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Preseason poll doesn't discourage volleyball playersThe MVC released its volleyball preseason poll, ranking SIU eighth From Sports dept. on 8/6/02; 10:57:28 PM
Incoming freshman wins fourth straight open water titleBriley Bergen wins 25K title before joining the Water Dawgs From Sports dept. on 8/6/02; 10:56:54 PM
SIU football team bringing up the rearSalukis hope to prove preseason ranking wrong From Sports dept. on 8/6/02; 10:53:56 PM
Sports provide us with lessons in hope, determination(column) Jack Piatt
From Sports dept. on 8/6/02; 10:53:35 PM
Men's hoops wrapping up scheduleESPN Bracket Buster Event guarantees SIU home game From Sports dept. on 7/31/02; 12:01:29 PM
Pair of Salukis to play in EuropeDearman and Warren set to compete in London From Sports dept. on 7/31/02; 12:01:08 PM
Time outSIU athletes take a 'time out' to read with community children. From Sports dept. on 7/31/02; 11:59:52 AM
Football ready to storm back into our livesThat time of year again (column)
Jens Deju
From Sports dept. on 7/31/02; 11:59:09 AM
Pacers still interested in RobertsFormer Saluki star invited to veterans camp From Sports dept. on 7/25/02; 11:17:36 AM
Koutsos ready to runSaluki football star set to break more records From Sports dept. on 7/25/02; 11:17:13 AM
New women's track assistant coach is "ready to run"Matt Sparks, former women's track and field assistant coach at Ohio State, is already geared up to help SIU's distance runners improve. From Sports dept. on 7/25/02; 11:16:48 AM
Basketball and football teams working togetherSaluki basketball sets new standard From Sports dept. on 7/24/02; 8:38:49 AM
What will be the new American pastime?Jens Deju From Sports dept. on 7/24/02; 8:38:16 AM
Two additions to the volleyball team carry new hopes for next seasonSIU adds former player Lenika Vazquez and Matt Affolder to coaching staff From Sports dept. on 7/23/02; 12:32:51 PM
Women's swimming team ranks ninth in team GPA standingsSalukis successful in balancing swimming with maintaining high GPA. Women's swimming ranks ninth in Academic All-American standings
From Sports dept. on 7/23/02; 12:06:04 PM
Teaching lessons on and off the courtTwenty-seven years of coaching has taught Auld lessons that she passes on to her players From Sports dept. on 7/23/02; 11:48:53 AM
Bart Scott ready to tackle NFL with RavensBaltimore Ravens sign Scott to three-year deal From Sports dept. on 7/23/02; 11:47:56 AM
Big "D"Dearman ready to lead the Dawgs From Sports dept. on 7/19/02; 8:29:44 AM
False ProphetsJens Deju I remember reading articles on fellow freshmen Kent Williams, Kristie Kemner and Molly McDowell and thinking about a new generation of Saluki athletes....
From Sports dept. on 7/19/02; 8:29:24 AM
SIU football staff hosts women's football clinicWomen from the community are invited to learn about football from people who really know the game. From Sports dept. on 7/19/02; 8:28:37 AM
Huff still in the game a year laterRetired SIU Sports Information director spends time working to better SIU athletics and helping community. From Sports dept. on 7/18/02; 6:48:39 PM
Hey Major League Baseball, where's the love?Jack Piatt Once again in the wonderful world of baseball, we find ourselves as fans preparing for another possible strike.
