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The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Tough campaign ahead for Saluki football

By Tony McDaniel August 20, 2014

The Dawgs were ranked fifth by the coaches, media and sports information directors of the Missouri Valley Conference on July 29. The result surprised me, based on the offensive weapons the Salukis have,...

Jones transitions to Frontier League

Jones transitions to Frontier League

By Aaron Graff August 20, 2014

Catcher Matt Jones' first home series of his senior season was played at Rent One Park in Marion, but now he's calling it home in a different uniform.Jones played two seasons with the Salukis. He started...

Lebron’s odds at five straight finals

Lebron’s odds at five straight finals

By Tyler Davis August 20, 2014

 The LeBron James sweepstakes dominated the sports headlines for much of the summer. As in 2010, James kept fans on edge about where he would play next.In 2010, he left the Cleveland Cavaliers for the...

Sprinters schedule walk-on tryouts

By Aaron Graff August 19, 2014

SIU’s new sprints coach had less than a month to recruit after being hired, so he’s hoping to find talent already on campus by holding tryouts.Coach Connie Price-Smith announced the hiring of sprints...

The return of Mikail McCall

The return of Mika’il McCall

By Tony McDaniel August 19, 2014

Most people rarely get the opportunity to redo something in life they regret, but one member of the Saluki football team finds himself with that opportunity.Mika'il McCall's 2013 season was cut short after...

Sprinters schedule walk-on tryouts

By Aaron Graff August 19, 2014

SIU’s new sprints coach had less than a month to recruit after being hired, so he’s hoping to find talent already on campus by holding tryouts.Coach Connie Price-Smith announced the hiring of sprints...

Golf coach aims high for low scores

By Tyler Davis August 18, 2014

When Leroy Newton began his job as SIU’s ninth men’s golf coach only one Bush had been president, and the cost of tuition at SIU was $3,522.Newton retired in May after 18 years on the job.The man who...

Two Salukis develop on enemy turf

By Aaron Graff August 18, 2014

Two Saluki baseball players spent their summer calling a rival stadium home and calling eight other Missouri Valley Conference players their teammates.Collegiate baseball players have the opportunity to...

Golf coach aims high for low scores

By Tyler Davis August 18, 2014

When Leroy Newton began his job as SIU’s ninth men’s golf coach only one Bush had been president, and the cost of tuition at SIU was $3,522.Newton retired in May after 18 years on the job.The man who...

Golf coach aims high for low scores

By Tyler Davis August 18, 2014

When Leroy Newton began his job as SIU’s ninth men’s golf coach only one Bush had been president, and the cost of tuition at SIU was $3,522.Newton retired in May after 18 years on the job.The man who...

Summer golf heats up Saluki clubs

By Tyler Davis August 17, 2014

Instead of pouting about a disappointing 2013-2014 season, the SIU men’s golf team got to work.When collegiate play ended in May, many SIU golfers kept their seasons alive by playing in a number of high...

Senior outside linebacker Tyler Williamson, right, laughs with teammates Saturday after the final scrimmage at Saluki Stadium. Williamson, a captain of the Saluki football team prides himself in his leadership position. I am constantly talking to the younger guys, Williamson said.Nathan Hoefort • Daily Egyptian

Senior linebacker set to lead defense

By Tony McDaniel August 17, 2014

One of the Salukis' nine returning starters on defense has turned into a proven leader on the field and sidelines.Senior outside linebacker Tyler Williamson is one of the faces of the 2014 Saluki football...

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