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Illinois State University - AthleticsCollege Prowler3.46
Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
Conference
Gateway Football Conference
Missouri Valley
School Colors
Red and white
School Mascot
Reggie Redbird
Men Playing Varsity Sports
232 - 3 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
196 - 2 %
College Prowler Take
ISU has many sports fans, but their support for ISU athletics tends to vary season by season. If a sports team is having an outstanding season, then the whole school will come out to support them. Sadly, if the team is doing poorly, then they will soon become the butt of all jokes on campus. While school spirit is lacking at ISU, there is usually a fair amount of fans that attend the football and men’s basketball games. For less popular teams like women’s soccer and softball, the lack of fan support is sad, especially since these are the most successful teams on campus. ISU sport clubs are starting to make their mark on campus, and the success of the lacrosse team, one of the more popular club teams, has given others the confidence to create club teams at ISU. all ISU students are invited to join any of the IM sports available, and championship games are known to get a little rowdy.
Many athletes support each other at ISU, but it is difficult to get the student body to follow. With the lack of student support, it can be difficult for athletes to stay motivated and competitive. The popularity of IM sports continues to rise, and the only way for students to understand how much fun it is to sign up first thing when they get to school. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
klredig says: Illinois State University 2010 Communication and Journalism  |
Fan Support Needed!
B
Just because it is Illinois State University doesn't mean this school cannot have good athletics. Look at schools like Michigan State, Ohio State, and Kansas State...Try to explain why Illinois State cannot do this also. There is a sense of pride for being a state school, the only one in your current state. Basketball is good, along with baseball, and really fun to watch.
Athletics: March 17, 2010
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shanimal says: Illinois State University 2012 Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
Athletes Can Be Jerks, Decent Support
C
I have heard we have a good basketball team but I have never gone to see them. I go to football games to hang out with people but have never gone in because we are not very good. The few athletes I have met are not personable, so I do not make a habit of hanging out with them.
Athletics: March 09, 2010
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ajwalla says: Illinois State University 2013 Other |
Rec Center
B-
Without an on campus rec center, it is tough to find places to work out. Also, not many students attend sporting events.
Athletics: January 28, 2010
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shark44 says: Illinois State University 2010 Business |
Competitive and fun to watch
B
Sports are competitive and fun to watch for the most part. I wish football and basketball were taken more seriously and there was more student involvement like there is at a Big Ten school.
Athletics: January 20, 2010
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ilstufan says: Illinois State University 2013 Business |
ISU basketball is awesome, and...
ISU basketball is awesome, and Redbird Arena is one of the best basketball arenas in Midwest.
Athletics: May 10, 2009
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Interested in
Illinois State? FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Bags league
- Baseball
- Basketball (3-on-3, 5-on-5)
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Floor hockey
- Softball
- Wrestling (freestyle)
Club Sports
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Bowling
- Equestrian
- Figure skating
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Paintball
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Softball
- Triathlon
- Volleyball
- Water polo
- Wrestling
Athletic Fields
- Horton Field House
- Rec Center
- Student recreation Building
School Spirit
School spirit may not be present during every athletic event, but students are proud to represent ISU wherever they go. One of the main reasons school spirit is low is because many do not attend football and men’s basketball games. Those who do attend are bursting with spirit, while the ones at home tend to not care. ISU does receive a lot of support and school spirit if there are rallies held on the Quad. A few past rallies have included raising money for Hurricane Katrina relief, Remembering September 11, and ISU’s Relay for Life.
Getting Tickets
Tickets can be purchased the day of a game, and normally games do not sell out. In the past, football games would sell out when ISU was a contender for the Gateway Conference Championship. Sadly, they no longer are, and the games no longer sell out. Redbird fans can always count on buying a ticket on game day. The only time a fan would need to purchase a ticket in advance would be for the Bradley Bash, which is when ISU plays Bradley University in men’s basketball.
Most Popular Sports
Like any typical state university, football and men’s basketball receive the most attention. While they may not be the most successful teams, they still tend to bring in the most revenue and fans.
Most Overlooked Teams
The women’s teams in general do not receive a lot of attention. The softball and soccer teams are high-ranked competitors in the conference and have made it to the NCAA Tournament in the past, but still they do not receive the attention they deserve. The tennis and golf teams also win their conferences consistently, but they do not receive a load of spectators at their matches.
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