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Missouri Valley Football Conference faces potentially daunting challenges ahead, according to league media panel

Prairie State Pigskin contacted four media members who regularly cover the Missouri Valley Football Conference to assess where the league is at and where it may be headed.
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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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After big turnaround, Eastern Illinois faces higher expectations with renewed approach

Following a turnaround season in which it quadrupled its win total, Eastern Illinois strives for a league championship and FCS playoff berth.
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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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Bouncing back from knee injury drives Eastern Illinois wide receiver Willman

Wide receiver Cooper Willman is determined to make an impact on EIU’s offense after a knee injury cut his 2023 short.
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Viverito’s legacy tied to the growth of the Missouri Valley Football Conference, media members say

The Missouri Valley Football Conference has emerged as the nation’s top FCS league in large part thanks to the leadership of commissioner Patty Viverito, according to three media members who have witnessed her influence.
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As ‘farewell tour’ approaches, MVFC boss Viverito sees plenty still to be done

Patty Viverito didn’t have the opportunities in sports like females do today. That motivated her to get into college athletics in roles that make a difference. The Chicago native is still doing it more than 40 years later.
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Anderson goes from small-town football to big role on Illinois State defensive line

Jake Anderson played small-town high school football in northern Illinois and now has a big role on Illinois State’s defense.
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EIU legends’ visit provides notes and memories for Panther players

Mike Shanahan, Sean Payton and Jimmy Garoppolo returned to campus to spend a day with the current Eastern Illinois Panthers.
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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.