According to rivals.com, 1,635 football players have entered the transfer portal since it opened after this past season. According to ncsasports.org, there are around 858 colleges that have a football program. That means that there are around two athletes in the transfer portal for every school. Basketball produces similar numbers. According to on3.com, 1,134 basketball.
Redshirt sophomore Blake Ruffin has been named a Football Championship Subdivision All-American by the Associated Press. The safety from Louisville, KY got named on the second team All-American list. Ruffin missed the entirety of last season due to a torn ACL, and returned at the beginning of the 2023 season. Ruffin led the FCS in.
Redshirt sophomore safety Blake Ruffin talks about his high school days in Louisville, KY, his background in baseball, and his journey to Eastern. Ruffin also touched on his injury during his sophomore year, his successful junior year, and what he hopes will come after. The sports staff can be reached at 581-2812 or at densportsdesk@gmail.com.
With a 16-10 win over the Lindenwood Lions, Eastern looks to keep that momentum going when they face off against Tennessee State University at O’Brien Stadium Saturday with a 12 p.m. kickoff. Panthers’ Head Coach Chris Wilkerson talked about what adjustments he plans to make in terms of strategy for the upcoming match. “It’s still.