top of page




Paul Geelen shows off kicking prowess at SIU Pro Day
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois kicker/punter Paul Geelen was impressive during SIU’s Pro Day yesterday, displaying power and accuracy in a session for NFL scouts.
Tom Weber
33 minutes ago1 min read


Noah Fenske puts up impressive Pro Day numbers
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois center Noah Fenske put up impressive Pro Day numbers on Wednesday, with 32 reps on the bench press, plus a 4.88 40-yard dash.
Tom Weber
23 hours ago1 min read


Nine Saluki players chase their NFL dreams at team’s Pro Day
CARBONDALE, Ill. — With the 2026 NFL Draft just 43 days away, Saluki Football hosted its annual Pro Day on Wednesday morning, in which nine players ran a gauntlet of drills and exercises.
Tom Weber
1 day ago3 min read


New Saluki Football grad assistant CJ Polkinghorn taking non-traditional coaching route
CARBONDALE, Ill. — New Saluki Football graduate assistant CJ Polkinghorn grew up playing 8-Man Football at tiny Elkader High School in the northeast corner of Iowa. His graduating class had just 30 students.
Tom Weber
3 days ago2 min read


Findlay defensive coordinator Tom Rebholz named linebackers coach at SIU
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois has hired Findlay University defensive coordinator Tom Rebholz as its linebackers coach, head coach Nick Hill announced today.
Tom Weber
Mar 42 min read


Salukis add new staff position with addition of DTs coach Jake Kulig
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Football has added nine-year coaching veteran Jake Kulig to its defensive staff, head coach Nick Hill announced today, giving the program four full-time assistants on the defensive side of the ball.
Tom Weber
Mar 42 min read


Andrew Kernes (2003-07) reflects on record-setting run at SIU
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Football alum Andrew Kernes (2003-07) played in some of the most memorable games in school history. To top it off, he got to play alongside his brother, Ryan, calling the experience one of the “best things that ever happened to me.”
Tom Weber
Mar 29 min read


Spring season will feature three Friday-night scrimmages
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Saluki Football spring season will feature three Friday-night scrimmages in the community, including the annual spring game on Friday, April 17 at Saluki Stadium.
Tom Weber
Feb 272 min read


Saluki alum Mark Philipp (2002-05) reflects on football journey, including Super Bowl LX win
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Fresh off a victory in Super Bowl LX, Seattle Seahawks associate head strength coach Mark Philipp took time this week to reflect on his football journey that started as a defensive tackle at Southern Illinois (2002-05).
Tom Weber
Feb 238 min read
bottom of page



