What's our record in 2011?

[Screamin_Eagle174]

This is the way I see it;

:check: = Likely win.
:?: = Tossup.
:nutkick: Likely loss.

2011 EWU
Sep. 3 at Washington TBA :?:
Sep. 10 at South Dakota Time Tentative 2:05 PM :check:
Sep. 17 at Montana * TBA :?:
Sep. 24 Montana St. * Time Tentative 4:05 PM :?:
Oct. 1 Weber St. * Time Tentative 1:05 PM :check:
Oct. 8 at Northern Ariz. * 3:05 PM :check:
Oct. 15 Northern Colo. * Time Tentative 4:05 PM :check:
Oct. 22 at Sacramento St. * TBA :check:
Oct. 29 Portland St. * Time Tentative 1:05 PM :check:
Nov. 12 at Cal Poly TBA :?:
Nov. 19 at Idaho St. * TBA :check:

So from 7-4 to possibly 11-0 if we get lucky against UW.

 

[clawman1]

This is the way I see it;

:check: = Likely win.
:?: = Tossup.
:nutkick: Likely loss.

2011 EWU
Sep. 3 at Washington TBA :?:
Sep. 10 at South Dakota Time Tentative 2:05 PM :check:
Sep. 17 at Montana * TBA :?:
Sep. 24 Montana St. * Time Tentative 4:05 PM :?:
Oct. 1 Weber St. * Time Tentative 1:05 PM :check:
Oct. 8 at Northern Ariz. * 3:05 PM :check:
Oct. 15 Northern Colo. * Time Tentative 4:05 PM :check:
Oct. 22 at Sacramento St. * TBA :check:
Oct. 29 Portland St. * Time Tentative 1:05 PM :check:
Nov. 12 at Cal Poly TBA :?:
Nov. 19 at Idaho St. * TBA :check:

So from 7-4 to possibly 11-0 if we get lucky against UW.

Likely loss for the UW game. I would give both Montana schools a "Likely" and agree with your Cal Poly assessment as most teams will have gotten better through out the year and the Eagles enter the season playing at a high level.

 

[kalm]

I picked 8-3 but yes, 7-4 to 11-0 are all possible.

There are so many factors not the least of which are injuries, bad breaks, and bad officiating. But you've got to be good enough to overcome all three if you're gonna be great. One thing I do like and will remind folks of if things go south early in the season (which is a possibility), is this team has the talent and experience to squeak into the tournament at 7-4 and do some serious damage a la Nova last year.

It's gonna be fun to watch.

 

[ash_army]

losing your two best players + "hangover" factor + targets on your back = 8-3/7-4


i also don't like the fact EWU has only 4(!) home games....WTF?!

all things considered, EWU will still be a tough out. IMHO, in the BSC, it's MSU/EWU and everyone else. SAC is the best of "everyone else," while UM(and their 3-headed-back-up-QB monster) finish with a mediocre 6-5/5-6 record. you heard it here first!!!!

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

losing your two best players + "hangover" factor + targets on your back = 8-3/7-4


i also don't like the fact EWU has only 4(!) home games....WTF?!

all things considered, EWU will still be a tough out. IMHO, in the BSC, it's MSU/EWU and everyone else. SAC is the best of "everyone else," while UM(and their 3-headed-back-up-QB monster) finish with a mediocre 6-5/5-6 record. you heard it here first!!!!

Don't forget though that we went 3-0 in games last year with TJ on the bench. Mitchell completed 68% of his passes (79-of-117) with 11 TDs to only 2 INTs in those three games for a passing efficiency rating of 162.0

I'd say there's a pretty good chance that our 3-star LB recruit Cody McCarthy will play as a true freshman too which would ease the loss of Sherritt. 8-3 or better. :thumb:

Then again, Baldwin's regular season record as HC at EWU:

2008: 6-5
2009: 8-3
2010: 9-2
2011: 10-1?

 

[bpcats1]

The Big Sky will be as tough as ever. That game against South Dakota will be interesting. South Dakota usually fields a pretty strong team that has is stacked along the offensive and defensive lines, strong quarterback play and talented (tall receivers).

Their run game isn't very strong, but can be effective as they pass most of the time and sprinkle in the run to catch teams by surprise. Will remind you of Southern Utah with their passing attack.

Renard Williams should have a big game.

 

[ash_army]

losing your two best players + "hangover" factor + targets on your back = 8-3/7-4


i also don't like the fact EWU has only 4(!) home games....WTF?!

all things considered, EWU will still be a tough out. IMHO, in the BSC, it's MSU/EWU and everyone else. SAC is the best of "everyone else," while UM(and their 3-headed-back-up-QB monster) finish with a mediocre 6-5/5-6 record. you heard it here first!!!!

