The Daily Eastern News

Panthers learning from losess

Aaron Seidlitz Staff Writer • October 24, 2003

Homecoming weekend will be yet another tough test for a youthful Eastern soccer team that has struggled through the Missouri Valley Conference portion of its schedule this season.

Coming home for a breath of relief

Matt Williams • October 24, 2003

After three road meets, the Eastern swimming teams will return for a Homecoming dual meet against Illinois-Chicago at 5 p.m. Friday at Lantz Natatorium. The meet will consist mainly of just short sprint events.

Panthers prepare for power teams

Andrew Sarwark Staff writer • October 23, 2003

Going into the Omni tournament, Eastern tennis head coach Brian Holzgrafe has liked what he has seen from both his men's and women's teams as the Fall season comes to a close. The tournament will be held in East Lansing, Mich., from Oct. 23-28 and will feature most schools from the Midwest.

Cinderella should get to dance in ’03

Michael Gibert sports reporter • October 23, 2003

There is a popular tee-shirt sold on the campus of Northern Illinois University that lists the scores of the Huskies three victories against Bowl Championship Series (BCS) schools and next to the those winning totals each of the conferences (Atlantic Coast, Southeastern and Big 12) logo's are crossed out with a big red "X." At the bottom of shirt, the phrase "Talking smack in the MAC-Huskies climbing the polls" is plastered in big letters.

Here’s a story about a man named Brady

Matthew Stevens • October 23, 2003

Tennessee-Martin isn't necessarily an offensive powerhouse in the Ohio Valley Conference, but the Skyhawks believe they have the gutsiest quarterback in the league.

Eastern says no to drugs

Aaron Seidlitz Staff Writer • October 23, 2003

Eastern has begun devising a new drug testing policy in order to catch up to other universities who have more complete policies.

Losing streak away from Lantz

Michael Gilbert Sports reporter • October 22, 2003

A 6-17 team obviously has a few weaknesses, but none may be more glaring for the Eastern volleyball team than their inability to win away from Lantz Arena.

Dustin’ off the field

Matthew Stevens • October 22, 2003

Sophomore Dustin Sloat is not the same player he was in high school and his freshman year in college, but the Charleston native isn't even the same player he was a couple weeks ago.

Coordinating a defensive prophecy

Aaron Seidlitz staff writer • October 22, 2003

Part of the preparation for Saturday's upcoming football game with Tennessee-Martin should be defensive coordinator Roc Bellantoni's defensive prediction.

Roller coaster ride

David Torbert Staff writer • October 22, 2003

The Panther golf team's fall season has come to a close, ending a season of ups and downs for both the men and women.

Miller and Raymond doubtful

Matthew Stevens • October 22, 2003

Panthers head coach Bob Spoo could possibly be without two of his senior captains in this Saturday's Homecoming game.

Illeagal use of music, five yards

Matthew Stevens • October 21, 2003

Don't think obscure rules can determine a sporting event.