Tag: Western Illinois University
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Fresh Faces: ‘Freaky’ transfer tight end Hargro embraces WIU playmaker, big brother roles
David Hargro wasn’t thrilled about moving to tight end. When he did, his production blossomed and he earned a Division I opportunity at Western Illinois.
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Western Illinois poised to feature 3-man running back committee
While the last two Western Illinois seasons have produced one main ball carrier, this year’s Leathernecks may well be a three-man show.
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Improved Western Illinois targeting ‘bigger things’ this fall
Boosted by winning three of its four final games last season, Western Illinois strives for a significant move up the Ohio Valley Conference standings this fall.
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Two-sport WIU standout Keith expected to make a big leap come fall
Western Illinois sophomore cornerback Don Paul Keith returns as a key piece in the Leatherneck defense. The Michigan native also competed in track this offseason.
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Iowa State transfer has ‘solidified himself’ at inside linebacker, WIU coach says
Nick Reinickie, a transfer from FBS Iowa State, was voted as one of six team captains by his teammates and is set to start at inside linebacker for Western Illinois.
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Western Illinois shifts focus from league-leading rusher to more balanced approach
While Western Illinois featured the OVC-Big South’s leading rusher last season, the Leathernecks will likely display a more balanced running game this fall.
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Western sophomore OLB Buckner ‘can’t wait to play this year’
Sophomore Justin Buckner will play a key role on defense this fall for the Western Illinois Leathernecks.
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Western Illinois RB Knight ready to ‘get my feet wet again’ after broken leg derailed last season
After winning three of its final four games last fall, Western Illinois begins spring practice under third-year head coach Joe Davis.
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Western Illinois Hall of Famer Mike Wagner passes away at age 76
WIU Leatherneck hall of fame member Mike Wagner, who played a key role in four Pittsburgh Super Bowl wins, died Wednesday from pancreatic cancer.
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February signing period 2016: Western leans on in-state connections for new additions
Among the 13 new additions to the Western Illinois program this week, 10 players are from Illinois high schools.
