Hall of Famer is Stepping Back
(St. Louis, MO) – After more than four decades of broadcasting Southern Illinois sporting events, Mike Reis is signing off. The Hall of Famer has decided to step back from the daily grind of announcing Saluki sporting events and the response has been overwhelming.
Saluki fans and the fans of the Missouri Valley Conference have poured on to social media to say ‘thank you’ to the member of many halls of fame. The former recipient of the Valley’s ‘John Sanders Courage Award’ was kind enough to sit down and speak to me for this edition of Voices of the Valley.
This is Part One of a two-part interview with our respected friend. In this first session, Mike tells us the ‘why’ behind his decision to step away, he bragged on a number of his broadcast partners and compared the Rich Herrin era with the early 2000’s run of excellence.
Reis calls Darren Brooks the best overall player he watched. He also highlights former Salukis, Kent Williams, Randall Falker and Mike Glenn as other great players.
Part Two will be released soon. We discuss other memories, some of his broadcasting friends and where we could see him turn up next!
To listen to this interview, head to Valley Hoops Insider Podcast.
Mike Reis is a pro’s pro. The respect for him runs far and wide. This reporter is one of his biggest fans.
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Flooding, lightning strikes, etc. have cost @RacersHoops two home games. Had to play 'neutral site' tonight instead of at home and Wednesday's goes from home to away. Tough break for the Racers, and the whole area has been hit with difficulties. #FatherHarry
Murray State's scheduled home game Wednesday vs. Southern Illinois being moved to Banterra Center in Carbondale. #ValleyHoops
Gigantic game for @BradleyUMBB today in Des Moines. If they have a chance to catch @DrakeBulldogsMB, they have to win today. The Bulldogs can basically win the title today. @BustingBrackets breaks it all down. #FatherHarry https://bit.ly/3EGiVgi
Not rooting for any particular @ValleyHoops, but chaos is always fun. If things break certain ways, after today there could be a six-way tie for fifth place.
Fun to listen to @MLBLarry on the @SIU_Basketball/@BelmontMBB game tonight. Good job brother. #FatherHarry
