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How WMU’s ‘Boomer’ came to be, the bigger legacy it fits in

ROTC instructor and former U.S. Army sergeant major Joe Guilfoyle might've been a driving force behind Boomer, but the story runs much deeper than a cannon and a man.

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Western Michigan rallies past Central Michigan, 24-21, wins Victory Cannon Trophy back

The Chippewas led for almost all of the game, but it was the Broncos rallying for a memorable 24-21 rivalry victory.

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Instant reaction: Western Michigan comes back, beats CMU to retake Victory Cannon

The Chippewas led until the final 2:08 to play, when the Broncos took the lead on a clutch touchdown pass to retake a rivalry trophy.

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Central Michigan QB Joe Labas takes center stage vs. Western Michigan with Angel Flores out

Labas is set to take over full time as Central Michigan's quarterback with his signal caller running mate hurt this week ahead of a huge rivalry.

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CMU’s Matt Drinkall balances prep for ‘biggest game of my entire life’ vs. WMU, expected birth of his 1st child

Drinkall is a win away from getting his team bowl eligible with a massive rivalry triumph, but will step away from prep for a bigger purpose: The birth of his first child.

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With WMU-CMU rivalry returning to Saturday, Lance Taylor has simple desire: ‘Let's pack Waldo’

Western Michigan and Central Michigan haven't played on Saturday for the Victory Cannon since 2019, and the showdown at Waldo Stadium has a chance to be an electric affair.