Tag: Eastern Illinois University
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Fresh Faces: ‘Explosive’ Eastern Illinois transfer WR Whitlock finds good fit
Wide receiver Devin Whitlock could be a jack of all trades this season for the Eastern Illinois offense, which managed only 12 passing TDs a year ago.
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Experienced Eastern DB Lyons takes over as new ‘safety blanket’ for defense
Eastern Illinois defensive back Kaleb Lyons has played in 37 career games. This fall, he takes that experience to free safety, a new position.
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EIU’s Wilkerson revamps fall camp structure following injury-plagued seasons
Following injury-depleted seasons, Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson has altered his team’s approach to fall camp.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois offensive lineman Carson Fichtel
EIU offensive lineman Carson Fichtel’s last name is well known in Charleston. In our Moving the Chains interview, he shares his hobbies, favorite order at a barbecue restaurant and more.
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LB Nickson’s return to Eastern Illinois has defense ready to ‘hit the ground running’
Linebacker Ja’Wuan Nickson, who had 95 tackles a year ago for Eastern Illinois, decided to return for his senior season despite transfer opportunities.
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After nearly a lifetime on the move, redshirt sophomore Archibald settling into Eastern defensive line
Eastern Illinois defensive lineman Aidan Archibald has lived a nomadic life. But, perhaps for the first time, he’s in a place that truly feels more like home.
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Eastern Illinois LB Engle proves to be ‘Swiss Army knife’ during spring practices
Linebacker Isaac Engle has become a “Swiss Army knife” for the Eastern Illinois defense, playing inside and on the edge as a pass rusher.
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New habits, new look: EIU head coach Chris Wilkerson welcomes spring 75 pounds lighter
Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson welcomed spring football practices 75 pounds lighter than he was last fall.
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Katumbusi at center of revamped Eastern Illinois offensive line
Redshirt sophomore Rahfeeq Katumbusi, who earned second team OVC-Big South recognition as well as being named a first team Phil Steele Freshmen All-American last fall, anchors the Eastern Illinois offensive line.
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Lone returnee LaCrue targets ‘becoming a more complete quarterback’ as EIU begins spring ball
A year ago, Cole LaCrue was the new kid in town. Now, he’s the lone returning quarterback on the Eastern Illinois roster.
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