What is a man? Such a simple question, yet it yields so many different answers. One answer came from the patriarch of South Dakota State's football empire. It was printed in a page with the same title in the MAD manual — MAD, as in "Making a Difference"—which John Stiegelmeier gave to each player during fall camp throughout his 26 seasons at the helm. It was more of a guide to life than to football. So, what is Stig's definition of a man? You can find that out in one of the 300 pages of his biography, "Stig and the Rise of South Dakota State Football," authored by Tanner Castora and released last October. It is also a question "Stig" answered his latest hour-long Happy Hour conversation. Other topics covered: * Last Saturday's spring football game, followed by the wedding of SDSU All-American offensive lineman and current Pittsburgh Steeler Mason McCormick. The event served as a 2022 and '23 Jackrabbit national championship teams reunion that featured an A-list of SDSU legends, including Stiegelmeier's heir apparent Jimmy Rogers. * Dan Jackson's "natural" ability as head coach and Chase Mason's development at QB1 * Jimmy Rogers' move to Iowa State and how Stig feels about his SDSU heir apparent becoming emotional at his ISU introductory press conference in describing what Stig and SDSU meant to him * The reality of how money drives the modern college football world, why it mattered when he was at SDSU, and why it shouldn't matter as much as it seems * His decision to open up with deeply personal stories about his life and the people closest to him in the book As always, the conversation feels like a coffee klatch with a friend, offering both light moments that make you smile and the coverage of heavy topics that make you think. He's The Man, man.
The SWAC offseason is already heating up and we’re breaking down the BIGGEST storylines heading into the season! In this episode of the Strike Season Podcast, we dive into WAY TOO EARLY predictions, bold takes, and the narratives shaping the conference. Is Tremaine Jackson the next big thing in SWAC football? Why is everyone talking about him right now? What REALLY happened with the Florida A&M Rattlers transfer portal rumors? The “mass exodus” story didn’t exactly go how people expected… And will critics EVER stop coming for Jackson State Tigers and their schedule? Or is that just part of the brand now? Plus, we discuss a wild possibility: could the South Dakota State Jackrabbits face off with the Prairie View A&M Panthers in a home-and-home series? We also break down which teams from the Southwestern Athletic Conference could realistically finish the season ranked—and who might surprise everyone. #SWAC #HBCUFootball #FAMU #JacksonState #TremaineJackson #CollegeFootball #HBCUSports #SWACFootball #FCSFootball #PrairieViewAM #SouthDakotaState #StrikeSeasonPodcast
The statement could cause dry heaves and nausea for both Jackrabbits and Coyotes fans the same way "Finkle is Einhorn, ...
The statement could cause dry heaves and nausea for both Jackrabbits and Coyotes fans the same way "Finkle is Einhorn, ...
Playing in the NCAA Tournament is always the coolest thing that can happen to a college basketball program and its fan base. But going on a run in the WNIT can be pretty cool. The 2016 USD Coyotes proved that. So did the 2022 SDSU Jackrabbits. Both won the event. The wave of momentum and goodwill that builds for a program after each win during its March mulligan is palpable, especially when every game is at home, as it was for the two aforementioned squads. The wave is swelling in Vermillion after USD's thrilling 65-56 win over Montana State on Monday to reach the "Fab 4" round. The Happy Hour host carves into the unique buzz (and bond between team and fans) that continues to grow during this latest WNIT run.
Watch the highlights as the No. 6 Washington Huskies cruise past the No. 11 South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 72-54, in the 1st Round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. Avery Howell finished with 30 PTS & 9 REB to become the first Washington player with 30 points and 0 turnovers in any game since Kelsey Plum in 2016 en route to the Huskies' first NCAA Tournament win since 2017. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN
The Jackrabbit Men's Basketball team heads to the Summit League Tournament in Sioux Falls, SD. They look to upset the 2 seeded Tommies in the Quarterfinal game.
The Jackrabbits take on the South Dakota Coyotes at home.