Play-By-Play Guy | 2025 Upper Midwest Emmy® Award Recipient | 2025 S.D. Sportscaster of the Year - @NSMASportsMedia
Sioux Falls, SD
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I’m so thankful to have the opportunity to do what I love. That’s always been enough. But it is such an honor to be recognized among so many talented colleagues from across the region. That would not be possible without all of my amazing teammates at @MidcoSports.
SPORTS PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST the Upper Midwest Emmy goes to Jay Elsen @MidcoSports #MidwestEmmys
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Former Texas Tech/South Dakota guard Matt Mooney has agreed to an “Exhibit 10 contract” with the Memphis Grizzlies. That gets him the opportunity to compete in training camp and a guaranteed spot on the Grizzlies’ G-League team (Memphis Hustle). @MoonSwag13
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Put your allegiances aside for a second and consider that @SDCoyotesWBB and @GoJacksWBB just beat Ohio State and Notre Dame on the same day. That’s pretty cool for the state of South Dakota and @thesummitleague.
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That personal foul call on Von Miller might be the worst flag I've ever seen. 15 yards for pulling the old "psyche" move? Dumb. #Broncos
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Summary of @cstrevy’s Pro Day performance:
Vert - 38.5”
Broad Jump - 10’5”
40 - 4.45 (unofficial)
Bests for QBs at NFL Combine:
Vert - 33.5” (Allen, WYO)
Broad Jump - 9’11” (Allen, WYO)
40 - 4.63 (Flowers, USF)
Also told Streveler “killed it” throwing the ball.
@SDCoyotesFB
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A bit of personal news...
Father’s Day weekend is off to a pretty amazing start!
Marley Elizabeth Elsen
7 lbs, 14 oz...20 inches
Born 6/15/18 at 10:33am.
Momma and Marley are doing wonderful. Thanks to all who have offered thoughts and prayers.
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Jimmy Rogers was asked what this year's group of seniors meant to him. After a lengthy pause to collect himself he gave a very long and heartfelt response. Here it is in its entirety. It's well worth the listen.
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Chris Streveler has made the Cardinals’ 53-man roster for the second straight year.
@SDCoyotesFB | @MidcoSports azcardinals.com/news/cuts-ge…
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.@kodycase3’s incredible diving catch was showcased in @SportsCenter’s “Gimmie That” segment.
@SDCoyotesFB @MidcoSN
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Former @SDCoyotesFB QB @cstrevy made his pro debut with Winnipeg tonight. He finished 10/10 for 140 yards and a touchdown. Also ran for 37 yards on four carries in the Blue Bombers’ 33-13 preseason win over Edmonton.
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In the three days since he entered his name in the transfer portal, South Dakota’s @StanleyUmude_ says he has received offers from Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, TCU, UNLV and USC.
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The SDSU defense has a not-so-secret standard for points allowed. 10 points or less.
Anything more = failure.
@AHoltanRegister asked Jimmy Rogers to explain how they landed on that number during Tuesday's weekly media session. His answer was excellent.
@MidcoSports (1/2)
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Former @GoJacksFB RB Amar Johnson gets himself a Lambeau Leap in his preseason debut. Far and away the highlight of the night for Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers
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Based on this look alone, @cstrevy is Burt Reynolds, Joe Namath, Brett Keisel and Gardner Minshew all rolled into one. @cfl @Wpg_BlueBombers @SDCoyotesFB #GreyCupParade
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What else does @thesummitleague have to do to get the respect has earned in women’s basketball? @SDCoyotesWBB reaches the #Sweet16. @GoJacksWBB moves into the WNIT semis. These ladies can play.
Recent P5 references: Ole Miss, Baylor, Michigan, Minnesota and Alabama.
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.@SDCoyotesFB's Bob Nielson isn't going anywhere, folks. "There is absolutely no truth to any of these rumors regarding me and Kent State. I am not pursuing the job. I am the head coach at South Dakota and plan to be for the future." (edited for typo)
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The University of South Dakota, South Dakota State University and Timber Lake, South Dakota were all mentioned during the first 16 minutes of this Sunday Night Football broadcast. That’s pretty cool.
(It was also twice more than they’ve mentioned Taylor Swift.)
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.@SDCoyotesFB QB Chris Streveler has been named 1st team FCS All-American by the Associated Press.
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There’s no way to replace the NCAA Tournament experience, but I can’t imagine how devastated @SDCoyotesWBB would be if they had lost the opportunity to accomplish this. Basketball fans everywhere are disappointed, but @SDCoyotes supporters should be grateful, too. What a team.
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If you’ve got an extra prayer, my Dad could use it today. About to go in for a second procedure on his heart. Much more controlled circumstance than it was back in December, which should make things easier.
