I'm a Wormcicle

I don't like this weather. Last week the ice storm on Monday threw off my whole week. I didn't even make it to work on that Tuesday. Though I did make it to the Men's Basketball game against Drake on the 13th. I was beside myself with joy when we beat them 65 to 62. Then we took Wichita State at Wichita 74 to 67. Last night was the big win against Northern Iowa with a 67 to 47 win. This weekend the Salukis host Nevada for the ESPN BracketBuster. It should be a really fun game.

The Missouri Valley Conference will be starting up in just a few weeks. I want to remind everyone to go to the SIU Alumni Online Store to get your Saluki apparel to cheer on the dawgs. If you get to St. Louis and don't have just the perfect Maroon attire, visit the MVC SIU Store at the Hilton at the Ballpark, across from the Alumni Suite.

Just a few other great things to report: Katie Wilson, a SIU Softball outfielder, was named the State Farm MVC Softball Player of the Week. Congrats Katie! Cody Adams, a SIU Baseball Pitcher, was ranked in the top-50 prospects in the nation in "Baseball America's 2008 College Preview." The same publication picked SIU to finish second in the Missouri Valley Conference. Great Job Adam!

The SIU 2008 Football schedule was released today. I would recomend taking a look at it here and adjusting your calendar accordingly.

Everyone needs to be careful if you have to leave the house today or for the next few days. The ice is really dangerous, so take your time and take lots of caution.

Sezmore