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five days. The organization delivers the boxes to disaster sites where they are distributed to those in need by the Salvation Army. Volunteers pack, load and drive the boxes to disaster sites. “We are always ready to answer the call from the Salvation A rmy,” MFB Director of Operations Mike Hoffman said. “We are thankful to be able to help our neighbors to the south.” Dozens of Red Cross volunteers in central and southern Illinois are also helping assist with relief efforts. Red Cross is mobilizing hundreds of trained disaster relief workers, truckloads of kitchen supplies, cots, blankets and ready-to-eat meals. Regional Communications Director Trish Burnett said 35 people from Bloomington have already left for Texas, with more leaving this weekend and the following week. “It’s all hands on deck,” Burnett said. “It’s a
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A table filled with used clothing for displaced Houston residents is besieged by those in need of dry clothes at the George Brown Convention Center on Monday in Houston. catastrophic event, and we’re just doing everything in our power to get people there set up in shelters, get blankets, meals, those types of things. It’s a huge effort here, and across the country for people helping.” Burnet t encourages those interested
in helping to contribute financial donations, donate blood and sign up as a volunteer. “Our hearts are with those people down there and we appreciate everybody offering to help and the huge response,” Burnett said. Those wishing to help
with the cost of food for the boxes and fuel to deliver them may send donations to Midwest Food Bank, 2031 Warehouse Road in Normal. Donations to the Red Cross for those affected by Harvey can be made online, or text HARVEY to 90999 to donate $10.
ISU offers counseling for minorities Student of Color Process Group provides a safe, supportive space for students of color to voice any concerns CINDY HERNANDEZ News Reporter | @Cindylu_7
Student Counseling Services at Illinois State University has begun group sessions for students of color. The Student of Color Process Group (SOCPG) was created to provide a safe and comfortable space for students to open up and give voice to a wide range of feelings. The group will provide a space for students to engage in dialogues to discuss and work to face difficulties and challenges related to what it means to be a student of color on a predominantly white campus. Sessions will be held by counselor Dakesa Piña, Ph.D. Piña joined the Redbird family in 2010 after completing her doctorate degree at Texas Tech
University. She is an Approved American Association Marriage and Family Therapy Supervisor. Piña said the group was created after receiving feedback from students of color that wish to discuss their concerns. “[Students of color are] often tasked with being racial educators to the racial majority,” Piña said. Piña said taking on an educator role can be exhausting and can often lead to “feeling invalidated.” Student Counseling Services hopes SOCPG will help limit the need for students of color to become educators to other group members regarding shared experiences about what it means to be a student of color at Illinois State. The counselors will work as facilitators between students. Anything that is discussed in the group during sessions is completely confidential. Some
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Behind the scenes: Festival ISU embodies tradition, hardwork In its 28th year, the RSO recruitment fair is one of ISU’s biggest events STAR JOHNSON News Reporter | @Star2flyy_
Co-hosted by University Program Board and the Dean of Students Office, Festival ISU will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday on the Quad. The fall campus tradition features over 300 RSOs as well as approximately 100 community businesses and organizations. The festival provides a wide range of opportunities for students to come together, learn about ways to enhance their college experience and discover how to get involved. A crucial part of the festival is the setup. The primary planning for the event begins in May when the festival registration opens. Prior to the event, RSOs put their creativity to the test by decorating their table. They make posters, flyers, sign-up sheets and sometimes provide candy to attract students. “We have tremendous support
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Students wait in line at last year’s Festival ISU to get free goodies from the Campus Recreation booth. from electricians who set up the electrical on the Quad, and movers who haul the tables and chairs to the Quad and tear them down at the completion of the event,” Commencement and Special Events Coordinator of UPB Terri Haerr said. Another vital contribution for set
up is Illinois State University Police Department, emergency management and the ground team who help run water and make sure the Quad is kept clean both before, during and after the festival. Student Government Association Senator for the College of Science and Applied Technology Magalie
Baker said she prepares for the event by reading over the bylaws and the Constitution to make sure she is fully prepared for any questions she may receive in regards to policy or procedure for students. “I’m also making sure that I’m fully aware of all the different programs that SGA has associations
with such as the Emerging Leaders Program, which is a program directed towards freshmen and sophomores in order to make them better leaders,” Baker said. “We put on different programs and initiatives to help show them all the different parts of campus and help them be a part of it as well.” Baker joined SGA to be a voice for students, specifically in her field of study. The College of Applied Science and Technology is very different than any other college on campus because there is a wide variety of majors including agriculture, fashion merchandising, criminal justice and information technology. Event preparation for the following year’s Festival ISU begins before the current event is completed. “Organizers are always looking for new ways to help with traffic flow throughout the Quad as well as ways to enhance the student and participant experience,” Haerr said. Festival ISU has been a popular event on campus since it started in 1989 and remains a highlight of the fall semester. It originated with ISU’s student radio station WZND’s Quadfest in 1985.
