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by NewNeck
Tue Apr 29, 2025 2:41 pm
Forum: Football
Topic: 2025 recruits
Replies: 57
Views: 49388

Re: 2025 recruits

Based on everything I see coming out of WIU right now this is a BIG deal.  Admissions and alumni relations should run with this.  Need all positivity right now! :o
 
by NewNeck
Mon Apr 28, 2025 5:02 pm
Forum: Leatherneck Athletics
Topic: Hanson field new turf?
Replies: 5
Views: 3727

Re: Hanson field new turf?


Ok, well that tempers my expectations at least. Times are tough money is tight.

The current field certainly is usable. It wont look or feel like a new field. However, our 'Necks get to practice and play on it regularly so it will be the norm. I guess it affects visiting teams more adversely (and ...
by NewNeck
Mon Apr 21, 2025 3:36 pm
Forum: Football
Topic: 2024-2025 Transfer Portal
Replies: 61
Views: 39842

Re: 2024-2025 Transfer Portal


https://x.com/camerensmith1/status/1913942431533253015?s=46

What’s happening?!


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probably what's happening to every college team in the country right now. Especially FCS. Look at how many players off the 2024 OVC/BS All Conference teams went in the portal ...
by NewNeck
Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:54 pm
Forum: Football
Topic: Spring Ball
Replies: 10
Views: 6394

Re: Spring Ball



is there tailgating? I've seen vague updates on social media. Free parking like last year and free tickets? My neighbor said her granddaughter is playing in the band for the spring game. Would like to make the trip to see what team looks like. Intersted in new QB and defense!





It is ...
by NewNeck
Mon Apr 14, 2025 3:38 pm
Forum: Football
Topic: Spring Ball
Replies: 10
Views: 6394

Re: Spring Ball

is there tailgating?  I've seen vague updates on social media.  Free parking like last year and free tickets?  My neighbor said her granddaughter is playing in the band for the spring game.  Would like to make the trip to see what team looks like.  Intersted in new QB and defense!
by NewNeck
Sun Mar 16, 2025 1:26 pm
Forum: Football
Topic: 2025 recruits
Replies: 57
Views: 49388

Re: 2025 recruits

Curious to the recruiting ranking for WIU compared to conference foes.  There seems to be a lot of highly ranked/recruited players signed in this class.  Not sure that means much in FCS but this staff has made waves in recruiting especially in the Chicago area and state of IL.  :mrgreen:
 
by NewNeck
Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:49 am
Forum: Football
Topic: Head Coach
Replies: 18
Views: 13243

Re: Head Coach


https://footballscoop.com/news/sources-western-illinois-hires-texas-a-m-assistant-makes-in-house-promotion



Looks like we had previous WR coach for only a short time. Nice WIU reference too! https://www.elevenwarriors.com/forum/ohio-state-football/2025/02/153972/ohio-state-reportedly-adding ...
by NewNeck
Thu Feb 06, 2025 11:16 am
Forum: Football
Topic: 2025 recruits
Replies: 57
Views: 49388

Re: 2025 recruits

Well produced recap of all things WIU Football last night.  Coach spoke about mostly recruiting and what's to come for WIU in the future.  Heard from new DC and recruiting coordinator as well.  Lots of good info! 
by NewNeck
Fri Jan 31, 2025 1:00 pm
Forum: Football
Topic: Head Coach
Replies: 18
Views: 13243

Re: Head Coach

by NewNeck
Fri Jan 17, 2025 11:31 am
Forum: Football
Topic: 2024-2025 Transfer Portal
Replies: 61
Views: 39842

Re: 2024-2025 Transfer Portal

mid year class announced. Looks like heavy defensive additions. Lots of size. Bigger DBs. Also signed a player from an in conference school. 4 star OL from a B1G 10 school. The QB looked like he ad success coming up now to D1. https://goleathernecks.com/news/2025/1/16/wiu-football-adds-22-mid-year ...