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.

 

Photo Credit: Troy Clark

 

Murphysboro coach Gary Carter is taking a hard look at his offense now that his star running back, Tyjaire Kellum, is out for the rest of the season.  He and the voice of the Red Devils, Matt Varney, discussed what the offensive game plan is headed to Harrisburg this Saturday afternoon and more.

 
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Mike Murphy talked with Logan coach Kyle Smithpeters about their rebound win over SWIC, the upcoming game vs. Lake Land on Wednesday night, and more on Talkin Vols:

 
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The #6 John A. Logan Volunteers hosted Lincoln Trail on Wednesday.  At halftime, Mike Murphy and Tim Ricci got a special treat as former Vols and current Georgia Southern guard Eric "Boss" Boone joined the program!  Take a listen:

 

Photo from Georgia Southern Athletics

 
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