Salukis Face MVC Clash In Des Moines Conference Tourney
The SIU Salukis men head to Des Moines for the Missouri Valley Conference championships while the SIU women host Illinois State and other local junior college teams play around Southeastern Illinois Rend Lake Lincoln Trail and McKendree. Rednour shines as Sparta’s standout guard earns Girls Player of the Week after a 20 point return.
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Terriers fall to Belleville West after strong start
Carbondale's Terriers led 17-7 late in the first quarter but faltered in the Belleville East Conference Challenge. Belleville West (15-2) surged with a 64-60 win as Carbondale's makeshift lineup committed key turnovers that turned a 27-18 halftime edge into a comeback by West.
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Salukis face Northern Iowa after tough Creighton loss
Southern Illinois University seeks a bounce back at the UNI Dome as 10-4 SIU trails Creighton in MVC after an 85-76 setback. Coach Bruce Weber highlights focusing on self and an 8-1 conference goal, while Jermaine Dearman notes the intimidating, cavernous UNI-Dome atmosphere.
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Raiders' thoughts turn to Gruden before Super Bowl week
Oakland players acknowledge the lingering Gruden storyline as they arrive in San Diego for Super Bowl prep. Jerry Rice credits Gruden with increasing intensity, while Charlie Garner notes the focus remains on the Raiders. Bill Callahan leads the club after Gruden’s departure.
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Simontacchi Could Win More With Cardinals This Season
Respected notes from a Marion Cardinal Caravan interview highlight Jason Simontacchi as a sole standout in a suspect 2003 Cardinals rotation. He defied odds, earning 12 wins last year and forcing his way into the starting staff. The column also ponders NHL and NBA coach moves, plus high school round robins, with Highland Girls Tournament looming as a competitive Class A showcase.
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