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
Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports: What’s Happened to Iowa State?
Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports joins Jeff Thurn on Thursday's edition of Overtime.
‘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.
ESPN’s Dan Hawkins on Kenny Hill, Texas A&M after win over South Carolina
On Wednesday’s edition of Overtime, ESPN College Football analyst Dan Hawkins joins Jeff Thurn.
Sam Tastad’s NFL Preview, and ‘Expert’ Predictions
The NFL season begins in Seattle with a rematch of the 'Fail Mary' game between the Seahawks and Green Bay Packers on Thursday night on NBC.
Roosevelt High School, Brandon Valley High School Collide in Early Class 11AAA Action
Sometimes it's better to save the best for last, but that's not the case. Roosevelt and Brandon Valley are on a collision course tonight at Howard Wood Field.
Anthony Becht on Overtime: Does SDSU have a Shot vs. Missouri?
ESPN college football analyst and former NFL tight end Anthony Becht joins Jeff Thurn on Thursday’s edition of Overtime.
ESPN’s Andy Katz: “Sioux Falls is a Viable Alternative to Host NCAA First Four
ESPN's Andy Katz joins Jeff Thurn on Tuesday's edition of Overtime to discuss the possibility of the NCAA Division I basketball tournament coming to Sioux Falls.
Julie Buehler Adds Her Opinion on Teddy Bridgewater of Minnesota Vikings
Sports analyst Julie Buehler joins Jeff Thurn on Wednesday's edition of Overtime.
Chris Kluwe Joins Overtime to Talk About His Settlement with Vikings
Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe joined Jeff Thurn on Wednesday’s edition of Overtime.
Bill King Joins Jeff Thurn on Tuesday’s Overtime
Bill King joins Jeff Thurn on Tuesday’s edition of Overtime.