Redbirds look to get even
Illinois State tries for its seventh straight victory in its series against Indiana State. If the Redbirds win, they will tie the series 27-27-2. Illinois State better find a way...
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Plethora of points possible
The Leathernecks beat Southwest Missouri State 63-42 last year, and the way Steve LaFalce has been passing to James Norris and Reggie Gray and Alex Douglas has been running, Western...
Salukis’ offense ready to pounce
The Salukis, ranked No. 1 in Division 1-AA, are a good bet to score a bundle of points Saturday against Northern Iowa in a Gateway Conference opener in Carbondale. The...
Wolfe, Harris to share role
There's nothing like a terrific game by a backup player to speed the healing of an injured regular. Northern Illinois' 220-pound tailback, A.J. Harris, sprained an ankle in Friday night's...
Valentin hopes homer sends message to top
Jose Valentin's 29th home run put him within one of his season's goal of 30. Valentin's hope is that it also will accomplish an even bigger mission. That goal, Valentin...
Buehrle shoulders load for 15th win
Mark Buehrle, the White Sox's workhorse , ran his string to 27 straight starts of pitching six innings or more Saturday night and earned his 15th victory of the season....
BOWLING GREEN AT N. ILLINOIS
TV/radio: 6 p.m.; ESPN2, WLBK-AM 1360, WCKG-FM 105.9 WAUR-AM 930 Line: NIU by 1. 2004 records: BG 1-1; NIU 1-2. MAC opener. Series: BG leads 10-4. Last meeting: Bowling Green...
Spoo may start Schabert at QB
Eastern Illinois coach Bob Spoo, regarded as a guru of quarterbacks, may start a different man under center Saturday when his Panthers (0-2) play at Eastern Michigan. Matt Schabert, a...
Fine line: Profit and competition
Western Illinois' three games reflect the difficulty a Division I-AA school has trying to book non-conference games that will be competitive and profitable. WIU, with an enrollment of 13,550 students...
Defense stops foes’ rushing
Illinois State (2-1) features a defense that has limited two of three opponents to fewer than 100 rushing yards. St. Xavier of Chicago netted minus-55 yards and Eastern Illinois rushed...