LDopaPDX said:I don't like to pick scores, but I'm usually pretty good at figuring out how styles impact the game.
With VA in and at least somewhat healthy, I don't think Griz pressure causes too many problems and the Eagles are much better vertically than with West. With West in, the Eagles aren't much of a downfield threat and will allow Montana to stack the box and throw odd-man rushes forward every play. West will need additional blocker with him at all times as he struggles with pressure. The Eagle running game will get some yards either way, but not enough to ring up a ton of points.
I know Montana's offense has figured all the ways to inflict pain on the Eagle D, so I expect a lot of misdirection. The Eagle D will struggle with it and give up some points. If JJ can find success downfield against a struggling secondary, the Montana offense might see their best outing of the year. Unfortunately for UM, I don't think JJ has an ability to do it.
With West in, I'd make the Griz a very slight favorite... With Vernon in, I'd make Eastern a double-digit fave.
Obviously not having Hendo hurts in that regard, but Jones and Haynes both have the ability to stretch the field and the hands/strength to go up and get jump balls.LDopaPDX said:Do you really believe your QB and receivers do a good job in vertical routes? I've seen a handful of Griz games this year and haven't seen it. That's not to say it never happens, but I'm not seeing the type of deep threat for long yardage that Eastern poses with VA. The numbers seem to bear that out. That said, he could look a lot better against an Eagle D that has looked rotten in a few outings this year.
As an Eastern fan, I'm more worried about what he does with his feet than what he does with his arm...
marceagfan5 said:VA is questionable and a game time decision, that CERTAINLY means he is playing on Saturday...
Little brothers.... spoken like somebody living vicariously through eagle football players 2012 to present, while trying to supress the memories of a 1 and 4 record against the Griz during their career. [emoji12]FormerEag said:
grizfnz said:Little brothers.... spoken like somebody living vicariously through eagle football players 2012 to present, while trying to supress the memories of a 1 and 4 record against the Griz during their career. [emoji12]FormerEag said:
Htowngriz said:Obviously not having Hendo hurts in that regard, but Jones and Haynes both have the ability to stretch the field and the hands/strength to go up and get jump balls.LDopaPDX said:Do you really believe your QB and receivers do a good job in vertical routes? I've seen a handful of Griz games this year and haven't seen it. That's not to say it never happens, but I'm not seeing the type of deep threat for long yardage that Eastern poses with VA. The numbers seem to bear that out. That said, he could look a lot better against an Eagle D that has looked rotten in a few outings this year.
As an Eastern fan, I'm more worried about what he does with his feet than what he does with his arm...
talon38 said:With back up QB Jordan West EWU WINS by a mere 4 points, with VA , it may not even be close, but it always is, so by 7
talon38 said:This one will get us going, which has no bearing on the game, but fun to look at, GRIZ 18-15 over UND ( field goal as time ran out to win). Ewu 54-3 over UND, and that was with 12:10 left in the 4th. And your coming to the INFERNO---PAIN, lol!! I'll bet this piss off the GRIZ faithfull. Should be a really good and close game though, GRIZ are ALWAYS tough! Good luck in all seriousness to both teams, but more to the EAGS. Welcome GRIZ TO our tailgates.
Big G said:Eastern 31
Griz 12
Our offense is what it is, if Adams plays it will be worse than my predicted score.