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Jeremiah McClendon is inspired to strive for greatness by his son, Jeremiah Jr.
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Jeremiah McClendon is having one of the best seasons by a cornerback in Southern Illinois history, consistently locking down wide receivers and ranking among the nation’s leaders in pass breakups.

Tom Weber
2 days ago7 min read


An elite competitor, Vinson Davis III ranks among the best receivers in school history (Part 2)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — When Vinson Davis III arrived at SIU in 2023, all he asked for from the coaching staff was an opportunity. The Charleston Southern transfer didn’t need any assurances about playing time. An elite competitor, he trusted himself.

Tom Weber
Oct 307 min read


After losing his father and brother, Vinson Davis III finds his purpose in serving others (Part 1)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois wide receiver Vinson Davis III is poised to move into the top-five in receiving in school history, needing just six more catches to reach that plateau.

Tom Weber
Oct 295 min read


Lem Wash resurrects football career after reuniting with his brother, Miles, at SIU
CARBONDALE, Ill. — A year ago at this time, Lem Wash was sure his football career was over.

Tom Weber
Oct 169 min read


Hand injury won’t slow down SIU safety Jagger Williams
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois safety Jagger Williams has handled adversity before, so coming back from a broken finger won’t do much to slow him down.

Tom Weber
Oct 95 min read


Long Island native Bernadin Fleurima Jr. found the perfect fit at SIU
CARBONDALE, Ill. — During his recruitment last December, senior transfer Bernadin Fleurima Jr. knew he’d found the perfect fit at Southern Illinois.

Tom Weber
Oct 25 min read


Behind the scenes with SIU equipment manager Matt Orbany
CARBONDALE, Ill. — It’s Athletic Equipment Managers Appreciation Week, and no one does it better than SIU’s Matt Orbany, who is in his fourth year leading the Salukis’ equipment operation.

Tom Weber
Sep 264 min read


Derek Harden Jr. carries on his father’s legacy (Part Two)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — In part two of Derek Harden Jr.'s powerful story at SIU, he talks about his dad’s battle with cancer, caring for him during his illness, the support he received from Saluki coaches and teammates, his fiancee, his recovery from knee surgery and his future plans.

Tom Weber
Sep 254 min read


Derek Harden Jr. carries on his father’s legacy (Part One)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Now in his sixth season at Southern Illinois, Derek Harden Jr. has been a standout on the offensive line, helping the program make three playoff appearances during the last five years.

Tom Weber
Sep 246 min read


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
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