned, he had decent numbers earlier. They also have a big, Kaufmannesque type receiver who can run.

Playing Poly and this offense back to back to end the season is a really good primer for facing good rushing attacks in the playoffs.

Btw, anyone know the skinny on when and where to bid on the jerseys?

 

[ewusisterfan]

Here's a pic of the unis EWU will wear this weekend.
https://twitter.com/EWUequipment/status/403653258129833984/photo/1

Those are bad ass!

 

[EWU98]

Is Portland State playing two QBs? Or did the guy that started the season get benched or hurt? What's the deal here?

I tried snooping around on their board some, but not much activity on there. I think they have been playing Ramirez - the QB who broke Aaron Rodgers records at Butte College.

I thought they're main threat was some stellar running back ?

DJ Adams leads the conference with over 1,400 yards. McDonagh must be banged up as, like Dopa mentioned, he had decent numbers earlier. They also have a big, Kaufmannesque type receiver who can run.

Playing Poly and this offense back to back to end the season is a really good primer for facing good rushing attacks in the playoffs.

Btw, anyone know the skinny on when and where to bid on the jerseys?

Bidding will take place at the game.
Last year I was able to call up the athletic department the following week and was able to get one without bidding. I love my digital camo jersey. One of the best ones I have. Wish I would have been able to get a red one a few years ago. The starting bid is $150.
Just FYI the jersey's are stretchy. I originally purchased a size 44, but ended up having to giving it to my wife because it was too small.

 

[LDopaPDX]

Is Portland State playing two QBs? Or did the guy that started the season get benched or hurt? What's the deal here?

I tried snooping around on their board some, but not much activity on there. I think they have been playing Ramirez - the QB who broke Aaron Rodgers records at Butte College.

I thought they're main threat was some stellar running back ?

DJ Adams leads the conference with over 1,400 yards. McDonagh must be banged up as, like Dopa mentioned, he had decent numbers earlier. They also have a big, Kaufmannesque type receiver who can run.

Playing Poly and this offense back to back to end the season is a really good primer for facing good rushing attacks in the playoffs.

Btw, anyone know the skinny on when and where to bid on the jerseys?

Bidding will take place at the game.
Last year I was able to call up the athletic department the following week and was able to get one without bidding. I love my digital camo jersey. One of the best ones I have. Wish I would have been able to get a red one a few years ago. The starting bid is $150.
Just FYI the jersey's are stretchy. I originally purchased a size 44, but ended up having to giving it to my wife because it was too small.

44? Girly man!

 

[EWU98]

Is Portland State playing two QBs? Or did the guy that started the season get benched or hurt? What's the deal here?

I tried snooping around on their board some, but not much activity on there. I think they have been playing Ramirez - the QB who broke Aaron Rodgers records at Butte College.

I thought they're main threat was some stellar running back ?

DJ Adams leads the conference with over 1,400 yards. McDonagh must be banged up as, like Dopa mentioned, he had decent numbers earlier. They also have a big, Kaufmannesque type receiver who can run.

Playing Poly and this offense back to back to end the season is a really good primer for facing good rushing attacks in the playoffs.

Btw, anyone know the skinny on when and where to bid on the jerseys?

Bidding will take place at the game.
Last year I was able to call up the athletic department the following week and was able to get one without bidding. I love my digital camo jersey. One of the best ones I have. Wish I would have been able to get a red one a few years ago. The starting bid is $150.
Just FYI the jersey's are stretchy. I originally purchased a size 44, but ended up having to giving it to my wife because it was too small.

44? Girly man!

Hahaha :rofl:
I was comparing it to baseball jersey's because I had never bought a game used football jersey. Didn't realize how tight and stretchy they are. Ended up with a 48 . . .Is that a little better ?

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Listening to the tailgate show... and getting really close to just turning it off. Those "Breathe Easy" ads against smoking/mold are SO ****ING ANNOYING. JFC. :evil: :evil: :evil: hno: hno: hno: hno:

 

[Seattle Eagle]

Listening to the pre game show... and getting really close to just turning it off. Those "Breathe Easy" ads against smoking/mold are SO ****ING ANNOYING. JFC. :evil: :evil: :evil: hno: hno: hno: hno:

It wouldn't be as bad if they didn't play them every 2 minutes.

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Listening to the tailgate show... and getting really close to just turning it off. Those "Breathe Easy" ads against smoking/mold are SO ****ING ANNOYING. JFC. :evil: :evil: :evil: hno: hno: hno: hno:

Glad I didn't though... Mark Gehring was a GREAT interview! :lol: :lol: :lol: