Defense wins the day in EWU scrimmage

Four interceptions are highlight as defense allows only 267 yards

For a change it was the Eastern Washington defense that made the noise, at least in the team's first preseason scrimmage Aug. 19 at Roos Field.

Interceptions by junior linebacker Kurt Calhoun, sophomore linebacker Trevor Davis Jr., junior defensive back Brandon Montgomery and true freshman defensive back Anfernee Gurley were the highlights of a defensive effort that saw the offense average only 3.7 yards per play. The defense surrendered no play of longer than 18 yards in the 72-play scrimmage.

The offense was held to a trio of field goals, two by senior Roldan Alcobendas and one by senior Bra...

 

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