Randy Reinhardt
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Sportswriter for the Pantagraph in Bloomington, Illinois, covering Illinois State, Illinois Wesleyan and high schools, too.
Joined January 2011
So in FCS playoffs round of 16, South Dakota State hammers Duquesne, 51-6 and North Dakota State dismantles Montana State, 51-10. Maybe, just maybe other Missouri Valley teams who were much more competitive against the Jacks and Bison deserved more playoff consideration?.
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Former Illinois State players James Robinson and James O'Shaughnessy have both made the Jacksonville Jaguars season-opening roster.
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The University of Illinois has announced the Illini will be playing Illinois State in football in Champaign on Sept. 5, 2020.
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Illinois State guard Gabe Megginson recently underwent back surgery and is unlikely to play again this season. This is about more than football. Back injuries can make everyday life miserable so best wishes to Gabe on his recovery.
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There are 25 scouts from 23 NFL teams at Illinois State's Pro Day, the most I can remember.
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David Johnson. Carson Wentz. Cameron Meredith. Zach Zenner. Missouri Valley getting it done.
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Former University of Illinois offensive lineman Gabe Megginson has confirmed he will transfer to Illinois State and use his final two years with the Redbirds.
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THE REDBIRDS HAVE DONE IT. Final: Illinois State 4, Louisville 2. Matt Walker complete game gem. Pinch hitter Jeremy Gaines with two-run double to break 2-2 tie.
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Illinois State’s Indoor Practice Facility is open for business.
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Luther Kirk confirms he is headed to Dallas as an undrafted free agent. It's a short trip from his home in Garland. A Texan getting signed by the Cowboys. Congrats to Luther.
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FCS playoff final: Illinois State 24, Southeast Missouri 6. Redbirds travel to Central Arkansas for a second round game. James Robinson with a MVFC playoff record 41 carries for 297 yards. Wow. Big fella got it done.
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Wow. Final: Illinois State 35, Colorado State 19. That was an FBS team the Redbirds just handled decisively.
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April 1 marked one full year for me as a one-man Pantagraph sports department. I would like to sincerely thank the many, many coaches, athletes, athletic directors and media relations people for helping me navigate the waters of the past year. You are all very much appreciated.
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For those who dismiss FCS and the national championship game now being contested, know that North Dakota State and James Madison would both beat several FBS bowl teams.
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I camped out in front of this building for student season tickets. You think I’m missing this game? Not a chance.
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Illinois State football ranked No. 5 nationally in FCS preseason poll of Street & Smith's magazine. North Dakota State 1st, Northern Iowa 3rd, South Dakota State 7th, Southern Illinois 15th.
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Illinois State AD Larry Lyons on the Sept. 4 football season opener at Illinois: “There has been no discussion that game is in jeopardy.”.
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@BachelorABC Yes, he is "The Bachelor." But former Illinois State football player Colton Underwood @colton has done and is still doing some great work with his foundation to fight cystic fibrosis. Here's my 2016 story on Colton and that effort:.
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Darrelynn Dunn has been named head girls basketball coach at Normal West High School.
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Spencer Schnell. What an NFL debut for the former Illinois State receiver. 7 catches, 119 yards for Tampa Bay.
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An undrafted rookie, Illinois State's James Robinson is in position to carry the ball for Jacksonville this season:.
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The Illinois State Board of Trustees has given its athletics department approval to move forward with an indoor practice facility. A much needed improvement for ISU Athletics is a step closer to reality.
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Illinois State needs to get an indoor practice facility built. For all sports, not just football.
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Missouri State can clear a soccer field but it won't clear a football field? The Missouri Valley Football Conference needs to do something about this. There should be a Missouri State-Illinois State football game Saturday and there won't be.
The @MSUBearsMSoccer boys/staff did a fantastic job of clearing snow on the Betty & Bobby Allison Soccer Stadium - Awesome seeing the boys able to train today! #BearProud
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From ESPN's Bill Connelly on this weekend's FCS playoff quarterfinals: "Basically, what you'll be watching on Friday evening and Saturday will be better than a lot of what you'll see in the early stages of bowl season.".
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A heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful people at Illinois Wesleyan.
