Eastern Kentucky University Basketball & Football News. Kick off is set for 7:30 p.m. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Chance of snow 40%. Two games ago, Fields passed former EKU quarterback Jim Quice on the school's all-time career offensive leader list. Louisville Courier Journal. 10 months ago. Sports Former EKU QB, Colonels Hall of … ... 2016 EKU Football Roster. Full Bio. “Talented guys and a great group of guys.”. Blount said consistency give him the advantage in the competition against the other quarterbacks. “That’s when I visited EKU and committed to play,” Swafford said. EKU football coach Mark Elder not looking at past successes or failures in search for starting QB. The official 2016 Football Roster for the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels. EKU women's basketball sweeps in-state rival Morehead St. EKU BookSmart program gives students access to free textbooks. – CFN 2020 Marshall Preview. He was cut from the team after two days of practice due to a shoulder injury. Sayre off to perfect 7-0 start in first varsity football season The Spartans are led by former Marshall quarterback Chad Pennington. Kaymen Cureton, who started two games at quarterback for Nevada as a true freshman in 2017, is transferring to Eastern Kentucky, he said in a social media post late Wednesday night. 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To start the second quarter, UCA’s Kierre Crossley had a two-yard run, extending the lead for the Bears, 24-0. Purdue has suspended starting quarterback Caleb Turbush and tight end Sterling Carter for today’s matchup in West Lafayette, both due to “violation of team rules”. For more information about ad/sponsorship opportunities, email seth.littrell@eku.edu. Following the Georgia game Mauk and the Tigers rebounded and finished 11–3 winning the SEC East for the second consecutive year along with the Citrus Bowl against Minnesota. The junior QB completed over 75% of his passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns. NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS “That’s football at its best. or anything. Parker McKinney started at quarterback … High near 45F. A year ago quarterback Conor Blount was playing for Oregon State and now he’s suiting up to start the season opener for the Eastern Kentucky University football team on Thursday night against Valporasio. Despite the hype surrounding incoming freshman quarterback Holton Ahlers, ECU went into this past season with redshirt sophomore Reid Herring as its starting … racist or sexually-oriented language. Subscribe to the Eastern Progress newsletter for free today and support student media at EKU! “It was a great experience not just to go out and play but to go out and do something like move the ball against those guys,” he said. Fields has 5,237 yards, compared to Quice's total of 5,007 from 1965-68. Cureton's two starts came in Jay Norvell's first season at Nevada. He said he’s been asked a lot about his time at Oregon State and especially playing against top-10 teams like Ohio State. He’s not the only guy we feel confident putting into the game in meaningful times, but Conor is our starting quarterback.”. [9] Mauk entered the game with Missouri leading 28–26 in the fourth quarter and ultimately helped lead them to a 41–26 victory. Interviews with Head Coach Mark Elder and New Offensive Coordinator Adam Austin discussing EKU's Quarterback Battle. Is Megan Thee Stallion on Ariana Grande's 34+35 remix? Be Nice. Let us know what's going on! The Eastern Progress had the opportunity to get in touch with Boyle to see how he’s doing. Eastern Kentucky University Athletics Main Navigation Menu. In 2017, Mauk signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders to compete for the starting spot with former NFL quarterback Vince Young. Isaac played four seasons (1978-81) at quarterback for coach Roy Kidd’s EKU Colonels, leading Eastern to back-to-back national runners-up finishes. He played college football for the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Posted in Football. We'd love to hear eyewitness Conor was the most consistent guy that gave us success on offense. Quarterback QB 6'2" 207 lbs 11 Beau Allen. “I’m excited to get to work with these guys,” Blount said. It was a battle between Redshirt junior Austin Scott, Redshirt sophomore Dakota Allen, Redshirt freshman Parker McKinney and Blount for the job. The ball fortuitously bounced into the arms of Palao who was shepherded to the end zone by a pair of teammates, rumbling 54 yards for the score. But the personnel intrigue went beyond that. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Eastern Kentucky kicks off the 2019 season on Thursday against Valparaiso. EKU football adds seven future Colonels during early signing period The group includes two quarterbacks, two running backs, a defensive back, an outside linebacker and an offensive lineman Listen to "Eastern Progress Podcasts" on Spreaker. