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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FOOTBALL
2016 QUICK FACTS
GENERAL INFORMATION COACHING STAFF Contact • John Lock • (309) 333-0132 (cell) • [email protected] • @jtlock2 QUICK FACTS
School...............................................................Southern Illinois University Location.............................................................................. Carbondale, Ill. Founded............................................................................................. 1869 Enrollment (Fall 2015)..................................................................... 17,292 Nickname.........................................................................................Salukis Colors............................................................................Maroon and White Affiliation................................................................. NCAA Division I (FCS) Conference............................................................Missouri Valley Football President................................................................................ Randy Dunn Director of Athletics.................................... Tommy Bell (Virginia Tech, ‘79) Athletic Trainer.................................................................Brandon Harthan Football Office Phone.........................................................(618) 453-3332 Ticket Office Phone............................................................(618) 453-2000
FACILITY INFORMATION
Stadium (Capacity)...............................................Saluki Stadium (15,000) First Season....................................................................................... 2010 Surface............................................................... FieldTurf Duraspine PRO Record.....................................................................................18-15 (.545) Press Box Phone................................................................(618) 453-1980
FOOTBALL HISTORY
First Year of Football........................................................................... 1913 All-Time Record..............................................................439-505-32 (.468) MVFC Championships (Last)........................................................5 (2009) NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (Last)........................................8 (2009)
TEAM INFORMATION
2015 Record.......................................................................................... 3-8 Home............................................................................................. 3-2 Road.............................................................................................. 0-6 MVFC (Finish)...............................................................................2-6 (9th) Basic Offensive Set........................................................................Multiple Basic Defensive Set.............................................................................. 4-3 Starters Returning/Lost.......................................................................14/11 Offense.......................................................................................... 6/5 Defense......................................................................................... 6/5 Special Teams............................................................................... 2/1 Lettermen Returning/Lost.................................................................. 48/25 Offense...............................................................................................24/11 Defense..................................................................................... 22/12 Special Teams............................................................................... 2/2
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Head Coach................................................................................... Nick Hill Alma Mater......................................................Southern Illinois, 2008 Record at SIU (Years)..........................................................0-0 (First) Career Record (Years)...............................................................Same Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/LBs..............Kraig Paulson Alma Mater................................................................. Montana, 1987 Offensive Coordinator / QBs................................................John Van Dam Wide Receivers....................................................................Ashton Aikens Alma Mater..........................................................Northwestern, 2005 Defensive Line....................................................................... Austin Flyger Alma Mater.............................................................. Augustana, 2004 Cornerbacks.............................................................................Carl Franks Alma Mater................................................................. Montana, 1994 Running Backs......................................................................... Nate Griffin Alma Mater................................................................................ Idaho Tight Ends / Special Teams....................................................... Jay Nunez Alma Mater..................................................................Pittsburg State Offensive Line.........................................................................Trevor Olson Alma Mater.......................................................Northern Illinois, 2011 Safeties................................................................................Marty Rodgers Alma Mater......................................................Southern Illinois, 2009 Director of Football Operations...............................Michael Williamson, Jr. Alma Mater.................................................Southeast Missouri, 2009 Graduate Assistant/Video Coordinator........................................Adam Fry Alma Mater...................................................Western Michigan, 2014
MEDIA SERVICES Associate Director/Football Contact...........................................John Lock Office Phone...............................................................(618) 453-7102 Cell Phone..................................................................(309) 333-0132 Email..........................................................................jtlock2@siu.edu Director/Assistant AD................................................................ Tom Weber Office Phone...............................................................(618) 453-7235 Cell Phone...................................................................(618) 528-1111 Email.................................................................... [email protected] Sports Information Fax.......................................................(618) 453-2648 Mailing Address.......................................................Saluki Media Services 127 Lingle Hall Carbondale, IL 62901 Twitter.................................................................................@SIU_Football Facebook..................................................... Facebook.com/SalukiFootball Website..............................................................................SIUSalukis.com
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SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT Saturday at Florida Atlantic Sept. 3
LOCATION Boca Raton, Fla. (FAU Stadium)
TIME 5 p.m.
