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Remembering those who came before

By Les Winkeler, The Southern

It's not often a person gets to witness an event and be cognizant that he or she is seeing history in the making.

Sep 03, 2010 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Saluki fans pack Saluki Stadium opening

By Codell Rodriguez, The Southern

CARBONDALE - Saluki Stadium may be new, but it's still filled with the same Saluki fans.

Sep 03, 2010 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Opening in style

By Todd Hefferman, The Southern

CARBONDALE - Three wasn't a completely positive number for Southern Illinois University's football team Thursday night, but it was close enough for a new-look defense.

Sep 03, 2010 | 12:30 am | Loading…

SIU alum will pilot flyover for first game

BY CODELL RODRIGUEZ, THE SOUTHERN

No matter how high up in Saluki Stadium a fan's seats are for the first game, they won't be as high as Ryan Geilhausen's.

Sep 02, 2010 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Let loose the Dawgs

BY TODD HEFFERMAN, THE SOUTHERN

CARBONDALE - Saluki Row will remain the same, but there will undoubtedly be a different energy before tonight's christening of Saluki Stadium.

Sep 02, 2010 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Moccia gets his moment

BY TODD HEFFERMAN, THE SOUTHERN

CARBONDALE - It took a new face and an unprecedented fundraising campaign in a slumping economy to build Saluki Stadium.

Sep 02, 2010 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Let the show begin: SIU set for opener

By Todd Hefferman, The Southern

CARBONDALE - As a safety, senior Mike McElroy can see the progress Southern Illinois University's retooling defense has made since the spring.

Sep 02, 2010 | 12:45 am | Loading…

Salukis aim for eighth straight playoff berth

By Todd Hefferman, The Southern

CARBONDALE - Not since 2007 has the favorite for the Missouri Valley Football Conference actually won the league. Southern Illinois University's football team hopes to change that this fall.

Sep 01, 2010 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Five MVFC games to watch in 2010

North Dakota State at UNI, Sept. 11, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, Iowa - The Panthers' season opener is a doozy with the Bison in town. A win gives instant credence to NDSU, which was expected to contend for the league title every season when it entered three years ago. A loss hurts UNI's chanc…

Sep 01, 2010 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Lindsey, McElroy lead SIU defense

By Todd Hefferman, The Southern

CARBONDALE - Anthony Seay turned a little quicker than cornerback Korey Lindsey thought.

Sep 01, 2010 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Finigan rejoins Salukis as coach

By Todd Hefferman, The Southern

CARBONDALE - P.J. Finigan hit .386 the year he won the Missouri Valley Conference player of the year award, but he won't be bringing a bat to work at Southern Illinois University.

Sep 01, 2010 | 1:00 am | Loading…

MVFC Capsules

By Todd Hefferman, The Southern

Illinois State Redbirds

Aug 31, 2010 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Free for all

By Todd Hefferman, The Southern

CARBONDALE - With more at-large berths on the table this season, look for a traditionally strong defensive league to get even tougher in 2010.

Aug 31, 2010 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Hawks look to soar

By Todd Hefferman, The Southern

CARBONDALE - Quincy coach Bill Terlisner knows his team will be a heavy underdog come Thursday night when the Hawks visit No. 5 Southern Illinois University.

Aug 31, 2010 | 12:15 am | Loading…