A.J. Ferguson’s 22-point performance against Southern Illinois was a bitter pill for Saluki fans, but his departure isn’t the end of the story. SIU’s resilience in the face of a challenging coaching transition reveals a program ready to move forward under Scott Nagy’s leadership.
Matt Schark doesn’t come out of games. Not when his shoulder slips out of place on a swing. Not when he’s up 10 in the fifth. Not when he’s told to sit. This is the story of a quiet leader, a bruising bat, and the kind of athlete every coach wants and every team needs.
The fans who blame the portal or NIL for mid-major struggles are missing the bigger picture. Adaptation wins. The best organizations — on the court or in the boardroom — don’t panic when the market changes. They evolve. That’s exactly what’s happening in Carbondale.
Finding solid MVC coverage isn’t always easy with legacy news shifting gears. That’s why we’re here at The UnderDawg—to curate the best and most relevant news so you can spend less time searching and more time doing what you love: Cheering on the Salukis.
Nick Hill just turned 40. He’s entering his 10th season as head coach of the Salukis. And with the annual Spring Game set for Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m., excitement around Southern Illinois Football is already in full swing.