Indiana State Sycamores football
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The Indiana State Sycamores football team is the NCAA Division I men's football
program of Indiana State University
in Terre Haute
, Indiana
. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Playoffs in the 1984 NCAA Division I Football Championship. Their first season was 1896. The Sycamores boast of 8 Conference Player(s) of the Year; 14 First Team All-Americans, and 90+ First Team All-Conference players. The Sycamore's greatest season was 1983, when coach Dennis Raetz led them to the 2nd round of the 1983 NCAA Division I Football Championship versus the Southern Illinois Salukis
and ended the season with a record of 9–4. The Sycamores also appeared in 1984 NCAA Division I Football Championship. Past coaches include Dennis Raetz; Jerry Huntsman, George Ashworth and Wally Marks. The Indiana State Sycamores play their home games at Memorial Stadium (Terre Haute)
(12,764), and are currently coached by Trent Miles
.
There have been recent discussions on replacing venerable Memorial Stadium; according to the new ISU Master Plan, a new football-only stadium in downtown Terre Haute, could be realized in the next 10 years.
The Sycamores have played football at venerable Memorial Stadium since the 1949 campaign.
Originally constructed in 1922-24, at a cost of $450,000; the 12,764-seat stadium remains a fixture at the intersection of Wabash and Brown Avenues in Terre Haute, IN.
Memorial Stadium’s inauguration was on May 5, 1925, as the local minor league baseball team, the Terre Haute Tots, hosted their Three-I League rivals, the Peoria Tractors, before an estimated crowd of 9,000. Among the esteemed visitors were Major League Baseball Commissioner Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis and Charles Barnard of the Cleveland Indians.
The facility was acquired (via a 99-year lease) by Indiana State University in 1967. The installation of Astroturf made Indiana State the first university to own a football stadium with artificial turf.
Career leaders in bold
Career leaders in bold
, CFL
, AFL.
The most notable players are:
In 1940, the respective Blue Key chapters sponsored a trophy presentation, the 'Victory Bell' to reward the winner of the annual game between Indiana State and Ball State.
Following the 1949 season, the Sycamores were invited to the 1949 Shrine Bowl
vs. the SIU Salukies. The Salukis avenged their earlier 1949 loss to the Sycamores, 41-14.
In 1921 the events were organized around a football game scheduled earlier in the autumn. A bonfire and pep rally were added to the festivities in 1922; the Blue-and-White Parade in 1923; and in 1937, Bette Whitmore (Kappa Kappa) was elected ISUs first Homecoming Queen.
The 2010 season will mark the 106th season of Sycamore football and the 91st Homecoming; the Sycamores will face conference foe, Illinois State, on October 9. This will mark the 7th time that Illinois State has been the Homecoming opponent; following a tremoundous victory (59-24) the Sycamores now own a 5-2 mark vs. Illinois State in Homecoming games.
As of 2010; Indiana State owns a 48-36-2 record in Homecoming games; the outcomes of the remaining 5 games are unknown.
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program of Indiana State University
Indiana State University
Indiana State University is a public university located in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States.The Princeton Review has named Indiana State as one of the "Best in the Midwest" seven years running, and the College of Education's Graduate Program was recently named as a 'Top 100' by U.S...
in Terre Haute
Terre Haute, Indiana
Terre Haute is a city and the county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States, near the state's western border with Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 60,785 and its metropolitan area had a population of 170,943. The city is the county seat of Vigo County and...
, Indiana
Indiana
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. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Playoffs in the 1984 NCAA Division I Football Championship. Their first season was 1896. The Sycamores boast of 8 Conference Player(s) of the Year; 14 First Team All-Americans, and 90+ First Team All-Conference players. The Sycamore's greatest season was 1983, when coach Dennis Raetz led them to the 2nd round of the 1983 NCAA Division I Football Championship versus the Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois Salukis
The Southern Illinois Salukis are the varsity athletic teams representing Southern Illinois University. The nickname comes from the saluki, the royal dog of Egypt and the Persian greyhound, which ties into the fact that southern Illinois has had the nickname "Little Egypt" for just under 200...
and ended the season with a record of 9–4. The Sycamores also appeared in 1984 NCAA Division I Football Championship. Past coaches include Dennis Raetz; Jerry Huntsman, George Ashworth and Wally Marks. The Indiana State Sycamores play their home games at Memorial Stadium (Terre Haute)
Memorial Stadium (Terre Haute)
Memorial Stadium is the current home of Indiana State University football in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA. Constructed in 1923-24 by the City of Terre Haute to seat approximately 16,000 people, the facility's initial primary use was as the home of the Terre Haute Baseball Club, aka the Terre Haute...
