TWAS The Night Of Christmas 2011

My annual sports-spin on Clement Moore's classic "Twas The Night Before Christmas".

Enjoy...

Jackson hires Brent Eckley as new football coach

The Jackson Indians have a new head football coach with the hiring of Brent Eckley.

Coach Eckley comes last coached at Union high school near St. Louis where he posted a 62-18 record in seven years.

He took Union to the playoffs six of the last seven years.  There is no questioning his win-loss record Eckley is 101-32 in his career.

Tthe Iowa native played college football at William Penn.

Girls Holiday Classic has new title sponsor

An excited tournament director Mark Ruark called tonight to tell me the Girls Holiday Classic has signed Kelso Supply as it's new title sponsor.

A couple weeks ago Mark said if a title sponsor was not found the tournament could come to an end or at least take on a smaller feel (move to an area high school instead of the Show Me Center).

The newly named Kelso Supply Girls Holiday Classic begins Tuesday.

"Christmas came early this year", Ruark said.

Sports Headlines for Friday December 16th

• Missouri Tigers basketball team is red hot under first year head coach Frank Haith
  Off to a perfect start and top ten ranking something special could be brewing in Columbia.

• North Carolina Tar Heels (7-5) at Missouri Tigers (7-5)
  The MU football team is less than two weeks from playing North Carolina in the Independence Bowl.

• St. Louis Rams (2-9)  vs Cincinnati Bengals (7-6)
  The Rams host a desperate Bengals team needing victories to keep playoff hope alive
  A Bengals perspective

Highlights the NFL doesn't want you to see

Interesting article written by Reed Albergotti of the Wall Street Journal about NFL video we rarely see from the "All 22" angle

The Footage The NFL Won't Show You

I would love to have the option of running highlights during my sportscast from the "All 22" angle.  It would give fans a greater understanding of what is actually happening on a play.

In the article Charlie Casserly, former NFL General Manager and member of the NFL Competition Committee, suggests releasing the video from the "All 22" angle would be detrimental.

"It would open players and teams up to a level of criticism far beyond the current hum of talk radio," said Casserly.

I won't argue and say Casserly is completely wrong, but let me go a step further, I believe it would create a more knowledgeable  fanbase. It might even quell the "hum" on sports talk radio, at least the noise coming from those in the without anything intelligent to add to the conversation.



  

The next great mascot of the NHL?

Kili Senegal Parrot Playing Air Hockey Trick

2011 OVC Soccer Tournament is set

2011 OHIO VALLEY CONFERENC SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP

First Round – Thursday, Nov. 3 – Cape Girardeau, Mo.

#3 UT Martin vs. #6 Eastern Illinois – 4 p.m. (OVCSports.TV)

#4 Murray State vs. #5 Morehead State – 7 p.m. (OVCSports.TV)

Semifinals – Friday, Nov. 4 – Cape Girardeau, Mo.

#2 Eastern Kentucky vs. #3 UT Martin/#6 Eastern Illinois winner – 4 p.m. (OVCSports.TV)

#1 Southeast Missouri vs. #4 Murray State/#5 Morehead State winner – 7 p.m. (OVCSports.TV)

Championship – Sunday, Nov. 6 – Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Championship – 1 p.m. (OVCSports.TV)

2011 Tournament Bracket

Publish Post

Saturday SEMO Men's basketball scrimmage

Before heading over to the SEMO football game Saturday against Austin Peay Redhawks fans can take a look at the men's basketball team.  The intrasquad scrimmage begins at 10:30 am.

I am anxious to see former Sikeston star Michael Porter on the court...Most are expecting big things from him this season.

2011-12 SEMO Men's Media Guide

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - Get a sneak peek at the 2011-12 Southeast Missouri men's basketball team when it holds its first live intrasquad scrimmage Saturday. The scrimmage is set for 10:30 a.m., CT, at the Show Me Center.

Southeast, which officially began practice on Oct. 14, tips off its season at Missouri on Nov. 11. 

Baseball's Dirty Little Secret

I found this fascinating.

 

Jackson native Grant Ressel battling to remain Mizzou starter

Grant Ressel

Former Jackson Indian Grant Ressel, the one time All-American kicker at Mizzou, now finds himself in a battle to remain the starter.

Ressel and junior Trey Barrow are now listed at the top of the Missouri Tigers depth chart.

Ressel has struggled this season making only seven of  thirteen field goals (he's missed four of his last five).
The drop off has been staggering after Grant missed only three his first two seasons in Columbia (making 43 of 46).

