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

Senior quarterback Jalen Whitlow was 10-19 in passing and ran for six yards during the Panthers 41-0 defeat by Northwestern on Sept. 12 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill.

Whitlow the king of Madden

Blake Nash, Staff Reporter October 7, 2015

When Eastern senior quarterback Jalen Whitlow envisions his future visits to Eastern, he relates to a character from one of his favorite movies, “Paid in Full.” The character, Rico, is about to be...

Whitlow proud of Kentucky, loyal to Eastern

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor October 8, 2014

Jalen Whitlow might still have close ties to former Kentucky teammates, but don’t get it confused, the Eastern quarterback bleeds Panthers’ blue not Wildcats’ blue. Whitlow was able to watch his...

Dameron names Whitlow outright starter

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor September 24, 2014

Jalen Whitlow was ready to transfer the same day he was told he would no longer be a quarterback for Kentucky. “They wanted to change my position into wide receiver and I wanted to stay as a quarterback,”...

Junior quarterback Jalen Whitlow runs with the ball down  field against Austin Peay Saturday at OBrien Field. Whitlow set an Eastern record, with 137 rushing yards by a quarterback, as the Panthers won 63-7.

Whitlow, Johnson receive weekly awards

Aldo Soto, Assistant Sports Editor September 22, 2014

Eastern quarterback Jalen Whitlow was named co-Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week, following the Panthers’ win Saturday over Austin Peay. Whitlow, who transferred from Kentucky, set a new Eastern...

Jason Howell | The Daily Eastern News

Coach Kim Dameron gives a speech to his players at the end of practice on Thursday near OBrien Field.  The Panthers first football game is Aug. 28 versus the Minnesota Gophers.

Whitlow, Manley to play quarterback this season

Aldo Soto, Sports Editor August 24, 2014

Jimmy Garoppolo’s replacement was the biggest question mark for the Eastern football team heading into this season. It will not be red-shirt senior Andrew Manley, who transferred from New Mexico State...

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