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Chris Streveler confirms that he has signed with the #Jets practice squad.
#TakeFlight
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Beresford’s Sam Nelson drills a DEEP 3 at the buzzer to lift the Watchdogs to a 62-59 win over Chester Area on Friday. #SCtop10 @AnderaMidcoSN @StewartMidcoSN
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The same university from Sioux Falls, S.D. has now claimed a national baseball and softball championship in consecutive seasons. Incredible accomplishment from any school, but you’re kidding yourself if you don’t think geography makes this all that much more impressive.
THAT FINAL OUT FEELIN’!
🏆🏆 AUGUSTANA IS YOUR 2019 DII NATIONAL CHAMPION!! 🏆🏆
#RelentlessPursuit | #BuildingChampions
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SDSU stuffs Montana State on 4th and 1 and the Jackrabbits escape Bozeman with a 30-24 win in double overtime. What an absolutely massive win for Dan Jackson and the Jackrabbits. An instant classic.
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Mark Gronowski officially bids farewell to Brookings.
▪️49 wins - T1st FCS
▪️2 FCS Championships
▪️Walter Payton Award (2023)
▪️10,309 passing yards - 2nd SDSU
▪️93 passing TDs - 2nd SDSU
▪️1,767 rush yards
▪️37 rushing TDs - 6th SDSU
Well done, 11.
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Kansas Head Coach Bill Self on @SDCoyotesMBB’s Stanley Umude: “He was, without question, the best player on the floor tonight.”
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.@SDCoyotesVB’s Elizabeth Juhnke suffered a serious leg injury during USD’s loss to Houston on Friday.
Juhnke’s condition, along with the way her team responded following her exit, was a big part of the conversation following the match.
#NCAAWVB
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The moment @SDCoyotesFB got its first look at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
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This will break your heart, but it will also be the most beautiful thing you see for a long, long time.
Son shares a final dance with his Mom.
After her courageous battle with ALS, she’ll be with her heavenly family soon.
Love your family, it’s all that really matters! 💕🙏💕
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When it comes to role players that maximize their value, @MaxBurch5 is him. Saturday, the Sioux Falls native proved it with 8 second half points in @SDCoyotesMBB’s 84-68 win over Omaha. @_CoachPete thinks it’s a sign of things to come.
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Still trying to wrap my head around that absolutely unreal finish in Vermillion. South Dakota with two touchdowns in the final 3:22 to upset NDSU, 29-28. Coyotes clinch a share of their first MVFC title and a top 8 seed in the upcoming FCS Playoffs. Madness.
#SCTop10
Can you believe it! 🤯 @boumanaidan8 ⏩ @Javion__P 🔥🔥🔥
#MidcoSports | #GoYotes #WeAreSouthDakota | @SDCoyotesFB
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Instead we get ignorant comments about the student-athletes/coaches having to live in places like South Dakota, lazy jokes about how nicknames are pronounced and automatic references to San Diego State. They all deserve better. Women’s basketball, in general, deserves better.
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Former @SDCoyotesFB All-American specialists @_daltongodfrey_ and @schuttbrady5 are in attendance at #SuperBowl to support @Chiefs LB @jacko_cochrane. That’s Jack’s father John - a legend in his own right - with them.
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After the loss to the Steelers people were looking at the next three and giving them essentially a 0% chance to get even one win. Going 3-for-3 in that stretch is actually incredible.
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.@SDCoyotesMBB’s Boogie Anderson (@Boogieee0) gave us a highlight reel moment. @MidcoSports’ photographer extrodinaire Christian Begeman froze it in time. Drink it in.
#TourneyHQ #MidcoSports
#March2TheSummit
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When your boss says you can’t watch @marchmadness at the office...#NCAATournament
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Saturday's 28-21 FCS Semifinal loss to NDSU marked the end for an accomplished group of SDSU seniors. Jimmy Rogers, Amar Johnson, Mark Gronowski and Adam Bock all fought through the emotions of the moment to reflect on what was a brilliant ride.
@MidcoSports
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There are not a whole lot of things in this life that are more satisfying than listening to your children pray for the people they care about.
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Bridget was one of the toughest players I have ever covered at USD. She didn’t necessarily light up the box score, but she was absolutely a star in her role. Rest easy, Bridget. You won. 🙏
We are saddened to hear of the passing of former Coyote student-athlete Bridget (Arens) Schumacher.
Please keep Bridget's family in your thoughts and prayers.
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We did it, y’all. We got in a whole season of high school football in 2020. Well done, @SDHSAA!
@danswartos @Krog14
#MidcoSN | #SDFootball20
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.@SDCoyotesFB alum/CFL champion Chris Streveler has officially secured a spot on Arizona’s 53-man roster.
