Wednesday, June 24, 2009
YSU Wins "Best in Nation" Honor
San Antonio, Texas -- The 2008 edition of the Youngstown State Football Game Program, "Penguin Power" was named the Best In the Nation by College Sports Information Directors of America. The annual awards were presented on Wednesday at the CoSIDA workshop which is being held in San Antonio.
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
Moats Named New Athletic Director at Missouri State
SPRINGFIELD ? Missouri State University's search for its new Director of Athletics concluded today at JQH Arena with the introduction of Kyle Moats as the University's 10th AD. Moats is currently the Associate Athletics Director for National Marketing at the University of Louisville.
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Missouri Valley Football Conference Announces Academic Awards
ST. LOUIS -- Thirteen student-athletes highlight nearly 400 who earned selection to the 2008 Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll, as announced by the league office. Those 13 earned the league's highest academic achievement by capturing the Missouri Valley Football Conference President's Council Academic Excellence Award.
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Friday, May 08, 2009
Sell Takes Over Reigns at South Dakota State
Justin Sell, who has served as an athletic administrator at the University of Northern Iowa for the past 10 years, has been selected as the 12th director of athletics at South Dakota State University. He will officially begin his duties May 29.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Two Valley Football Players Taken In NFL Draft
Two Missouri Valley Football players were taken in the 2009 NFL draft over the weekend. LB Jason Williams of Western Illinois was the top pick of the Cowboys and first FCS player taken, while FS Nick Schommer was taken in the seventh round by Tennessee.
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
Missouri Valley Football Announces Eco-Friendly Practices
The Missouri Valley Football Conference is committing to adopt environmentally friendly practices, Commissioner Patty Viverito announced today. As part of the eco-initiative the conference will discontinue the printing of media guides and league directories. Going forward, these publications will be accessible through other "greener" mediums.
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Brad Samsa Receives NEO Postgraduate Scholarship
Former Youngstown State offensive lineman Brad Samsa (Warren, Ohio) was among 10 postgraduate scholarship recipients from the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the National Football Foundation, the organization announced on Monday.
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Monday, March 09, 2009
Two From South Dakota State Earn NCAA Postgraduate Awards
Former South Dakota State University football players Kevin Robling and Ryan Berry each have been awarded a $7,500 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, officials from the organization announced recently.
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Saturday, February 07, 2009
Valley Football 2009 Letter of Intent Commitments
Missouri Valley Conference Football schools have received signed National Letters of Intent or written offers of financial aid from a number of student-athletes, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 4.
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Friday, January 09, 2009
Hellickson Named Acting Director of Athletics at SDSU
Professor Mylo Hellickson, longtime faculty athletics representative at South Dakota State University, has been appointed its acting director of athletics. President David L. Chicoine made the announcement Friday morning to the athletic staff. The appointment, which takes effect immediately, follows the planned retirement of Athletic Director Fred Oien announced last month.
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
College Sporting News Announces the 2008 Fabulous Fifty Division I FCS All-American Team
Eleven players from the Missouri Valley Football Conference have been selected to the Sporting News "Fabulous Fifty" All-America Team. Six earned "first-team" status, while five others were named to the honorable mention roster.
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Ten Named to Sports Network All-America Team
Ten student-athletes from the Missouri Valley Football Conference have earned All-America honors from the Sports Network, announced Jan. 6. RB Herb Donaldson of Western Illinois and LB Jason Williams of Western Illinois represent the league on the first-team unit.
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Two Valley Football Teams Ranked in Final Poll
Northern Iowa and Southern Illinois finished the season ranked among the Top 10 in the FCS top-25 poll. The Panthers are No. 4 in both polls, while the Salukis are No. 10 in the FCS poll and No. 11 in the Sports Network. North Dakota State, South Dakota State and Western Illinois received votes in the Sports Network poll.
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Friday, December 19, 2008
SDSU Athletic Director Announces Retirement
Fred Oien, who has held several positions in South Dakota State University athletics since 1979, has informed university officials of his intentions to retire, the university announced today. Oien has served as athletic director and also as head of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation for the past 18 years. Oien plans to retire effective April 8, 2009.
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Friday, December 19, 2008
Ten Earn Academic All-Star Honors
The 43 winners of the 11th annual Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association Academic All-Star Team were announced by the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA), today. Ten student-athletes from the Missouri Valley Football Conference were selected. There were 79 total nominees.
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Friday, December 19, 2008
Donaldson is Third in Walter Payton Award Voting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Western Illinois University senior Herb Donaldson (St. Louis, Mo./CBC) has finished third in the voting for the 2008 Walter Payton Award, which was presented to Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards by The Sports Network tonight at its annual awards banquet. SIU's Larry Warner was also a finalist, finishing 10th in the voting.
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Friday, December 19, 2008
Williams Finishes Fourth in Buchanan Voting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Western Illinois University senior Jason Williams finished fourth in the voting for the Buck Buchanan Award, presented to Greg Peach of Eastern Washington at Thursday night's annual Sports Network awards banquet.
