Eastern Washington pregame thread

[barnwintersportsengelstad]

Start out the game like Vigen used to. Get the defense running sideways the first quarter of the game. Then start running downhill. No more 320 guy by the time the 4th quarter rolls around. I miss Vigen's play calling...

Vigen called a good game.

[BisonNeil]

Vigen called a good game.

Towards the end of his tenure as an OC here, yes. But you and others must have a relatively short memory.

[bruinbison]

Eastern Washington depth chart - also includes news of a suspension of a starting cb

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/201...s-redemption-/

Gamboa suspended indefinitely
Senior CB Victor Gamboa has been suspended indefinitely from the team for an undisclosed “violation of team rules,” coach Aaron Best said on Monday. Gamboa, a fixture in the secondary for three years with 22 career starts, is practicing with the team but will not make the trip for the season opener at Texas Tech. “We’ve talked about where he needs to go from here,” said Best, who said the suspension is indefinite.

[bruinbison]

This is the original post showing the Eagles offensive line

Here is how the Eagles O-line is shaping up. Looks like 5 returning starters, with some players switching spots on the front 5. (IIRC EWU had to replace all 5 starters last season)

LT - Nick Ellison - 6' 6" 310 - JR - starter at RT last season
LG - Tristen Taylor - 6' 6" 315 - Soph - starter at LT last season
C - Spencer Blackburn - 6' 2" 285 - JR - returning All Big Sky 2nd team
RG - Matt Meyer - 6' 5" 310 - JR - returning starter
RT - Chris Schlichting - 6' 5" 300 - Soph - starter at LG last season

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/201...ensive-lineme/

Here is the revamped O-Line, according to the article in the post above this one

Offensive line: The Eagles had to move some pieces after the mid-camp departure of starting left tackle Nick Ellison. His replacement is former starting RT Chris Schlichting, who in turn is replaced by former backup Kaleb Levao. The inside is unchanged: Tristen Taylor will start at left guard, Spencer Blackburn at center and Matt Meyer at right guard

LT - Chris Schlichting - 6' 5" 300 - Soph - starter at LG last season
LG - Tristen Taylor - 6' 6" 315 - Soph - starter at LT last season
C - Spencer Blackburn - 6' 2" 285 - JR - returning All Big Sky 2nd team
RG - Matt Meyer - 6' 5" 310 - JR - returning starter
RT - Kaleb Levao - 6' 4" 290 - JR - started 1 game at RT during FCS playoffs last season - moved from DL to OL, played in 14 games

[bruinbison]

As mentioned elsewhere by EC8CH, EWU's Eastern Washington / Texas Tech thread got a little entertainment going, starting at page 13

http://bigskyfans.com/eagles/viewtop...4571&start=240

[FFBison]

As mentioned elsewhere by EC8CH, EWU's Eastern Washington / Texas Tech thread got a little entertainment going, starting at page 13

http://bigskyfans.com/eagles/viewtop...4571&start=240

That was a fun read!

[Bison4peat]

That was a fun read!

Thanks for posting. That is better than average.

[SoCalBison]

According to Sagarin, even playing at Texas Tech, Bison would be a 1.5 point favorite.

[ZHerd]

I'll be surprised if EW doesn't look considerably better next sat.

[Bison 4 Life]

I'll be surprised if EW doesn't look considerably better next sat.

Better, but still not good enough.