Tag: Big South-OVC Football Association
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fresh off a breakout bloom, EIU’s Flowers strives for continued growth in his game
The Big South/OVC Offensive Freshman of the Year takes on a new team role while in pursuit of upping his production.
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Signing Day ’24: Western Illinois cast a wide net to reel in spring recruiting class
First-year head coach Joe Davis and his staff signed nine prep players from nine different states.
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Signing day ’24: Eastern Illinois adds 8 prep players with emphasis on OL, skill positions
Third-year head coach Chris Wilkerson and his staff now prepare for spring practice, which will culminate with the annual spring game April 27 in Charleston.
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Leatherneck alumni, leading tackler invigorated by newly hired coach
Newly hired Joe Davis has won over Western Illinois football alumni before even holding a practice.
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Season recap capsule: Eastern Illinois Panthers
EIU quadrupled its win total from 2022 and earned a No. 24 ranking in the final FCS Coaches poll.