Thursday night Herrin's school board hired Stephanie Allen as their next athletic director, marking the first time the Herrin Athletic Department will be headed up by a woman.  Herrin Superintendent Nathaniel Wilson and outgoing Athletic Director Andrew Anderson spoke with John Homan about the decision:

 

Nathaniel Wilson 00:00

 

Andrew Anderson 04:47

 

SIU Football coach Nick Hill met with media Monday morning.  Matt Varney talked with Coach Hill about the playoff matchup vs. South Dakota this Saturday:

 
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Photo courtesy of Western Kentucky Athletics

Former John A. Logan big man Jamarion Sharp is doing big things at Western Kentucky these days.  In just his first season with the Hilltoppers he's already set the single season record for blocks in a season and there's still plenty of season left to add on to that total.

Sharp joined Mike Murphy on Talkin Vols Tuesday night.  Take a listen:

 
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Football season is upon us.  Week 0 scrimmages took place on Friday night for most area teams.  The guys discussed those scrimmages and more!

 
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