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Thursday, December 18, 2008
Five Valley Football Players Named to AFCA Team
Five Missouri Valley Football Conference players have been named to the American Football Coaches Association 2008 Football Championship Subdivision Coaches' All-America Team, announced Dec. 18. The five selections are more than any other league.
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Thursday, December 18, 2008
Illinois State Names Brock Spack Head Coach
NORMAL, Ill. - Former Purdue defensive coordinator Brock Spack was named the 20th head football coach in Illinois State history when he was introduced to media and supporters Wednesday afternoon by ISU Director of Athletics Dr. Sheahon Zenger. Spack replaces Denver Johnson, who resigned after the 2008 season finale.
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Thursday, December 18, 2008
2008 Associated Press FCS All-America Team
Eight student-athletes from the Missouri Valley Football Conference have earned All-America honors from the Associated Press, as announced Wednesday, Dec. 17. Western Illinois' Herb Donaldson and Jason Williams, plus SIU's Larry Warner represent the league on the first-team unit.
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Saturday, December 13, 2008
Valley Football Season Ends As Richmond Nips UNI
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - Richmond scored on a 13-yard touchdown strike from Eric Ward to Joe Stewart with 14 seconds left in the game to seal a 21-20 win over the University of Northern Iowa in the semifinals of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
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Saturday, December 13, 2008
Donaldson Named to Walter Camp All-America Team
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Western Illinois University senior Herb Donaldson has been selected as one of just two running backs on the Walter Camp Football Foundation 2008 FCS All-America Team. Donaldson, the only representative from the Missouri Valley Football Conference, is the first Leatherneck since Mike Scifres in 2002 to be named to the team.
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Monday, December 08, 2008
UNI Reaches FCS Semifinals; Faces Richmond on Saturday
The University of Northern Iowa football team will play its NCAA Football Championship Subdivision semifinal playoff game against the University of Richmond Spiders at 3 p.m. in the UNI-Dome on Sat., Dec. 13. The winner will advance to the national championship game in Chattanooga (Dec. 19).
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Sunday, December 07, 2008
Panthers Advance to Semifinals with 36-34 Win Over New Hampshire
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa held on for a thrilling 36-34 victory over New Hampshire in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Saturday evening. The Panthers held the Wildcats to just 76 rushing yards and racked up 382 yards of total offense in the win.
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Wednesday, December 03, 2008
2008 Missouri Valley Football All-Newcomer Team
For the first time in six seasons and only second time in conference history, players from the same school have earned the league's top newcomer honors. QB Brandon Summers is the third Penguin to earn the league's Newcomer of the Year honor since 2005, while RB Kamryn Keys is the first Youngstown State player to earn the league's Freshman of the Year honor.
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Missouri Valley Football Announces 2008 All-Academic Team
ST. LOUIS -- Thirty-nine student-athletes, including 14 who earned first-team honors, highlight the 2008 all-Missouri Valley Football Conference all-academic team, announced by the league office today. Six of the 39 also earned ESPN the Magazine All-America honors.
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Donaldson Named 1 of 3 Finalists for Walter Payton Award
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Running back Herb Donaldson of Western Illinois, Appalachian State signal caller Armanti Edwards and quarterback Rodney Landers of James Madison were announced on Monday as the three finalists for the 22nd Walter Payton Award.
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
UNI hosts New Hampshire in FCS Quarterfinals
The #4 UNI Panthers (11-2) will host #10 New Hampshire (10-2) on Saturday, Dec. 6, as the Panthers will look to become the 14th team in league history to reach the semifinals of the NCAA Division I Football Championship. UNI handled Maine, 40-15, in the first round, while New Hampshire eliminated Southern Illinois, 29-20.
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Monday, December 01, 2008
2008 Missouri Valley Football All-Conference Team
The league's all-time leading rusher and the top defensive player on a league co-champion highlight this year's specialty awards as RB Herb Donaldson of Western Illinois and DL James Ruffin of UNI have earned this year's Missouri Valley Football Conference top player honors. Saluki head coach Dale Lennon, meanwhile, earns Bruce Craddock Coach of the Year award honors, becoming just the third coach in league history to win the award in his first year in the conference.
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Saturday, November 29, 2008
Valley Football Goes 1-1 in First Round of FCS Playoffs
Third-seeded UNI rolled past visiting Maine, 40-15, on Saturday and will host New Hampshire next Saturday in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs. Meanwhile, Southern Illinois' season came to an end after the Salukis fell at home to New Hampshire, 29-20. Game time for the UNH-UNI contest will be announced Sunday afternoon.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Six Valley Football Players Earn Academic All-America Honors
TOWSON, Md.-- Six Missouri Valley Football Conference student-athletes have been named to the 2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America? Football Teams, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
UNI, Southern Illinois Open at Home in FCS Playoffs
Valley Football has sent two teams to the FCS playoffs for 14-straight years and 17 times in 24 seasons overall. In the 16 previous seasons in which the league had two or more playoff qualifiers, the league has had at least two teams reach the quarterfinals eight times, including each of the last three seasons and five of the last six.
