Matt Varney talked with Southern Illinois University Director of Athletics Tim Leonard Friday evening about the decision to part ways with men's basketball coach Bryan Mullins and the upcoming search for a new head coach.
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Matt Varney talked with Southern Illinois University Director of Athletics Tim Leonard Friday evening about the decision to part ways with men's basketball coach Bryan Mullins and the upcoming search for a new head coach.
It was announced Tuesday that John A. Logan men's golf coach Tom Ferris will be inducted into the Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame, considered the highest honor a collegiate coach can receive. Ferris joined Mike Murphy Tuesday night to discuss the honor:
Wednesday it was signing day for several high school athletes. Elverado Softball's Morgan Bernardini verbally committed to Mississippi State early in September 2020 and more than a year later she made it official. Morgan talked with Matt Varney after signing her letter of intent about the decision:
Thursday, John A. Logan men's basketball coach Kyle Smithpeters was announced as an assistant coach to new Missouri coach Dennis Gates. As he prepares to depart for Columbia, Smithpeters gave a parting statement that you can listen to below.
Smithpeters went 241-73 over 10 seasons as the head coach of the Vols and coached a pair of NJCAA Player of the Year in Sean East, who is also headed to Mizzou, and Jay Scrubb who went directly to the NBA after his time at John A. Logan College.
Smithpeters plans to join Sportsvoice on Saturday morning.