Eagles take break after Weber loss

Eastern’s bye week comes at a perfect time after seven straight weeks of play

With a disappointing 14-6 loss to Weber State in their rearview mirror, a bye could not come at a better time for the Eastern Washington University Eagles football team.

Bruised bodies and egos deserve some time away from football, head coach Aaron Best said on the Oct. 15 EWU Coaches Show.

“This is a fabulous time (for a bye) after seven straight weeks of football,” Best said. It’s a period in which Best wants both players and coaches to get away from football and reconnect with loved ones.

It’s a time to recharge batteries with four games remaining – hopefully more – for Eastern, which saw i...

 

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