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Officially launching "Stig and The Rise of South Dakota State Football" the day before Hobo Day (Oct 10)
Book signing with myself and Coach Stig 4-6pm at @CubbysBrookings
Please stop by and check it out 👍
🎉 BOOK SIGNING 🎉
“Stig and The Rise of South Dakota State Football”
by Tanner Castora
📅 Friday, Oct. 10
📍 Cubby’s Sports Bar & Grill
⏰ 4pm-6pm
💙 Meet the Author
💛 Meet Coach Stig
🐰 Get Your Copy Signed
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Wow!!
Jadon and Jaxon Janke announce they will BOTH be signing with the Houston Texans as free agents
Together again.
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Whether QB @LincolnKienholz ends up signing with Washington or Ohio State
That’s a Division I Shooting Guard
That’s a Division I Baseball player (Shortstop)
They’re signing one of the best overall HS athletes in the United States.. With humility far past his age.
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Jacks a 55-14 winner over UIW
One game away from a third consecutive Natty appearance
Where #11 will go for win number 50, which would set an FCS all-time record.
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Isaiah Davis (@z4days) having to stop mid-sentence to hold back tears...
...not because of the championship, because he's done playing for South Dakota State.
Pretty damn cool stuff.
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Mark Gronowski (@mgronowski11) will wear #11 next season at Iowa
But before he moves on from Brookings
A look back at the living legend's 11 best moments as a South Dakota State Jackrabbit
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UConn's Geno Auriemma on when he became aware of @GoJacksWBB program success
Plus... why Geno said no thanks to the Jacks invite to play in Brookings:
"When they have five freshmen in the starting lineup and I know that's what's happening, I'll be happy to go up there."
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Heck of comeback last night engineered by @mgronowski11
Iowa 25-24 over Penn State.
The winningest QB in the history of college football notches another
Hawkeyes’ playoff hopes still alive
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Very cool stat just now from ESPN
@GoJacksWBB are one of three teams in the tournament without a single transfer on the roster
And one of 12 teams in the entire country.
A testament to the culture in Brookings
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Remember Zach Durfee (@zach_durfee) from the University of Sioux Falls?
He's now a Washington Husky and had THREE sacks this past Saturday
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In a world where transferring is the norm, I give you @mattmims15
Redshirted his first year. Started 2 games over the next 3 years, stuck with it.
Is now a full-time starter playing 32 mins a night and should no question be 1st Team-All Defense
Kids a winner
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Jimmy Rogers, 34 years old, officially named the next Head Coach at South Dakota State University
At 28 years old @CoachBobbit will be the next DC
At 27 years old @CoachLujan will enter his second year at the OC
All former Jacks. That’s family.
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During one of the most unstable weeks in @GoJacksFB program history
A look into how Chase Mason and Quinten Christensen have rallied the Jackrabbit troops from within
@Chase_Mason11 | @QuintenChriste2
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A few Jackrabbit legends in the house tonight
Caleb Sanders, Tucker Kraft and Mason McCormick.
Three National Champions
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SDSU probably should have been in the NCAA Tournament, the committee said no
So all they did was rip off 6 straight wins on their way to a women's NIT championship defeating Seton Hall 82-50 today in Brookings
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Saturday 3pm ESPN2 | Brooking, SD 📍
FCS National Semifinal
South Dakota State vs Montana State
A message I'd like to send to the people of South Dakota
#SpreadTheWord
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The opportunity @GoJacksWBB has tomorrow could be a university, not just program, a university changing moment
UConn hasn't missed the Sweet 16 since 1993
If SDSU pulls off the monumental upset, it will be mentioned on every network in America.
And why not believe they can
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In Iowa City tonight
A look at the Hawkeyes being led out by former Jackrabbit @mgronowski11
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So South Dakota State goes unbeaten in Summit League play, has 30 total wins, gets a 13 seed
Murray State goes unbeaten in Ohio Valley play, has 30 total wins and gets a 7 seed
Hmm. That’s a head scratcher
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Really, really good stuff from @Coach_AJ's postgame presser last night
@MattJZimmer asked what kind of things he takes away from games like this
I thought his response was fantastic. Seemed to be holding back tears as he spoke
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.@Indians I'm a broadcast journalism major at Kent State looking for an internship with you guys this summer. If you give me a shot, I promise to never be lacking in enthusiasm
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One year ago today I moved to Sioux Falls, S.D.
I describe it to everyone back home as a “Hidden gem”. It’s a simple, yet beautiful state and there’s nothing quite like a South Dakota sunset
Here’s 4 of my favorite pictures I’ve taken from the past 365 days
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This past month my time with KELO came to an end
I’m extremely grateful for the past 2 years. This job changed my life.
