Bob Nielson says ‘the time is right’ for him to step down as USD head coach
The emotional moment for Nielson came the day after he announced that he was stepping down as South Dakota football’s head coach and retiring from coaching. He departs USD after nine seasons, four playoff appearances, a Missouri Valley Football conference title and the program’s first-ever playoff semifinal appearance.
Even after coaching change, new USD head coach Travis Johansen says expectations haven’t
Following a coaching change, programs may re-evaluate current expectations. However, one of Johansen’s first comments after being introduced as the program's 31st head coach is that the goal for the program is still the same as it would have been if Nielson hadn’t retired.
Watch: Travis Johansen takes over as USD head football coach
Travis Johansen discussed taking over as USD head football coach in a press conference held Friday, . Watch the replay on our website.
College football: Nielson steps down as USD head coach, Johansen takes the reigns
Travis Johansen is the 31st head football coach of the University of South Dakota football team. He replaces Bob Nielson, who announced he was stepping down on Thursday.
USD football coach Bob Nielson announces retirement
It’s the culmination of 42 years as a football coach with 32 years in the collegiate ranks. Nielson has been with USD since 2016 and just capped off the Coyotes' most successful
Bob Nielson steps down as USD head coach
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Former USD players reflect on Bob Nielson's legacy following retirement
VERMILLION – After nine seasons, Bob Nielson announced that he was stepping down and retiring as South Dakota football’s head coach.
Johansen introduced as 31st coach in USD football history
The USD football team has a new head coach in Travis Johansen, who was formally introduced Friday afternoon. It took less than 24 hours from the announcement of Bob
Watch: Bob Nielson's emotional goodbye as head coach at USD
On Friday at the dome University of South Dakota former head football coach Bob Nielson held a farewell press conference.
Nielson Retires As USD Football Coach
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA’S HEAD FOOTBALL COACH BOB NIELSON HAS RETIRED. USD ANNOUNCED THAT NIELSON WOULD BE STEPPING DOWN AFTER 32 SEASONS OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL. HE’S BEEN AT THE HELM FOR THE COYOTES SINCE 2016 AND RECENTLY CAPPED OFF THE TEAM’S MOST SUCCESSFUL SEASON IN THE F-C-S AFTER MAKING THE SEMIFINALS.
Matt Zimmer: A winner at every stop, Bob Nielson's coaching legacy secure
Bob Nielson was stepping into a fairly challenging situation when he was named the coach of Coyote football in 2016. He was replacing the beloved Joe Glenn, a USD alum who'd worked tirelessly to rally enthusiasm around the program in a final stint on an illustrious coaching career.
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Nielson retirement ends a historic era at USD
USD announced Thursday that nine year head coach Bob Nielson would be retiring from their football program. Nielson informed ...
LEADER OF THE PACK: Nielson bids farewell as Johansen sets Coyotes' sights ahead
Former USD head coach content in building program into FCS title contender that his successor will look to take over the top ...