I was born and raised in Sioux Falls. I graduated from Sioux Falls Christian High School in 2009 and from the University of Sioux Falls in 2013. At USF, I majored in Media Studies with an emphasis in journalism. In the Media Studies program, I dabbled in all aspects of journalism. First, I was the sports editor and reporter for the newspaper, the Vessel. Second, I was an anchor/producer/reporter for College Week (30-minute television show). Lastly, I was a DJ for KCFS 94.5 (student radio station). At ESPN 99.1, I am a freelance sports writer. I write local and national articles, and a weekly Game of the Week story featuring a high school football game. When I am not writing for ESPN 99.1, he is filming and editing sports games at KDLT-News in Sioux Falls. I loves all sports, but loves basketball and football the most.
Sam Tastad
Packers Host Cowboys at Lambeau Field Sunday
The last time the Green Bay Packers hosted the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field, they advanced to the NFC Championship game last year.
Remember that game? Yes, that's when Dez Bryant's catch wasn't a ruled a catch and Aaron Rodgers limped on a bad calf and led the Packers to the NFC title game...
Packers Head to Detroit For Second Straight Thursday Night Game
The Green Bay Packers are looking to get back in the win column after Chicago defeated them at home last week on Thanksgiving. The Packers are also hoping for a little revenge after Detroit defeated them at Lambeau for the first time since 1991 a few weeks ago...
Packers Honor Favre, Fall to Bears on Thanksgiving
While a loss stings, it was still a special Thanksgiving night for the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre.
At halftime, Favre walked out of the tunnel and to midfield at Lambeau to a roar of cheers from Packers fans. It was bonechilling...
Packers to Retire Favre’s Jersey Against Bears on Thanksgiving
Thursday night's match-up between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears is going to be special.
And not just because it's the oldest rivalry in the NFL. The Packers can tie the series win total with a win. Chicago leads the series, 93-92-6...
Packers Win on Road at TCF Bank Stadium Against Vikings
The Green Bay Packers picked up a big victory on the road against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday.
The Packers defeated the Vikings, 30-13, and snapped a three-game losing streak. With the win, Green Bay avoided falling two games behind Minnesota in the division race...
Packers, Vikings Square Off in NFC North Battle
The Green Bay Packers head into Minnesota trying to snap a three-game losing streak, while the Vikings hope to win their sixth game in a row.
Minnesota sits atop the division with a 7-2 record and Green Bay is a game behind with a 6-3 record...
Detroit Lions Win Over Green Bay Packers at Lambeau for First Time Since 1991
I was about 11 months old the last time the Detroit Lions won at Lambeau Field in 1991. I'm 24 years old now and the streak is over. The Lions defeated the Packers 18-16 at Lambeau Sunday.
The Packers also saw their 13-game home winning streak snapped with a loss to the Lions...
Packers Aim to Snap Two-Game Losing Streak At Home Against Detroit
At 6-2, the Green Bay Packers enter a pivotal stretch of the season Sunday when they face the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.
The Packers play their next three games at home against Detroit, at Minnesota and at home against Chicago. The Packers and Vikings both have a 6-2 record and are tied for the NFC North division lead...
Packers’ Rally Falls Short, Fall to Undefeated Panthers
The Green Bay Packers dug themselves into a hole and nearly came back to stun the Carolina Panthers. However, the Panthers hung on as Thomas Davis intercepted Aaron Rodgers in the red zone to help Carolina win 37-29 and remain undefeated...
One-Loss Green Bay Packers Travel to Face Undefeated Carolina Panthers
After falling to the undefeated Denver Broncos last week, the Green Bay Packers play another unbeaten team at noon Sunday.
The Packers play on the road again and this time at Carolina, who is 7-0 and coming off a win in overtime against the Indianapolis Colts...