I had a blast
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After last night’s loss
UCLA head coach Cori Close (@CoachCoriClose) spoke about what SDSU’s Aaron Johnston (@Coach_AJ) meant to her during one of the most difficult periods of her life
She also touched on Frost Arena’s environment & what these kind of scenes do for the sport
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In 2021, Jackrabbits Chris Oladokun hit Jaxon Janke for a total of 1,176 Rec Yards
Today they both went through a workout with the Green Bay Packers. Pretty cool.
@jaxonjanke | @1Chrisoladokun0
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Big news for a former @GoJacksFB linebacker
Isaiah Stalbird has made the Saints 53-man roster
His incredible story only grows better — A life paved through perseverance:
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Perhaps the most decorated group in the history of South Dakota State Football..
The 10 Jackrabbits left from the class of 2018.
They’ll all walk on Senior Day this Saturday at 2pm.
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Jackson played under Stig in the mid 2000’s
Coached under Stig throughout the 2010’s
And has now taken the torch as the head man of the @GoJacksFB program in 2025
@CoachDtjackson | @HolyNutmeg
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Fascinating parallel…
Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison vs Youngstown St. (Sept 9th):
~ 7 catches, 160 yards, 2 TD
South Dakota State WR Jadon Janke vs Youngstown St. (Nov 11th):
~ 7 catches, 166 yards, 2 TD
Janke (6’3 212) is one of several legit NFL prospects in Brookings
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Big news for @GoJacksMBB
Freshman PG Jaden Jackson will remain in Brookings.
Especially with the loss of Larson, Jackson will play a highly important role on next year’s team
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FINAL | SDSU 45 NDSU 21
The first National Championship in program history
And perhaps the passing of the torch in the FCS
There’s a new bully on the block
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Garret Greenfield has been signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad
Isaiah Stalbird has been signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad
Congratulations @greenfield_74 @stalbird2
Huge steps forward for both SDSU alumni
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Whatever Mark Gronowski chooses to do...
Whether it's in your stadium seat or watching him play from your house on National TV
Come September, every one of you 19,340 should be pulling for that kid and his team with everything you got.
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The chaotic, fascinating, detailed behind the scenes look at how Jadon and Jaxon Janke both signed with the Houston Texans
@JadonJanke | @jaxonjanke
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Check this out
There’s a line up, down and around 5th street in Brookings… people have been waiting in line for over 4 hours… why?
Just to meet and get an autograph from @TuckerKraft
Pretty damn cool for a kid from Timber Lake, South Dakota.
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FINAL | SDSU 35 Villanova 21
Pierre Strong Jr, the best RB in the FCS, exited the game in the first quarter. Enter the 2nd best RB in the FCS, sophomore Isaiah Davis
25 rushes, 174 yards, 3 TD's
The offensive line was dominant
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Of the 8 players drafted or signed onto NFL teams from the 2023 FCS National Championship team
Jadon Janke (@JadonJanke) is the first Jackrabbit to take the NFL field
Houston and Chicago kickoff in 15 minutes on ESPN
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This Saturday former SDSU QB @mgronowski11 will be back in Brookings
He’ll be joining Stig and I for a book signing
10-11:30am at @jacks_central (SDSU Campus location)
25% of the proceeds will go towards the Feeding South Dakota organization
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SDSU sophomore WR @GriffinWilde1 is prime for a breakout season
The Sioux Falls native added 10 pounds of muscle to his frame this off season
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Head Coach Jimmy Rogers on playing Oklahoma State this Saturday:
“We’ve given up moral victories here for a long time, we’re going there for a reason.”
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The Women’s NIT Semifinal
South Dakota State vs UCLA
Packed house. You won’t find support like this in many places across the entire country
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Former SDSU WR @JadonJanke, who was released last week by the Texans, has signed with the Miami Dolphins
Janke will wear #82 for the Dolphins in Friday night's game against the Buccaneers
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This past week I was approved by the NCAA to cover March Madness as an independent journalist working for my own self.
I consider it to be one of the best accomplishments of my career to this point, and a real step forward.
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NFL scouts with the Jets, Titans, Chiefs Seahawks & Buccaneers at practice today in Brookings
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ESPN ranks PG Milos Uzan as the nations 52nd best player. They rank SG Braelon Green 34th
Friday he torched them for 35, 5 & 4
Thursday he threw down a left handed windmill
Tuesday was a game winning shot in the final seconds
A look at back @kalen_garry’s sensational week
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Good seeing the big fella yesterday
Tells me he’s loving Pittsburgh
Also said it was a strange feeling watching the Jacks play as a spectator
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The Tampa Bay #buccaneers have signed SDSU OT Garret Greenfield to their practice squad
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From individual breakdowns, to a conversation I had
To the fascinating swagger of the group & much more
Here are 12 thoughts, observations & experiences involving the @GoJacksFB program the past 5 months
Including a National Championship prediction
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A peek behind the curtains of the last four months in the life of Mark Gronowski (@mgronowski11)
The details of how and why the best QB in the FCS stuck with the Jackrabbits
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Wow, developing story:
Pittsburgh starting guard Isaac Seumalo will miss a month with injury.
