Spring football ushers in ‘new mentality’
In the midst of spring football, coaches and players are taking full advantage of the opportunity for everyone to play, are figuring out new schemes and plays, and are working to instill a new game mindset and mentality. “We’re just trying to change the mentality and the mindset to where (we) strive to be the […]
Clinic gives female fans inside look at USD football
Women with the desire to get an inside look at Coyote football will have that opportunity during the second women’s clinic from 5:30-8:45 p.m. in the DakotaDome April 17. Women of all ages will have the chance to listen and practice drills with University of South Dakota coaches and players to get a behind-the-scenes look at […]
Transparency lacks at university level in sexual assault cases
From a public relations standpoint, people would probably believe the University of South Dakota is a safe place. The image USD attempts to put forward is one of safety and security — a small town with a campus of the same nature. While I’m not saying our campus is dangerous — I don’t believe anyone […]
Outdoors Club leadership in transition
While keeping its goal to create a connection for students who desire being outdoors, the Outdoors Club has sent out applications for new officer positions this week. President Tanner Comp, vice president Muhammad Suria, treasurer Will Krause and office manager Brant DeKruif are resigning from their positions, but will still make an effort to mentor and guide […]
Outdoor track prepares for remainder of 2015 season
Coming off a strong season last year, the University of South Dakota outdoor track and field team is moving forward by focusing on the small details to achieve success. “We know what we need to do, and we’re really driven,” senior distance runner Taylor Chapman said. “We’ve started to fine tune our training, and we […]
Eichkorn sets big goals, inspires teammates
Just before their last race of the indoor season, Amber Eichkorn turned to her running partner Kelsey Barrett and told her, “If you have to, during the race remind me that I’ve already ran two races and I did great in them.” “Up here she has this big, big goal, and it’s realistic, but she […]
Coyote men down Avila University 84-60
While they may not be the biggest players in the league or the most athletic, the University of South Dakota men’s basketball players rallied offensively and defensively Tuesday night to grab a win at home. Despite a slow start to their game against Avila University, the Coyotes defeated the Eagles 84-60 in the DakotaDome, marking a […]
USD track coach to be inducted into Hall of Fame
While he may not feel deserving to be inducted into the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame, those around him know exactly why men’s track and field head coach Dave Gottsleben will find his name among greats such as Jim Marking, Warren Williamson, Dwane Clodfelter and Harry Gamage, to name a few. But if there’s […]
Women’s track eyes top conference finish
Although the 2015 track and field season has just begun, it doesn’t mean the goal to win Conference isn’t alive and well for the University of South Dakota women’s track and field team. With two meets under its belt — in Lincoln, Neb. and at South Dakota State — the team is using those competitions and a strong fall […]
Sentencing in tax fraud scheme will not affect football program
Three former University of South Dakota football players, along with eight others, plead guilty to tax-refund fraud. Alphonso “Rico” Valdez was sentenced to 61 months in prison Jan. 12 in Sioux Falls. Each of the 11 people involved in the scheme plead guilty, and about $400,000 was collected in total. Athletic Director David Herbster said in […]