Weekly Prediction Thread: Cats at EWU

[grizzh8r]

I really don't know why you guys are in the least bit concerned.

Let me just say this. Neither QB is going to put up huge numbers.

Think about it

[LongTimeCatFan]

Serious

[Team10]

I really don't know why you guys are in the least bit concerned.

Let me just say this. Neither QB is going to put up huge numbers.

Think about it

QB is only one man. I plan on the entire Bobcat offense to put up numbers. HA

[grizzh8r]

Serious

Sorry, having a hard time coming up with an explanation why either one or both of these QB's won't absolutely go off this weekend. Both Defensive Secondaries are banged up... Weather is supposed to be cloudy, 45 and a light breeze (pretty good november football weather, all things considered)... Please enlighten us with your reasoning.

[catatac]

If we win the coin toss I'd like to see Ash & Co. choose to take the ball first to: 1. Put a score on the board first and 2. Keep their offense off the field. Give our defense a chance to calm their nerves before they go out and make VAJ run for his life. Cats win in a close one.

Bobcats 38
Eeeewww 37

I can see the positives of that... but I'm ALWAYS of the mindset to give them the ball first. Let our D come out fired out and make them go three and out and a punt, or better yet a TO, THEN get our O out there fired up and drive down for a TD. Plus I like getting the ball in the 2nd half. Of course we could always go Delaney style and give them the ball to start both halves...

[catatac]

Serious

Unless yo're thinking is that whenever games are hyped up to be high scoring affairs... it seems that more often than not, the reverse happens... and vice versa.

[LongTimeCatFan]

Serious

Unless yo're thinking is that whenever games are hyped up to be high scoring affairs... it seems that more often than not, the reverse happens... and vice versa.

That's certainly part of it, but not because either of these teams have stellar defenses.

Cody Kirk and Kyle Godecke are the difference in this game. Do I need to elaborate?

On the other side, it's awful difficult to stay accurate when you're sitting on the sidelines getting cold for 20 minutes.

Why do you think Colter thought we should have run the ball more at UNC?

Why do you think DMG was so inaccurate?

EWU's back end may be banged up, but their front 7 doesn't like power. They over pursue and they arent very big. Since the back end is banged up, there will be big run after big run after big run. If this game goes much different than our NAU game, I'll be surprised.

[Team10]

Montana State at Eastern Washington
Sat 11/9 Montana State +6 -120 +175 o66½ -120
3:10PM Eastern Washington -6 -120 -245 u66½ -120

[Htowngriz]

Serious

Unless yo're thinking is that whenever games are hyped up to be high scoring affairs... it seems that more often than not, the reverse happens... and vice versa.

That's certainly part of it, but not because either of these teams have stellar defenses.

Cody Kirk and Kyle Godecke are the difference in this game. Do I need to elaborate?

On the other side, it's awful difficult to stay accurate when you're sitting on the sidelines getting cold for 20 minutes.

Why do you think Colter thought we should have run the ball more at UNC?

Why do you think DMG was so inaccurate?

EWU's back end may be banged up, but their front 7 doesn't like power. They over pursue and they arent very big. Since the back end is banged up, there will be big run after big run after big run. If this game goes much different than our NAU game, I'll be surprised.

You really think you're going to hold EWU to around 7 points?

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Serious

Unless yo're thinking is that whenever games are hyped up to be high scoring affairs... it seems that more often than not, the reverse happens... and vice versa.

That's certainly part of it, but not because either of these teams have stellar defenses.

Cody Kirk and Kyle Godecke are the difference in this game. Do I need to elaborate?

On the other side, it's awful difficult to stay accurate when you're sitting on the sidelines getting cold for 20 minutes.

Why do you think Colter thought we should have run the ball more at UNC?

Why do you think DMG was so inaccurate?

EWU's back end may be banged up, but their front 7 doesn't like power. They over pursue and they arent very big. Since the back end is banged up, there will be big run after big run after big run. If this game goes much different than our NAU game, I'll be surprised.

Not a lot of truth to any of that, at least regarding EWU. We match up well with power... Pulu pretty much shut down the Griz to well below their average. We're not a good matchup with speedy option teams like SHSU. Plus, we usually get up on the scoreboard so fast and frequently that teams start to abandon the run. FWIW, we only allow 9 yards more on the ground per game in conference than the leader (SUU - 104). Not a good idea to limit your possessions by running the ball when facing an offense as potent as ours.