Eclipse glasses going to South America, Asia for 2019 SARAH ATEN News Reporter | @Sarahmaten
The Normal Public Library is accepting glasses that were used in the recent eclipse, in the hope that others around the world will be able to utilize them. Children’s Outreach Librarian Randi Sutter said the library distributed 1,500 pairs of glasses to the community prior to the start of the solar eclipse. “This is a way to ensure that those glasses don’t end up in a landfill,” Sutter said. Many Illinois State University students f locked to the Quad and other outdoor areas on campus, hoping to catch sight of the eclipse through glasses designed to protect the eyes. The Normal library will collect the glasses and pass them on to Astronomers Without Borders, working with Explore Scientific, Sutter said. “They’ll take the glasses, inspect them and then ensure that they’re ISO certified, safe to use to view an eclipse, and then they’ll send them to schools in South America and Asia for the upcoming 2019 eclipse,” Sutter said. The library is accepting glasses throughout September.
People can come by and leave their pair in a marked box at the service desk. “I also love that this initiative was in place so quickly after our eclipse here, when so many folks had glasses and they got the word out very fast,” Sutter said. Sutter said that people do not need to be concerned with the condition of the glasses. “Don’t worry about the quality of the glasses, if you purchased glasses and you think they may be suspect or something, you can donate any eclipse glasses you have,” Sutter said. There is not much value in holding onto a pair of glasses from the eclipse. “They will degrade over time and they won’t be of any use to you for the 2024 eclipse that will be in North America,” Sutter said. ISU students have spoken positively about the idea. “I think that’s really nice and because a lot of kids overseas don’t get the opportunity to have the same experience that we do, so I might donate my glasses,” freshman Haley Strahler said. “I think that’s a really nice thing to do.” Students who have glasses and are planning on discarding them may not realize there is an alternative option.
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“I think it’s an awesome idea that we’re giving our solar eclipse glasses to them, maybe they’re less fortunate than we are,” freshman Hunter Jackson said. Sutter said that there were issues with not enough people getting glasses for the eclipse in time. “That situation is exacerbated in other areas of the world, so this just allows more children to safely view the eclipse and experience what a lot of our kiddos in Bloomington-Normal got to experience on the 21st of August,” Sutter said. The Normal Public Library is located at 206 W. College Ave., right next to campus. “September is National Library Card month, too. We have cards for college students, so students can come and check that out, too, while they drop off their glasses,” Sutter said. Sarah Aten is a news reporter for The Vidette. Any questions or concerns regarding her article can be sent to smaten1@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @sarahmaten.
