Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Team capsule at a glance: Illinois State

Here’s a look at Illinois State University football at a glance.
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Western prepared to go on attack with new, disruptive defensive scheme

At Kansas Wesleyan, Myers Hendrickson’s 2021 team had 36 sacks and 86 tackles for loss. His 2022 WIU team will use that same aggressive attack.
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Southern Illinois tackle Branyan embraces move to new spot on offensive line

Beau Branyan has started the past 23 games for Southern Illinois at left tackle. This fall, the Decatur native will slide inside to guard.
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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.