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All content by Brent Meske
Then-senior thrower DeAnna Price throws the hammer throw March 26 at the Bill Cornell Spring Classic. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

Price earns another MVC accolade

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
April 5, 2016
Drake completes sweep of SIU; remains perfect in MVC play

Drake completes sweep of SIU; remains perfect in MVC play

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
April 3, 2016
Softball's series opener against Bulldogs anything but a dog fight

Softball’s series opener against Bulldogs anything but a dog fight

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
April 2, 2016
Iannotti invited to Chicago Bears workout

Iannotti invited to Chicago Bears workout

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
April 1, 2016
Saluki football players celebrate on the sidelines after their 38-31 overtime victory against Youngstown State University at the homecoming game Oct. 24, 2015, at Saluki Stadium. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Du Quoin scrimmage game for SIU football offers homecoming, preview of season

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 30, 2016
Then-senior thrower DeAnna Price throws the hammer throw March 26 at the Bill Cornell Spring Classic. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

SIU sweeps pair of Missouri Valley Conference awards

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 29, 2016
Home runs spark Heese's offensive output

Home runs spark Heese’s offensive output

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 29, 2016
Remembering Bill Cornell

Remembering Bill Cornell

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 28, 2016

Saluki Hall of Famer and former athlete, coach dies

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 28, 2016
Saluki seniors shine in last home meet

Saluki seniors shine in last home meet

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 26, 2016
SIU football coach Nick Hill talks to reporters March 17 in Tedrick Auditorium. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

Hill’s jerseys being retired by alma mater

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 23, 2016
Opinion: For SIU softball to keep going, Patterson must get going

Opinion: For SIU softball to keep going, Patterson must get going

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 23, 2016
Thrower making up for lost time

Thrower making up for lost time

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 21, 2016
Senior capitalizing on last shot

Senior capitalizing on last shot

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 19, 2016
DeAnna Price wins hammer throw in return

DeAnna Price wins hammer throw in return

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 17, 2016
SIU takes rubber match with Butler 4-1; finishes invitational 4-1

SIU takes rubber match with Butler 4-1; finishes invitational 4-1

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 13, 2016
Freeman earns All-American award, SIU finishes with three

Freeman earns All-American award, SIU finishes with three

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 12, 2016
Salukis split Day Two of USF UnderArmour Invitational

Salukis split Day Two of USF UnderArmour Invitational

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 12, 2016
Freshman battles back from injury, set to make first start

Freshman battles back from injury, set to make first start

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 11, 2016
Sauer, Landon earn All-American status

Sauer, Landon earn All-American status

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 11, 2016
Saluki softball sweeps day one of USF UnderArmour Invitational

Saluki softball sweeps day one of USF UnderArmour Invitational

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 11, 2016
Three Dawgs set for nationals

Three Dawgs set for nationals

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 9, 2016
Then-junior first baseman Shaye Harre high fives coach Kerri Blaylock while rounding third after her two-RBI homerun in the top of the second during a 11-1 win against Butler on March 6, 2016, at Charlotte West Stadium. Harre finished the game 2-3 with three RBIs and one run scored.

Harre pacing SIU softball early in year

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 7, 2016
Roundup: Track and field

Roundup: Track and field

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
March 1, 2016
Saluki men lead the way at MVC Indoor Championships

Saluki men lead the way at MVC Indoor Championships

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 28, 2016
Salukis split second day, weekend, at Stetson Invitational

Salukis split second day, weekend, at Stetson Invitational

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 27, 2016
Salukis split day one of the Stetson Invitational

Salukis split day one of the Stetson Invitational

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 26, 2016
Pre-championship polls wont slow down SIU track and field

Pre-championship polls wont slow down SIU track and field

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 25, 2016
Softball freshman off to unprecedented start

Softball freshman off to unprecedented start

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 23, 2016
Sauer back from injury and breaking records

Sauer back from injury and breaking records

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 22, 2016
Dawgs drop close game to Eagles

Dawgs drop close game to Eagles

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 20, 2016
Salukis sweep opening day of FGCU

