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
Packers to Retire Favre’s Jersey Against Bears on Thanksgiving
Thursday night's match-up between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears is going to be special.
And not just because it's the oldest rivalry in the NFL. The Packers can tie the series win total with a win. Chicago leads the series, 93-92-6...
Packers, Vikings Square Off in NFC North Battle
The Green Bay Packers head into Minnesota trying to snap a three-game losing streak, while the Vikings hope to win their sixth game in a row.
Minnesota sits atop the division with a 7-2 record and Green Bay is a game behind with a 6-3 record...
Detroit Lions Win Over Green Bay Packers at Lambeau for First Time Since 1991
I was about 11 months old the last time the Detroit Lions won at Lambeau Field in 1991. I'm 24 years old now and the streak is over. The Lions defeated the Packers 18-16 at Lambeau Sunday.
The Packers also saw their 13-game home winning streak snapped with a loss to the Lions...
Packers Aim to Snap Two-Game Losing Streak At Home Against Detroit
At 6-2, the Green Bay Packers enter a pivotal stretch of the season Sunday when they face the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.
The Packers play their next three games at home against Detroit, at Minnesota and at home against Chicago. The Packers and Vikings both have a 6-2 record and are tied for the NFC North division lead...
Packers’ Rally Falls Short, Fall to Undefeated Panthers
The Green Bay Packers dug themselves into a hole and nearly came back to stun the Carolina Panthers. However, the Panthers hung on as Thomas Davis intercepted Aaron Rodgers in the red zone to help Carolina win 37-29 and remain undefeated...
Denver Broncos, Peyton Manning Humble Green Bay Packers at Mile High
Denver held Aaron Rodgers to 77 passing yards and Peyton Manning threw for 340 yards to help the Broncos remain unbeaten and hand the Packers their first loss of the season.
Yes, 77 passing yards. That's not a misprint. It's all Rodgers was able to throw for against the vaunted Denver defense...
Packers Head to Bye Week Undefeated After Close Win Over San Diego
Green Bay's rookie cornerback, Damorious Randall, made a veteran play by breaking up a pass on fourth down and goal to help the Packers hold on to a 27-20 victory over the San Diego Chargers.
Despite allowing Phillip Rivers to complete 43 of 65 passes for 503 yards Sunday, Green Bay's defense made a stop when it mattered most...
Green Bay’s Defense Intercepts Foles Four Times, Packers Improve to 5-0
In Green Bay's win over St. Louis Sunday, Aaron Rodgers had three turnovers and the Packers defense picked off Nick Foles four times.
The Packers' win Sunday at at Lambeau Field was their 12th in a row. With the victory, Green Bay improved to 5-0...
Packers Back at Home to Face Rams
The Green Bay Packers are unbeaten with a 4-0 record and the St. Louis Rams are 2-2 and handed the Arizona Cardinals their first loss of the season last weekend.
The Packers are aiming to win their 12th straight home game, while the Rams are hoping to go on the road and give the Packers their first loss of the year...
Defense carries Packers to win over 49ers
With a 17-3 win over the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, the Green Bay Packers remained unbeaten and improved to 4-0.