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Labor Day’s meaning has been lost
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ith Labor Day almost upon us, it is important to look back and understand why it came to be the federal holiday it is, and how the significance of it has been lost. In 1894, the United States Congress voted in approval of the legislation for Labor Day to become an official holiday, and this was after 30 U.S. states were already celebrating the date. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the day is “dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers,” and it serves as “tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.” But the day no longer honors all workers, as seen by the fact that the majority of service workers do not have the day off. Service workers are not the only ones who still have to clock in and work the first Monday of September. Hospitals, police stations, technical support, airline workers and other support posi-
tions are in a similar boat. Some of the most difficult and taxing jobs for civilians regularly do not have the holiday off. If someone works in a retail position, they are more likely to be working some crazy Labor Day sale their store or company is having to take advantage of nonservice workers who do have the day off. The sales that surround Labor Day, and have almost come to define the holiday, can be insane. JCPenney, Sears, Best Buy, Walmart and others are offering sales that can be anywhere
from 40 to 60 percent off original prices. While this sale isn’t nearly as intense as fatal Black Friday sales, the sale-crazed customer mentality can still come into effect. The workers, the ones who Labor Day is supposed to be honoring, suffer from self-righteous consumers who are so fixated on getting a good deal on, frankly, over-priced products. Over a hundred years ago, when laborers were first getting the recognition they deserved, the workforce in this country looked very different. Factory workers, day laborers, min-
ers and other hard labor jobs were the focus and forefront of honoring workers. Today, with the industrialization of machineoperated factories and alternative sources for energy, the forefront of labor workers are chain store employees. On Labor Day, customer service workers will have to put up with even more labor than a normal Monday because of the capitalistic drive to make as much money as possible in a short period of time. The holiday has lost its meaning of focusing on the hard work that laborers do, and instead rewards office workers and those lucky enough to be in a union that has fought for the right to have the day off. Walmart employees, for example, are not allowed to form or join unions, as reported by multiple news agencies and is part of the employee contract that new employees sign. When you’re out this Labor Day and have the day off, just remember the employees around you do not.
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EDITORIAL POLICY Editorial written by KAYLA JANE JEFFERS, a member of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Editorial policy is determined by the student editor, and views expressed in editorials are those of the majority of the Editorial Board. Columns that carry bylines are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Vidette or the University.
Harvey and humanity: We’re partly to blame MY VIEW KEVIN SCHWALLER | Columnist
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s of Wednesday night, 30 people were confirmed dead after the catastrophic category 4 hurricane struck eastern Texas last week. “Local rainfall amounts of 50 inches would exceed any previous Texas rainfall record. The breadth and intensity of this rainfall are beyond anything experienced before,” a statement from the National Weather Service explained. “Catastrophic flooding is now underway and expected to continue for several days.” Hurricane Harvey wasn’t supposed to get as bad as it did, so what unpredicted force contributed to the most powerful storm in the
U.S. in 12 years? We did. Humanity. Well, partially. Researchers are confident in linking the intensity of the rain that is still falling in the Houston area to climate change. Texas A&M University meteorologist John Nielsen-Gammon said “climate change is making even heavier rainfall possible.” Climate science has shown that global warming is increasing the chances of heavy rainfall and storm surge flooding. Refusing to acknowledge this impairs our ability to prepare for future extreme weather and endangers not just us, but our country and our earth. I’m no scientist or meteorologist, and I assume many of those reading this are not either, so let’s break this down, because it may not be obvious why global warming has anything to do with hurricane strength. Climate change, according to NASA, is caused by the release of greenhouse gases (like carbon
dioxide) into the atmosphere. These gases prevent some of the sun’s rays from bouncing back into space, thus trapping heat in the planetary system and raising temperatures on Earth. The warm air causes evaporation to happen more rapidly, which can lead to more moisture in the atmosphere. Some of the heat is absorbed into the ocean as the temperature of the air increases. This then very much raises the temperature of the sea’s layers and, as we unfortunately experienced, can turn a tropical depression into a category 4 hurricane in a little over a day. However, I do want to reiterate that I do not believe the human race caused this. While it’s absurd to pin the blame for Hurricane Harvey solely on climate change, we should agree that humancaused climate change has enhanced some of the impacts of the storm. There will be several more natural disasters, whether we help the environment or not. But let’s
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take this as an opportunity to grow. We should do what we can to take care of this earth, and that includes making sure our political leaders don’t damage it further. It’s important to note that there is still heavy rainfall in Texas, and there is still an unknown number of people injured or missing. While it is our moral duty to talk climate now, we should also be doing what we can to directly support those in need. Donations to the Red Cross for those affected by Harvey can be made online, or text HARVEY to 90999 to donate $10. But while doing so, I encourage you to remember that denying climate change puts not just the planet at risk, but human lives. Kevin Schwaller is a senior journalism major and news editor and columnist at The Vidette. Any questions or comments concerning his column can be sent to vidette_ kschwal@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter @kevschwa.
