Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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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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Versatile defensive lineman Washington blossoms in spring for Western Illinois

Western Illinois defensive lineman Cam Washington showed off his versatility during spring practices for the Leathernecks.
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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.