(12,764), and are currently coached by Trent Miles
Trent Miles
-External links:* http://www.gosycamores.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=65234&SPID=7269&DB_OEM_ID=15200&ATCLID=1346309&Q_SEASON=2010...
.
There have been recent discussions on replacing venerable Memorial Stadium; according to the new ISU Master Plan, a new football-only stadium in downtown Terre Haute, could be realized in the next 10 years.
Bowl Games
Bowl Games| Year | Bowl | Champion | Runner-Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Shrine Bowl Shrine Bowl The Shrine Bowl was a former postseason college football bowl game. The first game was played on December 18, 1948, at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas between Hardin-Simmons University and Ouachita Baptist College.... |
Southern Illinois Southern Illinois Salukis football The Southern Illinois Salukis football team represents Southern Illinois University Carbondale in football. The Salukis are a member of the NCAA and compete at the Division I Football Championship Subdivision level... |
41 | Indiana State | 14 |
| 1983 | Pecan Bowl Pecan Bowl Pecan Bowl, a postseason college football bowl game, was first played at Shotwell Stadium located in Abilene, Texas. The first game took place in December 1964, and was played there each year until 1968, when the location was moved to Arlington, Texas. One of four regional playoff bowls of the NCAA... |
Southern Illinois Southern Illinois Salukis football The Southern Illinois Salukis football team represents Southern Illinois University Carbondale in football. The Salukis are a member of the NCAA and compete at the Division I Football Championship Subdivision level... |
23 | Indiana State | 7 |
| 1984 | Pecan Bowl Pecan Bowl Pecan Bowl, a postseason college football bowl game, was first played at Shotwell Stadium located in Abilene, Texas. The first game took place in December 1964, and was played there each year until 1968, when the location was moved to Arlington, Texas. One of four regional playoff bowls of the NCAA... |
Middle Tennessee Blue Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football team represents Middle Tennessee State University in NCAA Division I FBS football competition. The Blue Raiders, a member of the Sun Belt Conference, play their home games at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.Rick Stockstill has... |
42 | Indiana State | 41 |
- Note: The Midwest Region Final (National Quarterfinal) in the NCAA Division I Football Championship is commonly referred to as the Pecan BowlPecan BowlPecan Bowl, a postseason college football bowl game, was first played at Shotwell Stadium located in Abilene, Texas. The first game took place in December 1964, and was played there each year until 1968, when the location was moved to Arlington, Texas. One of four regional playoff bowls of the NCAA...
.
Div I NCAA Playoffs
The Sycamores have appeared in 2 NCAA Division I Football Championships. Their combined record is 1–2.| Year | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Second Round | 1 - 1 |
| 1984 | First Round | 0 - 1 |
Conference championships
The Sycamores shared the 1964 Heartland Collegiate Conference title with 4 schools {Ball St. (IN), Butler (IN), Evansville (IN), Valparaiso (IN)}; they finished with a 4-2 conference record and were 6-2 overall. At the time, the Heartland Collegiate Conference was known by its more recognizable name, the Indiana Collegiate Conference.Stadiums
| Year | Home |
|---|---|
| 1896 - 1948 | Multiple Venues, including Parsons Field. |
| 1949–Present | Memorial Stadium (Terre Haute) Memorial Stadium (Terre Haute) Memorial Stadium is the current home of Indiana State University football in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA. Constructed in 1923-24 by the City of Terre Haute to seat approximately 16,000 people, the facility's initial primary use was as the home of the Terre Haute Baseball Club, aka the Terre Haute... , constructed in 1924. |
The Sycamores have played football at venerable Memorial Stadium since the 1949 campaign.
