January, the first month of a new year; we all take the time to think back on the past year as well as try and project into this blank page.

The year 2025 was full of many blessings and accomplishments. The Brotherhood welcomed a new Head Coach and a very talented staff; there was a lot of backfilling talent on both sides of the ball, and yet in Yote tradition everyone ralleyed around and it was a great season.

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The Brotherhood celebrated many victories with Spring cornhole tournament a team building event followed by another great fall celebration and fundraising campaign. At the same time, we endured some tough losses over the year saying goodbye to teammates as well as other family members. Our hearts ached with each loss, but what was so evident at each event was they brought this close-knit band of brothers together to support each other and family. I am reminded of a passage in the Book of Proverbs 17 v 17 that says," A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." We all have friends, but the Brotherhood we all share and show is truly special. We are celebrating the life of a true South Dakota man this month in the person of Mike Lee. May his memory encourage us all to do great things.  Also, please keep in your prayers one of our former coaches (Dan Runkle) who is battling sickness and is now in at home Hospice.

 

Let us all look back and give thanks for all the good in our lives, and then focus on the upcoming year with excitement and purpose to advance the impact of the Coyote Brotherhood. Let us rally around our Brothers and their families and believe for health and peace in the coming year.

Let us lift up each other and the players and staff to have health and an amazing recruiting season to bring excellence to our University.

Blessings to all

Happy New Year, Go Yotes

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​Our prayer team is always available and just a phone call or text away.

Contact Dean Payne (574)276-1442, Joe Morgan (530)340-0866 or Amos Allen (305)801-7838 to be added to the prayer list.