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
ESPN’s Dan Dakich Discusses Michigan, Parity of the Big Ten
Dan Dakich of ESPN joined Jeff Thurn on Wednesday's edition of Overtime.
Dakich (@dandakich) played and coached formerly for the Indiana Hoosiers. He is now an ESPN broadcaster.
Michigan defeated Ohio State on Tuesday night, and on Wednesdsay, Dakich discussed how the Michigan Wolverines are winning despite losing Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway, Jr...
Athlete of Week: Addison Park, Lincoln Patriots
As a 6'7" junior forward, Addison Park is a big man with a multidimensonal game. Park loves to shoot outside from downtown and bring it inside to the basket when he's in the post for the Lincoln Patriots.
"He's spent a lot of time working on his game...
Athlete of the Week – Ellie Benson, Washington Warriors
A point guard is often a leader on the court, and Ellie Benson relishes that opportunity every time she suits up in black and orange for the Washington Warriors.
Ralph Brown on His Super Bowl Experience
Ralph Brown joined Jeff Thurn on Thursday's edition of Overtime.
Brown is a former Nebraska All-American, and two-time Super Bowl participant (Giants in 2000, Cardinals in 2009).
He played 10 seasons in the NFL for the Cardinals, Vikings, Browns, and Giants...
Jorge Sedano Talks NBA, Miami Heat
On Wednesday afternoon, Jeff Thurn visited with ESPN Radio's Jorge Sedano on Overtime from Radio Row in New York City.
Sedano is a radio broadcaster on ESPN radio, and co-hosts Sedano and Stink.
Sedano says the Miami Heat can overcome their January slump:
"Yeah, man...
Jim Daopoulos on Reffing John Elway’s Last Game in Super Bowl XXXIII
Former head of officials for NFL Jim Daopoulos (@refereeJimD) joined Jeff Thurn on Wednesday's edition of Overtime on ESPN 99.1.
Daopoulos spent 11 years as an on-field official and 12 years as an NFL supervisor of officials.
He was on the field for Super Bowl XXXIII...
Charlie Brown Discusses His Past Health After Retiring from NFL
Former NFL Wide Receiver Charlie Brown joined Jeff Thurn on Wednesday's edition of Overtime on ESPN 99.1.
Brown played six years in the NFL for Washington and Atlanta. He caught 220 receptions for 3,548 yards, and 25 touchdowns.
Brown on preparing for the Super Bowl when he played:
"We only had one week...
Athlete of Week: Colton Kooima, Roosevelt
Through six games, Colton Kooima is swishing buckets, and contributing to the Roosevelt Rough Riders on the big stage in Class AA boys basketball.
Roosevelt High School Boys Basketball is Ready to Make a Run
The Roosevelt Rough Riders have played just six games as the month of January wraps up, but a pivotal stretch of basketball starts tonight. The Riders play crosstown rival Washington tonight, and then play No. 1 Rapid City Stevens on Saturday...
Was Mike Zimmer a Good Hire for Minnesota?
The Minnesota Vikings have hired Bengals Defensive Coordinator Mike Zimmer as their new head coach. Good hire or not?