Tag: EIU Panthers
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After rewriting record books, Eastern receiver Willman on verge of more history
Cooper Willman has already earned a bachelor’s degree in history. With two games left in his career, the Eastern Illinois receiver has a chance to further add his name to Panther football history.
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Panther rewind: Eastern rally falls short despite WR Willman’s record-setting performance
EIU rallied from a 28-0 deficit yet lost, 31-28, at Gardner-Webb in Saturday’s Big South-OVC action.
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Flowers blossoms into every-down back as all-purpose yards keep piling up for EIU
Eastern Illinois sophomore M.J. Flowers has developed into an every-down, all-purpose running back this season for the Panthers.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois cornerback NiJhay Burt
Eastern Illinois cornerback NiJhay Burt is a proud native of the Pittsburgh area. He talks Steelers, high school football, his go-to gameday breakfast and more in Moving the Chains.
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Stepping in and stepping up: EIU’s Houi shines at corner after targeting ejection
Freshman cornerback Isaiah Houi stepped in after the ejection of starter NiJhay Burt to help Eastern Illinois beat rival Western, 45-38.
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Panther rewind: Eastern offense soars past rival WIU, breaks six-game losing skid
Eastern Illinois piled up 534 yards Saturday in a 45-38 victory against in-state rival Western Illinois at O’Brien Field in Charleston.
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Saluki rewind: Sluggish Southern falls behind early, loses sixth game in a row
Southern Illinois fell behind early and sputtered offensively Saturday in a 38-17 Missouri Valley Football Conference loss to Missouri State.
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Make believe or not, the EIU-WIU rivalry was once a featured ESPN attraction
On Oct. 26, 1985, EIU staged a “Make Believe We Are On National Television and Banner Contest Day” that drew nationwide attention.
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With new receivers all around, Eastern Illinois QB Holley on pace for historic season
Despite his team’s 1-7 record, Eastern Illinois QB Pierce Holley is on pace to join Sean Payton, Tony Romo and Jimmy Garoppolo as 3,000-yard passers in a season.
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Panther rewind: Poor field position, turnovers translate into EIU defeat
UT Martin sends Eastern Illinois to sixth straight loss overall and an 0-4 conference record.
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