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  • Collier’s passing the latest in legacy of Western Illinois’ watershed coaching staff

    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.

    May 10, 2024
  • Selfless and thankless job on D-line provides path toward EIU team success

    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.

    May 2, 2024
  • Spring games give way to next transfer portal pursuit for Illinois FCS programs

    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.

    May 1, 2024
  • New season, ‘same page’: Protection meetings keep EIU offense connected

    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.

    April 30, 2024
  • Yes, it’s true: A fan will call the first offensive play for Western Illinois in the Leathernecks’ home opener

    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.

    April 26, 2024
  • Embracing change at WIU: ‘They’ve made me love Western football again.’

    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.

    April 23, 2024
  • WIU’s Van shifts positions, upgrades abound and Metallica lives on in Macomb

    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.

    April 22, 2024
  • Illinois State running back Wright keeps the faith for his family in troubled Haiti

    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.

    April 16, 2024
  • Illlinois State quarterback duel remains a competition as spring practice closes

    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.

    April 15, 2024
  • First-year head coach promoting a physical brand of football as Western Illinois tackles spring practice

    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.

    March 26, 2024
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