Tag: Southern Illinois University
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Moving the Chains with … Southern Illinois offensive lineman Derek Harden Jr.

Derek Harden Jr. loves playing right guard for Southern Illinois and is also a big fan of cologne. He talks about it in our Moving the Chains Q&A.
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D-line coaching duo has ‘changed the game’ for Southern Illinois on defensive front

The addition of a second defensive line coach this off-season “has changed the game” for Southern Illinois up front.
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Pushing aside last season’s disappointment, Southern Illinois takes aim on playoff berth

That was then. This is now. It’s a slogan that fits Southern Illinois football well as veteran head coach Nick Hill and his players push aside the disappointment of last year’s non-playoff fall into the promise of this season.
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Underclassmen unveiling: Youth will help fuel Saluki defense, head coach Hill says

Even in this NIL/transfer portal era, Southern Illinois head coach Nick Hill still believes in signing high school recruits. The Saluki defense certainly illustrates that.
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Southern Illinois QBs Williams, Curry take on different roles during spring practices

Spring practices looked different this year for Southern Illinois quarterbacks D.J. Williams and Jake Curry in Carbondale.
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After grabbing attention in winter weight room, transfer DT Johnson impresses in SIU spring practices

Troy University transfer ShuMond Johnson is expected to provide Southern Illinois with solid play at defensive tackle this fall.
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Bulkier Southern Illinois WR Thomas turns heads with off-season turnaround

Southern Illinois wide receiver Kyle Thomas has gained 28 pounds over the past year and turned plenty of heads this spring in Carbondale.
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New opportunity awaits Southern Illinois CB Shepard after impressive debut season

Gavin Shepard started every game for Southern Illinois last season. Now he’s working toward a position change in the Salukis’ secondary.
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‘Better’ version of WR Middleton is back in Carbondale again, ready for strong spring

Wide receiver Allen Middleton has returned to Southern Illinois and is prepared to make a big impact this spring for the Salukis.
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Goodbye Bison, hello question marks: Illinois teams, FCS face changing landscape

North Dakota State answered a long-asked question Monday by moving up to FBS. What’s left behind are plenty of questions for FCS and teams in Illinois.