[Bobcat Sig]

Montana State at Eastern Washington
Sat 11/9 Montana State +6 -120 +175 o66½ -120
3:10PM Eastern Washington -6 -120 -245 u66½ -120

If I'm reading that correctly, the blood rug birds are favored by 6?

[LongTimeCatFan]

Serious

Unless yo're thinking is that whenever games are hyped up to be high scoring affairs... it seems that more often than not, the reverse happens... and vice versa.

That's certainly part of it, but not because either of these teams have stellar defenses.

Cody Kirk and Kyle Godecke are the difference in this game. Do I need to elaborate?

On the other side, it's awful difficult to stay accurate when you're sitting on the sidelines getting cold for 20 minutes.

Why do you think Colter thought we should have run the ball more at UNC?

Why do you think DMG was so inaccurate?

EWU's back end may be banged up, but their front 7 doesn't like power. They over pursue and they arent very big. Since the back end is banged up, there will be big run after big run after big run. If this game goes much different than our NAU game, I'll be surprised.

Not a lot of truth to any of that, at least regarding EWU. We match up well with power... Pulu pretty much shut down the Griz to well below their average. We're not a good matchup with speedy option teams like SHSU. Plus, we usually get up on the scoreboard so fast and frequently that teams start to abandon the run. FWIW, we only allow 9 yards more on the ground per game in conference than the leader (SUU - 104). Not a good idea to limit your possessions by running the ball when facing an offense as potent as ours.

I didn't see much power from the Griz in your game. A lot of Iso and off-tackle, but not power. I could be wrong though.

[LongTimeCatFan]

Serious

Unless yo're thinking is that whenever games are hyped up to be high scoring affairs... it seems that more often than not, the reverse happens... and vice versa.

That's certainly part of it, but not because either of these teams have stellar defenses.

Cody Kirk and Kyle Godecke are the difference in this game. Do I need to elaborate?

On the other side, it's awful difficult to stay accurate when you're sitting on the sidelines getting cold for 20 minutes.

Why do you think Colter thought we should have run the ball more at UNC?

Why do you think DMG was so inaccurate?

EWU's back end may be banged up, but their front 7 doesn't like power. They over pursue and they arent very big. Since the back end is banged up, there will be big run after big run after big run. If this game goes much different than our NAU game, I'll be surprised.

You really think you're going to hold EWU to around 7 points?

Nah, they'll get 3 or 4 scores, but its not going to be in the 40's for points.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Serious

Unless yo're thinking is that whenever games are hyped up to be high scoring affairs... it seems that more often than not, the reverse happens... and vice versa.

That's certainly part of it, but not because either of these teams have stellar defenses.

Cody Kirk and Kyle Godecke are the difference in this game. Do I need to elaborate?

On the other side, it's awful difficult to stay accurate when you're sitting on the sidelines getting cold for 20 minutes.

Why do you think Colter thought we should have run the ball more at UNC?

Why do you think DMG was so inaccurate?

EWU's back end may be banged up, but their front 7 doesn't like power. They over pursue and they arent very big. Since the back end is banged up, there will be big run after big run after big run. If this game goes much different than our NAU game, I'll be surprised.

You really think you're going to hold EWU to around 7 points?

Nah, they'll get 3 or 4 scores, but its not going to be in the 40's for points.

Avatar bet on that? I think we score 40 or more.

[LongTimeCatFan]

Serious

Unless yo're thinking is that whenever games are hyped up to be high scoring affairs... it seems that more often than not, the reverse happens... and vice versa.

That's certainly part of it, but not because either of these teams have stellar defenses.

Cody Kirk and Kyle Godecke are the difference in this game. Do I need to elaborate?

On the other side, it's awful difficult to stay accurate when you're sitting on the sidelines getting cold for 20 minutes.

Why do you think Colter thought we should have run the ball more at UNC?

Why do you think DMG was so inaccurate?

EWU's back end may be banged up, but their front 7 doesn't like power. They over pursue and they arent very big. Since the back end is banged up, there will be big run after big run after big run. If this game goes much different than our NAU game, I'll be surprised.

You really think you're going to hold EWU to around 7 points?

Nah, they'll get 3 or 4 scores, but its not going to be in the 40's for points.

Avatar bet on that? I think we score 40 or more.

Beer or cash, how much?

[luckyirishguy25]

It's going to be all about getting pressure on VA. If we can get pressure on him we'll be okay, otherwise it could be a long day.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Serious

Unless yo're thinking is that whenever games are hyped up to be high scoring affairs... it seems that more often than not, the reverse happens... and vice versa.

That's certainly part of it, but not because either of these teams have stellar defenses.