"I think first of all he is a great kid and he's been through a difficult time", said head coach Gary Pinkel. "He hasn't fixed it yet and we'll deal with him internally."

Week #3 NFL TV Schedule for KFVS, KBSI

NFL Schedule for KFVS and KBSI for Sunday September 25th & October 2nd.






Sunday September 25th
12:00 pm  KBSI  NY Giants @ Philadelphia
  3:15 pm  KBSI Green Bay @ Chicago
  3:00 pm  KFVS Baltimore @ St. Louis

Sunday October 2nd
12:00 pm  KBSI  Washington @ St. Louis
12:00 pm  KFVS  Tennessee @ Cleveland
  3:00 pm  KFVS Denver @ Green Bay

Week #2 NFL TV Schedule for KFVS, KBSI

NFL Schedule for KFVS and KBSI for Sunday September 18th, 25th.






Sunday September 18th
12:00 pm KBSI Chicago @ New Orleans
12:00 pm KFVS Kansas City @ Detroit
  3:00 pm KFVS San Diego @ New England

Sunday September 25th
12:00 pm  KBSI  NY Giants @ Philadelphia
  3:00 pm  KBSI Green Bay @ Chicago
  3:00 pm  KFVS Baltimore @ St. Louis

This would fire-up the Hot Stove League!

Talk of Cincinnati Reds GM Walt Jocketty heading to Chicago to take over the Cubs is expected.  Jocketty is regarded as one of the better general managers in the game.  He has a knack of taking teams with lower payrolls and fielding contenders (St. Louis, Cincinnati).

Just for a second image him in charge of rebuilding the big-market-deep-pocket Chicago Cubs. In a word...scary (if you are a fan of a team other than the Cubs).  It might not happen overnight but I don't think the wait for a perennial contender at Wrigley Field would be a long.

According to a Chicago Sun Times article a Cubs team run by Jocketty might entice the likes of manager Tony LaRussa and the games best hitter Albert Pujols.

I think the Cubs / Cardinals rivalry has flamed out a little the past couple of years, replaced by bitterness with Cincinnati & Milwaukee, but a Jocketty-LaRussa-Pujols move to the Windy City would blow the rivalry into an inferno.

www.suntimes.com

I will never forget

I will never forget.

I didn't think this day (ten year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our country) would be so tough to handle. I'm just a few hours into the day and it's all I can think about...flooded with emotions and memories.  I can not image the hell those who lost loved one's or experienced the horrors first hand must be going through...now, the past decade or will suffer the rest of their lives.

I thank those who, so selflessly, put their life on the line to help others.

Jack Buck 911 Poem

Korey Lindsey update and Chase Coffman waived

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Arizona Cardinals claim former Southern Illinois Saluki defensive back Korey Lindsey off waivers from the Cincinnati Bengals.

Korey was drafted in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Lindsey and his Arizona Cardinals make a trip into St. Louis to play the Rams November 27th.

Former Missouri Tigers tight end Chase Coffman was waived Sunday by Cincinnati. Coffman was the Bengals third round pick in 2009. He played in six games for the Bengals catching three passes for 30 yards.

Copyright KFVS 2011. All rights reserved.

Former Saluki Korey Lindsey waived by Cincinnati

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Saturday is cut-down day in the NFL as teams decrease their roster to 53 players.

Former Southern Illinois University Saluki defensive back Korey Lindsey is waived by the Cincinnati Bengals. He is eligible to be signed to the Bengals practice squad if he clears waivers and is not signed by another team.

Lindsey was Cincinnati's seventh round pick in this past springs NFL draft.

Copyright 2011 KFVS. All rights reserved.

SEMO prepares for rival SIU

Saturday SEMO hosts rival SIU at newly renovated Houck Stadium.  The Salukis enter ranked #17 and looking for a bit of revenge after falling to Southeast last season in Carbondale.

You can watch the game live on WQWQ The Heartlands CW or streaming live at www.kfvs12.com.

1999 Rams - A Look Back

I flipped on the NFL Network the other day and Torry Holt was talking about his former team and how things may go for the Rams this season.  It made me (the optimist) have faith the Bengals could catch lightning in a bottle as the Rams did in 1999 and roll to a unforgettable season.

Had to believe it has been 12 years since San Diego Chargers defensive back Rodney Harrison helped usher in the Kurt Warner era and the Greatest Show On Turf.

