SeattleBobcat said:
You're right.
Signed Bewildered
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EWU scrimmage
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You're right.
Signed Bewildered
marceagfan5
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HookedonGriz said:
No, I think there will be a drop off, but I also think the defense will be improved, much improved and I don't think the offensive drop off will be nearly as much as what people think...
Kupp can't be replaced, but if you look at what his backup did last year when Kupp went down against NDSU and UNI, you'd be optimistic about EWU's receivers. Stiles absolutely abused NDSU last year in the 2nd half (8 catches for 160+) and Eastern arguably had the best receiver recruiting class in the FCS the past 2 years. How that translates to productivity is another argument, but its easy to be optimistic.
BadlandsGrizFan
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The only thing that really matters is if they still run the old "Get 10 yards behind the other teams safeties" play anymore.
If they continue to run that consistently this year I think they'll be fine.
If they continue to run that consistently this year I think they'll be fine.
EWU may not miss a beat after losing their coach and best player . I mean look at us for example. We lost Mick Delaney and Jordan Johnson who 2 years in a row led us to early round exits in the playoffs. We lose both of them and what do we go and do...Stitt gets us right back in there for another early exit. Anything is possible.
Sam A. Blitz
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Kind of like our scrimmages, I don't know if EWU's scrimmage really provides much foresight on how good they will be this year. I think we are overestimating the loss of Kupp. He was an excellent player (arguably the best WR in BCS history, IMO), but receiver isn't their challenge. Losing their HC and coordinators and having a less effective OL will be there biggest concern. Baldwin and his coordinators were excellent game strategists and that is difficult to replace, especially if you have OL concerns.I think EWU will lose a couple BSC games this year because of that.
I'd be more worried if I were an ewooo fan (Dear Lord, thank you SOOO much) about their offensive line. They just had a starter up and leave the program (Ellison).
In the scrimmage they couldn't run the ball and gave up a handful of sacks. While I'm certain they defense has improved some, that has to be concerning. You can have the greatest receivers in the world, but Gubrud isn't going to hit many of them lying on his ass.
In the scrimmage they couldn't run the ball and gave up a handful of sacks. While I'm certain they defense has improved some, that has to be concerning. You can have the greatest receivers in the world, but Gubrud isn't going to hit many of them lying on his ass.
Ursa Major said:
I LOLed.....but it works.
signedbewildered said:
:thumb:
BigSkyChamp
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AZGrizFan said:
3 WR's in the NFL.
Shaq Hill - Texans
Kendrick Bourne - 49ers
Cooper Kupp - Rams
mtgrizfankb
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Looks like more lackluster yesterday from EWU. Scored two TDs but one off a blown coverage. 2 ints. 6 sacks and no running game in sight. Grubbard will still be excellent but WR drops, bad routes and terrible oline play seeming to trend. This is all from a buddy who is an EWU diehard. Usually he doesn't admit when things are ugly over there. To be fair, things haven't been ugly in a long time.
go96griz said:
Ouch that one hurts. he was a good player. Sounds like a shit show over there.