Category: Illinois State University
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Illinois State defensive ‘thumper’ Jackson fit in just fine on big opening day stage
Illinois State safety Keondre Jackson “looked like he belonged” last weekend against Big Ten Conference member Iowa.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State cornerback Mark Cannon Jr.
Get to know the playmaking cornerback through a series of football and fun questions.
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Redbird rewind: Iowa spoils strong ISU first-half effort, pulls away for one-sided win
The No. 25 Hawkeyes steamrolled the Redbirds in the second half.
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How will two-QB system look for Illinois State? More ‘feel’ than script, says Spack
Illinois State won’t have a script for its two-quarterback system Saturday against Iowa. It will be situational, says head coach Brock Spack.
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Trip to Iowa City brings back memories of ‘Uncle Kevin’ for ISU’s Kasper brothers
Illinois State wide receivers Eddie and Brett Kasper fondly remember Iowa City, where the Redbirds play Saturday. Their uncle, Kevin, was a star wide receiver at Iowa.
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Fresh Faces: Tackle or guard? To Illinois State O-line newcomer Guedet, just being on the field is what matters most
Illinois State newcomer J.J. Guedet doesn’t care where he plays on the offensive line. The transfer from Minnesota just wants to play.
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Redbirds have the potential to rekindle 2014 glory, Spack says
“That (2014) was a great football team. I think this (year’s) team could challenge them,” 16th-year ISU head coach Brock Spack.
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Former pass-rush newbie Abdullah adds more tools to become Illinois State sack specialist
Amir Abdullah wasn’t a natural pass rusher when he arrived at Illinois State. Now he’s got a growing skill set of rush moves.
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A year removed from being a question mark, ISU defensive front now viewed a strength
Down just one graduated player from last fall, Illinois State appears to be stout up front.
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Illinois State receiving corps has potential to return ‘Birds to great heights
Head coach Brock Spack said this year’s receivers compare favorably to that of the 2014 national runners-up Redbirds.
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