Football
Football returns with spring practice
After a disappointing end to the season, the Coyotes football team is back at work. The first spring practice of the year kicked off on March 18. Spring practices will continue through April 21, which is the date of the spring game, and the final practice before the summer workouts. The team is looking to take advantage […]
USD kicker draws attention of NFL scouts
On Oct. 17, 2015, the USD football team upset the Carson Wentz-led North Dakota State University team that had won five straight Football Chamionship Subdivision championships. Kicker Miles Bergner kicked the game-winning field goal that broke the tie as time expired. The kick turned Bergner into a Coyote superstar, earning him a tailgate section named in his […]
Player of the Pack: Brian Woodward
Brian Woodward is a sophomore sport marketing & media major. He plays on USD’s football team. Dustin VanHunnik: Did you watch the Super Bowl? And if so, who were you rooting for? Brain Woodward: Yes, I did watch, and I was pulling for the Patriots. I’m a big Tom Brady fan. DV: Do you think he […]
USD brings in recruits on National Signing Day
The Coyote football team found depth in all the right places on National Signing Day, when high school athletes across the nation chose their future teams Feb. 1. Coyote football head coach Bob Nielson announced in a press conference on Feb. 1 in Sioux Falls that the Coyotes signed 24 student-athletes to a National Letter […]
USD football announces signing class of 2017
USD head football coach Bob Nielson announced the signing of 24 student-athletes to a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, National Signing Day. Along with the 24 commits, Nielson announced the addition of Cody Jennings, a mid-year transfer from Garden City (Kan.) Community College, and seven other high school standouts that have accepted an offer […]
Fall sports focus on strength, improvement during offseason training
Students and fans cheer on USD athletes in their prime: racing on the track, nailing three-pointers or scoring a touchdown. Competition primarily makes up an athlete’s in-season, with some sports having up to three games in a single week. Competition season, regulated by the NCAA, allows up to 20 hours of practice a week. Even […]
Athletic trainers’ passion translates to positive relationships with athletes
While the crowds are cheering and athletes are giving their all during games, athletic trainers are always on the sidelines, carefully watching out for any injuries that might occur. Tyler Dopheide, an athletic trainer for the football team, and Kylea Sheley, an athletic trainer for the women’s basketball team, are two USD employees who exceed […]
Top five USD sports moments of 2016
1. Women’s basketball WNIT win After falling in the Summit League Tournament final to rival South Dakota State and failing to get an at large bid for the NCAA Tournament, things seemed bleak for the Coyotes. It was a Women’s National Invitation Tournament berth that saw USD host the majority of their games that sparked […]
Coyotes fall short against NDSU
Though the Coyote football team remained close in all four quarters during Saturday’s game, they fell 21-28 against North Dakota State University. The Coyotes would begin to mount their comeback in the 4th quarter down 28-14. They would drive down the field behind Streveler as he would lead the Coyotes 65 yards in nine plays, only taking […]
USD prepares for faceoff with North Dakota State University following SDSU loss
The Coyotes hung with rival South Dakota State University throughout this past weekend’s game, but a missed opportunity to take the lead and a late interception would seal the game for the Jackrabbits. Despite the Coyotes’ best efforts, they fell 21-28. “Our goal was to win the football game and credit our guys for taking […]