Tag: Western Illinois University
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Chasing postseason glory: Illinois FCS playoff scenarios with two Saturdays left
With two games left in the regular season, Illinois State has the most clear path to the playoffs among the Land of Lincoln’s FCS teams.
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Transfer WR Hiraldo gives Leatherneck offense a lift, one big play at a time
Wide receiver Israel Hiraldo has blossomed for Western Illinois, adding a new dimension to the team’s offense.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western rides pick-six momentum to key conference win at EIU
Western Illinois safety Jouvenson Romulus made a key second-quarter interception that helped the Leathernecks roll to a 44-23 win at Eastern Illinois.
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From football to tennis, the forgotten Mayors Cup is a mysterious piece of Eastern-Western rivalry’s tradition
A trophy that dates back decades — the Mayor’s Cup — is an intriguing piece of history in the Eastern Illinois vs. Western Illinois rivalry.
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Middle linebacker Reinicke brings ‘ultimate stability and knowledge’ to WIU defense
Iowa State transfer Nick Reinicke has proven to be a stalwart for the Western Illinois defense this fall.
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National analysts project Illinois State will return to FCS playoffs
If national analysts and their projections hold true, Illinois State will be the lone representative from the Land of Lincoln in the FCS playoffs.
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Leatherneck rewind: Resilient Western dodges late potholes, outlasts Charleston Southern to move into first-place OVC tie
The Western Illinois defense, and a timely offensive drive, helped the Leathernecks outlast Charleston Southern, 42-35, on Saturday.
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New face on Western Illinois defense in a rush to make an impact during final month
Malik McKinzie has been on campus for two weeks at Western Illinois, but he’s already made an impact for the Leathernecks.
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Food, conversation and connections are served at weekly Western ‘family dinners’
Family dinners were sacred for Western Illinois head coach Joe Davis growing up in metro Detroit. He has brought the tradition to Macomb for his football team.
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WIU freshman WR Coleman continuing to adjust while producing at collegiate level
Former Providence Catholic receiver Xavier Coleman has emerged as a key player in the Western Illinois offense.
