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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Saluki safety Qua Brown was the Dawgs' leading tackler in their 31-28 homecoming win over North Dakota. We talked to him about what bye week is like, why he decided to stay at SIU after entering the transfer portal last fall, and what NFL great he used to imitate in the back yard...

 
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Saluki head football coach Nick Hill joined us after his club's big win at Indiana State on Saturday. Up next, it's a very special Senior Day as the Dawgs (7-3, 5-2) battle Youngstown State. A win gets them in the FCS Playoffs, and maybe a share of the MVFC title with some help elsewhere.

 
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Big thanks to Saluki interim athletic director and SIU Foundation CEO Matt Kupec for making time for us. The former record-setting North Carolina QB joined us in-studio tonight for an inspiring interview.

 
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