Tag: Western Illinois University
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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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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.
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WIU’s Van shifts positions, upgrades abound and Metallica lives on in Macomb

Western Illinois wraps up its first spring under head coach Joe Davis.
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First-year head coach promoting a physical brand of football as Western Illinois tackles spring practice

“I think excitement is the general thought process here, excitement and enthusiasm,” WIU’s Joe Davis said.
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Signing Day ’24: Western Illinois cast a wide net to reel in spring recruiting class

First-year head coach Joe Davis and his staff signed nine prep players from nine different states.
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Western’s rebuilding work begins up front on offensive, defensive lines

Rebuilding the Western Illinois football roster has begun up front on the offensive and defensive lines, new head coach Joe Davis said.
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Early signing day ’23: New staff adds five prep players to WIU roster

Western Illinois, under the direction of new head coach Joe Davis, added five players Wednesday on National Signing Day.
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Leatherneck alumni, leading tackler invigorated by newly hired coach

Newly hired Joe Davis has won over Western Illinois football alumni before even holding a practice.
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Tradition, opportunity draw new Western head coach Joe Davis to Macomb

Former Eastern Illinois offensive coordinator takes over a Leatherneck program long on tradition, lean on recent wins.