Category: WIU Leathernecks
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From football to tennis, the forgotten Mayors Cup is a mysterious piece of Eastern-Western rivalry’s tradition
A trophy that dates back decades — the Mayor’s Cup — is an intriguing piece of history in the Eastern Illinois vs. Western Illinois rivalry.
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Middle linebacker Reinicke brings ‘ultimate stability and knowledge’ to WIU defense
Iowa State transfer Nick Reinicke has proven to be a stalwart for the Western Illinois defense this fall.
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National analysts project Illinois State will return to FCS playoffs
If national analysts and their projections hold true, Illinois State will be the lone representative from the Land of Lincoln in the FCS playoffs.
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Leatherneck rewind: Resilient Western dodges late potholes, outlasts Charleston Southern to move into first-place OVC tie
The Western Illinois defense, and a timely offensive drive, helped the Leathernecks outlast Charleston Southern, 42-35, on Saturday.
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New face on Western Illinois defense in a rush to make an impact during final month
Malik McKinzie has been on campus for two weeks at Western Illinois, but he’s already made an impact for the Leathernecks.
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Food, conversation and connections are served at weekly Western ‘family dinners’
Family dinners were sacred for Western Illinois head coach Joe Davis growing up in metro Detroit. He has brought the tradition to Macomb for his football team.
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WIU freshman WR Coleman continuing to adjust while producing at collegiate level
Former Providence Catholic receiver Xavier Coleman has emerged as a key player in the Western Illinois offense.
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Leatherneck rewind: Southeast Missouri overcomes Western with 4th quarter surge
Southeast Missouri rode an 18-point swing to defeat Western Illinois, 40-30, Saturday in Ohio Valley Conference action.
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Fifth-year WR Anaya provides veteran stability for WIU offense
Western Illinois seeks its first 2-0 start in conference play since 2015. The Leathernecks face Southeast Missouri at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cape Girardeau.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Western Illinois LB Antonio ‘Izzy’ Dobbins
Western Illinois linebacker Antonio “Izzy” Dobbins enjoys the outdoors, gave up dirt bikes for football and draws inspiration from multiple sources. Get to know him with our Moving the Chains Q&A.