Saturday vs. Southeast Missouri Sept. 10
Carbondale, Ill. (Saluki Stadium)
6 p.m.
Saturday Sept. 17
vs. Murray State (Family Weekend)
Carbondale, Ill. (Saluki Stadium)
6 p.m.
Saturday Sept. 24
Bye Week
Saturday at Northern Iowa * Oct. 1
Cedar Falls, Iowa (UNI-Dome)
4 p.m.
Saturday vs. South Dakota State * Oct. 8
Carbondale, Ill. (Saluki Stadium)
6 p.m.
Saturday at Illinois State * Oct. 15
Normal, Ill. (Hancock Stadium)
6 p.m.
Saturday Oct. 22
Carbondale, Ill. (Saluki Stadium)
2 p.m.
Saturday at Missouri State * Oct. 29
Springfield, Mo. (Plaster Stadium)
2 p.m.
Saturday vs. South Dakota * Nov. 5
Carbondale, Ill. (Saluki Stadium)
2 p.m.
Saturday at Youngstown State * Nov. 12
Youngstown, Ohio (Stambaugh Stadium)
11 a.m.
Saturday vs. Western Illinois * Nov. 19
Carbondale, Ill. (Saluki Stadium)
2 p.m.
vs. Indiana State * (Homecoming)
Home games in bold. *Denotes Missouri Valley Football Conference game. All times Central and subject to change.
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2016 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FOOTBALL Pos. Player Ht. Wt. Class RB Daquan Isom 5-8 172 So. WR Jimmy Jones 5-9 179 So. WR Israel Lamprakes 5-11 180 Sr. OL Austin Olsen 6-5 302 Jr. WR Billy Reed 6-1 203 Sr. OL Reid Sealby 6-3 267 Sr.
OL TE QB OL OL
Garrett Clark Adam Fuehne Mark Iannotti Jake Notario Ethan Wirth
6-3 6-7 6-2 6-4 6-7
285 257 227 333 283
GR GR GR Ret. GR
Pos. Player Ht. Wt. Class LB Chase Allen 6-3 240 Sr. DE Leonard Garron 6-2 251 Sr. LB Markese Jackson 5-11 218 Jr. S Ryan Neal 6-2 185 Jr. DL Khari Waithe-Alexander 6-2 255 Jr. CB Jefferson Vea 6-2 185 So. S NT S S LB
D.J. Cameron Raysean Golden Kenny James Anthony Thompson Brandon Williams
6-1 6-0 5-10 6-1 6-5
194 295 204 208 254
GR GR TR GR GR
Pos. LS K
Player Josh Jahnke Austin Johnson
Ht. 5-11 5-11
Wt. 180 184
Class Jr. Sr.
P
Derek Mathewson
5-11
193
GR
Pos. NT FB QB WR P LB DL RB
Player TJ Beelen Hans Carmien Matt DeSomer Darrell James Nicholas Neidig Withney Simon Dakota Upchurch Cameron Walter
Ht. 6-2 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-3 5-10 6-5 5-8
Wt. 285 233 186 186 210 215 277 195
Class Sr. Jr. So. So. Jr. So. Jr. Jr.
