
Stig and The Rise of South Dakota State Football
In 1997, South Dakota State football was your everyday Division II program. Twenty-six years later, they were Division I national champions. This is the story of coach John "Stig" Stiegelmeier — the man who led the way — and the overlooked recruits who defied the odds, survived the grim transition to Division I, and steadily built a powerhouse program in the frozen plains of South Dakota. Discover how a program nobody seemed to believe in became the team nobody could beat. With over 120 interviews with Stig, former players and coaches, this is the definitive book on SDSU Football.
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The book will officially launch on Friday Oct. 10 (the day before Hobo Day) with a book signing featuring Coach Stig and Tanner at Cubby’s Sports Bar & Grill. The event will take place from 4pm-6pm.
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About the Author

Tanner Castora
Tanner Castora grew up in Strongsville, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.