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
Two Valley Football Teams Ranked in Top 10 This Week
Dating back to the final 2002 poll, Valley Football has had at least two teams in the Top 10 in 74 of 78 regular-season polls. Northern Iowa and Southern Illinois represent the league this week, as UNI is No. 4 and SIU is No. 9 in the Sports Network rankings. The Panthers are No. 4 in the coaches poll, while SIU is No. 8.
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
Valley Football Players of the Week (Nov. 22)
This week's Missouri Valley Conference Players of the Week are RB Darrius Gates of Indiana State; LB Chauncey Mixon of Southern Illinois; PK Peter Reifenrath of South Dakota State; and Jack Byrne of Indiana State. Gates had a career-high 237 yards and two scores for the Sycamores; Mixon had career highs in tackles (13), TFLs (4) and forced fumbles (2) as SIU claimed a share of the league's title; and Reifenrath booted three field goals of 40+ yards in a one-point win at North Dakota State.
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
Valley Football Final Regular-Season Notes
For the sixth time in the league's 24-year history, the conference has co-champions as Southern Illinois and Northern Iowa both ended the season with identical 7-1 conference records. Southern Illinois, by virtue of its win against UNI, earned the league's automatic bid into the NCAA FCS 16-team playoffs. UNI earned an at-large bid. For the 14th-straight year, the league earned two or more spots in the 16-team field.
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
Valley Football Recaps (Nov. 22)
Saturday was a wild finale for the 2008 regular season as all five games went down to the wire. RB Herb Donaldson of Western Illinois became the league's all-time leading rusher; Southern Illinois earned a share of the league title; South Dakota State won the Dakota Marker for the second-straight year. All five games involving league teams were decided by 10 points or less; and all five road teams won.
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
Denver Johnson Resigns from Illinois State
Minutes after Illinois State's 17-10, season-finale overtime loss to No. 9 Southern Illinois Saturday, Denver Johnson announced his resignation from his head coaching duties, a position he has held with the Redbirds for the last nine seasons. For a two-month period, Johnson will be assigned to administrative duties as needed by ISU Director of Athletics Dr. Sheahon Zenger.
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Warner Earns National Player of the Week Honor
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Edwin Gowins, Ryan Barnes, Matt Parent and Larry Warner have been named The Sports Network's FCS national players of the week.
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Weekly Valley Football Notebook (Nov. 17)
With its 28-0 win at Indiana State, Northern Iowa secured at least a share of the Valley Football crown -- its 14th in 24 seasons. Southern Illinois ends its regular season Saturday at Illinois State. The Salukis need a win to force a co-championship. And if that happens, SIU would get the league's automatic bid to the 16-team FCS playoffs.
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Three Valley Football Teams Ranked This Week
This week, UNI is the highest-ranked Valley Football school, at No. 4 in both polls. Southern Illinois (9/10), Western Illinois (23/rv), and North Dakota State (rv/24) represent the league in the FCS coaches poll and Sports Network poll, respectively. South Dakota State is receiving votes in both polls.
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Sunday, November 16, 2008
Valley Football Players of the Week (Nov. 15)
This week's Missouri Valley Conference players of the week are RB Herb Donaldson of Western Illinois; S Marty Rodgers of Southern Illinois; RS/RB Larry Warner of Southern Illinois, and OG Ryan Foster of North Dakota State. Each was instrumental in his team's victory this past weekend.
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
Valley Football Saturday Recaps (Nov. 15)
Northern Iowa earned at least a share of the 2008 Missouri Valley football crown with a 28-0 shutout at Indiana State on Saturday. Southern Illinois, meanwhile, kept pace with a 38-35 win at home against South Dakota State in a game between two 5-1 league teams. SIU can earn the league's automatic bid with a win at Illinois State next Saturday.
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Monday, November 10, 2008
Berry, Lindsey Earn College Sporting News National Honors, Too
South Dakota State quarterback Ryan Berry, Richmond runningback Josh Vaughan, Southern Illinois cornerback Korey Lindsey, and McNeese State tailback Todd Pendland are the recipients of College Sporting News national Football Championship Subdivision honors for the week ending Nov. 8.
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Monday, November 10, 2008
Weekly Valley Football Notebook (Nov. 10)
UNI (6-1) wraps up its conference schedule on Saturday (Nov. 15) at Indiana State. A victory there would secure at least a share of the Valley Football crown and would be UNI's 14th in 24 seasons. Three league teams (UNI, South Dakota State and Southern Illinois) all enter Saturday with one league loss and are all in the running for either a shared or outright crown.
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Monday, November 10, 2008
Berry, Lindsey Named National Players of the Week
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - South Dakota State quarterback Ryan Berry, Richmond running back Josh Vaughan, Southern Illinois cornerback Korey Lindsey and Bucknell kickoff returner A.J. Kizekai have been named The Sports Network's FCS national players of the week.
