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
Former Nebraska All-American Ralph Brown: “Took a Week Off Last Week vs. McNeese State”
Ralph Brown joins Jeff Thurn on Thursday’s edition of Overtime.
Minnesota Vikings LB Gerald Hodges: ‘We’re Building Trust in Each Other’
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Gerald Hodges joins Jeff Thurn on Wednesday's edition of Overtime.
Charles Davis Shares his Reaction to Ray Rice Video
Charles Davis (@CFD22) of Fox Sports joins Jeff Thurn on Tuesday’s edition of Overtime.
Jamal Lewis: How Did the NFL Not Know About Ray Rice Video?
Former NFL Running Back Jamal Lewis joins Jeff Thurn on Tuesday’s edition of Overtime.
Rocky Boiman: “The NFL Got it Wrong and It’s Never Okay to Hit a Woman”
The NFL has ruled the news cycle over the last 48 hours. Week One kicked off on Sunday and Monday night and TMZ released the video of Ray Rice striking and knocking his wife, Janay Rice unconscious early Monday morning.
Judd Zulgad on Overtime: Refreshing to Watch Minnesota Vikings Again
Judd Zulgad of ESPN 1500 joins Jeff Thurn on Monday’s edition of Overtime.
Minnesota Vikings DE Brian Robison Discusses Yesterday’s Win On Overtime
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison joins Jeff Thurn on Monday's edition of Overtime.
O’Gorman High School, Lincoln High School Battle in Dakota Bowl Saturday
Lincoln ousted O'Gorman, 28-0 in the Class 11AAA semifinals last Fall before eventually claiming the state title. The two tangle in an early season match-up at Howard Wood Field in the Dakota Bowl Saturday.
Seattle Proves They’re Defending Super Bowl Champs, Crush Green Bay, 36-16
Seattle proved last night that beating them won't be easy in 2014. The Seahawks pounded the Green Bay Packers, 36-16 on the same night they unveiled their Super Bowl banner.
ESPN’s Brett McMurphy Talks Jameis Winston, Florida State, and Michigan/Notre Dame
ESPN’s Brett McMurphy joins Jeff Thurn on Friday’s edition of Overtime.