Tag: Ohio Valley Conference
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Shaking off frustration, Western DE Bradford perseveres to develop into game-changing catalyst
Senior defensive end Peyton Bradford, who ended last season with a three-sack performance, returns as “our leader and as our catalyst on defense,” according to head coach Joe Davis.
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Improved learning, growth mark Western Illinois’ development under Davis
Second-year Western Illinois head coach Joe Davis is ready for his team to take the next step in its development this season.
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Eastern Illinois looking ahead to fall with plenty of new faces on 2025 roster
Eastern Illinois heads into fall camp later this month with 32 new transfers on the roster. EIU opens the season Aug. 28 vs. Dayton.
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With nearly a decade as an Ivy League assistant, EIU head coach WiIkerson ‘happy’ his former conference joining FCS postseason this fall
Chris Wilkerson, a former Dartmouth College assistant, shares his thoughts on the Ivy League ending an 80-year-old postseason football policy.
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Alabama DC Wommack ‘so appreciative of the opportunity’ at Eastern Illinois a decade ago
Kane Wommack led the EIU Panthers defense to national prominence and a playoff berth a decade ago.
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Reunion in Macomb: 20 years later, new DC Fox, WIU head coach Davis together again
New Western Illinois defensive coordinator Landon Fox was on the same staff in 2005 with WIU head coach Joe Davis.
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After ‘whirlwind’ spring, new Eastern Illinois DC settles in for summer stability
After coaching safeties at Eastern Illinois last year, Andrew Strobel takes over the Panther defensive unit.
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Speedy Eastern Illinois RB Fleming adds new dimension to his game this season
EIU redshirt freshman RB Jacarre Fleming has added more than 20 pounds over the past year to his speedy 5-foot, 8-inch frame.
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Ready and willing: Western players embrace learning new defensive system in spring
New Western Illinois defensive coordinator Landon Fox is encouraged by the willingness of his unit to learn the team’s new scheme.
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Charleston native, EIU alum Hoover back home as Panthers offensive line coach
Eastern Illinois offensive line coach Cole Hoover grew up in Charleston and played for the Panthers.
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