New era begins in Athletics with Gary Friedman

New era begins in Illinois State Athletics

Gary Friedman has been chosen to serve as Illinois State’s 10th Director of Athletics in the NCAA Division I era. He replaces Sheahon Zenger, who took the director of athletics position at Kansas. With more than 22 years of combined university and athletic administrative work, Friedman is experienced in fundraising, sales and marketing, strategic planning,

New Spread the Red merchandise offered

Do you want the latest in Redbird apparel? Purchase the fall line of Spread the Red merchandise today at the Weibring Golf Club, The Alamo II, or online at GoRedbirds.com. Are you ready for game day?

Downloadable schedules posted online

Don’t miss any upcoming Redbird events. Download the 2011 football, volleyball, and soccer schedules right into your calendars. Just visit GoRedbirds.com and click on the Schedules tab to start downloading Illinois State schedules to your electronic calendars.

Single game and match tickets available

Be a part of the action and purchase your Illinois State football and volleyball tickets today. Season ticket packages still remain for both Redbird sports, while single game and single match tickets are also on sale. For more information, visit GoRedbirds.com, or contact the Illinois State Athletics Ticket Office at (309) 438-8000.

Bring the kids to Redbird Fan Fair

The seventh annual Redbird Fan Fair will take place again this summer on the Illinois State campus. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive scrimmages and carnival games. The fair will be held August 20 from 5–7 p.m. at “The Plaza,” which is located between Redbird Arena and Horton Field House. Free to the

Support Redbird Athletics through fund

Considered “Making a Difference” in the experiences of a Redbird student-athlete? If so, become a member of the Weisbecker Scholarship Fund. To learn more about how to support ISU student-athletes, visit GoRedbirds.com or call the (309) 438-3803.

Tailgate and cheer the Redbirds against Eastern

Alumni and Redbird football fans are invited to a pregame tailgate and to cheer on the Redbirds as they take on Eastern Illinois on September 1. This game marks Illinois’ longest running collegiate football rivalry, as the teams match up for their 100th game. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with fellow alumni and friends, meet

Glover wins national championship

Sophomore Tim Glover joined an elite group of Illinois State student-athletes in winning the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championship in the javelin in June. He captured the title with a mark of 263-06 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. The throw earned Glover All-America honors and set Illinois State and Missouri

Spread the Red merchandise

Get ready for game day with the latest in Redbird apparel. Purchase your Spread the Red merchandise today either at the Weibring Golf Club, The Alamo II, or GoRedbirds.com.  

Join Reggie’s Kids Club for free

Become a part of the fastest growing club on the Illinois State University campus—the Reggie’s Kids Club. This exclusive club for ISU fans 12 years of age and younger is now offering free memberships. Get all the value of being a member without any costs. Go online and select Join Today.