Originally constructed in 1922-24, at a cost of $450,000; the 12,764-seat stadium remains a fixture at the intersection of Wabash and Brown Avenues in Terre Haute, IN.
Memorial Stadium’s inauguration was on May 5, 1925, as the local minor league baseball team, the Terre Haute Tots, hosted their Three-I League rivals, the Peoria Tractors, before an estimated crowd of 9,000. Among the esteemed visitors were Major League Baseball Commissioner Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis and Charles Barnard of the Cleveland Indians.
The facility was acquired (via a 99-year lease) by Indiana State University in 1967. The installation of Astroturf made Indiana State the first university to own a football stadium with artificial turf.
Conference (8)
- Reggie Allen - 1979 Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley ConferenceThe Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States...
QB (Offense) - Gerry Gluscic - 1979 Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley ConferenceThe Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States...
DE (Defense) - Craig Shaffer - 1981 Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley ConferenceThe Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States...
LB (Defense) - Jeff Miller - 1984 Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley ConferenceThe Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States...
QB (Offense) - Wayne DavisWayne DavisWayne Elliot Davis was an American football cornerback in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers, the Buffalo Bills, and the Washington Redskins...
- 1984 Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley ConferenceThe Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States...
DB (Defense) - Jeff Miller - 1985 Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley ConferenceThe Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States...
QB (Offense) - Vencie GlennVencie GlennVencie Leonard Glenn is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 1986 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana State.Glenn also played for the San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota...
- 1985 Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley ConferenceThe Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States...
DB (Defense) - Derrick Franklin - 1991 Missouri Valley Football ConferenceGateway Football ConferenceThe Missouri Valley Football Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the midwestern United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I Football Championship Subdivision as a football-only conference.-History:The Missouri Valley Football Conference has a convoluted history...
RB (Offense)
All-Americans (14)
- Jeff Keller, DE – 1967 American Football Coaches Association
- Chris Hicks, OT – 1975 American Football Coaches Association
- Vincent Allen, RB – 1976 American Football Coaches Association
- Ed Martin, DE – 1983 American Football Coaches Association
- Wayne DavisWayne DavisWayne Elliot Davis was an American football cornerback in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers, the Buffalo Bills, and the Washington Redskins...
, DB – 1984 American Football Coaches Association - Vencie Glenn, DB – 1985 American Football Coaches Association
- Mike Simmonds, OT – 1986 American Football Coaches Association
- Derrick Franklin, RB – 1991 Walter Camp, The Sports Network
- Shawn Moore, OG – 1993 American Football Coaches Association
- Dan Brandenburg, DT – 1994 American Football Coaches Association
- Dan Brandenburg, DT – 1995 The Sports Network, American Football Quarterly
- Tom Allison, PK – 1995 Don Hansen’s Football Gazette
- Troy Lefevra, DE – 1998 Don Hansen’s Football Gazette
- DeJuan AlfonzoDeJuan AlfonzoDeJuan R. Alfonzo is an American football wide receiver/linebacker for the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League . Alfonzo attended Indiana State University.-College and NFL career:...
