Category: Illinois State
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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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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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Three ex-ISU Redbirds continuing their pro careers in Canadian league this season
The trio headlines six players who starred at Illinois FCS programs in recent years.
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Illinois State preparing to go with a two-quarterback system this fall, says Spack
Redshirt juniors Jake Rubley and Tommy Rittenhouse will likely share quarterback snaps, according to veteran ISU head coach Brock Spack.
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