EIU-SIU

[skinny_uncle]

EIU draws first blood on a 32 yard field goal at the 10:14 mark of the first quarter.
:mad:

[Saluki_man]

SIU TD 7-3 SIU

[skinny_uncle]

Salukis score on a Whitlock TD at the 1:03 markd of the first quarter. 7-3 SIU
:)

[GASIUalum]

EIU punts after an 18 play drive that yields no points. The result of the punt is a touchback

[Saluki_man]

Wow, an 18 play drive for EIU and they don't come away with points. Converted 4 3rd downs on the drive.

[Chi Panther]

GO SIU!!!

[GASIUalum]

SIU runs 3 plays for 3 yards and will be forced to punt.
EIU will take over at their 38 after a 39 yard punt.

[GASIUalum]

Jon Hamm sacks the EIU qb on 3rd and 2 and forces a EIU punt.
Turner returns the ball 6 yards to SIU's 11.

[GASIUalum]

Sambursky fumbles on his own 12 yard line.
EIU takes over there.

[GASIUalum]

EIU loses 4 yards total, had a td wiped out by ineligible receiver.
the FG is blocked from 33 yards.
EIU's kicker is tackled at the 28.

[Saluki_man]

EIU has a FG blocked, and SIU gets the ball back at the 27.

[skinny_uncle]

FG try by EIU blocked.
Red zone D holds again!

[Chi Panther]

sounds like SIU is dodging bullets....

[GASIUalum]

3 and out on a dropped pass on 3rd down.
EIU gets the ball back on their own 40.

[GASIUalum]

EIU will be forced to punt with 45 seconds left.
touchback.

[GASIUalum]

SIU leads at half, 7-3.

[skinny_uncle]

EIU controlling clock but can't put points on the board. Salukis need to make some adjustments at half.

[GASIUalum]

165-96 EIU leads in total yards
20:19 to 9:41 T.O.P. for EIU

[skinny_uncle]

I'm seeing a lot of Maroon in the stands in Chucktown.
:)

[GASIUalum]

750-1000 is the estimate.

[GASIUalum]

SIU gets the ball to start the 2nd half at their own 23.

[GASIUalum]

SIU scores a TD
Arkee from 5 yards out.
77 yard drive and 4:26 of time eaten up
14-3 SIU

[skinny_uncle]

Nice looking drive to start the second half.
Whitlock 5 yard TD.
77 yard drive.
14-3, Salukis.
:D

[GASIUalum]

EIU with a nice return to their own 49.

[Chi Panther]

Whitlock is a stud!!!!

[skinny_uncle]

If Lafayette holds on to their lead, the Dawgs might be hosting next week.
:)

[GASIUalum]

EIU receiver drops the ball at the SIU 25.
sounds to be afraid of contact.
EIU punts the ball to the SIU 1.

[Chi Panther]

EIU receiver drops the ball at the SIU 25.
sounds to be afraid of contact.
EIU punts the ball to the SIU 1.

time for a healthy dose of Whitlock

[GASIUalum]

SIU drives 50 yards to midfield but are forced to punt into the wind.
EIU takes over at their own 37.

[Chi Panther]

its ok....keep your defense fresh moving the ball....

[GASIUalum]

SIU has had the ball for most of the quarter, i would say at least 9 minutes.

[GASIUalum]

end of the 3rd quarter.
EIU ball, 1st and 10 at the SIU 14
SIU 14-3

[skinny_uncle]

End of third.
Still 14-3.
Salukis have the wind in the fourth quarter.

[GASIUalum]

SIU recovers a fumble on their own 23.
where did this defense come from?

edit: nevermind, EIU gets the ball back according to the Patriot League officials.
2nd down

[Saluki_man]

What the heck is going on with these officials, can they make up their mind on whose ball it is??

[GASIUalum]

EIU will attempt a 34 yard kick and the kick is good
14-6 SIU

[skinny_uncle]

EIU 34 yard FG into the wind.
Nice kick.
14-6
Too bad the fall was ruled dead on that fumble.

[GASIUalum]

onside kick is touched illegally
SIU ball at the EIU 45.

[skinny_uncle]

EIU tries onside kick that goes out of bounds.
Saluki ball on the 45

[GASIUalum]

SIU will attempt a 38 yard FG from Craig Coffin.
it's no good
14-6 SIU

[GASIUalum]

EIU gets 4 yards on their 3 plays, and will rugby punt the ball back to SIU.
but they fake it, and the punter throws a terrible pass.
SIU gets the ball back deep in EIU territory

[skinny_uncle]

EIU tries a fake punt.
Incomplete pass.
Salukis take over on downs.

[Pantherpower]

Hang in there Salukis!!

[skinny_uncle]

Whitlock with third TD
21-6
5:33 to go

[GASIUalum]

Arkee with his 3rd TD of the game.
21-6 SIU.
5:33 left

[Saluki_man]

Whitlock gets a TD. SIU now up 21-6

5:33 left in the fourth

[Chi Panther]

Keep running whitlock....and tick tick tick - tick tick tick

[GASIUalum]

EIU gets the ball on their own 20

[GASIUalum]

SIU sacks the EIU qb on 4th and 7.
SIU gets the ball back with 2:49 left on their own 45.

[GASIUalum]

SIU will be forced to punt with about a minute left from midfield.
EIU starts at their own 15
1:07 to play.

[GASIUalum]

SIU interecepts a pass and will advance to the 2nd round!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
21-6 SIU final.

[Saluki_man]

INT EIU, that going to be it for the panthers.

[Saluki_man]

Its official, SIU wins it 21-6.

[JMU Duke Dog]

I am too lazy to go find a bracket. :o Who are the potential opponents for SIU in the second round?

[skinny_uncle]

Third time is the charm.
Dawgs win!

[GASIUalum]

I am too lazy to go find a bracket. :o Who are the potential opponents for SIU in the second round?

App State or Lafayette.
Lafayette would be a home game, APp State would be at Boone

[skinny_uncle]

I am too lazy to go find a bracket. :o Who are the potential opponents for SIU in the second round?
Lafayette or App. State
202-20 in their game last I heard

[Pantherpower]

Way to represent the Gateway, Salukis!!!!!

[Saluki_man]

I am too lazy to go find a bracket. :o Who are the potential opponents for SIU in the second round?

The winner of App St and Laf. If Lafayette wins the game is in Carbondale.

[JMU Duke Dog]

App State or Lafayette.
Lafayette would be a home game, APp State would be at Boone

So I assume all you SIU fans are now Lafayette fans for the remainder of their game with Appalachian State.

[GASIUalum]

So I assume all you SIU fans are now Lafayette fans for the remainder of their game with Appalachian State.

absolutely :)
go Leopards :hurray:

[windwalker]

Congrats dogs...

sorry panters....

[JMU Duke Dog]

It looks like Southern Illinois will be playing Appalachian State in Boone next Saturday. Good luck to both teams!