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Monday, November 10, 2008
Four Valley Football Teams Represented in Top-25 Polls
This week, four different league schools are represented in the national top-25 rankings. UNI is the highest-ranked Valley Football school, at No. 4 in both polls. Southern Illinois is ranked No. 9 in the coaches poll and No. 10 in the Sports Network, giving the league two top-10 teams for the 72nd time in the past 76 rankings.
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Sunday, November 09, 2008
Valley Football Players of the Week (Nov. 8)
This week's Missouri Valley Football Players of the Week are QB Ryan Berry of South Dakota State, CB Korey Lindsey of Southern Illinois, punter Erik Johnson of Youngstown State, and OL Austin Howard of UNI.
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Saturday, November 08, 2008
Valley Football Recaps (Nov. 8)
Saturday's games featured some record-setting performances as Western Illinois RB Herb Donaldson became the school's all-time leading rusher, while QB Ryan Berry of South Dakota State threw for a league-record seven TDs. All four league home teams won, as UNI blanked Missouri State, 42-0; South Dakota State handled Illinois State, 52-21; Youngstown State beat Indiana State, 35-21; and Southern Illinois edged Western Illinois, 24-14.
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Thursday, November 06, 2008
Group of Valley Football Student-Athletes Honored by CoSIDA
Seventeen student-athletes from the Missouri Valley Conference have been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Team, which was announced Thursday. Six Valley Football players earned first-team selection to the District V team, 10 were first-team District VII honorees, and two earned District IV honors.
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Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Top-10 National Sportsmanship Award Finalists Announced
The Awards and Recognition Association (ARA) has revealed the top 10 finalists for its annual sportsmanship award, given to one outstanding NCAA Bowl Division collegiate football player who best personifies the spirit of sportsmanship. North Dakota State's Kole Heckendorf represents the Missouri Valley Football Conference on that list.
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Monday, November 03, 2008
Weekly Valley Football Notebook (Nov. 3)
UNI took over sole possession of first place in the league standings after winning at No. 12 Western Illinois this past weekend. UNI has a 5-1 record in conference play and has a 1/2 game advantage over both Southern Illinois (4-1) and South Dakota State (4-1). The No. 4 Panthers host Missouri State this weekend in league play.
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Monday, November 03, 2008
Four Valley Football Teams Ranked This Week
This week, UNI is the highest-ranked Valley Football school, at No. 4 in both polls. Southern Illinois (9/12), Western Illinois (19/17), and North Dakota State (23/rv) represent the league in the FCS coaches poll and Sports Network poll, respectively. South Dakota State is receiving votes in both polls.
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Monday, November 03, 2008
Garrett Earns National Player of the Week Honor
PHILADELPHIA ? Having already earned the Missouri Valley Football Conference's Special Teams Player of the Week honor Sunday following his 93-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Youngstown State Saturday, junior cornerback Chris Garrett received more recognition Monday, this time on the national level, as he was named The Sports Network's Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) National Special Teams Player of the Week.
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Sunday, November 02, 2008
Valley Football Players of the Week (Nov. 1)
This week's Missouri Valley Football Conference players of the week are RB Larry Warner of Southern Illinois, SS Darrell Lloyd of UNI, RS Chris Garrett of Illinois State, and center Kevin Robling of South Dakota State. Each player was instrumental in helping his team to a win this past Saturday.
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Saturday, November 01, 2008
Valley Football Saturday (Nov. 1) Recaps
For the ninth time this season, two ranked Valley teams played one another and this time #4 UNI made a statement in Macomb, defeating #12 Western Illinois, 30-6, in what was a battle for first place in the league race. Heading into next week's games three Valley Football teams have a single league loss including UNI (5-1), South Dakota State (4-1) and Southern Illinois (4-1).
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Patterson officially returns to head coaching duties
MACOMB, Ill. - Western Illinois University head football coach Don Patterson will return to the sideline in an official capacity this Saturday when the No. 12 Leathernecks host No. 4 UNI in a battle between league leaders.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Berry named NFF Scholar-Athlete, finalist for Draddy Trophy
BROOKINGS, S.D. ? South Dakota State University quarterback Ryan Berry has been selected as a 2008 National Scholar-Athlete and is one of 15 finalists for the Draddy Trophy, officials from the National Football Foundation & College Football Hall of Fame announced Wednesday.
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Valley Football Weekly Notebook (Oct. 27)
After Nov. 1, the league could have as many as three teams tied for first place. UNI (4-1) travels to Western Illinois (3-1) this Saturday, and should the Panthers win, they'll hold sole possession of the league's top spot. If Western Illinois wins, the Leathernecks will be tied with Southern Illinois with identical 4-1 marks.
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Four Valley Football Teams Ranked in Top 25 This Week
This week, UNI is the highest-ranked Valley Football school, at No. 4 in the FCS coaches poll. The Panthers are No. 5 in the Sports Network. Southern Illinois (11/14), Western Illinois (14/12), and North Dakota State (24/rv) represent the league in the FCS coaches poll and Sports Network polls, respectively. South Dakota State is receiving votes in both polls.
