Category: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Illinois State receiving corps has potential to return ‘Birds to great heights
Head coach Brock Spack said this year’s receivers compare favorably to that of the 2014 national runners-up Redbirds.
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Old dogs likely to give Southern Illinois plenty of bite on offensive line this fall
With a bevy of experienced players up front, the Southern Illinois offensive line will be a driving force for the offense this fall.
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Missouri Valley Football Conference faces potentially daunting challenges ahead, according to league media panel
Prairie State Pigskin contacted four media members who regularly cover the Missouri Valley Football Conference to assess where the league is at and where it may be headed.
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Viverito’s legacy tied to the growth of the Missouri Valley Football Conference, media members say
The Missouri Valley Football Conference has emerged as the nation’s top FCS league in large part thanks to the leadership of commissioner Patty Viverito, according to three media members who have witnessed her influence.
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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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