Offensive Starters Returning 2015 Stats/Notes Second-team All-MVFC as return specialist...MVFC All-Newcomer team... MVFC All-Newcomer...Team-best six touchdown catches...Avg 5 rpg, 62 ypg in six MVFC games Granted 6th year of elig. (missed 2011 & 12 due to injury)...9 starts, 31 rec., 381 yds in 2015 Started all 11G at left tackle...MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week after SIU beat Missouri St. First-team All-MVFC...SIU’s leading receiver...805 rec. yards (5th in SIU single-season history) Started final 5G on offensive line...MVFC All-Academic Team. Two-time MVFC Newcomer of the Week...Ranked 7th nationally in all-purpose yards per game Offensive Starters Lost Started nine games...Voted teams Most Valuable Off. Linemen by teammates Second-team All-MVFC...Started all 11G...25 rec. for 351 yards and 2 TDs...FA signing of Detroit Lions National leader in total offense...9th in Nat’l POY voting...First-team All-MVFC Retired from football due to lingering knee injuries...Hon. mention All-MVFC...Started 10G First-team All-MVFC...Started all 11G...MVFC Off. Lineman of the Week after game at Indiana Defensive Starters Returning 2015 Stats/Notes Second-team All-MVFC...Third in MVFC in tackles per game (10.9)...10+ tackles 7 times Special Teams POW after 2 blocked kicks, 10 tackles in second half vs. Youngstown State. Transition from OLB to DE for 2016...Started 6G at OLB in 2015...33 tackles, 6 TFL & 1 sack Started 10 games...Third on team with 89 tackles...7th in MVFC in tackles per game (8.9) Started all 11G at CB...Moving to S in 2016 (also played S in 2014)...Fifth on team with 60 tackles Started 9G on DL...35 tackles, 5 TFL and three sacks...Earned MVFC Academic Excellence Award MVFC All-Newcomer team...Started all 11G at CB...8th on team with 48 tackles...Broke up 8 passes Defensive Starters Lost Started all 11G, made 66 tackles...2 interceptions and broke up 5 passes...4th on team in tackles Started 10G...Recorded 38 tackles and four tackles for loss...Three QB hurries. Transfered to Ferris State...107 tackles, two interceptions returned for touchdowns Started 8G at safety..Made 55 tackles...Currently playing in the CFL for BC Hon. mention All-MVFC...MVFC Def. POW after win vs. #10 Liberty...9th in MVFC in TFL Special Teams Starters Returning 2015 Stats/Notes Both long and short snapper...2 tackles on punt coverage...Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award MVFC ST POW after 2-2 in win over #10 Liberty...14-22 on FGs and 43-45 on XPs Special Teams Starters Lost Honorable Mention All-MVFC...14th nationally in punting avg. (43.1)...9 punts of 50+ yards Other Notable Returners 2015 Stats/Notes Redshirted 2015 after season-ending injury in week 3...10 tackles, 1 TFL...9 career starts Served as team’s No. 1 fullback, primarily in a blocking role...TD rec. at Indiana...5 tackles on sp teams. Played in all 11G at WR...Triple threat (28 passing yards, 76 receiving yards, 111 rushing yards) 22 receptions for 326 yards and 2 touchdowns...Team-leading 14.8 yards per reception Team’s primary punter in 2014, DNP in 2015...6 punts of 50+, 13 i20 in 2014 Played as true freshman...10 tackles and 2 tackles for loss at SEMO...Played in nine games. Started final 3 games of the season...Played in all 11 games...26 tackles, 3.5 TFL and one sack Started 3G at running back...17 rushes, 72 yards and a TD...Rushed for 210 yds at MSU in 2014
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2016 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FOOTBALL HEAD COACH NICK HILL First Season at SIU (0-0) Southern Illinois, 2008
Southern Illinois University Director of Athletics Tommy Bell announced on December 23, 2015, that offensive coordinator Nick Hill has been promoted to head football coach. He becomes the 21st head coach in school history and only the fourth to lead his alma mater, joining Abe Martin, Bill O’Brien and Shawn Watson. “Nick Hill is one of the brightest and most creative minds in college football today,” said Bell. “He has a commanding presence among our team, a relentless work ethic, and a burning desire to rebuild Saluki Football.” Hill joined Southern’s staff in 2014 as the program’s quarterbacks coach. In his first season, Saluki QBs broke a school record for single-season touchdown passes with 29. First-year quarterback Mark Iannotti tied a school record with six touchdown passes in a win over Southeast Missouri State. Hill was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2015 and completely overhauled the team’s offense by installing his own version of the up-tempo, spread attack. The results were remarkable as Southern’s offense averaged 498 yards per game -- the second most in conference history. Under Hill’s guidance, the 2015 SIU offense led the conference and ranked
Year 2014 2015 2016
in the top-11 nationally in total offense, scoring offense and passing offense. Iannotti led the nation in total offense per game and was ninth in national Offensive Player of the Year voting. In the two years since Hill arrived on SIU’s staff, the Salukis have improved rushing yards per game by 46, passing yards per game by 67, total yards per game by 113, and points per game by seven. A native of nearby Du Quoin, Ill., Hill was one of the most prolific passers in school history during two seasons as SIU’s starting quarterback in 2006 and 2007, under head coach Jerry Kill. He recorded a 21-6 record as a starter and set single-season school records for passing yards and total offense in 2007. Among the highlights of his playing career were leading the team to a win over Indiana, marking the first time in conference history that a member school defeated a Big Ten opponent. He also guided Southern to three playoff wins, and the 2007 squad advanced to the national semifinals, the deepest playoff run for Saluki football since winning a national championship in 1983. Hill remains the school’s all-time leader in completion percentage (68.3).
