Tag: Western Illinois University
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Participants delighted Illinois State-Western Illinois series will continue
The Redbirds and Leathernecks will play in Normal in Sept. 2024.
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Western rewind: Leathernecks find a lot to like vs. ISU – except the final score
Western Illinois grabbed three turnovers Saturday against Illinois State, but the Redbirds used a punishing ground game to win, 34-18.
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There’s something ‘special’ to Western Illinois coach about last MVFC game vs. ISU
Myers Hendrickson grew up in Macomb, played for Western Illinois and will now coach the Leathernecks in their final Missouri Valley game vs. Illinois State.
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Western rewind: Big plays burn Leathernecks in season-opening loss
Western Illinois allowed 650 yards and five touchdowns of 20 yards or more Saturday night in a 58-21 loss to New Mexico State.
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From guard to tackle to center, new WIU lineman Merklinger offers versatility
New Western Illinois offensive lineman Ryan Merklinger will start at center Saturday when the Leathernecks open the season at New Mexico State.
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Fresh Faces: Taste of success in 2022 has Western RB Glatz thinking big
Seth Glatz’s 78-yard rushing performance in November against Illinois State has the former Illinois prep standout thinking big in 2023.
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Reliable run game vital to Leatherneck offensive balance, success this season
Retooled offensive line, promising running backs set to lead the way.
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Three candidates vying for Western Illinois opening game quarterback assignment
Head coach Myers Hendrickson wants to decide on QB1 “closer to game week.”
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Western Illinois banking on defensive front seven turning fortunes around in ’23
The Leathernecks are playing their final season in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
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Armed and ready: Missouri Valley Football Conference loaded with quality QBs
Nine of the 12 teams return players with proven starting experience in league games.
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