Tag: WIU Leathernecks
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Western QB Morrissey still using lessons from his season in juco ball
Accountability and building relationships are two important lessons WIU quarterback Matt Morrissey still uses from his time in junior college.
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Leatherneck rewind: Nationally ranked Northern Iowa topples Western Illinois
No. 23 Northern Iowa defeated Western Illinois, 50-6, handing the Leathernecks their 22nd consecutive loss.
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Western rallies behind simple message: Wake up and go to work
Western Illinois head coach Myers Hendrickson said it will take waking up and going to work to break the team’s 21-game losing streak.
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Familiar name is part of Western’s youth movement for rest of season
Toriano Tate, the younger brother of former WIU wide receiver Tony Tate, is among young contributions for the Leathernecks
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Saluki rewind: Southern Illinois dominates outgoing league rival Western Illinois
The SIU Salukis throttled Western Illinois in the most one-sided outcome of the 67-game rivalry.
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Leatherneck rewind: Missed chances cost WIU dearly in loss to No. 11 SIU
Western Illinois managed only 152 yards of total offense Saturday in Macomb, falling 63-0 to Southern Illinois.
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Eat, sleep, football, repeat: At Western Illinois and Southern Illinois, women lead and inspire in football operations roles
When Western Illinois and Southern Illinois meet Saturday on the field, their female directors of football operations will have played a huge role in getting the teams ready.
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Sage advice keeps SIU, Hill moving forward in search of postseason berth
The SIU Salukis travel to Macomb to face longtime rival Western Illinois for the final time as Missouri Valley Football Conference foes.
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois linebacker Ryan Crandall
Ryan Crandall is an Iowan who dislikes Ranch dressing and a linebacker who made an impact right away on the Western Illinois defense.
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Former WIU Leatherneck tight end turns to hybrid sport SlamBall
Nathan Karsjens, who played football at Western Illinois, took on the role of stopper in SlamBall last summer.
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