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Western out to prove this year won't be a repeat of last season

Western out to prove this year won't be a repeat of last season
The Western Illinois Leathernecks have been here before. A season ago, WIU started the season by winning five of its first six games. Then, came the downfall as Western tasted victory once in its final five games to finish 6-5 and miss the FCS playoffs. “We have a chance to redeem ourselves from last year,”... Read more »
By Dan Verdun,
October 27, 2017 at 4:30 am
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Unbeaten WIU Opens Conference Play Saturday

Unbeaten WIU Opens Conference Play Saturday
First-year Western Illinois head coach Charlie Fisher has blended right in with his Leathernecks in earning their way to an unbeaten nonconference start and a Top 10 national ranking. “Coach Fisher fits in so well,” senior wide receiver Joey Borsellino said earlier this week on Fisher’s WIU radio show. “I feel like I’ve known him... Read more »
By Dan Verdun,
September 30, 2016 at 10:00 am
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