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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.
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New season, ‘same page’: Protection meetings keep EIU offense connected

After some early season struggles last fall, Eastern Illinois instituted protection meetings to keep quarterback Pierce Holley out of trouble.
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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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Illinois State running back Wright keeps the faith for his family in troubled Haiti

Illinois State running back Wenkers Wright is praying every night for family members in his native Haiti, which has been besieged by gang violence.
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Illlinois State quarterback duel remains a competition as spring practice closes

Both quarterbacks were given the opportunity to lead the first team offense as the Red Team outscored the White Team, 33-21.
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First-year head coach promoting a physical brand of football as Western Illinois tackles spring practice

“I think excitement is the general thought process here, excitement and enthusiasm,” WIU’s Joe Davis said.