I've got two hometowns: Sioux Falls, SD and Columbus, OH. After spending a couple years of my youth in Ohio, my family moved to Sioux Falls where I attended and graduated from Sioux Falls Christian. There, I played a little football and baseball (1B/3B/P). The next chapter of my life took me an hour southeast of Sioux Falls to Dordt College in Sioux Center, IA. At Dordt, I write sports for the school paper, edit the sports section, broadcast multiple sports (soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball and softball), work at the campus radio station (KDCR 88.5 FM), and I enjoyed a spell covering high school football and basketball at the N'West Iowa Review. When I'm not writing, I'm watching my Northeast Ohio and Buckeye brethren or playing intramural softball. I appreciate you reading and listening.
Christian Zylstra
Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 5
If there's ever been more parody in the Big Ten standings, you'll have to remind me when exactly that was. Nothing in the Big Ten seems predictable anymore.
National Anthem: Respect the Athletes, Their Rights [OPINION]
Living in the USA means we have freedoms. We don't get to pick and choose which freedoms matter. We must respect these rights given to all American citizens.
Trevor Siemian Brings Denver Broncos to Level Peyton Manning Couldn’t Reach
Peyton Manning is a sure thing. Without a doubt, he will be enshrined in Canton as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. But last year, he couldn't do everything physically necessary as a quarterback for 16 straight games plus the playoffs.
Good news, Broncos fans: Trevor Siemian can...
Looks Like Minnesota Twins Fans Have Had Enough
The Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers played an afternoon yesterday game at Target Field. Based on the pictures of the crowd, I'm guessing you had no idea.
Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 4
The Michigan Wolverines and Wisconsin Badgers made big statements in this week's edition of the Big Ten Power Rankings with their dominating performances.
Attention College Football Players: Just Hold on to the Football!
College football players don't seem to understand. For the touchdown to count, you have to hold onto the ball when you cross the goal line.
Iowa Hawkeyes Are Overrated
Ever since Iowa's 12-0 start last season, the Hawkeyes have clearly been outmatched. This year, they're overrated.
Letter to FBS Schools: Stop Scheduling North Dakota State
If you're an FBS team welcoming North Dakota State to your campus, run, because that herd of bison has no intention of leaving empty-handed.
Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 3
In a week in which the Big Ten went 8-2, the Ohio State Buckeyes remain No. 1 in this week's Big Ten Power Rankings. Michigan State is also on the rise.
Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 2
Another week of college football has passed and the Ohio State Buckeyes remain my top team in the Big Ten. But don't worry Wolverine fans: you're not far behind.