In case anyone missed the Lance Lenoir TD catch in the 3rd pre-season game against the Raiders, it was a thing of beauty. http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000835332/Cooper-Rush-throws-deep-to-Lance-Lenoir-for-a-44-yard-touchdown

This video takes a look at the route run as well ...

This offseason HC Charlie Fisher and staff need to hit the recruiting trail on the South Side which includes the South Side of Chicago, The South Suburbs and South West Suburbs hard.

The Southwest Suburban Conference (used to be split up between Red & Blue) was merged into one giant conference for ...

This is the internet and we can't hear words, tones, or expressions, so I type and say this calmly and with respect and appreciation for every member of the WIU football program and their families.

Sadly after a 5-1 start, the wheels fell off for the Leathernecks: 3 losses in a row and a 1-4 ...

There are alot of teams kicking themselves today for missing out on the FCS playoffs. WIU, UNI, EIU and others. Back on October 22nd, EIU with a 5-2 record playing at home on Homecoming Day had a 21-3 lead at home against a then 1-5 Murray State team. EIU committed 6 turn overs and lost 40-38. http ...

Nice to read that WIU is trying to bring Rodney Harrison back into the fold. Not sure where the football bridges were burned with Rodney Harrison, Don Beebe, Aaron Stecker, and possibly JR Niklos as well.

What many WIU fans and/or WIU alumni would like to see is a ring of honor or wall of honor ...

It was a classy move by ESPN to recognize Pat Summitt alongside Boxing legend Muhammad Ali "The Greatest", and Hockey legend Gordie Howe who many call "The Greatest". NHL legend Wayne Gretzky called Gordie Howe The Greatest hockey player he has ever seen.

ESPN recognized all 3 (Pat Summitt ...

Hoping that The 'Necks can get a decent FCS program at home for 2017 or at least play a FBS road game to make up for Coastal Carolina backing out. After the Leathernecks gave the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers everything the then #1 ranked FCS (at least I thought Coastal Carolina was ranked #1 then ...

Interesting article found from The McDonough County Voice: posted Aug. 9, 2014 at 6:00 AM, and updated Aug 11, 2014 at 8:11 AM. Copied and pasted in blue font directly below.

"Financial documents obtained this week from the university show Noel-Levtiz was paid a total of $285,342.10 in various ...

Did a quick search using the search box for this specific thread to make sure this video link was not posted. Here is the video link which illustrates both video and audio of Vice President for Student Services Dr. Gary Biller addressing the media regarding football coach opening. The video is 5 ...

I would go with Frisman Jackson. http://www.owlsports.com/coaches.aspx?path=football&rc=1427

Mr. Frisman Jackson has strong ties to WIU as a standout player and student. BA & MS in LEJA from WIU.
He's from the South Side of Chi-town. Mr. Jackson has coaching experience at the FBS level: WR coach ...