The Cal Poly guys were floored by one of his punts.

Turnovers also key. And look at the huge play / hike to the TE / FB, key. I think LL, CC, Hutton breaking loose another leg.

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Chancellor May already chopped away at our core 7 principles, gutted the teacher-coach philosophy and physical education.

Two conferences battling for them.

Football Scoop: The latest round of FBS realignment could hinge on a school that's not even in FBS

https://footballscoop.com/news/latest-round-realignment-conference-usa-sun-belt-james-madison

I listened to most of the game on the radio. Did Hastings have good protection most of the night?

I think a Maee or Toki is an interesting idea bc of their size and effectiveness. It's the trenches. We're not asking them to punt.

I guess Rolf B wasn't fast enough. :razz:

It appears our short passing game opens up the run, not the opposite.

I sensed a deep throw or two spread the defense out.

Why not try some new trick plays vs NAU - to keep EWU and Sac busy.

Radio team asserted that Thorpe may be our best receiver - if so, more PT please.

I agree, PT for Hastings critical. His second start, HR has had over 20.

Can Hastings, Magic, or Crawford Quick kick?

If the O line is that thin, can we tap a D lineman? Move Chubba Maee - Moore League Offensive Lineman of the Year in high school - to Guard? At least try him in 2-3 practices. 6'2", 347 pounds. Even for 1 - 2 series. Would likely fire up the trench guys, and better for average height QBs. Try it at NAU. Or Princeton Toki for same.

If one has hands, maybe even "The Frig" action at FB. William The Refrigerator Perry.

https://youtu.be/ITeozxHXzVE

Martini also earned a Super Bowl ring. He may have also played baseball for the Ags.

https://www.raiders.com/history/all-time-roster/bios-m/rich-martini

Rich Martini had similar NFL numbers, and added 2 TD catches.

Interesting point. Rec Hall was a great place to excercise in the winter.

Barriere (sp?) is amazing. EWU becomes beatable when he leaves.

Don't run a kick back from the end zone with 5 guys bearing down on you.

A 4 year comparison - updated. (Added partial year to for Hawk.)

Bob Biggs
Overall ............... League
6-5.......................3-1
6-5.......................3-1
4-7.......................1-3
4-7.......................3-5 (first year, Big Sky)
20-24 (.455) .......10-10 (.500)

Ron Gould
Overall ............... League
5-7.......................5-3
2-9.......................1-7
2-9.......................2-6
3-8.......................2-6
12-33 (.267) .......10-22 (.312)

Dan Hawkins
Overall ............... League
5-6.......................3-5
10-3.....................7-1
5-7.......................3-5
3-2.......................3-2
7-1.......................4-1 *partial year*
30-19 (.612) .......20-14 (.588)

By winning percentage.

Hawkins 30-19 (.612) .......20-14 (.588) *partial year*
Biggs .....20-24 (.455) .......10-10 (.500)
Gould .....12-33 (.267) .......10-22 (.312)

Average Big Sky wins per year.

Hawkins ........4 (not updated)
Biggs .............3
Gould..............2.5
(RG, last 3).....1.6

Years - Winning record in league.

Hawkins ........3
Biggs .............2
Gould..............1


(Hopefully, my math & stats are correct.)

EWU not invincible this year.

Squeaked out a win over WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, 62 - 56.

Beat Montana 34 - 28, at home.

Lost to Weber, 35 - 34, at home.

2018 we had Keelan Doss and Jake Maier. We also had bang-bang uptempo offense where we hit San Jose State and maybe San Diego State instantly.

Our defense seems stout this year, they may have an edge.

Kudos to Hastings and Cody Hawkins for a very successful passing game. Coach Hawk lauded our depth, 2 weeks should be enough time for OL Coach Mike Cody to sync the offensive line and move a player, if needed. If we need to play 3 QBs, so be it. Next man up.

P.S. Saw a clip of Coach Ron Gould coaching with a cane. I hope Coach is doing well.

BART.

Hastings last night
28 of 34, 82.5%, 1 INT, 2 TDs, 147.7 QB Rating.

Rodriguez 98 of 165, 59%, 5 INT, 7 TDs, 1191 yds, 128 QB Rating

Hastings 58 of 89, 65%, 3 INT, 3 TDs, 497 yds, 116.46 QB Rating

Coach Hawkins may be a tad optimistic saying this is our best team ever. Two O lineman down seems to have thrown us off, the QB position is so critical, and it remains a question mark. 2018 squad was special.

Good point by DK and Marsh - if Thorpe is so valuable, can't we play him as a big WR?

What was that play?

LOVED the snap to the 3rd string tight end. Huge!

More trick plays. We have the unbalanced line left on the goal line, with TT. Why not flip it right side 5, left side 2?

Hastings has had 2 starts.15 of 27 vs Idaho w one TD.

Last night college start # 2 - 28 of 34, 82.5% completion rate and 2 TDs when his protection was below average. Passer rating 147.7. Hard to knock that.

I would argue we haven't seen everything Hastings can do. He seems more mobile than Maier.

We have a better bead on HR. He started a year in junior college, spot duty, 5 spring starts and 6 this year? 11 starts total, plus 10 or so junior college starts, so 20 college starts. Hastings has had 2.