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Part Two: Andrew Behm completes his comeback with Saluki Football
CARBONDALE, Ill. — In part two of Andrew Behm’s comeback story, he arrived in Carbondale in the spring of 2024, only to have his foot...

Tom Weber
Sep 119 min read


The comeback story of Saluki linebacker Andrew Behm — Part One
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois linebacker Andrew Behm made a triumphant return to the field this fall, after missing much of the...

Tom Weber
Sep 1011 min read


Entering his 10th season at SIU, Coach Nate Griffin is a cornerstone for Saluki Football
CARBONDALE, Ill. — One of the first hires Nick Hill made when he was named head coach in 2016, SIU assistant Nate Griffin has been a cornerstone for Saluki Football ever since.

Tom Weber
Sep 18 min read


Work ethic, attention to detail pays off for SIU QBs coach Ryan McVicker
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Ryan McVicker started at the bottom of the Saluki Football ladder, volunteering as a student assistant during his...

Tom Weber
Aug 255 min read


Adversity has made SIU's Mac McLeran a better husband, father and football coach
CARBONDALE, Ill. — He only recently turned 30 years old, but SIU linebackers coach Mac McLeran has handled greater adversity in his life...

Tom Weber
Aug 208 min read


Backup quarterback Jake Curry is used to being thrown into the fire
CARBONDALE, Ill — Last year, 18-year-old Jake Curry became the first true freshman at SIU to start at quarterback in 35 years.

Tom Weber
Aug 157 min read


Nathan Frame jumped at the opportunity to coach SIU’s special teams
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Not every coach is as passionate about coaching special teams as SIU’s Nathan Frame. It was one of his first areas of responsibility as a volunteer coach at Southern in 2017, fresh out of college.

Tom Weber
Aug 147 min read


Breakout training camp performance by Jathen Jones is no accident
CARBONDALE, Ill. — One of the early stars of SIU’s training camp has been senior wide receiver Jathen Jones. That fact may come as a surprise, since he enters the season with 10 career catches in 16 games, but the St. Louis native said he’s determined to finish strong.

Tom Weber
Aug 125 min read


QB DJ Williams returned to SIU so he could “play for the best coach in America”
DJ Williams received substantial offers to play at the FBS level, but he was determined to return to Southern to play for Nick Hill and finish the job he started in 2024.

Tom Weber
Aug 64 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
Jul 315 min read
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