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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

Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) celebrates a touchdown with redshirt junior offensive lineman Elkhanan Tanelus (72). Eastern beat Tennessee State 30-17 Saturday afternoon at O’ Brien Field.

Panthers of the Year: MJ Flowers, Macy McGlone, Sara Thomas

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 24, 2024

The male Panther of the Year is going to MJ Flowers from the football team. The redshirt freshman running back from Cincinnati, Ohio, rushed for 854 yards and had 1,046 all-purpose yards. Both...

Assistant coach Carlif Taylor runs drills with players during football practice at OBrien Field April 4.

Former NFL player takes new coaching role at Eastern

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter April 16, 2024

Defensive line and assistant football coach Carlif Taylor is in his first year as a coach for the Panthers. Taylor answered some questions ranging from his experience playing in the NFL to why he came...

Sophomore defensive line transfer student Christian Takatch practices his defensive tap steps during Thursday at OBrien Field.

Takatch speaks on transferring decision in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 9, 2024

Sophomore defensive lineman Christian Takatch discussed his decision to transfer to Eastern and how he became a Liquid I.V. athlete.   Q: When did you first start playing football? A: “Around...

Redshirt junior linebacker, Jesse Garza, getting interviewed. Football is back for the 2024 spring season.

Panther linebacker walks with God

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor April 3, 2024

Redshirt junior linebacker Jesse Garza grew up asking questions about his religion, as his curiosity about God grew when he was in fourth grade. At first, Garza was reading a lot of Percy Jackson books,...

Luther Yoder

COLUMN: The hip-drop tackle ban is good for the NFL

Luther Yoder, Assistant Sports Editor April 1, 2024

This past Monday, the NFL banned the hip-drop tackle, making the tackle a flag for 15 yards and an automatic first down. According to USA Today, in a hip-drop tackle, “The defensive player approaches...

Patrick Schmitz

COLUMN: The hip-drop tackle ban is bad for the NFL

Patrick Schmitz, Sports Reporter April 1, 2024

Defenses in football have had to adapt to changes in tackling for years. Older players have had to adjust how to tackle people, since they cannot lead with their heads anymore. Now, defenders cannot wrap...

Russell Dandy, a fifth year defensive back, lines up against a McNeese St cowboys wide receiver at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.

EIU All-American prepares for NFL Draft

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor March 30, 2024

At a young age, the main goal for most kids who play football is to play professionally in the National Football League.  Eastern’s former defensive back Russell Dandy started playing football when...

(93) Sophomore punter Jacob Horvath and (98) redshirt junior long snapper Brett Galletti, at football’s first spring practice.

THROUGH THE LENS: EIU football’s first spring practice

Sia DeyKoontz, Photo Editor March 26, 2024

Sia DeyKoontz can be reached at 581-2812 or at [email protected].

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...

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