Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Veteran Southern Illinois DB P.J. Jules continues learning, growing, making plays
Veteran Southern Illinois defensive back P.J. Jules led the team in tackles and pass breakups a year ago, but is ready to do more.
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Retooled Southern Illinois still features solid returning offensive production
After seeing its two-year postseason string broken, the Saluki offense is focused on finishing games and returning to the FCS playoffs.
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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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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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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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Former Western Illinois DL Saunders savors his third Super Bowl trip with Kansas City
Former Western Illinois defensive lineman Khalen Saunders is making his third Super Bowl appearance in four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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