Category: Western Illinois
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois wide receiver Jay Parker
Western Illinois wide receiver Jay Parker is a big fan of Nashville hot chicken, the Tennessee Titans and the Leathernecks’ new gold jerseys, he tells Prairie State Pigskin.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western Illinois falls at Southern Utah
WIU lost its 17th straight game, which dates back to 2021.
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Western encouraged by getting playmakers involved in last week’s loss
Western Illinois and linebacker Anthony Quinney have produced four turnovers this season but are still chasing their first victory.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western’s hot start cooled off by late Lindenwood rally
Western Illinois roared to a big lead early Saturday in Macomb, but faltered late in a 43-40 loss to Lindenwood.
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Taming turnovers gives Western Illinois offense needed boost of confidence
Western Illinois has not turned the ball over in its first two games this season, a sharp contrast to its 76 turnovers combined in the past three years.
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Off-season of work pays dividends for WIU safety Smith, who leads MVFC in tackles
Western Illinois safety Bradyn Smith credits a strong off-season with his rise to being the leading tackler in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
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Participants delighted Illinois State-Western Illinois series will continue
The Redbirds and Leathernecks will play in Normal in Sept. 2024.
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Western rewind: Leathernecks find a lot to like vs. ISU – except the final score
Western Illinois grabbed three turnovers Saturday against Illinois State, but the Redbirds used a punishing ground game to win, 34-18.
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Football still feels fairly new to Illinois State wide receiver Kasper
Eddie Kasper started last week for Illinois State, but football still feels new to the starting wide receiver.
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There’s something ‘special’ to Western Illinois coach about last MVFC game vs. ISU
Myers Hendrickson grew up in Macomb, played for Western Illinois and will now coach the Leathernecks in their final Missouri Valley game vs. Illinois State.
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