Saturday morning Nick Hill joined Mike Murphy and the Sportsvoice crew to discuss several topics including the Aaron Rodgers situation in Green Bay, being ranked #5 by HERO Sports' Preseason Poll, the two new coaches that have been hired this past week, and more:
Brad Norman joined Murphysboro earlier this spring as Head Golf Coach and assistant basketball coach. He took the reins on Wednesday at the Benton Summer Shootout and led the Red Devils to a 2-1 record in pool play, getting wins over Jerseyville and Freeburg. He and the voice of the Red Devils, Matt Varney, discussed the day and joining the program:
Benton basketball coach Ron Winemiller sat down with Matt Varney on Wednesday to discuss the Benton Summer Shootout, the outlook for the team and the SIRR Ohio Division, as well as Benton's impending shift to the Mississippi Division:
John Homan speaks with new Herrin football coach Taylor Perry as the former Tiger offensive coordinator prepares the team for the 2021 Fall season:
Mike Murphy, Scott Hudson, DH, and the Intern debate on of the biggest hot button topics in sports today: the college athlete and the issue of being paid:
Mike Murphy, Dave McKenize, Scott Hudson, and the Intern all talk about baseball's sticky stuff problem that has come up in recent weeks in Major League Baseball:
Thursday evening the Carbondale School Board approved the hire of Eldorado native Troy Barton as the next head coach of the Terriers boys' basketball team. Barton, a former Southeastern Illinois College assistant, returns to Southern Illinois after over a decade in Mississippi at several different stops as an assistant. Matt Varney and Coach Barton discussed the return to Southern Illinois, the philosophy he'll bring to Carbondale's hardwoods, his experiences in Mississippi, and more:
The Benton Rangers came in to Wednesday night with a 9-9 record and had a tall task in the 19-0 Harrisburg Bulldogs who were ranked #1 in 2A in Illinois. They overcame and beat the Bulldogs in 8 innings 1-0. John Homan spoke with both starting pitcher Dillon Poe, who didn't factor in to the decision but dominated from the hill for 7 innings, and skipper Brett Blondi after the game, hear what they had to say:
00:00 Dillon Poe
1:13 Brett Blondi
Marion quarterback Hunter Simmons announced his intent to sign with SIU on May 7th. On May 19th he made it official and signed his letter of intent. Simmons and Matt Varney talk about his single year at Marion, getting the opportunity to be the next local star to make it to SIU, and more!
Carbondale Athletic Director Mark Albertini and Matt Varney discuss the Carbondale Holiday Tournament's fate and the new Route 13 Christmas Tournament. We also get an update on the Carbondale Basketball Head Coach search:
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