Another big opener for the Eagles this Thursday. Last season's game was tight as expected, and many felt the Eagles blew it at the end by going way too conservative.
The Eagles lost a lot more in the offseason than IUP, but Ashland recruiting has outpaced anyone in the PSAC for many years now, so I don't look for the loss of so many starters to be as big of an issue as some may make it. The issue will be whether or not Ashland has been able to gel all the new talent together through camp. I'm anxious to see if we can come out firing this year or whether it may take a few games. We'll be starting three true freshman on the offensive line, which is a huge risk. My understanding is that all three guys are upgrades talent wise from who they're replacing, but they're still freshmen playing in their first college football game.
Losing your all-time leading passer is tough as well, but I think the D1 transfer that's replaced him is more than capable in terms of arm strength and accuracy. We'll find out if he has it upstairs.
Tough opener, I think we drop it, but hope the boys prove me wrong.
Go EAGLES!
The Eagles lost a lot more in the offseason than IUP, but Ashland recruiting has outpaced anyone in the PSAC for many years now, so I don't look for the loss of so many starters to be as big of an issue as some may make it. The issue will be whether or not Ashland has been able to gel all the new talent together through camp. I'm anxious to see if we can come out firing this year or whether it may take a few games. We'll be starting three true freshman on the offensive line, which is a huge risk. My understanding is that all three guys are upgrades talent wise from who they're replacing, but they're still freshmen playing in their first college football game.
Losing your all-time leading passer is tough as well, but I think the D1 transfer that's replaced him is more than capable in terms of arm strength and accuracy. We'll find out if he has it upstairs.
Tough opener, I think we drop it, but hope the boys prove me wrong.
Go EAGLES!
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