Sports hiatus teaches balance and perspective in fandom
LES WINKELER, Southern Illinoisan sports editor, details a yearly escape from sports to regain perspective. He reflects on avoiding basketball, football, and hockey news for 7 to 10 days to prove that sports should entertain, not dictate mood, and urges readers to treat sports as a fun escape rather than life’s driving force.
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Lady Cards overwhelm Logan to open tourney
Trinity Valley Texas sweeps past John A. Logan 84 55 in the NJCAA national tournament opener as Logan commits 33 turnovers and TVCC extends a 34 31 halftime lead with a strong second half. Kyra Watson tops Logan with 18 points while Austyn Ridings adds 17 and Cheshi Poston 14 with 11 rebounds.
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Salukis Say Goodbye to Four Seniors in Diverse Class
Departing SIU men's basketball seniors form a varied group with two-year tenures. All four were athletic and contributed to the Salukis this season as the team moves forward. See SIU page 4.
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Salukis eye 2011-12 rebuild after 13-19 season
SIU men's basketball continues a six story, four day series on moving forward from a 13-19 finish in 2010-11. Tuesday notes keep system with different pieces while Moccia confronts season ticket hurdles. Salukis expect a small senior class in 2011-12 with Seck, Brown Surles as building blocks and a 2011 class featuring size and shooting.
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SIU names Smith as associate head coach
SIU named Ron Smith as associate head coach for Chris Lowery. A Benton native with 34 years coaching, Smith helped rebuild the Salukis in the late 1980s and 1990s and guided LIU to MVC titles and two NCAA berths. The move leaves Lance Irvin and Marcus Belcher's positions unclear.
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Butler Eyes Houston Finish After Turbulent Rebuild
Butler toix aims for a national title as the Bulldogs transition from last season's Final Four run. Senior guard Zach Hahn states the goal is to play in Houston, despite changes including Gordon Hayward's departure and a new starting guard Ronald Nored replaced by Shawn Vanzant. The team relies on lockdown defense, ball control, and 3s with Matt Howard inside and Shelvin Mack on the perimeter.
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