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From football to tennis, the forgotten Mayors Cup is a mysterious piece of Eastern-Western rivalry’s tradition
A trophy that dates back decades — the Mayor’s Cup — is an intriguing piece of history in the Eastern Illinois vs. Western Illinois rivalry.
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Middle linebacker Reinicke brings ‘ultimate stability and knowledge’ to WIU defense
Iowa State transfer Nick Reinicke has proven to be a stalwart for the Western Illinois defense this fall.
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Off-season work with Eastern QB royalty helps LaCrue sharpen ‘all-around’ skills
Eastern Illinois quarterback Cole LaCrue has thrown for 12 touchdowns and only three interceptions this season.
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Nose tackle Garcia providing Illinois State defense with big impact up front
Junior Valentino Garcia has provided solid play at nose tackle for nationally ranked Illinois State this season.
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SIU freshman Schofield relishes game-winning kick while striving for consistency
SIU freshman Weston Schofield’s game-winning field goal against Northern Iowa last month was the first walk-off kick of his entire career.
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Moving the Chains with … Illinois State tight end Max Ziebarth
Illinois State tight end Max Ziebarth has dressed in Redbird gear since childhood and attended kids’ camps for years on campus.
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National analysts project Illinois State will return to FCS playoffs
If national analysts and their projections hold true, Illinois State will be the lone representative from the Land of Lincoln in the FCS playoffs.
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Win streak helps ‘Birds build momentum before challenging November stretch
Head coach Brock Spack’s ISU Redbirds face three straight Missouri Valley Football Conference games against nationally ranked teams to close out the regular season.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State delivers down the stretch to upend Murray State
No. 9/10 Illinois State scored a pair of four-quarter touchdowns and produced defensive stands to outlast Murray State, 35-14, at Hancock Stadium in Normal.
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Leatherneck rewind: Resilient Western dodges late potholes, outlasts Charleston Southern to move into first-place OVC tie
The Western Illinois defense, and a timely offensive drive, helped the Leathernecks outlast Charleston Southern, 42-35, on Saturday.
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