New Play-by-Play announcer

[Virginia Redbird]

Nice article at the Prarie State Pigskin site. New Play-by-Play guy but not new to ISU athletics.

New Illinois State play-by-play voice Fitzgerald no stranger to Redbird football program

(photo courtesy Illinois State University) The first time John Fitzgerald was behind a microphone at Illinois State University, he was succeeding current University of Colorado broadcaster Mark Johnson. John Fitzgerald When Fitzgerald was introduced Thursday morning as the new play-by-play voice...

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[isuquinndog]

Interesting that it says they had 65 applicants

 

[fourthandshort]

Interesting that it says they had 65 applicants

Considering our regional non FBS competition, I would imagine ISU has to be an attractive gig .. strong financially and very well rounded athletics.

Speaking of which .. sort of .. any word on getting IHSA football playoffs ?

 

[isuquinndog]

Considering our regional non FBS competition, I would imagine ISU has to be an attractive gig .. strong financially and very well rounded athletics.

Speaking of which .. sort of .. any word on getting IHSA football playoffs ?

Not until fall. Bids aren't due until September:

The Illinois High School Association is seeking a host for its Boys Football State Finals for the 5-year period from 2023-24 through 2027-28 . The deadline for submission is September 2, 2022.