The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Chad Strickland, a senior exercise science major, performs offensive line drills at OBrien Field on Eastern Illinois University Campus Monday Evening

Strickland selected as trophy semifinalist

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 27, 2023

Panthers’ offensive lineman Chad Strickland has been selected as a semifinalist for the National Football Foundation (NFF) William V. Campbell Trophy. The starting tackle from Salem, AL is one...

Chad Strickland, a senior exercise science major, performs offensive line drills at OBrien Field on Eastern Illinois University Campus Monday Evening

Panthers to play Sycamores in football season opener Thursday

Zaria Flippin and Duane Carter August 28, 2023

The Panther’s season opener is Thursday, and they will be traveling to Terre Haute, IN to face the Indiana State University Sycamores. After ending the last season with a 2-9 record, this season's...

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Johnathan Brantley calls out commands to his offense before the play. Eastern lost 52-0 to Indiana Sept. 7 at Memorial Stadium.

Eastern’s three freshman offensive linemen confident, getting better

JJ Bullock, Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2019

It is rare in Division I college football for a program to start a freshman on the offensive line. Typically, the responsibility of protecting a quarterback and clearing lanes for ball carriers is reserved...

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