Illinois State to Honor father of EWU's Jake Rodgers at NC

[get'em_griz]

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They will wear the #65 decal in memory of the father of Jake Rodgers, who passed away after going into cardiac arrest at the EWU-Illinois State quarterfinal game.

Classy move by Illinois State. :clap: :clap:

Go Redbirds!

 

[grizatwork]

Good for them. :thumb:

 

[AllWeatherFan]

Good for them. :thumb:

Very thoughtful indeed.

 

[mtgrizrule]

This is all class by Illinois State. For that, I am officially rooting for them to beat NDSU. I am sure this will help their bandwagon. EWU fans, are you pulling for Illinois State now? Also how is Jake and the family doing after this sad ordeal? My best to their family always.

 

[bigkid]

Good stuff right there :thumb:

 

[signedbewildered]

Nice. Was rooting for ISU all along after we were out. NDSU must be bored of NCs by now.

 

[EverettGriz]

All class, ISU. All class.

 

[HannahO]

This is all class by Illinois State. For that, I am officially rooting for them to beat NDSU. I am sure this will help their bandwagon. EWU fans, are you pulling for Illinois State now? Also how is Jake and the family doing after this sad ordeal? My best to their family always.

Regarding your first question: yes. I'd also note that they sent a wreath to the service-classy indeed.

http://www.bigskyfans.com/eagles/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3361

Second question is tougher (as you might imagine). The last entry is from Mrs. Rodgers and there are a few scattered among the topic updating on how the family was doing but for the most part people have tried to "be there for Jake" while respecting the family's privacy.

http://www.bigskyfans.com/eagles/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3335&start=60

 

[grizeyes]

Class act by Illinois State. Pulling for the Redbirds in this game! :clap: