Sam Tastad

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.

2016 NFC North NFL Draft Preview: What Do The Experts Say?

Football is back for three straight days, as draft day has arrived. The NFL Draft kicks-off at 7 p.m. CDT tonight on ESPN with the first round. The second and third rounds are Friday, while rounds four through seven are on Saturday. Out of the four NFC North teams, the Chicago Bears have the highest pick at 11, while the Detroit Lions have the 16th pick, the Minnesota Vikings have the 23rd pick an

Final Four Preview: Which Two Teams Will Meet in Monday’s Championship?

The 2016 Final Four is about 24 hours away and it's set to tip-off at NRG Arena in Houston Saturday evening with two high-flying match-ups that shouldn't disappoint. The first game is match-up of two two-seeds, Villanova and Oklahoma...

Rodgers Throws Another Hail Mary, Yet Cardinals Win in Overtime

The Arizona Cardinals outlasted the Green Bay Packers in overtime in one of the craziest playoff games in NFL history, 26-20 Saturday night in the desert. The fifth-seeded Packers led the second-seeded Cardinals, 13-10, heading into the fourth quarter...

Packers, Cardinals Meet Again, This Time in NFC Divisional Playoffs

Three weeks ago, the Arizona Cardinals sacked Aaron Rodgers eight times and handed the Green Bay Packers a 38-8 loss. Now, it's the playoffs and the Packers are coming off a 35-18 win over the Washington Redskins last weekend the Wild Card playoffs...

Packers’ Offense Explodes for 35 Points in Wild Card Win Over Redskins

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay offense came to life Sunday and won its postseason opener on the road over the Washington Redskins, 35-18, in the Wild Card playoffs. The first quarter started off like the last few games after Washington went ahead 5-0 on a safety and field goal...

Packers Travel to Washington To Open Playoffs

The the fifth-seeded Green Bay Packers head to Washington to play the fourth-seeded Redskins Sunday. Washington is 9-7, has won its last four games and is 6-2 at home this season. After starting the month of December by winning its first three games, the Packers have lost their last two games and finished the season with a 10-6 record...

Packers, Vikings Play for NFC North Division Title Sunday

Sunday, the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings will battle for the NFC North division title at Lambeau Field in primetime on Sunday Night Football on NBC. The Packers will be going for their fifth straight division title against Minnesota Sunday...

Green Bay Packers Battle Arizona Cardinals In The Desert

The Green Bay Packers are riding a three-game win streak and play at the Arizona Cardinals at 3:25 p.m. Sunday. The Packers are 10-4 while the Cardinals have a 12-2 record. Arizona can clinch a first-round bye with a win. Minnesota plays the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football and if the Giants win, Green Bay can clinch the NFC North division title...

Green Bay Packers Head to Oakland to Take On the Raiders

The Green Bay Packers travel to Oakland Sunday to face the Raiders. The Packers will try to win their third straight game and improve to 10-4. Green Bay holds a one-game lead over Minnesota (8-5) in the NFC North standings. The Vkings play the Chicago Bears Sunday...

Green Bay’s Rushing Attack Helps Packers Handle Dallas Cowboys

Eddie Lacy and James Starks were a two-headed running monster and helped the Green Bay Packers rush for 230 total yards in their 28-7 win over the Dallas Cowboys Sunday at Lambeau Field. It was the first time since Oct. 25, 2009 against Cleveland that Green Bay rushed for 200 yards...