Partridge headed to Eastern Illinois

Charlie Partridge has taken a position as defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Eastern Illinois. Partridge was a key figure in bringing in Cyclone recruiting classes that lifted Iowa State football to 16 wins and a pair of bowl games the past two seasons.

“My long term goal is to be a defensive coordinator and so I’m looking forward to getting back on the field at a successful program like Eastern Illinois,” Partridge said. “I have so many great memories and I am grateful to Dan McCarney for giving me the opportunity to come to Iowa State for the best four years of my life.”

Partridge had been with Iowa State since 1998.

“Charlie has done a great job for us and we will miss him,” McCarney said. “I understand his desire to get back down on the field coaching. This move will help him reach his career goals.”

McCarney said a search for a successor will begin immediately.

– ISU media relations

Eilers charged with assault

Justin Eilers, a starting linebacker for the ISU football team last season, has been charged with simple assault, according to the ISU Police log.

Eilers allegedly pushed and struck a student co-worker on June 13 at the General Services Building. The act was reported at 11:22 a.m., and a report has been initiated, according to the log.

Department of Public Safety captain Gene Deisinger was unavailable for comment on the matter.

The 6-foot-2, 217-pound Eilers was second on the team in tackles last season with 94.

– Jeff Raasch

Former ISU golfer in U.S. Open

Former Cyclone women’s golfer and current LPGA touring pro Beth Bader will compete in the 2002 United States Women’s Open, July 4-7 at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kan.

Bader, a two-time all-Big Eight golfer at ISU from 1993-96, earned a spot in the prestigious tournament in a 36-hole qualifier, Monday June 10 at the Blue Heron Golf Course in Cologne, N.J. Bader carded rounds of 71 and 72 for a 1-under 36-hole total.

It is the first U.S. Open appearance for Bader, who is in her second full season on the LPGA Tour. The Eldridge, Iowa native has made four cuts this season and is currently ranked seventh on the tour in putting.

– ISU media relations