I just got home from Spokane. The amount of smoke in the valley, extending to the bay as seen from the air is daunting. I’m a pilot and am accustom to flying around forest fires, its something you need to learn if you want to get from point A to B in California. But this fire is unreal, i have never seen this amount of particulates and poor visibility.

Having a playing field is one issue, practicing for the game is another factor.

I really believe the single most decisive element in this game was their D line. They made Maier rush his passes, they were tough against the run, got the 3 and outs, resulting in our D being on the field a long time.

For what ever reason, air quality in the Davis/Woodland area is often better then Sac. Maybe the delta breeze?

BTW, this score spread could have been worse if it wasnt for our punter. He was a real bright spot today for the Aggies. The EW fans sitting around me were very impressed with him. Too bad we needed him so many times.

yeah, EW is graduating like 24 seniors, many of which are 6 year guys. They arereally good amd physical. Without taking anything away from them, the shear cold had to affect our guys. There were a lot of near misses, ball handling issues, that must of been a factor for a bunch of CA guys.

Got beat by a better team. EW has good team speed, very physical, and their D line controlled it. And it was freakin cold, much colder then what the temperature showed. We had a hard time stopping their sweeps, they seemed to make the cut. Doss took some big hits, as did Harrel.

Stadium is playing loud music right when Maier is taking snap. Isn’t that a penalty? Ags look flat

It’s COLD

Got my layers on and a pocket full of hand and toe warmers to share.

Ha, i just got back from the store with the same. They help!

Caught some interviews on the local news channels last night with eagles players. They are a cocky bunch. The coach seems very complimentary of the Aggies.

Good morning from Spokane. 27 degrees, overcast, visibility < 0.1 miles.. Everyone is talking about this game, from the rental car agent to the checker at the store. Had a nice visit last night with some of the players parents. Go Ags!

Wheels up!

wow, snow was not in the forecast. Ive been checking it daily. Glad i packed a variety of warm coats.

yep, agree on all points. Each of those backs has their unique forte.

Good news from the Enterprise: https://www.davisenterprise.com/sports/ucd-football-ready-for-eastern-washington-inferno/


“Notes: Ulonzo Gilliam, UCD’s leading rusher with 558 yards, is expected back Saturday after missing all but two plays last week with an undisclosed injury ”

btw, I never noticed we could quote text. Sorely missing from these boards, but maybe it's not a new feature

For me it only works on my computer but not on mobile devices.

Between the eagles boards and their obscure little newspaper, they seem to be trying to stir up controversy.

Aggies needle Eagles on Twitter
“Leave no doubt” has been EWU’s credo since before the season and has been widely published on marketing signs and used as a Twitter hashtag campaign.

He’s starring at a relatively obscure school in a town 15 miles west of the nearest city, Sacramento.

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/nov/07/eastern-washington-notebook-uc-davis-star-receiver/

All in all a very unpredictable meeting of two potentially explosive teams. I think either team might blow out the other. I can see almost anything happening except a low scoring game.

Exactly my thoughts as well. Very difficult to prognosticate this one.

Interview, Coach Best

https://www.pscp.tv/w/brOnFnR3LTI2MDk5MjY5NnwxUGxKUXlXb3BRTkpFQe-CGP0UvN0qQ2dquMarXGEAfxanQmBlKHLVWBhrZBY=