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EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:19 am
by danefan
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/o ... eason-ban/
The NCAA has overturned its original decision to ban Eastern Washington University’s football team from postseason play, making the Eagles eligible for the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, should they qualify.
EWU athletic director Bill Chaves confirmed the NCAA’s decision early Tuesday morning, adding that the year-long probation and self-imposed penalties – including a reduction of two scholarship equivalencies and one assistant coach – that resulted from a series of infractions that occurred under former head coach Paul Wulff will remain in effect.
The Eagles, who are 5-3 overall and 4-2 in the Big Sky Conference, will travel to Seattle this weekend to take on league rival Portland State (2-6, 1-4) at Qwest Field. Tuesday’s announcement clears the way for EWU to earn the Big Sky’s automatic berth that goes to the regular-season champion, but the Eagles are currently behind Montana, Weber State and Northern Arizona in the BSC standings, with only two league games remaining.
The last time Eastern made the FCS playoffs was in 2007, when they received an at-large berth and advanced to the quarterfinals before losing to eventual national champion Appalachian State.
More details on the NCAA decisions, along with reaction from Eastern coaches and players will be coming later.
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:19 am
by danefan
Maybe the Big Sky's 3rd bid?
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:23 am
by TwinTownBisonFan
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:24 am
by AZGrizFan
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:25 am
by JMU DJ
danefan wrote:Maybe the Big Sky's 3rd bid?
Tough call, they really only have one tough game left vs NAU. NAU has three weeks of pain at the end of their season vs their second FBS school, Weber and finishing off with EWU. So it's possible NAU could lose their last three games and EWU will win their final three.
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:25 am
by AZGrizFan
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:28 am
by BlackFalkin
I would just like to mention.... that I have predicted this since the beginning, so I expect some of you to pay homage.
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:29 am
by danefan
BlackFalkin wrote:I would just like to mention.... that I have predicted this since the beginning, so I expect some of you to pay some homage.
So did I. I also expect some sort of cookie or medal.
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:31 am
by AZGrizFan
BlackFalkin wrote:I would just like to mention.... that I have predicted this since the beginning, so I expect some of you to pay homage.
Did you say "homo"age?
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:31 am
by BlackFalkin
danefan wrote:BlackFalkin wrote:I would just like to mention.... that I have predicted this since the beginning, so I expect some of you to pay some homage.
So did I. I also expect some sort of cookie or medal.
umm. no you didnt. The day the ban came about, I predicted this. So like I said..... pay homage.
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:32 am
by AZGrizFan
JMU DJ wrote:danefan wrote:Maybe the Big Sky's 3rd bid?
Tough call, they really only have one tough game left vs NAU. NAU has three weeks of pain at the end of their season vs their second FBS school, Weber and finishing off with EWU. So it's possible NAU could lose their last three games and EWU will win their final three.
Do not discount SUU.
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:35 am
by BlackFalkin
fcuk Southern Utah, discount that...
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:35 am
by Grizalltheway
I got your homage right here
- Spoiler: show
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:37 am
by BlackFalkin
pretty homosexual image if you ask me...
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:38 am
by Grizalltheway
BlackFalkin wrote:pretty homosexual image if you ask me...
Well good thing I didn't.
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:41 am
by BlackFalkin
you had to search for that image, or you had it on your hard drive.... either way gay tendencies..
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:44 am
by Grizalltheway
BlackFalkin wrote:you had to search for that image, or you had it on your hard drive.... either way gay tendencies..
Either that or I'm confident in my heterosexuality. Unlike you.
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:49 am
by BlackFalkin
Listen man, have all the fun you want with images of men's bare asses.. Im outta here.. GoEags
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:50 am
by dbackjon
Correct decision
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:54 am
by native
dbackjon wrote:Correct decision
I am glad the kids are not being punished for the former coach's actions. The coach and AD should have been fried!
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:22 am
by SUUTbird
BlackFalkin wrote:fcuk Southern Utah, discount that...
Going to love it when we beat you guys and keep you out of the playoffs...keep underestimating us
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:34 am
by polsongrizz
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:35 am
by Willie
I'd LOVE to see the Big Sky get 3 in. But I really don't think it'll happen. I still see it being Montana and Weber, with Eastern just missing out.
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:37 am
by Ursus A. Horribilis
That's great news for the Eagles and this comes at a time when they have a win over a good team and this little lift in their step could be dangerous for the teams remaining on their schedule. Good job by the NCAA on this one.
Re: EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:58 am
by clenz
Good news for EWU.
Blackalcon, if you want homage from me you'll have to earn it.
