Tag: Western Illinois University

Western Illinois running backs coach Donnell Kirkwood expects a flood of emotions when the Leathernecks play at Minnesota, his alma mater.

Western Illinois dropped new head coach Myers Hendrickson’s debut, 42-25, to 18th-ranked UT-Martin on Thursday.

Western Illinois begins a new era of football under first-year head coach and alum Myers Hendrickson.

Western Illinois defensive line coach Jeremy Curry and his wife, McNeese State director of football operations, are living their professional dream this fall nearly 1,000 miles apart.

Western Illinois defensive lineman Cam Washington has never skated, but he is a huge fan of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby.

Wide receiver Naseim Brantley led FCS Sacred Heart in receiving yards last year and brings his big-play ability to Western Illinois as a grad transfer.

Here’s a quick look at Western Illinois University football.

At Kansas Wesleyan, Myers Hendrickson’s 2021 team had 36 sacks and 86 tackles for loss. His 2022 WIU team will use that same aggressive attack.

Competition is ongoing at Western Illinois at quarterback and several other positions, said new head coach Myers Hendrickson.

Western Illinois head football coach Myers Hendrickson says there’s plenty of competition for starting jobs this season.