my playing days for Coach Kill, and I know we can get there,” Hill said. “Coaching my alma mater is a dream come true. I love everything about this region and what it stands for, that bluecollar mentality. This is not my team. This is our team. Our program is going to invest in the community and make us proud on and off the field.” After graduating from Southern in 2007, Hill played six seasons of professional football. In the Arena Football League, he played for head coach Jay Gruden, who is currently the head coach of the NFL’s Washington Redskins. In addition to playing in the AFL, Hill signed free agent contracts with the Chicago Bears in 2008 and Green Bay Packers in 2012. Hill began his coaching career in 2013 as head coach at Carbondale High School. In his only season with the Terriers, he guided the program to an Illinois High School Association playoff berth. Hill resides in Carterville with his wife, Alicia, and their daughter, Skylar.
“I know what the blueprint looks like for our program to be successful, going back to
NICK HILL’S YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD
School Southern Illinois Southern Illinois Southern Illinois
Assignment Quarterbacks co-Off. Coordinator / QBs Head Coach
Overall 6-6 3-8 --
Conference 3-5 (t-7th) 2-6 (9th) --
As Head Coach at SIU: 0-0 (First Season)
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WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT NICK HILL Jerry Kill, Saluki Hall of Fame Coach: “I promise you Nick Hill will work day and night because he doesn’t want to let anyone down. Guys work better with a little chip on their shoulder. When I came there I had a little chip, and I surrounded myself with great staff, and he’ll do the same thing. He has a good model to work from. I think he’s learned a lot about coaching, based on what Southern’s offense accomplished last year. What people don’t realize is how many people he knows, from various pro leagues, to our guys at Minnesota and throughout college football. Nick will have a lot of people supporting him. He needs to enjoy today, and the bottom line is he has to go out-work people tomorrow. A lot of people weren’t fired up about me when I was hired. You get respect by winning football games, and to do that, you recruit good staff and good players. Nick can do that. He’s smarter than I was -- a dumb-ass country boy from Cheney, Kan.”
Carl Mauck, SIU Hall of Famer and 34year NFL playing and coaching veteran: “Nick has the characteristics you look for in an outstanding head coach. He’s levelheaded, but also has a lot of fire and energy. He knows what he wants at quarterback, which is the position that makes or breaks your team. He will recruit harder than anyone and will present himself well to recruits and their families. I’m confident that he can assemble a strong staff. He knows the area, he loves the school. I’m proud that he got the job and I’m excited for him and the program.” Deji Karim, Former SIU running back “Nick is a great leader because of the type of person he is. He’s smart, and his core beliefs and values inspire everyone around him to improve. He has great relationships with current and former players, and I truly believe he will get SIU back on the right track.”
Brandon Jacobs, Former Saluki running back, teammate, nine-year NFL veteran, and two-time Super Bowl champion “First of all, Nick is a great man, and that is a sign of a great coach. He’s just a good, solid dude; his character speaks for itself. I spoke to Nick during the process about his goals if he were to get this opportunity, and he is absolutely on the right track. Coach Kill recruited good, hard-working, shipyard guys. Nick is going to do the same thing. He’s not in this for a paycheck. He genuinely loves being around the guys. He’s in this to win, and his heart is in it. They will play their hearts out for him.”
