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YoteCast is the official podcast of University of South Dakota athletics. Join us each week as the Voice of the Coyotes, John Thayer, provides in-depth interviews and commentary on a variety of topics related to Coyote athletics. Go Yotes!

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May 7, 2026

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Episodes

Coyote Report 10/19/20 20.10.2020
Coyote Classics - Relive South Dakota's 52-49 thrilling win in 2OT over Weber State in 2016 19.10.2020

In this episode of Coyote Classics we go to 2016 when South Dakota hosted Weber State. The game was the first for new head coach Bob Nielson inside the DakotaDome as the leader of the Pack. USD fell into a 21 point hole twice in the game but rallied in the end to win in a second overtime. Hear from Shamar Jackson and Bob Nielson throughout the show and play-by-play from Joe Van Goor as the two hou...

Ep 58: David Herbster talks Summit League schedule, a chat with "Drop A Pin" host Habiba Aly and we get to know USD DB coach Miles Taylor 16.10.2020

John Thayer talks to South Dakota AD David Herbster, senior Tennis player Habiba Aly and defensive backs coach Miles Taylor. HERBSTER - Talks about a couple of recent NCAA decisions and the Summit League schedule model. ALY - The new host of "Drop a Pin" on GoYotes.com talks about her background and what the show is all about. TAYLOR - The newest member of the Coyote football coaching staff talks...

Coyote Report 10/12/20 13.10.2020
Ep 57: David Herbster talks COVID testing, Ian Johnston discusses a family tragedy they have turned into raising funds and awareness and Craig Haley on FCS football 09.10.2020

John Thayer talks to David Herbster, Ian Johnston and Craig Haley. HERBSTER - Discusses NCAA protocols for COVID testing and the Hall of Fame class. He also answers fan submitted questions which you can sent to yotecast@usd.edu. JOHNSTON - The USD men's golfer and his family dealt with a tragedy four years ago and now are trying to help others by raising awareness for addiction and substance abuse...

Coyote Report 10/05/20 06.10.2020
Ep 56: David Herbster talks D-Days and scheduling, Todd Lee on men's hoops and Dawn Plitzuweit discusses women's basketball 02.10.2020

John Thayer talks to South Dakota Athletic Director David Herbster, men's basketball coach Todd Lee and women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Coyote Report 09-28-20 29.09.2020
Ep 55: David Herbster breaks down football schedule, Dante Warren talks about the impact of new locker room and Tom Douple talks all things Summit League 25.09.2020

John Thayer sits down with USD AD David Herbster, Running Backs Coach Dante Warren and Summit League Commissioner Tom Douple. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Coyote Report 09-21-20 22.09.2020
Ep 54: David Herbster talks NCAA decisions, Payton Ryz on the Hult Prize competition and John Vining discusses his viral moment a few weeks ago 18.09.2020

John Thayer talks to USD AD David Herbster, triathlete Parker Ryz and USD men's golf coach John Vining. HERBSTER - talks about the NCAA decisions this week as the framework for postseason and fall sports in the spring begins to take shape. RYZ - discusses getting back to USD from Canada during a pandemic and talks about the Hult Prize global event her and two others plan to attend in London. VININ...

Coyote Report 09-14-20 15.09.2020
Ep 53: David Herbster talks budget and more, Patty Viverito talks MVFC 11.09.2020

John Thayer is joined by USD athletic director David Herbster to talk Yotes in the NFL, budget impact, dome and more! Missouri Valley Football Conference commissioner Patty Viverito joins the show to talk about COVID impact on fall football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep 52: USD AD David Herbster talks postponements, COVID testing and more 04.09.2020

John Thayer caught up with University of South Dakota Athletics Director David Herbster to talk about the impact the pandemic has had on fall sports, the challenges with COVID testing, how sports can return, justice for black lives march and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep 51: David Herbster talks SD Showdown Series, Matt Gassen with Feeding South Dakota and get to know Carter Woodiel 28.05.2020

In this week's episode John Thayer talks to David Herbster, Matt Gassen and Carter Woodiel. David Herbster - Talks about the South Dakota Showdown Series win, the partnership with Feeding South Dakota, a new radio broadcast team and return to campus for athletes. Matt Gassen - Explains why the partnership with the Showdown Series and Feeding South Dakota is important and talks about the pandemic a...