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hen Illinois State University elected its new Student Government Association this past spring, the air in our office was visibly clouded with excitement. You look around and see fresh, eager faces willing to put themselves on the forefront of the Bloomington-Normal community, for the betterment of the student experience here at ISU. We were hungry, and we were ready. One thing that we were collectively excited to tackle was becoming the student voice in regards to off-campus leasing: a voice we have so desperately needed for years. There are so many myths about living off-campus, such as the lack of available housing, the quick timeline for signing and even the availability of sophomore exemptions to live off-campus. These myths cause students to act irrationally and ultimately suffer because of it. At least 100 students last year unknowingly signed for an off-campus apartment without getting exemptions first. They were not stopped by the property management company to ensure the student had already received their exemption before proceeding. This means that those 100 students were required to pay for an apartment and a dorm room. With the number of sophomores allowed to live off-campus going from 44 percent to only around 20 percent this coming year, the number of students who will unknowingly sign a lease without an exemption is on track to increase drastically. It is up to us to get ahead of this freshman class and actively work toward informing students of the realities of student realty. Freshmen are not the only ones who end up in sticky situations when it comes to off-campus housing. Many students transfer, pursue other career opportunities or just do not want to live with who they originally signed with by the end of the year. All of those things are perfectly OK, but these students are still stuck paying for the apartment they signed for. This financial commitment can be quite costly, with many students ending up being set back close to $7,500 if they do not find a sub-leaser. This is where SGA’s “You’ll Be Fine, Wait to Sign” initiative comes into play. We do not want students to fall under the false notion that they need to sign for an apartment within the next month or they will end up homeless next year. This just simply is not the case, and we want students to know that. We will be releasing weekly videos set to debunk these myths and get this information in front of students before they make one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives thus far. We will also be passing out tons of informational flyers and be providing resources to students on our website. SGA, as well as the rest of the Redbird community, is here to help you. Remember, you’ll be fine, wait to sign. Beau Grzanich is the Student Body President at Illinois State University. Any questions or comments concerning his column can be sent to bgrzani@ ilstu.edu.
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Clubs galore
Students will have over 400 RSOs to visit while at Festival ISU HOPE DALY Features Reporter | @hopedaly_
It is that time of the year again: Festival ISU, one of fall semester’s biggest events. For Adrienne Fox, director of marketing and communication for Univeristy Program Board, “Festival ISU is like a big party on the Quad with free stuff everywhere.” Every year, University Program Board and the Dean of Students Office host Festival ISU. This year it takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 31 on the Quad. The event hosts hundreds of registered student organizations and nearly 100 community organizations and academic and campus departments. These groups will gather on the green yard of the Quad to advertise why students should get more involved outside of the classroom. Festival ISU gives students a great opportunity to interact with club members. It also allows students to enhance their college experience and discover how to get involved on and off campus. “Students can expect to meet a lot of different organizations on campus and community vendors who inform students about what is going on in the area and how they can get involved off campus as well,” Fox said. RSOs at the event will range from sports clubs to fraternity/sorority life to volunteer clubs. With Illinois State University ensuring a wide variety of clubs that allow students to diversify themselves, students can almost guarantee there is something
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that fits their interests. If that is not enough to get students on the Quad, there is a good possibility that there will be free food and games. There may even be multiple dogs roaming around. Like Fox said, it is a big party with free stuff everywhere. An event this large can be intimidating for new ISU students. However, this is not a reason to avoid the event all together. Fox recommends a few tips for freshmen, transfer students or anyone who has never been to the festival. “Be prepared to do a lot of walking,” Fox said. “Utilize the map and have fun.” In addition, students should be themselves when approaching and talking to club members; do not be shy. Instead, remember that the RSO representatives reach out to students because they want people to join their club. Students need to make sure to ask the representatives what their club is about and how it is involved on campus. Organizations love to talk about what they do and encourage students that they have the best club on campus. For students that have class all day, they can stop and check out a few vendors between classes. However, if that is not enough time to squeeze everything in, students can also find a list of every RSO on the Dean of Students’ website along with each president’s contact information. Students can then email these members to ask about what their club has to offer. Members will be
Festival ISU booths
Indy-Pendence Service Dog Organization This service organization is dedicated to training service dogs for those with disabilities. Not only should students visit because it is a good cause, but dogs are also available for petting.
