Category: OVC-Big South Football Association
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Crowded field of running backs competing to be ‘that one’ for Western Illinois offense

There’s plenty of competition during fall camp at Western Illinois to replace departed No. 1 running back Cam Smith.
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WIU’s Lamb transitions from picking apart defenses to coaching one in Macomb

Former Western Illinois quarterback Nate Lamb, who threw for more than 3,300 yards last season, is now part of the WIU defensive coaching staff.
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Veteran EIU tight ends thrive on internal competition; QB1 race down to three

A veteran tight end group is giving the Eastern Illinois plenty of flexibility in fall camp.
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EIU assistant coach Taylor, defensive line get down to work in fall camp

After being hard hit by graduation, Eastern Illinois has retooled its defensive line under the guidance of a self-proclaimed “headcase” of a position coach.
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Connected by WWE, Western Illinois kicker and assistant coach’s bond leads to success

Western Illinois kicker Antonio Chadha is one of 35 kickers named to the Fred Mitchell Award Watch List.
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Illinois State again tops Land of Lincoln FCS programs with most in-state prep players

Longtime recruiting analyst “Edgy Tim” O’Halloran shares his insight on FCS players on the four Illinois FCS programs.
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Pearson ready to blossom at RB for Eastern, aims to outpace ex-teammate Flowers

Eastern Illinois running back Jay Pearson has a goal of surpassing the achievements of his friend and former teammate M.J. Flowers.
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Shaking off frustration, Western DE Bradford perseveres to develop into game-changing catalyst

Senior defensive end Peyton Bradford, who ended last season with a three-sack performance, returns as “our leader and as our catalyst on defense,” according to head coach Joe Davis.