Category: Illinois State University
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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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Signing day ’24: Balance and big men highlight new additions for Illinois State
Illinois State added nine new players Wednesday to what head coach Brock Spack called a balanced group that included two Western Illinois transfers.
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Early signing day ’23: Spack happy with balance in Illinois State’s recruiting class
The Redbirds brought in 23 players, 18 from the high school ranks and five FBS transfers.
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Five burning questions for 2024: Illinois State edition
Getting back to the FCS playoffs is one of the biggest questions facing Illinois State next season. Read our lookahead to the 2024 campaign.
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