Rockford native Brock Spack gets three-year contract extension at Illinois State
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Rockford native Brock Spack is happy at Illinois State, and the folks at ISU are happy with the job that he's done there running the football program. So, Thursday the two sides agreed to a three-year contract extension for Spack to remain the Redbirds' head football coach.Spack will be entering his 17th season at ISU this fall. His overall record is 111-74. He is the winning football coach in school history. He also has the third most conference wins of any coach in the history of the Missouri Valley Football Conference.'Brock has been a pillar of success and consistency at Illinois State for 16 seasons and has raised the stature of our program nationally into one that has the chance to make the playoffs every season,' ISU Director of Athletics Dr. Jeri Beggs stated in a news release. 'I am excited that he will continue to be a strong mentor for our student-athletes and continue to be a resource for our department. As the winningest coach in Illinois State football program history, he's set a standard of success for his teams both on and off the field and will continue to grow that in the coming years along with his coaches, support staff and student-athletes. The future of Redbird Football is bright under Brock's continued leadership.'Spack has had four teams win ten or more games in a season. His 2014 team went 13-2 and played for the FCS National Championship. Spack has also coached 21 All-Americans. 'I am deeply grateful for the continued support from Illinois State University Athletic Director Dr. Jeri Beggs Deputy Athletic Director Paul Kabbes, and Illinois State University President Dr. Tarhule in providing me with a contract extension,' Spack stated. 'Their unwavering commitment to our football program reflects not only their belief in our vision but also their dedication to ensuring that every aspect of our team remains competitive within college football. This extension goes beyond me – it is a testament to their belief in our collective success and the bright future we are building together. The investment they are making in our student-athletes, staff, and overall program is invaluable and speaks to their long-term commitment to excellence.'Spack is 63 years old. He was a football standout at Rockford East High School in the late 1970s. He then played at Purdue where he was a three-year starter at linebacker.
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