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.
Analysis
Valley Views (Dec. 26, 2024): Price-Smith & Weber Get HOF Nods, Hoops Heating Up & New TV Option for MVC Fans
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 Win its Third Straight by Stopping a Hot High Point Squad?
We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how today's game will shake out. Read more to see how the Dawgs will fare.
Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Can SIU Overcome the Greatest Rally Cry of All Time ('Let's Go Peay!') and Earn a Road Win?
We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how today's game will shake out. Read more to see how the Dawgs will fare.
Analysis
Valley Views (Dec. 12, 2024): Evans Shows His Smarts, Drake Flirts w/ Top 25, and Gift's Presence is a Present
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.
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From Courts Abroad to Saluki Strong: Exclusive Q&A with Gift Uchenna
Gift Uchenna transferred from Taiwan’s Shih Hsin University—where she earned MVP and Block Queen honors. She's brought her international experience to Carbondale and recently sat down with The UnderDawg for an exclusive Q&A.
Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Can the Dawgs Bounce Back & Slow Down the Screaming Eagles?
We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how today's game will shake out. Read more to see how the Dawgs will fare.
Opinion
Where’s the Bite? Salukis Search for Grit After Bradley Blowout
If SIU wants to move on from its "Floorburn U" roots to become a run-and-gun team, tough half-court defense isn’t optional. Tuesday night's loss to Bradley was not a step in the right direction.
Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Can the Dawgs Start Conference Play with a Home Upset Over Bradley?
We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how tonight's game will shake out. Read more to see how the Dawgs will fare.
Analysis
Valley Views (Nov. 27, 2024): VanVleet Fined $50K, Drake Playing Cinderella, Bogle Domination Leads to Nomination
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.
Breaking: Salukis’ Elijah Elliott Out for Season with ACL Injury
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Welcome, Mean Girls Fans, to The UnderDawg!
If you found us through the Mean Girls, Jr. playbill, welcome to The UnderDawg! We’re thrilled to sponsor such a fetch production and can’t wait to introduce you to the world of Saluki sports coverage you’ve been missing.