Cody Kirk and Kyle Godecke are the difference in this game. Do I need to elaborate?

On the other side, it's awful difficult to stay accurate when you're sitting on the sidelines getting cold for 20 minutes.

Why do you think Colter thought we should have run the ball more at UNC?

Why do you think DMG was so inaccurate?

EWU's back end may be banged up, but their front 7 doesn't like power. They over pursue and they arent very big. Since the back end is banged up, there will be big run after big run after big run. If this game goes much different than our NAU game, I'll be surprised.

You really think you're going to hold EWU to around 7 points?

Nah, they'll get 3 or 4 scores, but its not going to be in the 40's for points.

Avatar bet on that? I think we score 40 or more.

Beer or cash, how much?

Avatar... winner chooses, loser uses it until a NC is crowned?

[LongTimeCatFan]

Serious

Unless yo're thinking is that whenever games are hyped up to be high scoring affairs... it seems that more often than not, the reverse happens... and vice versa.

That's certainly part of it, but not because either of these teams have stellar defenses.

Cody Kirk and Kyle Godecke are the difference in this game. Do I need to elaborate?

On the other side, it's awful difficult to stay accurate when you're sitting on the sidelines getting cold for 20 minutes.

Why do you think Colter thought we should have run the ball more at UNC?

Why do you think DMG was so inaccurate?

EWU's back end may be banged up, but their front 7 doesn't like power. They over pursue and they arent very big. Since the back end is banged up, there will be big run after big run after big run. If this game goes much different than our NAU game, I'll be surprised.

You really think you're going to hold EWU to around 7 points?

Nah, they'll get 3 or 4 scores, but its not going to be in the 40's for points.

Avatar bet on that? I think we score 40 or more.

Beer or cash, how much?

Avatar... winner chooses, loser uses it until a NC is crowned?

Avatar is for children.

Beer or Cash.

How much? I don't want to put you out so I'm asking you.

Man up and put your money where your mouth is. I'm game.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Serious

Unless yo're thinking is that whenever games are hyped up to be high scoring affairs... it seems that more often than not, the reverse happens... and vice versa.

That's certainly part of it, but not because either of these teams have stellar defenses.

Cody Kirk and Kyle Godecke are the difference in this game. Do I need to elaborate?

On the other side, it's awful difficult to stay accurate when you're sitting on the sidelines getting cold for 20 minutes.

Why do you think Colter thought we should have run the ball more at UNC?

Why do you think DMG was so inaccurate?

EWU's back end may be banged up, but their front 7 doesn't like power. They over pursue and they arent very big. Since the back end is banged up, there will be big run after big run after big run. If this game goes much different than our NAU game, I'll be surprised.

You really think you're going to hold EWU to around 7 points?

Nah, they'll get 3 or 4 scores, but its not going to be in the 40's for points.

Avatar bet on that? I think we score 40 or more.

Beer or cash, how much?

Avatar... winner chooses, loser uses it until a NC is crowned?

Avatar is for children.

Beer or Cash.

How much? I don't want to put you out so I'm asking you.

Man up and put your money where your mouth is. I'm game.

We don't live close enough for beer, and I'm spending the only extra cash I have on this upcoming weekend. Guess you're SOL.

[LongTimeCatFan]

Serious

Unless yo're thinking is that whenever games are hyped up to be high scoring affairs... it seems that more often than not, the reverse happens... and vice versa.

That's certainly part of it, but not because either of these teams have stellar defenses.

Cody Kirk and Kyle Godecke are the difference in this game. Do I need to elaborate?

On the other side, it's awful difficult to stay accurate when you're sitting on the sidelines getting cold for 20 minutes.

Why do you think Colter thought we should have run the ball more at UNC?

Why do you think DMG was so inaccurate?

EWU's back end may be banged up, but their front 7 doesn't like power. They over pursue and they arent very big. Since the back end is banged up, there will be big run after big run after big run. If this game goes much different than our NAU game, I'll be surprised.

You really think you're going to hold EWU to around 7 points?

Nah, they'll get 3 or 4 scores, but its not going to be in the 40's for points.

Avatar bet on that? I think we score 40 or more.

Beer or cash, how much?

Avatar... winner chooses, loser uses it until a NC is crowned?

Avatar is for children.

Beer or Cash.

How much? I don't want to put you out so I'm asking you.

Man up and put your money where your mouth is. I'm game.

We don't live close enough for beer, and I'm spending the only extra cash I have on this upcoming weekend. Guess you're SOL.

I'll be at the game too, but that's ok.

I figured as much.

You would probably welch anyway