Category: OVC-Big South Football Association
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Eastern linebacker Nickson returns to hometown for season finale at FBS Alabama
Eastern Illinois junior linebacker Ju’Wuan Nickson, who played at Tuscaloosa Hillcrest High School, will return to his hometown when the Panthers (3-8) visit Bryant-Denny Stadium against FBS Alabama (8-2).
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Confident freshman CB Keith catches on quickly for Western Illinois defense
Freshman cornerback Don Paul Keith turned heads at Western Illinois in fall camp. He has started the past six games for WIU.
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Leatherneck rewind: Intentional grounding penalty results in safety, leads to WIU loss
A key call against Western Illinois tipped the scales of victory as visiting Southeast Missouri rallied past the Leathernecks, 22-17, Saturday at Hanson Field.
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Panther rewind: Eastern’s offensive struggles continue in sixth consecutive loss
Eastern Illinois managed just one touchdown Saturday on offense, losing 42-12 to Lindenwood for the Panthers’ sixth loss in a row.
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High school state champion coach, player reunited on Western Illinois coaching staff
Seven years ago, Brandon Kreczmer and Jake Ackman were celebrating an Illinois high school state championship together. Now, they both play roles on the Western Illinois coaching staff.
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Versatile Eastern Illinois TE Herrera giving opposing defenses plenty to think about
Eastern Illinois tight end Alex Herrera was used all over the field last weekend against Tennessee Tech, and he enjoyed a career day.
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois running back Markell Holman
Western Illinois running back Markell Holman is so loyal to his hometown Philly cheesesteak, he won’t even try an Italian beef sandwich. Learn all about Holman in our Q&A.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western completes comeback, rallies by Lindenwood
Freshman QB Cason Carswell’s 8-yard pass to senior tight end Alex Williams proved to be the game-winner in WIU’s 24-21 win against Lindenwood.
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Panther rewind: Missed opportunities prove costly for Eastern in loss to fifth-ranked TTU
Missed opportunities to score proved costly for Eastern Illinois on Saturday in a 21-9 home loss to No. 5 Tennessee Tech.
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Western Illinois ‘hit a home run’ with transfer linebacker Washington
WIU linebacker Kevin Washington Jr. leads the Leathernecks in sacks while ranking second in tackles, solo stops and quarterback hurries.
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