Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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With record-setting players gone, Western Illinois coaches focus on rebuilding offense
Western Illinois lost 76 percent of its offensive production from last season, opening up plenty of opportunities for new faces on the team.
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Baker pushing himself, Southern Illinois offense to new heights
Quarterback Nic Baker is hoping to take the Southern Illinois offense to a higher level in 2022.
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No more nerves: Illinois State CB Franky West making most of his opportunity
Franky West (center) had four tackles and a game-high three pass breakups during the annual Illinois State spring football game. (Photo by GoRedbirds.com) By Barry Bottino NORMAL — Having a few butterflies was understandable for Franky West in his first collegiate start last fall. The Normal Community High School grad got the call to start…
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New Illinois State QB Annexstad gives Redbirds’ passing game needed boost
Illinois State quarterback Zack Annexstad, a transfer from Minnesota, led the Red team to a 21-20 victory in the annual spring game.
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Firefighting a family affair for Illinois State long snapper Peyton Cramer
Illinois State long snapper Peyton Cramer is the third generation of his family to become a volunteer firefighter.
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Western Illinois opens spring practices with new ‘pound the rock’ philosophy
Western Illinois opens spring football practices under new head coach Myers Hendrickson, who comes to Macomb from NAIA Kansas Wesleyan.
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Q&A: Newly hired WIU head coach strives for return to ‘Leatherneck legacy’
Newly hired Western Illinois head coach Myers Hendrickson first came to Macomb in 1999 when his father, Mark, coached the Leathernecks.
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National Signing Day, Feb. 2022: Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois head football coach Nick Hill and his staff added five high school players and five transfers on the February signing day.
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National Signing Day, Feb. 2022: Illinois State Redbirds
During the February signing period, Illinois State added six FBS transfers, including four on the offensive side of the ball.
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National Signing Day, Feb. 2022: Western Illinois Leathernecks
New Western Illinois head coach Myers Hendrickson called his first recruiting class of 17 signees “a special group.”
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