AJS Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 Heading into the first bye week, seems like a good time to dig into where the team is at. Record wise, they are where they need to be at 2-1. Comparing this year to last year, I felt last year at this time we knew what we had. This year, I really have no idea. That's a good thing, given the very similar results. This team offensively I really feel hasn't even scratched the service of their potential. That's pretty obvious when you're installing a new offense and you've played 3 different QBs (not in garbage time) through 3 games. Good news is it sounds like Ketteringham will be back for EWU. Let these guys find a rhythm and see what they can do. See what their potential is when the defense isn't teeing off on the run game. On defense, the D-line won't be where it was last year, but given how many guys are new at that position, it's a unit that has a lot of room for growth. I think they've been fine so far. Overall, this is a very good unit. Quote
nodak651 Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 Is Grover injured? They were saying that Schuster was a 4th stringer on the TV broadcast. Grover is fine though, right? Quote
sioux24/7 Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 16 minutes ago, nodak651 said: Is Grover injured? They were saying that Schuster was a 4th stringer on the TV broadcast. Grover is fine though, right? Grover looked fine on the sideline. I think the coaching staff thinks Tommy gives them a better chance to win. Quote
nodak651 Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 5 hours ago, sioux24/7 said: Grover looked fine on the sideline. I think the coaching staff thinks Tommy gives them a better chance to win. Thanks. Thats what I figured because he was listed as the backup on the depth chart, and there wasnt any Grover news. Quote
Mama Sue Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 Is Ewa tough??? What are their strengths and what can we do to capitalize on their weaknesses.... Quote
ND1 Posted September 17, 2019 Posted September 17, 2019 21 minutes ago, Mama Sue said: Is Ewa tough??? What are their strengths and what can we do to capitalize on their weaknesses.... Just saw this on Twitter....EWU’s best player on a struggling defense was injured during the JSU game and should add on crutches #FCS Quote
CMSioux Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 I like to think we have a chance but history shows that we've been destroyed by teams that have their best players on the sidelines. Quote
F'n Hawks Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 33 minutes ago, CMSioux said: I like to think we have a chance but history shows that we've been destroyed by teams that have their best players on the sidelines. Playing at Eastern Washington has never been good in recent years, hopefully that changes this time around. Quote
UNDColorado Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 Just now, F'n Hawks said: Playing at Eastern Washington has never been good in recent years, hopefully that changes this time around. We're due! 3 Quote
Dustin Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 How many times have we played Eastern Washington, and have we won any of those games? Quote
Sioux94 Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 47 minutes ago, Dustin said: How many times have we played Eastern Washington, and have we won any of those games? We have not beaten them since joining the Big Sky, and a few of the games they completely blew us out. We need a pelt from them this year before we leave the Big Sky. They kind of think we are a joke since they usually smoke us every year. Playing the duel threat QB in SH was good prep for Eastern. They are gonna score some points, but maybe if we can keep them in the low to mid 30’s we can out score them. Will need some of this tipped balls to go our way too Quote
geaux_sioux Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 Something based off of this would make a sweet uni Quote
TBR Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 It would be good if EWU has an emotionally charged last minute win over Idaho this weekend so that we become a trap game for them. Playing in Cheney we will need all the help we can get. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 17 minutes ago, TBR said: It would be good if EWU has an emotionally charged last minute win over Idaho this weekend so that we become a trap game for them. Playing in Cheney we will need all the help we can get. Really curious to see how our secondary handles their offense. Our corner play has been pretty solid so far. This will be the true litmus test for them. 1 Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 14 hours ago, Dustin said: How many times have we played Eastern Washington, and have we won any of those games? Not sure how many times we have played them, but here are the last 4 games. It's been a nightmare playing them in Cheney!! 2012 (Cheney) L 55 - 17 2013 (GF) L 35 - 14 2014 (Cheney) L 54 - 3 2017 (GF) L 21 - 14 Quote
Sioux>Bison Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 Why are we rushing to get Kett back? Wouldn’t we be better off letting Tommy work with the offense for 2 weeks and let Kett heal up better. Kett could easily go down again and we are left again with our backup taking the reins half way through a big game. Give Tommy the chance to start the next couple games and give Kett a rest. Quote
Sioux>Bison Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, TBR said: It would be good if EWU has an emotionally charged last minute win over Idaho this weekend so that we become a trap game for them. Playing in Cheney we will need all the help we can get. Idaho is good now they almost beat Wyoming last week....... trap game lol! Quote
UNDColorado Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 Just now, Sioux>Bison said: Why are we rushing to get Kett back? Wouldn’t we be better off letting Tommy work with the offense for 2 weeks and let Kett heal up better. Kett could easily go down again and we are left again with our backup taking the reins half way through a big game. Give Tommy the chance to start the next couple games and give Kett a rest. They will both be getting reps with the number 1 offense this week and next. They both need them. Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Sioux>Bison said: Why are we rushing to get Kett back? Wouldn’t we be better off letting Tommy work with the offense for 2 weeks and let Kett heal up better. Kett could easily go down again and we are left again with our backup taking the reins half way through a big game. Give Tommy the chance to start the next couple games and give Kett a rest. We play arguable the two best teams in the Big Sky and two of the best teams in the country. Need to put out best players out there to have a chance to win these games. If Kett is ready he should play. He will have more success against EWU. Quote
TBR Posted September 18, 2019 Posted September 18, 2019 If Schuster gives UND the best chance to win I hope the coaches play him. Trying to save him for four years from now involves too many assumptions such as his being healthy and even still on the team at any projected date in the future. 2 Quote
Sioux>Bison Posted September 19, 2019 Posted September 19, 2019 8 hours ago, Siouxperfan7 said: We play arguable the two best teams in the Big Sky and two of the best teams in the country. Need to put out best players out there to have a chance to win these games. If Kett is ready he should play. He will have more success against EWU. This coaching staff has been know to let players come back too soon. If Kett isn’t 90% he is going to be a crutch, we need a mobile QB. He isn’t Aaron Rodgers who can play on one leg. Quote
Sioux94 Posted September 19, 2019 Posted September 19, 2019 8 hours ago, TBR said: If Schuster gives UND the best chance to win I hope the coaches play him. Trying to save him for four years from now involves too many assumptions such as his being healthy and even still on the team at any projected date in the future. I don't think the coaches will hesitate to play Schuster if they feel it's the best for the team right now. For one, he could play the next two games and still have 1 more game left. Also if Zimm is out the rest of the year, I'd say pretty good chance Schuster's shirt will get burned unless Kett stays healthy the rest of the year after he comes back. I think they realize how the last few years are and know we need to win now. And I agree, too many assumptions as to what things could be like in 4 years. Quote
iramurphy Posted September 19, 2019 Posted September 19, 2019 23 minutes ago, Sioux>Bison said: This coaching staff has been know to let players come back too soon. If Kett isn’t 90% he is going to be a crutch, we need a mobile QB. He isn’t Aaron Rodgers who can play on one leg. Coaching staff doesn’t let anyone play who isn’t cleared by medical staff. I’m not sure who you are referring to. 1 Quote
Sioux>Bison Posted September 19, 2019 Posted September 19, 2019 9 hours ago, iramurphy said: Coaching staff doesn’t let anyone play who isn’t cleared by medical staff. I’m not sure who you are referring to. Medically cleared doesn’t mean they are ready to play. No way Kett should have dressed last game. Quote
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