Robert Marve will replace Turbush as starting QB for this game. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Use the 'Report' link on EKU was looking for answers and decided to make a change at quarterback. By Nathan Hutchinson Register Sports Editor . How was your academic performance this semester? Full Bio. Boyle was Eastern’s starting quarterback for the 2017 season. EKU football coach Mark Elder not looking at past successes or failures in search for starting QB. EKU women's basketball sweeps in-state rival Morehead St. EKU BookSmart program gives students access to free textbooks. “There were somethings that were up in the air that I didn’t necessarily feel comfortable with (at Oregon State) and I think after talking with my family about the move (to EKU) that was best for me and my family as well was to come back closer,” Blount said. Leave a comment. 10 months ago. ... 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”. Both suspensions are said to be for 1-game. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Throughout the offseason, Mauk competed for the Tigers' starting quarterback job but was ultimately named the backup to returning starter James Franklin. His three older brothers all played D-I football as quarterbacks. View Comments. Ultimately he picked Eastern Kentucky University, where he was a standout during his time in Richmond, and still ranks among the top quarterbacks in Colonels’ history. racist or sexually-oriented language. “I’m excited to get to work with these guys,” Blount said. Cloudy and damp with rain this morning...then becoming partly cloudy. And through three games, that hype seemed to be coming to fruition, but problems arose in a close win over South Carolina and came to a climax a week later in an abysmal shutout at the hands of Georgia where Mauk completed just 9 of 21 pass attempts for 97 yards and four interceptions. The Tennessean. 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. “It will be exciting,” Boyle said. But the personnel intrigue went beyond that. He served as the head football coach at Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky from 1994 to 1998, compiling a record of 20–29–1.. Woolum played college football as a quarterback for the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Mike Organ. The 2012 EKU football … Eastern Kentucky University Athletics Main Navigation Menu. Redshirt junior Austin Scott made one start. View Comments. Snow showers developing late. Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson passes during the first half of an NCAA college football … The junior QB completed over 75% of his passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns. WVU Football handled business and took care of Eastern Kentucky in their start to the 2020 college football season. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Threats of harming another He’s not the only guy we feel confident putting into the game in meaningful times, but Conor is our starting quarterback.”. Interviews with Head Coach Mark Elder and New Offensive Coordinator Adam Austin discussing EKU's Quarterback Battle. In 2017, Mauk signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders to compete for the starting spot with former NFL quarterback Vince Young. NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS They had guys last year drafted in the first round and they’re going to have the same thing this year so to be able to experience that and to go up against that and see what it’s like is huge.”. Let us know what's going on! Is Megan Thee Stallion on Ariana Grande's 34+35 remix? Sports Former EKU QB, Colonels Hall of … EKU coach Mark Elder announced on Tuesday that Boyle will be the starting quarterback for the team’s season opener on Sept. 2 against Western Kentucky. “Going through it was obsessively a great time,” he said. In 2014–2015, the Wildcats lost their final six games of the season after starting the season 5–1, completing their second year under Mark Stoops at 5-7 and 2–6 in the SEC (6th-East). Cureton's two starts came in Jay Norvell's first season at Nevada. McKinney led the team in yards (608) while completing 65.5 percent of his passes. Don't knowingly lie about anyone [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. To start the second quarter, UCA’s Kierre Crossley had a two-yard run, extending the lead for the Bears, 24-0. “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. He was the starting quarterback when the team won the 1982 NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship Game. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. 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. All posts in category Football. 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. Fields has 5,237 yards, compared to Quice's total of 5,007 from 1965-68. Despite the hype surrounding incoming freshman quarterback Holton Ahlers, ECU went into this past season with redshirt sophomore Reid Herring as its starting … Both suspensions are said to be for 1-game. EKU ATHLETICS — Eastern Kentucky University’s football team lost 59-0 at Marshall University on Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Eastern Kentucky University Basketball & Football News. 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”. Fields has 5,237 yards, compared to Quice's total of 5,007 from 1965-68. Chance of snow 40%. Latest on Eastern Kentucky Colonels quarterback Parker McKinney including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN – CFN 2020 Marshall Preview. Tuck Woolum is a former American football player and coach. UK quarterback Terry Wilson enters transfer portal Wilson ends his time at UK with a 17-8 record. Sayre off to perfect 7-0 start in first varsity football season The Spartans are led by former Marshall quarterback Chad Pennington. 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. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. [9] Mauk entered the game with Missouri leading 28–26 in the fourth quarter and ultimately helped lead them to a 41–26 victory. Third-string redshirt freshman quarterback Isaiah Velez came in for Dakota Allen. Mauk then transferred to Eastern Kentucky for the 2016 season. Quarterback changes lead to EKU, WKU football's late, game-winning drives. Cureton put his name in the NCAA transfer portal after the 2019 season, although he kept open the option of returning to Nevada for his junior season. