Though Reggie Redbird wasn t christened until 1981, his ancestry traces back 100 years to 1923, when the "red birds" first landed at Illinois State University.
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Brennan will succeed Larry Lyons as the top athletics administrator at ISU, starting Jan. 15. Lyons will delay his retirement to accommodate a smooth transition, ISU said Wednesday.
Brennan previously served as the University of Utah s chief operating officer and deputy athletics director for internal operations. His tenure there included securing a $15.6 million gift to start the varsity men s lacrosse program at Utah the largest donation ever at the time and negotiating lucrative multimedia rights and apparel contracts. I know I speak for the entire University community in welcoming Kyle to the Redbird family, ISU President Larry Dietz said in a statement. Kyle s skills and leadership experiences make him an excellent fit for Illinois State and his terrific attitude perfectly complements a diverse and well-rounded background.