From Sports dept. on 7/18/02; 6:47:59 PM
SIU track and field coach heads to Jamaica to lead team U.S.A.Women's track and field head coach Connie Price-Smith off to the IAAF World Junior World Championships From Sports dept. on 7/11/02; 9:13:36 AM
Former Saluki star joins Indiana Pacers in OrlandoPerformance in summer leagues may lead to NBA contract From Sports dept. on 7/11/02; 9:13:16 AM
Recycling benefits SalukisRecycling benefits not only the environment, but also SIU with a grant that leaves the Athletic Department with 200,000 reasons to smile. From Sports dept. on 7/11/02; 9:12:48 AM
Rev it up!Stretching your muscles and increasing your heart rate are crucial.... From Sports dept. on 7/10/02; 10:54:09 AM
Abdulqaadir adds depth and much more to SalukisSIU football team expects big things out of new running back From Sports dept. on 7/10/02; 10:53:31 AM
Jones continues to lead Salukis to new heightsSIU athletic director helps to make SIU athletics all they can be. From Sports dept. on 7/10/02; 10:52:45 AM
Anatomy of a FiresaleJens Deju From Sports dept. on 7/10/02; 10:52:16 AM
Women's Swimming Recruits for the 2002-2003 Season![]()
From Sports dept. on 7/9/02; 5:37:30 AM
Sports briefsMan surrenders for shooting at Hudson's home SIU adds Pietz to Athletic Department
From Sports dept. on 7/9/02; 5:32:08 AM
Baseball by the BeachSalukis represented in prestigious Cape Cod League From Sports dept. on 7/9/02; 5:28:33 AM
Women Water Dawgs restocking for another title runGoelz has high hopes for new recruiting class From Sports dept. on 7/9/02; 5:19:57 AM
Baseball lingo is not as innocent as it seems.Kristina Dailing From Sports dept. on 7/9/02; 5:15:26 AM
Sports briefsMan killed at house of former Saluki star Turner not returning to Salukis for fifth year
From Sports dept. on 7/3/02; 8:54:39 AM
Men's sports programs being downsized
From Sports dept. on 7/3/02; 8:40:51 AM
Thirty years of Title IXWomen's sports have come a long way
From Sports dept. on 7/3/02; 8:38:49 AM
The clock's ticking away one game at a timeJens Deju The Miami Heat just drafted University of Connecticut star Caron Butler, who I had been hoping for since I got to see him play against SIU and Maryland in person during the NCAA Tournament in Syracuse, N.Y.
From Sports dept. on 7/2/02; 3:04:14 PM
Futbol feverBrazilian students gather to watch their country win the World Cup
From Sports dept. on 7/2/02; 3:01:30 PM
Saluki Athletes get an 'A' for academic effortSIU athletes post a 2.97 GPA during spring semester From Sports dept. on 6/27/02; 5:19:53 AM
The Dawg's songJack Piatt From Sports dept. on 6/27/02; 5:05:43 AM
SIU Hall of Fame trackster Ross Mackenzie passes awaySaluki track and field star died of a heart attack From Sports dept. on 6/27/02; 4:52:33 AM
SIU baseball outranks Big Ten in RPISalukis' ranking best in Illinois
From Sports dept. on 6/26/02; 1:46:51 AM
The rivalry was ignoredCubs and Cards fans alike mourn St. Louis pitcher during SIU alumni day
From Sports dept. on 6/26/02; 1:43:44 AM
Coaches: recruiting to breathe life into collegiate sportsRecruitment of talented players is important to the success of any college sports program.
From Sports dept. on 6/26/02; 1:35:04 AM
And with the first pick, ...Jens Deju From Sports dept. on 6/26/02; 1:31:17 AM
Weber donates money raised from game attendance for scholarship programBasketball coach helps jumpstart President Walker's new scholarship program with $3,000 donation From Sports dept. on 6/25/02; 2:13:20 AM
Long awaited field finally on the wayConstruction on new softball stadium scheduled to begin this week.
From Sports dept. on 6/25/02; 2:10:52 AM
A day to rememberWilliam A. Rice From Sports dept. on 6/25/02; 2:03:35 AM
Women's Hoops setting sights on postseasonAfter two years out of the MVC Tournament, Salukis ready for a return. From Sports dept. on 6/20/02; 4:32:55 PM
Weber has the NCAA spinningNational spotlight shining on Saluki coach
From Sports dept. on 6/20/02; 4:23:50 PM
Meet the Mets!Local youngsters try out for the New York Mets. From Sports dept. on 6/19/02; 2:26:22 AM
Soccer: the forgotten sportSoccer , just another sport? Only in America From Sports dept. on 6/19/02; 2:11:33 AM
Goooooaaaaalllll!!!Jens Deju I had a pretty startling inner revelation while battling insomnia Sunday night. Soccer isn't all that bad.