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Valley Football Players of the Week (Oct. 25)
This week's Missouri Valley Conference Football players of the week are RB Tyler Roehl of North Dakota State, DT Everette Pedescleaux of Northern Iowa, WR/KR Dominique Barnes of Youngstown State, and C Zach Harrington of North Dakota State.
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Valley Football Saturday Recaps (Oct. 25)
All four road teams picked up league wins on Saturday -- including two contests in dramatic fashion. Southern Illinois won, 23-17 at Missouri State, on the final play - a 51-yard TD reception; and UNI used a blocked extra point in the fourth quarter to provide the winning margin in a 21-20 score at Youngstown State. North Dakota State -- behind 229 rushing yards from Tyler Roehl -- handled Illinois State, 25-7, and South Dakota State won at Indiana State, 49-9.
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Monday, October 20, 2008
Valley Football Weekly Notebook (Oct. 20)
Saturday's (Oct. 18) results featured two conference shutouts, marking the first time in the league's 24-year history that two conference shutouts were pitched on the same day. This week's Missouri Valley Football Conference TV Game of the Week is Southern Illinois at Missouri State (Oct. 25, 1:30 pm CT).
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Monday, October 20, 2008
Four Valley Football Schools Ranked in Top 25
For the first four weeks of the season, six Missouri Valley schools were ranked in the Top 25. This week, UNI is the highest-ranked Valley Football school, at No. 4 in the FCS coaches poll. The Panthers are No. 5 in the Sports Network. Southern Illinois (13/14), Western Illinois (14/12), and North Dakota State (25/rv) represent the league in the FCS coaches poll and Sports Network polls, respectively.
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
Valley Football Players of the Week (Oct. 18)
This week's Missouri Valley Football Conference Players of the Week are QB Cody Kirby of Missouri State, LB Brandin Jordan of Southern Illinois, RS Jarred Herring of UNI, and OG Seth Reichert. Each player helped their team to victories this past weekend in Valley Football action.
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
Valley Football Saturday (Oct. 18) Recaps
With only five weeks remaining in the 2008 Valley Football regular season, five league teams have just one league loss, including three ranked teams with identical 3-1 conference records. Saturday's results featured two conference shutouts, marking the first time in the league's 24-year history that two conference shutouts were pitched on the same day.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Bowman is this week's nominee for the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl/FWAA Courage Award
DALLAS (FWAA) - North Dakota State's Richard Bowman is this week's nominee for the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl/FWAA Courage Award, to be announced at the end of the season. Bowman, a junior cornerback from Houston, has overcome a severe neck injury that necessitated surgery and threatened his playing career.
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Valley Football Notebook (Oct. 13)
After games of Oct. 11, every Valley team has at least one league loss, while four teams are tied for first with 2-1 Valley Football records. At least two schools will survive the Oct. 18 games with only one conference defeat at Missouri State (1-1) and Illinois State (1-1) play each other, while South Dakota State (2-1) plays a non-league game.
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Five Valley Football Teams Ranked
This week, UNI is the highest-ranked Valley Football school, at No. 4 in the FCS coaches poll. The Panthers are No. 6 in the Sports Network. Southern Illinois (16/14), Western Illinois (15/17), North Dakota State (20/16) and South Dakota State (21/22) represent the league in the FCS coaches poll and Sports Network polls, respectively.
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Sunday, October 12, 2008
Valley Football Players of the Week (Oct. 11)
This week's Missouri Valley Football players of the week are QB Pat Grace of UNI, safety Roger Wright of Missouri State, OG Bob Swift of UNI, and punter Chris Fuchs of Western Illinois. Each was instrumental in his team's victory this past weeekend.
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
Valley Football Recaps (Oct. 11)
In a battle between two ranked Valley Football schools, No. 17 Western Illinois got the better of No. 6 North Dakota State, 27-22, ending the Bison's 15-game home win streak. Elsewhere, though, the home teams held serve as Missouri State beat Youngstown State; UNI topped Illinois State, and Southern Illinois handled Indiana State.
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Monday, October 06, 2008
Valley Football Weekly Notebook (Oct. 6)
After games of Oct. 4, every Valley team has played at least one conference game, and eight of the league's nine teams have at least one conference loss. Illinois State (2-2, 1-0) is the only Valley team with an unblemished Valley record thus far. ISU has not had sole possession of first place since Oct. 30, 1999. The Redbirds are at No. 8 UNI on Saturday.
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Monday, October 06, 2008
Five Valley Football Teams Ranked This Week
This week, North Dakota State is the highest-ranked Valley Football school, at No. 6 in the FCS coaches poll. The Bison are ranked No. 11 in the Sports Network. Northern Iowa (8/10), Southern Illinois (15/16), Western Illinois (19/17) and South Dakota State (23/25) represent the league in the FCS coaches poll and Sports Network polls, respectively.
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Sunday, October 05, 2008
Missouri Valley Football Players of the Week (Oct. 4)
This week's Missouri Valley Football Conference players of the week are RB Herb Donaldson of Western Illinois (St. Louis/CBC High), FS Nick Schommer of North Dakota State (Prescott, Wis./Prescott High), PK Steven Fetzer of Illinois State (Mahomet, Ill./Mahomet-Seymour High) and OL Reshad Jones of Western Illinois (Sheboygan, Wis./South High).
