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Illinois State Redbirds

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ISU Coaches and Student-Athletes Safely Gearing Up for Potential Season

Photo courtesy goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. - While fall sports are currently on pause amid the pandemic, ISU athletics is doing everything they can to practice and train in a safe manner. Teams are using this time as if there will be sports in the spring or late fall. Assistant Athletics Director Mike Williams said the proper measures are being taken during these training sessions. “All student-athletes and coaches have been […]

todaySeptember 24, 2020

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Redbird Basketball Releases 2020-2021 Schedule

ST. LOUIS, MO. - The wait is finally over as the Missouri Valley Conference released their 2020-2021 season schedule Tuesday afternoon. This comes days after the NCAA Division I Council approved for men's and women's basketball contests to start in late November. Redbird women's basketball will open their season on New Year's Eve against the UNI Panthers at Redbird Arena. Then, the Redbirds will take on Drake at home before […]

todaySeptember 22, 2020

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NCAA not looking to expand March Madness

Photo courtesy NCAA.com NORMAL, Ill. - The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rejected last week's proposal that every team competes in the annual men's basketball tournament. A number of ACC men's basketball coaches voted on Wednesday to propose that all 346 Division I men's basketball teams will play in March Madness. However, the NCAA said on Thursday that they aren't looking to expand. "Every college basketball team's goal is to […]

todaySeptember 15, 2020

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Lyons Reflects on Plan for Social Change

Photo courtesy ISU Facebook Page NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State Athletics may have released their Plan for Social Change a couple of weeks ago, but their planning dates back to the summer months. ISU Athletic Director Larry Lyons said he hopes to improve upon their initial plan to make it a successful program for the student-athletes. "We know that as we have conversations and as we listen to our current student-athletes […]

todaySeptember 14, 2020

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ISU’s Robinson and Kirk carve out NFL roster spots

Photo courtesy Jacksonville Jaguars NORMAL, Ill.- Even though there is no Redbird football, two former ISU athletes are heading into their rookie season as the NFL kicks off this week. James Robinson made the Jacksonville Jaguars 53-man roster while Luther Kirk landed on the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys.  Robinson was a running back for the Redbirds from 2016-2019, and put his name on the map with a huge […]

todaySeptember 8, 2020

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Redbird Athletes hold march in support of Black Lives Matter

NORMAL Ill.- Illinois State University student-athletes held a march across campus in response to the comments made by Athletic Director Larry Lyons and the athlete’s list of demands that followed. The march began with a crowd of supporters meeting at Redbird Arena where track & field athletes Luke Nelson, Taylor Weaver, and Kimathi Johnson gave speeches. The crowd then marched across campus and gathered in front of Hovey Hall where […]

todaySeptember 5, 2020

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Undermining a Movement and Exploiting Athleticism

Photo courtesy to ISU  NORMAL, Ill.- Local BLM leader and Public Relations Officer for the Democratic Socialists of America share how community leaders, like Illinois State's Athletic Director, influence the BLM movement and how exploitation should not be at the focus of Black Redbirds, but rather honoring black experiences. Athletic Director Larry Lyons is quoted saying, “All Redbird Lives Matter.” "It's something that we also see in the community sometimes," […]

todaySeptember 2, 2020

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Athletics March for Black Voices

Photo courtesy to Student-Athletes NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University student-athletes are planning a march to advocate for 'Black Voices'. ISU Athletic Director, Larry Lyons is quoted saying, "All Redbird Lives Matter." Immediately after students and coaches spoke out against the statement on Twitter. Students and coaches expressed their frustration with the AD and showed their support for Black  Lives Matter. Days later students shared a list of demands on […]

todaySeptember 2, 2020

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Lack of sports in “The Valley” impacting more than just student-athletes

Photo courtesy ISU Athletics NORMAL, Ill.- The COVID-19 pandemic has taken away countless opportunities for athletes in the Missouri Valley Conference, including Illinois State University. All sports for the fall season are cancelled, leaving a condensed spring season as the only hope for sports in the 2020-2021 school year. However, the athletes are not the only ones suffering from the inability to have college athletics. Redbird Productions gives students at […]

todaySeptember 2, 2020