Pastor Rick Warren: To Become Wise, Spend Time with Wise People
September 13, 2018 By Leave a Comment
By Rick Warren
”Spend time with the wise and you will become wise, but the friends of fools will suffer” (Proverbs 13:20 NCV).
You don’t need a lot of friends in life. You don’t need to be popular. You just need a few good friends who build you up, not tear you down—people who are wise, not fools. If you hang around with fools, that’s what you become.
We always grow in community. You cannot grow to spiritual maturity by yourself. You could become a hermit and move to the top of a mountain and spend your life sitting in silence and reading books. You would grow in knowledge, but you wouldn’t grow in wisdom.
Why? Because wisdom is all about love. Wisdom shows up primarily in relationships. That’s why some people have educational degrees, but their marriages are falling apart. They’re educated, but they’re not wise.
The Bible says in Proverbs 13:20, “Spend time with the wise and you will become wise, but the friends of fools will suffer” (NCV).
If I stand on the edge of a stage, and I’m trying to pull you up while you’re trying to pull me down, which is easier to do? It’s always easier for somebody to pull you down than pull you up. People who pull you down are not your friends. Friends pull you up. Friends encourage you in your pursuit of godly wisdom by offering their own.
Is anybody in your life giving you input for good on a regular basis? You need that kind of encouragement if you want to be a wise person.
Column: Obama hides his cynicism behind a silky tongue
September 13, 2018 By Leave a Comment
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters and former President Barack Obama are out making stump speeches, rallying the Democratic base for the critical midterm elections in November in the hopes of crippling President Donald Trump by taking control of Congress.
Here’s a link to the column at the Chicago Tribune.
Karl Rove: By attacking Trump, Obama shows he’s a self-absorbed partisan warrior, not a senior statesman
September 13, 2018 By Leave a Comment
After leaving office, most modern presidents have largely eschewed partisan activity and avoided the normal rough-and-tumble of politics.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Fox News.
Saluki Football vs. SEMO notes & links
September 13, 2018 By Leave a Comment
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| SEMO (1-1, 0-0 OVC) at Southern Illinois (1-1, 0-0 MVFC) | |
| Date, Time & Tickets | Sept. 15, 2018 | 6 p.m. CT | Buy Tickets |
| Location | Carbondale, Ill. | Saluki Stadium (15,000) | Gameday & Parking Info. |
| TV/Video Stream | ESPN+: Mike Trude, Darren Kinnard, Connor Onion |
| Live Stats | Provided by SIU |
| Radio | Saluki Radio Network with Mike Reis (play-by-play), Gene Green (analysis) and Connor James (analysis) |
| Radio Stream | TuneIn (free) |
| SIU | Game Notes (PDF) | Stats | Media Guide (PDF) |
| SEMO | Game Notes | Stats | Media Guide (PDF) |
| MVFC | Weekly Notes | Stats |
| All-Time Series |
SIU trails series, 37-40-8 (H: 18-21-4, A: 18-19-4, N:1-0) |
| Social Media | @SIU_Football  | @SIUSalukis  | Saluki Football  |
Series versus SEMO
The Salukis and SEMO have the oldest rivalry in school history, dating back to 1909. The schools are separated by just 45 miles and the Mississippi River. Beginning this year, the matchup has been dubbed the “War For The Wheel.” The winner will take home an authentic ship’s wheel. During the last 15 years, SIU has a 10-2 series advantage. SEMO head coach Tom Matukewicz has SIU ties, having served as linebackers coach under Jerry Killfrom 2001-07. Defensive coordinator Bryce Saia also coached at Southern from 2004-07.
Offense rolls at Ole Miss
- QB Sam Straub passed for 382 yards and set the school record for career 300-yard passing games. He now has six.
- SIU scored on all six first-half possessions and led at halftime, 38-35.
- SIU had 629 yards of total offense — the sixth-most in school history.
- WR Raphael Leonard had a career-high 117 yards on six catches with two TDs.
- SIU had a 37:44 to 20:36 edge in time of possession.
- The 117 combined points between the teams was one shy of SIU’s school record set in 1914.
Salukis in the FCS rankings
The Salukis are in the top 10 in numerous statistical categories among 116 FCS programs — Defensive TDs (1st, 3), First Downs (3rd, 56), Fumble Recoveries (4th, 4), Rushing Offense (9th, 268.0), Scoring Offense (6th, 45.0), Time of Possession (2nd, 37:54) and Total Offense (4th, 537.5).
RB D.J. Davis with consecutive 100-yard games
RB D.J. Davis (5-8, 168, Jr.) has become SIU’s feature back, gaining 127 yards at Murray State and 121 at Ole Miss. He averages 7.1 yards per carry.
Davis led all MVFC running backs with 35 receptions in 2017. As a rusher, receiver and kick returner, he led the team with 1,373 all-purpose yards, averaging 124.8 yards per game, which ranked 18th in the FCS.
Did you know? SIU …
- Is 101-81-11 all-time against OVC opponents.
- Has won its last four home openers.
- Has scored 40+ points in two straight games. The last time it scored 40+ in three-straight games was Nov. 14-28 in 2009.
- Is averaging 36.6 points per game in its last 12 games versus SEMO.
