Tag: Ohio Valley Conference
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Media roundtable examines Big South-Ohio Valley Association’s status in uncertain college football universe

Prairie State Pigskin asked three media members who have a history covering teams in the Big South-Ohio Valley (OVC) Association six key questions about the FCS league.
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Bouncing back from knee injury drives Eastern Illinois wide receiver Willman

Wide receiver Cooper Willman is determined to make an impact on EIU’s offense after a knee injury cut his 2023 short.
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EIU legends’ visit provides notes and memories for Panther players

Mike Shanahan, Sean Payton and Jimmy Garoppolo returned to campus to spend a day with the current Eastern Illinois Panthers.
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Three ex-ISU Redbirds continuing their pro careers in Canadian league this season

The trio headlines six players who starred at Illinois FCS programs in recent years.
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Return of 2-time all-conference linebacker caps ‘Mt. Rushmore weekend’ for Eastern Illinois

Two-time first team all-conference linebacker Elijawah Tolbert, who entered the transfer portal after last season and enrolled at FCS Missouri State for the spring semester, announced he was returning to Charleston Sunday via social media.
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Collier’s passing the latest in legacy of Western Illinois’ watershed coaching staff

Longtime defensive coordinator Joe Collier began his storied coaching career at Western Illinois University under Lou Saban.
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Selfless and thankless job on D-line provides path toward EIU team success

Head coach Chris Wilkerson stresses building his team inside/out and back to front.
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New season, ‘same page’: Protection meetings keep EIU offense connected

After some early season struggles last fall, Eastern Illinois instituted protection meetings to keep quarterback Pierce Holley out of trouble.
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Yes, it’s true: A fan will call the first offensive play for Western Illinois in the Leathernecks’ home opener

Mike Masucci, the father of senior kicker Christiaan Masucci, won a raffle giving him the choice for WIU’s initial snap at Hanson Field next fall.
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Embracing change at WIU: ‘They’ve made me love Western football again.’

Western Illinois safety Bradyn Smith has embraced the changes brought by new head coach Joe Davis and his staff.