University of South Dakota

[dakotadan]

Coyotes face athletic crossroads

The university leader, who has been involved in hiring two previous athletic directors at USD, will appoint associate athletic director David Herbster to the interim job, then assemble a search committee comprised of coaches, boosters, faculty and students to be headed by faculty athletic representative Tina Keller.

USD will also hire a consultant to help facilitate a national search for a replacement for Joel Nielsen, who was named athletic director at Kent State in March and will leave Vermillion in May.

It's not a secret that Nielsen's exit comes at a time when the USD athletic department faces a crucial crossroads.

[MplsBison]

They could use some new facilities. It appears their entire athletic department uses the Dakota Dome in some form or fashion for training or games.

[SiouxMD]

Coach Meierkort gives an entertaining interview on the upcoming Yote season. UND is mentioned a few times...other highlights include Stu Whitney taking a question from Mike Hunt.