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Quarterback Redshirt Freshman, Blainey Dowling, prepares to throw the ball while doing a scrimmage drill on O'Brien Field

EIU quarterback shares experience at Chicago Mount Carmel in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 22, 2024

Redshirt freshman quarterback Blainey Dowling is in his second year with the Panthers. The Chicago native played quarterback at Chicago Mount Carmel High School and had a breakout senior season...

Wide receivers coach Tino Smith II instructs players after a play during football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Former EIU wide receiver connects ties for new position

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

As the Panthers had internal promotions, moving Kyle Derickson to the offensive coordinator role, there was one question within the program.  Who would fill Derickson’s old role as the wide receiver...

Tight end Senior, Jordan Sprycha (88), Practices with the football team on catching, on O'Brien Field on Wed, Oct 30, 2024, on the Eastern Illinois University campus

EIU tight end shares love for family in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 8, 2024

Coming from McKendree University, redshirt senior tight end Jordan Sprycha decided to transfer to Eastern. Playing for the McKendree Bearcats, a Division II university, Sprycha played in 11 games...

EIU football's Director of Football Performance, Jacob Hillmann, leads a stretch and warmups for the team to get started for practice.

EIU football players connect to energy from first year coach

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter October 28, 2024

While most are sleeping at 4:30 in the morning, Eastern’s Director of Football Performance Jacob Hillmann is up and at it. Preparing for the long days in the football facilities starting at 6 a.m.,...

Senior wide receiver Jamal Jeffers observes his teammates during practice at O'Brien Field on Wednesday, at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston Ill.

EIU wide receiver talks transfer process in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor October 25, 2024

Senior wide receiver Jamal Jeffers is in his second year with the Panthers with one year left of eligibility. The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma native first started his football journey as a quarterback...

Offensive lineman shares confidence for 2024 season in Q&A

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter September 27, 2024

Sophomore offensive lineman Nic DiSanto shared his thoughts ranging from how he feels about the 2024 season to what his favorite thing about Eastern is.   Q: When did you start playing football? A:...

Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A

Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 14, 2024

Redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers shared his favorite memory with Eastern’s football program and who he thinks the greatest football player of all time is.   Q: When did you first...

Redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson getting the catch during the scrimmage game, on the O'Brain field on the Eastern Illinios Campus August 20,2024.

Running back speaks on position change, injury battle

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor August 21, 2024

Redshirt sophomore running back Jay Pearson discussed his reasoning on switching from a quarterback to a running back and how his experience has helped him develop throughout his football career.   Q:...

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