Football
Coach Glenn ready for practice
The University of South Dakota football team has a new face. That new face is Head Coach Joe Glenn, hired last November to replace Ed Meierkort. Glenn comes with a USD background, as he is a 1971 graduate. Glenn played on the football team as a quarterback and wide receiver and was a captain during […]
USD’s Compton a late draft choice
While most University of South Dakota students were preparing for their upcoming mid-term exams, former University of South Dakota senior offensive tackle Tom Compton was put to the test not by college professors, but National Football League scouts. The four-year starter for the Coyotes traveled to Indianapolis this weekend to participate along side the best […]
USD announces former Coyote as new football coach
After less than two weeks of looking for Ed Meierkort’s successor, the Coyotes found who they were looking for. Joe Glenn became the 29th football coach at the University of South Dakota Monday afternoon as students, athletes, media and old friends welcomed him back to his alma mater. The university began the search for a […]
USD announces former alum as new football coach
After saying no three times, former University of South Dakota student and football player Joe Glenn finally said yes and has been named USD’s new head football coach. At the press conference announcing Glenn’s position Monday afternoon, Glenn said he didn’t pursue the open coaching position, but changed his mind in the end. “I didn’t […]
USD finishes season with 6-5 record
For the second time in three weeks, the University of South Dakota Coyote football team went into halftime with a double-digit lead and a share of the Great West Conference title in grasp, but walked away empty handed. Leading 37-17 at the beginning of the fourth quarter during their Nov. 19 game against the University […]
USD championship hopes still alive
The University of South Dakota’s football team enjoyed a pleasant surprise over their bye week. Head coach Ed Meierkort said he thought they had already blown their chances of a conference championship after suffering a final minute loss to Cal Poly two weeks ago. Luckily, they received a huge favor from the University of Cal-Davis […]
USD to battle UND for championship title
When the University of South Dakota football team plays the University of North Dakota the stakes are always high. This week, those stakes will have a whole new element added, as the winner will earn a share of the conference title with Cal Poly. Head coach Ed Meierkort said his team should be well prepared […]
Giese loses seven pencils a week
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. David Giese is a junior defensive lineman for the University of South Dakota football team from Chicago, Ill. Giese has 30 total tackles on the season so far with 18 […]
Coyote seniors lead team
Senior running back Chris Ganious said while he would never forget the thrill of game day, his fondest memories will be of the time spent off the field. “Fifty years from now, the main thing that will stick with me will be the times I’ve been able to spend with the special.” Going into their […]
Coyotes play for share of Great West Conference title
All season, the University of South Dakota Coyote football team has had two main goals. “We wanted to finish in the top 25 and then eventually win our conference,” head coach Ed Meierkort said. “It is now in our hands and we need to win these important games.” On Oct. 29, they have an opportunity […]