Former Ste. Genevieve QB Kory Faulkner in unfamiliar territory

One of the top high school quarterbacks in the area in recent years, Ste. Genevieve's Kory Faulkner threw for nearly 9-thousand yards and tossed 102 touchdown passes.

Now a redshirt sophomore at SIU Kory is, at the moment, working on his patience instead of putting up video game-like numbers.

Former Saluki Korey Lindsey survives first round of cuts

Former SIU Saluki Korey Lindsey survives the first round of cuts by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Saturday Cincinnati dropped six players off it's roster.

His senior season in Carbondale Lindsey recorded 41 tackles, picked off one pass and was part of seven pass break-ups.

Should Lindsey stick with the Bengals he would join running backs Brandon Jacobs (NY Giants), Deji Karim (Jacksonville) and  linebacker Bart Scott (NY Jets) as former Salukis currently on NFL rosters.

courtesy: WXIX

Salukis look to rebound after disappointing 2010

Last year was a huge disappointment for SIU on the football field.  The Salukis finished 5-6...posting their first losing season since 2002.

As we approach the 2011 there is a level confidence rolling through Carbondale.  Paul McIntosh is named starter after beating out junior QB Kory Faulkner (Ste. Genevieve, MO) and Northern Illinois transfer A.J. Hill (Du Quoin, IL). Hill is the younger brother of former Saluki quarterback Nick Hill.

Salukis open the season Saturday September 3rd at rival SEMO.  The Redhawks pulled of a come-from-behind upset victory last year in Carbondale.  It was only the fourth regular season home loss for SIU since 2003.

SIU @ SEMO Football game to air on WQWQ

Good news for SIU / SEMO football fans not able to attend the season opener Saturday September 3rd. The game will air live on The Heartlands CW (WQWQ) beginning at 6:00 pm.

For those not able to get WQWQ the game is also available streaming live at www.kfvs12.com.

KFVS 12 Webcast link

Where to find the Heartlands CW

Remember Danny Almonte?

It's hard to believe it's been a decade since the Little League World Series / Danny Almonte scandal.  Once again proving a point why when something goes wrong for kids an adult is usually to blame.

Almonte appeared to be destined for Cooperstown, but ultimately never got a shot at the Big Leagues.  In the spring of 2007 he did resurface with the Southern Illinois Miners (albeit briefly) of the independent Frontier League.  Alomnte made half a dozen starts for the Miners in the teams inaugural season posting a 5.28 ERA and 0-1 record.

He was taken advantage of in 2001 and probably by the Miners in 2007.
Southern Illinois gave him a shot at pro baseball. If they caught lightning in a bottle and he panned out on the mound (both benefited), if not then the Miners received free publicity for the new organization.
The got it on a national level.

Sports Illustrated (Almonte mentioned at bottom of the article)

The signing of Almonte proved to be a savvy move.

 "Where is Danny Almonte", or "What ever happened to that  former Little League kid Danny Almonte". Questions I hear often from fans at Miners home games.

USA Today story about the Danny Almonte scandal

UFL appears to be on life support

I really hate to hear the UFL (United Football League) is struggling.  By no means did I think it would supplant the NFL as the top pro football league in the country, but I thought it would at least catch on and be a respectable "minor league".

If you haven't watched any of the leagues games or payed attention to the UFL it's worth checking out.

http://www.ufl-football.com/

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The struggling United Football League will
move ahead with four franchises instead of five and play a
condensed regular-season schedule starting Sept. 15.
      The second-tier pro league announced Wednesday that the Hartford
Colonials have suspended operations. That leaves the UFL with teams
in Omaha, Neb., Norfolk, Va., Las Vegas and Sacramento, Calif.
      Each team will play six regular-season games instead of eight,
with three at home and three on the road. The top two teams will
play a championship game.
      The UFL has lost more than $100 million it its first two years.
      The UFL said last month that it would push back the start of the
season a month, fueling speculation that the league would fold.
     
      (Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)

Miner league baseball team to set national attendance record

This story makes me proud to say I am from the Dayton, Ohio area.  The Miami Valley (the Dayton region as it's called) catches a lot of grief with many belittling the city and some suggesting it's not a great sports town.

Like many cities in the Midwest it's facing tough times following the loss of much of it's manufacturing jobs.  The biggest punch to the gut being the automobile plant closings.

