Team of the Year Podcast: Murphysboro Red Devils – Gary Carter 11/27/2023

Posted: November 28, 2023 @ 7:13 am

After an 11-2 season and just the program's third semifinal appearance, the Murphysboro Red Devils were selected as the John A. Logan College Team of the Year. The Red Devils walked in to the year knowing they would have an elite defense but had question marks all over the offensive side of the ball. Coach of the Red Devils, Gary Carter, talked with Matt Varney about the season, how things look for the 2024 season and beyond, and the catch heard round Southern Illinois that got Murphysboro past Harrisburg in the quarterfinals.

Southern Illinois Sports Spotlight

Team of the Year Podcast: Murphysboro Red Devils Gary Carter 11/27/2023

John A. Logan men's basketball coach Tyler Smithpeters joined the show Tuesday night after the Vols picked up their first win of the season. The Vols also have their home opener on Thursday night vs. Mineral Area!

...

The West Frankfort Redbirds stunned Nashville last Friday night 50-41 for their first win of the conference season and were named Team of the Week thanks to the big upset. West Frankfort coach Josh Sertich talked with Matt Varney about the big win, rebuilding the program, and upcoming games for the Redbirds.

...

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.

...