Jacob Gorecki, center, a freshman from Carbondale studying music, dances in parade formation Saturday during a pep rally before SIU’s first home football game at Saluki Stadium. Gorecki plays mellophone in the SIU Marching Band and said he was excited to perform at the season’s first game.Sarah Gardner
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