Football
Earl looking to take next step as QB
EDITOR’S NOTE: This week The Volante interviewed sophomore quarterback Kevin Earl. In his first season as the Coyotes’ starting quarterback, Earl threw for 1,920 yards and nine touchdowns. The Volante talked to Earl about the upcoming offseason and what he remembers about the recruiting process three years ago. Grant Bosiacki: What have you personally, and the […]
USD drops final game to undefeated NDSU
The University of South Dakota (4-8) finished its 2013 campaign with a 42-0 loss to undefeated Missouri Valley Conference champions North Dakota State University (11-0) in Fargo, N.D. Saturday. In the last two meetings between the pair of schools, the Bison have outscored the Coyotes 96-0, with the previous meeting in 2012 ending 54-0. The […]
Ignore the score, Glenn says team is on right track
In 2012, the University of South Dakota football team was 1-10 and were winless in the Missouri Valley Conference. Fast-forward to 2013, and the Coyotes have already won four games with one remaining, including three in the MVC. The biggest measuring stick for the Coyotes this year was how they did against conference rival South […]
‘Yotes fold in fourth quarter to SDSU, 27-12
For the second consecutive season, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits can be called the kings of the state. The Jackrabbits came into the DakotaDome desperate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive and edged out the Coyotes, 27-12. SDSU head coach John Stiegelmeier said the Coyotes put up a good fight, but he’s […]
Rivalry restored in the Dome
After last season’s 31-8 drubbing in Brookings, University of South Dakota head football coach Joe Glenn said his team has turned the page and is more than ready to host the biggest rival they have, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Last Saturday, SDSU beat Indiana State 29-0 and held them to 161 yards of offense. […]
USD players ready to roll Saturday
EDITOR’S NOTE: This week The Volante chose to do something different in respect to the upcoming USD football game against SDSU. We interviewed both head coaches in order to get an inside look on how their team is preparing for Saturday’s game. Grant Bosiacki: What is the biggest difference in South Dakota State this year compared […]
Key matchups against SDSU
Kevin Earl vs. R.C. Kilgore Earl now has six starts under his belt and has a three-game winning streak and losing streak to show for it. Kilgore, who leads the Missouri Valley Conference with 105 tackles will have to be all over the field Saturday. Don’t be surprised to see him try and take away […]
Stiegelmeier says Glenn on right track
EDITOR’S NOTE: This week The Volante chose to do something different in respect to the upcoming USD football game against SDSU. We interviewed both head coaches in order to get an inside look on how their team is preparing for Saturday’s game. Nathan Ellenbecker: What is the biggest difference in the rivalry this year compared to […]
Coyote seniors reflect on their final game inside the DakotaDome against SDSU
Saturday marks the final time the band of University of South Dakota football seniors will take the field in the DakotaDome when the go head-to-head with in-state rival South Dakota State University. Head coach Joe Glenn said a victory on Senior Day would be big for the seniors but also for the program. “It’s the […]
Collapse of special teams led ‘Yotes to fall short against Montana
Losing once in the final minutes of the game is hard enough, doing it twice in two straight weeks is devastating. That’s just what the University of South Dakota football team has done after what head coach Joe Glenn described as a “devastating loss,” losing 31-27 to the University of Montana. “Just like last week, […]