Football

Five years ago when redshirt middle linebacker Tim Marlette arrived at the University of South Dakota, he was already a proven player in the eyes of most South Dakotans. A three-year, two-way starter for the Sioux Falls Washington Warriors, Marlette led his school into their first state championship appearance in five years. Before he even […]

Being the opponent of a Big 10 team isn’t going to be particularly easy, and head coach Joe Glenn understands his football team will face an uphill battle as they travel to Evanston, Ill., to take on the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday. “They are 3-0 and heavily favored,” Glenn said. “However, I expect each individual on […]

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. Kelsey Kroger: Do you have any hidden talents or abilities? Kevin Robb: I am a pretty good soccer player. I played from the time I was five years old until […]

The University of South Dakota football team is going through a multitude of changes in 2012. For one, they’ve hired a new coach, USD alum Joe Glenn. However, possibly an even bigger change is the boost in competition brought about through the switch to the Missouri Valley Conference. The switch from the Great West Conference […]

The University of South Dakota football team’s season is underway. After a 24-35 loss to Montana during week one and a 31-21 victory over Colgate, the Coyotes enter their bye week at 1-1. With a change of conference and coaching staff, the Coyotes entered the 2012 season in a whole new atmosphere. Head coach Joe […]

The University of South Dakota Coyotes football home opener went as planned, as Joe Glenn snagged his first victory as head coach, defeating the Colgate Raiders 31-21 on Saturday afternoon. The defense got off to a shaky start, giving up a touchdown on Colgate’s opening drive.  The Coyotes were able to keep their composure, with […]

As the University of South Dakota football team prepares for this season’s home opener Saturday, Head Coach Joe Glenn urged Ribs, Rods, and Rock ‘n Roll goers to fill the DakotaDome in support of the Coyotes. Glenn, Seniors Will Powell and Tom Marlette and the cheer and dance squads greeted the building crowd Friday evening […]

The University of South Dakota football team had a tough task under first-year coach Joe Glenn, opening their season on the road versus the University of Montana. A strong start to the second half made things interesting but the Coyotes couldn’t get the win, as they lost 35-24. The Coyotes offense got off to a […]

After a four-year long wait, the University of South Dakota has finally received the news that it has completed the transition to NCAA Division I. A letter sent from the NCAA was received Thursday, August 2, and confirmed the coyotes are DI effective during the beginning of the 2012-2013 academic year. “Words cannot express how […]

University of South Dakota offensive lineman Tom Compton was the Washington Redskins’ 23rd pick in the sixth round of the NFL Draft — the first Coyote player drafted since 1990. Compton, a first team All-American, was picked No. 193 overall on Saturday. As part of the Washington Redskins, Compton will have the chance to play […]