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Illinois St. Redbirds
Location: Normal, Ill. | Founded: 1857 | Enrollment: 20,260 | Colors: Red and White
Coach: Tim Jankovich | Home Court: Redbird Arena | Capacity: 10,200

Record: (25-10, 13-5 Missouri Valley)
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FINAL RECORD
25-10, 13-5 MVC, 2nd

WHAT WENT RIGHT
Illinois State's seniors, inconsistent as juniors under former coach Porter Moser, came together under Tim Jankovich. When they played good defense, the Redbirds were tough to beat. The NIT berth reestablished Illinois State as an MVC power and reinvigorated their fans.

WHAT WENT WRONG
A second-round NIT loss at home was tough to take. Illinois State scored only 48 points. Three losses to Drake killed Illinois State's NCAA chances.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"Its hurts to go out this way, losing on your home floor." -- Illinois State senior Anthony Slack, in the Bloomington Pantagraph.

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Illinois St. Redbirds Message Board
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 18, 2006

April 13, 2008 12:33 am

ISU predicted 4th by one of the local writers.

http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2008/04/12/usports/doc
4801342282f52970149259.txt

The link may expire after this newspaper archives the story - posted 4-12-08 - so look fast!!!

Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 14, 2006

April 19, 2008 10:07 am
Hey guys, I'm trying to set up a sim league starting next season, where a simulator plays out the game and gives you realistic scores and stuff, and your Redbirds are still available! If you are interested or have any questions feel free to e-mail me at dosegorillaz@aim.com.
Reputation:90
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 28, 2007

March 13, 2008 7:57 pm
I think you guys are solidly in considering Syracuse, Baylor, and Arizona State all lost and they were all on the bubble. Also, UAB and Houston lost today.


I never rooted for Ill. State before but gotta stick with the Illinois teams. But I like how you guys play, I think you guys could pull a 1st round upset given the right draw.
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 18, 2006

March 9, 2008 4:42 pm

That was about the worst possible thing that could have happened today. I never even considered a blowout after ISU played Drake tough twice this year already. I don't think ISU got blown out all year did they??? Anyway, I still think they deserve an at large bid considering it was Drake that won the MVC tourney - 2 bids from the MVC is warranted.

But hey, that's just my op ...(more)

Reputation:76
Level:Pro
Since:Sep 6, 2006

March 3, 2008 9:48 pm
Does anybody know if Fox Sports Midwest (which will carry the Illinois State game Friday night) is part of the Insight cable package in Bloomington? 

I don't own Insight, so I was wondering if any of the bars will carry it.
Reputation:91
Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 14, 2006

March 1, 2008 1:55 pm
At least for those in the chicagoland area the game will be carried on Comcast SportsNet(CSN).  I finally recovered from the loss to Indiana St!!  That one was rough but they are finishing strong now.  They seem to be on a roll while having to rely on more from the bench and are playing defense like they did earlier in the season. What a game to finish the regular season o ...(more)
Reputation:71
Level:Pro
Since:Jan 9, 2008

March 9, 2008 11:40 am
Watch out  #6 or #5 seed. ISU is coming for you!!!!
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 18, 2006

March 1, 2008 10:47 pm
I have a feeling the tourney is going to be a battle. I don't care what anyone says, I think the Valley is a legit conference and deserves 2 or 3 bids depending on who wins the tourney. Furthermore, I just don't see how ISU can't be on the list unless they completely lay an egg against a low seed in the first game. If they win a game or 2 - and this is just my opinion - they should be a ...(more)
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 18, 2006

March 2, 2008 11:00 pm

http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2008/03/02/usports/doc
47cb5581e58e2802890984.txt

 

 

Reputation:46
Level:Rookie
Since:Oct 2, 2006

March 4, 2008 4:22 pm
(POLL) Who will win the MVC Tournament?