Don’t let the news scare you into believing the world is crashing down around you. Just because TV shows and news media say things are bad doesn’t make it so. People tend to forget that there were other people who went though similar fiscal and political problems we are going though today — it’s nothing […]
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 […]
Coming off their first win of the season, an 83-81 thriller against the University of Nebraska-Omaha at the DakotaDome Nov. 20, the University of South Dakota men’s basketball team will travel to face the Cowboys of the University of Wyoming Tuesday night. Head coach Dave Boots said the team will have to play a complete […]
The last time members of the Detroit Lions returned to their homes on Thanksgiving Day with a belly full of winning satisfaction, the now obsolete Joey Harrington was running their offense and Brett Favre still had some shred of dignity. The year was 2003 and the Lions, led by cornerback Dré Bly’s two interceptions, forced […]
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 […]
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. Senior forward Amber Hegge is a member of the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team from Crofton, Neb. Hegge ranks 15th all-time in career scoring with 1,163 point. She […]
With five returning starters and several upperclassmen, the USD women’s basketball team is anticipating a successful 2011-2012 season as they enter the Summit League. “With all the returners, we’re a lot further along than we’ve ever been as far as being organized and everybody being on the same page,” head coach Ryun Williams said at […]
Starting it’s season with a big win in their season opener against Northern Arizona, the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team is preparing for another tough non-conference opponent, Creighton. A year ago, the Coyotes suffered their only home loss of the season at the hands of the Bluejays in a close 70-79 game at the […]
The University of South Dakota basketball teams will be taking a big step this year, as both will play their first full Summit League schedule. Being the first full year in the conference, both teams will face some adversities and, play in some tough games but overall Coyote basketball should have successful seasons. Since making […]
With the current lockout putting the NBA season in jeopardy, college basketball could bring some much needed excitement to basketball fans. For most teams, the regular season tips of this Friday, November 11. The most enticing matchup on Friday night is the North Carolina versus Michigan State game. A Big Ten and ACC matchup is […]