I am only able to make a couple of trips "home" each year but can honestly say it's one of the better sports towns I have visited.  The Daytonians are passionate about the Cincinnati Reds, Ohio State Buckeyes, Bengals & Browns, the minor league hockey team and the Dayton Dragons.

Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to see a game at 5th Field but everyone I have talked with about the Dragons says watching a one of their home game should be on your "bucket list".  It looks like it might take a lifetime to get a ticket.

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - The Class A Dayton Dragons have used an old-fashioned business model to set a modern-day record.

The Cincinnati Reds' farm club has packed its 7,230-seat stadium since it opened in 2000. When they return from a road trip next Saturday, the Dragons will set a record with their 815th consecutive sellout.

It'll pass the Portland Trail Blazers' mark for a sports franchise in North America. The mark is a matter of pride in the southwest Ohio city, which has gone through tough economic times. The club's executives have kept the streak going by being passionate about their fans and their employees.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)

SEMO Facing elimination

Here we go again...It's becoming the norm for SEMO baseball.  The Redhawks are facing elimination in the OVC Baseball Tournament after just one game played.

The Redhawks have lost six straight tournament games and haven't won a game since beating Tennessee Tech 8-4 in Paducah during the 2008 OVC Tournament.

Southeast faces UT Martin at 11:00 am.  Winner plays at 3pm, loser goes home.
The sixth seeded Skyhawks enter with some momentum after posting the programs first (ever) OVC Tournament victory with the win Thursday over Eastern Kentucky.

Looks like it could rain today in Jackson. Forecast calls for a 10% chance of rain with a high temperature of 74 and sunny.  I'm no weather guy, but it looks like they missed this one.

OVC Baseball Tournament

A big win for the UT Martin Skyhawks baseball team today in the OVC Tournament knocking off Eastern Kentucky 6-2. It was the programs first ever OVC Tournament victory. 

This is only the programs second appearance in the Tournament. They previously qualifield in 1996 and were sent home after back-to-back losess to Austin Peay (16-1) and Morehead State (6-4).

The Skyhawks will play Friday morning at 11:00 am.

Up next.... (2) SEMO vs (3) Jacksonville State at 3:00 pm.

Murray State in search of new men's hoop coach

After all the speculation this week it becomes official Billy Kennedy takes the same position at Texas A&M. Kennedy was an  assistant with the Aggies during the 1990-91 season.

Kennedy took over at Murray State in 2006 and in five seasons posted a 107-53 record. His first three season the Racers finished second in the OVC and won the title the past two.

Ironically Kennedy's departure comes just days after announcing his contract extension with Murray State.

In a conference call with media Athletics Director Allen Ward had nothing but positive things to say about his former coach.

"I want to congratulate Coach Kennedy for the opportunity he's getting at Texas A&M," said Ward. "I appreciate all he's done for Murray State and the foundation he has built here."

Ward said he has a short list of potential candidates and will begin a search immediately.  He did not reveal any names or give a time frame for hiring a new coach.

There is a press conference scheduled for 3:00 pm Monday at Texas A&M.

Murray State - The Billy Kennedy era

Year           Record
2006-07     16-14
2007-08     18-13  
2008-09     19-12
2009-10     31-5
2010-11     23-9

A pretty nasty storm rolled through Cape Girardeau early Friday afternoon pounding the area with severe thunderstorms and hail.

I stuck mu iPhone out the back door of the TV station and shot the hail pouring down.

By no means is it ground-breaking, riveting or must-see-tv... But here it is.

SEMO hires Ty Margenthaler as women's hoops coach

Just over a month ago Southeast Missouri State made the decision to not renew the contract of women's head basketball coach John Ishee.

Ishee spent five seasons leading the Redhawks program.  They finished 8-21 last season and 4-14 in the OVC.

Thursday morning Southeast Athletics Director John Schaffer introduced the programs new head coach, former Wisconsin assistant Ty Margenthaler.

He is signed to a 4-year deal with a base salary of $82,500 a year.

Margenthaler is a 1997 graduate of SIU-Edwardsville and spent the last five years as an assistant with the Badgers.

He becomes the 7th coach in the programs history.

Scott County Central super fan loves her Braves

As the Scott County Central Braves prepare for possibly the schools 15th MSHSAA Class 1 State Title former teacher Lela Adams is in Columbia watching her 15th Final Four.

Countdown to Class 4 Title rematch

Sikeston gets a rematch of the 2006 Class 4 Championship game...A date with St. Francis Borgia.

