Tag: WIU Leathernecks
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Despite delay, Western Illinois pass rush begins to answer preseason challenge
Despite three weeks without a sack, Western Illinois has come alive with six sacks in the past two weeks.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western Illinois wins second straight game, first as a Big South-OVC member
The WIU Leathernecks posted a 31-20 win in their inaugural Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Association game.
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With losing streak snapped, Western Illinois heads into inaugural Big South-OVC game
The WIU Leathernecks play their first game in a conference other than the Missouri Valley for the first time since 1984.
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Western’s Smith a familiar name for big rushing games against McKendree
Western Illinois running back Cameren Smith continued his success against McKendree with a career-high performance Saturday night.
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‘New era’ of WIU football opens its home schedule at fresh-look Hanson Field
The WIU Leathernecks are vying to snap a 27-game losing streak as they host McKendree University Saturday night in Macomb.
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois defensive tackle Brian Bruce
Brian Bruce has sacked quarterbacks and blocked kicks during his Western Illinois career. He shares his love of football, food and more in our Q&A.
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Western won’t be idle during its bye week, says first-year head coach Davis
“I told the team this is not necessarily a bye week for us. We don’t have a game on Saturday, but we’re going to prepare just as if we have a game,” WIU head coach Joe Davis said.
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Leatherneck rewind: First-half momentum fizzles for Western in loss to rival ISU
Western Illinois saw its first-half momentum fade away quickly Saturday in a 51-34 loss to Illinois State in Normal.
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No longer just ‘a kickoff guy,’ Western Illinois kicker Chadha finds his groove
At two previous schools, Antonio Chadha was just “a kickoff guy.” The Western Illinois kicker has found his groove this season.
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Illinois State walk-on receiver Lord catching on quickly for Redbirds
Walk-on freshman Dylan Lord leads Illinois State through two games with nine receptions and 81 receiving yards.
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