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by LocalYokelFan
Mon Oct 29, 2018 9:08 am
Forum: Football
Topic: WIU vs Northern Iowa (10/27/2018)
Replies: 71
Views: 36234

Re: WIU vs Northern Iowa (10/27/2018)

I will tell you what, that was an impressive game by the Leathernecks. The defense has steadily improved all year and forced some very timely turnovers Saturday. I've been worried about the O-Line all year, but it's really been impressive how they too have steadily improved despite their youth and a...
by LocalYokelFan
Mon Oct 22, 2018 2:37 pm
Forum: Football
Topic: WIU at Missouri State (10/20/2018)
Replies: 56
Views: 29892

Re: WIU at Missouri State (10/20/2018)

I'll admit, I didn't get to see or watch this one, but I've been scouring the news reports and box score and things looked pretty good! 260 yds on the ground - If we get that each of the remaining weeks and we may run the remaining regular season table. Question for GV Dad or someone who saw this ga...
by LocalYokelFan
Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:46 am
Forum: Football
Topic: WIU at Missouri State (10/20/2018)
Replies: 56
Views: 29892

Re: WIU at Missouri State (10/20/2018)

I think all the remaining games are toss-ups. I predicted 4-5 wins at the beginning of the year and I'll stick with that. MSU gets us at home, where they have played improved football and beaten 2 - Top 25 teams already. I get what you're saying about the "Cream rises to the top", GV, but ...
by LocalYokelFan
Mon Oct 08, 2018 4:12 pm
Forum: Football
Topic: WIU vs North Dakota State (10/13/2018)
Replies: 81
Views: 41318

Re: WIU vs North Dakota State (10/13/2018)

If not, I agree with the previous post they need to start looking at developing some younger talent. Especially at the QB position. Trent Norvell was on pace to break several school records as well until he was benched his senior season to start the younger generation QB under the post Nielson regi...
by LocalYokelFan
Thu Oct 04, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: Football
Topic: WIU at Illinois State (10/6/2018)
Replies: 61
Views: 33211

Re: WIU at Illinois State (10/6/2018)

I guess this question is to anybody in the know, Scott may know best. I live just 35 minutes from Hancock Stadium, if I decide on game day I want to go will it be too late? I mean can I get walk up tickets? I was at the playoff game in '15 and, while it was a good crowd, it certainly was not a sell...
by LocalYokelFan
Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:54 am
Forum: Football
Topic: WIU at Illinois State (10/6/2018)
Replies: 61
Views: 33211

Re: WIU at Illinois State (10/6/2018)

Since moving to Macomb and supporting the Leathernecks, this has become my favorite rivalry of any WIU sport. Looking forward to going over to BloNo, rain or shine, and seeing a great MVFC and intrastate match-up. I think it will come down to how our D-line holds up. Looking at some of the stats and...
by LocalYokelFan
Fri Sep 07, 2018 8:13 am
Forum: Football
Topic: WIU at Illinois (9/8/2018)
Replies: 77
Views: 39074

Re: WIU at Illinois (9/8/2018)

I root for the hometown 'Necks every game except this one when they travel to play my Alma and the flagship U. I honestly wish both teams didn't have to play these games. I get the $$ aspect of it, but beyond that, it doesn't benefit anyone. I'm a Lovie fan. I think he coaches the right way and prog...
by LocalYokelFan
Sun Aug 19, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: Western News
Topic: WIU eliminating funding for WIUM/WIUW (our local public radio station)
Replies: 63
Views: 40241

Re: WIU eliminating funding for WIUM/WIUW (our local public radio station)

I also agree with opening up the Rec center for anyone to be able to join. If they can bring in some additional revenue sources to help keep buildings open and people hired so that things can keep running during what I hope we will one day refer to as "the lean years", then I'm ok with th...
by LocalYokelFan
Tue Jul 31, 2018 9:13 am
Forum: Football
Topic: 2018 Conference Preview
Replies: 38
Views: 18810

Re: 2018 Conference Preview

I'd say that's fair. We've had struggles on the O-line against the Dakotas in recent years and I don't see that changing with the young guys coming in. 4-5 wins would be respectable and something to build on. Though it will be a disappointment for, in my opinion, one of the best QBs in FCS. Wish he ...
by LocalYokelFan
Sat Jun 09, 2018 11:43 am
Forum: Western News
Topic: Updates to faculty layoff plan and other stuff
Replies: 2225
Views: 1017062

Re: Updates to faculty layoff plan and other stuff

So lets face it, no matter what they do you are not going to approve of it! ;) jc FALSE. Just announce what you are doing, show the results, and let the facts speak for themselves. DO NOT continue to blame everything under the sun. Lol... Like you do!? I'm sorry Tere, but NFS71 is right, you're neg...