Painter Linked to Purdue Coaching Opportunity at SIU Shadow
Sylvester Willis and others acknowledge Painter spoke with Purdue but say no concrete talks occurred beyond the weekend comments in San Antonio. If hired, Painter would join as associate head coach next season, then assume head coach duties after Keady retires, reflecting his longtime Purdue ties and SIU success.
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Painter linked to Purdue coach job after Keady retirement
SIU coach Matt Painter acknowledged he has been contacted by Purdue about joining Gene Keady’s staff and possibly succeeding him in 2005-06. Purdue and SIU discuss a plan, but no decision has been made. Painter, a Purdue alumnus, has six seasons at SIU with a 104-52 record and three NCAA appearances.
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Purdue University
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Iowa
Tom Davis
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Centralia
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Divers continue search after canoe overturns in 42 degree water
Divers from Rend Lake Search and Rescue and Cedar Lake teams pursue a missing camper after a canoe capsized in about 30 feet of water near Cove Hollow. Officials note water temperature as a possible factor in the disappearance while authorities from IDNR, the Jackson County Sheriff, and the U.S. Forest Service assist. Recovery efforts continue with professional and volunteer divers in the days following the incident.
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Cove Hollow
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President Bush Appears at Cardinals Opening Day
President Bush attends St Louis Cardinals home opener at Busch Stadium. Fans from Herrin and Cape Girardeau share first Opening Day experiences and praise the president’s pregame toss while noting security and crowd lines. Many call it a historic moment for St Louis.
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Jonathan Mattingly
Michael Robertson
Herrin
Busch
Bill
Mattingly
St. Louis
Dan Atkinson
McLeansboro
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