Bill Stewart Promoted West Virginia Football Coach
West Virginia named Bill Stewart permanent coach after Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma. Stewart, interim since Dec. 16, will sign a five year contract worth 800000 per year plus incentives, with a base of 4 million. Governor Manchin and athletic director Pastilong led the push as Stewart called his interview the longest in America.
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West Virginia names Bill Stewart as head coach
Bill Stewart earns the WVU job after guiding the Mountaineers to a win over No. 3 Oklahoma with Pat White starring. Stewart backs staff loyalty, with several assistants expected to move to Michigan with Rich Rodriguez. Nehlen and Steelers coach Tomlin praise the hire amid Stewart’s past at VMI and other programs.
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SIU softball to face top teams in 2008 schedule
SIU softball coach Kerri Blaylock unveils a demanding 2008 schedule with seven NCAA regional participants, including Hawaii Northwestern and Washington. The Salukis seek a sixth straight NCAA bid, opening February 8 vs UNC Greensboro and looping through Jacksonville Invitational Bulldog Round Robin and Malihini Kipa Aloha events before MVC play starting March.
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SIU Women Rally For 98 76 Win Over Indiana State
Jayme Sweere scored 18 points as SIU opened a fast 10-0 run and defeated Indiana State 98-76 in Carbondale. Jasmine Gibson added 17, Erica Smith 14, Taneya Worden 17 off the bench, and Young hit multiple threes as SIU surpassed the Sycamores’ scoring pace with a pacey transition game.
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Butler tops Illinois as Butler erupts for 32 points
Jamar Butler scored 32 points to lift Ohio State to a 74-58 win over Illinois in Champaign as the Big Ten opener. He fueled 15 straight points in the second half after a strong first period, helping OSU improve to 10-3 and 1-0. Othello Hunter added 15, while Kosta Koufos was limited to eight points for Illinois. Brian Randle led Illinois with 14 points. Shaun Pruitt added 12 and eight rebounds. Vanderbilt upsets Rice as Foster leads with 24 in 76-58 win.
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SIU Men Struggle On Road With Costly Lapses
SIU Salukis drop a road game to Drake as early scoring droughts and late turnovers doom them. Wesley Clemmons and Tyrone Green stress focus and discipline, noting it is fixable but costs them games against Saint Louis USC Western Michigan Butler and Illinois State looming.
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SIU Lands Two St. Louis Prospects In Recruitment
Two SIU recruits from the St Louis area described strong fit with the Salukis. They praised coach Lowery for keeping his staff, family atmosphere, and emphasized versatility and team play as they anticipate roles next season. Roundtree Highlights slashing defense and full court pressure while Booker vows to adapt to team needs, whether scoring passing or rebounding.
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