We begin our coverage of Saluki Football this spring with our first of many podcasts! We start off with the head coach and offensive coordinator for the Dawgs, Nick Hill! We touch up on the structure of practice, how he tries to develop leadership during this time period, and what he expects from the offense this spring.

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As the month of March starts to turn into March Madness, we look back at one of the best teams to ever play at SIU. The Salukis reached the Sweet 16 in 2007 and were so close to making a run to the Final Four. We get the chance to sit down and catch up with Jamaal Tatum, Tony Young, Tyrone Green, Josh Bone, Wesley Clemmons, and Dion Coopwood.

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As SIU gets ready to start Arch Madness play on Thursday afternoon, we look back at the last time SIU won Arch Madness. Matt Shaw was a huge piece of the Saluki Basketball success in the mid 2000's and he joined us to look back on the last time SIU made the championship game in 2007, as well as the last time SIU won Arch Madness in 2006.

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Indiana State and SIU will meet again on Thursday in St. Louis after ending the regular season against each other! Our Saluki Radio crew with Rodney Watson and Luke Martin recap the tough regular season loss at Indiana State and what needs to change before Thursday afternoon. Plus, Saluki alum Paul Lusk joins us to talk about his experience playing in St. Louis. Coach Lusk went undefeated in Arch Madness as a Saluki, 9-0 in his three seasons with three titles.

Paul Lusk Interview 15:30

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The final regular season game is this Sunday for the Salukis, as they head to Terre Haute to take on the Indiana State Sycamores for the first time this season! Our Saluki Radio crew of Rodney Watson and Luke Martin break down the huge senior night win for SIU and what SIU can build off of into Sunday's game with Indiana State. Plus, Indiana State head coach Matthew Graves joins us to talk about his second chance to be a head coach and what this opportunity means to him and his family.

Matthew Graves Interview - 20:30

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We have a special interview with former Saluki and current Redbird Dalton Banks. Tuesday night will mark his 95th career MVC game, which is the most out of any current players. We touch up on his early days in Carbondale, what he loves most about being a Redbird, and how much fun this year has been for him.

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Salukis couldn't snap the losing skid against Valpo on Sunday, marking it 4 straight loses for the Dawgs. Now, SIU will host Illinois State on Senior Night Tuesday. Our Saluki Radio crew breaks down the loss to Valpo and tells us why there is data to be optimistic about what could happen in the last two weeks. Plus, longtime MVC official Gerry Pollard stops by for a check in. He tells us why this will be the first Arch Madness in 30 years that he will miss, his favorite memories of the MVC, and what are some rule changes he believes could be coming to college basketball soon.

Gerry Pollard Interview - 16:20

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Salukis head to Texas State this weekend for more Softball action! We continue to introduce you to Salukis on this years Softball team, and next up is Emma Gipson! Three-year varsity starter at Gillespie High School where she won two regional championships in 2022 and 2024 to go along with three SCC Conference titles.

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Our Saluki Radio crew breaks down the Murray State loss for the Dawgs and how they can bounce back this Saturday night against Valpo. Plus, head coach of Valpo Roger Powell Jr. joins us to talk about what GRIT means to the Valpo program, his relationship with Bruce Weber and much more!

Roger Powell Jr. Interview - 21:30

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SIU will not only get a second chance opportunity against Murray State on Wednesday night, they will get it again inside Banterra Center due to an ongoing campus power issue at Murray State University. Our Saluki Radio crew of Rodney Watson and Luke Martin break down the disappointing Belmont ending and then preview the second home game this year against Murray State.

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