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Saturday, October 04, 2008
Saturday (Oct. 4) Valley Football Recaps
On Saturday, #6 North Dakota State rallied from a 20-0 deficit to beat #11 Southern Illinois and extend its homefield winning streak to 15 games with a 35-27 win. RB Herb Donaldson had four TDs and 273 yards in the #21 Leathernecks' 33-21 win at Missouri State; and Illinois State combined for 410 rush yards in its 57-6 victory at Indiana State. Elsewhere, #4 McNeese State edged #18 South Dakota State in 3OT, 46-44, while Youngstown State fell at Southern Utah, 14-7.
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Thursday, October 02, 2008
No. 10 UNI Topples Visiting Nicholls State, 34-14
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa football team kept its perfect home record intact after a 34-14 victory over Nicholls State on Thursday night in the UNI-Dome. The Panthers improve to 3-2 overall and remain 1-1 in Missouri Valley Conference play. Nicholls State playing just its second game of the 2008 season drops to 0-2 overall.
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Jordan Earns National Player of the Week Honor
Sam Houston State quarterback Rhett Bomar, Colgate runningback Jordan Scott, Southern Illinois linebacker Brandin Jordan, Wofford linebacker Seth Goldwire, and Villanova placekicker Joe Marcoux are the recipients of College Sporting News national Football Championship Subdivision honors for the week ending September 27th, 2008.
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Two Valley Football Players Named to 2008 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team?
North Dakota State University running back Tyler Roehl and running back Larry Warner of Southern Illinois University have been chosen for the 2008 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team?.
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008
NFF Announces 2008 Draddy Trophy Semifinalists
DALLAS, October 1, 2008 - Selected as the best and brightest from the college gridiron, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced today the 164 semifinalists for the 2008 Draddy Trophy, presented by HealthSouth, and the candidates for the 2008 NFF National Scholar- Athlete Awards. Four Missouri Valley Football players are among the finalists.
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Weekly Football Notebook (Sept. 29)
Beginning this week (with a Thursday game on ESPNU), a Missouri Valley Football Conference team will be featured on national television on four-straight weeks. Thursday's game at the UNI-Dome between Northern Iowa and Nicholls State will be seen on ESPNU at 6:30 pm CT. Following the UNI-Nicholls State game, the next three weekends (Oct. 11-18-25) will all involve league games aired on Fox College Sports.
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Five Valley Football Teams Ranked in Top 25
North Dakota State is the highest-ranked Valley Football school, at No. 6 in the FCS coaches poll. The Bison are ranked No. 17 in the Sports Network. Northern Iowa (10/10), Southern Illinois (11/13), South Dakota State (18/23), and Western Illinois (22/21) represent the league in the FCS coaches poll and Sports Network polls, respectively.
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
Valley Football Players of the Week (Sept. 27)
This week's Missouri Valley Football Conference players of the week are RB Kyle Minett of South Dakota State; ILB Brandin Jordan of Southern Illinois; OL Aaron Lockwood of Southern Illinois, and PK Kyle Dougherty of Southern Illinois. Minett and Dougherty had the game-winning score on the final play in their team's wins, while Jordan grabbed three key turnovers in the fourth quarter in SIU's win against No. 5 UNI.
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
Valley Football Has NCAA Record-Setting Day
For the first time in FCS history (since it began as I-AA in 1978), three FCS games were decided in regulation on a game's final play on the same date. And all three games Saturday involved teams from the Missouri Valley Football Conference. South Dakota State (at Stephen F. Austin), Southern Illinois (vs. UNI) and Liberty (over Youngstown State) all won as time expired.
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Valley Football Notebook (Sept. 22)
Southern Illinois (1-1, 0-0) opens its league slate against visiting Northern Iowa (2-1, 1-0) on Saturday, Sept. 27, in Carbondale. The winner of the SIU-UNI game has won the league in five of the past seven years. Since 2001, the two teams have combined for nine playoff bids, three semifinal berths and one trip to the national championship game (UNI-2005).
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Six Valley Football Teams Ranked This Week, Again
For the fourth-straight week, six Missouri Valley schools are ranked. Northern Iowa is the highest-ranked Valley Football school, at No. 5 in both the FCS Coaches poll and the Sports Network poll. The Panthers are joined by North Dakota State, Southern Illinois, South Datota State, Western Illinois and Youngstown State in this week's poll.
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
Valley Football Players of the Week (Sept. 20)
This week's Missouri Valley Football Conference Players of the Week are QB Pat Grace of UNI, CB De'Angelo Wilson of Youngstown State, and punter Brook Black of UNI. Each were instrumental in their team's conference wins this past Saturday. The offensive line unit from Youngstown State is this week's offensive 'lineman' of the week.
