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FULL SHOW: Chris Streveler (USD legend), Thirsty Thursday Yotes-Griz forecast, Nate Kaeding previews metro HS Hoops season
The swashbuckling, clutch playmaking. The larger-than-life personality. The fur coat with bare skin underneath in the sub-zero temperatures in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' CFL title parade. There is only one Chris Streveler, and the South Dakota Coyotes enjoyed the spoils of Strevy in the program's first winning season in Div. I, first FCS Playoffs appearance, and first D1 postseason win during his record-smashing senior season of 2017. The Chicagoland native's two-year USD career ended in a blaze of glory as threw for 520 yards and five touchdown passes — adding 52 rushing yards and a running score — in a wild comeback that fell short in a 1300-yard, shootout-for-the-ages 54-42 loss at Sam Houston State in the Round of 16. Streveler has vivid memories of that game and others from his indelible USD career in a 45-minute interview with Happy Hour host John Gaskins. He also regales with stories of his recruitment to Vermillion from the University of Minnesota, where he had switched to play wide receiver after losing battles to be the Gophers' starter. What were his first impressions of program builder Bob Nielson and the DakotaDome? And what are his impressions of the program — particularly current quarterback Aidan Bouman — eight years later under Travis Johansen, with a surging squad that has reached the quarterfinals for the third consecutive season? And then, there was that victory parade in Winnipeg that made Streveler an even bigger legend both in Canada and South Dakota. What led to his hypothermic fashion choice? And what marching order did he and teammates ignore (well, miss) to ensure an epic celebration? You'll get the fully Strevy, and you'll like it. Even if you're not a Coyote fan. Well... Jackrabbit fans may not love his memories of a 31-28 loss to SDSU that senior season. Before Streveler, enjoy an hour-long preview of Saturday's USD-Montana playoff game in Missoula from Trent Singer — who will be there — and Gaskins from the Orion Pub in downtown Sioux Falls. If you're a local high school basketball fan, stick around for a season preview — teams and players to watch — from Midwest Sports Plus analyst, former D1 and D2 assistant coach, and Sanford Sports Academy basketball coordinator Nate Kaeding. The Midwest Sports Plus season full of live prep hoops on the MS+ app starts Friday at 5:30 with a doubleheader between city rivals Jefferson and Roosevelt.
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Chris Streveler looks back on wild, pioneering USD career & has thoughts on Bouman and the 2025 Coyotes
The swashbuckling, clutch playmaking. The larger-than-life personality. The fur coat with bare skin underneath in the sub-zero temperatures in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' CFL title parade. There is only one Chris Streveler, and the South Dakota Coyotes enjoyed the spoils of Strevy in the program's first winning season in Div. I, first FCS Playoffs appearance, and first D1 postseason win during his record-smashing senior season of 2017. The Chicagoland native's two-year USD career ended in a blaze of glory as threw for 520 yards and five touchdown passes — adding 52 rushing yards and a running score — in a wild comeback that fell short in a 1300-yard, shootout-for-the-ages 54-42 loss at Sam Houston State in the Round of 16. Streveler has vivid memories of that game and others from his indelible USD career in a 45-minute interview with Happy Hour host John Gaskins. He also regales with stories of his recruitment to Vermillion from the University of Minnesota, where he had switched to play wide receiver after losing battles to be the Gophers' starter. What were his first impressions of program builder Bob Nielson and the DakotaDome? And what are his impressions of the program — particularly current quarterback Aidan Bouman — eight years later under Travis Johansen, with a surging squad that has reached the quarterfinals for the third consecutive season? And then, there was that victory parade in Winnipeg that made Streveler an even bigger legend both in Canada and South Dakota. What led to his hypothermic fashion choice? And what marching order did he and teammates ignore (well, miss) to ensure an epic celebration? You'll get the fully Strevy, and you'll like it. Even if you're not a Coyote fan. Well... Jackrabbit fans may not love his memories of a 31-28 loss to SDSU that senior season.
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USD-Montana Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast with John Gaskins and Trent Singer
From the Orion Pub in downtown Sioux Falls, an hour-long deep dive into what to expect when the Coyotes and Grizzlies lock horns in Missoula on Saturday: Will USD play Griz closer than SDSU did? Montana offense vs USD defense Griz defense vs Yotes offense Trends from both teams in recent weeks Which team is more battle-tested? Does it matter? Prolific QBs, RBs, WRs and how to stop them? Strengths and weaknesses The ABC spotlight and what it means
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Metro HS Hoops season preview from Nate Kaeding (Midwest Sports Plus analyst)
If you're a local high school basketball fan, stick around for a season preview — teams and players to watch — from Midwest Sports Plus analyst, former D1 and D2 assistant coach, and Sanford Sports Academy basketball coordinator Nate Kaeding. Who are the state championship contenders in boys and girls Class AA hoops, and who are the most exciting players to look forward to watching? The Midwest Sports Plus season full of live prep hoops on the MS+ app starts Friday at 5:30 with a doubleheader between city rivals Jefferson and Roosevelt.
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FULL SHOW: Travis Johansen & Montana FCS analyst Samuel Akem preview USD's game while portal game is (maybe) on
The real games go on for South Dakota, Montana, and the other six other teams standing in the FCS Playoffs. Happy Hour spends over an hour today with a guests from USD (head coach Travis Johansen) and Montana (former Grizzlies wideout and Skyline Sports FCS analyst Samuel Akem) to bring all kinds of insight into the teams, their impressive wins last Saturday, and how they'll match up on ABC this Saturday. Meanwhile, The Hunger Games of recruiting — the transfer portal — are already (maybe) in full effect for teams like South Dakota State and North Dakota State, as all FCS squads whose seasons are over hunker down to fend off the FBS vultures and their NIL money. Vultures like Iowa State, now led by Jimmy Rogers, who was still at SDSU less than a year ago. Rogers on Wednesday reportedly hired his new offensive coordinator. Tyler Roehl was an assistant coach at NDSU for 10 years and the OC for his last five (2019-23), going head-to-head against Rogers (Jacks DC 2019-21 and head coach 2022-23) six times, with SDSU winning five. It is conceivable the former enemies now attached at the Cyclone hip will try (or are already trying) to bring some Jackrabbits and Bison, and (just maybe) some from the state of Iowa who Rogers and Roehl may have brought to their respective FCS powerhouses. So, maybe, just maybe, Iowa State's recruiting will have a significant impact on the 2026 rosters (and beyond) at those two powerhouse. What should we make of all this — both the poaching of players and the Roehl hire? Happy Hour host John Gaskins tries his best in the "John-o-logue" portion of the show before he talks real games with Johansen and Akem.
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