The Dawgs have dropped 4 of their last 5, and have two straight games against first-place Loyola. So we thought it would be the perfect opportunity for a pep talk from Saluki Radio analyst and former longtime Saluki assistant and Southern Indiana head coach Rodney Watson, and he delivered.

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Good to catch up with Saluki football defensive coordinator Jason Petrino, fresh off the Dawgs' 31-30 overtime win at Western Illinois.

Thanks to Saluki men's basketball assistant Brendan Mullins for joining us. We talked about the slow start in the Alcorn State win, and previewed the MVC opener at Evansville Wednesday night.