Afternoon Drive Weekdays 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday morning, Benton golf coach Reggie Norman joined Mike Murphy and Rick Hayes to talk about the fantastic season the powerhouse Rangers have had so far, their 2A regional crown, and more:
Carbondale coach Bryan Lee talked with Roger Medlen before Friday's game at Mt. Vernon. While the Rams are winless, it is their homecoming and Coach Lee knows the Terriers can't let their guard down:
Harrisburg Bulldogs coach Matt Griffith spoke with Matt Varney this week about their Week 5 overtime win at Massac County, changing the culture in Harrisburg, and this week's opponent - the Benton Rangers:
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Great to hear from Saluki wide receiver Landon Lenoir, the newest member of the SIU 2,000 career receiving-yard club. Landon talks about the Illinois State comeback, catching passes from Nic Baker, and if his big brother Lance (record-setting WIU receiver) is rooting for him this weekend.
Coach Nick Hill and Matt Varney discuss Saturday's big win over Illinois State and the upcoming game against Western Illinois:
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Mike Murphy and Scott Hudson discuss the Cardinals' historic winning streak, which was at 14 when they talked Saturday morning:
Benton Rangers coach Justin Groves joins Matt Varney and discusses the team's early season success, especially on the defensive end, Keegan Glover, their game against West Frankfort this Friday, and more:
Johnston City defeated Fairfield 28-26 in Week 3 of the football season, ending a 37 game winning streak in the Black Diamond for the Mules. Indians head coach Todd Thomas and Matt Varney talk about that victory, the team's offense, the upcoming weeks, and more:
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Thanks again to Saluki senior linebacker Bryce Notree for bringing his passion and energy to the show tonight, and getting us fired up for the Illinois State game this weekend.
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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.
