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
Jerry Palm: Who are the Possible No. 1 Seeds in NCAA tournament?
Jerry Palm, of CBS Sports, joined Jeff Thurn on Wednesday's edition of Overtime.
Palm (@jppalmCBS) is a Bracketology and BCS expert for CBS Sports.
Palm discusses how much parity is in college basketball this year, as the NCAA Tournament nears:
"More than ever because this year you can't identify one, or two, or three teams that the champion is definitely coming from that group...
David Herbster on the USD women winning Summit, and Joey James Decision
University of South Dakota athletic director David Herbster joined Jeff Thurn on Tuesday's edition of Overtime.
Anthony Becht: Does Michael Vick Have One Last Hurrah?
Anthony Becht joined Jeff Thurn on Tuesday’s edition of Overtime.
Kevin Seifert: Why Did the Minnesota Vikings Keep Matt Cassel?
Kevin Seifert joined Jeff Thurn on Tuesday's edition of Overtime.
Dan Dakich on the Big Ten Tournament, and Aaron Craft
Dan Dakich joined Jeff Thurn on Tuesday's edition of Overtime.
Myndee Kay Larsen: Why is Sioux Falls a Great Place for the Summit League?
Myndee Kay Larsen joined Jeff Thurn on Monday's edition of Overtime live from the Summit League Tournament at the Sioux Falls Arena.
Coyotes End Jackrabbits Magic at Summit Tourney
It's called March Madness for a reason, and a matinee on Monday afternoon between South Dakota State and South Dakota added to the month's pageantry.
NDSU on Fire Against Denver, Moves on to Championship
North Dakota State wasn't going to let anyone down, and routed Denver, 83 to 48 in the first game of Monday's men's semifinal.
Sunday Night’s Summit League Recap: Coyotes Stumble, Jacks Rout Western Illinois
The Arena felt like home for South Dakota's area teams on Sunday.
Saturday’s Summit League Recap
The Summit League is back in Sioux Falls.