Category: Eastern Washington Eagles
Nichols among those added to Payton Award watch list
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Record-setting Eastern Washington quarterback Matt Nichols is one of four players added to the updated watch list for the Walter Payton Award, bestowed annually upon the top player in FCS.
This marks the second str… more »
Big Sky: Coaches, Media Like Montana
OGDEN, Utah (July 21, 2009) - The Montana Grizzlies, whose 2008 season ended with a loss in the Division I Football Championship, have once again been selected by the media and coaches to capture the Big Sky Conference football championship.
The 2009… more »
Big Sky Announces 2009 Scholar Athlete Award Winners
The Big Sky Conference announced the 2009 Scholar Athlete Award winners today. The following student athletes were selected by their respective institutions based upon football athletic and academic performance during the 2008-09 school year.
To q… more »
Eastern Washington Athletics Honored And Entertained On Historic Evening
The Eastern Washington University athletics department held its inaugural EeeWoos event on Tuesday evening (May 26), as several student-athletes, coaches and other notables were honored on this historic evening.
Davin Perry, the department's electro… more »
EWU Eagles to Retire Michael Roos Jersey
Tennessee Titans All-Pro will return to Eastern on Oct. 24 to have his No. 71 jersey retired
Former Eastern Washington University All-American and current Tennessee Titans All-Pro offensive tackle Michael Roos will have his jersey retired this fall,… more »
Six EWU Eagles Honored at Red-White Game
Seniors Tony Davis and Kevin Hatch are among the spring award winners announced by Beau Baldwin
Senior wide receiver Tony Davis and senior free safety Kevin Hatch have been presented "Iron Eagle" Awards for their off-season academic and athletic ach… more »
Nichols on-target in EWU Red-White Game
At the start of spring practice, Beau Baldwin claimed every position on his Eastern Washington University football team was competitive and wide open.
Hey, people, it’s called coach-speak.
But a couple of days later, even Baldwin couldn’t live wit… more »
Seeing red? Does it make sense to field football at EWU?
Football has never been easy at Eastern Washington University.
But it has seldom, if ever, been this difficult
From huge budget shortfalls to periods of administrative indifference to fan apathy, Eastern’s football program has struggled to stay co… more »
Nichols and Overbay Highlight Eastern Washington’s Red-White Game
With Nichols passing for 221 yards, seniors help offensive squads finish with 361 yards of offense and four touchdowns
There were not any points on the scoreboard, but there was no doubt that senior quarterback Matt Nichols was the MVP and senior tig… more »
Offense Ready for the EWU Red-White Spring Game
Baldwin expects to scrimmage for 50 plays as Eagle defense battles depth issues caused by minor injuries
The key number will be "50" and not what’s on the scoreboard.
A healthy offense will take on an injury-depleted defense in Eastern Washington… more »
EWU Offense Rolls to 367 Yards in Scrimmage
Taiwan Jones has break-out game at running back, but quarterbacks Matt Nichols and Scott Burgett also sharp
Before sophomore Taiwan Jones could have his coming out party, senior Matt Nichols and freshman redshirt Scott Burgett had considerable produ… more »
Killin/Roos EWU Event on April 25 Features Long List of Auction Items
This year’s Dinner, Dance and Auction takes place April 25 at EWU and includes a trip for four to Nashville for a Tennessee Titans game as the guest of All-Pro offensive tackle Michael Roos
A large selection of sports memorabilia, as well as a trip f… more »
Running game is sharp as EWU prepares for Saturday’s full scrimmage
There were only 26 plays, but a trio of Eastern Washington University quarterbacks -- none of them named Matt Nichols -- made them count.
A trio of backups led the offense to scores and 193 yards of total offense as the Eagles had a mid-week 26-play… more »
Big Sky Conference Spring Outlook
EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES
+ Eastern Washington closed the 2008 season with a three-game winning streak to finish 6-5.
+ The Eagles return 15 starters from last year’s team, many who started in 2007 when the Eagles advanced to the FCS Quarterfinals… more »
EWU Spring Practice Scheduled to Begin
Eagles return 38 letter winners from a team that finished 6-5 but ended the season strong
-- At a Glance -- As long as the weather cooperates, the Eastern Washington University football team begins spring practices for the 2009 season on Tuesday, Ap… more »