Category: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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As ‘farewell tour’ approaches, MVFC boss Viverito sees plenty still to be done

Patty Viverito didn’t have the opportunities in sports like females do today. That motivated her to get into college athletics in roles that make a difference. The Chicago native is still doing it more than 40 years later.
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Anderson goes from small-town football to big role on Illinois State defensive line

Jake Anderson played small-town high school football in northern Illinois and now has a big role on Illinois State’s defense.
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Illinois State preparing to go with a two-quarterback system this fall, says Spack

Redshirt juniors Jake Rubley and Tommy Rittenhouse will likely share quarterback snaps, according to veteran ISU head coach Brock Spack.
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Experienced Clark driven by new address, new relationships at Southern Illinois

Wide receiver Brad Clark brings loads of experience to Southern Illinois, which will have some new faces in passing game.
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Collier’s passing the latest in legacy of Western Illinois’ watershed coaching staff

Longtime defensive coordinator Joe Collier began his storied coaching career at Western Illinois University under Lou Saban.
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Spring games give way to next transfer portal pursuit for Illinois FCS programs

All four coaching staffs seek to add players bolstering their rosters prior to summer.
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Illinois State running back Wright keeps the faith for his family in troubled Haiti

Illinois State running back Wenkers Wright is praying every night for family members in his native Haiti, which has been besieged by gang violence.
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Illlinois State quarterback duel remains a competition as spring practice closes

Both quarterbacks were given the opportunity to lead the first team offense as the Red Team outscored the White Team, 33-21.
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After big debut season, Illinois State RB seeks to take his game, team even higher

Illinois State running back Mason King made a big first impression last season, which has become his trademark.
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SIU football readies for spring ‘break’ from practices for April 8 solar eclipse

SIU football will get a three-day break from practices this spring during the Southern Illinois Crossroads Eclipse Festival.