A staple in the Shirk Center for the past few decades. Today we recognized "The Scribe" between the @IWUWomensBball & @IWUBasketball games. Thanks for all the stories you've told & the coverage you have provided to IWU athletics & our community, @Pg_Reinhardt!. #TGOE #d3hoops
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Two point conversion fails. Normal Community wins 31-30.
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So Paul DeJong went to "Indiana State, near Peoria." Tim McCarver has no business on the air. Just one of several obvious mistakes he has already made and it's the fourth inning.
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Illinois State will play at Southeast Missouri on Saturday in the first round of the FCS playoffs. The winner heads to Cal-Davis for a second round game. First ISU playoff berth since 2019.
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Ladies and gentlemen Illinois State’s GOAT Doug Collins
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Illinois State's Luther Kirk is the Defensive Most Valuable Player of the East-West Shrine Bowl.
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Final: Illinois State 8, Indiana 7. The roller coaster ride finally stopped and the Redbirds got off smiling.
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31 degrees colder than BN, the Redbirds have arrived in Fargo.
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Illinois State's James Robinson of Jacksonville is over the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season. He reached 1,000 quicker than any undrafted rookie in NFL history.
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A moment of silence in honor of Mike Brown before first pitch at Duffy Bass Field. Brownie never played at ISU but it was very appropriate to see his wide-ranging impact recognized.
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Freshman receiver Kacper Rutkiewicz has earned a starting spot for Illinois State:.
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Congrats to Illinois State's James Robinson on his first NFL touchdown.
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Normal West graduate McCade Brown has been selected by the Colorado Rockies in the third round of the MLB Draft with the 79th overall pick. Congrats to McCade.
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Illinois State true freshman tailback James Robinson has impressed enough Coach Brock Spack says he "will play" this season. No redshirt.
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Redbirds leave UNI Dome field with win for first time since 2012.
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The final out and the celebration. Congrats to Steve Holm and the Redbirds.
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Congratulations to Illinois State's Drew Himmelman, who has been selected the Missouri Valley Football Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
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Former Illinois State tight end Scott Preusker has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army. Congratulations Scott and thank you for your service.
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Illinois State strength coach Jim Lathrop is facing his health challenges head on:.
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Was just informed Illinois State football coach Brock Spack and wife Aimee are grandparents. Hearty congratulations to them and of course the parents Alicia and Jon Mays on the birth of Annie Jean.
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Truly awful, tragic news to lose a great guy who meant so much to the baseball community in Bloomington-Normal and beyond. Rest in peace, Brownie.
Incredibly sad this morning to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of my @IL_Wesleyan classmate, and fraternity brother, Mike Brown ('92). No words. Rest in peace, Brownie. @blmbobcats
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Illinois State's James Robinson on finishing 10th in the Walter Payton Award voting; "I don't even care. I don't have control over that. I don't care about things I don't have control over. I'm not here for that. I'm here to win. That's all.".
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Illinois State has received an anonymous $2 million commitment that will serve as the lead gift toward construction of the athletic department's long-sought indoor practice facility.
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It's going to happen. Illinois State gets green light for indoor practice facility:.
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Final from Fayetteville: Illinois State 3, No. 2 Arkansas 2. What a way to start the baseball season.
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Illinois State has announced fans will be permitted at Hancock Stadium up to 20 percent capacity in the form of season ticket holders, ISU students and player families. Very good news. First home football game is Feb. 27.
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I don't doubt that Illinois sincerely wanted to play Illinois State on Sept. 4.The Big Ten decision was made for the entire conference. Yet Illinois heading to New Jersey and Nebraska for its first 2 games instead of ISU trekking down 74 to Champaign remains a head shaker.
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Actually enjoyed the drive to Macomb for ISU-Western football. Spectacular fall day. Two-lane roads. Small towns. Farmers and fields in various stages of harvest. Americana all the way.
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Illinois State is not happy in the least at this football postponement. The Redbirds offered to play the game at Hancock Stadium and were denied. Hancock Stadium is fine to play on right now.
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Former Illinois State linebacker B.J. Bello has been promoted from the LA Chargers practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game.
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The Bates-Diop family presents Normal Community with an AED machine.
