EKU Football mourns the loss of iconic head coach Roy Kidd.
It would be impossible to express everything Coach Kidd has meant to Eastern Kentucky University. He embodied the passion, purpose, and pride that our program strives for every day. Thank you, Coach Kidd! ๐ค๐
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We invite everyone to participate in honoring coaching legend, Roy Kidd, by turning on your stadium lights on Wednesday, Sept 13thย from 9 PM until 9:31:5 PM
Coach Kidd won 315 career games at EKU!
Please help us honor this great KY coach!
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We are shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Allante Leaphart. EKU Football sends our thoughts and prayers to his family during this incredibly difficult time.
Defensive line coach
@CoachJHawkins
has been named on AFCAโs 35 Under 35 listโผ๏ธ
He is the only ASUN coach on the list!
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A DREAM REALIZED!
Congratulations to
@Josiah_Ezirim
on being drafted by the
@Saints
in the 7th round of the NFL Draft!
He becomes the 34th Colonel to be drafted in history, and the first since 2016!
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We are sad to share the news that Bobby Wells, the brother of head coach Walt Wells, has passed away.
Wells was a beloved brother, son, teacher, coach, friend and mentor. Everyone with EKU football extends our thoughts and prayers to his family during this difficult time.
Big thank you to Drake Jackson, alumnus of Kentucky Football๐ and now an offensive lineman for the Lions for speaking to our Offensive Linemen today about Grit, Toughness, and Perseverance trough Adversity
@eku
@EKUSports
@UKFootball
@Lions
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๐๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ข๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ.
For 22nd time in program history and the first time since 2014, EKU is heading to the
@NCAA_FCS
Playoffs!
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Thank you to Coach Kidd for coming out and speaking with our men before practice, you really have us fired up for the game Saturday!
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First win of the season โ๏ธ
The Colonels go on the road to Cardinal Stadium to take on Louisville on Saturday, Sept. 7. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. EST.
๐จ SCHEDULE ALERT ๐๏ธ
Who's ready for some FOOTBALL!!
8โฃ games this fall!!
At least 3โฃ games at Roy Kidd Stadium.
Oct. 10 - vs No. 10 Central Arkansas
Nov. 7 - vs Stephen F. Austin
Nov. 21 - vs Western Carolina
More ๐
#ExpectToWin
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๐ฃ THATโS OUR HEAD COACH!
@EKUWWells
has been named the 2021 FCS Region 3 Co-Coach of the Year, and is now a finalist for National Coach of the Year!
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๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐ค๐ช๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐! ๐
@EKUWWells
has signed an extension through 2๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ6๏ธโฃโผ๏ธ
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๐๐'๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐'๐ซ๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐!
Your Colonels are HOSTING Gardner-Webb next Saturday at 5:00 p.m. in the first round of the
@NCAA_FCS
Playoffs!
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Cue Cabin on the Hill!๐ถ
It was Easternโs first win over a ranked team since beating No. 23 Tennessee State, 44-0, on Nov. 2, 2013.
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#ExpectToWin
This is what it's all about! Sharing this kind of moment with FAMILY!
Congratulations to
@gurley_brad
on earning your full scholarship! ๐
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Thrilled to announce a contract extension for
@EKUWWells
!
"In the face of extraordinary circumstances, our program took a significant step forward this year and we are confident we are setting it up to continue on an upward trajectory." -
@MattRoanAD