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Competition continues at QB, various spots as Western Illinois readies for 2022 season

Competition is ongoing at Western Illinois at quarterback and several other positions, said new head coach Myers Hendrickson.
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Back from severe foot injury, Illinois State DL Lewan ready for last ride with Redbirds

Senior defensive lineman Jason Lewan said he is “a little leaner, a little faster” since returning from a foot injury.
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Southern Illinois CB Jules finds lesson in researching NFL’s legendary players

Southern Illinois cornerback P.J. Jules calls himself “a researcher” of some of the NFL’s greatest players, including Baltimore safety Ed Reed.
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Experience, depth and eye surgery should improve Illinois State’s offensive focus

Illinois State running back Cole Mueller credits offseason eye surgery with his improved receiving skills during fall camp for the Redbirds.
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Familiar faces back again for potent Southern Illinois offensive attack

Last season, Southern Illinois was one of only 36 teams in FCS to average at least 30 points a game on offense.
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New QB Annexstad makes big impression on Illinois State head coach Brock Spack

New Illinois State quarterback Zack Annexstad was the former starter at Minnesota. He has impressed coaches with his leadership skills.
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Missouri Valley Football commissioner: ‘I have never witnessed so much uncertainty in the collegiate landscape’

Missouri Valley Football Conference commissioner Patty Viverito said her 40 years of work in college sports hasn’t seen as much upheaval as there is today.
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Western Illinois begins fall camp with ‘open competition at every position’

Western Illinois head football coach Myers Hendrickson says there’s plenty of competition for starting jobs this season.
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Familiar to his new coach, Eastern DE Miles also known by opponents

Eastern Illinois defensive end Jordan Miles returns this season after tying for the team lead with 11 tackles for loss in 2021.
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With past injuries behind him, EIU wide receiver Hill forges ahead into senior year

Broken fingers, a strained knee ligament and torn Achilles have held EIU wide receiver Isaiah Hill back during his time in Charleston.