(10-06-2019 08:00 PM)steve4840 Wrote:  

(10-06-2019 11:02 AM)EagleTough Wrote:  Ball State is better than their 2-3 record. Just beat NIU after being down by 14. Lost to Indiana 34-24, and NC State 34-23.

Ran the ball 60 TIMES for 235 yards against NIU. QB was only 4/14 for 34 yds, 1 Int.

I guess this week is for Russ. We'll find out if toughness and fight matter, as BSU likely tries to run the ball early and often. On defense they gave up 147 yards rushing to NIU. Will our OLine finally step up and win the offensive line of scrimmage?

Simply relying on Glass' arm to carry this team isn't going to get it done. He is a true dual threat, and needs to run 5-10 times a game to really get the offense going and keep the defense off balance. Other teams have now seen what he can and can't do, time for Keen to earn his $$. No need to 'save' our Senior QB from injury at this point. Not trying to overstate things, but season is really on the line with this game.

Let's get this thing turned around boys!

I agree. If the weather is near that, then we will need to get creative. GET JAIRUS THE BALL. If it's RPO, bubble screeen, hand off, etc. that guy needs to touch the ball. We lost to CMU on explosive plays and this guy is the explosive play difference for EMU. I think the most important thing is getting positive first down yardage which will help long sustained drives and a commitment to the running game.

I agree that it might sound a bit much, but this game is HUGE in terms of righting the ship after 2 sloppy games. Go Eagles. Get it!