WSJ took a completely different approach in their rankings this year and other than the ivys, the prestigious public’s dropped way and I mean way down. As I recall the basic criteria was how much the earning power increased after graduation - must of been previous cohorts demographics or something and I think included debt to pay off in that assessment.

I watched the EWU- SELA game on-demand. It was a very close game and the score was not indicative of how close it was. SELA qb threw a horrible ball for easy pick on their last drive as Eastern had just gone ahead deep in their own territory so eastern got a bonus score. Eastern qb is mobile but his throwing accuracy was very erratic, plus he throws dangerous passes. He threw only 1 interception but threw many that were pickable. I think that is due to lack of experience. Eastern o-line looked good. They play like a typical eastern team - spread offense and a lot of pace. I saw many times when it appeared they did not have 7 on the line of scrimmage - primarily because their O-line formed a chevron so the tackles were nearly 2 yards off the ball. I think they do this to get a jump in pass protection. I am guessing the refs allow this if you are a tackle - but clearly not on the line of scrimmage. I don’t think eastern’s defense is as good as the Tbirds - maybe small sample size - but Eastern has never really been known for their defense. It is better than last year’s which was abysmal. I am hoping for the Ags defense to shake up their young qb a bit and get some picks - and of course pick up the offensive production. I really don’t like that program - just don’t think they have much class.

Agree to all your thoughts. We seem to need a tall, speedy, or at least speedy wide out. We have good short distance receivers, but seem to lack a real go to guy for deeper passes. SUU defensive line was very stout against the run. I think better than most big sky teams.

totally agree. DBs were playlng way off the receivers and I think in a zone defense so easy as pie to complete 10 yarders at will. Defense was great for 3 quarters then got too soft IMO. It’s ok to do this if you are up 3 scores and late in game.

Lan Larison again. Gut check game.

Fortunately it was a poor on-side kick

you were prescient.

Oh boy. Not over.

Too easy going down the field for sUU

Don’t play back too mich and make it easy to go down the field.

Don’t know why they pulled Larison on third down.

Great hit by Conners.

No. 8 is killing the Ags.

No.

That was a face mask on Conners on the TD run.

Glad we got a couple of field goals. Wish we would have had three. Secondary is taking their lumps this second half.

Need another score at this point is take a field goal.

probably so that 2 field goals and a TD don’t beat you, but ya, going for two wouldn’t have been bad.

You could see Larison kick it into the next gear to blow by the last guy.

Great catch! Not to mention the run.

SUU has the dropsies tonight.