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2016 QUICK FACTS
GENERAL INFORMATION COACHING STAFF Contact • John Lock • (309) 333-0132 (cell) • [email protected] • @jtlock2 QUICK FACTS
School...............................................................Southern Illinois University Location.............................................................................. Carbondale, Ill. Founded............................................................................................. 1869 Enrollment (Fall 2015)..................................................................... 17,292 Nickname.........................................................................................Salukis Colors............................................................................Maroon and White Affiliation................................................................. NCAA Division I (FCS) Conference............................................................Missouri Valley Football President................................................................................ Randy Dunn Director of Athletics.................................... Tommy Bell (Virginia Tech, ‘79) Athletic Trainer.................................................................Brandon Harthan Football Office Phone.........................................................(618) 453-3332 Ticket Office Phone............................................................(618) 453-2000
FACILITY INFORMATION
Stadium (Capacity)...............................................Saluki Stadium (15,000) First Season....................................................................................... 2010 Surface............................................................... FieldTurf Duraspine PRO Record.....................................................................................18-15 (.545) Press Box Phone................................................................(618) 453-1980
FOOTBALL HISTORY
First Year of Football........................................................................... 1913 All-Time Record..............................................................439-505-32 (.468) MVFC Championships (Last)........................................................5 (2009) NCAA FCS Playoff Appearances (Last)........................................8 (2009)
TEAM INFORMATION
2015 Record.......................................................................................... 3-8 Home............................................................................................. 3-2 Road.............................................................................................. 0-6 MVFC (Finish)...............................................................................2-6 (9th) Basic Offensive Set........................................................................Multiple Basic Defensive Set.............................................................................. 4-3 Starters Returning/Lost.......................................................................14/11 Offense.......................................................................................... 6/5 Defense......................................................................................... 6/5 Special Teams............................................................................... 2/1 Lettermen Returning/Lost.................................................................. 48/25 Offense...............................................................................................24/11 Defense..................................................................................... 22/12 Special Teams............................................................................... 2/2
2016 FOOTBALL STAFF
Head Coach................................................................................... Nick Hill Alma Mater......................................................Southern Illinois, 2008 Record at SIU (Years)..........................................................0-0 (First) Career Record (Years)...............................................................Same Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/LBs..............Kraig Paulson Alma Mater................................................................. Montana, 1987 Offensive Coordinator / QBs................................................John Van Dam Wide Receivers....................................................................Ashton Aikens Alma Mater..........................................................Northwestern, 2005 Defensive Line....................................................................... Austin Flyger Alma Mater.............................................................. Augustana, 2004 Cornerbacks.............................................................................Carl Franks Alma Mater................................................................. Montana, 1994 Running Backs......................................................................... Nate Griffin Alma Mater................................................................................ Idaho Tight Ends / Special Teams....................................................... Jay Nunez Alma Mater..................................................................Pittsburg State Offensive Line.........................................................................Trevor Olson Alma Mater.......................................................Northern Illinois, 2011 Safeties................................................................................Marty Rodgers Alma Mater......................................................Southern Illinois, 2009 Director of Football Operations...............................Michael Williamson, Jr. Alma Mater.................................................Southeast Missouri, 2009 Graduate Assistant/Video Coordinator........................................Adam Fry Alma Mater...................................................Western Michigan, 2014
MEDIA SERVICES Associate Director/Football Contact...........................................John Lock Office Phone...............................................................(618) 453-7102 Cell Phone..................................................................(309) 333-0132 Email..........................................................................jtlock2@siu.edu Director/Assistant AD................................................................ Tom Weber Office Phone...............................................................(618) 453-7235 Cell Phone...................................................................(618) 528-1111 Email.................................................................... [email protected] Sports Information Fax.......................................................(618) 453-2648 Mailing Address.......................................................Saluki Media Services 127 Lingle Hall Carbondale, IL 62901 Twitter.................................................................................@SIU_Football Facebook..................................................... Facebook.com/SalukiFootball Website..............................................................................SIUSalukis.com
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2016 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FOOTBALL
SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT Saturday at Florida Atlantic Sept. 3
LOCATION Boca Raton, Fla. (FAU Stadium)
TIME 5 p.m.
