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Western Illinois Football Alumni

@WIUFBAlumni

#GoNecks | #OneGoal

 Macomb, IL
Joined June 2016
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Barry Bottino-Prairie State Pigskin@BarryOnCampusNov 9
Western Illinois transfer WR Israel Hiraldo is giving the Leathernecks’ offense a boost. “You’re seeing his game kind of come to life,” WIU coach Joe Davis said. prairiestatepigskin.com/2026…
Transfer WR Hiraldo gives Leatherneck offense a lift, one big play at a time

Transfer WR Hiraldo gives Leatherneck offense a lift, one big play at a time

Wide receiver Israel Hiraldo has blossomed for Western Illinois, adding a new dimension to the team’s offense.

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Barry Bottino-Prairie State Pigskin@BarryOnCampusNov 1
On QB Kennedy McGill’s big day, Western Illinois survived four turnovers to outlast Charleston Southern and move into a first-place tie in the OVC. prairiestatepigskin.com/2026…
Leatherneck rewind: Resilient Western dodges late potholes, outlasts Charleston Southern to move...

Leatherneck rewind: Resilient Western dodges late potholes, outlasts Charleston Southern to move...

The Western Illinois defense, and a timely offensive drive, helped the Leathernecks outlast Charleston Southern, 42-35, on Saturday.

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Western Illinois Football@WIUFootballNov 1
The nation’s leading performance. 🏈 Kennedy McGill recorded the most rushing yards in a single game by any FBS or FCS player this season, earning recognition on ESPN’s College Football Final Helmet Stickers. #GoNecks | #OneGoal | #ECI
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Frankee Piechonka@FPiechonkaOct 13
Had a great OV at @WIUFootball!!! Thank you for the hospitality!!! 🟡🟣🟡🟣🟡🟣🟡🟣🟡🟣🟡🟣🟡
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Barry Bottino-Prairie State Pigskin@BarryOnCampusSep 24
Western Illinois OT Tyler Sulsberger is a small-town kid with a big frame and an impressive high school wrestling resume. Learn all about him in our Moving the Chains Q&A. prairiestatepigskin.com/2026…
Moving the Chains with . . . Western Illinois left tackle Tyler Sulsberger

Moving the Chains with . . . Western Illinois left tackle Tyler Sulsberger

Western Illinois offensive lineman Tyler Sulsberger grew up on an Iowa farm where he learned the value of hard work and sacrifice. He shares his thoughts on everything from small town life to unsun…

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Barry Bottino-Prairie State Pigskin@BarryOnCampusSep 24
Western Illinois heads to North Alabama this week “still searching for that complete game.” Our preview: prairiestatepigskin.com/2026…
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Members of the 1976 Leatherneck Football Team would like to express their gratitude to WIU Athletics for making our 50th Year Reunion a success. Those were truly remarkable times in our lives, and your tireless efforts in organizing this momentous occasion are highly appreciated.
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Barry Bottino-Prairie State Pigskin@BarryOnCampusAug 31
Former @WIUFootball DL and Peoria’s own LaCale London makes the Falcons’ 53- man roster.
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Our initial 53 😤 atlfal.co.nz/4qNFvHS
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Western Illinois Football@WIUFootballAug 23
Your 2026 Leatherneck Football team!! 🔥 #GoNecks | #OneGoal | #ECI
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Western Illinois Football@WIUFootballAug 17
Thank you so much to @Mumma_WGEM for stopping by our practice today, and taking the time to interview our team! #GoNecks | #OneGoal | #ECI – at Macomb, IL
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Brad Wilson@CoachBWilsonAug 12
The work continues! #ECI #GoNecks
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Joe Davis@CoachJoeDavisJul 17
Proud to represent @WIUFootball with these student athletes today! 🟪🟨 – at Nashville, TN
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Barry Bottino-Prairie State Pigskin@BarryOnCampusJul 15
Six @WIUFootball athletes were named Ohio Valley Conference Preseason Defensive Players to Watch today: 🏈 DB Don Paul Keith (34 below) 🏈 LB Nick Reinicke 🏈 DL Keshawn Harrington-McKinney 🏈 LS Ben Bergfeld 🏈 P Luke Droegemueller 🏈 KR Israel Hiraldo
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Joshua Caraway
@CoachJCarawayMay 4
📍Chicagoland, I’m coming for ya! @WIUFootball is trying to find #WhosNECKSt⁉️👀 #WhosNECKSt | #ECI | #FIND19
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Joe Davis@CoachJoeDavisMar 7
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Building the future of Leatherneck Football right here in our backyard. 🟣🟡 From Chicago to the suburbs and all across the state, the next generation of talent is staying home. #GoNecks | #OneGoal | #ECI
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Western Illinois Football@WIUFootballFeb 9
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS COACH JACKSON! 🏆 From Leatherneck legend at Western Illinois to Super Bowl Champion as Wide Receivers Coach of the Seattle Seahawks — you’ve made WIU Football proud! #GoNecks | #OneGoal | #ECI
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Western Illinois Football@WIUFootball10 Nov 2025
🚨OVC Offensive Player of the Week🚨 Congrats to Markell Holman on bringing home the honor! #GoNecks | #OneGoal | #ECI
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Western Illinois Football@WIUFootball15 Sep 2025
Meet this week's players of the week! #GoNecks | #OneGoal | #ECI
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PrairieStatePigskin@PSPigskin21 Aug 2025
Transfer LB Kevin Washington Jr. built his football foundation at a Miami high school. Now, he's ready to unleash it @WIUFootball. He's our featured player in today's edition of Fresh Faces. prairiestatepigskin.com/2025…
Fresh Faces: High school preparation turned Western Illinois LB into ‘student of the game’

Fresh Faces: High school preparation turned Western Illinois LB into ‘student of the game’

Western Illinois LB Kevin Washington Jr. learned learned the game at his Miami high school, which was a “college style” program.

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Cody Moss 3⭐️@Cody_m5419 Aug 2025
Committed!!
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