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Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers tries to score a touchdown against Tennessee State Tigers during their game held at OBrien Field  saturday afternoon.

Why athletes play through injuries

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2024

Injuries are a part of the game for college athletes. Whether they play through them is something else. Redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers knew all about that when he had a low ankle sprain...

Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares

Panther Profiles: Ep. 19: Sebastian Pares

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz March 13, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fVOR9gySuL6ivGzOm7UgI?si=0b9pB_yvRMCjgYA_535MGw Aidan and Patrick talked to redshirt senior offensive lineman Sebastian Pares. Pares talked about his journey to...

Panther Profiles: Ep. 18: MJ Flowers

Panther Profiles: Ep. 18: MJ Flowers

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz March 6, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mRfPkNWZy7QWQzNM59hyb?si=4UvzPyjAQuqufpLv7GEsqA&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A6SffZFcRP5u2dQxqMHLiHn Aidan and Patrick talks to redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers. We...

Mark Aitken (2) congratulates his teammate NiJhay Burt (34) on his interception at the EIU vs. Indiana State game Thursday night.

EIU football teammates share controversial opinions in Q&A

Zaria Flippin and Payton Liggins February 28, 2024

Redshirt senior Mark Aitken and junior safety NiJhay Burt answered questions ranging from which celebrity they would bring to campus to their opinions on if the Earth is round or flat.   Q: When...

Panther Profiles: Ep. 17: Jesse Garza

Panther Profiles: Ep. 17: Jesse Garza

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz February 28, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EH0sgxyHXuqMozhNfskLr?si=LITPlgcOSJSFpClrl_sFzQ Aidan and Patrick sit down with redshirt junior linebacker Jesse Garza. Garza talks about his life in California, as...

Sharna Wilkerson smiles at her husband Chris Wilkerson during an interview in O’Brien Stadium.

The Wilkerson love story: Chris and Sharna

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter February 14, 2024

Love can stem from anywhere, even on the campus of Eastern Illinois University.  That's where Eastern’s head football coach Chris Wilkerson met his wife Sharna Wilkerson.  The Wilkersons were...

Panther Profiles: Ep. 15: Peyton Wilkerson

Panther Profiles: Ep. 15: Peyton Wilkerson

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz February 14, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2t3Bjms8iDRHLydmnQ2f6T?si=2Zcen_DaRJe7yH-Ask3YqQ Aidan and Patrick talk to redshirt freshman defensive lineman and son of football head coach Chris Wilkerson, Peyton...

Eastern football team celebrates after getting a interception against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

EIU football excited for 2024 season changes

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter January 27, 2024

There is still a whole semester before college football starts again. However, with the release of next season’s schedule, the players had some thoughts before the 2024 season starts. Next season, Eastern...

Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.

COLUMN: How does bad weather affect football players?

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter January 26, 2024

As the NFL season is almost coming to an end, can we address the elephant in the room?  No matter what the temperature is outside, these games are going to be played regardless.  According to PBS.org,...

Panther Profiles: Ep. 11: Nic DiSanto

Panther Profiles: Ep. 11: Nic DiSanto

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz January 17, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Eh05s5jadITl6Du8MdtDi?si=zbpRDJxiRYmRv4gnV_kdfg Aidan and Patrick talk to freshman offensive lineman Nic DiSanto. DiSanto talks about his high school experience,...

Fifth year running back Juwon Farri runs the ball into McNeese St cowboys defenders at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Panthers’ running back Farri declares for NFL Draft

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor January 15, 2024

Running back Juwon Farri announced on Instagram Monday morning that he will declare for the 2024 NFL Draft. “I am very confident with my skill set so far, I approach this opportunity...

Russell Dandy, a fifth year senior defensive back lines up against UT Martin wide receiver at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

Dandy named Walter Camp All-American

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor December 31, 2023

Defensive back Russell Dandy was named a Walter Camp Football Championship Subdivision All-American on Dec. 29. Dandy is the 10th Panther to be named part of the Walter Camp All-American team. The fifth...

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