Sac State Discussion and Game Thread

[EWURanger]

Sac State currently sits at 2-2 in the Big Sky Conference and 3-3 overall. Their conference wins have come against Montana (42-28) and UNC (14-0 in a crazy weather game). Their conference losses have been against MSU (31-21) and against Weber State (49-17). They started off the year with a wild win at Oregon State, but also have another pretty bad loss at Southern Utah (35-14).

They have a very favorable schedule remaining with 4 of 5 games at home. They have played only one home game thus far, the above mentioned rout of Montana, and this probably has a lot to do with their 3-3 record.

Sac State is a little hard to figure out. They have lost a couple games that they perhaps should have won, and won a couple games that maybe they weren't favor to win. They are perhaps the most balanced team offensively we've played since MSU.

To win this game, Eastern will need the defensive line to perform the way it did against Weber State and NAU. We need guys like Renard and Matt Johnson to step up and change the game. We will need to continue the trend of creating some TO's and not committing any of our own. Through our three wins, we have been +1 against WSU, +4 against NAU, and +3 against UNC in the TO margin. Compare that with +0 against MSU, -1 against UM, -1 against South Dakota, and -2 against Washington in our losses. That, above all else, has been the difference.

 

[SDHornet]

We got this one in the bag. :kisswink:

In all seriousness this should be a tough game for both teams. BLM and the WR's seem to finally be clicking so that is always scary. For the most part the Hornets have been very inconsistent from week to week, but we are playing a lot better than we were at the beginning of the season. This should be a close one. :|

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[LDopaPDX]

Who, among the injured minions, is expected to be back for this upcoming game? The only walking wounded I saw on the field Saturday was Gibbs, who played about half the game.

 

[EWURanger]

Who, among the injured minions, is expected to be back for this upcoming game? The only walking wounded I saw on the field Saturday was Gibbs, who played about half the game.

My guess is we probably wont know until game time. I'm not sure of the status on Powers, Gaylord, and Gehring. We need all three of those guys. Gehring is really our only receiving TE, we need him as a solid check-down guy.

 

[clawman1]

I'm thinking keys to the game will be how well the O-line protects BLM and how he handles the pressure. Defensively our linebackers will be great but now they are inexperienced and vulnerable. And our DB's tend to get beat by receivers. That really showed up in the NC game this weekend. So if our D-line does not get enough pressure on their experienced QB he will pick us apart. Pretty much the same story on both sides of the ball.
Eagles 35
Sac St 32

 

[kalm]

Good d line play and timely blitzes can make a secondary look good. This would be a really good game for Renard to come alive. Expect a shootout.

 

[ewueagle2010]

I'm feeling pretty confident going into this game. I think the Eags are starting to hit their stride and I believe they are a better team that Sac St. It won't be easy by any means, but I say...
EWU-31
Sac St.-27

 

[marceagfan5]

EWU-31
Sac St.-27

:+1:

This could be a shootout, but I think our defense comes to play. We put pressure on their QB and our D-Line plays well, if we do that, we should win.

 

[Kadeezy]

You guys escaped the clutches of defeat last year against SAC at home and our team has not forgotten that. It's our homecoming, the stadium will have 12,000-15,000 screaming fans and the Hornets won't disappoint.

The Hornets come off a BYE and are 100% healthy. Also, the players are well aware of the playoff implications and are ready to put a nail in the Eags' coffin.

SAC 41
EWU 28

 

[ewueagle2010]

Kadeezy....one thing you should really learn about this EWU team is that 12,000-15,000 fans will not effect them one bit. We played in front of 58,000 at Washington and 26,000 at Montana. Neither one of those games were lost because of the "crowd factor."

Also, you had a bye to prepare for EWU last year and how did that work out for you? Last year's game will also not be forgotten by this team either. They remember well that it was a close hard fought game and that your probably a little better this season.

This team has been in a do or die situation for coming up on the 4th straight game now. They could have rolled over and died after the MSU game when everyone else in the conference thought they were done, but they didn't and won't. If you think they're just going to stop now, your badly mistaken. hno:

This will be a great game if both team shows up and play great football, which I believe will happen. It'll be close, but I think EWU is way to determined to not show up. The only thing more scary than a defending National Championship team, is a pissed off National Championship team! GO EAGLES!!!

 

[eaglesfootball]

this should be a great game. Last season defending champs Villanova had a really rough early season but came on strong towards the end and made the playoffs. i hope we can do the same.

 

[LDopaPDX]

Does anyone have any more info on the injured guys? Powers will play supposedly. I know either Butorac or Forgette was badly hurt and out for season, but the other should be back soon? What about Washburn? Gehring? Gaylord?

 

[marceagfan5]

You guys escaped the clutches of defeat last year against SAC at home and our team has not forgotten that. It's our homecoming, the stadium will have 12,000-15,000 screaming fans and the Hornets won't disappoint.

The Hornets come off a BYE and are 100% healthy. Also, the players are well aware of the playoff implications and are ready to put a nail in the Eags' coffin.

SAC 41
EWU 28

Sac almost beat us last year, but Eastern somewhat took their foot off the gas a little to early in the 2nd half which allowed Sac back in it and actually allowed them to take the lead but it was 21-3 going into the 4th qtr. Sac is better this year than last year as well.

This will be a good game, Sac is a good team and coming off a bye. One thing about coming off a bye week, sometimes a team can come out a little rusty and sluggish and hopefully EWU can take advantage of it early if that happens.

Looking forward to a great game.

 

[SDHornet]

I’m going with a 28-17 Hornet win. If the Hornet D doesn’t get pressure on BLM, we lose. :|

 

[Obzerver]

Great game and a comeback win at the last for EWU..34-31

 

[eaglesfootball]

We are pretty banged up. Just heard gehring and gaylord did not travel.

 

[EWURanger]

Looks like no big sky tv for the out of towners for this one. Also the espnnorthwest.com site is down?

 

[Obzerver]

can't get either one...panic setting in.

can't even get gamecast on espn

 

[GreatDayToBeAnEagle]

I got the game on Big Sky TV just fine.
EWU got the ball to start the game. BLM took a shot at a homerun ball on the first play and just missed it. The Eags then punted.
Sac St moved the ball easily on their first drive down for a TD. They rotated QB's on almost every play weird.


And here is something no one wants to hear....

Renard Williams left the game of an apparent ankle injury. He looked to be in serious pain.

0-7 Sac St early in the first

 

[EWURanger]

can't get either one...panic setting in.

can't even get gamecast on espn

Me too. Had to settle for the Sac internet audio.

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Right now Sac up 7-0 with about 7 left in the 1st. 0 defense for EWU on Sac's first drive.

PI on Sac State, would have been a big gainer.

1st and 10 on the Hornet 49.

1st down Herd down to Sac 35.

Deep post to the back of the endzone, TD Mitchell to Edwards.

7-7