Mascot
What college has a Saluki as their mascot?
Where did the nickname 'Salukis' come from? According to the school, Southern Illinois students wanted a "more imaginative mascot" than Maroons in the late 1940s, so there was a student vote for the school's mascot in March 1951.
What is the mascot for Southern Illinois University?
SalukisSaluki dog Ramses waits to lead the Salukis' on to the court before Southern Illinois' game against Illinois State at SIU Arena in January 2013. The Saluki is the symbol of the university. Many college sports teams take pride in their mascots.
Is Southern Illinois University Carbondale a good school?
Within Illinois, SIUC Offers Average Quality for a Good Price. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is ranked #33 out of #61 in Illinois for quality and #14 out of #52 for Illinois value. This makes it average quality for a good price in the state. Find out if SIUC offers in-state tuition that you may qualify for.
Is Saluki football a d1?
The Salukis are a member of the NCAA and compete at the Division I Football Championship Subdivision level (formerly known as NCAA Division I-AA).