Saturday vs. Southeast Missouri Sept. 10
Carbondale, Ill. (Saluki Stadium)
6 p.m.
Saturday Sept. 17
vs. Murray State (Family Weekend)
Carbondale, Ill. (Saluki Stadium)
6 p.m.
Saturday Sept. 24
Bye Week
Saturday at Northern Iowa * Oct. 1
Cedar Falls, Iowa (UNI-Dome)
4 p.m.
Saturday vs. South Dakota State * Oct. 8
Carbondale, Ill. (Saluki Stadium)
6 p.m.
Saturday at Illinois State * Oct. 15
Normal, Ill. (Hancock Stadium)
6 p.m.
Saturday Oct. 22
Carbondale, Ill. (Saluki Stadium)
2 p.m.
Saturday at Missouri State * Oct. 29
Springfield, Mo. (Plaster Stadium)
2 p.m.
Saturday vs. South Dakota * Nov. 5
Carbondale, Ill. (Saluki Stadium)
2 p.m.
Saturday at Youngstown State * Nov. 12
Youngstown, Ohio (Stambaugh Stadium)
11 a.m.
Saturday vs. Western Illinois * Nov. 19
Carbondale, Ill. (Saluki Stadium)
2 p.m.
vs. Indiana State * (Homecoming)
Home games in bold. *Denotes Missouri Valley Football Conference game. All times Central and subject to change.
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2016 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FOOTBALL Pos. Player Ht. Wt. Class RB Daquan Isom 5-8 172 So. WR Jimmy Jones 5-9 179 So. WR Israel Lamprakes 5-11 180 Sr. OL Austin Olsen 6-5 302 Jr. WR Billy Reed 6-1 203 Sr. OL Reid Sealby 6-3 267 Sr.
OL TE QB OL OL
Garrett Clark Adam Fuehne Mark Iannotti Jake Notario Ethan Wirth
6-3 6-7 6-2 6-4 6-7
285 257 227 333 283
GR GR GR Ret. GR
Pos. Player Ht. Wt. Class LB Chase Allen 6-3 240 Sr. DE Leonard Garron 6-2 251 Sr. LB Markese Jackson 5-11 218 Jr. S Ryan Neal 6-2 185 Jr. DL Khari Waithe-Alexander 6-2 255 Jr. CB Jefferson Vea 6-2 185 So. S NT S S LB
D.J. Cameron Raysean Golden Kenny James Anthony Thompson Brandon Williams
6-1 6-0 5-10 6-1 6-5
194 295 204 208 254
GR GR TR GR GR
Pos. LS K
Player Josh Jahnke Austin Johnson
Ht. 5-11 5-11
Wt. 180 184
Class Jr. Sr.
P
Derek Mathewson
5-11
193
GR
Pos. NT FB QB WR P LB DL RB
Player TJ Beelen Hans Carmien Matt DeSomer Darrell James Nicholas Neidig Withney Simon Dakota Upchurch Cameron Walter
Ht. 6-2 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-3 5-10 6-5 5-8
Wt. 285 233 186 186 210 215 277 195
Class Sr. Jr. So. So. Jr. So. Jr. Jr.
