Category: Southern Illinois
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SIU running back Strong is back — and ‘better’ — after shoulder, thumb injuries
Shoulder and thumb injuries limited Justin Strong to only six games last season. The SIU running back said he’s back and better than ever this fall.
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Carbondale connections helped new voice of SIU football develop
Luke Martin, the new voice of Southern Illinois football, credits his relationships with Mike Reis and Connor Onion with helping him develop.
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Ten years ago, SIU played a football game at MLB’s Busch Stadium. Is this feasible in today’s Illinois FCS climate?
Participants discuss the logistics and possibilities of such future events.
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Salukis strive to shake off last season’s disheartening finish with fresh approach
SIU seeks a return to the FCS playoffs for the third time in four seasons
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Armed and ready: Missouri Valley Football Conference loaded with quality QBs
Nine of the 12 teams return players with proven starting experience in league games.
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By the numbers: A 5-year look at FBS transfers to Illinois FCS programs
Prairie State Pigskin presents a statistical listing for the four Illinois FCS schools’ transfers from 2018-22.
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Lucrative FBS paydays continue as vital component for FCS scheduling
“Certainly the financial (aspect) is the biggest factor in that we need those,” said Tom Michael of Eastern Illinois. “We play guarantee games in basketball as well, so it’s not just not specifically unique to football. The potential money that you get from playing these games starts to be pretty substantial.”
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Western Illinois vies to keep rivalries with ISU, Southern alive for future years
Western Illinois is preparing to embark on its final season in the Missouri Valley Football Conference before moving to the Ohio Valley. What does this mean to its rivalries with Illinois State and Southern Illinois?
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Western Illinois announces football move from MVFC to Ohio Valley starting in 2024
Western Illinois is leaving the Missouri Valley Football Conference to join the Ohio Valley — and Eastern Illinois — starting with the 2024 season.
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Veteran Southern Illinois DB P.J. Jules continues learning, growing, making plays
Veteran Southern Illinois defensive back P.J. Jules led the team in tackles and pass breakups a year ago, but is ready to do more.
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