Category: Southern Illinois
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Coordinator who still considers himself “a D-II guy” now leads the Saluki defense
Twenty-eight-year-old Lee Pronschinske was promoted from safeties coach to defensive coordinator in February.
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Healing Bohanek ‘grateful’ for final Southern Illinois go-around as spring practice opens
Veteran linebacker Colin Bohanek returns as a mainstay for the Salukis at linebacker as well as for leadership.
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SIU head coach Nick Hill having ‘a blast’ since adding offensive coordinator duties
Southern Illinois head coach Nick Hill is back in meeting rooms — and loving it — since adding offensive coordinator duties this offseason.
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February signing day 2025: New Southern Illinois DE in a rush to make an impact in Carbondale
Defensive end Donnie Wingate, a mid-year transfer added to the Southern Illinois roster, had a career-high five sacks last season.
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NCAA junior college decision throws Illinois high school, FCS recruiting into further chaos
The ruling stems from the NCAA Division I Board of Directors’ approval of a blanket waiver granting an additional year of eligibility to former junior college transfers in similar positions to Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia.
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5 burning questions for 2025: Southern Illinois edition
Starting four different quarterbacks and eight different offensive linemen tells the story of SIU’s 2024 season. How do the Salukis bounce back?
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Season recap capsule ‘24: Southern Illinois Salukis
What began as a promising season soon morphed into injuries and shortcomings that derailed Southern Illinois’ high hopes of returning to the FCS postseason.
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Early signing day ‘24: SIU Salukis bolster roster with 10 additions
Southern Illinois head coach Nick Hill and his staff added nine high school players and one junior college transfer during Wednesday’s National Signing Day.
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Approaching our 10th year of Illinois FCS coverage, Prairie State Pigskin gives thanks
Prairie State Pigskin presents its list of things we’re thankful for on this American holiday.
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Illinois FCS coaches break down “exciting matchup” between Illinois State, SEMO
Illinois FCS teams went 0-6 combined this season against Illinois State and Southeast Missouri. Coaches from EIU, SIU and WIU share their thoughts on the playoff matchup.
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