- TE Nigel Kilby has caught three passes this year and two have been for TDs.
- K Nico Gualdoni (6-0, 227, So.) remains perfect in his kicking career. He is 4-for-4 on field goals and 20-for-20 on PATs. His career long is 29 yards.
- SIU was 12-for-22 (55.0%) on 4th Down Conversions last year and are 4-of-6 (66.7%) so far this year.
- Started the same 22 players on offense and defense in both games.
QB Sam Straub on CFPA Watch List for Player of Year
QB Sam Straub (6-4, 247, Sr.) is one of 36 FCS players on the College Football Performance Awards preseason watch list for its National Performer of the Year Trophy. Straub has a 7-6 career record as a starter. He started the final three games in 2016 and the first eight games in 2017, before a season-ending wrist injury. For his career, Straub has completed 56.5 percent of his passes with 33 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He also has three rushing TDs. Straub is the only quarterback in school history to complete 30+ passes in a game three times. His career best in passing was a school-record 450 yards against Western Illinois on Nov. 19, 2016.
Pass-catching streaks
Three players enter the SEMO game with double-digit streaks of consecutive games with at least one reception.
Darrell James, 6-0, 209, Sr. (19 games)
Raphael Leonard, 6-2, 193, Sr. (13 games)
D.J. Davis, 5-8, 168, Jr. (11 games)
Landon Lenoir leads in catches
WR Landon Lenoir (5-11, 190, So.) leads SIU with 14 catches after two games. He has two relatives currently in the NFL. Brother Lance Lenoir (age 23), who holds the Western Illinois school record for career touchdown catches (28), is currently a member the Dallas Cowboys. Cousin Laquon Treadwell (age 23) is a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings.
S Jeremy Chinn has created 10 turnovers in last 14 games
In the last 14 games, S Jeremy Chinn (6-2, 211, Jr.) has four interceptions and six forced fumbles. A preseason All-MVC pick, he is tied for second all-time at Southern in forced fumbles (6), trailing only Tyler Williamson (8, 2012-14). Chinn has started 19-straight games at safety for SIU — the longest active starting streak on the team.
No seniors in starting lineup on defense
SIU’s starting defense features six juniors, four sophomores, one redshirt freshman and no seniors. Of the 22 players on the two-deep, only two are seniors (LB Withney Simon and CB C.J. Jennings).
Active Salukis in the NFL
Miami Dolphins LB Chase Allen
Age 24 … Signed as free agent in 2017 … Has played in 17 career games with 4 starts … 40 career tackles … Ranks 12th in career tackles at SIU (324).
Tennessee Titans TE MyCole Pruitt
Age 26 … Drafted by Minnesota Vikings in 5th round in 2015 … Has played 22 career games with 3 starts … 12 career receptions … Is SIU’s all-time receptions leader (221).
Safety Ryan Neal is a rookie on the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.
Anthony Knighton leads SIU’s defensive line
DE Anthony Knighton (6-4, 253, So.) leads SIU’s defensive linemen with five tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss. He also has a half sack. Knighton was a Freshman All-American by HERO Sports and Phil Steele Magazine and the runner-up for MVFC Freshman of the Year in 2017. He started all 11 games and set SIU freshman records with 11.0 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks.
Darrell James moves into fifth in career receiving yards
With 1,680 career receiving yards, WR Darrell James (6-0, 197, Sr.) passed Billy Swain (1,629) for fifth all-time in receiving yards at SIU. James is 12th in career receptions with 105.
True freshmen helping Salukis rushing attack
Two true freshmen have boosted SIU’s rushing attack. QB Javon Williams Jr. (6-2, 234, Fr.) has 8 carries for 49 yards (6.1 ave.) and WR Je’Quan Burton (5-9, 168, Fr.) has 7 carries for 27 yards (3.9 ave.).
Matt DeSomer’s versatility
Backup QB Matt DeSomer (6-0, 215, Sr.) has played quarterback, wide receiver, safety and special teams during his 32-game career at SIU. His career stats include 548 rushing yards, 311 passing yards, 11 receptions, six rushing touchdowns, three passing touchdowns and six tackles.
Cubs move Friday’s game at Wrigley to 7:05 p.m.; Thursday’s makeup game in Washington still scheduled
September 13, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The Cubs a scored a minor consolation in the wake of their trip to Washington, D.C., to play a makeup game Thursday against the Nationals.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Illinois employers warn of nearly 1,200 upcoming layoffs
September 13, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Illinois employers notified the state of nearly 1,200 upcoming layoffs last month, some driven by manufacturing plant closures.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
FACT CHECK: Obama’s tough talk on Trump and media overlooks his attempt to block info from public
September 13, 2018 By Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama’s recent denunciation of President Donald Trump’s treatment of the press overlooks the aggressive steps the Justice Department took to keep information from the public during his administration. Obama also made a problematic claim that Republican “sabotage” has cost 3 million people their health insurance
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Brewers beat Cubs to move within 1 game in NL Central
September 13, 2018 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO — Although the Milwaukee Brewers still trail in the NL Central, they believe the pressure has shifted to the first-place Cubs.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Cards put loss behind them, set sights on Dodgers
September 13, 2018 By Leave a Comment
ST. LOUIS — A small bump in the road.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
