Tag: Eastern Illinois University
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Return of 2-time all-conference linebacker caps ‘Mt. Rushmore weekend’ for Eastern Illinois
Two-time first team all-conference linebacker Elijawah Tolbert, who entered the transfer portal after last season and enrolled at FCS Missouri State for the spring semester, announced he was returning to Charleston Sunday via social media.
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Selfless and thankless job on D-line provides path toward EIU team success
Head coach Chris Wilkerson stresses building his team inside/out and back to front.
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New season, ‘same page’: Protection meetings keep EIU offense connected
After some early season struggles last fall, Eastern Illinois instituted protection meetings to keep quarterback Pierce Holley out of trouble.
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Fresh off a breakout bloom, EIU’s Flowers strives for continued growth in his game
The Big South/OVC Offensive Freshman of the Year takes on a new team role while in pursuit of upping his production.
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Signing day ’24: Eastern Illinois adds 8 prep players with emphasis on OL, skill positions
Third-year head coach Chris Wilkerson and his staff now prepare for spring practice, which will culminate with the annual spring game April 27 in Charleston.
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Offensive returnees give EIU plenty of good vibes heading into 2024 season
Eastern Illinois is welcoming back plenty of offensive talent from last season’s 8-win team as the Panthers look ahead to the 2024 season.
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Western’s rebuilding work begins up front on offensive, defensive lines
Rebuilding the Western Illinois football roster has begun up front on the offensive and defensive lines, new head coach Joe Davis said.
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Early signing day ’23: After 6-win improvement, Eastern stocks roster at nine different positions
Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson added 16 prep players on National Signing Day at nine different positions.
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Five burning questions for 2024: Eastern Illinois edition
After going from two wins to eight wins, what’s the next step for Eastern Illinois football in 2024. Our five burning questions examine the road ahead.
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Season recap capsule: Eastern Illinois Panthers
EIU quadrupled its win total from 2022 and earned a No. 24 ranking in the final FCS Coaches poll.
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