EWU Playoff Ban Lifted!

[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.

[danefan]

Maybe the Big Sky's 3rd bid?

[TwinTownBisonFan]

[AZGrizFan]

Don't worry. They're not taking a spot from the Bison.

[JMU DJ]

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.

[AZGrizFan]

Going 8-3 is going to be a tall order for the Eagles, with back to back road games to close out the season against a vastly improved SUU team, then AT NAU.

[BlackFalkin]

I would just like to mention.... that I have predicted this since the beginning, so I expect some of you to pay homage.

[danefan]

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.

[AZGrizFan]

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?

[BlackFalkin]

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.

[AZGrizFan]

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.

[BlackFalkin]

fcuk Southern Utah, discount that...

[Grizalltheway]

I got your homage right here

Spoiler: show

[BlackFalkin]

pretty homosexual image if you ask me...

[Grizalltheway]

pretty homosexual image if you ask me...

Well good thing I didn't.

[BlackFalkin]

you had to search for that image, or you had it on your hard drive.... either way gay tendencies..

[Grizalltheway]

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.

[BlackFalkin]

Listen man, have all the fun you want with images of men's bare asses.. Im outta here.. GoEags

[dbackjon]

Correct decision

[native]

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!

[SUUTbird]

fcuk Southern Utah, discount that...

Going to love it when we beat you guys and keep you out of the playoffs...keep underestimating us

[polsongrizz]

fcuk Southern Utah, discount that...

Going to love it when we beat you guys and keep you out of the playoffs...keep underestimating us

You have to cut this child some slack, I mean he lives in the slum called orange county...

[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.

[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.

[clenz]

Good news for EWU.


Blackalcon, if you want homage from me you'll have to earn it.