General News Oct 31, 2008
- Stultz named Director of Ticket Operations - Jones named to NCAA Leadership Council - Withers Broadcasting Named New Home for Saluki Sports Network - Ask the AD -- April Edition - Neva Corn tapped as new Saluki Cheerleading and Mascot Coach - Southern Illinois student-athletes honored by MVC Tuesday for academic excellence - Southern Illinois Orthopedic Center pledges $500,000 toward Saluki Way - Saluki Caravan kicks off with big crowd at Samy's in Springfield - Casey Hall named Director of... (Siusalukis.com)
Athletic Department to Honor Former Female Athletes with Celebration Aug 22, 2008
For questions or for additional information, please contact in the Southern Illinois Athletics Department at (618) 453-5279 or ckjones@siu. edu. (Siusalukis.com)
Illini Again Impressive in Scrimmage Aug 18, 2008
com covers University of Illinois athletics ... The official merchandise partner of Illinois Athletics, GameDay Spirit, will also be on hand to sell Fighting Illini products and Zook Zone towels. (IlliniBoard.com)
Fighting Illini Fan Appreciation Day Set for Aug. 17 Aug 9, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS ... The official merchandise partner of Illinois Athletics, GameDay Spirit, will also be on hand to sell Fighting Illini products and Zook Zone towels. (Fightingillini.com)
Tickets to Illini Summer Bash Going Fast Jul 24, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS ... Along with Coach Zook and his staff, please join former Illini greats , Jerry Hester, Kiwane Garris and others to kick-off the 2008 Football season and celebrate Illinois athletics. (Fightingillini.com)
D.J. Richardson Explodes At Peach Jam Jul 16, 2008
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Goeden, Hinchee among inductees for NIU Hall of Fame Jul 15, 2008
Hinchee joins the Northern Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame for a second time ... Tickets for the 2008 Northern Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and the buffet dinner cost 40 apiece. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Panther athletics director announces staff changes Jul 8, 2008
Each of these individuals will help to sustain and grow Eastern Illinois athletics as we continue to move forward. Share. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Starting with a clean slate Jul 4, 2008
CHARLESTON -- Quickly look at the walls and you can tell someone new is in Eastern Illinois athletics director office. For one thing, no Cardinals or Cubs posters are in the room. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Eastern's new AD seeking ticket for success Jul 4, 2008
One month into her job as Eastern Illinois athletics director, Barbara Burke is pushing for more season ticket sales for the Panthers football team seeking a fourth straight postseason playoff berth. She is also looking at how to best structure her administrative staff. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Fighting Illini Insider debuts Monday Jun 5, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS ... The debut of Fighting Illini Insider is a part of a full day of programming on the BTN highlighting Illinois athletics. (Fightingillini.com)
Northern Illinois athletics surpass standards May 8, 2008
Log in to daily-chronicle. Updated: May 06, 2008 - 11:29:14 pm CDT. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Eastern's new athletics director receives Mountain West award May 6, 2008
-- Newly hired Eastern Illinois Athletics Director Barbara Burke has been named the recipient for the 2008 Dr. Albert C. Yates Distinguished Service Award. Completing her time as Wyoming s deputy athletics director and senior woman administrator at the University of Wyoming, Burke was hired as Eastern Illinois new athletics director in March and is to begin on June 1. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Law To Appear at Two Meet and Greet Tour Stops May 6, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS ... "One thing I love about this job is being able to get out and hear from our fans that are so passionate about Illinois athletics.". (Fightingillini.com)
Leman, McDonnell Earn Big Ten Medal of Honor At Scholar-Athlete Banquet May 2, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS ... Leman and McDonnell were just two of over 120 Fighting Illini student-athletes, managers and athletic trainers recognized at the 18th annual event that honors the best and the brightest that Illinois athletics has to offer. (Fightingillini.com)
You name the sport, Eastern probably playing it Saturday Apr 4, 2008
The reason Eastern Illinois athletics department has golf carts must be for times like Saturday when the assistant athletics director for operations can run from a softball game to a baseball game checking out the tennis courts between the two. That 11-school, three-day track meet concluding on Saturday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Wyoming's Burke to be named EIU AD Friday Mar 21, 2008
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. What part of the economic slowdown affects you most. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Huskies recovering on off week Feb 19, 2008
