Tag: Western Illinois University
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Connected by WWE, Western Illinois kicker and assistant coach’s bond leads to success
Western Illinois kicker Antonio Chadha is one of 35 kickers named to the Fred Mitchell Award Watch List.
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OVC-Big South notebook: Association keeps ‘ear to the ground’ for growth potential
The OVC-Big South Football Association is keeping an “ear to the ground” amid shuffling conference members in the FCS subdivision.
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Shaking off frustration, Western DE Bradford perseveres to develop into game-changing catalyst
Senior defensive end Peyton Bradford, who ended last season with a three-sack performance, returns as “our leader and as our catalyst on defense,” according to head coach Joe Davis.
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Improved learning, growth mark Western Illinois’ development under Davis
Second-year Western Illinois head coach Joe Davis is ready for his team to take the next step in its development this season.
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Reunion in Macomb: 20 years later, new DC Fox, WIU head coach Davis together again
New Western Illinois defensive coordinator Landon Fox was on the same staff in 2005 with WIU head coach Joe Davis.
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How does the House settlement affect Illinois FCS schools? Not well, based on fallout thus far
The recent House v. NCAA settlement resulted in nearly $2.8 billion in damages to be paid over 10 years. According to published reports, that breaks down to approximately $280,000 annually for FCS schools including the four Illinois institutions.
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Ready and willing: Western players embrace learning new defensive system in spring
New Western Illinois defensive coordinator Landon Fox is encouraged by the willingness of his unit to learn the team’s new scheme.
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Quarterback decision will wait until fall camp, Western Illinois head coach Davis affirms
Redshirt senior Chris Irvin and four other candidates vie for starting nod Aug. 30 against FBS Illinois.
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For Western Illinois defense, ‘it’s our turn’ to follow up offense’s 2024 turnaround
Western Illinois defensive linemen Mayo Bola and Payton Bradford are focused on turning around the defense in 2025.
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Western Illinois enters spring seeking new QB to replace record-setting Lamb
Western Illinois has five candidates this spring at QB who will try to succeed last year’s successful starter, Nate Lamb.
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