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. It was a battle between Redshirt junior Austin Scott, Redshirt sophomore Dakota Allen, Redshirt freshman Parker McKinney and Blount for the job. Another EKU newcomer, quarterbacks coach Trent Steelman — a Bowling Green native who set several program records as a four-year starting QB … Boyle led the Colonels to four wins in 2017 and threw for 11 touchdowns that sea- son. The transfer quarterback was 12-for-19 for 169 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions at No. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Quarterback QB 6'2" 207 lbs 11 Beau Allen. For more information about ad/sponsorship opportunities, email seth.littrell@eku.edu. 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. 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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. Low near 30F. If you have an event you'd like to list on the site, submit it now! He is the younger brother of quarterback Ben Mauk. Blount’s goal coming into EKU was to win the starting quarterback position. Mauk passed for three touchdowns and ran for another in the Tigers' victory.[12]. Fr. [8], Mauk played sparingly to begin the 2013 season until Franklin left the Tigers' game against Georgia with a shoulder injury. [1] Mauk attended Kenton High School where he was coached by his father. The former all-state quarterback in Tennessee chose Eastern after receiving a football scholarship offer from the school. Doege played so well that both backup Austin Kendall and Garrett Greene … EKU starting QB Parker McKinney was also injured in that game and replaced by Dakota Allen. [14] He was cut from the team after two days of practice due to a shoulder injury. Junior quarterback Miles Kendrick will start for Kansas football against West Virginia Saturday. NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS Robert Marve will replace Turbush as starting QB for this game. [16] Head coach Mike Mauk stated that Maty would be joining the coaching staff as an assistant. “Talented guys and a great group of guys.”. Posted in Football. As a redshirt sophomore this year, Swafford started four games and threw for a total of 940 yards and five touchdown passes. 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. [10][11] He earned the honor again on November 4 after leading Mizzou to a 31–3 win over Tennessee. 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. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Go To Coaching Staff. or anything. Conor was the most consistent guy that gave us success on offense. [1], In addition to Missouri, Mauk received scholarship offers from Cincinnati, Illinois, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Vanderbilt, among others.[7]. Overall, EKU’s QB’s went 12 of 43 passes for 81 yards and no touchdowns as defense dominated the spring game. 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. Box 235 Hiawatha, IA 52233 1-800-PRO-DRAFT (1-800-776-3723) Two games ago, Fields passed former EKU quarterback Jim Quice on the school's all-time career offensive leader list. Former EKU quarterback Tim Boyle was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers on May 4. Tennessee State (4 … Get the latest Eastern Kentucky Football news, photos, rankings, lists and more on Bleacher Report. Eastern Kentucky needs to own the time of possession battle, and it won’t win it by enough to matter. [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). What’s Going To Happen. 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. Roman Johnson sacked EKU quarterback Isaiah Velez, hitting him from behind and jarring the football loose. Mauk was redshirted during his first season and did not play in any games. Quarterback ZACK JAYNES (#12, 2008-10) opened the game 16-of-20 passing for 197 yards through the first half at EKU. 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. High near 45F. He tossed seven touchdown passes and 1,117 yards. Published 4:23 pm Thursday, August 15, 2019. [1] In addition to football, Maty Mauk was a high school All-District selection in basketball and qualified for the Ohio state track meet in four different events. 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. RICHMOND — When he arrived at EKU two years ago, Jared McClain knew he was ready — both mentally and physically — to step onto the field and make an impact. 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Be Nice. that is degrading to another person. EKU QB group features four with starting experience. The Wisconsin native announced he would be transferring in the spring and was quickly in contact with head coach Mark Elder and new offensive coordinator Adam Austin. Redshirt freshman Isaiah Velez made his EKU debut in last week’s loss at Central Arkansas and made a strong case that he could fight for the job of starting … Don't Threaten. Stay up to date and informed on everything that is happening at Eastern Kentucky University! Share with Us. In 2017, Mauk signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders to compete for the starting spot with former NFL quarterback Vince Young. Listen to "Eastern Progress Podcasts" on Spreaker. 18 Wisconsin Badgers will return to the field (which seems like the fifth “return” they’ve had) on Saturday and face off against the 5-1 and No. ... the importance of unity in his first fall as head football coach at Eastern Kentucky University. Now, he’s ready to prove he can step up and be the focal point and the leader of the Colonel offense. There was a problem saving your notification. Mauk and the Tigers passing game came into 2014 with considerable hype, despite the loss of the previous year's three leading receivers. 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. by Colonels Corner on September 1, 2012 • Permalink. 