All athletic competitions have been canceled as Northern Illinois athletics join the rest of the university in a week of healing. With a swift response, student-athletes and coaches have already taken part in various meetings with counselors to assist any emotional needs. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
NIU athletics to observe a week of healing Feb 17, 2008
Northern Illinois Athletics will join with the rest of the Northern Illinois University community in observing a week of healing in the wake of a shooting on the NIU campus which claimed the lives of five students last Thursday, Feb. 14. As a result, Northern Illinois will not compete in any athletics events either home or away until Feb. 25, 2008. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Wyoming's Burke sees opportunities at Eastern Feb 14, 2008
the candidate for Eastern Illinois athletics director job said during a public interview session Wednesday. In Wyoming we never win in golf. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Eastern's announcement to follow Super Sunday Feb 2, 2008
Finalists for Eastern Illinois athletics director apparently are selected with names to be released Monday. Failing in attempts to get a head start on names, I have these thoughts. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Riding The Pipeline Feb 2, 2008
ESPN - Recruiting relationships pay off on signing day - Insider. Recruiting relationships pay off on signing day - Insider. (ESPN -- College Football News)
SIU taps North Dakota’s Lennon as Salukis’ new football coach Dec 29, 2007
Southern Illinois athletics director, Mario Moccia, said he and a search panel had hundreds of applicants to consider, ranging from Division II coaches to coordinators in the Football Bowl Subdivision what used to be Division I-A and National Football League position coaches. We reviewed a staggering amount of candidates at all levels, and I felt that Coach Lennon was the best fit for Southern Illinois University, Moccia said. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
For starters, this is a good list of AD candidates Dec 12, 2007
From the nearby community college to a Big Ten Conference school, you can find possibilities to be Eastern Illinois athletics director. The school s winningest men s basketball coach in history, Rick Samuels, and at least two former EIU administrators, Paul Lueken and Rodger Jehlicka, are among those who are not confirming an application yet but also not ruling out seeking the job. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Matadors to perform at halftime of Saturday's men's game Nov 30, 2007
The Northern Illinois Athletics Department announced on Wednesday that the Chicago Matadors will be performing at halftime of Saturday's 1 p.m. men's basketball contest between the Huskies and Lamar at the NIU Convocation Center. ADVERTISEMENT. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Southern Illinois Athletics launches monthly newsletter Nov 10, 2007
General Releases - Southern Illinois University - Official Athletic Site. - The Southern Illinois University Athletics Department has launched a monthly newsletter called, The Saluki Spectator, to keep SIU faculty, staff and students up-to-date on information surrounding Saluki Athletics. (Siusalukis.com)
Roth and Souza Head to Alabama Invitational Oct 26, 2007
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS ... com, while a full recap of the Illini's weekend action can be found at the official Illinois athletics web site, www. (Fightingillini.com)
Fightingillini.com Online Auction Underway Sep 28, 2007
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS ... The Illinois Online Auction is a great opportunity for Illinois fans to further develop their passion and love for Illinois Athletics. (Fightingillini.com)
FightingIllini.com Debuts New Look Sep 27, 2007
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS ... University of Illinois athletics re-designed its official web site, fightingillini. (Fightingillini.com)
Volleyball to stream five games this season Sep 7, 2007
- For the first time, Southern Illinois athletics is offering live video streaming for volleyball from Davies Gym at www. DawgWatch. (Siusalukis.com)
Novak Pleased with Huskies First Practice Aug 10, 2007
Covers Northern Illinois athletics on the Scout. com Network. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Western Illinois tennis signs Frisch to play in 2007-08 season Jun 23, 2007
"I'd like to publicly thank Dr. Van Alstine (Western Illinois Athletics Director) for making it possible for us to go out and be competitive in recruiting high profile student-athletes like Zach," Hunt said. "This is the type of athlete that we have to bring in if we want to continue winning conference championships. In addition, we are happy to bring another Midwest-area player into the fold.". (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
NIU announce HOF inductees Jun 20, 2007
NIU's 2007 induction class the 26th since the inception of the Northern Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame in 1978 includes the 1950 and 1951 baseball teams, Rodney Davis (basketball in 1984-85), Jerry Ippoliti (coach, administrator, and conference commissioner in 1969-75, 1979-99), Sue Kause (softball in 1985-88), and Mike Terna (football in 1977-80). irst and foremost, heartiest congratulations to our latest Hall of Fame inductees, Phillips said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Stuart, Tatum named 2007 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Jun 15, 2007