Ep 50: David Herbster on Calling All Coyotes and more and Mike Mahon walks down memory lane 21.05.2020

South Dakota Athletics Director David Herbster talks a return to campus plan, budgets, Calling All Coyotes and more. Former Sports Information Director Mike Mahon walks down memory lane from his time at South Dakota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep 49: David Herbster on impact of no fans, Hall of Famer Tom Green and former Yote and current CNN editor Jilanne Doom 14.05.2020

John Thayer talks to South Dakota Athletics Director David Herbster on the impact of playing football with no fans and decisions other leagues are making to adjust to the financial hit. Jilanne Doom ran track and cross country at USD and now is an editor at CNN. She talks about her work during this global pandemic. Coyote Hall of Famer Tom Green has adjusted to life on the west coast and we had a...

Ep 48: Midco SN's Jay Elsen breaks down Coyote football and the latest from AD David Herbster 07.05.2020

In this week's episode we catch up with USD Athletics Director David Herbster and Jay Elsen of Midco Sports Network talks Coyote football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep 47: Football Series (3 of 3) - Special Teams and Strength & Conditioning 30.04.2020

This week is the third part of our three part football series as we talk special teams and strength and conditioning. GUEST LINEUP: Bob Nielson - Gives us an overview of the specialists Clete McLeod - Talks about how he is staying in touch with the team and how his program works throughout the year. Brady Schutt - The All-Conference punter talks about his time at USD and tells us he has thought ab...

Ep 46: (Football Series 2 of 3) - South Dakota Defense 23.04.2020

The University of South Dakota defense is looking to improve under Travis Johansen, who enters his second year as defensive coordinator. In this episode we talk to Coach Johansen, Bob Nielson, Mark Watson, Abdul Hodge, Jack Cochrane and Elijah Reed. David Herbster joins us to give the latest on the USD budget and how South Dakota is managing through challenging times. See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Ep 45: Football Series (1 of 3) - South Dakota offense 16.04.2020

With no spring football we will take a look at South Dakota football over the last three weeks. In this week's episode we talk to head coach Bob Nielson, offensive coordinator Ted Schlafke, offensive line coach Andrew Prevost, offensive lineman Mason Scheidegger and wide receiver Kody Case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Ep 44: Former WBB star Bridget Yoerger talks pro career and David Herbster on moving forward 09.04.2020

South Dakota Athletics Director David Herbster gives us the latest as USD continues making plans and changes for upcoming events. He also discusses whether or not the NCAA could push back a decision on St. Thomas attempt to move D1 and into the Summit League. Former Coyote womens basketball player Bridget Yoerger talks about her professional career overseas and looks back on one of the greatest te...

Ep 43: How has COVID-19 affected many at USD with David Herbster, Helen Falda, Lucky Huber and Bob Nielson 02.04.2020

In this episode we take a look at the impact COVID -19 has had right here at USD. DAVID HERBSTER - Talks about the budget with the lack of funding from the NCAA and how the NCAA granting spring sport athletes another year could impact USD. HELEN FALDA - The pole vaulter and her teammates were preparing for the NCAA Indoor Championships when they learned the event was canceled. And how her family,...

Ep 42: David Herbster, Brigit Blote and Tom Compton 26.03.2020

In this week's episode John Thayer talks to Athletics Director David Herbster, Cross Country athlete Brigit Blote and former Coyote football player and current NFL offensive lineman Tom Compton. David Herbster - David Herbster talks about the COVID-19 pandemic, football season ticket renewal process and DakotaDome renovations. Brigit Blote - The cross country athlete along with team mate Ashlynn A...

Ep 41: USD Women's Basketball Players Reflect on Summit League Title 18.03.2020

John Thayer talks to all 14 players on the women's basketball team that finished the season 30-2 and won the Summit League regular season and tournament titles. Here is the start time of each player interview: Alexi Hempe - 1:08 Macy Guebert - 5:58 Jeniah Ugofsky - 12:16 Allison Peplowski - 17:11 Regan Sankey - 23:33 Claudia Kunzer - 30:31 Liv Korngable - 39:01 Monica Arens - 44:16 Chloe Lamb - 50...

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