# @westernillinoisathletics on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ej63HXsLUaY
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73668468-westernillinoisathletics-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/aa166a36a8.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-08T14:00:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Western Illinois Athletics (@westernillinoisathletics) — https://gondola.cc/westernillinoisathletics

## Caption

Another episode of Why Western is underway — Episode 4 ⚾️

This episode features baseball student-athlete Joe Connelly as he shares the story behind his love for the game and how it all started with his family and brothers. He reflects on the journey that’s shaped him, from growing up around baseball to navigating the transfer portal and finding the right place to call home.

Connelly also talks about why Western Illinois stood out to him and how he’s embraced every step of the experience since arriving in Macomb.

Follow along as we continue telling the stories behind our Leathernecks.

#GoNecks | #OneGoal | #Leathernecks

## Stats

- **Views:** 59
- **Likes:** 3
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 0

## Tags

onegoal, gonecks, leathernecks

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