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UnderDawg Bites: A Quick Recap of Recent Content
Been too busy burning your brackets to read the latest from The UnderDawg? We’ve got you. Catch up on our latest pieces.
Joe Szynkowski
2005 SIU journalism grad. Saluki season-ticket holder. Covered sports for The Southern. Founder and owner of The UpWrite Group - a strategic communications firm HQd in Marion, Illinois.
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Valley Views (March 27, 2025): Fans Get Spicy Over McCollum-DeVries Drama, SIU Golfer in the Spotlight, MVC's Smartest Swimmers Earn Recognition
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.
Opinion
Portal Updates + Rumors: What’s Next for Saluki Basketball?
Portal drama aside, the Salukis have their eyes set on Valley contention. We have a solid road map to get there.
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Happy March Madness, Dawgs!
We've got a fun roundup for you to check out today as you pretend to work. Enjoy!
Feature
Richard “Itchy” Jones: Celebrating The Man Who Built SIU Baseball into a Powerhouse
Richard "Itchy" Jones' death marks the end of an era for SIU baseball. But for those who played for him, coached with him, or simply had the privilege of knowing him, his lessons will endure far beyond the field.
Analysis
Looking Back on the True Madness That Was SIU Basketball This Time Last Year
Now that SIU's season is officially over — one that included an opening-round win at Arch Madness — it’s time to look back at how the players who transferred fared this season.
Analysis
Valley Views (March 13, 2025): Moo Enters Transfer Portal, Murray State Hires New Coach, Lis Going After Another HR Record, Illinois State Leads the MVC in Attendance
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.
Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Can SIU Upset #1 Seed Drake at Arch Madness?
We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how today's big tourney game will shake out.
Opinion
Scott Nagy Told You So
With 4.1 seconds left on Thursday, Davion Sykes hit a game-winning layup, sealing an 86-85 win and sending SIU into the MVC quarterfinals against top-seeded Drake. Head coach Scott Nagy never blinked.
Analysis
Arch Madness! We Caught Up with Scott Nagy & Kennard Davis, Jr. - Read What They Said About Today's Game
Happy Arch Madness Day! Hopefully you're in STL or at least taking a long lunch break to catch today's SIU game...
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‘Little Moo’ Making Big Moves – Davis Jr. Named to MVC Most Improved Team
Kennard Davis, Jr. was named to the MVC Most Improved Team today after becoming one of SIU's biggest scoring threats this season.
Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Can SIU Chop Down the Trees Today at Indiana State Before Arch Madness?
We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how today's game will shake out.