Tag: Big South-OVC Football Association
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Coach-to-player communication tops list of rules changes for upcoming FCS season

While several communications rule changes are being implemented for this college season, expansion of coach-to-player communication at the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level is perhaps the most noteworthy.
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Alabama DC Wommack ‘so appreciative of the opportunity’ at Eastern Illinois a decade ago

Kane Wommack led the EIU Panthers defense to national prominence and a playoff berth a decade ago.
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Illinois FCS transfer tracker: June update

Prairie State Pigskin updates transfer additions for the four Illinois FCS programs.
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How does the House settlement affect Illinois FCS schools? Not well, based on fallout thus far

The recent House v. NCAA settlement resulted in nearly $2.8 billion in damages to be paid over 10 years. According to published reports, that breaks down to approximately $280,000 annually for FCS schools including the four Illinois institutions.
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After ‘whirlwind’ spring, new Eastern Illinois DC settles in for summer stability

After coaching safeties at Eastern Illinois last year, Andrew Strobel takes over the Panther defensive unit.
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Illinois FCS D-I transfer tracker: Who’s out and who’s in?

Prairie State Pigskin has compiled a list of Division I players who left and joined the four Illinois FCS schools this spring.
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EIU’s Garza returns from career-threatening neck injury to earn key leadership role

Eastern Illinois linebacker Jesse Garza was one of four players named team captain as the team wrapped up its spring practices.
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Charleston native, EIU alum Hoover back home as Panthers offensive line coach

Eastern Illinois offensive line coach Cole Hoover grew up in Charleston and played for the Panthers.
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Quarterback decision will wait until fall camp, Western Illinois head coach Davis affirms

Redshirt senior Chris Irvin and four other candidates vie for starting nod Aug. 30 against FBS Illinois.
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With Holley gone, veteran Eastern receivers strive to establish connections with QB candidates

Graduate students D’Airious Smith and Cooper Willman return to lead EIU on and off the field.