Category: Western Illinois
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Newcomers galore provide speed, promise among Western Illinois WR group
Western Illinois has 14 new faces in the wide receiver group this season as the Leathernecks bolster their roster.
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Illinois FCS players enjoying long-awaited kickoff of EA Sports video game’s return
Actual football players from Eastern Illinois, Western Illinois and Illinois State react to the recent release of EA Sports College Football 25.
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Learning Western Illinois offense comes with examples galore, from EIU to Albany
Western Illinois quarterback Nate Lamb learned the new offense with plenty of film from other schools head coach Joe Davis has coached.
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Media roundtable examines Big South-Ohio Valley Association’s status in uncertain college football universe
Prairie State Pigskin asked three media members who have a history covering teams in the Big South-Ohio Valley (OVC) Association six key questions about the FCS league.
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Three ex-ISU Redbirds continuing their pro careers in Canadian league this season
The trio headlines six players who starred at Illinois FCS programs in recent years.
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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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Yes, it’s true: A fan will call the first offensive play for Western Illinois in the Leathernecks’ home opener
Mike Masucci, the father of senior kicker Christiaan Masucci, won a raffle giving him the choice for WIU’s initial snap at Hanson Field next fall.
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Embracing change at WIU: ‘They’ve made me love Western football again.’
Western Illinois safety Bradyn Smith has embraced the changes brought by new head coach Joe Davis and his staff.
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WIU’s Van shifts positions, upgrades abound and Metallica lives on in Macomb
Western Illinois wraps up its first spring under head coach Joe Davis.
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