The Knights have beaten Sikeston the last three times the schools have played including the '06 title game.

Tipp off from the Mizzou Arena should be around 3:05 pm.

You can follow on twitter for updates @kfvssports.  A full game recap with postgame Saturday night on Heartland News at 9:00 p.m. on FOX 23 and at 10:00 p.m. on KFVS12.

OVC Tournament Info

Gearing up for tis weeks Ohio Valley Conference Tournament in Nashville...You'll need a bracket.

2011 OVC bracket (Men)

2011 OVC bracket (Women)

The tournament gets underway Wednesday at noon. This season all tournament games will be played in Nashville at the Municipal Auditorium rather than first round games at campus sites.

The Championship game for the men will air Saturday at 7:05 pm on ESPN2, the women's title game airs on Wazoo Sports and ESPN3.

All-OVC hoops selections to be released via Twitter

I'll admit when I read this press release (below) I was surprised.  The Ohio Valley Conference is set to release this seasons OVC All-Conference Basketball teams using social media (Twitter). The lists will be released Tuesday.

It's forward thinking for a conference which you could argue has been behind the times in certain areas.
(Basketball double-headers for the men & women, Conference basketball tournament with opening round games at cam pus sites and the way conference baseball games are played).

(To their credit) This year all OVC Tournament basketball games will be played in Nashville and beginning in 2012 the OVC will play it's conference baseball games over three days (all 9 innings) as opposed to cramming them into two days with one of the games being a seven inning game.

KFVS Sports on Twitter http://twitter.com/kfvssports

OVC on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ovcsports.

2001 MVC Tournament Info (Men)

Saturday night the Southern Illinois Salukis wrapped up a disappointing (12-18, 5-13 MVC) season with a fifteen point loss at Indiana State.

Coach Lowery leads his eight seeded team into the Valley Tournament to face ninth seeded Illinois State.
The Salukis and ISU split during the regular season (home team winning). Game time is set for Thursday at 6:05 pm at the Scott Trade Center in St. Louis. Winner moves on to play top seeded Missouri State (27-3, 15-3 MVC).

Unless the Salukis go on a serious win streak (8 games) they will end the year with a fourth consecutive sub 20 win season and third straight without advancing to a post season tournament (NCAA, NIT, CBI, etc).

2007-08 Saluiks finished 18-15 (NIT 2nd round)
2008-09 Salukis finished 13-18 (no post season tournament)
2009-10 Salukis finished 15-15 (no post season tournament)

The last time the program failed in back-to-back-to-back seasons to reach a post season tournament was over a decade ago (1998 - 2000).  That was the tail end of a six season drought (1995-2000).

You would have had to have walked through this past season with earplugs and blinders on to not be aware of the frustration brewing amongst SIU faithful. I have answered a lot questions concerning Coach Lowery and his future with the school. I was told has three years left on his contract and the buyout is the remainder of the deal.

Unless there is an agreement on a buyout don't expect him to be removed as head coach...It would be too expensive. However I I don't believe that is a serious option.

I would expect Coach Lowery to be back next season, but if things do not improve...All bets are off.

2011 MVC Tournament (Men)

Tough road ahead for Cardinals

Life becomes much tougher for the St. Louis Cardinals and GM John Mozeliak with the news this week starter Adam Wainwright will under go season ending Tommy John surgery.

A season which seemed promising now sits on the brink of the unknown...before a single Grapefruit League pitch is tossed.

Where do the Cardinals look to find 30 starts, 16 wins, sub 3.00 era and 200 innings pitched (Wainwright's averaged the past four seasons as a starter).

Trade: Good luck finding the one thing every major league team is searching. If they go that route would Mozeliak deplete the big league roster or mortgage the future with the likes of  Shelby Miller, Carlos Martinez, Tyrell Jenkins, Seth Blair, Lance Lynn or Zack Cox?

In-house:  The first five guys mentioned above are (according to Baseball-Intellect) the top pitching prospects in the St. Louis farm system. By all accounts Shelby Miller is atop the list...Is he big-league ready?
Will they fill the rotation with the two from the veteran group of Kyle Lohse, Brian Tallet, Miguel Batista, Kyle McClellan, Ian Snell or P.J. Walters?

Free Agent: Sign a veteran and hope pitching coach Dave Duncan can work his magic?
Kevin Millwood, Jeremy Bonderman, Doug Davis, John Maine, Brian Moehler, Jamie Moyer, Ben Sheets

It will be a move(s) worth paying attention too because the outcome could directly affect the future of Albert Pujols as a St. Louis Cardinal.

