Category: South Dakota Coyotes
A lot riding on rivalry game for SDSU
For the University of South Dakota, it’s a chance to salvage its season. For South Dakota State, it’s a chance to reach the Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
There’s more on the line than just state pride when the two renew their… more »
No plans for beer at USD or SDSU games
Sioux Falls game an exception Oct. 20
Fans will get the rare opportunity to buy beer at a University of South Dakota football game later this month, but one Board of Regents official doesn’t expect alcohol sales to become commonplace at future colleg… more »
Chicago connection strong at South Dakota
Selling South Dakota on Chicago area kids wasn't always easy, but Ed Meierkort tried anyway.
The head coach's efforts finally are being rewarded.
Meierkort, a St. Patrick alum, has spearheaded South Dakota's transition from Division II to the Fo… more »
South Dakota aware of challenge it faces at Air Force
South Dakota players are excited any time they get to face a higher-division team from the Football Bowl Subdivision. The Coyotes’ fans like taking a swing at a team like Air Force.
The coaches don’t share the exuberance.
“Coaches don’t like ‘em,… more »
Area Players Learning The D-I Ropes at South Dakota
Standing on the sideline, Ethan Pace looks, by pure physical build, like he belongs on a Division I football field.
And even when the Elk Point native gets on the practice field and makes plays that get the attention of coaches, he still looks the pa… more »
Coyotes Focus on Finishing
After a promising start, things turned sour for the University of South Dakota football team in 2010.
The Coyotes won three of their first five, including a 41-38 shocker at the University of Minnesota, but managed just one victory in their last six… more »
Transitioning South Dakota Coyotes set to tackle tough schedule
The University of South Dakota's 2010 football season certainly had its highs - a victory at the University of Minnesota comes to mind - but, by and large it was a disappointing campaign for the Coyotes of Coach Ed Meierkort.
USD finished with a 4-7… more »
USD Assistant Leaving For U Of Mary
The longest-tenured assistant coach for the University of South Dakota football team is leaving.
Offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Tony Spencer confirmed Friday that he accepted a position as wide receivers coach and special teams coord… more »
Sayler building a 'Division I environment' at USD
But challenges await USD athletic director after frenetic first year
It was one year and two days ago that a 40-year-old David Sayler, with seven different schools on his resume since 1996, was introduced as the next athletic director at the Universi… more »
Sioux prepare for a rowdy crowd
UND, South Dakota should have a frenzied atmosphere for Great West Conference opener
A crowd of around 10,000 is expected for Saturday’s game between UND and South Dakota — two teams with a long history that both are in the formative stages of their… more »
Whether you're a Jack or Coyote, teams' football success unites S.D.
South Dakota's two largest universities and their Division I athletic programs have earned the state's congratulations this fall.
The University of South Dakota recently defeated Big 10 Conference opponent University of Minnesota on the football fiel… more »
Juices flowing for Bison-Coyotes game
A good chunk of the North Dakota State and University of South Dakota football players were still in junior high the last time these teams played. For some coaches and fans, it seems like yesterday.
USD head coach Ed Meierkort said he’s gotten a less… more »
SDSU hosts Illinois State in "Cereal Bowl", Coyotes Take on Tough NAIA
On Saturday, the Jackrabbits host Illinois State in a Missouri Valley Football Conference clash scheduled for 6 p.m. at Coughlin-Alumni Stadium in the 15th annual “Cereal Bowl.”
SDSU leads the relatively young series 2-0 and is looking for its first… more »
Gophers can’t catch those wily Coyotes
Minnesota kicked off a challenging home schedule with the one game it just couldn’t lose.
But the Golden Gophers simply couldn’t catch Dante Warren and South Dakota.
Warren passed for 352 yards and three touchdowns for the Coyotes of the Football… more »
FCS Upsets Becoming Old Hat
“Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night.”
Those were the immortal — and possibly even immoral — words uttered by the Bette Davis character, Margo Channing, in the classic film, “All About Eve.”
The late Ms. Davis, the fictional char… more »
