Tag: ISU Redbirds
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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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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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