Idaho State Bengals
| Idaho State Bengals | |
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| University | Idaho State University |
| Conference | Big Sky Conference |
| NCAA | Division I/FCS |
| Athletic director | Jeff Tingey |
| Location | Pocatello, Idaho |
| Varsity teams | 13 |
| Football stadium | Holt Arena |
| Basketball arena | Holt Arena |
| Soccer stadium | Davis Field |
| Other arenas |
Reed Gym (women's basketball, tennis, and volleyball) |
| Mascot | Benny the Bengal |
| Nickname | Bengals |
| Colors | Black and Orange |
| Website | www |
The Idaho State Bengals are the varsity athletic teams representing Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho in intercollegiate athletics. The university sponsors thirteen teams including men and women's basketball, cross country, tennis, and track and field; women's-only golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball; and men's-only football. The Bengals compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level (Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) for college football) and are currently a member institution of the Big Sky Conference. The Bengals' in-state athletic rivals are the Boise State University Broncos (located in Boise) and the University of Idaho Vandals (located in Moscow).
In the 2009 campaign, Bengal football boasted a one win record, which wasn't an improvement over the 2008 campaign. Bengal football's last winning season was the 2014 campaign when they posted a record of 8-4. Previously they had not had a season above .500 since the 2003 campaign (8-4).
In October 2009 Idaho State University Director of Athletics Jeff Tingey announced that the contract of head football coach John Zamberlin would be extended for two more years, meaning Zamberin will be on the Bengal sidelines manning the program through the 2011 season.
Hired in late December 2006, Zamberlin's record at ISU is just 4-25. The decision has been highly criticized by many students, faculty, and community members. The administration have stood by their decision, citing an increase in athlete attendance in classes and graduation rates as a direct result of Zamberlin's coaching.
In 2010, the Bengals went 1-10 overall and 0-8 in the Big Sky Conference. Zamberlin was fired and former Eastern Washington and Montana State coach, Mike Kramer, was hired. Among his assistants are former University of Alabama football players Todd Bates and Rudy Griffin.
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