I was born and raised in Sioux Falls. I graduated from Sioux Falls Christian High School in 2009 and from the University of Sioux Falls in 2013. At USF, I majored in Media Studies with an emphasis in journalism. In the Media Studies program, I dabbled in all aspects of journalism. First, I was the sports editor and reporter for the newspaper, the Vessel. Second, I was an anchor/producer/reporter for College Week (30-minute television show). Lastly, I was a DJ for KCFS 94.5 (student radio station). At ESPN 99.1, I am a freelance sports writer. I write local and national articles, and a weekly Game of the Week story featuring a high school football game. When I am not writing for ESPN 99.1, he is filming and editing sports games at KDLT-News in Sioux Falls. I loves all sports, but loves basketball and football the most.
Sam Tastad
Game of the Week: President’s Bowl Takes Centers Stage Saturday Night
The 23rd President's Bowl kicks off Saturday night at Howard Wood Field between O'Gorman and Washington at 4 p.m., and Lincoln and Roosevelt at 7 p.m.
‘Fail Mary’ Rematch – Green Bay Looks for Revenge vs. Seattle
On Monday Night Football in 2012 the Green Bay Packers fell to Seattle on the famous 'Fail Mary' play.
Former Washington Tight End Chris Cooley: “We are Proud to be Redskins”
Former Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley joins Jeff Thurn on Tuesday’s Edition of Overtime.
SLIDESHOW: Minnesota Vikings Training Camp
All Photos Taken by Sam Tastad at Minnesota Vikings Training Camp in Mankato, MN. For comments and story ideas, email Sam at tastadsam@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @samtastad.
Minnesota Vikings Training Camp Thoughts – Saturday, July 26
"Teddy, Teddy, Teddy!"
Mike Miller is Reuniting with LeBron James in Cleveland
Mitchell native Mike Miller is going to take less money and head to Cleveland to play with LeBron James again.
Chris Kluwe is Suing the Minnesota Vikings
Chris Kluwe is suing the Minnesota Vikings, after the team allegedly will not release the findings of an investigation into homophobic remarks by special teams coach Mike Priefer.
Country Singer Kip Moore on ESPN 99.1 to talk with Jeff Thurn about Ticket Scalpers
Country singer Kip Moore joined Jeff Thurn on Monday's edition of Overtime on ESPN 99.1 to talk about ticket scalpers.
Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether Joins Overtime to Talk about the Events Center
Sioux Falls mayor Mike Huether joins Thursday's edition of Overtime with Jeff Thurn.
Q&A with Former Duke Star Christian Laettner at Saturday’s Legends Event
Former Duke star Christian Laettner taught kids the fundamentals of basketball at the Sanford Pentagon on Saturday.