April 2012
USD’s Compton drafted by Washington Redskins
University of South Dakota offensive lineman Tom Compton was the Washington Redskins’ 23rd pick in the sixth round of the NFL Draft — the first Coyote player drafted since 1990. Compton, a first team All-American, was picked No. 193 overall on Saturday. As part of the Washington Redskins, Compton will have the chance to play […]
Discrepancy found between USD men’s and women’s coaching salaries
According to data retrieved from the University of South Dakota’s athletic financial report for the 2010-11 fiscal year, a noticeable discrepancy between the compensation of head coaches for men’s athletics and head coaches for women’s athletics has created a gap of more than $16,000 in yearly pay. On average, USD men’s head coaches earn a […]
COLUMN: 2012 Mock Draft
Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford 1. This pick has been a given since the beginning of this year’s college football season. Luck demonstrates everything you want from a quarterback and much, much more. Comparison: Eli Manning 2. Washington Redskins: (From Rams) Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor. RGIII elevated his stock more than other player this past season, […]
Red/White game reveals optimism for Coyote football
This year’s 2012 Red/White spring game showed fans what to expect from next year’s Coyotes and their new coach, Joe Glenn. The game ended with the offense beating the defense 36-26. The offense ran what looked like a pro-style offense and the defense was giving many 4-3 looks. From the beginning the defense was playing […]
Q&A: Reddy enjoys safe and quiet Midwest life
EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week The Volante sports staff will interview a member of the USD athletic community and ask them off-the-wall questions. Enjoy the hilarity. Freshman Yamini Reddy is a member of the USD women’s tennis team from Bengelore, India. Reddy led the Coyotes in wins during 2012 with a singles record of 29-7. She […]
USD’s Compton awaits draft day
University of South Dakota left tackle Tom Compton’s dreams will come true this weekend, as the former star of the Coyote offensive line will nervously be awaiting one very important phone call. That phone call will not be coming from his parents, friends or relatives. It will be coming from one of the 32 General […]
USD student worked with women’s basketball legend
How would you like to be able to practice with one of your all-time favorite coaches in college athletics? One University of South Dakota graduate was able to do just that. First-year graduate student Jared Indahl attended the University of Tennessee after working as a guidance counselor at a high school. Indahl, who grew up […]
COLUMN: Columnist reflects on past year
At the beginning of the school year, I wrote a column titled “Road to change difficult but worthwhile.” For those of you who may have missed it, the subject matter regarded my journey to find myself. Since this is my last column of the school year, I have decided to revisit this column and provide […]
USD Opera Department presents ‘Dido and Aeneas’
Forget New York, California or even Europe. Just stay right here, sit back, relax and enjoy the University of South Dakota Opera Department’s production of “Dido and Aeneas.” “This is a rare opportunity, especially in the Midwest,” senior Laura Kuschel said. “A lot of people never have the chance to see a full opera. There […]
USD bands end 2011-2012 with extravaganza
Serving as culmination of a semester’s work, the University of South Dakota’s concert and symphonic bands will take the stage Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Knutson Theatre to perform their last concert of the school year — the USD Band Extravaganza. Junior Emily Mason, a music education major, said the USD Band Extravaganza will provide […]