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
SI’s Ben Reiter Says on Overtime He Thinks Detroit Will Win A.L. Central
Sports Illustrated’s Ben Reiter joins Jeff Thurn on Wednesday’s edition of Overtime.
New Sioux Falls Skyforce Head Coach Phil Weber: ‘Same Culture, Play Tough Defense & Score’
New Sioux Falls Skyforce head coach Phil Weber joins Jeff Thurn on Tuesday's edition of Overtime.
Iowa State HC Paul Rhoads on Last Week’s Win over Iowa
Iowa State head football coach Paul Rhoads joins Jeff Thurn on Thursday's edition of Overtime.
Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports Previews Nebraska-Miami on Saturday
Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports joins Jeff Thurn on Wednesday’s edition of Overtime.
Judd Zulgad of ESPN 1500 Doesn’t Agree with Minnesota Vikings decision to Let AP Play
Judd Zulgad of ESPN 1500 joins Jeff Thurn on Tuesday’s edition of Overtime.
Former Minnesota Vikings Punter Chris Kluwe: ‘I Would Sit Adrian Peterson a Year’
Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe joined Jeff Thurn on Tuesday’s edition of Overtime.
Green Bay Packers Turn Jets On. Complete Comeback to Beat New York
The Green Bay Packers were down 14-3 at home and on the verge of starting 0-2. Then, Aaron Rodgers pulled off a miraculous comeback and led the Packers to a 31-24 win over the New York Jets.
Bleacher Report’s Andrew Garda Talks About Adrian Peterson, Ray Rice and the NFL
Bleacher Report’s Andrew Garda joined Jeff Thurn on Friday’s edition of Overtime.
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.
Augustana football Coach Jerry Olszewski: Ready for Challenge vs. No. 3 Minnesota-Duluth Saturday
Augustana football head coach Jerry Olszewski joins Jeff Thurn on Thursday’s edition of Overtime.