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NIL taking shape for student athletes at SIU

NIL taking shape for student athletes at SIU

By Howard Woodard, Sports Editor September 26, 2023

For more than a century, the NCAA’s use of the term ‘amateurism’ was a catalyst in preventing student athletes from profiting off of their name, image and likeness (NIL). But a Supreme Court decision...

Abdou Toure (70) holds the wheel up to the Dawg Pound in celebration as the Salukis claim the wheel at the very end of the fourth quarter Sept. 16, 2023 at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

On the front lines: What makes SIU vs. SEMO so special

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor September 26, 2023

Photo editor Lylee Gibbs and I went to the 91st War for the Wheel on Sept. 16. It was the second time we’d traveled to a Saluki game after going to Arch Madness back in March. This time, the destination...

Defensive tackle Kam Bowdry (96) of Southern Illinois stares down offensive lineman Jalen Armstrong (55) of Austin Peay as they wait for the play to begin Sept. 2, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

The game inside the game on the gridiron: one-on-ones in football

By Howard Woodard, Sports Editor September 19, 2023

If you were standing at the line of scrimmage on the sideline at a football game, you would have the best view in the house of the sport’s beauty. Your eyes might lock onto the supreme display of power...

Baker to Hartrup caps rally to win the Wheel

Baker to Hartrup caps rally to win the Wheel

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor September 17, 2023

After a 370-day residency in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the Wheel will return to Carbondale after the No. 15/18 Southern Illinois Salukis (3-0) rallied to upset the No. 13/15 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks...

The Salukis take the field for the first game of the season as they face Austin Peay at home Sept. 2, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Bring back the Wheel! Salukis aim for revenge in rivalry game against SEMO

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter September 13, 2023

It was a tough pill to swallow last season when the Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) Redhawks stole a win and “The Wheel” at Saluki Stadium via a last-second touchdown. It left Saluki players, coaches...

Chris Harris Jr. (5) and Jacob Garrett (43) leads the team onto the field through the tunnel, carrying the Saluki and American flag, kicking off the game against SEMO Redhawks for the War Of The Wheel  Sept. 10, 2022 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Another FBS opponent, another victory: Defense shines bright in win over Huskies

By Joseph Bernard, Graduate Assistant September 10, 2023

Down go the Huskies 14-11. Two years in a row now, the Salukis have defeated yet another Football Bowl Subdivision team on their schedule. In a statement performance by defensive coordinator Antonio...

DAnte Cox (2) leaps into the air in an attempt to complete the pass from quarterback Nic Baker (8) as he approaches the end zone as the Salukis face Austin Peay at home for the season opener Aug. 2, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis soar in season opener, dominate Austin Peay 49-23 at home

By Howard Woodard, Staff Reporter September 3, 2023

In their first true home game to begin a season since 2017, the Southern Illinois Salukis delivered to their fans at Saluki Stadium, defeating the Austin Peay Governors by a score of 49-23. “I think...

“Iron sharpens iron:” Saluki Footballers testing themselves ahead of season opener vs Austin Peay

“Iron sharpens iron:” Saluki Footballers testing themselves ahead of season opener vs Austin Peay

By Joseph Bernard, Graduate Assistant August 30, 2023

On October 22, 2022, the No. 14 ranked Salukis (5-2) traveled to Vermillion, South Dakota, for a road game against conference foe South Dakota Coyotes with their 4-0 record in the Missouri Valley Conference...

Whats in a name: Harry L. Crisp Court

What’s in a name: Harry L. Crisp Court

By Joei Younker, Staff Writer August 22, 2023

It’s December 1, 1964, the roar of the crowd echos through the Banterra Center as you hear the swish of the net after the first point of the game is scored with a free throw by George McNeil. The buzz...

Saluki sports look to make noise this fall

Saluki sports look to make noise this fall

By Cole Daily, Editor-in-Chief August 22, 2023

Each sport returning this fall to SIU has high expectations for the coming season after some turbulence experienced in 2022. These student-athletes are facing a lot of pressure, as football, volleyball...

Saluki Athletics surpasses $3 million in fundraising for first time since 2011

Saluki Athletics surpasses $3 million in fundraising for first time since 2011

By SIU Communications August 17, 2023

Saluki Athletics excelled both on the field and on its balance sheet during the 2022-23 season. For the fiscal year that ended in June, Athletics surpassed $3 million in fundraising for the first...

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