From Sports dept. on 6/19/02; 2:09:04 AM
SIU football's not dawging the summerSalukis hard at work prepping for new season
From Sports dept. on 6/19/02; 1:42:25 AM
Bracing for the final hurrahSIU swimming and diving teams hope to make final season in MVC a memorable one From Sports dept. on 6/19/02; 1:41:53 AM
Salukis look to rebound after unusual seasonWomen's tennis team recruits five new players for upcoming season From Sports dept. on 6/18/02; 12:13:30 AM
Saluki star plays against Olympic teams in PolandWilliams only college player in professional tournament From Sports dept. on 6/18/02; 12:09:29 AM
Finigan, Haberer and Welch receive post-season honorsThree named to 2002 Louisville Slugger Freshmen All-American team From Sports dept. on 6/17/02; 11:51:28 PM
Rolan Roberts sets sights on NBAFormer Saluki center returns from Chicago pre-draft camp From Sports dept. on 6/13/02; 12:15:26 AM
Everything I know about sports, I learned from my boyfriendThere is nothing I hate more than someone telling me what I can or can't do, what I should or shouldn't like, or who I am or am not. From Sports dept. on 6/13/02; 12:12:07 AM
This column brought to you by the wonderful people at...With this being my inaugural column of the summer semester, I have decided to hit on a topic that not only has monumental importance across the sports nation, but also around the world. Of course, I can only be talking about corporate sponsorship of sports.
From Sports dept. on 6/12/02; 2:09:05 AM
Practice safe sunPeople cannot avoid spending time outdoors, so dermatologist Eugenia Poulos recommends they just take precautions. From Sports dept. on 6/12/02; 1:53:56 AM
The heated issue of tanningYoung people must be cautious about exposure to UVA and UVB rays. From Sports dept. on 6/12/02; 1:49:21 AM
Good-bye SIU, hello Major LeaguesNelson and Stanek selected in the first day of draft From Sports dept. on 6/12/02; 1:37:22 AM
Sports briefs
From Sports dept. on 6/12/02; 12:53:06 AM
And then there were threeThree Salukis attend the prestigious NCAA Outdoor Championship From Sports dept. on 6/12/02; 12:39:24 AM
SIU softball team suffers tough end to solid seasonA year of experience gives the young Salukis hope for next season From Sports dept. on 6/11/02; 3:56:46 PM
Baseball team returns to MVC tournament after two year waitCallahan enjoys best record of his seven year tenure as head coach From Sports dept. on 6/11/02; 3:49:40 PM
Men's track finishes roller coaster seasonCameron Wright looks for improvement in his young team. From Sports dept. on 6/11/02; 3:38:21 PM
Women's track team exceeds expectationsSmall but powerful team performs well in MVC Tournament From Sports dept. on 6/11/02; 3:29:59 PM
Hoops recruit wants to earn return ticket to Big DanceJunior College transfer Levy Jones completes Saluki recruiting class From Sports dept. on 6/11/02; 3:10:29 PM
Let there be lightNight football returns to McAndrew Stadium for first time in 29 years With the mere flick of a wrist, the crane rose, yanking the old light pole out of the ground and paving the way for a new era at McAndrew Stadium.
