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
Athlete of Week: Colton Kooima, Roosevelt
Through six games, Colton Kooima is swishing buckets, and contributing to the Roosevelt Rough Riders on the big stage in Class AA boys basketball.
Was Mike Zimmer a Good Hire for Minnesota?
ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday morning that the Minnesota Vikings will hire Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer as their next head coach.
Minnesota Vikings to Interview Bengals Coordinators
Two days after the Cincinnati Bengals were eliminated from the playoffs, the Minnesota Vikings continued their head coaching searching by asking to interview both Bengals top coordinators.
Cordarrelle Patterson to Pro Bowl, Offensive Rookie of Month
Cordadarelle Patterson capped off a stellar December with a few honors.
Best Stories in South Dakota Sports in 2013
There were plenty of captivating moments in South Dakota sports in 2013.
Before the ball drops in New York on Tuesday night, let's remember these moments that made South Dakotan's cheer loud and proud for their home state's team and athletes...
Part IV – Concussions in Football: From a Medical Perspective
As the hits keep on coming, the worries and concerns about head trauma has taken over the spotlight among professional, college, high school, and youth football.
C.J. Weaver Loves Playing Football With the Boys
Constance Weaver is used to hanging out with the boys.
Adrian Peterson Says He Wants to Play in Texas
Adrian Peterson is signed on to playing for the Minnesota Vikings until 2017. However, he suggested on the SVP and Russillo show Thursday that he may want to play for a team in the Lonestar State.
Part 1: Concussions in Football – Youth Football On the Rise in South Dakota
"Who can imagine a Thanksgiving without football?," says Black Hills Youth Football League director Shawn Boyle.
Rodgers Could Miss Three Weeks
Aaron Rodgers played one series on Monday night in a loss to the Chicago Bears. Rodgers was sacked by the Bears linebacker Shea McClellin and his left shoulder was in serious pain.