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Western welcomes 2002 Gateway title team back for 20-year reunion, home opener
Former Western Illinois head coach Don Patterson and his 2002 team will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Gateway Football Conference title.
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SIU’s Hill dialed into Northwestern’s Fitzgerald’s path to success
A phone call from Pat Fitzgerald in late 2015 gave Nick Hill confidence going into his interview at Southern Illinois University.
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Breakout game for Illinois State safety Gearhart helps ‘Birds solve ‘sloppy’ start
Illinois State sophomore safety Dillon Gearhart enjoyed a breakout game in the Redbirds’ victory against Valparaiso with two sacks and his first career interception.
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Moving the Chains with … Illinois State senior long snapper Joey Malinowski
Illinois State senior long snapper Joey Malinowski is a newlywed who loves farming, deer hunting and making highlight-reel tackles.
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WIU Leathernecks honoring memory of fallen teammate
As Western Illinois football prepares for its home opener this week, the Leathernecks continue to honor former player Hunter Mason who died earlier this year.
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Southern rewind: Touchdown in waning seconds leaves Salukis stunned & off to worst start since 2015
In a game that saw nine lead changes, Southeast Missouri State prevailed over rival Southern Illinois in Carbondale.
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Redbird rewind: Late defensive heroics rescue ISU against stubborn Valparaiso
Illinois State needed two interceptions in the final 90 seconds Saturday to hold off Valparaiso, 28-21, at Hancock Stadium in Normal.
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Eastern rewind: 10th-ranked Chattanooga handles Panthers
Eastern Illinois lost 38-20 to 10th-ranked Chattanooga Saturday in Charleston.
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Western rewind: Minnesota overwhelms WIU with 679 yards of total offense
Western Illinois gave up 679 yards Saturday in a loss to Minnesota while compiling only eight first downs on offense.
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With leading rusher hurt, Illinois State expects all-hands-on-deck approach
With last year’s leading rusher Cole Muller likely out for the season, Illinois State’s running attack will feature several contributors.
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