At a young age, the main goal for most kids who play football is to play professionally in the National Football League. Eastern’s former defensive back Russell Dandy started playing football when he was 6 years old. As he’s training to turn his dreams of playing in the NFL into a reality, he never thought.
Defensive back Russell Dandy was named a Walter Camp Football Championship Subdivision All-American on Dec. 29. Dandy is the 10th Panther to be named part of the Walter Camp All-American team. The fifth year from Hinesville, GA led the FCS with 19 passes defended during the 2023 regular football season. Dandy also recorded one interception.
With four rushing touchdowns, a blocked punt, and a new pass breakup record, Eastern has aspects to be proud of after their win against Tennessee State. In the first quarter, redshirt junior quarterback Pierce Holley threw a pass to junior Eli Mirza. Mirza made the one-handed catch to gain 17 yards and the first down..