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Mike Murphy and Scott Hudson spoke about the new races added to the NASCAR schedule for the coming season, including a race in the St. Louis area:

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Big thanks to Saluki interim athletic director and SIU Foundation CEO Matt Kupec for making time for us. The former record-setting North Carolina QB joined us in-studio tonight for an inspiring interview.

Carterville football coach Brett Diel spoke with voice of the Lions, Dave McKenzie, before Friday night's game at #2 Benton.  Diel is excited to finally be playing football in the fall again and spoke about the challenge of facing Benton - who appears to have reloaded after an exciting 5-1 spring season.  Hear the Lions on Newsradio WJPF 1340 AM and 99.5 FM Friday night: