2018 MEDIA GUIDE JASON SEAMAN | AN AMERICAN HERO On May 25, 2018, former Southern Illinois University football player Jason Seaman protected his students during a school shooting in Noblesville, Indiana. A science teacher at Noblesville West Middle School, Seaman was shot three times while intervening to stop the shooter. He will return as the grand marshal of the 2018 Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 20 when the Salukis host Indiana State. MEDIA INFORMATION E-Mail Distribution List SCHEDULE Media are encouraged to join the E-Mail distribution list to receive breaking Date Opponent Watch Time news and updates on media availability. To join the list, send an e-mail to Aug. 30 at Murray State OVC Digital 6 PM [email protected]. Sept. 8 at Mississippi SEC Network 3 PM Sept. 15 SEMO ESPN+ 6 PM Credentials Sept. 22 — BYE WEEK — Credentials are required for access to Saluki Athletic events and press Sept. 29 South Dakota [FW] * ESPN+ 6 PM conferences. To apply for a season or single-game credential, please e-mail Tom Oct. 6 at Youngstown State * ESPN+ 5 PM Weber. Oct. 13 at Illinois State * MVFC/ESPN3 2 PM Credentials will be issued to working media (print, broadcast and digital) for Oct. 20 Indiana State [HC]* ESPN+ 2 PM the purpose of gathering and publishing news. To qualify for a season credential, Oct. 27 at Missouri State * ESPN+ 2 PM a business or individual must regularly publish content related to Saluki Athletics, Nov. 3 Western Illinois * MVFC/ESPN3 1 PM and when doing so, must clearly identify themselves as a member of the media. Nov. 10 South Dakota State * ESPN+ 1 PM Professional decorum is expected at all athletic events. Nov. 17 at North Dakota State * ESPN+ 2:30 PM All times Central Sideline Access * Missouri Valley Football Conference Game Photographers may request sideline access at Saluki Stadium and can shoot [FW] - Family Weekend, [HC] - Homecoming from behind the white lines between the 25-yard line and the back of the end zone on either side of the field. TABLE OF CONTENTS In addition to a media credential, photographers must wear an armband Introduction to access the sideline. Armbands may be picked up in advance from the Media Saluki Stadium / Stadium Records ......................2-3 Services office (127 Lingle Hall) or are available on game day on the third floor of Salukis in the NFL ...............................................4-5 the press box. Postseason History ..............................................6-7 Interviews During the Week Meet The Team Head coach Nick Hill will hold a weekly press conference during the season Head Coach Nick Hill ...........................................8-9 on Mondays at noon on the 3rd Floor of the stadium press box. Player interviews Assistant Coaches ...........................................10-15 will be conducted after practice on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (at approximately Rosters ............................................................16-19 5:30 p.m.) on the 3rd Floor of the stadium press box. Media should send player Quick Facts/Pronunciations ..................................20 interview requests by e-mail to Tom Weber by 9 p.m. the day before a scheduled Depth Chart ..........................................................21 interview availability. Interviews are not permitted on the field or outside of Returnee Bios ..................................................22-43 regularly scheduled availabilities. Transfer and Freshmen Bios ...........................44-48 Postgame Interviews The Record Book Postgame interviews will take place in the Tedrick Auditorium, located in the 2017 Season Statistics ....................................49-57 Boydston Center across the hall from the football offices. Head coach Nick Hill 2017 Game Recaps .........................................58-63 and requested players will be made available in the auditorium approximately 10 Head Coaching History ....................................64-67 minutes following the game. The visiting SID will establish postgame interview Honors & Awards .............................................68-73 policies for their coach and players. Playoff Records ...............................................88-89 Miscellaneous Team Records ..........................90-92 Practices National Rankings ...........................................93-94 Practices are open to the media throughout training camp and on Tuesdays Playoff Records ...............................................74-75 and Wednesdays only during the season. Video and still photographers may shoot National Rankings ...........................................78-80 the first 30 minutes of practice. Media must remain on the sidelines at all times, Team Stats & Records .....................................81-89 including