I wish SIU would upgrade its play-by-play team for the SIU-produced ESPN broadcasts. Darren Kinard from WSIL does a pretty good job on the play by play but Mike Trude is terrible on the color analysis. I wish there was a former player or coach hanging around to provide enjoyable knowledgeable commentary. In an ideal world, it would have Reis and Starrick on the ESPN+ broadcasts as well, but I know that's not possible.
I hear you! I cringe every time I hear Kinard say "the running back is drug down" on almost every call. First, it's "dragged", and second, come up with some other descriptions once in a while. Trude is a dinosaur.
This ESPN program is supposed to be about providing experience to the students. I'm sure we could find at least radio/tv one student that can do at least an equal job.
Careful what you wish for, Chester. 🙂
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I believe Starrick had some surgery.
Just realized this is the 7 year anniversary of the Ohio Dominican loss. Not only the worst loss in Saluki history but one of the worst losses in college basketball history. Pretty sure that Ohio Dominican team won like 7 division 2 games.
Just realized this is the 7 year anniversary of the Ohio Dominican loss. Not only the worst loss in Saluki history but one of the worst losses in college basketball history. Pretty sure that Ohio Dominican team won like 7 division 2 games.
I had blocked that nightmare from my mind. They finished the season at 4-22.
Some names from that roster....Diamond Taylor, Josh Swan, Harry Whitt, Treg Setty.
This team is going to be Fired Up tonight! Should be a great crowd and a chance to play another ranked opponent and I like the +4 Odds on Bovada.
When was the last time SIU played ranked opponents back-to-back?
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Former WIDB Sports Director and Dawg Pound President. Since my freshmen year, SIU Basketball has not appeared in a NCAA or NIT postseason game.
This team is going to be Fired Up tonight! Should be a great crowd and a chance to play another ranked opponent and I like the +4 Odds on Bovada.
When was the last time SIU played ranked opponents back-to-back?
Twitter: CPTNDONUTS
Former WIDB Sports Director and Dawg Pound President. Since my freshmen year, SIU Basketball has not appeared in a NCAA or NIT postseason game.
This is the first real meaningful game in 8-9 years.
I wish Kill had waited until we played tonights game before he pronounced us an NCAA contender. Go Dawgs!
This is the first real meaningful game in 8-9 years.
I agree, wholeheartedly. For sure it's the best non-conference game that Hinson has scheduled in his time at SIU.
I’m so ready for a big let-down but I’m actually excited to watch this team for once. Wish I could be at the Arena.
Fletcher out for the game with the knee injury he got at Kentucky.
Fletcher out for the game with the knee injury he got at Kentucky.
And suddenly I care a lot less again. Sigh.
Buffalo is really, really good.
Yes, let that go, Pippen.
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