The court at Redbird Arena may not bear Doug Collins’ name without a fateful decision to stay on for his senior year at Illinois State University.
Doug Collins: The man behind the court at Redbird Arena
Topic: Athletics
Basketball great treasures days at ISU
Redbirds integral in Title IX passage
Athletics has ample reason to celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of Title IX’s passage, as the transformational law was implemented through the efforts of four pioneering ISU women.
Redbird trivia: Fall 2021
James Robinson, a record-setting running back for the Redbirds from 2016-2019, took the NFL by storm his rookie season with the Jacksonville Jaguars and compiled 1,414 yards from scrimmage.
Six alums chosen for Hall of Fame
Five former student-athletes and a longtime broadcaster were inducted into the 2021 Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame during Homecoming, including Stafford Davis ’05. An offensive lineman, he was a two-time All-American and four-time All-Missouri Valley Football Conference selection.
Beloved running coach mourned by Athletics
Hall of Fame cross country/track and field coach John Coughlan died on June 17 at the age of 80.
Baseball All-American takes national spotlight
Second-year freshman Ryan Cermak was named Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper.
Where are they now? Chris Voelz ’70
A four-sport athlete at Illinois State, physical education major Chris Voelz ’70 serves as the executive director of the Collegiate Women in Sports Award.
The Rollie and Mary Mercer Endowed Scholarship helps Redbird student-athletes shine
The Rollie and Mary Mercer Endowed Scholarship was established in 2018 by Mary Mercer in memory of her husband Rollie. The endowment supports a student-athlete in the Illinois State football program. Preference is given to an offensive player who demonstrates a team-first attitude.
Artist Caroline Kent, former Redbird runner, returns to University Galleries for exhibit
Athlete turned artist, Caroline Kent ’98, returned to campus October 15 to be honored on Alumni Day and to commemorate the opening of an exhibit of her work.
Tickets on sale now for Tip-Off Luncheon
Illinois State Athletics has announced that tickets are now available for the Tip-Off Luncheon, which features head men’s basketball coach Dan Muller and head women’s basketball coach Kristen Gillespie.
