Tag: Western Illinois University
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Rivalry rekindled: East will again meet West when Leathernecks join Ohio Valley Conference football in ’24

After meeting just three times in the last 21 years, Eastern Illinois and Western Illinois will renew their rivalry when WIU joins the Ohio Valley Conference football in 2024.
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What do Western Illinois football alumni think of the Leathernecks’ move to the Ohio Valley Conference? We asked.

Western Illinois football alumni react to the Leathernecks’ move to the Ohio Valley Conference.
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Road to Ohio Valley Conference includes less travel and budget strain for WIU

Travel in the Ohio Valley Conference for Western Illinois will be less of a concern than in the eight-state Missouri Valley Football Conference.
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Younger brother of Boston Celtics star at home in Macomb as WIU linebacker

Western Illinois linebacker Jaycob Tatum will be watching his older brother, Jayson, closely during Game 7 of Boston’s playoff series with Philadelphia.
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Western Illinois defense puts ‘heavy’ emphasis on slowing down ground game

Western Illinois allowed the most rushing TDs in the nation last season. This spring, they focused on stopping opponents on the ground.
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WIU seeks balance in its offense as Leathernecks strive to return to glory

Second-year head coach Myers Hendrickson sees spring success as catalyst to fall improvement.
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Numbers game adds up to more depth this spring for Western Illinois football

Western Illinois welcomes back nearly 75 returnees this spring after playing a year ago with 58 total players in spring practices.
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Former Western Illinois DL Saunders savors his third Super Bowl trip with Kansas City

Former Western Illinois defensive lineman Khalen Saunders is making his third Super Bowl appearance in four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Signing day ’23: Western Illinois welcomes two transfer quarterbacks to fall mix

Two transfer quarterbacks signed Feb. 1 with the Western Illinois Leathernecks, who started three different QBs during the 2022 season. (Photo by Barry Bottino)
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Could Chicago State become the state’s fifth FCS program?

The Cougars’ athletic department is convening an exploratory committee to explore the addition of what would be Chicago’s first Division I football program on the city’s South Side.