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Saluki men's basketball head coach Bryan Mullins joined us on the eve of Tuesday night's exhibition opener versus Henderson State. And for the first time in 6o8 days, Banterra Center will play host to in-person home fans.
John A. Logan men's basketball coach Kyle Smithpeters met with Matt Varney Monday morning and they went down the roster together discussing several different weapons that the #6 Vols have. No Jay Scrubb, no Sydney Curry, no Jamarion Sharp, but Coach Smithpeters is still feeling very confident headed into the season:
SIU football coach Nick Hill discussed recruiting, the upcoming game vs. Northern Iowa, and Bryson Strong's status with Matt Varney during Hill's Monday morning press conference:
Singer, songwriter, and author Don Reid joins The Morning Newswatch.
Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joins The Morning Newswatch.
Financial educator David England joins The Morning Newswatch.
SIU Athletics play-by-play announcer Mike Reis joins The Morning Newswatch.
The Carbondale Terriers have a tall task ahead of them Friday night with the #6 team in 5A football, Mascoutah. Coach Bryan Lee talks tonight's game with voice of the Terriers, Roger Medlen:
Photo Cred: Paul Brinker//Brinker Photography
The Murphysboro Red Devils are desperate for a rebound victory after last week's 55-14 loss to Benton while the Du Quoin Indians are desperate just for a victory just to qualify for the postseason. Hear Murphysboro coach Gary Carter discuss last week's loss and tonight's game against Du Quoin with voice of the Red Devils, Matt Varney:
Photo Cred: Troy Clark
The Carterville Lions host the Harrisburg Bulldogs in Week 9 tonight. The Lions are hoping to gain a potential home playoff game with a win tonight. Hear Coach Brett Diel speak with voice of the Lions, Dave McKenzie:
