by Matt Kupec November 23, 2020 Even during these very challenging eight months of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, the SIU Foundation has remained open and actively engaged with SIU alumni and donors to fulfill our mission of supporting Southern Illinois...
by Matt Kupec October 3, 2019 This past week I had the chance to visit Memorial Stadium on the University of Illinois campus for the first time. The Fighting Illini are not a power in the Big 10 and have not competed in many games of importance over the years but I...
by Matt Kupec August 18, 2019 The sport’s world recently lost one of its great football legends with the news that Mike McGee – a decorated Duke football player, college football head coach and successful athletic administrator – died on Friday at his home...
by Matt Kupec March 16, 2019 It is the time of the year – March Madness – when the NCAA Men’s Tournament takes over the sports scene and dominates our time and attention with a dazzling display of collegiate basketball games with the focus on getting to the NCAA Final...
by Matt Kupec January 15, 2019 In the aftermath of Clemson’s very convincing victory over Alabama to clinch the national college football championship, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney was rightfully basking in the success in his post-game remarks. In a joyous, happy...
by Matt Kupec December 27, 2018 We have created an incredible multi-billion industry in the intercollegiate sports world of our colleges and universities. Significant television and multi-media packages have been signed, major college football teams attract over...
