Matt Varney talked with Southern Illinois University Director of Athletics Tim Leonard Friday evening about the decision to part ways with men's basketball coach Bryan Mullins and the upcoming search for a new head coach.

 

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Murphysboro athletic director Len Novara is getting ready for retirement at the end of the 2023-24 school year.  He and Matt Varney sat down and talked about the Red Devil football program and how things have changed in his 23 years as Murphysboro AD.

 
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The Harrisburg Bulldogs picked up a huge win at Carterville in Week 6 of the season, pulling off a 66-yard pass late to secure a 29-28 victory over the Lions.  That puts the Bulldogs in the driver's seat for an SIRR Ohio Division conference title as they prepare to take on undefeated Murphysboro in Week 7.  Bulldogs coach Matt Griffith talked with Matt Varney about it all.

 
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The Murphysboro Red Devils got a nice surprise last Saturday when pairings were announced.  The 6-3 Red Devils were gifted a home game as the #7 team in the 4A bracket.  Coach Gary Carter spoke with Matt Varney about their opponent, #10 Macomb, and the past few weeks for the Red Devils:

 
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