"They strive in the classroom as well as in their sports and are great representatives of Southern Illinois athletics.". The Sports Scholars Awards have been established to honor undergraduate students of color. (Siusalukis.com)
Hawks' Soldier Field game to be televised Jun 5, 2007
Northern Illinois athletics officials announced Monday that the Sept. 1 game featuring the Huskies and Hawkeyes will be televised on ESPNU, with the kickoff time set for 2:30 p.m. Central. Labeled the "Soldier Field Showdown," the matchup marks the first NCAA football bowl subdivision game at the stadium since it was renovated in 2003. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Right or wrong, cutting wrestling is sad story May 23, 2007
Like or dislike Rich McDuffie, you have to believe Eastern Illinois athletics director hated telling Ralph McCausland his wrestling program was being eliminated. Maybe only one of the worst things would have been a year later going into Bob Spoo s office to tell the football coach he could not compete in postseason playoffs because wrestlers did not make good enough grades. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Historic Tribute to Illinois Athletics on Display Thursday in Oak Brook, Ill. Apr 25, 2007
Historic Tribute to Illinois Athletics on Display Thursday in Oak Brook, Ill ... Historic Tribute to Illinois Athletics on Display Thursday in Oak Brook, Ill ... This exhibit highlights historical tributes to Illinois Athletics beginning from the opening of Memorial Stadium in 1923 to the men's basketball national championship game appearance in 2005. (Fightingillini.com)
Illinois Renassaince Update Apr 18, 2007
" Hood also praised the Illinois Athletics ticket office staff, under the direction of Jason Heggemeyer, for its efforts in relocating patrons. "They've done a great job," he said. Jason has had to re-seat several arenas and stadiums at other universities where he has worked, and his experience has really paid off. We have had very few complaints during the process, and that's a testament not only to the work of his staff, but also to our fans, who see the big picture of what we're trying to... (Fightingillini.com)
Illiniwek designer wants logo back after 27 years Apr 6, 2007
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Designer of Controversial Chief Illiniwek Logo Wants It Back Apr 6, 2007
According to the letter from attorney Robert Auler, Davis "offered" the logo for the university's use "as long as it would be used as a permanent symbol of Illinois athletics.". In a written response, the university asked for documents supporting Davis' claim and said it believes Davis has no right to the logo. (Mac-Sports.com)
Tickets on Sale for Ultimate Basketball Challenge Apr 3, 2007
They are $5 each and may be purchased in person at the Illinois Athletics Ticket Office (Assembly Hall north box office) or by phone (217-333-3470 or toll free at 866-ILLINI-1). Tickets will also be on sale the day of the game at Huff Hall. (Fightingillini.com)
Lowery accepts seven-year extension with SIU Apr 2, 2007
Southern Illinois athletics director Mario Moccia said the contract underscores the Salukis' commitment to keeping Lowery, the reigning Missouri Valley coach of the year. He has won the award twice in his three seasons guiding Southern Illinois, where he has gone 78-26. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
#20 Illini Set to Compete in Last Regular Season Meet Mar 24, 2007
com, the official website of Illinois athletics. Archived video is available on the website, and be sure to check out what life is like outside the gym for the Fighting Illini by reading "Illini Ink", the weekly blog that is written by a different UI gymnast each week. (Fightingillini.com)
Patton tabbed as new Huskie coach Mar 21, 2007
CHICAGO/DeKALB Iron Mike's Restaurant looked like a who's who of Northern Illinois athletics. ADVERTISEMENT. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Signee update: Illini connections Feb 27, 2007
blue-chip wide receiver Anthony Morris has a couple of family connections to University of Illinois athletics so it shouldn't be surprising the four-star prospect signed with Ron Zook's program earlier this month. Find out more about Morris in this signee update from the Orangeews. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ownership of Chief logo becoming costly, complicated Feb 20, 2007
On Friday, ownership of the Chief logo became a big, complicated deal once the university announced the Chief was being retired and the school would no longer be using Native American imagery in connection with University of Illinois athletics. As of Monday, however, the university was still making money off the Chief. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
No. 20 Aggies and No. 7 Gators Roll Into Town to Face No. 6 Illinois Feb 8, 2007
com, or call the Illinois Athletics Ticket Office at (866) ILLINI-1 to order your tickets. WELCOME HOME The home of the Illini is one of the best facilities to watch collegiate tennis in the entire country. (Fightingillini.com)
Illinois Hosts Iowa on Saturday Night Jan 26, 2007
com, the official website of Illinois athletics. Live scoring will be available for all home meets at fightingillini. (Fightingillini.com)