Their starting center Nate Herbig will miss the entire season with injury.
Therefore, former Jackrabbit Mason McCormick may start week one for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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The 2023 SDSU Football Preview Magazine
Who 30 current players feel is the best player on their offense / defense
How many Jacks an NFL scout feels has a shot at the League
True freshman who turned heads, the fastest Jackrabbit & much more
medium.com/@tannercastora5/k…
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First day of fall camp for @GoJacksFB
True freshman WRs making plays
(#11) Luke Womack and (#23) Joe Kolega
Maybe not this year because of the depth at wideout, but Kolega will be a player some day.
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The 4 men in tomorrow’s FCS National Championship pregame fly-over
Colonel Jon “Rabbi” Friedman
Captain Michael “Flash” Breshears
Lt Colonel Jeremy “Dook” Doohen
Colonel Josh “J-Dub” Wika
Pretty damn cool 🇺🇸✈️
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South Dakota State upsets Oklahoma State 74-68
Time to give the Rabbits a little more national respect. What a game!!
@GoJacksWBB has now won 30 games in a season during their D1 era for the second time.
They’ll play the UConn Huskies on Monday
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Will Kyle III is your Summit League Tournament MVP
The Bellevue, Nebraska native is turning into a heck of a player.. and just a true sophomore
He drops 15 pts & 11 rbs in the championship victory
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Before their final dual... A look back into the intertwined recruitment of SDSU's Mark Gronowski and NDSU's Cam Miller
@mgronowski11 | @cammiller_5
Both offered by the Jackrabbits just one day apart in June of 2019
"We were scratching our heads."
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Former SDSU linebacker Adam Bock (@ap_bock) puts up 23 reps the bench press
The average for linebackers at the NFL Combine was 22.4
Impressive.
He also measured at 6’0.3 225-pounds
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From the player Baylor Scheierman (@playforhim3) most reminds me of
To a comment made yesterday by @CoachHendoSDSU on the Dan Dakich Show
To a conversation I had with Noah Freidel (@Noah_Freidel) months ago
8 of my thoughts after watching SDSU live
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For comparison purpose
NDSU’s tight end Joe Stoffel has 79 career receptions, a Bison TE program record.
SDSU’s Dallas Goedert had 92 catches in 2016 alone.
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One of the greatest defensive players to ever play in Brookings.
And his goal line tackle in the 2023 National Championship will go down as one of the greatest single plays in program history.
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Down 3 with 2:04 left, @mgronowski11 drops a 40-yard dime to @grahmgoering
And on the very next play @GriffinWilde1 shakes 3 defenders on his way to the game winning 35-yard Touchdown
Heck of a finish, incredible atmosphere.
FINAL- No.1 SDSU 20 No.3 Montana State 16
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Former @GoJacksFB HC John Stiegelmeier & Jackrabbit great Adam Vinatieri are set to be inducted into the SD Sports HOF
(In between them is Mike Daly - Daly hired Stig as the SDSU defensive coordinator in 1991 and coached Vinatieri)
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South Dakota State Men’s 🏀
Overall (17-4) Conference (8-0)
Baylor Scheierman (@playforhim3) leads the conference in rebounding & assists while putting up 15 PPG on 50% shooting from 3
The 6’6 PG is steadily proving himself to be one of the best players in all the land
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11 Jacks potentially playing in the NFL this weekend
▪️M. McMormick (PIT)
▪️J. Janke (HOU)
▪️P. Strong (CLE)
▪️I. Davis (NYJ)
▪️T. Kraft (GB)
▪️D. Goedert (PHI)
▪️Z. Heins (LAC)
▪️G. Greenfield (SEA)
▪️I. Stalbird (NO)
▪️C. Oladokun (KC)
▪️C. Roseboom (LAC)
A football factory.
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Espn in the house in Brookings 👀
National exposure on the horizon for the @GoJacksFB program
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Former SDSU All-American Garret Greenfield (@greenfield_74) has been signed to the NY Giants practice squad
Greenfield has been through multiple workouts with teams over the past months, has stuck with it, and is now heading to New York.
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Seeing Chase Mason, Q Christensen, Kirschenman, Van Tol, Alpers, Jack Smith & others announce their staying in Brookings
Makes this clear:
The value of recruiting your home state has become even greater in this day & age of college football
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Some of the best athletes in the country play at South Dakota State 🏈
That’s no longer an opinion, but a fact.
