I have no idea if this had anything to do with it, but we did finish last again in the OVC commisioner's cup this year.

For reference, here's where we finished in Commisioner's Cups as far back as I can find records for:

25-26 - Last in the OVC (full breakdown: https://ovcsports.com/sports ...

I thought Bubb was the best AD Western’s had in awhile. He understood the school and area. Real bummer.

In between the WBB/MBB games right now. We have about a couple dozen purple & gold here - mix of older alumni and middle-aged.

Too bad this isn’t on a Saturday - in-state rivalries should always be on Saturday. Hope OVC ensures that moving forward.

They just opened a new Texas Roadhouse right off ...

Down 46

Honestly, there’s 3 different sub-forums where WIU/OVC discussion fits. I don’t think a lot of people check the non-WIU sub-forums at the bottom though.

It’s really looking like there might only be 1 survivor between the OVC and Summit League. We have to wait and see what SEMO/UTM and ORU/UST do ...

Don’t know about anyone else, but I’m starting to get worried about what’s coming.
https://ovcsports.com/news/2025/10/23/g ... ioner.aspx

IMO, a lot of schools have a line of demarcation around 2008/2009 when smartphones were popularized where student attendance at sports started rapidly declining. 

What year did the Macomb Inn close down? Couldn’t find an answer online.





Which one is that? The old Holiday Inn on the north side of town, near the state police district headquarters?



Yes, it looks like the setting for a horror film. Just found a recent article with an update. The city ...

Anyone looking for a place to eat before the game should head over to the AGR House on North Lafayette for the 33rd Annual Smokin' Hog Dinner.

Serving 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM.

Game Day Weather:
Partly cloudy this morning.
A few showers developing during the afternoon.
High 79.
Winds SW at 5 to 10 ...

Chicago St is the only D1 school who would join the OVC. Buckle your seat belt because we really can’t have the MO/IL/IN schools leave.