BROOKINGS, S.D. — For components of the final three seasons, South Dakota State College offensive lineman Bo Donald has gotten a style of taking part in time for the Jackrabbits.
Now coming into the 2022 fall season, Donald, a Kimball native, is taking his share of a beginning position on SDSU’s offensive line, holding the appropriate deal with beginning job because the Jackrabbits accomplished their spring practices, together with on the April 23 spring soccer recreation on the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Advanced indoor facility on SDSU’s campus.
“It’s been actually good. I’m excited to work with these guys,” Donald mentioned. “I really feel like I’ve to boost my degree of play, and that’s one thing I’m enthusiastic about and I’m wanting to do for this staff.”
Because it stands now, Donald will likely be a part of a brand new proper facet of the offensive line, together with junior proper guard Evan Beernsten, of De Pere, Wisconsin, and sophomore heart, Gus Miller, of Brookings. Senior left deal with Garret Greenfield is flipping over from the appropriate facet of the road to pair with senior left guard Mason McCormick, however every began all 15 video games through the fall 2021 season for SDSU.
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Ryan Olson, the Jackrabbits’ run recreation coordinator and offensive line coach, mentioned the perfect facets of Donald’s recreation — and the perfect facets of nice offensive line play — don’t need to be taught.
“We’re actually enthusiastic about Bo,” Olson mentioned. “One of the best factor I can say about Bo is that he performs actually, actually onerous. You don’t have to educate effort or depth in any respect with him. He naturally comes off the ball with numerous violence and vitality.”
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Donald performed in six video games in 2021 and has performed in 11 video games over the course of the final three seasons, a lot of that in a reserve position. However he did get the possibility to step in as a starter late within the 2021 common season after present NFL Draft prospect Aron Johnson missed a recreation at left deal with, transferring Greenfield over to that spot and Donald in at proper deal with towards the College of North Dakota. Donald adopted up that begin with taking part in time in an FCS playoff recreation towards UC Davis.
”It’s actually about getting these reps, and every of these helps you are feeling extra snug and stepping into your (pass-blocking) set,” Donald mentioned. “I’ve observed the impression of that this spring and it has actually helped.”
Donald mentioned he feels he has most improved together with his capability to learn the protection earlier than the snap, with Olson commending Donald’s enhancements together with his flexibility and athleticism wanted to play offensive deal with.
“Being a small-town child, you by no means know essentially what you’re going to get for soccer data (once they arrive) and Xs and Os, and he’s a extremely sensible soccer participant who picks up issues quick,” Olson mentioned. “He’s achieved a pleasant job this spring being assignment-sound and making the appropriate performs.”
The affect of Greenfield and McCormick has been useful, Donald mentioned, as he will get able to tackle a much bigger position, with the veterans prepared to assist out the newcomers to the beginning roles on the offensive line.
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“They’re pulling me off to the facet they usually’re all the time serving to me out, speaking about footwork or method,” Donald mentioned. “They don’t make me really feel dumb for asking questions, they usually’re attempting to assist make us all higher. They’re nice teammates.”
Regardless of the departure of former offensive line coach and offensive coordinator Jason Eck to turn into the top coach at Idaho, a lot of the Jackrabbits’ offensive scheme has remained the identical, together with on the offensive line. The familiarity concerned with the offense has helped, as new gamers look to proceed a powerful custom of explosive offenses within the FCS.
“All three of these positions are new, and so heart, proper guard and proper deal with are going to be enormous for us,” Olson mentioned. “We actually assume we’ve acquired some guys which can be main from the entrance for us, and we’re excited for that.”
South Dakota State is about to open the 2022 soccer season on the College of Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 3, with a recreation time to be decided.
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 27, 2024, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Dec. 27 drawing
03-07-37-49-55, Mega Ball: 06, Megaplier: 3
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 27 drawing
15-21-24-32-43, Lucky Ball: 11
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Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
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South Dakota State Jackrabbits (9-5) at Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST
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BOTTOM LINE: No. 5 Alabama heads into a matchup with South Dakota State as winners of four games in a row.
The Crimson Tide are 5-0 on their home court. Alabama is 2-0 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 12.5 turnovers per game.
The Jackrabbits are 0-3 on the road. South Dakota State is the Summit League leader with 27.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Oscar Cluff averaging 7.5.
Alabama makes 47.1% of its shots from the field this season, which is 6.0 percentage points higher than South Dakota State has allowed to its opponents (41.1%). South Dakota State has shot at a 47.1% clip from the field this season, 7.0 percentage points greater than the 40.1% shooting opponents of Alabama have averaged.
TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Sears averages 2.2 made 3-pointers per game for the Crimson Tide, scoring 17.8 points while shooting 32.9% from beyond the arc.
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Cluff is averaging 16.6 points and 10.8 rebounds for the Jackrabbits.
LAST 10 GAMES: Crimson Tide: 8-2, averaging 86.6 points, 39.5 rebounds, 16.7 assists, 6.3 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.9 points per game.
Jackrabbits: 6-4, averaging 76.8 points, 36.2 rebounds, 15.2 assists, 5.5 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.0 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Fall River County, S.D. – A 26-year-old Hot Springs man died Friday in a collision with a semi-truck near Hot Springs, South Dakota.
Authorities have withheld the names of those involved pending notification of their families.
Preliminary investigation by the South Dakota Highway Patrol indicates the crash occurred on U.S. Highway 18 near mile marker 25. The driver of a 2003 Honda Accord was traveling eastbound, attempting to pass another vehicle in the same direction. While doing so, the driver lost control of the Honda, veered into the westbound lane, and collided with an oncoming semi.
The driver of the Honda, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The semi-truck driver was uninjured.
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The South Dakota Highway Patrol is leading the investigation. Officials stress that all details released so far are preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues.
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