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
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Ron Zook joins Jeff Thurn on Wednesday’s edition of Overtime to discuss college football, and what it is like to work with the Green Bay Packers and Mike McCarthy.
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Virginia Tech’s Shane Beamer on David Wilson’s Injury, and the ACC
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Big Ten Network Analyst Gerry DiNardo Joins Overtime
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Former Tennis Player Marissa Irvin-Gould Joins Overtime
Former professional tennis player Marissa Irvin Gould (@mirvgould) joins Tuesday's edition of Overtime with Jeff Thurn to talk about her tennis career and writing a book.
Michael Bruntz Says Nate Gerry is Adjusting to His New Position at Safety
Michael Bruntz of 24/7 Sports joins Jeff Thurn on Monday's edition of Overtime to discuss the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and Sioux Falls native Nate Gerry.
Former PGA Champ Rich Beem: Speed the Game of Golf Up
Former PGA Champ Rich Beem joins Monday's Overtime with Jeff Thurn to talk about Rory McIlory and the future of golf.
Greg Jennings is Having a Good Time at Minnesota Vikings Training Camp
I made Greg Jennings laugh at Minnesota Vikings Training Camp.
'What's it like working with Norv Turner?'
'I can't stand him.'
Jennings smiles, and chuckles, along with a few other reporters after Vikings practice in Mankato. In all seriousness though, the former Green Bay Packers and second-year Vikings wide receiver was very receptive of his new offensive coordinator...
SLIDESHOW: Minnesota Vikings Training Camp
All Photos Taken by Sam Tastad at Minnesota Vikings Training Camp in Mankato, MN. For comments and story ideas, email Sam at tastadsam@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @samtastad.
Scott Miller on Overtime: Will the Minnesota Twins Trade Anyone Before the Deadline?
Bleacher Report's Scott Miller joined Wednesday's edition of Overtime to discuss today's MLB trade deadline, and how the August waiver wire works.