From Sports dept. on 6/11/02; 3:02:35 PM
Athletics to feel sting of tuition increaseDepartment will have to scrounge up additional scholarship money if tuition rises From Sports dept. on 5/7/02; 2:27:07 AM
Schwab's swan songYou're asked to pencil in your graduation date a thousand times during your college career, and each time I'd robotically jot down May 2002, never really expecting that mythical date to arrive. But Y2K was a hoax and the calendar has a funny way of going about its business, so now it's time to go. From Sports dept. on 5/7/02; 2:25:55 AM
Better luck next time?Saluki softball looking to reverse recent disappointments at conference tournament From Sports dept. on 5/7/02; 2:25:29 AM
Diamond Dawgs want 2 trips to Kansas
Salukis hoping to advance to conference tournament From Sports dept. on 5/7/02; 2:25:01 AM
Track and field seniors remember the good timeswomen's track and field seniors will leave but not forget From Sports dept. on 5/7/02; 2:24:12 AM
The men's track and field team lose three starsWith the end of college typically comes either the start of graduate school or entrance into the work force. For the three seniors on the men's track and field team, the path of their future is clear as far as they can see it. From Sports dept. on 5/7/02; 2:23:44 AM
Soccer in the water
Water polo club ends season in bizarre fashion From Sports dept. on 5/7/02; 2:21:56 AM
Weber working overtime in recruiting battlesThe SIU men's basketball team still has one scholarship left to offer for next season, and despite a fatiguing few weeks of recruiting, head coach Bruce Weber isn't ready to concede. From Sports dept. on 5/6/02; 1:36:53 AM
Diamond Dawgs split with UT-Martin
Salukis win 11-7 after falling 8-6 From Sports dept. on 5/6/02; 1:35:24 AM
One more for the roadAdam Judge breaks his own record From Sports dept. on 5/6/02; 1:33:54 AM
Saluki men's golf picked for seventh in MVC tournamentThe SIU men's golf team was picked to place seventh in Monday and Tuesday's Missouri Valley Conference tournament in a recent poll, and the team can't seem to decide whether it's that bad or not. From Sports dept. on 4/29/02; 11:13:17 AM
Salukis shock no oneMen's tennis topples Evansville, collapse under Indiana State. From Sports dept. on 4/29/02; 11:13:04 AM
Softball waits out rain, sweeps BravesSalukis take two from Bradley to keep rolling From Sports dept. on 4/29/02; 11:09:09 AM
Students reflect on their history during Asian American Awareness MonthFor Asian-American Awareness month, students of Asian descent at SIUC have the opportunity to see their people being acknowledged for their accomplishments, reflect on their history and also raise questions and concerns during the many workshops and discussions on issues pertaining to them. From Sports dept. on 4/29/02; 11:06:59 AM
Diamond Dawgs fall to IndiansSaluki drop fifth straight to SEMO From Sports dept. on 4/29/02; 11:06:46 AM
SIU softball extends winning streak to seven gamesSalukis take two in mid-week doubleheader against Saint Louis From Sports dept. on 4/29/02; 11:05:53 AM
Better late than never for softball seniors
Softball elders all joined Salukis in unique way From Sports dept. on 5/3/02; 5:15:00 AM
Small sports purgatoryGolf and tennis are typically relegated to the inside of the sports section, destined to have the majority of their matches described in briefs rather than stories. From Sports dept. on 5/3/02; 5:14:18 AM
Skyhawk doubleheader marks calm before storm
The Missouri Valley Conference baseball postseason picture should become a little clearer this weekend as four important series take place. And SIU will not have anything to do with it. From Sports dept. on 5/3/02; 5:13:41 AM
Saluki track looking for fast lane in IndyThe men's and women's track and field teams will end the outdoor season with competition in two final meets. From Sports dept. on 5/3/02; 5:11:34 AM
Savidor keeps one eye on tennis court, one on home
Salukis' No. 2 keeps mind on tennis, SIU life amidst chaos at home. From Sports dept. on 5/2/02; 5:36:57 AM
Nothing quiet about the last five yearsI promise you, I'm not going to cry during my farewell column. It'll be a struggle, sure, but I think I'll manage. From Sports dept. on 5/2/02; 5:36:25 AM
Kill trying to drum up supportFootball coach digging into his own pocket to help draw fans to games From Sports dept. on 5/2/02; 5:35:55 AM
Saluki's women's track and field 'dressed up' to NCAA uniform rulesBelly buttons are becoming an endangered species at track and field meets. From Sports dept. on 5/2/02; 5:35:20 AM
Turning the tables
All semester, assistant sports editor Jens Deju has interviewed SIU athletes for our weekly Q&A. We decided to have a little fun and turn the tables for the last one of the semester, so men's swimmer Jeremiah Cortez recently sat and grilled Jens. The following is an edited transcript: From Sports dept. on 5/2/02; 5:34:33 AM
Herrin still has basketball in his blood
Former Saluki coach to continue legendary career at Marion High School From Sports dept. on 5/1/02; 5:59:58 AM
Salukis equal expectationsSIU places seventh at conference, end season From Sports dept. on 5/1/02; 5:59:25 AM
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