Don't forget though that we went 3-0 in games last year with TJ on the bench. Mitchell completed 68% of his passes (79-of-117) with 11 TDs to only 2 INTs in those three games for a passing efficiency rating of 162.0

I'd say there's a pretty good chance that our 3-star LB recruit Cody McCarthy will play as a true freshman too which would ease the loss of Sherritt. 8-3 or better. :thumb:

Then again, Baldwin's regular season record as HC at EWU:

2008: 6-5
2009: 8-3
2010: 9-2
2011: 10-1?

while the 3-0 record without TJ was impressive, it's hard to envision EWU being a better team without him. opposing defenses no longer have to account for the "x-factor" that was TJ. i like mario brown, he's a great player, but let's be real; he IS NOT taiwan jones. EWU's opponents will no doubt be more than happy to have BLM beat them.

replacing a buchanan winner will be a tall order as well. i wouldn't put too much stock in a freshman replacing one of the best defensive players EWU has ever had, 3-star recruit or not. sherritt was special. it would take a VERY talented and mature freshman to fill those shoes.

like i said though, EWU will no doubt be tough. the confence will be decided on september 24th.

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

losing your two best players + "hangover" factor + targets on your back = 8-3/7-4


i also don't like the fact EWU has only 4(!) home games....WTF?!

all things considered, EWU will still be a tough out. IMHO, in the BSC, it's MSU/EWU and everyone else. SAC is the best of "everyone else," while UM(and their 3-headed-back-up-QB monster) finish with a mediocre 6-5/5-6 record. you heard it here first!!!!

Don't forget though that we went 3-0 in games last year with TJ on the bench. Mitchell completed 68% of his passes (79-of-117) with 11 TDs to only 2 INTs in those three games for a passing efficiency rating of 162.0

I'd say there's a pretty good chance that our 3-star LB recruit Cody McCarthy will play as a true freshman too which would ease the loss of Sherritt. 8-3 or better. :thumb:

Then again, Baldwin's regular season record as HC at EWU:

2008: 6-5
2009: 8-3
2010: 9-2
2011: 10-1?

while the 3-0 record without TJ was impressive, it's hard to envision EWU being a better team without him. opposing defenses no longer have to account for the "x-factor" that was TJ. i like mario brown, he's a great player, but let's be real; he IS NOT taiwan jones. EWU's opponents will no doubt be more than happy to have BLM beat them.

replacing a buchanan winner will be a tall order as well. i wouldn't put too much stock in a freshman replacing one of the best defensive players EWU has ever had, 3-star recruit or not. sherritt was special. it would take a VERY talented and mature freshman to fill those shoes.

like i said though, EWU will no doubt be tough.

Replacing a Buchanan winner can't be that tough... Sherritt replaced Peach. And who knows, with the talented UW transfer DE/DT Andu Pulu coming in, Renard Williams should have an easier time getting to the QB. It's not too big of a reach to think we could have three Buchanan winners in 4 years. Didn't Cal Poly have three in three?

the confence will be decided on september 24th.

Agreed. :thumb:

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

The Big Sky will be as tough as ever. That game against South Dakota will be interesting. South Dakota usually fields a pretty strong team that has is stacked along the offensive and defensive lines, strong quarterback play and talented (tall receivers).

Their run game isn't very strong, but can be effective as they pass most of the time and sprinkle in the run to catch teams by surprise. Will remind you of Southern Utah with their passing attack.

Renard Williams should have a big game.

USD impressed me last year by beating Minnesota, but finishing the season 3-7 in a somewhat down year for the GWC doesn't impress me one bit. I doubt their QB is as good as SUU's Sorensen... he's a legit NFL prospect down the line, IMO. Luckily for us, we're also pretty stacked along the lines. I like our chances. :nod:

 

[flyingnail]

9 and 2 can turn to 4 and 7, poor start, injuries, and lack of chemistry, that being said, this group has the talent to repeat. It will be determined by the summer workouts, dedication to "team" and their maturity to avoid the hangover ! and this group of seniors ability to lead ! GOEAGS!

 

[talon38]

Have you ever seen game file of Bronson? He's a legit PAC-10 RB and is packed. He's 5'10" and 225-235 and is still VERY fast. With Mario, Beamonte and Bronson at RB, I like our chances.

 

[clawman1]

9 and 2 can turn to 4 and 7, poor start, injuries, and lack of chemistry, that being said, this group has the talent to repeat. It will be determined by the summer workouts, dedication to "team" and their maturity to avoid the hangover ! and this group of seniors ability to lead ! GOEAGS!