, DB/RS – 1999 American Football Coaches Association
All-Missouri Valley Conference (42)
- Vincent Allen, RB, 1977
- Don Jackson, DB, 1977
- Gary Gamen, DT, 1978
- John Allman, DB, 1978
- Kirk Wilson, WR, 1979
- Eddie Ruffin, WR, 1979
- George DeTella, OT, 1979
- Reggie Allen, QB, 1979
- Gerry Gluscic, DE, 1979
- John Allman, DB, 1979
- Hubert Moore, TE, 1980
- Eddie Ruffin, WR, 1980
- Mark Gradkowski, OG, 1980
- John Gaunt, DT, 1980
- Craig Shaffer, LB, 1980
- John Allman, DB, 1980
- Hubert Moore, TE 1981
- Kirk Wilson, WR, 1981
- Craig Shaffer, LB, 1981
- Walter Seaphus, NG, 1982
- Ed Martin, DE, 1982
- Dan Maher, LB, 1982
- Bob Koehne, OT, 1983
- Rich Dawson, C, 1983
- Jeff Miller, QB, 1983
- Ed Martin, DE, 1983
- Quintin Mikell, LB, 1983
- Kevin Ramsey, DB, 1983
- Wayne Davis, DB, 1984
- Steve Buxton, OG, 1984
- Rich Dawson, C, 1984
- Jeff Miller, QB, 1984
- Darrold Clardy, RB, 1984
- Scott Bridges, PK, 1984
- Doug Arnold, NG, 1984
- Brad Verdun, DT, 1984
- Jeff Miller, QB, 1985
- Doug Arnold, NG, 1985
- Terry Bell, WR, 1985
- Vencie GlennVencie GlennVencie Leonard Glenn is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 1986 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana State.Glenn also played for the San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota...
, DB, 1985 - Mike Simmonds, OG, 1985
- Kurt Bell, DE, 1985
Passing
| Player | Years | Comp | Att | TD | Yds | Pct. | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Miller | 1982–1985 | 555 | 1,066 | 40 | 6,448 | .552 | 33 |
| John Sahm | 1986–1989 | 341 | 668 | 30 | 5,139 | .496 | 38 |
| Reggie Allen | 1978–1981 | 367 | 782 | 29 | 5,094 | .469 | 46 |
| Ronnie Fouch | 2010–2011 | 322 | 544 | 38 | 4,316 | .592 | 15 |
| Kip Hennelly | 1991–1993 | 249 | 490 | 19 | 3,158 | .508 | 27 |
| Julian Reese | 2001–2002 | 267 | 499 | 20 | 2,961 | .535 | 21 |
| Kevin Cox | 1993–1996 | 238 | 528 | 20 | 2,885 | .451 | 22 |
| Kyle Frondorf | 1986–1988 | 208 | 391 | 8 | 2,778 | .532 | 24 |
| Blayne Baggett | 2005 | 284 | 473 | 15 | 2,741 | .464 | 13 |
| Reilly Murphy | 2006–2007 | 212 | 406 | 11 | 2,154 | .522 | 19 |
Rushing
| Player | Years | Att | Yds | Avg. | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Allen | 1973–1977 | 832 | 4,335 | 5.21 | 31 |
| David Wright | 1992–1995 | 784 | 4,181 | 5.33 | 22 |
| Derrick Franklin | 1989–1991 | 710 | 3,231 | 4.55 | 23 |
| Shakir Bell | 2010–Pres. | 325 | 2,319 | 7.14 | 16 |
| Eric Robinson | 1979–1982 | 443 | 2,169 | 4.90 | 22 |
| Jake Shields | 2001–2004 | 521 | 2,119 | 4.07 | 19 |
| Darrius Gates | 2006–2010 | 396 | 2,010 | 5.08 | 20 |
| Jim Brumfield | 1967–1969 | 448 | 1,998 | 4.46 | 23 |
| Darrold Clardy | 1981–1984 | 355 | 1,594 | 4.49 | 19 |
| Tori Vactor | 1987–1988 | 312 | 1,545 | 4.95 | 12 |
Receiving
| Player | Years | Rcpt | Yds | Avg. | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Logan | 2003–2006 | 196 | 2,385 | 12.2 | 9 |
| Rodney Porter | 1986–1989 | 135 | 1,906 | 14.1 | 9 |
| Terry Bell | 1982–1985 | 132 | 2,048 | 15.5 | 13 |
| Joe Downing | 1982–1985 | 115 | 1,608 | 14.0 | 15 |
| Carl Berman | 2003–2006 | 114 | 1,376 | 12.1 | 10 |
| Eddie Ruffin | 1978–1981 | 110 | 1,831 | 16.6 | 11 |
| Larry Brown | 1993–1996 | 105 | 1,197 | 11.4 | 6 |
| Steve Elminger | 1987–1989 | 102 | 1,823 | 17.9 | 10 |
| Steve Schmid | 1967–1969 | 100 | 1,394 | 13.9 | 11 |
| Micah Reid | 1993–1996 | 98 | 1,239 | 12.6 | 5 |
Career leaders in bold
Coaching Leaders (by wins)
