Category: Illinois State University
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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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Missouri Valley Football Conference faces potentially daunting challenges ahead, according to league media panel
Prairie State Pigskin contacted four media members who regularly cover the Missouri Valley Football Conference to assess where the league is at and where it may be headed.
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Anderson goes from small-town football to big role on Illinois State defensive line
Jake Anderson played small-town high school football in northern Illinois and now has a big role on Illinois State’s defense.
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Illinois State running back Wright keeps the faith for his family in troubled Haiti
Illinois State running back Wenkers Wright is praying every night for family members in his native Haiti, which has been besieged by gang violence.
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After big debut season, Illinois State RB seeks to take his game, team even higher
Illinois State running back Mason King made a big first impression last season, which has become his trademark.
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