Category: OVC-Big South Football Association
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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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Moving the Chains with . . . Eastern Illinois TE Joe McNab
Eastern Illinois redshirt senior tight end Joe McNab (82) overcame Guillain-Barre syndrome to establish himself in the Panthers’ tight end rotation.
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Panther rewind: Eastern’s missed opportunities result in overtime loss
A missed field goal and third-down failures on defense proved costly for Eastern Illinois in a 27-20 overtime loss to UT Martin on Saturday.
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After snapping 5-game skid, battered WIU enjoys a much-needed bye week break
Western Illinois welcome a much-needed bye this week after beating Tennessee State to snap a five-game losing streak.
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Versatile D-line newcomer Davis gaining skills, playing time for Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois defensive end Knowledge Davis doesn’t say much, but he’s got plenty of people talking about his play this season.
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