Salukis hammered by No 9 Eastern Illinois in home defeat
Southern Illinois University football suffered a 49-21 loss at McAndrew Stadium as No. 9 Eastern Illinois dominated on both sides of the ball. Tony Romo threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns while J.R. Taylor ran 176 yards and scored four times. The Panthers rolled to 467 yards, opening with an 80-yard TD drive and taking a 35-14 halftime lead. SIU coach Jerry Kill called the game a clear washout and praised EIU for a strong performance.
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SIU Uses Dual QBs For Pass Rush And Run Mix
SIU tails off the huddle with Williams and Kobe rotating at quarterback. Chad Graefen, senior left tackle, stays focused on his assignment as the line adapts to both pass and run plays. The dual quarterback system aims to keep defenses guessing and maintain offensive tempo.
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Prep Football Playoffs A-1 to Face Alton Marquette
Anna Jonesboro coach Brett Detering faces postseason questions after an 8-0 loss as 10th seeded Anna-Jonesboro opens 3A playoff at No. 5 Aston Marquette. Injuries deepen roster as sophomore Mike Chamness steps in at quarterback while defense carries the team into the playoffs. Other area 3A games, 4A matchups, and 2A pairings follow with multiple local coaches commenting on travel and home-field value.
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Showdown Weekups for statewide high school football
In Week action, Class 2A Lesser-Walier-Waltonville travels to Auburn while Class 3A Anna-Jonesboro visits Alton Marquette. Carlyle faces Johnston City as Carmi-White County hosts Du Quoin and Carterville visits Chester. Class 4A East Alton-Wood River goes to Nashville, Herrin meets Benton, Massac County visits Mount Carmel. Class 5A Centralia plays at Troy, Triad hosts Marion, and Highland welcomes Triad.
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Mariners surge in Game 3 routs Yankees 14 3
Seattle refuses to quit as Bret Boone drives in five runs and Mark McLemore hits a bases loaded triple, with Jamie Moyer earning the win to push the Mariners past the New York Yankees 14 3 in the AL championship series.
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Arizona Dominates Braves to Take 3-1 Lead in NLCS
Arizona overwhelmed Atlanta 11-4 as Maddux endured a brief, erratic postseason outing. Craig Counsell capped a four-run Arizona third with a two-run double, lifting the Diamondbacks to a decisive win and a chance to clinch in Game 5.
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