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Home Featured EKU football coach Mark Elder not looking at past successes or failures in search for starting QB. 10-ranked Indiana Hoosiers at Camp Randall Stadium.. Indiana has put together an impressive season thus far, starting the year 4-0 with wins against Penn State and Michigan before falling to top-ranked Ohio State by only seven points. By Nathan Hutchinson Register Sports Editor . Boyle led the Colonels to four wins in 2017 and threw for 11 touchdowns that sea- son. [2][3][6] The records for completions, attempts, passing yards, and total yards were previously held by his older brother, Ben Mauk,[3] who was a college football standout for the Cincinnati Bearcats. Two days before Western Kentucky football faced the University of Alabama at Birmingham Saturday, the Hilltoppers head coach Tyson Helton declined to reveal the starting quarterback. Tuck Woolum is a former American football player and coach. But Saturday, Nov. 19, will pale in comparison as the Eastern Kentucky University Honors Scholar/starting quarterback looks back on his years on the Richmond campus and ahead to the 2017-18 academic year as … [3] He was named Ohio's Mr. Football and was named an All-American by Sports Illustrated and Parade Magazine. If you have an event you'd like to list on the site, submit it now! Overall, EKU’s QB’s went 12 of 43 passes for 81 yards and no touchdowns as defense dominated the spring game. There was a problem saving your notification. The Tennessean. Attorneys announce resignations, Saweetie and Doja Cat drop feminist anthem Best Friend, Kentucky governor says bills changing health orders dangerous, Kentucky lawmakers send bills to check governor’s authority to Beshear, Jason Momoa wants Metallica bassist to teach him some skills, Lars Ulrich gets chills over first Metallica show. ... the importance of unity in his first fall as head football coach at Eastern Kentucky University. McKinney led the team in yards (608) while completing 65.5 percent of his passes. He is the younger brother of quarterback Ben Mauk. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Fr. Eastern Kentucky University football team will be hosting their first home game of the season against Houston Baptist on Saturday, Oct. 3. Don't Threaten. He tossed seven touchdown passes and 1,117 yards. Mauk passed for three touchdowns and ran for another in the Tigers' victory.[12]. Chance of rain 100%.. Cloudy. Robert Marve will replace Turbush as starting QB for this game. Blount started six of the first seven games of the season, played in nine games for the Beavers and completed 62 percent of his passes with just two interceptions. Two days before Western Kentucky football faced the University of Alabama at Birmingham Saturday, the Hilltoppers head coach Tyson Helton declined to reveal the starting quarterback. EKU QB group features four with starting experience. On January 26, 2016 Mauk was indefinitely suspended from the Missouri football team after an old video surfaced of him apparently snorting a white substance; he was dismissed from the program on January 28, 2016. [2][4][5], Mauk holds national high school career records for passing completions (1,353), passing attempts (2,110), passing yards (18,932), and total yards (22,681). Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is sacked by Northwestern defensive end Eku Leota (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) The tape from Saturday’s 17-7 loss didn’t lie. Robert Marve will replace Turbush as starting QB for this game. The Eastern Progress can now accept online payments for advertising, sponsorships and donations. Doege played so well that both backup Austin Kendall and Garrett Greene … Tennessee State 45, EKU football 21: New quarterback Michael Hughes leads Tigers. Mauk and the Tigers passing game came into 2014 with considerable hype, despite the loss of the previous year's three leading receivers. Keep it Clean. View Comments. Mauk held the passing touchdowns record with 219 but was surpassed by Jake Browning in 2014 (229). Tonight, he will pick up another honor, as House will be inducted into the 2011 class of the Eastern Kentucky University Athletics Hall of Fame. He previously played for the Missouri Tigers. [2][3] As a senior, Mauk led Kenton to the state championship game where he lost to the Norwayne High School Bobcats of Creston, Ohio. [1] Mauk attended Kenton High School where he was coached by his father. Latest on Eastern Kentucky Colonels quarterback Parker McKinney including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN “We’ve got four guys on our roster that have started Division I football games so there was a battle throughout camp. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Brooks Bentley mostly played JV last season, but was called up to varsity on occasion because of injury. Former EKU quarterback Tim Boyle was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers on May 4. Redshirt freshman Parker McKinney didn’t play until the ninth game of the season when he came on and helped EKU to a road win at Austin Peay. Latest on Eastern Kentucky Colonels quarterback Parker McKinney including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Eastern Kentucky might have a nice defensive front, but as long as the Herd can blast away for Brenden Knox and the good backs, staying in control of the game shouldn’t be a problem. EKU ATHLETICS — Eastern Kentucky University’s football team lost 59-0 at Marshall University on Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. “It will be exciting,” Boyle said. All posts in category Football. EKU FOOTBALL: McClain embraces new role as top QB. How was your academic performance this semester? Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is sacked by Northwestern defensive end Eku Leota during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. UK quarterback Terry Wilson enters transfer portal Wilson ends his time at UK with a 17-8 record. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Two days before Western Kentucky football faced the University of Alabama at Birmingham Saturday, the Hilltoppers head coach Tyson Helton declined to reveal the starting quarterback.