Herrera signs with Cardinals after Raiders release
Andre Herrera, former Southern Illinois running back, reportedly signs as a free agent with the St. Louis Cardinals after Oakland cut him Thursday. SIUC coach Rey Dempsey said Cardinals claimed Herrera on waivers Monday and Big Red staff confirmed the signing ahead of an official release. Herrera stands 6 feet 1 inch and weighs 225 pounds.
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Herrera hopes for NFL chance after Cardinals camp reshuffle
Andre Herrera, once a SIUC standout with 1588 rushing yards in 1976, faces a tough NFL path as the St. Louis Cardinals rework their backfield. Coach Dempsey notes Herrera’s belief in himself while the team considers moving George Franklin to tight end and trims roster to 60, then 50, then 43 by late August before finalizing 45 for the season opener at Chicago.
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Ford may miss first Saluki games due to ineligibility
SIU Carbondale forward Richard Ford could be eligible after the fall semester under NCAA rules, delaying his return to the Salukis until December 16. Ford averaged 10.9 points and 7.1 rebounds as a sophomore and helped SIU reach the NCAA tournament two years earlier while teammates Giles and Frazier consider transfers amid coaching changes.
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Cardinal explosion beats Phils in seven run seventh
The St. Louis Cardinals erupted for a five run seventh inning to overcome the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 in the opener of a four game series. Roger Freed sparked the rally with a double, Jer ry Morales and Garry Templeton delivered key hits, and George Hendrick doubled in two more runs. The win snapped a six week drought of big innings for the Cards while Tug McGraw struggled after a strong start for Philadelphia. The loss drops the Phillies 3 2 games behind the Cubs in the NL East with a 21 32 road record.
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Gottfried unveils jayvee push at SIU-C with new recruiter
SIUC basketball will add a revived junior varsity and a part time coach to handle high school recruiting under new coach Joe Gottfried. Chris Wolfe, 24, will serve as the recruiting aide while Mel Hughlett assists as a graduate assistant. The jayvee team targets 13 to 16 games against community colleges and will feature freshmen and sophomores.
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Herrin Marion win in Coal Belt tourney
Herrin beat Harrisburg 7-3 in a rain-suspended Coal Belt League game at West Frankfort, erasing Harrisburg errors in the third inning. Jack McCormick Sr. and Jr. led Herrin with two hits each while Terry Tripp and Neal Martin homered for Harrisburg. In the nightcap Marion crushed Cobden 17-7 as Dennis Morgan allowed five hits. Kerry Hudgens and Randy Meneese each went 3 for 5 for Marion. Harrisburg ends 8-21. Cobden 12-18. Herrin improves to 18-14. Marion to 9-24. Anna hosts West Frankfort tonight.
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