Former Eastern wide receiver Micah Rucker said he had an idea he wouldn't be with the Kansas City Chiefs for long. Rucker was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad on Sept. 23 and then released seven days later on Sept. 30. Rucker said the Chiefs - who beat the Denver Broncos 33-19 on Sept. (0) comments
Eastern's defense led the nation in takeaways during the 2005 season with 20 interceptions and 21 fumbles recovered. Nine Panthers had at least one interception and 12 Panthers recovered at least one fumble. Four of those players scored at least one touchdown after their takeaway. (1) comment
Although the two powerhouses, Ohio State and Northwestern, are out of way in the Eastern men's soccer team's non-conference schedule, the next week for the Panthers may be their biggest test. Eastern will be tested physically and mentally, as they will play three matches from Oct. (0) comments
Eastern's football team ended its streak of 36 straight weeks ranked in a national poll when it dropped out of the Football Championship Subdivision Coaches' poll following its bye week this weekend. The Panthers were ranked No. 25 in the Coaches' poll after their 23-10 loss to Jacksonville State on Sept. (0) comments
For football, the quarterback is the field leader. In basketball, it's point guard. For baseball, the catcher directs play. Any of these leadership positions is difficult for even seniors to step into, yet for freshman setter Hannah Deterding, it is almost natural. (0) comments
Eastern freshman forward Ashley Eck has soccer in her blood. Her father coaches a college team, and her uncle, Ted, played for the U.S. National Team in the 1990s and for the MLS Dallas Burn - now FC Dallas. Eck, the only women's soccer player to score a goal so far this season, sat down with Staff Reporter Richard Morse to discuss how she came to Eastern, playing on collegiate level and her favorite place to eat on campus. (0) comments