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The 2013 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be a worthy group of inductees. Bill Parcells, Larry Allen, Curley Culp, Jonathan Ogden, Cris Carter, Warren Sapp and Dave Robinson certainly belong in the HOF. However, it is the names that are still absent from the list that highlights a culture of trivialization […]

While average fans often overlook it, home court advantage can make all the difference in the world. For the South Dakota-South Dakota State men’s basketball rivalry, it has been the definitive edge this season, as neither team was able to win on the road against the opposition. The last 10 times these two teams have […]

Reaching the midpoint of the Summit League conference schedule, the University of South Dakota men’s basketball team experienced what it takes to win conference games. Unfortunately for USD, a strong conference win has all to often been followed by a weak performance and a conference loss. Sitting right in the middle of the pack in […]

Heading into the final three weeks of action in the National Football League, the National Football Conference (NFC) playoff picture couldn’t be any tighter. As opposed to its conference counterpart, the American Football Conference (AFC), the NFC has five open playoff spots left. This creates tension within the conference, as any team can potentially lose […]

Holiday break. A time for students and faculty to take a well-deserved break from all things school related and to enjoy the holiday season surrounded by family and friends. However, while most students are knee deep in holiday cheer, some University of South Dakota teams will still be hard at work. For both Coyote men […]

After 12 weeks of ups and downs the college football landscape has finally been decided, and for the first time in a long time, Notre Dame is not only relevant again, but they are on top in all polls. Going into the season, Notre Dame had one of the projected toughest schedules; one that some […]

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. Jasen Robbennolt: What is your major? Polly Harrington: I am an Accounting Major. JR: How long have you been playing basketball? PH: I’ve been playing basketball since I was in […]

If you’re not paying attention to the University of South Dakota men’s and women’s basketball teams, it’s time to start. No, I am not joking. Now, stop laughing and read on, I am being totally serious. This year’s teams are not the same ones we saw last season, depending on which team is being talked […]

The most nerve-wracking experience for any football fan to endure is watching their favorite team line up the special teams unit to kick or defend a potential game winning field goal. The result that follows could potentially mean losing or winning a game, season, or even a chance at the Super Bowl title or a […]

When I first visited the University of South Dakota last winter, I was swept up in the euphoria of a typical college campus visit. Since I hail from southern Nebraska, I had never had any reason to visit Vermillion. While my perception was likely skewed by the excitement of an unfamiliar campus, I distinctly remember […]