Eastern Washington third in preseason polls

Woo hoo! You know college football is just around the corner when the preseason polls start to come out. Even though Eastern Washington has no chance at making the postseason thanks to the NCAA sanctions, but hey! Whatev. Let's play some football...

Media Poll
1. Montana (27) - 283
2. Weber State (5) - 261
3. Montana State - 203
4. Eastern Washington - 195
5. Northern Arizona - 156
6. Portland State - 120
7. Sacramento State - 102
8. Northern Colorado - 71
9. Idaho State - 47

Coaches Poll
1. Montana (7) - 63
2. Weber State (1) - 57
3. Eastern Washington (1) - 48
4. Montana State - 41
5. Northern Arizona - 32
6. Portland State - 30
7. Sacramento State - 27
8. Northern Colorado - 15
9. Idaho State - 10

Now granted Montana returns 13 starters from last year, but has there ever been a year when they weren't picked first in the Big Sky Conference? I swear the commissioner's offices are located in Missoula.

As far as Eastern being ranked third - I'm a little skeptical. I think once this team hits some adversity, they're going to crumble since they have no postseason to play for. Why make the extra effort if you don't have a chance at glory anyways?

Just my thoughts on it, let's hope the Eags prove me wrong!