Letter urging Jeff Fisher to take Rams coaching job
Sports columnist Todd Hefferman argues Fisher should accept the St. Louis Rams job, contrasting Rams and Dolphins rosters, noting Bradford and Jackson for St. Louis and Marshall for Miami, and predicting options including a possible move to Los Angeles while praising Rams’ offer and salary.
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Marion Wildcats rally past Murphysboro 37 31 for first win since Nov 16
Alyson Gwaltney had 10 points and eight rebounds as Marion held off Murphysboro 37 to 31 at Memorial Gym. Dailey and Cortney Williams chipped in 16 points, with Dailey sealing the lead on a late fast break after Gwaltney assisted. The turnover plagued game saw Murphysboro commit 21 turnovers to Marion’s 17 as Christina Smith led the Red Devils with 10 points.
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Mount Vernon Lady Rams edge Carbondale in OT win
Haley Lockhart opened OT with a key basket and Jessica Green sealed the 50-47 South Seven Conference victory for Mount Vernon over Carbondale by sinking two late free throws. Coach Jeff Lennon praised the senior leadership and said the team left some energy in class.
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Jewel Hampton Enrolls with St Vincent Sports Performance
SIU running back Jewel Hampton has enrolled with St. Vincent Sports Performance for pre NFL combine training and may miss his final season. The Missouri Valley Football Conference standout rushed 17 rushing touchdowns in 2011, averaged 101.9 rushing yards per game, and returns from torn ACLs in both knees as Saluki basketball hosts Indiana State at SIU Arena.
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Salukis seek improved start with new rotation
SIU men’s basketball aims for a stronger start tonight versus Indiana State with seven newcomers. Junior guard Jeff Early likely makes his fifth start after 10 points against Missouri State, while freshman Trey Setty has been relegated to limited minutes amid shooting and defensive struggles.
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Deck to be inducted into Illinois Hall of Fame
Mike Deck, late former Carterville Lions head coach from 1976 to 1986, will be inducted into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame this spring. Deck compiled a 77-31 record over 11 seasons, with teams averaging seven wins annually, despite playoff challenges. Mike Rude of Vienna-Goreville pushed for the honor since the 1990s, noting Deck’s competitive impact.
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