when Coach Hill speaks to the team after practice. During training camp, Chronological Lists ..........................................90-94 weekly practice/interview schedule will be distributed to the e-mail list. Annual Leaders ...............................................95-97 Rushing Records ...........................................98-101 Passing Records .........................................102-105 Saluki Media Services Receiving Records ......................................106-107 127 Lingle Hall • Carbondale, IL 62901-6620 Scoring Records ..........................................107-108 Tom Weber — Associate AD Total Yardage Records .......................................109 Contact: Football (Primary), Men’s Basketball (Secondary), Men’s Golf Special Teams Records ............................... 110-111 Office: (618) 453-7235 • Cell: (618) 528-1111 Defensive Records ...................................... 112-113 E-Mail: [email protected] SIUSalukis.com All-Time Series ............................................ 114-117 John Lock — Associate SID All-Time Results ..........................................118-125 Contact: Men’s Basketball (Primary), Baseball, Women’s Golf @SIU_Football All-Time Roster ............................................126-131 Office: (618) 453-7102 • Cell: (309) 333-0132 E-Mail: [email protected] Origin of the Salukis ...........................................132 Will Becque — Associate SID Broadcast Schedule ...........................................133 Contact: Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, Softball SalukiFootball 2018 Football Media Guide produced by Saluki Media Services Office: (618) 453-5470 • Cell: (618) 559-2624 Front Cover: Sam Straub, D.J. Davis E-Mail: [email protected] @siusalukis Back Cover: Jeremy Chinn, Anthony Knighton Alex Underwood — Graduate Assistant Contact: Football (Secondary), Swimming & Diving 1983 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS | 2007 FINAL FOUR 1 SALUKI STADIUM The Southern Illinois University football team moved Saluki Stadium Facts into the brand-new $29.9 million Saluki Stadium for the Construction Began ....................................March 4, 2009 2010 season, after playing the previous 73 seasons at Original Cost ................................................. $29.9 million Prime Architect ........................................360 Architecture historic McAndrew Stadium. SIU, which was ranked No. 5 Construction Manager ..... JE Dunn, Holland Construction in the nation at the time, opened Saluki Stadium on Sept. Current Capacity .....................................................15,000 2, 2010 with a 70-7 win over Quincy in front of a sell-out Chairback Seats .......................................................1,080 Suites .............................................................................12 crowd of 15,276. Playing Surface ......................Duraspine Pro by FieldTurf The horseshoe-shaped facility has a seating capacity of Scoreboard ...........................20x40 foot with video replay 15,000. Seating includes 1,080 prime chairback seats as First Event ................Aug. 24, 2010 - Opening Ceremony First Game .....................Sept. 2, 2010 - SIU 70, Quincy 7 well as spots on the grass berm enclosing the north end First Points .........................Lucien Walker 16-yard TD run zone. All-Time Record ....................................................... 22-17 Largest Crowd ............. 15,276 - Sept. 2, 2010 vs. Quincy The two-story press box features 12 suites, a 2,500-square foot VIP Club Room, along with traditional Biggest Crowds at Saluki Stadium booths for radio, television, coaches and the print 1. Quincy, Sept. 2, 2010 15,276 media. A 20x40 foot TS Sports scoreboard with video 2. Northern Iowa, Oct. 9, 2010 13,356 3. Missouri State, Sept. 24, 2011 13,271 replay capabilities in the North end zone and expanded 4. Western Illinois, Sept. 27, 2014 13,170 concessions and restrooms significantly enhance the fan 5. SE Missouri State, Sept. 18, 2010 13,078 experience. 6. Youngstown State, Oct. 15, 2011 12,796 7. Liberty, Sept. 26, 2015 11,886 FieldTurf, a Tarkett Sports Company, installed its 8. Youngstown State, Sept. 28, 2013 11,408 Duraspine PRO turf system and its patented sand and rubber 9. Murray State, Sept. 17, 2016 11,150 infill at Saluki Stadium. The top of the line artificial turf is 10. South Dakota State, Oct. 16, 2010 11,136 the same that has been installed at numerous high-profile Biggest Crowds at SIU Home Game collegiate institutions and pro football organizations. Stadium Attend. 1. Eastern Illinois, Sept. 13, 1980 McAndrew 17,150 Saluki Stadium was a part of the $80 million Saluki 2. Drake, Nov. 7, 1981 McAndrew 17,000 Way Project, which included a renovation to the 46- 3. Illinois