Offensive Starters Returning 2015 Stats/Notes Second-team All-MVFC as return specialist...MVFC All-Newcomer team... MVFC All-Newcomer...Team-best six touchdown catches...Avg 5 rpg, 62 ypg in six MVFC games Granted 6th year of elig. (missed 2011 & 12 due to injury)...9 starts, 31 rec., 381 yds in 2015 Started all 11G at left tackle...MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week after SIU beat Missouri St. First-team All-MVFC...SIU’s leading receiver...805 rec. yards (5th in SIU single-season history) Started final 5G on offensive line...MVFC All-Academic Team. Two-time MVFC Newcomer of the Week...Ranked 7th nationally in all-purpose yards per game Offensive Starters Lost Started nine games...Voted teams Most Valuable Off. Linemen by teammates Second-team All-MVFC...Started all 11G...25 rec. for 351 yards and 2 TDs...FA signing of Detroit Lions National leader in total offense...9th in Nat’l POY voting...First-team All-MVFC Retired from football due to lingering knee injuries...Hon. mention All-MVFC...Started 10G First-team All-MVFC...Started all 11G...MVFC Off. Lineman of the Week after game at Indiana Defensive Starters Returning 2015 Stats/Notes Second-team All-MVFC...Third in MVFC in tackles per game (10.9)...10+ tackles 7 times Special Teams POW after 2 blocked kicks, 10 tackles in second half vs. Youngstown State. Transition from OLB to DE for 2016...Started 6G at OLB in 2015...33 tackles, 6 TFL & 1 sack Started 10 games...Third on team with 89 tackles...7th in MVFC in tackles per game (8.9) Started all 11G at CB...Moving to S in 2016 (also played S in 2014)...Fifth on team with 60 tackles Started 9G on DL...35 tackles, 5 TFL and three sacks...Earned MVFC Academic Excellence Award MVFC All-Newcomer team...Started all 11G at CB...8th on team with 48 tackles...Broke up 8 passes Defensive Starters Lost Started all 11G, made 66 tackles...2 interceptions and broke up 5 passes...4th on team in tackles Started 10G...Recorded 38 tackles and four tackles for loss...Three QB hurries. Transfered to Ferris State...107 tackles, two interceptions returned for touchdowns Started 8G at safety..Made 55 tackles...Currently playing in the CFL for BC Hon. mention All-MVFC...MVFC Def. POW after win vs. #10 Liberty...9th in MVFC in TFL Special Teams Starters Returning 2015 Stats/Notes Both long and short snapper...2 tackles on punt coverage...Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award MVFC ST POW after 2-2 in win over #10 Liberty...14-22 on FGs and 43-45 on XPs Special Teams Starters Lost Honorable Mention All-MVFC...14th nationally in punting avg. (43.1)...9 punts of 50+ yards Other Notable Returners 2015 Stats/Notes Redshirted 2015 after season-ending injury in week 3...10 tackles, 1 TFL...9 career starts Served as team’s No. 1 fullback, primarily in a blocking role...TD rec. at Indiana...5 tackles on sp teams. Played in all 11G at WR...Triple threat (28 passing yards, 76 receiving yards, 111 rushing yards) 22 receptions for 326 yards and 2 touchdowns...Team-leading 14.8 yards per reception Team’s primary punter in 2014, DNP in 2015...6 punts of 50+, 13 i20 in 2014 Played as true freshman...10 tackles and 2 tackles for loss at SEMO...Played in nine games. Started final 3 games of the season...Played in all 11 games...26 tackles, 3.5 TFL and one sack Started 3G at running back...17 rushes, 72 yards and a TD...Rushed for 210 yds at MSU in 2014
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2016 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FOOTBALL HEAD COACH NICK HILL First Season at SIU (0-0) Southern Illinois, 2008
Southern Illinois University Director of Athletics Tommy Bell announced on December 23, 2015, that offensive coordinator Nick Hill has been promoted to head football coach. He becomes the 21st head coach in school history and only the fourth to lead his alma mater, joining Abe Martin, Bill O’Brien and Shawn Watson. “Nick Hill is one of the brightest and most creative minds in college football today,” said Bell. “He has a commanding presence among our team, a relentless work ethic, and a burning desire to rebuild Saluki Football.” Hill joined Southern’s staff in 2014 as the program’s quarterbacks coach. In his first season, Saluki QBs broke a school record for single-season touchdown passes with 29. First-year quarterback Mark Iannotti tied a school record with six touchdown passes in a win over Southeast Missouri State. Hill was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2015 and completely overhauled the team’s offense by installing his own version of the up-tempo, spread attack. The results were remarkable as Southern’s offense averaged 498 yards per game -- the second most in conference history. Under Hill’s guidance, the 2015 SIU offense led the conference and ranked
Year 2014 2015 2016
in the top-11 nationally in total offense, scoring offense and passing offense. Iannotti led the nation in total offense per game and was ninth in national Offensive Player of the Year voting. In the two years since Hill arrived on SIU’s staff, the Salukis have improved rushing yards per game by 46, passing yards per game by 67, total yards per game by 113, and points per game by seven. A native of nearby Du Quoin, Ill., Hill was one of the most prolific passers in school history during two seasons as SIU’s starting quarterback in 2006 and 2007, under head coach Jerry Kill. He recorded a 21-6 record as a starter and set single-season school records for passing yards and total offense in 2007. Among the highlights of his playing career were leading the team to a win over Indiana, marking the first time in conference history that a member school defeated a Big Ten opponent. He also guided Southern to three playoff wins, and the 2007 squad advanced to the national semifinals, the deepest playoff run for Saluki football since winning a national championship in 1983. Hill remains the school’s all-time leader in completion percentage (68.3).