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FINAL from Brookings
No. 9 South Dakota State 27
No. 2 North Dakota State 19
The rock remains with the yellow & blue
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I understand NDSU is the defending champion
But no one in the FCS has a more impressive 2025 resume than @GoJacksFB right now
Two Top 25 wins, including a Top 5 road win
There's a real argument the Jacks should be ranked #1. Thoughts @SamHerderFCS ?
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Tuesday Rewind ~ SDSU vs Montana
🔹An in-depth breakdown of Bock’s stellar play
🔹Something that really bothered me about Montana in the 4th Q
🔹More on Gronowski, the Jankes, & possibly the next OC
🔹My personal experience on Sunday and more.
medium.com/@tannercastora5/f…
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The 2023 National Champions @GoJacksFB honored at halftime tonight
They’ll be remembered as one of the greatest FCS teams of all time, and I firmly believe at (15-0) they were a Top 25 team in all of college football
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Friday 6pm | Brookings, SD📍
ESPN 2 📺
No. 1 South Dakota State vs
No. 5 Albany
A berth in the FCS National Championship on the line under the lights.
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Mason McCormick and Garret Greenfield over 6 years ago as incoming recruits
A testament to both themselves & the program to what they’ve become.
Both will be drafted into the NFL sometime in the next three days
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A look back at yesterday’s 39-18 drumming of @GoJacksFB over Montana State
A true masterpiece of a performance in every sense of the word
That’s a group of men on a mission.
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Andrew Gustad (@AndrewGustad) emailed Stig asking to walk-on at SDSU back in 2022.
He fought to make the team.
Three years later this past Saturday, he scored his first touchdown for @GoJacksFB
Gustad on the moment and his message to fellow walk-ons
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FINAL
#1 South Dakota State 33
#10 North Dakota State 16
In front of the largest crowd in program history (19,431)… the Jackrabbits just the better team in all three phases of the game.
The Dakota Marker stays in Brookings.
Horns Down.
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I’m here at South Dakota State’s pro day
Michael Griffin II (@M_GriffinJR) just hit a 43.5 inch vertical
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Mark Gronowski BALLING right now on national TV
3 total touchdowns in come from behind win, 38-28, on the road vs Rutgers.
Iowa moves to 3-1 on the season
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Stopped by SDSU FB practice this morning
Sioux Falls native Jack Smith (@JackSmith0014) is emerging as a reliable target
While QB1 @Chase_Mason11 drops one in the bucket for @grahmgoering
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SDSU RB Amar Johnson has signed with
Green Bay as a free agent
Johnson was a 2-time all-conference selection with @GoJacksFB
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I thought it would be a competitive game, I admittedly was wrong. SDSU 37-3 over their in-state rival.
A post-game conversation with @mgronowski11 and @JadonJanke
"We're a team that's been killing narratives all season long."
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This is a remarkable accomplishment.
33 teams received at-large bids.
32 of those bids went to teams from the Power Five or Group of Five conferences (The 10 best conferences).
The other went to @GoJacksVB, who plays in the Summit League - That's unheard of.
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The Steelers had another season ending injury on their offensive line this past week.
So, they brought in Garret Greenfield for a workout.
Could SDSU greats McCormick and Greenfield play alongside one another once again? It's feasible.
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Cool stuff late night on SportsCenter
SVP asking Kalen Deboer asking his personal journey dating back to his time in Sioux Falls
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To stay or to go?
A deep, deep dive into the decision in front of Mark Gronowski (@mgronowski11)
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Big news for SDSU
After entering the portal, one of their top defenders from a season ago is returning.
“When you're climbing the ladder of success in life, sometimes they forget to tell you to stop when you're happy”
These past 2 weeks have been a whirlwind of emotions. But, SDSU is such a special place and I can’t pass up playing my final year as a Jack 💙💛 @CoachDtjackson
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One step from Frisco and a summer adventure made of gold
A look at the journey of @mgronowski11 and his brother Ryan
Full feature story available in link:
keloland.com/sports/mark-and…
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Very cool talk tonight with Mark Gronowski and Evan Beerntsen
Two former Jacks that will now be competing in the Big Ten in 2025
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With Rogers and the staff now gone... There will be a mass exodus of players at SDSU
Who I'm most fascinated to see if he stays or leaves:
Chase Mason.
Will the QB in waiting take the reins next season in Brookings, or move on as well?
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The four @GoJacksWBB seniors check out for the final time in Brookings
(Byom, P. Meyer, Theisen, Vlastin)
The Rabbits defeat St. Thomas 79-46 finishing a perfect 16-0 in Summit League regular season play
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"I have the opportunity that they never got."
Painful tribulations handled with remarkable attitude.
The full story of SDSU's @ZachHeins and his family can be watched within the link
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