Boatright set for a big year at SIU defense
SIU defensive end Kenneth Boatright, a former safety turned edge rusher, emerged in 2011 with 13.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. Now settled at end in Dale Lennon’s 3-4, he eyes a bigger 2012 season alongside Kayon Swanson as the Salukis open at Eastern Illinois and welcome Eze Obiora to the line.
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Harrisburg Bulldogs to be featured on CBS national TV
Harrisburg coach Randy Smithpeters and his team prepare for national exposure as CBS slated a six to eight minute pregame segment on their Final Four show. The 22 minute documentary on the Harrisburg Bulldogs follows the tornado that struck Feb 29 and will air 9 p.m. Sunday on CBS Sports Network.
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Lady Patriots rally powers Massac County past Cobden 9-2
Massac County scored six two-out runs in the sixth inning to beat Cobden 9-2 in nonconference softball. Up 3-2, Massac County benefited from five hits and defensive miscues to pull away, while pitcher Kaylee Childers carried a no-hitter into the fourth before a single ended her bid. Cobden committed errors that the Lady Patriots converted into runs.
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Groce Named Illinois Men's Basketball Coach
John Groce, 41, is Illinois's new head coach signing a five year deal worth 1.4 million per year. He arrives from Ohio University after guiding the Bobcats to 29 wins and a Sweet 16 berth this season, with an introductory news conference at Assembly Hall attended by fans and Illini personnel.
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Salukis open MVC play on the road at Wichita State
SIU Baseball visits Wichita State for a three game MVC set at Eck Stadium with first pitch at 6 30 p m. The Salukis stand 14 11 and 2 1 in the Valley while the Shockers sit 15 13 and 0 0. Ken Henderson seeks his 50th win as SIU coach.
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