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WHERE IS THE LITTLE BROWN JUG?
WHERE IS THE LITTLE BROWN JUG? An Inside the Pack investigation into the largest conspiracy in South Dakota college football history. In 1927, a Vermillion jeweler named Roy C. Davis donated a trophy for the South Dakota–South Dakota State football rivalry. Engraved on the front were four simple words: “TRY AND GET IT.” Nearly 100 years…
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REPORT CARD: Modrzewski Aces His Debut as Coyotes Roll CCSU
South Dakota’s season opener wasn’t perfect. It was, however, 59-20. The Coyotes sputtered on their first offensive possession, watched Central Connecticut march 64 yards for the game’s opening touchdown and gave the Blue Devils a short field later in the first half with a muffed punt. Then South Dakota basically spent the rest of the…
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The First crack
It is that time of year again. The time when every fan base thinks this could be the year. Across the country, fans are making predictions, arguing about their teams and convincing themselves that whatever went wrong last season won’t happen again. Everyone has a player they think will have a big year, a position…
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Coyotes Name Austyn Modrzewski Starting Quarterback
The South Dakota Coyotes have their starting quarterback. Head Coach Matt Vitzthum announced Monday on the Coyote Report that Redshirt freshman Austyn Modrzewski has been named the starter and will lead the Coyotes into their season opener against Central Connecticut State on August 29. Modrzewski comes to the starting role with plenty of experience, even…
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Central Connecticut State Preview
South Dakota’s 2026 season opener isn’t your typical Week 1 matchup against an FCS team from a smaller conference. Central Connecticut State comes to Vermillion as a two-time defending Northeast Conference champion, the preseason favorite to win it for a third straight year and a program coming off consecutive FCS Playoff appearances. But here’s what…
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Did NDSU Buy Into the FBS Just as the Door Closed?
For years, the path seemed obvious. Dominate the FCS. Drink too much at Chubs the night before and drop your phone in the toilet (okay maybe that’s just a me thing). Move to the FBS. Compete for larger television contracts, bigger games and, if everything broke perfectly, eventually earn a place at college football’s biggest…
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What Protect College Sports Act Means For USD
This draws heavily on two interviews with University of South Dakota Athletic Director Jon Schemmel, his conversation with John Thayer on YoteCast, and his June 2025 appearance on Sioux Falls Live’s “Happy Hour” with John Gaskins. My legal analysis is based on the amended version of the Protect College Sports Act w/ Big 10 and…