The current coach is Trent Miles| Coach (Alma Mater) | Seasons | Years | Games | W | L | T | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Raetz Dennis Raetz Dennis Raetz was an American football player; coach and scout of football. He was the defensive coordinator for the Indiana State Sycamores in 1978 and 1979. He also served as a scout for the Edmonton Eskimos from 2003 to 2005 when the franchise won its last two Grey Cup Championships... (Nebraska, 1968) |
18 | 1980–1997 | 200 | 94 | 105 | 1 | .473 |
| Wally Marks (Chicago, 1927) | 16 | 1927-30, 33-41, 46-48 | 125 | 62 | 56 | 7 | .524 |
| Jerry Huntsman (Wabash, 1952) | 7 | 1966–1972 | 68 | 43 | 24 | 1 | .639 |
| Bill Jones (Ohio Wesleyan, 1939) | 9 | 1957–1965 | 70 | 32 | 37 | 1 | .464 |
| Tim McGuire (Nebraska, 1975) | 7 | 1998–2004 | 79 | 24 | 55 | 0 | .304 |
| Art Strum (Wisconsin-LaCrosse, 1916) | 6 | 1923-26, 32, 42 | 43 | 21 | 20 | 2 | .488 |
| Tom Harp Tom Harp -External links:... (Muskingum, 1951) |
5 | 1973–1977 | 51 | 20 | 31 | 0 | .392 |
| Mark Dean (Northern Illinois, 1938) | 5 | 1951-54, 56 | 39 | 15 | 20 | 4 | .436 |
| Trent Miles Trent Miles -External links:* http://www.gosycamores.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=65234&SPID=7269&DB_OEM_ID=15200&ATCLID=1346309&Q_SEASON=2010... (Indiana State, 1987) |
4 | 2008–present | 45 | 13 | 32 | 0 | .289 |
| Dick Jamieson Dick Jamieson Richard Alexander Jamieson was an American football and baseball player and coach of football. He was the offensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League in 1997. He also served as offensive coordinator for the Cardinals in 1985 when the franchise was in St... (Bradley, 1961) |
2 | 1978–1979 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 0 | .500 |
| Phil Brown (Butler, 19--) | 1 | 1945 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | .625 |
| Roy Goodlad | 1 | 1931 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | .571 |
| Bob LeCray | 1 | 1944 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 |
| Paul Selge (Indiana State, 1943) | 1 | 1955 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | .222 |
| George Ashworth (Indiana State, 1935) | 2 | 1949–1950 | 19 | 2 | 16 | 1 | .132 |
| Lou West (Cincinnati, 1976) | 3 | 2005–2007 | 33 | 1 | 32 | 0 | .030 |
| various | 13 | 1896-09,1920,1943 | 42 | 9 | 28 | 5 | .214 |
Career leaders in bold
District (3)
- Trent Miles - 2010 AFCA Region #4
- Jerry Huntsman - 1968 NCAA District #2
- Jerry Huntsman - 1966 NCAA District #1
Conference (7)
- Trent MilesTrent Miles-External links:* http://www.gosycamores.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=65234&SPID=7269&DB_OEM_ID=15200&ATCLID=1346309&Q_SEASON=2010...
- 2010 Missouri Valley Football Conference - Dennis Raetz - 1984 Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley ConferenceThe Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States...
- Jerry Huntsman - 1966 Indiana Collegiate Conference
- Bill Jones - 1963 Indiana Collegiate Conference
- Bill Jones - 1960 Indiana Collegiate Conference
- Bill Jones - 1959 Indiana Collegiate Conference
- Mark Dean - 1952 Indiana Collegiate Conference
Sycamores in Professional Leagues (50)
Fifty former Sycamores have played in professional football leagues. The leagues include the NFLNational Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
, CFL
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
, AFL.
