Category Archives: Illinois State Redbirds

Highland signs contract with New Orleans Saints
The long snapper will head to NFL training camp with the New Orleans Saints. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Another former Redbird has found a home in the NFL.Two-time All American l...
Syndicated Author Jul 29, 2015

Coprich, Roberson named to CFPA Player of the Year watch list
(Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illinois State seniors Marshaun Coprich and Tre Roberson combined to become one of the best backfield tandems in FCS football in ...
Syndicated Author Jul 27, 2015

Lefty’s Corner: ISU football second in Valley poll
Quarterback Tre Roberson was one of four ISU players selected to the all-conference team. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - As expected, Illinois State's football team was pic...
Syndicated Author Jul 27, 2015

Avaloy nominated for 2015 Allstate AFCA Good Works team
(Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illinois State junior offensive lineman Kyle Avaloy was recognized for his work on the field and in the community by the Allstate...
Syndicated Author Jul 17, 2015

Illinois State’s Meehan named to defensive POY watch list
Pat Meehan led ISU with 115 tackles during the 2014 season. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationPHILADELPHIA - The leader in the middle of the Illinois State defense has improved h...
Syndicated Author Jul 16, 2015

Roberson, Coprich named to STATS FCS Offensive Player of the Year watch list
(Photo courtesy goredbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – The dynamic offensive duo of quarterback Tre Roberson and running back Marshaun Coprich led Illinois State to unprecedented heigh...
Syndicated Author Jul 13, 2015

Illinois State adds Cincinnati transfer at receiver
Jeremy Graves caught six passes during the 2013 season, the final season he played at Cincinnati. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffNORMAL - Illinois State head football coach Brock Spack ad...
Syndicated Author Jul 13, 2015

Former All-American Collins says he ‘became a man’ at ISU
Doug Collins spoke with youth following a free basketball clinic at the YMCA in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Former Illinois State University All-American b...
Syndicated Author Jul 09, 2015

Four Redbirds Earn Preseason All-America Honors
Seniors Marshaun Coprich, Pat Meehan, Tre Roberson and Teddy Corwin are being honored. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Media RelationsPHILADELPHIA - It should come as no surprise to see a quarte...
Syndicated Author Jul 09, 2015

3 Redbirds earn first-team Academic All-American honors
(Left to right) Illinois State’s Paul DeJong, Jacob Hendren and Rachel Tejada were named first-team Academic All-Americans this year. (Photos courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Eric StockNORMAL – ...
Syndicated Author Jul 01, 2015