Whats it going to take to beat the Griz?

[ewueagfan]

Hopefully our coaching staff can show that we can make adjustments on defense. It’s just so frustrating to see our D run the same stuff and get beat over and over again with the same plays. I have my doubts about that but hope that the Offense can stay dialed in enough to keep it close going into the 4th quarter. If that’s the case then anything can happen. Still going with the good guys over the Evil Empire at home, 35-32.

 

[EWURanger]

Beat the blitz. Cal Poly was successful in setting up the screen but was far too inconsistent in executing it. Montana seems to bring pressure on nearly every play and if they're bringing pressure, it's going to be hard to consistently hold the line long enough to let some of the longer developing plays play out. So, you have to keep them back a bit and beat the blitz.

Eric has to play a clean, mistake free game. He's got all the talent in the world and is playing at home where he's never lost as the EWU starting QB. However, he's probably not faced a defense at home like he'll face this weekend. EWU is 61-0 since 2010 when winning the turnover battle. That is the key.

I don't know how successful our running attack will be this weekend if we can't loosen up the aggressiveness of their D. Merritt is a finesse back who is better in open space (great for screen game) but he's not the guy I want in when we need a yard on the goal line (as evidence as last weekend at SUU).

Defensively, their offense might be out best defense. I don't think they're very good but our D has proven they have the ability to make an average offense look above average. I would say cover the middle of the field, make tackles and force them to beat us down field. They have a couple playmakers but their QB isn't very accurate.

Pretty much all of this. Great post.

 

[EWURanger]

It’s a scary game because I think Montana is better than they’ve been in long while. I expect that we’ll score, but not the kind of output we’ve had in the last 3 games. Therefore, it’ll come down to our defense making stops. That’s a tough one, because I’m still of the opinion the D isn’t very good.

I’d rate Montana as a A-grade FCS defense and a B-grade FCS offense. We are an A-grade offense and a C-grade defense. Based on what’s played out so far, Montana should be a favorite even in Cheney.

Totally agree here. Won't be surprised if UM finally wins their first game on the Red. Their last win in Cheney George W Bush was finishing up is 2nd term in office, 2008.

But we've seen this movie before. Griz have come to Cheney with the more talented team and still lost.

GO EAGS!

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