We have enough depth at most positions to overcome injuries. IMHO our coaching staff will guide the team around the mental minefields that await the National Champs. Team chemistry is always an uncertainty with a few drop downs coming in at key positions but your Sr. leadership will keep the train on the track to another trip to Frisco!
IF we loose the first game of the season it will be the last!!
GO EAGLES

 

[kalm]

losing your two best players + "hangover" factor + targets on your back = 8-3/7-4


i also don't like the fact EWU has only 4(!) home games....WTF?!

all things considered, EWU will still be a tough out. IMHO, in the BSC, it's MSU/EWU and everyone else. SAC is the best of "everyone else," while UM(and their 3-headed-back-up-QB monster) finish with a mediocre 6-5/5-6 record. you heard it here first!!!!

Don't forget though that we went 3-0 in games last year with TJ on the bench. Mitchell completed 68% of his passes (79-of-117) with 11 TDs to only 2 INTs in those three games for a passing efficiency rating of 162.0

I'd say there's a pretty good chance that our 3-star LB recruit Cody McCarthy will play as a true freshman too which would ease the loss of Sherritt. 8-3 or better. :thumb:

Then again, Baldwin's regular season record as HC at EWU:

2008: 6-5
2009: 8-3
2010: 9-2
2011: 10-1?

while the 3-0 record without TJ was impressive, it's hard to envision EWU being a better team without him. opposing defenses no longer have to account for the "x-factor" that was TJ. i like mario brown, he's a great player, but let's be real; he IS NOT taiwan jones. EWU's opponents will no doubt be more than happy to have BLM beat them.

replacing a buchanan winner will be a tall order as well. i wouldn't put too much stock in a freshman replacing one of the best defensive players EWU has ever had, 3-star recruit or not. sherritt was special. it would take a VERY talented and mature freshman to fill those shoes.

like i said though, EWU will no doubt be tough.

Replacing a Buchanan winner can't be that tough... Sherritt replaced Peach. And who knows, with the talented UW transfer DE/DT Andu Pulu coming in, Renard Williams should have an easier time getting to the QB. It's not too big of a reach to think we could have three Buchanan winners in 4 years. Didn't Cal Poly have three in three?

the confence will be decided on september 24th.

Agreed. :thumb:

Johnson Squared plus Washburn plus Williams/Pulu plus a crap load of physical, quick DE's with a bunch of playing time = I'm not too worried.

JC was special and his leadership needs to be replaced, but I expect either of the twins to be equally as productive. I will be dissappointed if we don't give up less points and less yards in 2011. :nod:

 

[flyingnail]

9 and 2 can turn to 4 and 7, poor start, injuries, and lack of chemistry, that being said, this group has the talent to repeat. It will be determined by the summer workouts, dedication to "team" and their maturity to avoid the hangover ! and this group of seniors ability to lead ! GOEAGS!

We have enough depth at most positions to overcome injuries. IMHO our coaching staff will guide the team around the mental minefields that await the National Champs. Team chemistry is always an uncertainty with a few drop downs coming in at key positions but your Sr. leadership will keep the train on the track to another trip to Frisco!
IF we loose the first game of the season it will be the last!!
GO :shock

losing your two best players + "hangover" factor + targets on your back = 8-3/7-4


i also don't like the fact EWU has only 4(!) home games....WTF?!

all things considered, EWU will still be a tough out. IMHO, in the BSC, it's MSU/EWU and everyone else. SAC is the best of "everyone else," while UM(and their 3-headed-back-up-QB monster) finish with a mediocre 6-5/5-6 record. you heard it here first!!!!

Don't forget though that we went 3-0 in games last year with TJ on the bench. Mitchell completed 68% of his passes (79-of-117) with 11 TDs to only 2 INTs in those three games for a passing efficiency rating of 162.0

I'd say there's a pretty good chance that our 3-star LB recruit Cody McCarthy will play as a true freshman too which would ease the loss of Sherritt. 8-3 or better. :thumb:

Then again, Baldwin's regular season record as HC at EWU:

2008: 6-5
2009: 8-3
2010: 9-2
2011: 10-1?

while the 3-0 record without TJ was impressive, it's hard to envision EWU being a better team without him. opposing defenses no longer have to account for the "x-factor" that was TJ. i like mario brown, he's a great player, but let's be real; he IS NOT taiwan jones. EWU's opponents will no doubt be more than happy to have BLM beat them.

replacing a buchanan winner will be a tall order as well. i wouldn't put too much stock in a freshman replacing one of the best defensive players EWU has ever had, 3-star recruit or not. sherritt was special. it would take a VERY talented and mature freshman to fill those shoes.

like i said though, EWU will no doubt be tough.

Replacing a Buchanan winner can't be that tough... Sherritt replaced Peach. And who knows, with the talented UW transfer DE/DT Andu Pulu coming in, Renard Williams should have an easier time getting to the QB. It's not too big of a reach to think we could have three Buchanan winners in 4 years. Didn't Cal Poly have three in three?

the confence will be decided on september 24th.

