2016 MEDIA GUIDE MVFC CHAMPIONS • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2008 • 2009 SIUSALUKIS.COM TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2016 Schedule Table of Contents/Quick Facts ..............................................................1 Date Opponent TV Time Saluki Stadium ..................................................................................2-3 Sept. 3 at Florida Atlantic CUSA.com 5 p.m. Sept. 10 SEMO 6 p.m. Salukis in the NFL .............................................................................4-5 Sept. 17 Murray State (FW) ESPN3 6 p.m. 1983 National Champions.................................................................... 6 Oct. 1 at UNI * ESPN3 4 p.m. Seven-Straight Playoffs ........................................................................7 Oct. 8 South Dakota St. * ESPN3 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at Illinois State * ESPN3 6 p.m. Numerical Roster ..............................................................................8-9 Oct. 22 Indiana State (HC) * ESPN3 2 p.m. Alphabetial Roster .........................................................................10-11 Oct. 29 at Missouri State * ESPN3 2 p.m. Nov. 5 South Dakota * ESPN3 2 p.m. Pronunciation Guide ..........................................................................12 Nov. 12 at Youngstown State * ESPN3 11 a.m. Coaches/Players Nov. 19 Western Illinois ESPN3 2 p.m. All times Central Head Coach Nick Hill ....................................................................13-14 * Missouri Valley Football Conference Game Assistant Coaches / Support Staff .................................................15-21 [HC] - Homecoming, [FW] - Family Weekend Player Bios ....................................................................................21-47 Quick Facts 2015 Review Founded ................................................................1869 Season Statistics ............................................................................48-56 Enrollment .........................................................17,989 Nickname ...........................................................Salukis Game Recaps .................................................................................57-62 Colors ..............................................Maroon and White MVFC Recap .......................................................................................63 Stadium ................................................Saluki Stadium Records/History Capacity .............................................................15,000 Surface ...................................FieldTurf Duraspine PRO Head Coaching History .................................................................64-65 Affiliation .................................. NCAA Division I (FCS) Conference ...............................Missouri Valley Football Honors & Awards ..........................................................................66-71 President ...................................................Randy Dunn Playoff Records .............................................................................72-73 Athletics Director ....................................... Tommy Bell Miscellaneous Team Records .........................................................74-76 Alma Mater ....................................Virginia Tech, ‘79 Ticket Office Phone .................................618-453-2000 National Rankings .........................................................................77-78 First Year of Football .............................................1913 Year-by-Year Team Statistics ..........................................................79-81 FCS Playoff Record ..................................................8-7 Years in Postseason (last) ................................8 (2009) Single-Season Records ..................................................................82-83 Result .................L, William & Mary, 24-3 (Quarterfinals) Single-Game Team Records ...........................................................84-87 All-Time Record ..............................439-505-32 ( .468) Head Coach .....................................................Nick Hill Chronological Lists ........................................................................88-91 Record at SIU .................................0-0 - First Season Annual Leaders .............................................................................92-94 Career Record ................................0-0 - First Season 2015 Overall Record ................................................3-8 Multiple 100-Yard Games ...................................................................95 2015 Conference Record (finish) ....................3-5 (9th) Rushing Records............................................................................96-99 Base Offense/Defense ...............................Multiple/4-3 Passing Records .........................................................................100-103 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ............................. 48/25 Offense............................................................ 24/11 Receiving Records .....................................................................104-105 Defense ...........................................................22/12 Scoring Records ........................................................................105-106 Special Teams ..................................................... 2/2 Starters Returning/Lost .......................................14/11 Total Yardage Records ......................................................................107 Offense................................................................ 6/5 Punting Records ...............................................................................108 Defense ...............................................................6/5 Special Teams ..................................................... 2/1 Kick/Punt Return Records ................................................................109 Defensive Records .....................................................................110-111 Saluki Football Office All-time Series ...........................................................................112-115 Phone: (618) 453-3331 179 Donald Boydston Center All-time Results .........................................................................116-123 Carbondale, IL 62901 All-Time Roster .........................................................................124-128 Credits All-Time Assistant Coaches............................................................... 128 Editors: Tom Weber, John Lock Media Information Photography: Tom Weber MVFC Composite Schedule ..............................................................129 Printing: SIU Printing Services Media Services ..........................................................................130-131 Origin of the Salukis ........................................................................ 132 1983 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1 2016 MEDIA GUIDE SALUKI STADIUM The Southern Illinois University football team moved into the brand-new $29.9 million Saluki Stadium for the 2010 season, Saluki Stadium Facts after playing the previous 73 seasons at historic McAndrew Construction Began .................................March 4, 2009 Stadium. SIU, which was ranked No. 5 in the nation at the time, Original Cost .............................................$29.9 million opened Saluki Stadium on Sept. 2, 2010 with a 70-7 win over Prime Architect ....................................360 Architecture Quincy in front of a sell-out crowd of 15,276. Construction Manager ...JE Dunn, Holland Construction The horseshoe-shaped facility has a seating capacity of Current Capacity .................................................15,000 Chairback Seats .....................................................1,080 15,000. Seating includes 1,080 prime chairback seats as well as Suites .........................................................................12 spots on the grass berm enclosing the north end zone. Playing Surface ....................Duraspine Pro by FieldTurf The two-story press box features 12 suites, a 2,500-square Scoreboard ........................20x40 foot with video replay foot VIP Club Room, along with traditional booths for radio, First Event ..............Aug. 24, 2010 - Opening Ceremony television, coaches and the print media. A 20x40 foot TS Sports First Game .................. Sept. 2, 2010 - SIU 70, Quincy 7 scoreboard with video replay capabilities in the North end zone First Points ......................Lucien Walker 16-yard TD run and expanded concessions and restrooms significantly enhance All-Time Record ....................................................18-15 the fan experience. Largest Crowd ............15,276 - Sept. 2, 2010 vs. Quincy FieldTurf, a Tarkett Sports Company, installed its Duraspine PRO turf system and its patented sand and rubber infill at Saluki Stadium. The top of the line artificial turf is the same that has been installed at numerous high-profile collegiate institutions and pro football organizations. Saluki Stadium was a part of the $80 million Saluki Way Project, which included a renovation to the 46-year old SIU Arena and the construction of the Donald Boydston Center that features new football offices, an athletic training room and a 5,000-square foot locker room for the team. A half-cent sales tax increase approval by the city of Carbondale along with an increase in student fees, private donations and the