#MidcoSN azcardinals.com/news/cardina…
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Former @SDCoyotesFB LB Jack Cochrane confirms that he has been signed to the Chiefs practice squad.
#ChiefsKingdom
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.@SDCoyotesFB QB Chris Streveler (@cstrevy) has a pre-draft workout with the #Bears scheduled for Friday.
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Put everything I had into the last 9 days.
I’d do it all again in a heartbeat. Just as long as I get a nap first.
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Acknowledges that something happened, then explains why replay is not available.
You want to teach character? Admit your officials got it wrong.
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To all who have called, texted, messaged and, most importantly, prayed for my Dad over the past few days...THANK YOU!
He received incredible care and is expected to make a full recovery from the heart attack he suffered earlier this week. 🙏 🙌
#HAPPYNEWYEAR2021
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I would rather lose every game by 50 than...
A) Be the coach that tells his/her team to do this.
B) Play for a coach that tells me to do this.
C) Be the administrator that allows my school/conference/state to be represented in this way.
D) All of the above.
#playthedamngame
Reason #235 of why Iowa High School basketball needs a shot clock @IHSAA
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Remember last year when the entire NCAA women’s bracket got leaked ahead of the selection show, throwing schools/teams/fans/broadcasters into a panic and “ruining the moment” for many of those that had worked their whole lives for that opportunity?
I wish it was that day.
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We may not have all the bells and whistles or big name talent, but we won’t say San Diego State.
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My 5-year-old daughter made her first ever #SuperBowl prediction at school on Friday. Her teacher was nice enough to share it with my wife and me:
“I really don’t like the Rams, but I saw one of their guys on TV and he was kinda cute, so I picked the Rams.”
🤦♂️
#SuperBowLIII
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Here's your two Walter Payton Award front-runners sharing mutual respect following today's #FCSPlayoffs matchup. All Chris Streveler (@cstrevy) and Jeremiah Briscoe did was throw for a combined 1,025 yards and 9 touchdowns. #USDvsSHSU @SDCoyotes @SDCoyotesFB
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I'm not sure @claudia_kunzer meant to do this, but we just call 'em like we see 'em.
"OH, LOOK AT THAT PASS!" - @BrownMidcoSN
Nifty little finish for @GuebertMacy, too.
#MidcoSN | @SDCoyotesWBB | @SDCoyotes
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Today marks 11 years for me at @MidcoSports. Things certainly look a lot different now than they did in the beginning, but I still get to work with some of the best people in the world every single day. So thankful for them and for everyone that supports/enjoys what we do.
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Always appreciate the opportunity to catch up with one of the best to ever sling it for @SDCoyotesFB. Great QB, better human. Thanks for making the time to visit, @cstrevy!
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USD picks up a commitment Karly Jusczak, a 6-1 forward from Pine City, Minnesota. Jusczak had originally signed to play for Carrie Eighmey at Idaho.
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JFPA president @rmcknightSDSU tells me donations in support of Nate White's family have already hit the $17,000 mark. Pretty incredible response.
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.@SDCoyotes just announced the largest non-corporate donation in its history. Per release, the gift of $5.6 million from @SDCoyotesFB alum Dr. John House ('76) will support the football program operationally and aid in further athletic facility enhancements.
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Such an honor to be included on this year's list of @MidwestEmmys nominations for play-by-play. This never would have been possible without the incredible @MidcoSN team that surrounds me every single day.
So a big "THANK YOU" to them and to all who support what we do!
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My man, @MoonSwag13! That shirt (snug as it might be, @johncthayer) is going to make its debut tomorrow.
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Wow. What a run. Thanks for the memories, ORU.
#MarchMadness #Sweet16
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.@SDCoyotesFB alum @TGraham_JR has signed with the #Colts. That after a strong showing at the team's rookie minicamp last weekend.
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Lots to digest here, but what is your favorite part of this new GIF?
A) Phone Guy
B)@RonaldMillar contemplating his next bite of a 🌭.
C)@BNewitt’s level of annoyance
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In the moment, I didn’t realize what that @SDCoyotesFB rally meant to some of you. It’s all crystal clear now.
“Heavens to Betsy!”
- @notthefakeSVP
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I've got an idea...
Now that @SDCoyotesWBB & @GoJacksWBB are both off this week, wouldn't it be cool if they split next week's doubleheader to play one in Vermillion this weekend & one in Brookings next weekend?
Top 2 teams, 2 weeks in a row. Home & Home.
Food for thought.
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This is a significant development. Bouman, who already ranks 4th at USD in career passing yards and 5th in touchdown passes, will play one more season for the Coyotes. All indications during the season were that 2024 would be his final ride. Not so fast.
