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Fresh Faces: Taste of success in 2022 has Western RB Glatz thinking big

Seth Glatz’s 78-yard rushing performance in November against Illinois State has the former Illinois prep standout thinking big in 2023.
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SIU running back Strong is back — and ‘better’ — after shoulder, thumb injuries

Shoulder and thumb injuries limited Justin Strong to only six games last season. The SIU running back said he’s back and better than ever this fall.
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Fresh Faces: ‘Uncle Larry’ takes elder statesman role seriously at Illinois State

New Illinois State center Larry Ross, who is being called “Grandpa” and “Uncle Larry” by teammates, takes his role as the elder statesman seriously.
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Fresh Faces: Eastern Illinois safety Ruffin turns heartbreak of 2022 into hope this fall

Blake Ruffin lost his 2021 season to a left knee injury. This fall, he plans on making a big impact for the Eastern Illinois football team.
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Learning from his past mentors, Illinois State’s Dinga now ‘in their shoes’

The Redbirds’ rebuilt front seven is relying on the veteran lineman to be productive.
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Once a top QB recruit, EIU’s versatile Armstead settling into hybrid defensive role

The South Bend, Ind. native will don a new uniform number and play a new spot for Eastern Illinois this season.
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Carbondale connections helped new voice of SIU football develop

Luke Martin, the new voice of Southern Illinois football, credits his relationships with Mike Reis and Connor Onion with helping him develop.
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Reliable run game vital to Leatherneck offensive balance, success this season

Retooled offensive line, promising running backs set to lead the way.
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Illinois State safety Jackson ready to blossom, says Buchanan Award winner

Illinois State safety Keondre Jackson has a “tremendous” future. Says who? Says former ISU standout linebacker Zeke Vandenburgh.
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Former EIU All-American receiver Hollins breaking out in Canadian Football League

Healthy again, Alexander Hollins is a key cog in the BC Lions’ offense.