Tag: Ohio Valley Conference
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Johnson making a name for himself in Leatherneck defensive line

Western Illinois defensive lineman CJ Johnson has been a dominant force for the Leathernecks. WIU hosts Tennessee State at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Ohio Valley Conference opener for both teams.
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Eastern coaching staff investigates bye week fixes to solve 4-game losing streak

Turnover margin and the play of running back Charles Kellom have been positives for EIU as the Panthers reach their bye week on a four-game losing streak.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois defensive end Premiere Whitley

Eastern Illinois defensive end Premiere Whitley’s unique name is a family tradition for his musically involved parents and siblings.
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Panther rewind: Second-half outburst lifts No. 2 South Dakota State past EIU

Second-ranked South Dakota State scored 28 second-half points to pull away from visiting Eastern Illinois, 42-7.
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Leatherneck rewind: Botched snap proves costly, keeps Western 1 yard from victory

A late miscue kept Western Illinois one yard from victory Saturday in a 23-20 non-conference loss to North Alabama.
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WR Reeves catching on for Eastern Illinois after two injury-plagued seasons

Injuries and inconsistency kept Jeremy Reeves off the field during his first two years at Eastern Illinois. This fall, he’s a confident contributor for the Panthers.
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‘Us vs. Us’ mentality continues as Leathernecks travel to North Alabama for non-conference finale

“We’ve had a little bit of a mentality this fall of ‘Us vs. Us,’ really trying to focus on ourselves when it comes to our discipline, our execution & us being able to bring a positive mental attitude,” Davis said during this week’s Ohio Valley Conference media address.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Western Illinois left tackle Tyler Sulsberger

Western Illinois offensive lineman Tyler Sulsberger grew up on an Iowa farm where he learned the value of hard work and sacrifice. He shares his thoughts on everything from small town life to unsung heroes of Leatherneck football.
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Turnovers and touchdowns mantra a hit – and a miss – for Eastern Illinois offense

Chris Wilkerson’s turnovers and touchdowns mantra this season has been both hit and miss for Eastern Illinois.
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Panther rewind: Eastern stumbles from the start, watches Illinois State run wild

Eastern Illinois fell behind by three touchdowns early Saturday and stumbled to a 49-13 loss to Illinois State in Normal in the Mid-America Classic rivalry.