With the 100th anniversary of the Red Grange/Memorial Stadium dedication game approaching, we re-publish this exclusive with Howard Griffith, covering the time he met Red Grange. The piece, written by Paul Schmidt, ran originally in 2010. … [Read more...] about Howard Griffith on Meeting Red Grange, His Eight TD Game
Southern Illinois
Illinois Hunt Down Salukis in Spirited Rivalry Game
After a football game that nearly defied all description, Illinois head coach Bruce Weber knew it was important for the Illini basketball team to get out fast. "I did bring up the football game in the shootaround -- you just never know and you gotta be ready to play," Weber said. "When you are winning you've got to keep pouring it on. One of the things we weren't that … [Read more...] about Illinois Hunt Down Salukis in Spirited Rivalry Game
Southern Illinois Produces Pro Baseball’s biggest winning streak in 8 years
DePaul Targeting SIU’s Chris Lowery For Head Coaching Position?
By Paul Schmidt It should be one of the nation's top jobs, but since RayMeyer has left the Blue Demons, DePaul has withered away to nearly nothing. And lest you doubt that definition, the Blue Demons just lost their 23rd Big East game in a row. … [Read more...] about DePaul Targeting SIU’s Chris Lowery For Head Coaching Position?
