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
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.
Green Bay Hits Road to Face San Francisco
Green Bay brings a 3-0 record into its meeting Sunday with San Francisco, while the 49ers dropped to 1-2 after a falling big to Arizona, 47-7, last week.
Rodgers’ Big Monday Night Leads Packers to 11th Straight Home Win
Aaron Rodgers still hasn't thrown an interception at home since Week 13 of 2012 and the Green Bay Packers won their 11th straight game at Lambeau Field Monday night over the Kansas City Chiefs, 38-28.
Packers Look to Nab First Win at Lambeau against Chiefs
The Green Bay Packers have never defeated the Kansas City Chiefs at Lambeau Field.
Packers Get Loud at Lambeau, Defeat Seahawks
The Green Bay Packers got the monkey off their back and defeated the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night, 27-17.
Packers to Play Seahawks at Lambeau Sunday Night
The Green Bay Packers will be playing the Seattle Seahawks for the first time since last January's NFC Championship.