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. But the personnel intrigue went beyond that. WVU won 56-10 on Saturday behind stellar performances from quarterback Jarret Doege and an amazing rushing attack.. Mauk held the passing touchdowns record with 219 but was surpassed by Jake Browning in 2014 (229). “That’s when I visited EKU and committed to play,” Swafford said. 5 Ohio State in the season opener last year. 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”. By Advocate-Messenger. ... 2016 EKU Football Roster. 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. Box 235 Hiawatha, IA 52233 1-800-PRO-DRAFT (1-800-776-3723) We'd love to hear eyewitness 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. 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. Blount said consistency give him the advantage in the competition against the other quarterbacks. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Robert Marve will replace Turbush as starting QB for this game. David J. Kim . 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. [9], Mauk made his first career start in place of the injured Franklin the following week against Florida, leading the Tigers to a 36–17 victory and earning Southeastern Conference Freshman Player of the Week honors. The Eastern Progress had the opportunity to get in touch with Boyle to see how he’s doing. Brooks Bentley mostly played JV last season, but was called up to varsity on occasion because of injury. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Home Featured EKU football coach Mark Elder not looking at past successes or failures in search for starting QB. And he did just that. Leave a comment. Be Proactive. [15], Mauk coached on the sidelines of a Glendale High School football game, where his father is head coach and his brother Ben Mauk is an assistant, in August and was credited with assisting the school's quarterback in throwing 8 touchdowns in the game. Snow mixing in. Sophomore L.J. Both suspensions are said to be for 1-game. EKU started a quarterback who didn’t finish the game, and who knows who starts against the Mountaineers? 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”. EKU is one of just a handful of FCS teams even giving football a go this fall and there is no conference championship or playoff berths to worry about at the end of the season. Tennessee State 45, EKU football 21: New quarterback Michael Hughes leads Tigers. Two games ago, Fields passed former EKU quarterback Jim Quice on the school's all-time career offensive leader list. 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. Replacing three of the four starting defensive backs, although the return of injured safety T.J. Comstock helps. Blount is coming from a Pacific-12 Conference program that faced high level competition like Ohio State a year ago. Offensive coordinator Brent Dearmon is looking … Eastern Kentucky University football team will be hosting their first home game of the season against Houston Baptist on Saturday, Oct. 3. Mathew Richard Mauk (born June 13, 1993) is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. Parker McKinney started at quarterback … RICHMOND — The Eastern Kentucky University football team learned the importance of depth at quarterback in 2018, using four different signal callers on its way to a 7-4 season. After this semester, what is your opinion on online classes versus in-person classes. Four quarterbacks are battling for the starting spot — none of which has ever thrown a pass in an EKU uniform. 20 att. New starter Bennedict Mathurin scores 31 to lead Arizona Wildcats over Oregon State, 98-64. Print; Roster Layout: Go; ... Quarterback QB 6'2" 223 lbs. Roman Johnson sacked EKU quarterback Isaiah Velez, hitting him from behind and jarring the football loose. Eastern Kentucky kicks off the 2019 season on Thursday against Valparaiso. The No. by Colonels Corner on September 1, 2012 • Permalink. Chance of rain 100%.. Cloudy. Lexington, Ky. Lexington Catholic. 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 … Freshman … Professional career. accounts, the history behind an article. Despite making a quarterback change at halftime, Eastern Kentucky football took down Central Arkansas 31-28 for its second win of the season on … EKU FOOTBALL: McClain embraces new role as top QB. “It's weird but it's good and we’re excited to get out there and show everyone that we can be that team,” head coach Walt Wells said. [3] He was named Ohio's Mr. Football and was named an All-American by Sports Illustrated and Parade Magazine. He was cut from the team after two days of practice due to a shoulder injury. He played college football for the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. He previously played for the Missouri Tigers. He said he’s been asked a lot about his time at Oregon State and especially playing against top-10 teams like Ohio State. Louisville Courier Journal. 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 “We’ve got four guys on our roster that have started Division I football games so there was a battle throughout camp. Conor Blount named EKU football starting quarterback. RICHMOND, Ky. — The Eastern Kentucky University football inked seven players to the Class of 2021 on national signing day. [1], Mauk, the son of Mike and Gwyn Mauk, was born and raised in Kenton, Ohio. Email the author. He started and picked up wins in the final two games of the season. Elder announced on Monday that Blount will be the starter. He also scored a rushing touchdown. [13] Mauk then transferred to Eastern Kentucky for the 2016 season. While Mertz started the game playing relatively clean, including hitting freshman Chimere Dike on a 49-yard touchdown pass, he turned the ball over three times in a four-drive span. You have permission to edit this article. It was a day that Tyler Swafford won’t soon forget. [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. Latest on Eastern Kentucky Colonels quarterback Parker McKinney including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Subscribe to the Eastern Progress newsletter for free today and support student media at EKU! Be Truthful. It includes two quarterbacks and two running backs, one of … “That’s football at its best. Posted in Football. “It was a very tight race,” Elder said. 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. 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