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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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Redbirds report: Strategy and personnel
 

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THE GOOD NEWS
Sophomore Osiris Eldridge may be the best talent in the MVC, so that is a good place to start for 2008-09. Sophomore Dinma Odiakosa improved throughout the season and led the Redbirds with 14 in the NIT loss to Dayton. Transfer Chamberlain Oguchi, who sat out this season, should help immediately with his athletic ability and scoring. .

THE BAD NEWS
Forward Anthony Slack is gone and no replacement is on the horizon. Junior Brandon Sampay must use the offseason to get in shape and stay healthy in order to improve on an inconsistent junior season. Losing five seniors means a leadership drain.

KEY RETURNEES
Eldridge and Odiakosa are the main returnees. Guards Alex Rubin and Emmanuel Holloway had their moments off the bench and Illinois State needs more from them next season. Guard Sead Odzic did not live up to expectations as a 3-point threat.

ROSTER REPORT

--F Dinma Odiakosa scored in double figures eight times, including both NIT games.

--F Anthony Slack grabbed 14 rebounds against Dayton, the biggest NIT rebounding performance in 17 games by a Redbird.

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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)
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Since:Jan 9, 2008

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

March 2, 2008 11:00 pm

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

 

 

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March 4, 2008 4:22 pm