Category: Illinois State
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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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Illinois FCS players enjoying long-awaited kickoff of EA Sports video game’s return
Actual football players from Eastern Illinois, Western Illinois and Illinois State react to the recent release of EA Sports College Football 25.
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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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Viverito’s legacy tied to the growth of the Missouri Valley Football Conference, media members say
The Missouri Valley Football Conference has emerged as the nation’s top FCS league in large part thanks to the leadership of commissioner Patty Viverito, according to three media members who have witnessed her influence.
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As ‘farewell tour’ approaches, MVFC boss Viverito sees plenty still to be done
Patty Viverito didn’t have the opportunities in sports like females do today. That motivated her to get into college athletics in roles that make a difference. The Chicago native is still doing it more than 40 years later.
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