2008 Woodie Awards
Salukis extend conference home win streak with win over Creighton 48-44Seniors pace team to win on televised on ESPN2
The spotlight was shining on the Salukis Saturday night and they didn't disappoint. Although they scored their third-lowest point total of the season, the Salukis narrowly edged out rival Creighton 48-44 at the SIU Arena. In a game that drew hype from ESPN's College GameDay and was televised live on ESPN2, it was senior forward Matt Shaw who came through for the Salukis.…
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Power Ranger a no showFormer TV star opts out of cage fight
Jason David Frank -- formerly known as Tommy on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers -- signed autographs. When it came time to fight, though, he was nowhere to be found...…
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Breaking RecordsRiley's record-breaking talent comes by chance
Brittany Riley has won All-American honors and countless awards in a field that, at first, didn't interest her in the least. Riley said she started at SIU three years ago as a discus thrower. She said coach John Smith demands that all athletes try the hammer throw.…
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Former Saluki Signed by Chiefs |
Academics before Athletics |
ESPN's next stop: Carbondale?ESPN College Gameday considers coming to SIU for conference game
SIU's status as a big-time basketball school hit a plateau after its second trip to the Sweet 16 in five years. Now, it is time for the next big step. The Salukis may be reaping the ...…
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Keeping in ShapeAthletics out, but sports training doesn't go on hold
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Salukis think GreenSenior Green emerging as a leader off the bench |
Staying smart off the courtSIU basketball players have a history of graduating
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Team teaches kids the fundamentals |
Tennis: Stamina key to Salukis' weekend winsMen win two of three; Women win both matches
The SIU men's and women's tennis teams had a busy weekend playing five games combined in four days.
The women won both matches against Evansville on the road for their first conference victory and Northern Illinois at home. The men's team went 2-1, losing their first match at Indiana State and winning two matches at home against Western Illinois and Illinois-Chicago.
The Saluki men capped off the weekend with a win Sunday against Western Illinois 6-1.…
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Riley Qualifies for Pan American Games |
Banter
The Cubs traded catcher Michael Barrett to the Padres on Tuesday. How do you think this will affect the Cubs? Seth McFadyen: They would be even better if they also traded jerk-face Zambrano to the Padres. Then Barrett and Zambrano could fight each other on more teams.…
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