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James Robinson 82 yards rushing at halftime for Jacksonville. 5 of the 8 passes completed by the Jags have been caught by former Illinois State players (Robinson 3, James O'Shaughnessy 2).
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Yes, Illinois State football practiced outside this morning. And yes, it was a bit chilly.
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Pouring down rain with lightning in the area. But Redbirds are dry and got in their usual Thursday practice.
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Yes, he was "The Bachelor" but Colton Underwood @colton was a pretty good football player in his time as well: .
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Bryce Jefferson will start at quarterback for Illinois State in its playoff game on Saturday.
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Illinois State baseball stuns national power Louisville. Early story with much reaction to come later:.
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Four-year Illinois State volleyball player Lexi Wallen has decided to return to the Redbird women's basketball team for a fifth year of competition. ISU coach Kristen Gillespie is "absolutely thrilled.".
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After a 12-0 win, the Illinois State baseball team is heading to Lexington in uniform to the Mike Brown visitation.
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Illinois State has earned the Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports Trophy for the 2020-21 school year.
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Baseball America lists Illinois State outfielder John Rave as the No. 125 prospect (college and high school) for the 2019 amateur draft in June. That would loosely project to a 4th round pick.
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Former Illinois State player Owen Miller has been called up to the big leagues for the first time and is in the Cleveland lineup at DH today. Congrats to Owen on a well-deserved promotion.
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I feel like a tourist taking video of “Jump Around” but what the hell. Yes. The press box was shaking and not just a little.
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IHSA announces return of state football championship games to Hancock Stadium:.
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This watching games and then writing about them thing, been at it a long time. Lexi Wallen tonight was high up on the list of most incredible performances I've seen:.
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Illinois State's James Robinson in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine from NFL Network broadcast.
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Illinois State wins, Indiana State wins, Dallas Baptist wins. @MVCsports 3-0 on first day of @NCAACWS Tournament.
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Illinois State volleyball player Lexi Wallen has joined the Redbird women's basketball team to add depth to a squad down to eight healthy players.
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Illinois State's Spencer Schnell headed to Chicago Bears rookie mini camp:.
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Illinois State wide receiver Andrew Edgar has been cleared medically and expects to play Saturday at North Dakota State.
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This guy came to Illinois State to play football with the goal of graduating with a college degree to help his son back in Texas have a better life. He accomplished that goal. Great job, @Drashane
Man I am beyond blessed, this is a dream come true! I did this for my son
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The entire Illinois State women's basketball coaching staff along with spouses and children are at Shirk Center for the CCIW Tournament women's championship game.
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Illinois State outfielder John Rave has been drafted by the Kansas City Royals with the second pick of the fifth round. Congrats to John.
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2014 Redbirds honored at halftime. So many great guys and great memories with that team. Glad I got to say hi to a few of them.
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Freshman Emy Wardle hits state championship game winner for Peoria Notre Dame.
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Illinois State baseball is in the NCAA Tournament at Louisville Regional. Redbirds open against Indiana on Friday.
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Baseball America is now projecting Illinois State baseball as in the NCAA Tournament. Redbirds travel to Dallas Baptist, another projected tournament team, this weekend for a huge Missouri Valley Conference series.
New bracket projection 🔥🔥🔥.
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Congrats to Brock Spack on becoming ISU’s career leader in coaching victories.
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The Missouri Valley Football Conference has confirmed to Illinois State that mistakes were made by the on field officials and replay official on both the long Rutkiewicz reception that was ruled down at 1 and not a TD and the disallowed Ridgeway forced fumble and recovery.
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So the "last four in" Redbirds are in the quarterfinals and the best running back in the best FCS conference was 10th in the Payton voting. Somebody is writing Brock Spack's motivational speeches for him these days.
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is reporting Illinois State football will play Oklahoma in 2023.
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Illinois State tailback James Robinson is projected to go in the fourth to sixth round of this week's NFL Draft. James is ranked as high as the 13th tailback available.
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Illinois State's first team all-Missouri Valley Football Conference all-stars are RB James Robinson, OL Drew Himmelman, DL Romeo McKnight and DBs Luther Kirk and Devin Taylor. Congrats to all.
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