Tag: Western Illinois University
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Leatherneck rewind: Southeast Missouri overcomes Western with 4th quarter surge
Southeast Missouri rode an 18-point swing to defeat Western Illinois, 40-30, Saturday in Ohio Valley Conference action.
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Fifth-year WR Anaya provides veteran stability for WIU offense
Western Illinois seeks its first 2-0 start in conference play since 2015. The Leathernecks face Southeast Missouri at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cape Girardeau.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Western Illinois LB Antonio ‘Izzy’ Dobbins
Western Illinois linebacker Antonio “Izzy” Dobbins enjoys the outdoors, gave up dirt bikes for football and draws inspiration from multiple sources. Get to know him with our Moving the Chains Q&A.
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Defensive turnaround an encouraging sign for Western Illinois as bye week arrives
The Western Illinois defense ranks third in the nation in total defense this fall, a far cry from just two seasons ago in Macomb.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western rallies late to stun Tennessee State
Western Illinois scored 17 fourth-quarter points to upend visiting Tennessee State, 28-21, Saturday at Hanson Field.
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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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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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‘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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Leatherneck rewind: QB McGill leads Western’s offensive eruption in rout of Morehead State
Quarterback Kennedy McGill threw for four touchdowns and ran for another as Western Illinois powered to a 59-2 win Saturday.
