December, 2010
Dear Eagle Family,
What a tremendously exciting time to be an Eagle…for the first time in the history of Eastern Washington University, our football program is ranked 1st in the nation in both the coaches and Sports Network FCS Poll.
1. Eastern Washington Eagles (64) |
9-2 |
3,096 |
3 |
2. Appalachian State Mountaineers (39) |
9-2 |
2,960 |
2 |
3. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (6) |
9-2 |
2,798 |
5 |
4. William & Mary Tribe (3) |
8-3 |
2,721 |
6 |
5. Delaware Blue Hens (4) |
9-2 |
2,656 |
1 |
6. Montana State Bobcats (7) |
9-2 |
2,569 |
8 |
7. Wofford Terriers (1) |
9-2 |
2,395 |
9 |
8. Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4) |
9-2 |
2,340 |
4 |
9. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks |
9-2 |
2,191 |
10 |
10. Villanova Wildcats |
7-4 |
1,898 |
15 |
11. New Hampshire Wildcats |
7-4 |
1,847 |
14 |
12. South Carolina State Bulldogs |
9-2 |
1,796 |
12 |
13. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (1) |
10-1 |
1,697 |
7 |
14. Penn Quakers |
9-1 |
1,473 |
16 |
15. Montana Grizzlies |
7-4 |
1,203 |
11 |
16. Northern Iowa Panthers |
7-4 |
1,029 |
13 |
17. Liberty Flames |
8-3 |
1,027 |
21 |
18. Jacksonville Dolphins |
10-1 |
932 |
20 |
19. Lehigh Mountain Hawks |
9-2 |
901 |
22 |
20. Georgia Southern Eagles |
7-4 |
538 |
NR |
21. Western Illinois Leathernecks |
7-4 |
532 |
NR |
22. Cal Poly Mustangs |
7-4 |
523 |
23 |
23. Dayton Flyers |
10-1 |
428 |
24 |
24. Grambling State Tigers |
8-2 |
379 |
25 |
25. North Dakota State Bison |
7-4 |
340 |
17 |
In addition, we will be hosting our first playoff game in Cheney since 2004, which leads me to some random thoughts…
1 of 6 – We will be making our eighth appearance in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs in 2010, ranking the Eagles among a select group of 25 schools with at least that many berths. It is also the fifth berth in a seven-year span as EWU’s appearances in 2004 and 2005 were the first time the Eagles had ever made back-to-back appearances until this year. The only other five teams to have qualified five of the last seven years are Appalachian State (2005-06-07-08-09-10), Montana (2004-05-06-07-08-09), New Hampshire (2004-05-06-07-08-09-10), Richmond (2005-07-08-09-10) and Southern Illinois (2004-05-06-07-08-09). – Pretty special and select company.
KUDOS – Our facilities and grounds crew team has done a tremendous job preparing Roos Field for Saturday’s game versus Southeast Missouri State. We cannot thank them enough for the effort that they have put in.
WE NEED YOU – It is not every season in which we have a home playoff game…we need you to come in mass to support the team on Saturday. Please go to www.goeags.com for all ticket information.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS – On behalf of Eastern Athletics, we hope that everyone had a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving and wish everyone the very best during this holiday season.
Until next month…Go Eagles!!
Bill |