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Saturday, September 20, 2008
Valley Football Saturday Recaps (Sept. 20)
Home teams had the edge in two league games Saturday. No. 24 Youngstown State jumped out to a lead against No. 2 North Dakota State and hung on to win, 32-24. No. 7 UNI skated by visiting No. 12 South Dakota State, 34-20. In non-league action, Valley Football schools went 2-2 on Saturday.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Valley Football Notebook (Sept. 15)
Both league games this weekend feature two ranked teams as #24 Youngstown State entertains #2 North Dakota State, and #7 UNI hosts #12 South Dakota State. Illinois State hosts #20 Eastern Illinois; while Missouri State travels to Southeast Missouri State in a intra-conference battle between Valley Football and the Ohio Valley Conference.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Six Valley Football Schools Ranked In Top 25
For the third-straight week, six Missouri Valley Football schools are ranked. Both league games this weekend feature two ranked teams as Youngstown State entertains North Dakota State, and UNI hosts South Dakota State. North Dakota State is the league's top-ranked school, clocking in at No. 2 in the FCS Coaches poll.
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Sunday, September 14, 2008
Missouri Valley Football Players of the Week (Sept. 13)
This week's Missouri Valley Conference players of the week are RB Geno Blow of Illinois State (98 yards, 2 TDs vs. Murray State), LB Ramon Humber of North Dakota State (11 tackles, 1.5 sacks at Wyoming), and Youngstown State's De'Angelo Wilson (punt return for TD, 95 return yards vs. Central State). Joe Niklasch of Illinois State is the league's Offensive Lineman of the Week.
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
Valley Football Recaps (Sept. 13)
South Dakota State jumped to a 24-0 lead and hung on to beat visiting Western Illinois in the only conference matchup on Sept. 13. In non-conference action, the league went 2-4 on Saturday, including a narrow miss (16-13) by No. 1 North Dakota State at FBS member Wyoming.
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Monday, September 08, 2008
Weekly Valley Football Notebook (Sept. 6)
Western Illinois opens its league season at South Dakota State this weekend. The Jackrabbits (1-1, 1-0) are coming off an impressive victory against Youngstown State in the conference opener for both schools on Sept. 6. Western won its league opener and is 14-9 all-time in league-opening games, which includes a 3-3 mark in road openers.
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Monday, September 08, 2008
Six Valley Football Schools Ranked Again; North Dakota State is No. 1
North Dakota State retained its No. 1 spot in the FCS Coaches Poll after defeating Central Connecticut State, 50-14, Saturday. The Bison received 20 out of a possible 27 first-place votes and 668 total points to stay at No. 1. The Bison remained No. 2 in the Sports Network poll, behind Appalachian State. Meanwhile, Northern Iowa, Southern Illinois, Western Illinois, South Dakota State and Youngstown State represent Valley Football in the top-25 this week.
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Sunday, September 07, 2008
Valley Football Players of the Week (Sept. 6)
This week's Missouri Valley Football Conference players of the week are RB Larry Warner of Southern Illinois, S Mike McElroy of Southern Illinois, PK Taylor Rowan of Western Illinois, and OT Kevaughn Brown of Missouri State. Warner had one of the best all-purpose nights in league history, McElroy had two interceptions and a fumble recovery, and Rowan set an all-time NCAA record for consecutive PATs made.
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Sunday, September 07, 2008
South Dakota State Wins First-Ever Valley Football Game in Convincing Fashion; League Goes Perfect 4-0 in Non-League Play
In what was one of the earliest dates for a conference football game, South Dakota State handled visiting Youngstown State, 40-7, in its first-ever Valley Football contest. Meanwhile, the league went a perfect 4-0 in non-conference games on Saturday. Taylor Rowan (pictured) set an NCAA record with his 129th consecutive PAT in Western Illinois' victory.
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Friday, September 05, 2008
Bears drop opener to Washburn, 35-27
Missouri State fell behind 14-0 in its season opener Thursday night, but took the lead midway through the third quarter, only to fall inches short in the final seconds in a 35-27 loss to visiting Washburn. The Bears' final offensive play ended just short of the Washburn goal line.
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Monday, September 01, 2008
Two Valley Football Players Earn National Player of the Week Plaudits
Philadelphia (Sports Network) - Richmond quarterback Eric Ward, North Dakota State wide receiver Kole Heckendorf, Western Illinois linebacker Jason Williams and Southern Utah punter Trevor Ward have been named The Sports Network's FCS national players of the week.
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Monday, September 01, 2008
North Dakota State Takes No. 1 Spot; Six Valley Football Teams Ranked
After defeating Austin Peay 41-6 on Thursday and previous No. 1 Appalachian State losing 41-13 to LSU on Saturday, the North Dakota State Bison have taken over the top spot in the FCS Coaches Poll, as voted on by a panel of FCS coaches from around the division. They are joined by five other league schools, marking the first time that six league teams have been ranked in the regular season.
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Monday, September 01, 2008
Weekly Valley Football Release (Sept. 1)
North Dakota State slipped by Appalachian State into the No. 1 spot in this week's (Sept. 1) FCS coaches poll. In league history, six Valley Football teams have been ranked No. 1, and the conference has had a No. 1-ranked team in six of the past seven seasons. A total of six Valley Football schools are ranked this week.
