Tag: SIU Salukis
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Same body, new position serve as springboard for ex-Saluki’s pro ambitions
Ze’Veyon Furcron, a 2021 All-American guard, is now the starting center for the XFL’s Orlando Guardians.
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Former SIU defensive back Tatum continuing his pro aspirations in XFL
The 28-year-old ex-Saluki sees the XFL as giving him “a fair shot and opportunity” to get into an NFL camp.
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Signing day ’23: Southern Illinois signs five new additions at safety, outside linebacker
On the Feb. 1 football signing day, Southern Illinois added reinforcements at safety and outside linebacker, including three transfers.
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Could Chicago State become the state’s fifth FCS program?
The Cougars’ athletic department is convening an exploratory committee to explore the addition of what would be Chicago’s first Division I football program on the city’s South Side.
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Illinois FCS fun-size facts: Hall of famers, big play gamers & national media framers
Since August, this website has published 193 stories (and a total of 139,000 words) about the four Illinois FCS programs.
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Early signing day ’22: Unique visit from EIU linebacker pays off for Southern; in-state prep OT offers promise
Visiting Southern Illinois for a midweek recruiting visit gave former EIU linebacker plenty of one-on-one time with his new coaches.
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Early signing day ’22: Key returnee, WR class provide more weapons for SIU offense
The return of standout wide receiver D’Ante Cox and seven new wideouts in the early signing class provide more weapons for SIU’s offense.
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Illinois State University regains prep championship games beginning in ’23
ISU will host the state’s high school football championship games for the next five years.
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Transfer portal continues to keep Illinois FCS programs in flux
Like nearly anything, player “free agency” has both positive and negative aspects.
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Five burning questions for 2023: Southern Illinois Salukis edition
Revving up its scoring is a high priority this off-season for the Southern Illinois football team.
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