Arriving at Illinois State in 2009, Brock Spack has transformed the Redbird program into a championship subdivision power that came tantalizingly close to its first national championship earlier this year in Frisco, Texas.
Tag: Frisco
Big Red Marching Machine drums up Redbird pride in Frisco
Nearly 200 Big Red members spent 17+ hours in a bus to make the trip to Frisco, Texas, for the FCS national championship game.
Redbird roundup: Fan stories from Frisco
STATEside spent all day Friday and Saturday talking to Redbird fans. Here are some of the highlights and fan stories from the big trip.
Redbird helmets to honor opponent’s late father
With just a minute left in Illinois State’s quarterfinal game against host Eastern Washington, a fan in the stands had a medical emergency.
The 10 biggest games in Redbird Athletics history
With help from the Redbird Athletics crew, here’s a look at 10 of the biggest individual games in school history. They’re in no particular order, and we could’ve easily added more.
New Redbird fan? Your Redbird cheat sheet for game day
For more casual fans, or alumni who haven’t been on campus recently, this remarkable 13-1 team and its star players may be less familiar. That’s OK. There’s plenty of room on the bandwagon.
Things to do before kickoff in Frisco, Texas
Frisco may have been a tiny watering hole in the 1800s, but it’s now the second fastest-growing city in the nation, with a population of nearly 145,000.
Fan send-off for Redbird championship game, January 7
The Redbirds need your support again on Wednesday, January 7, as they depart for the FCS championship game in Frisco, Texas.