University Program Board This organization is committed to establishing student-driven programs and events. It will also be giving out free t-shirts.
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Festival ISU is the perfect way for students to get exposure to multiple student involvement opportunities available on and off campus.
more than happy to help students out. Festival ISU is the perfect opportunity for students to see how they can get involved on campus and boost their college experience; the free stuff and fun games are just a plus. Make sure to make a trip to the Quad and check out Festival ISU. Hope Daly is a features reporter for The Vidette and can be reached at hadaly@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @hopedaly_.
The Vidette The Vidette provides students with professional work experience and serves as the university community’s daily newspaper. It will also be giving out free coupon books.
Campus Rec The Campus Rec booth provides information about the Rec Center, health tips and upcoming fitness classes. It will also be giving out free waterbottles and t-shirts.
Gamma Phi Circus Gamma Phi Circus is the oldest collegiate circus in the nation. Its world-record trapeze artists will be demonstrating some of their acts at Festival ISU.
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TAKING A LOOK AT THE 2017 ILLINOIS STATE FOOTBALL TEAM
Storylines to follow in ’17 NATE HEAD Sports Editor | @NateHead51
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s the Illinois State football team gears up for Saturday’s season opener against Butler under the lights at Hancock Stadium, campus is abuzz with anticipation and excitement around this year’s Redbirds team. ISU finished 2016 with a 6–5 regular season record, which was generally considered underwhelming for a team that captured back-to-back conference titles in 2014 and 2015. The public’s first opportunity of a glimpse at the 2017 squad came Aug. 19 at the annual Red-White scrimmage. The Redbirds have hit the practice field regularly—or as much as the NCAA permits—since they opened fall camp Aug. 31. But you can only learn so much from scrimmages and practice sessions. ISU head coach Brock Spack held his weekly press conference ahead of Saturday’s contest and addressed several aspects of his team for the media and Redbird nation to analyze. Here are a few notable storylines to follow for the 2017 Illinois State football team:
The offensive line is young. Sometimes, the state of the offensive line is overlooked in favor of the more flashy skill positions, like quarterback, running back and receiver. However, it is vital to remember that those positions cannot fully prosper without adequate protection and blocking from the big guys up front. ISU graduated four starters on the line from last season, and junior Chad Kanugh is the lone returner with starting experience. Followed by Kanugh, a series of guys—including Donavin O’Day and Drew Himmelman—are in the
The Illinois State football team will feature a new-look offensive line after losing crucial pieces to graduation. mix to play significant snaps for the Redbirds. “They are an athletic group, long, smart and big but very inexperienced and young,” Spack said. “There’s no other way to gain experience other than just to play…they have done pretty well [in practice] for the most part.”
Kolbe is new and improved. Junior quarterback Jake Kolbe is set to return for his second full season at the helm of the offense. The Naperville native ranked among the middle-of-the-pack in many major passing categories, including passing
efficiency (4th), passing yards per game (5th) and total passing yards (3rd). After a full summer to reflect on his season and learn from the various ups and downs, Kolbe is primed to take his performance to another level in 2017. He will be joined by a fairly new cast, including a versatile running back core. Kolbe gained 20 pounds in the offseason to bolster his slender frame, which has yielded a noticeable difference in his throwing strength. Spack has spoken frequently throughout the summer about his quarterback’s potential to step into a leadership role
Game preview Illinois State hosts Butler to begin climb back to MVFC elite Compiled by MICHAEL MARRA | SPORTS EDITOR
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The Redbirds are coming off a 6-6 finish and a first round playoff exit, the second in many seasons. Illinois State is returning junior gunslinger Jake Jake Kolbe at the helm Kolbe of what has the potential to be a very high powered offensive attack. The Redbirds lost tailback Jamal Towns, who carried a heavy load last season. So, once again, there are shoes to fill on the offensive side of the football.
Dalton Keene enters his final season in a Redbird uniform and plays much bigger than his 6’4”, 275 pound frame. Keene has made the All-Missouri Valley Conference Dalton Keene teams in each of the last two seasons. The Jacksonville, Illinois, native was an honorable mention honoree as a sophomore and was a second team member as a junior. To this point, Keene has totaled 159 tackles, 69 of them unassisted to go along with 9.5 sacks.
