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
Rodgers Throws Another Hail Mary, Yet Cardinals Win in Overtime
The Arizona Cardinals outlasted the Green Bay Packers in overtime in one of the craziest playoff games in NFL history, 26-20 Saturday night in the desert.
The fifth-seeded Packers led the second-seeded Cardinals, 13-10, heading into the fourth quarter...
Packers, Cardinals Meet Again, This Time in NFC Divisional Playoffs
Three weeks ago, the Arizona Cardinals sacked Aaron Rodgers eight times and handed the Green Bay Packers a 38-8 loss.
Now, it's the playoffs and the Packers are coming off a 35-18 win over the Washington Redskins last weekend the Wild Card playoffs...
Packers Travel to Washington To Open Playoffs
The the fifth-seeded Green Bay Packers head to Washington to play the fourth-seeded Redskins Sunday.
Washington is 9-7, has won its last four games and is 6-2 at home this season. After starting the month of December by winning its first three games, the Packers have lost their last two games and finished the season with a 10-6 record...
Packers, Vikings Play for NFC North Division Title Sunday
Sunday, the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings will battle for the NFC North division title at Lambeau Field in primetime on Sunday Night Football on NBC.
The Packers will be going for their fifth straight division title against Minnesota Sunday...
Green Bay Packers Battle Arizona Cardinals In The Desert
The Green Bay Packers are riding a three-game win streak and play at the Arizona Cardinals at 3:25 p.m. Sunday.
The Packers are 10-4 while the Cardinals have a 12-2 record. Arizona can clinch a first-round bye with a win. Minnesota plays the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football and if the Giants win, Green Bay can clinch the NFC North division title...
Green Bay’s Rushing Attack Helps Packers Handle Dallas Cowboys
Eddie Lacy and James Starks were a two-headed running monster and helped the Green Bay Packers rush for 230 total yards in their 28-7 win over the Dallas Cowboys Sunday at Lambeau Field.
It was the first time since Oct. 25, 2009 against Cleveland that Green Bay rushed for 200 yards...
Packers Host Cowboys at Lambeau Field Sunday
The last time the Green Bay Packers hosted the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field, they advanced to the NFC Championship game last year.
Remember that game? Yes, that's when Dez Bryant's catch wasn't a ruled a catch and Aaron Rodgers limped on a bad calf and led the Packers to the NFC title game...
Packers Head to Detroit For Second Straight Thursday Night Game
The Green Bay Packers are looking to get back in the win column after Chicago defeated them at home last week on Thanksgiving. The Packers are also hoping for a little revenge after Detroit defeated them at Lambeau for the first time since 1991 a few weeks ago...
Packers to Retire Favre’s Jersey Against Bears on Thanksgiving
Thursday night's match-up between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears is going to be special.
And not just because it's the oldest rivalry in the NFL. The Packers can tie the series win total with a win. Chicago leads the series, 93-92-6...
Packers Win on Road at TCF Bank Stadium Against Vikings
The Green Bay Packers picked up a big victory on the road against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday.
The Packers defeated the Vikings, 30-13, and snapped a three-game losing streak. With the win, Green Bay avoided falling two games behind Minnesota in the division race...