Western Illinois tabs Ward as defensive coordinator
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02/07/2012 - Macomb, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brian Ward has been named Western Illinois' new defensive coordinator, head football coach Mark Hendrickson announced Tuesday.
Ward was Drake University's defensive coordinator last season when the Bulldogs posted a 9-2 record and shared the Pioneer Football League championship.
Drake ranked second in the FCS in rushing defense (77.2 ypg), third in red zone defense, fifth in sacks (39), seventh in scoring defense (17.8 ppg), 10th in total defense (295.4 ypg allowed), 13th in tackles for loss (7.7) and 23rd in pass efficiency defense.
Ward coached against Western Illinois in 2010 while he was the defensive backs coach at North Dakota State.
A 1997 graduate of McPherson College, Ward spent three seasons as its head coach from 2007-09. He compiled a 17-14 record and led the Bulldogs to a 9-2 record and their first berth in the NAIA Football Championship series in 2009.
He also has coach at Wabash College, Glendale Community College and Tulsa Union High School.
Western Illinois finished with a 2-9 record and was last in the MVFC with a 1-7 mark last season.
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How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.
A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.
Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.
The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).
Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.
The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).
Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
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