Football
Coyotes mount huge comeback, win 52-49 in double overtime
Twenty-one points. That’s how many points USD was down at the start of the fourth quarter before making a massive comeback to take down Weber State in double overtime during their first home game of the season Saturday afternoon. With 10:21 left, the Coyotes scored to make it 42-28. Then, with 6:51, left they scored […]
Students prepare for first home game and tailgate
It’s that time of the year again for USD football fans when smoke rises from grills in the parking lot and yells of encouragement can be heard at cornhole games taking place outside of trucks flying USD flags. As the Coyotes prepare to take on Weber State in the DakotaDome on Saturday for the first […]
After loss to New Mexico Coyotes face first home game
Four hundred and twenty eight yards. That’s how many yards South Dakota gave up on the ground to New Mexico during last Thursday’s 21-48 loss and Coyote head coach Bob Nielson’s biggest disappointment after his first game as USD’s head coach. “Obviously the biggest disappointment was defensively. Giving up 428 yards rushing, give New Mexico […]
Fan participation programs to continue this season
USD administrators are hoping the creation of programs in the past few years aimed at bolstering fan attendance at games will continue to be successful this upcoming year. Tena Haraldson, director of marketing communications & university relations, said she believes the best way to reach out to students is through other students. “Our first effort was […]
Coyotes fall to New Mexico 48-21 in season opener
After coming out swinging and going toe-to-toe with New Mexico for the first few drives, the Lobos proved too much for USD. After the first play of the game was a 75-yard touchdown run for New Mexico, it seemed reminiscent of Kansas State’s opening kickoff return and eventual shutout of USD a year ago. The Coyotes, […]
Coyotes look to face first test of the season in New Mexico
The Coyotes may be moving in a new direction with their offense and head coach, but they haven’t forgotten where they came from. On Monday, retired head coach Joe Glenn visited practice to share some words of wisdom. As always, Glenn opened with a joke before speaking with the team about brotherhood, being Coyotes and taking Thursday’s game […]
With spring ball underway, Coyotes prepare for next season
After an off-season that saw the retirement of head coach Joe Glenn and the addition of new head coach Bob Nielson, the Coyotes are beginning to adjust to a new system. This spring has been all about implementing and adapting to coach Nielson’s new way of running things. “I think the implementation of the new offense […]
USD student balances life as multi-sport athlete
While many collegiate athletes spend all year preparing for one season, Coyote freshman Jovane Parkinson gets to prepare for two. Parkinson came to USD to play football, but once arriving realized he could also run track. Coming out of St. Cloud, F.L., Parkinson put together an impressive high school resume. He was twice all-conference for […]
Bob Nielson named new Coyote football head coach
After spending the past three seasons at the helm of Western Illinois University, 56-year old Bob Nielson will be moving to Vermillion to replace Joe Glenn as USD’s 30th head football coach. During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Nielson was introduced to USD faculty, staff, students, alumni and the media. David Herbster, the athletic director […]
Coach Joe Glenn announces retirement
The MUC Ballroom was packed with students, athletes, colleagues and well-wishers during a press conference Monday announcing the retirement of USD’s head football coach Joe Glenn. After “four great years” with Glenn, Athletic Director David Herbster said during the press conference he is grateful to Glenn for his work during his four year tenure at USD.buy veklury […]