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As the Conferences Turn

In my talks with Frontier Conference commissioner Kent Paulson earlier this week, he hinted at further expansion beyond Dickinson State and Southern Oregon. On Friday, we found out what he might mean by that. Rumors had persisted since last Friday … Continue reading

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Black Hills State has a QB controversy

There is an interesting article in the Rapid City Journal today about the quarterback controversy brewing at Black Hills State between seniors Drew Hodgs and Zach Zandstra (try saying that name 5 times fast). Hodgs had started since his freshman … Continue reading

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DAC down to 5 teams, DSU still dancing with itself

Dakota Athletic Conference officials made at least one major decision about the league’s future during a board of directors meeting Tuesday in Valley City. The DAC has decided that beginning in 2011-12, it will cut ties with Black Hills State … Continue reading

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S.D. Mines and Black Hills State are going D-II

Black Hills State and South Dakota Mines each announced at today that they have been accepted as NCAA Division II institutions and will begin the three-year transition period for leaving the NAIA beginning in the upcoming school year. Read more … Continue reading

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Albers steps down from coach post to become full-time athletic director at BHSU

A step toward NCAA Division II was taken by Black Hills State on Thursday.  BHSU announced that Jhett Albers, who had previously  held the titles of athletic director and head volleyball coach, is stepping down from his coaching duties to … Continue reading

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