Salukis dominate MVC scholars and Cardinals place Bigbie on DL
Four Salukis named to the Missouri Valley Conference First Team Scholar-Athlete Baseball list Kevin Koski Grant Gerrard both with GPAs of 3.49 and 3.23 Emrick and Snyder earn honorable mention for third straight year Emrick a 3.20 GPA in History Snyder a 3.51 GPA in Accounting Larry Bigbie placed on 15 day DL with a hernia for three to four weeks after season start back issue persists Cardin als pitcher Chris Carpenter activated from 15 day DL to face Reds La Russa weighs rosters choices after Bigbie injury
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Norrick and Gerrard Go Top Seven Rounds in Draft
Southern Illinois University pitcher Tyler Norrick and outfielder Grant Gerrard were selected within the first seven rounds of the 2006 MLB Draft on the opening day. Norrick moved from 2005 pick to sixth round by the St. Louis Cardinals after a 68 strikeouts season. Gerrard went seventh to Texas after 2005 Seattle pick. Norrick, from Festus, Missouri, finishes with a 12-10 record, 3.74 ERA, 199 strikeouts in 209.1 innings over 70 appearances.
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SIU Track Stars Shine at NCAA Mideast Regional Wonders
SIU Salukis vie for national glory as Ukabam Akabam, Brittany Riley, Mark Milleville, Anthony Acklin, and Ty Davis headline regional events. Akabam leads in shot and discus with records, Riley eyeing American weight throw mark, Milleville targets international hammer potential, Acklin seeks school record in 110 hurdles, Davis boosted by MVC title and a 2 06.31 800 meter mark. Thompson named The Southern Male Track Athlete of the Year boosts SIU ties.
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Thompson fights through injuries to defend state high jump title
Herrin junior Eric Thompson battled a broken foot from an April basketball incident and doubted a return to competition. He endured pain and doubt as he prepared to defend his Class A state high jump title, aiming to overcome the setback and compete again.
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Thompson Becomes 2024 Male Track Athlete of the Year
A distressed athlete recalls near retirement due to anxiety and sleeplessness. After taking time off and following medical advice, he gradually returned to training and defended his title as Male Track Athlete of the Year. Details continue on page 2.
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Cardinals' Edmonds shines after illness in Cubs split
After Friday’s game Edmonds was too ill to pinch hit in a 14 inning loss to the Cubs, yet by Sunday he returned at first base and contributed three hits in the Cardinals’ lone win. The piece also speculates on roster moves for Marquis, Mulder, Reyes, and Wainwright, amid a shaky pitching staff and Pujols on the disabled list.
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