Cardinals Comeback Caps Remarkable Baseball Week
Jeff Wilson reflects on the St Louis Cardinals dramatic late season surge to reach the NL Division Series in Philadelphia. He notes key moves including Rzepczynski and Dotel aiding late innings, compares with the Rays rally over Boston, and praises Edwin Jackson while saluting a week that reasserted baseball as center stage.
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Rush first worry later Saluki Gameday SIU at Western Illinois
SIU linebacker Jayson DiManche notes Western Illinois quarterback Josh Hudson is not a pure pocket passer but indicators show he has 24 rushes in four games and has been sacked 11 times, creating a chance for a stronger pass rush. DiManche argues a pocket passer allows a cleaner rush and more freedom for his unit.
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No. 12 SIU at Western Illinois football game at Hanson Field
No. 12 SIU visits Western Illinois at Hanson Field in Macomb for a 3 p.m. kickoff. Sunny, high 63. SIU coach Dale Lennon faces WIU’s Mark Hendrickson. SIU stands 2-1, MVFC 1-0. WIU 1-3, MVFC 0-1. Radio on Saluki Network. live stats and SIU site provide game central updates. Todd Hefferman to host a live chat at 2:45.
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Salukis top Evansville in five after late surge
Southern Illinois rallied past Evansville in five sets 25-18 16-25 24-26 25-19 15-10 on Dig for a Cure night. Alyssa Mayes sparked SIU with 19 kills and key blocks despite an ankle tendinitis setback, and coach Brenda Winkeler praised her aggressive mindset as the Salukis overcame early sloppiness and Evansville’s eight blocks in the second set.
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Halladay ready for NLDS opener vs Cardinals at home
Phillies ace Roy Halladay hosts St Louis in Game 1 at Citizens Bank Park as Philadelphia aims to start a likely World Series run. Kyle Lohse counters for the Cardinals in a short best of five series that could hinge on clutch October play.
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