Category: Illinois State
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Newly approved rules changes draw mixed reviews from Illinois FCS coaches
“Right now we know statistically the number of possessions approximately per half and per game,” EIU head coach Chris Wilkerson said. “All of a sudden, you’re going to be down a possession or two per half. It makes each possession that much more valuable.”
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New-look Illinois State defense features plenty of youth
The Illinois State defensive will have a new look this fall, with five of its top six leading tacklers gone from a year ago.
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Healthy Illinois State offense revs up as spring practice turns toward summer
The Redbirds came out of spring ball relatively unscathed by injury, according to team officials.
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Signing day ’23: Illinois State adds to its roster with spring recruits
ISU has inked two high school players and two transfers to join its December signees.
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Could Chicago State become the state’s fifth FCS program?
The Cougars’ athletic department is convening an exploratory committee to explore the addition of what would be Chicago’s first Division I football program on the city’s South Side.
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Summer critique, new position turned ISU’s Vandenburgh from good to great
A summer critique from his head coach and a position switch turned Illinois State’s Zeke Vandenburgh from productive player to national standout.
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Illinois FCS fun-size facts: Hall of famers, big play gamers & national media framers
Since August, this website has published 193 stories (and a total of 139,000 words) about the four Illinois FCS programs.
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Early signing day ’22: ISU lands highly recruited Bolingbrook running back
Longtime Illinois prep analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran said, “It’s a good class, you can tell by what they’ve already gotten.”
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Early signing day ’22: Spack pleased with ‘balance’ in Illinois State recruits
Redbird head coach adds there could be some position moves early in the spring.
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With early signing period approaching, Illinois FCS focused on building rosters
This year’s early signing date provides programs opportunities to add both transfers and prep players.