Eastern Illinois University NCAA News

Senior offensive guard Chaz Millard has been selected by Lindy's Football Magazine as a preseason All-American. The two-year starter is carrying a streak of 26 games without allowing a sack into the 2009 season.

Quarterback Mike Armiento was 8 for 11 for 184 yards passing with two touchdowns to lead Archbishop McCarthy past Coral Springs Charter 17-12 in a spring football contest played at Coral Springs High Friday night.

There were 33 players on the field this past weekend as the Chiefs went through a rookie mini-camp. Each one of those men showed up on Thursday with dreams of various shapes and sizes.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs added eight defensive players among the 12 rookie free agents signed on Friday.

Former Eastern defensive end Pierre Walters was not among the 256 players selected during Saturday and Sunday's NFL Draft, but he was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.

In The Den Chicago Tribune Stafford and the Lions have come to a 6-year deal. Click on for details.

Former Eastern defensive end Pierre Walters has worked out with numerous teams in preparation for the NFL Draft, which takes place this Saturday and Sunday and will be broadcast on ESPN.

Sometimes, it isn't all about winning. When the Tracy-Milroy-Balaton baseball team came up against a solid Luverne Cardinal team in Tracy Friday, the Panthers were handed an 8-6 non-conference loss.

On the eve of UL's annual spring football game, the Cajuns made two announcements Friday concerning their coaching staff.

Eastern senior thrower Ryan Bennett prepares for the shot put during practice Wednesday afternoon at O'Brien Stadium.

Red-shirt freshman offensive lineman Eric Rettke pushes a blocking sled during practice Monday afternoon at O'Brien Stadium.

Indiana State University track personnel probably spent more time than usual Friday night watching The Weather Channel, although the first day of their invitational - the first home track and field meet for the Sycamores since 2005 - went off without a hitch earlier in the day.

With a number of weapons at its disposal, Elizabethtown dismantled Henderson County 57-33 and ended the Lady Colonels' season in the semifinals of the state tournament Saturday afternoon.

Marcus had its season halted on Friday at the hands of Duncanville - " the state's fifth-ranked team.

The men's basketball team ended its season last Tuesday with a loss to Austin Peay, but it is never too early to start thinking about next season.

T.J. Marion couldn't help but chuckle when he was asked if he had grown. "I wish I was 6-4," the former West High All-State player said of his listing on the Eastern Illinois University basketball roster.

ANOTHER game, another 50 point haul and top spot in their Northern Rail Cup into the bargain.

Especially, between two conference foes where one swept the season matchup, including a victory just six days ago, and owns an eight-game winning streak in the series.

The Governors , the No. 2 seed, trailed the No. 7 seeded Panthers 42-32 with 16:47 left.

The Eastern Illinois men's basketball team lost Saturday in the regular season finale to Tennessee State 83-63 after a strong first half by the Tigers.