Tag: WIU Leathernecks
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WIU’s Lamb transitions from picking apart defenses to coaching one in Macomb
Former Western Illinois quarterback Nate Lamb, who threw for more than 3,300 yards last season, is now part of the WIU defensive coaching staff.
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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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Illinois State again tops Land of Lincoln FCS programs with most in-state prep players
Longtime recruiting analyst “Edgy Tim” O’Halloran shares his insight on FCS players on the four Illinois FCS programs.
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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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Illinois FCS transfer tracker: June update
Prairie State Pigskin updates transfer additions for the four Illinois FCS programs.
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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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Illinois FCS D-I transfer tracker: Who’s out and who’s in?
Prairie State Pigskin has compiled a list of Division I players who left and joined the four Illinois FCS schools this spring.
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