Bill Jauss

Western Illinois quarterback Steve LaFalce has thrown 108 passes without an interception in his last four games. With 933 yards in seven games, tailback Travis Glasford is close to becoming...

Joel Sambursky has been a model of consistency for the Salukis, the nation's No. 1-ranked Division I-AA team. On his way to becoming the most accurate passer in school history,...

Along with game film of Northern Illinois' 59-38 victory at Western Michigan, coach Joe Novak spent Sunday examining some statistics concerning recent performances of his team's offense. What Novak saw...

Northern Illinois finished 10-2 last year and will carry records of 5-2 overall and 4-0 in the Mid-American Conference onto the field at Western Michigan Saturday. The offensive line of...

Brian Thompson ran for only 2 yards for the Redbirds during the first four weeks of this season. But he has been the focus of the ground game the last...

Steve LaFalce, who threw only six passes in relief of Russ Michna last year, will carry a hot hand into Saturday's game at Northern Iowa. LaFalce, a sophomore from Fremd,...

All-American safety Alexis Moreland and his fellow defenders seek to protect the Salukis' No. 1 national ranking among Division I-AA schools Saturday when they play at Southwest Missouri State. The...

Eastern Illinois made what coach Bob Spoo called "a complete reversal" from a 49-6 loss Oct. 9 at Eastern Kentucky to Saturday's 24-9 homecoming victory over Murray State. Now Spoo...

Eastern Illinois coach Bob Spoo is respected as a guru of quarterbacks. Yet Spoo has been around long enough to know, as he put it, "We have to be able...

A quick look at area universities' basketball teams. SCHOOL: CHICAGO STATE By John Mullin Last season: 12-20 overall, -9-7 in Mid-Continent Conference Opener: Nov. 20 at UCLA WHO'S GONE?: F...