my playing days for Coach Kill, and I know we can get there,” Hill said. “Coaching my alma mater is a dream come true. I love everything about this region and what it stands for, that bluecollar mentality. This is not my team. This is our team. Our program is going to invest in the community and make us proud on and off the field.” After graduating from Southern in 2007, Hill played six seasons of professional football. In the Arena Football League, he played for head coach Jay Gruden, who is currently the head coach of the NFL’s Washington Redskins. In addition to playing in the AFL, Hill signed free agent contracts with the Chicago Bears in 2008 and Green Bay Packers in 2012. Hill began his coaching career in 2013 as head coach at Carbondale High School. In his only season with the Terriers, he guided the program to an Illinois High School Association playoff berth. Hill resides in Carterville with his wife, Alicia, and their daughter, Skylar.
“I know what the blueprint looks like for our program to be successful, going back to
NICK HILL’S YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD
School Southern Illinois Southern Illinois Southern Illinois
Assignment Quarterbacks co-Off. Coordinator / QBs Head Coach
Overall 6-6 3-8 --
Conference 3-5 (t-7th) 2-6 (9th) --
As Head Coach at SIU: 0-0 (First Season)
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Postseason
2016 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FOOTBALL
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT NICK HILL Jerry Kill, Saluki Hall of Fame Coach: “I promise you Nick Hill will work day and night because he doesn’t want to let anyone down. Guys work better with a little chip on their shoulder. When I came there I had a little chip, and I surrounded myself with great staff, and he’ll do the same thing. He has a good model to work from. I think he’s learned a lot about coaching, based on what Southern’s offense accomplished last year. What people don’t realize is how many people he knows, from various pro leagues, to our guys at Minnesota and throughout college football. Nick will have a lot of people supporting him. He needs to enjoy today, and the bottom line is he has to go out-work people tomorrow. A lot of people weren’t fired up about me when I was hired. You get respect by winning football games, and to do that, you recruit good staff and good players. Nick can do that. He’s smarter than I was -- a dumb-ass country boy from Cheney, Kan.”
Carl Mauck, SIU Hall of Famer and 34year NFL playing and coaching veteran: “Nick has the characteristics you look for in an outstanding head coach. He’s levelheaded, but also has a lot of fire and energy. He knows what he wants at quarterback, which is the position that makes or breaks your team. He will recruit harder than anyone and will present himself well to recruits and their families. I’m confident that he can assemble a strong staff. He knows the area, he loves the school. I’m proud that he got the job and I’m excited for him and the program.” Deji Karim, Former SIU running back “Nick is a great leader because of the type of person he is. He’s smart, and his core beliefs and values inspire everyone around him to improve. He has great relationships with current and former players, and I truly believe he will get SIU back on the right track.”
Brandon Jacobs, Former Saluki running back, teammate, nine-year NFL veteran, and two-time Super Bowl champion “First of all, Nick is a great man, and that is a sign of a great coach. He’s just a good, solid dude; his character speaks for itself. I spoke to Nick during the process about his goals if he were to get this opportunity, and he is absolutely on the right track. Coach Kill recruited good, hard-working, shipyard guys. Nick is going to do the same thing. He’s not in this for a paycheck. He genuinely loves being around the guys. He’s in this to win, and his heart is in it. They will play their hearts out for him.”
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