Photo courtesy ISU Athletics SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A former redbird is returning to the diamond as an assistant coach. University of Illinois Springfield Head Baseball Coach Ryan Copeland announced last week that he is hiring former Redbird Derek Parola as an assistant coach of the Prairie Stars. Parola credits his success to the ones at ISU who helped put him in this position. “Coach Holm and Coach Crancer played a […]
Photo courtesy ISU Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State Athletic Director (AD) Larry Lyons announced he is approaching the 18th hole and will retire at the end of the calendar year Friday morning. This will mark the first time in 33 years that Lyons will not be involved with Illinois State Athletics. "It has been an honor and privilege to serve Illinois State. In my 33 years, there have been significant […]
Photo courtesy Jacksonville Jaguars Facebook JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The National Football League announced their Rookies of the Month Thursday morning and a former Redbird was named the offensive winner. Undrafted rookie James Robinson was named the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Month for his strong performances in his first three games with the Jacksonville Jaguars as their starting running back. “Yeah, it’s pretty cool. I mean I’d be lying if […]
Photo courtesy Illinois State University Facebook NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State athletics has implemented a series of actions for their plan for social change in an effort to promote social justice, equity and inclusion. One of the actions was a virtual forum for student-athletes that was led by Interim Assistant to the President for Diversity and Inclusion Dr. Doris Houston and Assistant Professor Dr. Nathan Stevens. It gave student-athletes to […]
ST. LOUIS, MO. - After months of uncertainty, the Missouri Valley Football Conference announced an eight-game conference schedule Thursday afternoon. This comes two days after the NCAA Board of Directors approved NCAA Division I fall championships to be played in the spring. ISU Head Coach Brock Spack said he's happy to finally have competition set for 2021. "It's exciting to have a light at the end of the tunnel," said […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Photo courtesy IHSA Facebook Page BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) approved several updates to their Return To Activities guidelines Monday afternoon. The IHSA Board of Directors waived the 2020-2021 season limitations for winter, spring and summer sports. Per IHSA by-laws, they will return to normal season game limitations. Under the initial plan, these season's sports would have been allowed no more than two contests per week. […]
