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Solid line play, return of injured contributors hold keys to EIU defense
Newly named coordinator Clay Bignell, in his second year as an Eastern Illinois assistant, now directs the Panther defense.
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Western Illinois defense puts ‘heavy’ emphasis on slowing down ground game
Western Illinois allowed the most rushing TDs in the nation last season. This spring, they focused on stopping opponents on the ground.
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Newly approved rules changes draw mixed reviews from Illinois FCS coaches
“Right now we know statistically the number of possessions approximately per half and per game,” EIU head coach Chris Wilkerson said. “All of a sudden, you’re going to be down a possession or two per half. It makes each possession that much more valuable.”
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Eastern Illinois focused on powering up its running game this fall to boost offense
Two new faces at running back and five transfer offensive linemen are key additions in an effort to improve the run game at Eastern Illinois.
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WIU seeks balance in its offense as Leathernecks strive to return to glory
Second-year head coach Myers Hendrickson sees spring success as catalyst to fall improvement.
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New-look Illinois State defense features plenty of youth
The Illinois State defensive will have a new look this fall, with five of its top six leading tacklers gone from a year ago.
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Healthy Illinois State offense revs up as spring practice turns toward summer
The Redbirds came out of spring ball relatively unscathed by injury, according to team officials.
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Numbers game adds up to more depth this spring for Western Illinois football
Western Illinois welcomes back nearly 75 returnees this spring after playing a year ago with 58 total players in spring practices.
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Eastern Illinois ‘attacking’ spring practice in second year under Wilkerson
The Panthers started spring workouts with 103 players on their roster.
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Same body, new position serve as springboard for ex-Saluki’s pro ambitions
Ze’Veyon Furcron, a 2021 All-American guard, is now the starting center for the XFL’s Orlando Guardians.
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