Tag: EIU Panthers
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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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Speedy Eastern Illinois RB Fleming adds new dimension to his game this season

EIU redshirt freshman RB Jacarre Fleming has added more than 20 pounds over the past year to his speedy 5-foot, 8-inch frame.
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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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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.
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February signing day 2025: Former Colorado prep star, Wisconsin transfer eyes adding his name to Eastern Illinois QB greats

Head coach Chris Wilkerson’s Panthers announced their February National Signing Day class.