[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 11 (Thursday, January 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E104]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING THE 2014-2015 ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 22, 2015

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate the 2014-2015 Illinois State University football team on 
an outstanding season.
  The Redbirds made it to the FCS National Championship game for the 
first time in school history.
  While they ultimately fell short with a heart wrenching 37 seconds to 
go, they made us very proud.
  The team captured their first conference title since 1999 and broke 
16 school records. Those included most points in a season, total 
offense, rushing touchdowns, passing touchdowns, and most wins in a 
season.
  A number of individual Redbirds also received Missouri Valley 
Football Conference recognition. Head coach Brock Spack was named Coach 
of the Year, Marshaun Coprich was named Offensive Player of the Year, 
and Tre Roberson was named Newcomer of the Year.
  As a future Illinois State University Redbird dad, I look forward to 
the opportunity to watch these young players continue in their careers.
  Bloomington-Normal and all of Illinois are proud of the effort the 
team put forth this season. We look forward to their success next year. 
Go Birds!

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