Football
USD linebacker drafted by Atlanta Falcons in 2014 NFL Draft
After what he called a “long, anxious day,” the University of South Dakota’s football defensive leader Tyler Starr is headed to the National Football League. Starr, the 6’4″ linebacker who has led USD defense for three years, was drafted 255 by the Atlanta Falcons in round seven of the NFL Draft May 10. “I’m doing fantastic now,” Starr […]
Kramer stands out in Red-White spring game
After 15 spring practices, the University of South Dakota football team took the field for the annual Red-White spring game. Head coach Joe Glenn said it’s always an exciting time, because it shows the work put in during all the practices. “The spring game always excites me,” Glenn said. “It’s an opportunity to be on […]
Women’s football clinic draws 80 to the DakotaDome
The cheers from moms, girlfriends and female fans of the University of South Dakota football team turned to grunts Friday as they stiff-armed their way through the first Coyote Women’s Football Clinic. Eighty women attended the DakotaDome event, said Luke Groth, director of football operations. The turnout was more than expected, he said, and thinks it will continue to […]
USD football team eager to improve
This Saturday at 1 p.m. the University of South Dakota football team will put its work into action at the annual Red-White Spring Game. Head coach Joe Glenn said the team still has plenty of aspects of the game that need work, but the last month of practice has been productive. “It’ll be interesting to see […]
Glenn, USD football host women’s clinic
Before USD head football coach Joe Glenn takes the field for the annual Red vs. White game Saturday afternoon, he will hit the gridiron with a much different group of players.
Right to unionize unlikely for USD athletes says Athletic Director Herbster
When the National Labor Relations Board granted Northwestern football players the right to unionize, questions for schools, players and fans came up across the nation. University of South Dakota athletic director David Herbster said right now the decision only affects Northwestern, and he does not see it affecting USD athletics. “It’s going to open up […]
Former football star receives NFL chance
Senior linebacker Tyler Starr is on the road to continuing his football career professionally, and his official invitation to the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine should help keep his NFL dreams alive, Starr said. The combine will be held in Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 22-25, when over 300 top prospects will continue their journey to the NFL. […]
Coyotes sign 30 new recruits
Volante reporter Payton Randle asked head football coach Joe Glenn about this year’s National Signing Day. Payton Randle: What does the recruitment process involve? Joe Glenn: We start off with approximately 1,000 candidates that we evaluate. These are people that are recommended to us by coaches and recruiting sports data. We start watching our areas, […]
USD football signs 30 players for next season
Here’s a list of the 30 players that have officially signed with the University of South Dakota football team for next season. SEE INTERACTIVE MAP BELOW Paul Anderson from West Park, Fla., 5-11, 185, WR Tanner Anderson from Haysville, Kans., 6-5, 255, OL Isaac Armstead from Broken Arrow, Okla., 5-9, 180, DB Shay Bratland from […]
Former Coyote wide receiver Powell joins French football team
While former University of South Dakota wide receiver Will Powell may have ended his playing days in the United States after the 2012 season, the USD leader in touchdown receptions has taken his talents to France. Powell left for Nimes, France Jan. 10 to play professional football for the Nimes Centurions. Powell’s legacy at the […]