“They’re a very veteran team. They’re much older than we are, much more experienced than we are, particularly in certain positions. I think they’re very similar to Dayton in my opinion. They’re a very well Brock coached team, Spack physical, tough. They’ll play very hard and they’ll have a very good plan. They’ll have a lot of confidence, they’ve been in the playoffs, they’ve won their league, so they will not be intimidated by us for sure.
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The Bulldogs are looking to rebound after a 4-7 season in 2016, ending the season 1-3 in the final four weeks of the season. Butler will trot out Will Marty at quarterback. The redshirt junior played in seven games, while starting three of them. The Bulldogs have been slated for a seventh place finish in the Pioneer Football League preseason poll after finishing in ninth place a year ago.
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Duvante Lane comes into the 2017 season with a lot of responsibility. As Butler transitions from not only a new quarterback, but a new offensive scheme, expect Lane to be the Butler workhorse. The redshirt senior was named to the Second Team All-Pioneer Football League team in 2016 after amassing 706 yards on 145 carries, good enough to rank fifth in rushing yards. Lane will need to make his presence felt if Butler wants to stay in the game.
WHAT’S AT STAKE? The Redbirds enter Saturday night’s contest with an eight game winning-streak in home openers.
PREDICTION: Illinois State is the more talented team, who thrives in early season games. The offense will find a rhythm from the first drive and the defense shows why they are so heavily talked about. It will not be close.
Illinois State: 38, Butler: 10
this season. First, Spack says, Kolbe needs to remain level-headed while on the field—even when it does not go the team’s way. “He has to be calm, cool and collected,” Spack said. “But, he’s done a really good job and has made a conscious effort…he’s a strong-edge competitor and a perfectionist that wants to be a great player and wants his team to be great.
The defense will win games this season. Defense, defense, defense. That has been the motto from ISU this
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offseason, as the defensive unit is clearly the group most equipped and experienced to lead the way for the Redbirds. Dalton Keene will return to the line to provide intensity and experience to the ISU front. The Jacksonville, Illinois, native recorded 67 tackles and 3.5 sacks last season, which ranked second on the team. But Keene is not the only returner poised to pace the defense. Cornerback Davontae Harris and safety Alec Kocour will look to control the passing game once again this season, as the pair earned 2016 First and Second Team All-MVFC selections, respectively.
Illinois State/Butler: Who’s set to win? The Vidette Sports staff gives its predictions for Saturday’s season opener NICK LANDI
Like past seasons, ISU will use their first home game of the season to showcase how much potential they have. On offense, incoming transfer running back Markel Smith will reveal himself to be one of the team’s biggest newcomers by getting two rushing touchdowns. Meanwhile, the defense will have a strong outing by forcing three turnovers. The Redbirds will soar over the Bulldogs and win their ninth straight home opener.
Illinois State: 48, Butler: 10 Kade Heather
Illinois State’s home opener will be a close game throughout, with a slight advantage to Illinois State and their experienced defense. The Redbirds will hold a small lead over Butler for most of the game. A crucial defensive touchdown from the Redbirds at some point in the game will prove to be just enough for the home team to grab the win. The Redbirds will come out of week one with a 27-23 victory over the Bulldogs.
Illinois State: 27, Butler: 23
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The Redbirds are able to capitalize with their strong defense and pull ahead early in the game. Look for Illinois State to establish the run game from the start, giving quarterback Jake Kolbe chances to air it out down field. Illinois State takes the season opener over the Bulldogs.
Illinois State: 31, Butler 17 Nick Damiani
All eyes will be on junior Jake Kolbe as he leads a dangerous Redbird offense in his second year under center. Kolbe will have many lethal assets around him, arguably none bigger than deep threat Christian Gibbs. Look for Kolbe to take some deep shots Gibbs’ way right out of the gate Saturday night as the Redbirds look to put Butler away early. ISU should control all facets of this game and cruise to their first win of the year.
Illinois State: 42, Butler 17
Nate Head
Butler will come out with something to prove. But, in the end, ISU is too talented to let this one slip. The Redbirds will stifle the Bulldogs rather handedly.
Illinois State: 28, Butler: 7