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SIU running back Ed Robinson excited to return to Carbondale for the 2026 season
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Ed Robinson, one of the most explosive running backs in the FCS, said he will return to Southern Illinois for the 2026 season.
Tom Weber
Dec 163 min read
Fenske offers thoughts on the future of Saluki Football (Part Three)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — In the final part of the Noah Fenske story, he explains why he came back for his seventh season of college football, the turnaround on the offensive line, his thoughts on head coach Nick Hill and the future of Saluki Football.
Tom Weber
Dec 45 min read
Noah Fenske opens a business and embraces Southern Illinois (Part Two)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — In Part Two of the Noah Fenske story, the Saluki center talks about meeting his fiancée, starting a local training facility for young athletes and much more.
Tom Weber
Dec 26 min read
Noah Fenske reflects on life-changing experience at SIU (Part One)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — At the end of a seven-year college football career, Southern Illinois all-conference center Noah Fenske took some time to reflect on his life’s journey and the remarkable growth he’s experienced since coming to SIU.
Tom Weber
Dec 16 min read
After his football career ends, Aidan Quinn wants to be remembered at SIU as a man of God (Profile, Part Two)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Having long since conquered the disorders that slowed his childhood development, Aidan Quinn became an immediate contributor to Saluki Football as a true freshman in 2022.
Tom Weber
Nov 137 min read
Doctors once told SIU tight end Aidan Quinn he would never play football (Profile, Part One)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — When Southern Illinois tight end Aidan Quinn was diagnosed with multiple disorders as a child, doctors told him he would never have the ability to play sports or even attend college.
Tom Weber
Nov 127 min read
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
Nov 67 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
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