Salukis on Easter vacation as spring drills delayed
SIU Carbondale football coach Rey Dempsey is on Easter vacation with players delaying spring practice until April 3. He notes the delay prevents out-of-shape return after break and plans weights and running upon return, aiming to build on last season’s 7-4 turnaround despite staff changes and a crowded recruiting year.
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Salukis recruit heavy to bolster line and backfield depth
A comprehensive look at the Salukis recruiting drive reveals focus on big linemen and versatile backs. The list includes twenty plus players from Chicago St Louis Ohio and other states with multiple junior college transfers and a Kent State transfer. The upcoming schedule emphasizes home games against Lamar West Texas State New Mexico State Arkansas State Northern Illinois and Marshall while travel trips to Drake Illinois State Wichita Indiana State and Southwestern Louisiana accompany a season aimed at improving after a winless MVC finish last year.
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Eldorado Eagles topple Benton 40 31 in sectional upset
Eldorado girls use full court press to derail Benton 40 31 in Mt. Vernon sectional play. Kelly Long sparks 37 turnovers while Dana Brewer scores 16 to lift 17 4 Eldorado into Centralia super sectional against Belleville West. Benton ends 20 6 season.
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Sayers Nominated for Missouri Athletic Director Post
Gale Sayers says he was put in nomination for Missouri athletic director after others nominated him. He mailed a resume after learning of the nomination, but he is not among four finalists chosen for interviews. Sayers notes no word from Missouri since submitting his materials.
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Razorbacks Stick To Man To Man Versus Kentucky In Semi
Arkansas coach Eddie Sutton said his fifth ranked Razorbacks will rely on man to man defense against No. 1 Kentucky in the NCAA semifinal at the Checkerdome. He emphasized rebounding and steadiness over any defensive changes.
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Shannahan resigns as Belleville Area College coach
Dave Shannahan announces he will not seek another season after resigning as basketball coach at Belleville Area College, where he also teaches physics. He cites loss of financial support and changes in program priorities, noting intramurals are now favored over the college’s team.
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St Louis Card Collectors Hold Third Annual Convention
The St. Louis Baseball Card Collectors Assn plans its third annual convention at the Holiday Inn North in St. Louis March 31 to April 1 2. Jerome Alongi of Du Quoin notes 26 members from Illinois and Missouri. the group buys sells and trades baseball memorabailia for visitors from across the country. Also noted is Dave Cignetti named Illinois State offensive line coach after a long stint at Peoria Manual. He shot down rumors linking his decline to beard controversy and cites pitch issues from last season.
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Tarkenton May Quit New York Amid Injury Woes
Fran Tarkenton, 38, says there is likely no more than a 50-50 chance he'll play again with the Vikings due to age, boredom, and a chronic knee injury plus a torn cruciate that has haunted him since 1976. He cautions he couldn't pass a team physical and notes his knee remains not ready. He adds he is bored with weekly routines and spends many hours on his business.
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