Football
Changes will affect the Coyotes in 2012 season
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 […]
Glenn, Coyotes stride into bye week 1-1
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 […]
Coyotes defend Dome against Colgate
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 […]
Coyotes prepare for home opener
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 […]
Coyotes stumble in sluggish season opener versus Montana
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 […]
Coyotes officially claim Division-I status
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 […]
USD’s Compton drafted by Washington Redskins
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 […]
COLUMN: 2012 Mock Draft
Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford 1. This pick has been a given since the beginning of this year’s college football season. Luck demonstrates everything you want from a quarterback and much, much more. Comparison: Eli Manning 2. Washington Redskins: (From Rams) Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor. RGIII elevated his stock more than other player this past season, […]
Red/White game reveals optimism for Coyote football
This year’s 2012 Red/White spring game showed fans what to expect from next year’s Coyotes and their new coach, Joe Glenn. The game ended with the offense beating the defense 36-26. The offense ran what looked like a pro-style offense and the defense was giving many 4-3 looks. From the beginning the defense was playing […]
USD’s Compton awaits draft day
University of South Dakota left tackle Tom Compton’s dreams will come true this weekend, as the former star of the Coyote offensive line will nervously be awaiting one very important phone call. That phone call will not be coming from his parents, friends or relatives. It will be coming from one of the 32 General […]