Category: Illinois State
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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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Spring games give way to next transfer portal pursuit for Illinois FCS programs

All four coaching staffs seek to add players bolstering their rosters prior to summer.
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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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Illlinois State quarterback duel remains a competition as spring practice closes

Both quarterbacks were given the opportunity to lead the first team offense as the Red Team outscored the White Team, 33-21.
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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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Football’s biggest game is Sunday. We asked Illinois FCS head coaches who wins, how they will watch and what’s on the menu

We asked the four Illinois FCS head coaches who wins the Super Bowl and why, along with how they plan to watch and what’s on the menu for the big game.