Football
Outcome of Oregon-USD season opener holds financial, status-quo power
The University of Oregon will write a $525,000 check to the University of South Dakota for Saturday’s first game of the football season. That’s guaranteed money for USD’s athletic department just for making the trip to Eugene, Ore. It’s not new information — the money received for playing the game with massive odds stacked against […]
Coyotes adjust for high-paced Oregon offense
Keyen Lage knows going toe-to-toe against one of the top-ranked offenses in college football isn’t going to be easy, but he doesn’t plan to leave Eugene, Oregon with his head hanging. Entering his third season as linebacker for the University of South Dakota, Lage said the Coyote defense will be walking into Saturday’s season opener […]
USD linebacker drafted by Atlanta Falcons in 2014 NFL Draft
After what he called a “long, anxious day,” the University of South Dakota’s football defensive leader Tyler Starr is headed to the National Football League. Starr, the 6’4″ linebacker who has led USD defense for three years, was drafted 255 by the Atlanta Falcons in round seven of the NFL Draft May 10. “I’m doing fantastic now,” Starr […]
Kramer stands out in Red-White spring game
After 15 spring practices, the University of South Dakota football team took the field for the annual Red-White spring game. Head coach Joe Glenn said it’s always an exciting time, because it shows the work put in during all the practices. “The spring game always excites me,” Glenn said. “It’s an opportunity to be on […]
Women’s football clinic draws 80 to the DakotaDome
The cheers from moms, girlfriends and female fans of the University of South Dakota football team turned to grunts Friday as they stiff-armed their way through the first Coyote Women’s Football Clinic. Eighty women attended the DakotaDome event, said Luke Groth, director of football operations. The turnout was more than expected, he said, and thinks it will continue to […]
USD football team eager to improve
This Saturday at 1 p.m. the University of South Dakota football team will put its work into action at the annual Red-White Spring Game. Head coach Joe Glenn said the team still has plenty of aspects of the game that need work, but the last month of practice has been productive. “It’ll be interesting to see […]
Glenn, USD football host women’s clinic
Before USD head football coach Joe Glenn takes the field for the annual Red vs. White game Saturday afternoon, he will hit the gridiron with a much different group of players.
Right to unionize unlikely for USD athletes says Athletic Director Herbster
When the National Labor Relations Board granted Northwestern football players the right to unionize, questions for schools, players and fans came up across the nation. University of South Dakota athletic director David Herbster said right now the decision only affects Northwestern, and he does not see it affecting USD athletics. “It’s going to open up […]
Former football star receives NFL chance
Senior linebacker Tyler Starr is on the road to continuing his football career professionally, and his official invitation to the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine should help keep his NFL dreams alive, Starr said. The combine will be held in Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 22-25, when over 300 top prospects will continue their journey to the NFL. […]
Coyotes sign 30 new recruits
Volante reporter Payton Randle asked head football coach Joe Glenn about this year’s National Signing Day. Payton Randle: What does the recruitment process involve? Joe Glenn: We start off with approximately 1,000 candidates that we evaluate. These are people that are recommended to us by coaches and recruiting sports data. We start watching our areas, […]