Popularity of Salukis dramatically increased, and the Saluki Club of America was founded in 1927. The modern Saluki has retained qualities of hunting hounds and may seem reserved to strangers. SIU's sports mascot is the Saluki. SIU Football plays at the new 15,000-seat Saluki Stadium, which replaces McAndrew Stadium. Both the Saluki and Illini operate between Chicago and Carbondale, Illinois. Historically, the ancestors of the modern Saluki breed were used for hunting by nomadic tribes. Both the Saluki and the Illini operate to Chicago, originating and terminating in Carbondale. Among the Bedouin, the saluki dogs are cherished as companions and allowed in the tents. On September 9, 2005, the plans for Saluki Way were unveiled by Chancellor Walter Wendler. Both the "Saluki" and the "Illini" operate between Chicago and Carbondale. The arena underwent a renovation as a part of Saluki Way. It is most closely related to the Saluki. The overall appearance of the Saluki is grace and symmetry. These dogs were of the Saluki/Sloughi type. He posted five touchdown catches, the most by a Saluki since 2008.