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Macomb, IL (Sports Network) - Western Illinois has promoted running backs
coach KiJuan Ware to offensive coordinator, football coach Mark Hendrickson
announced.
Ware enters his second year on the Leathernecks staff, He will continue to
coach the running backs.
Last season, WIU had 100-yard rushers in five games and didn't lose any
fumbles in 332 rushing attempts.
"KiJuan has an outstanding knowledge of the game and I know his leadership on
the offensive side of the ball will be tremendous," Hendrickson said.
Ware also has been an assistant coach at Miami (Ohio), Notre Dame as an
offensive intern, Dartmouth, Georgetown and Springfield College.
Ware replaces Doug Ruse, WIU's offensive coordinator in each of the last two
seasons. He recently left to fill the same position at 2011 FCS national
runner-up Sam Houston State.
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