Image courtesy of Boise State Athletics NORMAL, Ill - The Illinois State University Athletics Department recently announced the newest addition to its coaching staff, proudly welcoming Jake Jacoby as the new assistant coach of the for the horizontal jumps and multis. “I'm very excited to be here with a good group of athletes that I will be working with and with a great attitude as well" Jacoby said, "I can […]
Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill - The Illinois State University track and field team traveled to Eastern Illinois University Friday to compete in their final indoor track and field meet before the Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships. The Redbirds put on a show this weekend, earning first place in 10 total events between the men’s and women’s teams. The event winners from the Redbirds men's […]
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 […]
Photo Courtesy ISU Redbird Twitter NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University student-athletes are looking for accountability from the administration over recent actions by the Athletic Director. Recently ISU Athletic Director Larry Lyons was quoted saying "All Redbird Lives Matter." Immediately after, students and coaches spoke out against the statement on social media. Some athletes said they were immediately angered and in disbelief of the statement. Track and Field athlete Jordan […]
Photo courtesy: goredbirds.com ST. LOUIS - 30 athletes from the Redbirds track and field team have been named to the MVC Track and Field Scholar-Athlete team on Tuesday. The Redbirds list of 30 included 20 from the women's team and 10 from the men's team, both of which led the conference in terms of the number of student-athletes who earned a spot on the team. 12 Redbirds also had a […]