The most notable players are:
| Player | Class Year | Position | Teams | Career | Highlight(s) |
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| Nate Ramsey Nate Ramsey Nathan Lee Ramsey is a former professional American football safety and cornerback who played for the Philadelphia Eagles for most of his 11-year NFL career from 1963 through 1973... |
1963 | Defensive Back | Philadelphia | 1963–1973 | 21 Career INTs |
| Tunch Ilkin Tunch Ilkin Tunch Ilkin is a Turkish sports broadcaster and a former American football player. He currently serves as a television and radio analyst for the Pittsburgh Steelers.-Biography:... |
1980 | Offensive Line | Pittsburgh | 1980–1993 | 2x Pro Bowl |
| Craig Shaffer | 1982 | Line Backer | St. Louis | 1982–1984 | 18 Career Games |
| Wayne Davis Wayne Davis Wayne Elliot Davis was an American football cornerback in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers, the Buffalo Bills, and the Washington Redskins... |
1985 | Defensive Back | numerous | 1985–1990 | 5 Career INTs |
| Vencie Glenn Vencie Glenn Vencie Leonard Glenn is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 1986 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana State.Glenn also played for the San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota... |
1986 | Defensive Back | numerous | 1986–1995 | 35 Career INTs |
| John Bock | 1994 | Offensive Line | Miami | 1995–2000 | 17 Career Starts |
| Dan Brandenburg | 1996 | Defensive Tackle | Buffalo | 1996–1999 | 42 Career Games |
| Jamie Petrowski Jamie Petrowski James Stanley Petrowski is an American football tight end for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2006... |
2006 | Tight End | Carolina | 2006–Present | 3rd Team All-American |
All-Star Game Participants (12)
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Indiana Football Hall of Fame (30)
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Eastern Illinois
From 1901 - 2009, the Sycamores played Eastern Illinois 83 times; the series stands at 37-42-4 in favor of Eastern Illinois; the 2009 game was the last for the foreseeable future. As of 2010, it is unknown when the series will resume as Indiana State's schedules are complete for the next 4 seasons (2013).Ball State
From 1924 - 2003, the Sycamores played Ball State (Ind.) University 62 times; the series stands at 23-38-1 in favor of Ball State (née' Indiana State University - Eastern Division).In 1940, the respective Blue Key chapters sponsored a trophy presentation, the 'Victory Bell' to reward the winner of the annual game between Indiana State and Ball State.
Southern Illinois
The burgeoning rivalry with Southern Illinois has tilted to SIU's advantage in recent seasons, though the overall series record is 23-24 to Southern Illinois' advantage. The SIU Salukies also own a victory in the only playoff meeting between the schools as SIU bounced Indiana State from the 1983 NCAA Div I-AA playoffs, 23-7.Following the 1949 season, the Sycamores were invited to the 1949 Shrine Bowl
Shrine Bowl
The Shrine Bowl was a former postseason college football bowl game. The first game was played on December 18, 1948, at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas between Hardin-Simmons University and Ouachita Baptist College....
vs. the SIU Salukies. The Salukis avenged their earlier 1949 loss to the Sycamores, 41-14.
Homecoming
The term Homecoming was first used in print announcements for the Alumni-Varsity Basketball Game on Dec. 9, 1916. By the year 1919, this event became known as Blue and White Day and featured dances and entertainment for alumni of the Normal School.In 1921 the events were organized around a football game scheduled earlier in the autumn. A bonfire and pep rally were added to the festivities in 1922; the Blue-and-White Parade in 1923; and in 1937, Bette Whitmore (Kappa Kappa) was elected ISUs first Homecoming Queen.
The 2010 season will mark the 106th season of Sycamore football and the 91st Homecoming; the Sycamores will face conference foe, Illinois State, on October 9. This will mark the 7th time that Illinois State has been the Homecoming opponent; following a tremoundous victory (59-24) the Sycamores now own a 5-2 mark vs. Illinois State in Homecoming games.
As of 2010; Indiana State owns a 48-36-2 record in Homecoming games; the outcomes of the remaining 5 games are unknown.