Tag: Illinois State University
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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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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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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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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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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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