What happens if the Cardinals are out of the race in the NL Central as the trade deadline approaches?
Do they gut the team (Pujols, Carpenter, Berkman, ets.) and go into rebuilding mode?

The 2011 St. Louis Cardinals are the equivalent to Must-See-TV.

SEMO Baseball Photos from Wayne McPherson

Nearly every road game the Southeast Missouri State baseball team plays Wayne McPherson sends in pictures.

We can't thank him enough.

I had a few extra minutes to spare so I edited the pictures from this weekends games at Louisiana-Lafayette together with some music.

Again...Thanks go out to Wayne McPherson...

SEMO took two of three in the weekend series to begin the season 2-1.

Salukis need a spark to fuel late season push.

Can the Southern Illinois Salukis (11-14, 5-9 MVC) parlay the momentum and success of tuesday nights upset of Wichita State into a victory tonight over Creighton? We''ll find out tonight at 7:05 CT.

The first game of the season Creighton (15-11, 7-7 MVC) rallied from a seven point hole in the final five minutes to send it to overtime. The Blue Jays pulled away in the extra session to beat the Salukis 72-66.

Since that loss to Creighton the Salukis have been in a free fall dropping three of ten including five straight before the much needed win over Wichita State.

Escaping Omaha with a victory tonight could be the fuel to feed a late season run into the Valley Tournament.

Hopefully they can find a groove and eventually be selected to play in one of the many post season tournaments.  So far this season has been a monumental disaster.

Building a program: Cape Central basketball

Under head coach Drew Church the Cape Central Tigers boys basketball program has improved each season.

This year the hard work and foundation built in seasons past is taking shape.  (As of  Wednesday night) Cape Central sits at 17-3 and has been red hot winning ten straight.

The Tigers will take the top seed into the upcoming Class 5 District 1 tournament.

Interesting article...What if Rams has not traded for Faulk.

Courtesy: Yahoo!

Just stumbled upon this at Yahoo!....  Interesting thought..What might have happened had Rams not traded for Marshall Faulk.

Yahoo! Sports: Faulk trade may have changed others’ fortunes

New bats for college baseball

The landscape of college baseball is changing.

Beginning this season teams will use a bat which plays more like wood.  The balls do not come off the newer bat as fast which makes the game safer for fielders and we probably  won't see as much offense this season.

Players and coaches will have to adjust to a time limit as well as the new bats this season.
With no one on base pitchers have 20 seconds to deliver a pitch.  They get one warning then the batter will be awarded a ball.

The new rule works both ways... If the batter is the cause of a pitch not thrown in the 20 second limit he will be given a strike.  Like the pitcher, hitters are given a warning.

If college baseball games are shortened and the focus is put on pitching & defense I'm a huge fan of the new rules.  Maybe that is my National League roots showing....But I''l take a 4-3 game in less than three hours any day.

Tony Samuel contract situation...in limbo

As of the 4:03 pm cst  there has been no official movement (one way or another) on the contract status of SEMO head football coach Tony Samuel. His original five year contract expires Monday.

Courtesy gosoutheast.com

KFVS 12 Sports Director Todd Richards talked with Southeast Athletics Director Jon Shafer Sunday afternoon but Shafer declined comment. Those close to the situation are being very tight lipped.

What makes the situation a bit more pressing is the fact National letter-of-intent signing day is Wednesday.
Coach Samuel is scheduled to attend a signing party Wednesday at Port Cape and discuss this years class.

2010 was an amazing season for Coach Samuel...without question the best in the programs history.

• Eddie Robinson award winner which goes to the National coach of the year
• Roy Kidd award (OVC coach of the year)
• 9-2 regular season record and the programs first conference championship  
• FCS playoffs (the third loss of the season coming to eventual National Champion Eastern Washington)

In five seasons at Southeast Coach Samuel has posted a 22-35 record.

Results: 2011 City Of Roses Invitational Swim Meet

A big day for some Missouri high school swimmers as they competed in the City of Roses Invitational swim meet.

To name just a few... congratulations to Jacksons, Katie Garner, Jenny Powell, Kyleigh Troxel, Allison Hobbs, Cape Central's Amy Allen, Maddie Siefert, Meredith Hazelrigg and Serena Chang who all qualified for state.

Results: 2011 City Of Roses Invitational