There’s one last present under the tree. 🎁
@boumanaidan8 has a message for Coyote Nation!
#GoYotes x #WeAreSouthDakota
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The @SDCoyotes football and men’s basketball teams went a combined 16-0 at home during the fall semester. I’m not sure when/if that happened last, but it’s notable.
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SDSU's Kalen Garry has been better than anyone else in this tournament in terms of plus/minus. Through his first 5 halves (51 minutes played), he's +47. That simply means the Jacks have outscored ORU/St. Thomas/Denver by 47 points when he's been on the floor.
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.@GoJacksFB WR Griffin Wilde is off to a torrid start in his sophomore season. The @SFJeffersonFB product has already racked up 17 catches (on 21 targets) for 256 yards and 3 touchdowns, putting him in the top 5 in the @NCAA_FCS in all three categories.
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THREAD: Jimmy Rogers was officially introduced as the 35th head coach of @WSUCougarFB this afternoon.
One of his more emotional moments was when he addressed his relationship with @HolyNutmeg.
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.@cstrevy called game. Perfect way to end an unbelievable preseason for the former @SDCoyotesFB QB.
New York Jets
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Based on all that's been said over the past few days, here's how I picture the feelings between the USD ticket office and the NDSU fan base...
#playoffs
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FINAL: South Dakota 64, South Dakota State 56. The Coyotes end a 21-year drought in Brookings and improve to 9-0 in @thesummitleague. Long way to go, but it feels like the "USD hasn't played anyone" narrative is officially dead.
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This was a pretty powerful thing to see.
Freshman QB Nick Mayfield led the team onto the field carrying the American flag.
Nick's brother, Henry Mayfield (U.S. Army) was killed in action in January 2020 serving his country overseas.
Today, we honor the memory of Spc. Mayfield.
🔗: yote.us/3YIk9Ot
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There are now not one, but two former @SDCoyotesWBB coaches leading B1G programs.
𝑰𝑻'𝑺 ✨ 𝑶𝑭𝑭𝑰𝑪𝑰𝑨𝑳 ✨
@CoachDawnP is the next head basketball coach at the University of Minnesota!
🗞️: z.umn.edu/dawnHC23
ALT Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit graphic
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Former @TheSummitLeague All-Freshman selection Jenna Hopp is transferring from SDSU to USD, per her Instagram.
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Got a rare chance to enjoy some lake time with my dad today. Snapped this little beauty. Already my all-time favorite pic of the two of us.
#FathersDay
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This is a perfect opportunity to express my pure disdain for the NFL overtime format. Championship game sees quarterbacks trade big time drives in the 4th quarter, then one of them doesn’t get to touch the ball in OT. We lose.
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.@SDCoyotesMBB's @MaxBurch5 doesn't dunk often, but when he does...it gets 'em "turnt up".
@MidcoSports
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Excited to announce that @SDCoyotesVB alumna @hayley28dotseth is joining our @MidcoSN team as a volleyball analyst. The 2018 @thesummitleague Player of the Year will make her debut on Sunday's USD-Creighton broadcast.
#MidcoSports
(📷: @PackardPhoto/@SDCoyotes)
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Need some extra context for @SDCoyotesWBB’s 73-60 loss at South Carolina? Well, UConn just lost by 18 in that building.
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It’s just one game. But when that one game - which happens to be your first since losing arguably the most successful senior class in program history - ends in a 10-point loss to the No. 1 team in the country, it’s okay to feel okay.
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With several departures at the running back position, @GoJacksFB was set to return a total of 27 career rushing attempts for 2025. Enter Julius Loughridge, who racked up over 3,000 yards and 26 touchdowns over three seasons at Fordham.
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A backcourt of A.J. Plutzuweit, Kruz Perrott-Hunt, Mason Archambault and Paul Bruns sounds kind of fun. Certainly some solid pieces to build around for @_CoachPete and @SDCoyotesMBB.
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Gary, South Dakota native @danisievers25 scored a 9.825 for this routine to leads off the uneven bars rotation for Oklahoma at the NCAA Gymnastics Championships. Sievers also contributed 9.9125 on floor exercise earlier in the day.
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With Marcus Phillips getting set to pitch in the CWS and Sullivan Schlimgen announcing his commitment to SDSU, @bucsballer tipped me off to an interesting tie-in to Sioux Falls’ 2017 Little League World Series team.
13 of the 14 players from that roster are now college athletes.
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Another year of @thesummitleague Tournament coverage is in the books for @MidcoSN. So incredibly proud of the work our team puts into this thing. Thanks to all who continue to support our efforts. #March2theSummit
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