Dan Thompson: Eastern Washington likely in this position with healthy Gage Gubrud, but Eagles are happy with Eric Barriere under center
UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 15, 2018, 11:09 p.m.
But in the long run, the progression of Eric Barriere – still just a redshirt sophomore – is going to pay off big time for the Eastern Washington football team.
Eric Barriere’s record-tying performance leads Eastern Washington to rout of Maine, spot in FCS national championship game
UPDATED: 11:08 p.m.
Barriere completed 21 of 30 passes for 352 yards and a seven touchdowns for the Eagles (12-2), who will face top-ranked North Dakota State (14-0) on January 5, 2019 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
Eastern Washington notebook: Eagles’ offensive line has its way with Maine’s ‘Black Hole’ defense
UPDATED: 11:10 p.m.
Eastern Washington’s veteran offensive front wasn’t fazed in Saturday’s semifinal by Maine, which came to Cheney leading the country in run defense and was second in sacks.
Run-heavy Eastern Washington faces run-stopping Maine for a trip to the FCS national title game
UPDATED: 9:15 p.m.
All Eastern Washington center Spencer Blackburn could do was watch the from the freezing sidelines as Youngstown State marched down Roos Field in the closing seconds of the 2016 FCS semifinals and scored the game-winning touchdown.
5 keys to an Eastern Washington victory: Limiting mistakes, strong finish are points of emphasis for Eagles
UPDATED: 9:17 p.m.
Here are 5 keys to Eastern Washington’s success against Maine in the FCS semifinals.
Spokane products Jack Hunter, Beau Byus have helped boost Eastern Washington’s stout offensive line
UPDATED: 10:24 p.m.
They’re paired on the left side of Eastern Washington’s offensive line, but Beau Byus and Jack Hunter spent their teenage years separated by a Greater Spokane League rivalry.
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Eastern Washington notebook: Eagles’ offensive line has its way with Maine’s ‘Black Hole’ defense
UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 15, 2018, 11:10 p.m.
Eastern Washington’s veteran offensive front wasn’t fazed in Saturday’s semifinal by Maine, which came to Cheney leading the country in run defense and was second in sacks.
Dan Thompson: Eastern Washington likely in this position with healthy Gage Gubrud, but Eagles are happy with Eric Barriere under center
UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 15, 2018, 11:09 p.m.
But in the long run, the progression of Eric Barriere – still just a redshirt sophomore – is going to pay off big time for the Eastern Washington football team.
Eric Barriere’s record-tying performance leads Eastern Washington to rout of Maine, spot in FCS national championship game
UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 15, 2018, 11:08 p.m.
Barriere completed 21 of 30 passes for 352 yards and a seven touchdowns for the Eagles (12-2), who will face top-ranked North Dakota State (14-0) on January 5, 2019 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
5 keys to an Eastern Washington victory: Limiting mistakes, strong finish are points of emphasis for Eagles
UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 14, 2018, 9:17 p.m.
Here are 5 keys to Eastern Washington’s success against Maine in the FCS semifinals.
Run-heavy Eastern Washington faces run-stopping Maine for a trip to the FCS national title game
UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 14, 2018, 9:15 p.m.
All Eastern Washington center Spencer Blackburn could do was watch the from the freezing sidelines as Youngstown State marched down Roos Field in the closing seconds of the 2016 FCS semifinals and scored the game-winning touchdown.
Spokane products Jack Hunter, Beau Byus have helped boost Eastern Washington’s stout offensive line
UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 13, 2018, 10:24 p.m.
They’re paired on the left side of Eastern Washington’s offensive line, but Beau Byus and Jack Hunter spent their teenage years separated by a Greater Spokane League rivalry.
Ralph Walter: With Frisco at stake, there’s no better time to catch Eastern Washington football at the Inferno
UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 13, 2018, 7:59 p.m.
For the fourth time since the National Championship run of 2010, Eastern Washington University is just a win away from a return trip to the FCS title game in Frisco, Texas. And with a second national crown on the line, this is your last chance this year to experience the most dominant football team in the Northwest over the last decade.
Seeking ‘Red’emption: Eastern Washington focused on snapping home losing streak in FCS semifinals
UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 12, 2018, 7:07 p.m.
Since the installation of “The Inferno,” as the red turf at Roos Field in Cheney is called, Eastern Washington has been one of the best FCS teams in the country.
Eastern Washington notebook: Maine reminds Eagles of Big Sky Conference rival Weber State
UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 11, 2018, 10:22 p.m.
The third-seeded Eagles, playing in their fifth FCS semifinal since 2010, have to get past a staunch Maine defensive unit that upset second-seeded Weber State 23-18 on the road last week.
Eastern Washington kicker Roldan Alcobendas wins Fred Mitchell Award
UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 10, 2018, 8:23 p.m.
Alcobendas was named the winner of the 2018 Fred Mitchell Award on Monday, an honor given to the top collegiate kicker at the NCAA Division I FCS, NCAA II, NCAA III, NAIA and NJCAA levels.
Eastern Washington notebook: Eagles show they can win close games, too
UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 8, 2018, 11:46 p.m.
Eastern Washington quarterback Eric Barriere said he often dreams of orchestrating game-winning drives, but he’s rarely had the opportunity.
Dan Thompson: Eastern Washington passes on the pass, runs through UC Davis and into FCS semifinals
UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 8, 2018, 10:21 p.m.
When Eastern Washington promoted Aaron Best to head coach 22 months ago, he said at the time that he had no intention of changing the team’s pass-first identity.