Salukis sweep opening day of FGCU

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 19, 2016
Kyle Landon and Freya Block earn MVC awards

Kyle Landon and Freya Block earn MVC awards

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 16, 2016
Redshirt freshman no underdawg in SIU quarterback battle

Redshirt freshman no underdawg in SIU quarterback battle

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 16, 2016
Iwema brothers bring sibling rivalry to SIU football

Iwema brothers bring sibling rivalry to SIU football

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 15, 2016
SIU track and field team splits duty, earns wins at separate invitationals

SIU track and field team splits duty, earns wins at separate invitationals

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 14, 2016
Saluki football players celebrate on the sidelines after their 38-31 overtime victory against Youngstown State University at the homecoming game Oct. 24, 2015, at Saluki Stadium. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

How SIU football’s new faces could fill the void left by seniors

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 10, 2016
Lennon returns to former school as public affairs director

Lennon returns to former school as public affairs director

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 9, 2016
SIU's young softball pitchers ready for season

SIU’s young softball pitchers ready for season

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 8, 2016
Saluki football announces 2016 recruiting class

Saluki football announces 2016 recruiting class

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 3, 2016
Five former Salukis drafted for inaugural Major League Football season

Five former Salukis drafted for inaugural Major League Football season

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 2, 2016
Men's track and field ranked No. 23 in USATFCCCA poll

Men’s track and field ranked No. 23 in USATFCCCA poll

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
February 1, 2016
Saluki football players celebrate on the sidelines after their 38-31 overtime victory against Youngstown State University at the homecoming game Oct. 24, 2015, at Saluki Stadium. (Daily Egyptian file photo)

SIU football adds three transfers

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
January 31, 2016
Throwing events highlight SIU's performance at Vanderbilt Invitational

Throwing events highlight SIU’s performance at Vanderbilt Invitational

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
January 30, 2016
Hill rounds out his staff with fourth former Minnesota coach

Hill rounds out his staff with fourth former Minnesota coach

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
January 28, 2016
Saluki football staff young, experienced

Saluki football staff young, experienced

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
January 26, 2016
Track and field wins three events at Gladstein Invitational

Track and field wins three events at Gladstein Invitational

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
January 23, 2016
Warner leaves SIU for Central Arkansas

Warner leaves SIU for Central Arkansas

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
January 21, 2016
Surging Salukis run through Rodriguez

Surging Salukis run through Rodriguez

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
January 21, 2016

Saluki football adds another transfer

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
January 20, 2016
SIU track and field faces old friends in Kentucky

SIU track and field faces old friends in Kentucky

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
January 16, 2016
Kraig Paulson

Hill adds Kraig Paulson as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
January 15, 2016
Hill announces John Van Dam as offensive coordinator

Hill announces John Van Dam as offensive coordinator

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
January 15, 2016

Saluki football adds returner and quarterback transfers

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
January 14, 2016
Former Saluki coaches find new homes

Former Saluki coaches find new homes

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
January 13, 2016
Former Saluki coach hired at Penn State

Former Saluki coach hired at Penn State

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
January 13, 2016

SIU football adds alumnus as coach

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
January 12, 2016
Former Saluki joins Indoor Football League

Former Saluki joins Indoor Football League

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
December 14, 2015
Senior quarterback Mark Iannotti throws a pass during the Salukis 27-24 loss to Southeast Missouri State on Saturday. Of 38 attempts, Iannotti completed 26 passes and threw three interceptions.

An ode to the class of 2015-16

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
December 9, 2015

Out with the old, in with the young

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
December 2, 2015
Nick Hill named interim head coach for SIU football

Nick Hill named interim head coach for SIU football

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
December 1, 2015

How Lennon compares with former SIU coaches

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
November 30, 2015
SIU football coach Dale Lennon dismissed

SIU football coach Dale Lennon dismissed

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
November 30, 2015
Iannotti and Wirth named All-MVFC

Iannotti and Wirth named All-MVFC

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
November 30, 2015

Four MVC teams make NCAA Tournament

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
November 29, 2015
Saluki center suspended indefinitely

