The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Sat, 25 May 2013 20:43:46 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Eddie Viliunas Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB9) 60 It is a special story worth repeating. A walkon quarterback for the Fighting Illini gets switched to tight end and ends up a three-year letterman. Eddie Viliunas is not only a starter, but Illini coaches are now praising his overall ability and effort at a position stacked with top players. And perhaps the best is yet to come. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1203203.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1203203.html Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:30:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois The walkon tradition at Illinois has been an ongoing blessing for the football team. Players who believe they can play major college ball are encouraged to enroll on their own and earn scholarships. A number of athletes over the years have done that, with several making it to the NFL. The latest to earn a scholarship is tight end Eddie Viliunas. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1116971.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1116971.html Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:17:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time, Eddie Viliunas had just finished his first spring as a tight end after walking on to Illinois as a quarterback. He played tight end and lettered as a blocker, but he looked like a quarterback. Now, he has a year's experience and has bulked up for the position. He has helped turn a weak position into a strong one. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1078835.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1078835.html Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:07:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois The Fighting Illini football team has always been known for giving walk-ons a chance to compete for playing time. So it is no surprise that several have seen action this year. But when you walk on to play quarterback, you don't expect to play a significant role as a tight end. Eddie Viliunas has enjoyed that unique opportunity. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1024583.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1024583.html Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:41:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Eddie Viliunas, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound, quarterback from La Grange (Ill.) Lyons is hoping to open some eyes in 2007. Viliunas has been working religiously with quarterback guru coach Jeff Christensen and his “Throw It Deep” staff, now it’s his time to shine. http://purdue.scout.com/2/670276.html 2047 Chris Pool http://purdue.scout.com/2/670276.html Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:34:00 GMT 0 180 Purdue purdue