Category: Ohio Valley Conference
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Fresh Faces: ‘Freaky’ transfer tight end Hargro embraces WIU playmaker, big brother roles

David Hargro wasn’t thrilled about moving to tight end. When he did, his production blossomed and he earned a Division I opportunity at Western Illinois.
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Eastern Illinois offense squarely in the spotlight for season opener at Murray State

Following consecutive 3-9 seasons, Eastern Illinois seeks a strong start in its non-conference season opener at Murray State.
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Western Illinois poised to feature 3-man running back committee

While the last two Western Illinois seasons have produced one main ball carrier, this year’s Leathernecks may well be a three-man show.
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Fresh Faces: ‘Explosive’ Eastern Illinois transfer WR Whitlock finds good fit

Wide receiver Devin Whitlock could be a jack of all trades this season for the Eastern Illinois offense, which managed only 12 passing TDs a year ago.
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Experienced Eastern DB Lyons takes over as new ‘safety blanket’ for defense

Eastern Illinois defensive back Kaleb Lyons has played in 37 career games. This fall, he takes that experience to free safety, a new position.
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EIU’s Wilkerson revamps fall camp structure following injury-plagued seasons

Following injury-depleted seasons, Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson has altered his team’s approach to fall camp.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois offensive lineman Carson Fichtel

EIU offensive lineman Carson Fichtel’s last name is well known in Charleston. In our Moving the Chains interview, he shares his hobbies, favorite order at a barbecue restaurant and more.
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New Eastern Illinois AD plans to examine space in, around Panthers’ home field

New Eastern Illinois athletic director Mark Wilson said he will be among a group to examine using the space underneath and around EIU’s O’Brien Field differently.
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‘How do you know?’: UT Martin in a familiar place in OVC preseason poll amid shakeup

Like many teams, UT Martin is dealing with a brand-new roster, but the Skyhawks are in a familiar place the Ohio Valley Conference preseason poll.
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Improved Western Illinois targeting ‘bigger things’ this fall

Boosted by winning three of its four final games last season, Western Illinois strives for a significant move up the Ohio Valley Conference standings this fall.