Saluki center suspended indefinitely

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
November 29, 2015
Salukis drained by late three; fall to Memphis 61-58

Salukis drained by late three; fall to Memphis 61-58

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
November 29, 2015
Rodriguez named MVC Newcomer of the Week

Rodriguez named MVC Newcomer of the Week

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
November 23, 2015
Freshman running back Daquan Isom runs with the ball during SIU's 38-31 overtime victory against Youngstown State University during the homecoming game Oct. 24 at Saluki Stadium. (DailyEgyptain.com file photo)

Isom named MVFC Newcomer of the Week

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
November 22, 2015

SIU cross-country coach leaves, interim coach named

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
November 18, 2015
Quarterback Mark Iannotti attempts a pass during SIU's 35-29 loss to North Dakota State University on Oct. 31, 2015, at Saluki Stadium. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

Iannotti named finalist for Offensive Player of the Year

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
November 17, 2015

Pierre and Estrada face misdemeanor charges

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
November 10, 2015

Former SIU athletic director named interim AD at the University of Illinois

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
November 9, 2015
Freshman running back Daquan Isom runs with the ball during SIU's 38-31 overtime victory against Youngstown State University during the homecoming game Oct. 24 at Saluki Stadium. (DailyEgyptain.com file photo)

Isom suspended indefinitely, Brandt released

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
November 2, 2015
Isom cited for possession of marijuana

Isom cited for possession of marijuana

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
November 2, 2015
Kill calls it quits after three decades of coaching

Kill calls it quits after three decades of coaching

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
October 28, 2015
SIU basketball teams in different spots in preseason MVC polls

SIU basketball teams in different spots in preseason MVC polls

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
October 27, 2015
SIU men's tennis closes season with sweep

SIU men’s tennis closes season with sweep

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
October 25, 2015
Chase Allen wins MVFC award

Chase Allen wins MVFC award

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
October 25, 2015

Former Dawg signs with Cleveland Browns

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
October 20, 2015
(DailyEgyptian.com file photo of Jonny Rigby)

Rigby becomes all-time doubles wins leader

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
October 20, 2015
Time capsule: The last 10 years of SIU football homecoming

Time capsule: The last 10 years of SIU football homecoming

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
October 18, 2015
Malcolm Agnew is out of football for good

Malcolm Agnew is out of football for good

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
September 9, 2015
A day with the Cup: DJ Kogut

A day with the Cup: DJ Kogut

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
September 2, 2015

Pole vaulter joins four others at Ole Miss

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
August 19, 2015
Here are the new additions to Saluki men's basketball

Here are the new additions to Saluki men’s basketball

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
August 18, 2015

Track and field searching for replacements after five coaches leave SIU

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
August 18, 2015

Salukis hire new track and field coach

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
August 10, 2015
Price-Smith leaving SIU Track and Field

Price-Smith leaving SIU Track and Field

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
July 21, 2015
Price-Smith to coach women at 2016 Olympic Games

Price-Smith to coach women at 2016 Olympic Games

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
July 15, 2015

Blackhawks face new salary cap, cuts to come

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
June 23, 2015

Sycamores eliminate Salukis

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
May 7, 2015

Saluki softball heads to Wichita for MVC Tournament

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
May 6, 2015

Softball Superlatives

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
May 5, 2015
Senior softball players win two MVC awards

Senior softball players win two MVC awards

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
May 3, 2015
SIU softball takes final series of season, finish No. 5 in MVC

SIU softball takes final series of season, finish No. 5 in MVC

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
May 3, 2015
Saluki trades jersey for lab coat as career ends

Saluki trades jersey for lab coat as career ends

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
May 3, 2015
Pruitt and Agnew earn NFL contracts, Hadfield gets camp invitation

Pruitt and Agnew earn NFL contracts, Hadfield gets camp invitation

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
May 3, 2015
Agnew picked up by Green Bay Packers

Agnew picked up by Green Bay Packers

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
May 2, 2015
Pruitt drafted by Minnesota Vikings

Pruitt drafted by Minnesota Vikings

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE
May 2, 2015
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