Nine games left as Salukis look to turn metrics into results at Illinois State
SIU's season won’t turn on stats. It’ll turn on who delivers in the final four minutes, when every possession carries the weight of a win.
Joe Szynkowski
2005 SIU journalism grad. Saluki season-ticket holder. Covered sports for The Southern. Founder and owner of The UpWrite Group - a strategic communications firm HQd in Marion, Illinois.
Analysis
SalukiAI Game 23 Preview: Southern Illinois at Illinois State
A must-win in Normal. Redbirds surging, Dawgs reeling.
Feature
Salukis Host Autism Awareness Night as Basketball and Community Meet
Denise Croft, Director of the SIU Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, said the collaboration with SIU athletics brings awareness into spaces where many people in the community may not otherwise engage.
Analysis
SalukiAI Game 20 Preview: Southern Illinois at Valparaiso
Return to the ARC: Salukis Aim to Snap Valpo’s Home Streak in Defensive MVC Clash.
Analysis
SalukiAI Game 19 Preview: Southern Illinois vs. Belmont
Return to the Banterra. Rematch with the league’s hottest team.
Analysis
SalukiAI Game 18 Preview: Southern Illinois vs. Drake
Return to the Banterra. MVC parity on full display.
News
Play That Back, DJ: Williams Commits to Finish His Career a Saluki
We caught up with the star quarterback (and his excited head coach) to learn what went into his decision.
Opinion
It’s Time for the Salukis to Stop Playing Catch-Up
SIU needs to turn things around. Today might be its best chance yet.
Analysis
SalukiAI Game 15 Preview: Southern Illinois vs. Valparaiso
Valley foes on a New Year’s collision course.
Analysis
SalukiAI Game 14 Preview: Southern Illinois at Murray State
Valley rivals reunite. Momentum meets desperation. Let’s dance in the Bluegrass.
Analysis
SalukiAI Game 12 Preview: Illinois State at Southern Illinois
Conference play begins. Rivals collide. Buckle up.
Feature
'MY WIFE!' The 12 Gifts from Barry Hinson’s Viral Press Conference, 12 Years Later
Twelve years ago today, former SIU coach Barry Hinson WENT OFF on reporters in a viral tirade. Every December, his legendary press conference gets unwrapped again in Carbondale. And it still feels real.