The Worm Word

Things to be Thankful For

The SIU men's basketball team may not have done well in New York last week, but I'm not fretting. We were up against some really good teams and we fought them pretty hard. I have faith that the guys will only get better as the season goes on. They will play against Western Kentucky tonight at 7:00pm, and will be televised through Mediacom. I think we are due for a spectacular come-back.

Though the basketball team has been down for the past few games, the same definitely can't be said for the football team. The Salukis take on New Hampshire this Saturday at 1:00pm in Carbondale in the first game of the playoffs. Last year I got to see the Dawgs play in the playoffs, but unfortunately they lost. This year, I expect much better!

Remember to drive safe this holiday, enjoy your time with family and friends and be thankful for everything you have.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sezmore

The Dawgs are Headed to New York

I could hardly breathe at that basketball game last week. UMass put up one heck of a fight, but I was glad to see SIU come out on top. On Thursday the Dawgs will play Duke at Madison Square Gardens. I can't imagine how excited they must be. I think I may have to go to the SIU Alumni Association Online store and pick up another SIU shirt to wear when I watch the game on TV. GO DAWGS!!!!!

In other Dawg related news, the football team won against South Dakota State, 38 to 35. Unfortunately I missed it, but with a score like that it must have been an exciting game to watch. This coming Saturday the guys will take on Illinois State in Normal. If we win this game we will be tied for first place in the Valley Football Conference. I love seeing the guys do well, and the fact that they have done so well with this being Coach Lennon's first season is spectacular. I wish the football team all the best and hope they make it to the playoffs.

On a more personal note, the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Jackson County/Murphysboro is  already up and running for the year. You can find out about upcoming meetings, what teams have joined or other fun going on at www.relayforlifeofmurphysboro.com. At the site you can also register a team, join a team or make a donation. All donations to Relay For Life are tax deductible, so you might want to make one before December 31, even though Relay won't be until June. It is never to early to start.

Have a great week,

Sezmore

Did You Vote?

Today is going to be one for the history books no matter who wins. We will either have the first black president, the first woman vice president or the first worm president. You did know that I am running for office, didn't you? I was promoting myself pretty hard at the Apple Festival, but I wasn't invited for any debates or anything. Maybe competition was just a little too steep for a small town worm this year. You can bet I will be back in 2012 though.

Speaking of victories though, SIU is on a roll this year. First the football team took down North Dakota 40 to 21 on Saturday, then the men's basketball team took Missouri Southern 82 to 59. The fun just keeps on going with the basketball team taking on Southwest Baptist on Thursday, November 6th, at 7:05pm and the football team going up against Western Illinois on Saturday, November 8th, at 2:00pm.

I have to admit I am a little distracted waiting for this evening to find out who our next president is. If you have anything I should mention in this blog you should let me know.

Have a great election day,

Sezmore