Agreed. :thumb:

Johnson Squared plus Washburn plus Williams/Pulu plus a crap load of physical, quick DE's with a bunch of playing time = I'm not too worried.

JC was special and his leadership needs to be replaced, but I expect either of the twins to be equally as productive. I will be dissappointed if we don't give up less points and less yards in 2011. :nod:

EAGLES

Gotta love it kalm ! is it labor day yet ?

 

[HannahO]

I'd say there's a pretty good chance that our 3-star LB recruit Cody McCarthy will play as a true freshman too which would ease the loss of Sherritt. 8-3 or better. :thumb:

Really? It's easy to forget that our Buchanan award winner, Sherritt, was fighting for playing time his first two years (just like most young players) and made most of his tackles on special teams early on ... He really came on in his last two years. Stats for JC:

'07 32 total tackles in 10 games
'08 54 in 8 games
'09 170 in 12 games
'10 176 in 15 games

McCarthy may play his freshmen year but it's just as likely that someone already on the roster will step up.

 

[kycardad]

8-3

 

[clawman1]

8-3

Who's the 3?

 

[LDopaPDX]

This is tough to predict, and I'd probably take 8-3 right now as a gimme. We are easily good enough to be 10-1 and at the top of the polls next year. Just the same, a bad loss early on against South Dakota and 1-6 to open the season or thereabouts is just as likely. I'd really have liked to see us lighten the load and schedule a home-game cupcake in week #2 just to allow to work on our rotation and lessen the injury potential.

 

[kalm]

9 and 2 can turn to 4 and 7, poor start, injuries, and lack of chemistry, that being said, this group has the talent to repeat. It will be determined by the summer workouts, dedication to "team" and their maturity to avoid the hangover ! and this group of seniors ability to lead ! GOEAGS!

We have enough depth at most positions to overcome injuries. IMHO our coaching staff will guide the team around the mental minefields that await the National Champs. Team chemistry is always an uncertainty with a few drop downs coming in at key positions but your Sr. leadership will keep the train on the track to another trip to Frisco!
IF we loose the first game of the season it will be the last!!
GO :shock

losing your two best players + "hangover" factor + targets on your back = 8-3/7-4


i also don't like the fact EWU has only 4(!) home games....WTF?!

all things considered, EWU will still be a tough out. IMHO, in the BSC, it's MSU/EWU and everyone else. SAC is the best of "everyone else," while UM(and their 3-headed-back-up-QB monster) finish with a mediocre 6-5/5-6 record. you heard it here first!!!!

Don't forget though that we went 3-0 in games last year with TJ on the bench. Mitchell completed 68% of his passes (79-of-117) with 11 TDs to only 2 INTs in those three games for a passing efficiency rating of 162.0

I'd say there's a pretty good chance that our 3-star LB recruit Cody McCarthy will play as a true freshman too which would ease the loss of Sherritt. 8-3 or better. :thumb:

Then again, Baldwin's regular season record as HC at EWU:

2008: 6-5
2009: 8-3
2010: 9-2
2011: 10-1?

while the 3-0 record without TJ was impressive, it's hard to envision EWU being a better team without him. opposing defenses no longer have to account for the "x-factor" that was TJ. i like mario brown, he's a great player, but let's be real; he IS NOT taiwan jones. EWU's opponents will no doubt be more than happy to have BLM beat them.

replacing a buchanan winner will be a tall order as well. i wouldn't put too much stock in a freshman replacing one of the best defensive players EWU has ever had, 3-star recruit or not. sherritt was special. it would take a VERY talented and mature freshman to fill those shoes.

like i said though, EWU will no doubt be tough.

Replacing a Buchanan winner can't be that tough... Sherritt replaced Peach. And who knows, with the talented UW transfer DE/DT Andu Pulu coming in, Renard Williams should have an easier time getting to the QB. It's not too big of a reach to think we could have three Buchanan winners in 4 years. Didn't Cal Poly have three in three?

the confence will be decided on september 24th.

Agreed. :thumb:

Johnson Squared plus Washburn plus Williams/Pulu plus a crap load of physical, quick DE's with a bunch of playing time = I'm not too worried.

JC was special and his leadership needs to be replaced, but I expect either of the twins to be equally as productive. I will be dissappointed if we don't give up less points and less yards in 2011. :nod:

EAGLES

Gotta love it kalm ! is it labor day yet ?

:mrgreen:

 

[EWURanger]

I'll go with 8-3. 9-2 or even 10-1 are just as possible with the talent this team is going to have, but I know how incredibly difficult its going to be to replicate the success we had this season. There's so many variables, but next years team has the potential to be even better than the 2010 team.