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

Easterns new quarterback Johnathan Brantley throws a pass in spring football on April 4th at OBrien Field. Brantley is a transfer from Tulane and one of four quarterbacks in camp for Eastern.

Brantley more than just a runner

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor April 12, 2018

Forget what the statistics say. Disregard what his coaches at Tulane wanted him to be, Johnathan Brantley is a pass-first quarterback and he and his new coaches at Eastern believe in full of his ability...

Jacob Ivey Jr., who will be a redshirt sophomore in the fall, catches a pass in the Panthers’ first spring practice of 2018. Coach Kim Dameron said the first practice was a good starting point that the Panthers can build off of throughout the rest of spring and into the season.

Quarterback battle to be key in Spring

JJ Bullock, Assistant Sports Editor March 20, 2018

Playing time at every position on the Eastern football team, quarterback through line, will be up for grabs and battled for according to head coach Kim Dameron during Spring football,  which began Tuesday...

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