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COLUMN: Through tragedy, sports unite Americans
This week, I was supposed to do a column about resurrecting baseball on campus. I’d had it all laid out in my head. Then last week’s bombings at the Boston Marathon occurred, and I decided this is an issue to take up at a later date. There are more important things — sports-wise and otherwise […]
COLUMN: Grant’s 2013 NFL Mock Draft (1st draft)
2013 NFL Mock Draft Here’s my first edition mock for this year’s NFL Draft. Went a different route by adding quite a few trades, will specify more about them in my final mock draft, as well as add pick analysis and player comparison’s. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel OT Texas A&M Jacksonville Jaguars: Ziggy Ansah […]
COLUMN: Coyotes will grow with class of ’16
University of South Dakota sports aren’t something a lot of people think about when making the choice to become a Coyote, mostly because of the sometimes non-existent fan base. However, I see positivity surrounding USD athletics. Going into my first year, I knew quite a bit about what to expect from the Coyote sports program, […]
COLUMN: NASCAR deserves more respect
Attending the inaugural NASCAR stock car race at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas in September 2001 will always hold a special place in my heart. Like a majority of the sport’s fans, I grew up watching NASCAR, as it was something my father and his family spent time watching and enjoying. The undeniable […]
COLUMN: Twins will slowly but surely get back to the top
Opening day is something all Minnesota Twins fans should relish. A fresh year, another opportunity to win the American League Central Division and best of all, summer is near. If those fans want to place some money on their team, they may click links such as 해외배팅사이트. The last two seasons for Twins fans have […]
COLUMN: Offseason activity provides buzz for 2013 MLB season
April is almost here, yet the cold and windy South Dakota weather won’t go away. What does that mean? Baseball is back! Spring training has been underway for all 30 Major League Baseball teams for about a month, as we keep getting closer to opening night March 31. Spring training is a good way for […]
COLUMN: USD in dire need of baseball
While the weather hasn’t necessarily indicated so, spring is upon us in Vermillion. I’ve always seen March Madness as a bridge that fills the gap between the winter sports and spring sports. After the tournament ends, the weather grows warmer, people begin to venture outside and start their summer tan by tossing a flying disc […]
COLUMN: Coyotes fall just shy of Big Dance
Those in attendance of the women’s Summit League Tournament Championship game on March 12 in Sioux Falls, watched on as the University of South Dakota Coyotes fell to in-state rival South Dakota State, ending the school’s final chance of making the “Big Dance”. Three days prior, the Coyotes men’s basketball team suffered a one-point loss […]
COLUMN: Slow pace hurts college basketball brand
With apologies to Andy Williams, it’s officially the most wonderful time of the year: March Madness. College basketball’s postseason tournament draws mass quantities of sports and non-sports fans every year, regardless of personal rooting interests. Millions of Americans eagerly fill out a bracket with varied levels of knowledge and wait for the onslaught of games […]
COLUMN: March Madness may leave USD in the cold
March is a beautiful time of the year for basketball fans. When one’s college basketball team is simply waiting for their school to start playing in the NCAA basketball tournament, every day looks bright and sunny. For USD, things are a little gloomy and gray. USD is at the breaking point of their first season […]