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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.
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Illinois State preparing to go with a two-quarterback system this fall, says Spack

Redshirt juniors Jake Rubley and Tommy Rittenhouse will likely share quarterback snaps, according to veteran ISU head coach Brock Spack.
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Return of 2-time all-conference linebacker caps ‘Mt. Rushmore weekend’ for Eastern Illinois

Two-time first team all-conference linebacker Elijawah Tolbert, who entered the transfer portal after last season and enrolled at FCS Missouri State for the spring semester, announced he was returning to Charleston Sunday via social media.
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Experienced Clark driven by new address, new relationships at Southern Illinois

Wide receiver Brad Clark brings loads of experience to Southern Illinois, which will have some new faces in passing game.
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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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Selfless and thankless job on D-line provides path toward EIU team success

Head coach Chris Wilkerson stresses building his team inside/out and back to front.
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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.