SIU Carbondale MBC turnover tests fan patience
In the wake of Bruce Weber and Matt Painter leaving for bigger programs, SIUC faces churn as a mid major school. The departures spark concern about sustaining success and attracting top coaching talent.
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 2004
Page
4
In the wake of Bruce Weber and Matt Painter leaving for bigger programs, SIUC faces churn as a mid major school. The departures spark concern about sustaining success and attracting top coaching talent.
SIUC Athletics names former Saluki player Chris Lowery as head coach amid a series of quick transitions by Athletic Director Paul Kowalczyk. The move aims to stabilize the program, leveraging player familiarity, mid major experience, and potential national exposure to boost recruitment, revenue, and regional impact.
The Southern Illinoisan invites reader letters up to 250 words submitted by email or typewritten. Include name and hometown and a verifiable telephone number. We reserve the right to edit and do not publish poetry or mass submissions. Mail and contact details for newsroom and advertising are provided.
Readers critique the Marion school board for alleged conflicts of interest in a 2003 teacher contract, a 2.3 million life-safety bond process favoring a local firm, and a long‑standing bank account transfer. The letter urges local firms be given fees and services first, and warns against cronyism and nontransparent decisions.
Jim Muir recalls a brief encounter with Jerry, a Vietnam veteran panhandling at a busy intersection. He buys Jerry a sandwich and learns the man is headed to Florida in search of work and warmth, expressing hope that a change of scenery and a decent job might improve his luck.
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