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Sunday, August 31, 2008
Missouri Valley Football Players of the Week (Aug. 30)
This week's Missouri Valley Football Conference players of the week are RB Herb Donaldson of Western Illinois, WR Kole Heckendorf of North Dakota State, LB Jason Williams of Western Illinois, P Gabe Mullane of Indiana State, and C Kevin Robling of South Dakota State.
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Sunday, August 31, 2008
Week One - Saturday Recaps
Valley Football schools went a combined 0-4 against teams from the FBS on Saturday, Aug. 30. Western Illinois had the closest opportunity for a win, as the Leathernecks fell at SEC member Arkansas, 28-24. Elsewhere, No. 2 Ohio State shut out Youngstown State; No. 16 BYU beat Northern Iowa; and Marshall defeated visiting Illinois State.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Four Valley Football Players Named to National Watch Lists
The Race for the 2008 Walter Payton Award and Buck Buchanan Award has begun, with The Sports Network's announcement of Payton and Buchanan watch lists. Four Missouri Valley Football Conference players are among 32 nationwide players listed by The Sports Network as official "Payton Watch" and "Buchanan Battle" members.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
2008 Football Season Begins; No. 2 Bison Roll
The 2008 Missouri Valley Football Conference season began Thursday night as the league went 1-2 in its three non-conference contests. No. 2 North Dakota State rolled past visiting Austin Peay, 41-6, while Indiana State (at Eastern Michigan) and South Dakota State (at Iowa State) lost their openers at FBS sites.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
15 Valley Football Players Featured on All-America Team
The final preseason team before Thursday's season-opening games has been announced, and 15 Missouri Valley players are featured on the unit. RB Herb Donaldson of Western Illinois, DT Mark Huygens of Northern Iowa, DT Mychal Savage of Youngstown State and PK Taylor Rowan of Western Illinois represent the league on the first-team squad.
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
Two Valley Football Games Featured on National FCS Game of the Week Radio Package
Two Missouri Valley Football contests will be featured as part of the 10-game national radio FCS Game of the Week package this fall. The Oct. 18 Northern Iowa-North Dakota State game and the Nov. 22 North Dakota State-South Dakota State game are part of the package, now in its third season.
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Sports Network Announces Preseason All-America Team
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Eleven student-athletes from the Missouri Valley Football Conference highlight the Sports Network pre-season All-America team, announced Friday by the organization. Players selected to the first team unit include RB Corey Lewis, PK Taylor Rowan, DT Mychal Savage and LB Jason Williams.
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Six Valley Football Schools Ranked in Coaches Poll
Spartanburg, S.C. -- Three-time defending FCS national champion Appalachian State received more preseason praise Thursday as the Mountaineers were selected the unanimous number one team in the country in the FCS Coaches Preseason Poll. ASU received all 24 first-place votes in collecting 600 total points.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Six Valley Football Schools Ranked In Preseason Poll
For the first time in league history, six Missouri Valley Football schools dot the Sports Network preseason poll, as announced by the organization Tuesday. North Dakota State is the highest ranked Valley Football school, at No. 2, behind three-time defending national champion Appalachian State. Northern Iowa (3), Southern Illinois (11), Youngstown State (12), South Dakota State (19) and Western Illinois (25) represent the league in the rankings.
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Monday, August 18, 2008
YSU Video Coordinator Shawn Coin Passes Away
Youngstown -- Shawn Coin, who served as the Youngstown State Athletic Department's Video Coordinator, died on Monday, Aug. 18. Coin was 31 years old.
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Thursday, August 07, 2008
Four Valley Football Players Named Finalists for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team?
Allstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) have announced the list of 71 student-athlete nominees for the 17th annual Allstate AFCA Good Works Team?. Four Valley Football Players are among the finalists.
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Friday, July 25, 2008
Valley Football Announces 2008 Television Schedule
ST. LOUIS -- A Missouri Valley Football Conference team will be featured on national or regional distribution at least 11 times this fall, including five contests that are part of the Missouri Valley Football-produced television package.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
2008 Missouri Valley Football Media Day Audio Excerpts
At the 2008 Media Day in St. Louis, North Dakota State was tabbed the pre-season favorite in a poll conducted by league media, coaches and sports information directors.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
North Dakota State Picked to Win Missouri Valley Football Crown
North Dakota State, one of two new members in the nine-member Missouri Valley Football Conference, has been tabbed to win the 2008 league title in a poll conducted by league coaches, media and sports information directors. The poll and preseason team was announced in conjunction with the league's annual Media Day in St. Louis on Tuesday.
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Thursday, July 17, 2008
Valley Football Announces 2010 Television Schedule
A Missouri Valley Football Conference team will be featured on national or regional distribution at least 18 times this fall,
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Coach Patterson to take medical leave of absence
MACOMB, Ill. - Entering his 10th season at Western Illinois University, head football coach Don Patterson will be taking an immediate leave of absence due to a recent diagnosis of tonsillar cancer.
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