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John Flowers was a tackling machine from 1973-76
MARION, Ill. — Sitting at a Krispy Kreme on a hot summer morning in southern Illinois, John Flowers’ voice is filled with excitement....

Tom Weber
12 hours ago9 min read


Getting to know defensive coordinator Lee Pronschinske
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Head coach Nick Hill called 28-year-old Lee Pronschinske a “rising star in our profession” when he promoted the team’s...

Tom Weber
1 day ago5 min read


New defensive coordinator Lee Pronschinske a rising star in the coaching profession
Pronschinske, who owns a national championship ring from his two-year stint at North Dakota State, has previous DC experience at the Division II level with Western New Mexico and Minot State.

Tom Weber
1 day ago0 min read


Running back Kayleb Wagner brings a positive vibe during Mic'd Up on Thursday
Saluki running back Kayleb Wagner missed the 2024 season with injury, but he's back and bringing the positive vibe to practice.

Tom Weber
1 day ago1 min read


Nick Hill returns to his play-calling roots as training camp opens
CARBONDALE, Ill. — On a hot and humid Wednesday morning at Saluki Stadium, SIU’s football program opened training camp, but Nick Hill and...

Tom Weber
2 days ago2 min read


Saluki offense excited to have DJ Williams back at QB with Hill calling plays
Highlights from the first practice of training camp with comments from tight end Ryan Schwendeman, running back Jimmy Athans and wide...

Tom Weber
2 days ago1 min read


The last, first-day of practice for Colin Bohanek
Southern Illinois linebacker Colin Bohanek missed most of the 2024 season due to injury. He's back and ready to go for 2025. The sixth-year senior was mic'd up during the first practice of training camp.

Tom Weber
2 days ago1 min read


Saluki Football reported for training camp on Tuesday
Saluki Football players reported for training camp on Tuesday.

Tom Weber
3 days ago2 min read


Coach Hill talks about the standards of being a Saluki Football player
Saluki Football held its first team meeting of Training Camp on Tuesday afternoon.

Tom Weber
3 days ago1 min read


Coming This Week!
We're counting the days! StrongDawgs begins its coverage of Saluki Football this week.

Tom Weber
5 days ago1 min read


Introducing StrongDawgs — 24/7 coverage of Saluki Football
Welcome to StrongDawgs — your new, go-to site for 24/7, year-round coverage of Saluki Football! Our mission is to unite generations of fans, players, coaches and alumni in support of Saluki Football by telling the incredible stories of the program and its history.

Tom Weber
6 days ago3 min read
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