Tanner Castora

[jackrabit1]

It seems like there should be opportunities if he wants to stay in the area. Midco would seem to be a great option, depending on their hiring situation. If Sioux Falls Live is looking to start a TV station as has been rumored, he would be a great hire as their sports person. The Argus should be hiring another sports writer, but that doesn't sound like the greatest place to work.

The only issue with that is if Tanner signed a non-compete clause when he was hired by KELO. Basically, he would have to wait a certain amount of time before he could work at another TV station in the Sioux Falls market (usually 6 months - 1 year). Of course, if the Federal Government bans non-compete clauses, this could be a non-issue.

However, if he went to work for Midco or Forum, he COULD conceivably work "behind the scenes" as a producer, an account executive, or as a writer. Then when his NC was up, he would be able to be on-air.

[bigticket1]

The foundation should hire him to do feature articles on sports and donors and university news

It seems like there should be opportunities if he wants to stay in the area. Midco would seem to be a great option, depending on their hiring situation. If Sioux Falls Live is looking to start a TV station as has been rumored, he would be a great hire as their sports person. The Argus should be hiring another sports writer, but that doesn't sound like the greatest place to work.

[salemjack]

The foundation should hire him to do feature articles on sports and donors and university news

[jackrabit1]

He retweeted a bunch of tweets from SDSU fans saying that KELO should have sent him to Frisco since he covered the Jacks all season.

I have no insight on the matter, but I can't imagine that made KELO management very happy.

Basically, Tanner got "Bigfooted"... he did the grunt work, but a bigger name (i.e. the sports director) got to go to Frisco for the coverage.

It happens in all media outlets, from newspaper to radio to television. It happened to me when I was a young lad working at KJAM. Bill O'Reilly got bigfooted at CBS, only to raise holy hell about it later. He ended up getting stuck working overnights until his contract ran out.

I'm not saying it's right... but at the same time, the boss has the final say. And unless you've been working there for a long time, you have to bite your lip and say nothing.

[Jacks-02]

Seems like a move that fits the "cutting off your nose to spite your face " saying. I get the office politics, but telling your reporter who poured his heart and soul into covering the team all season that they are sending the sports director and a rookie news reporter instead was a major slap in the face. I know that I am finding myself watching Dakota News Now more than I used to before this happened. Hopefully Tanner finds something soon if he wants to remain in the area.

I agree that he does great work and deserved to go, but also think it's probably not the best idea in the world to call out your employer on social media for not taking you along.

[bigticket1]

He retweeted a bunch of tweets from SDSU fans saying that KELO should have sent him to Frisco since he covered the Jacks all season.

I have no insight on the matter, but I can't imagine that made KELO management very happy.

Seems like a move that fits the "cutting off your nose to spite your face " saying. I get the office politics, but telling your reporter who poured his heart and soul into covering the team all season that they are sending the sports director and a rookie news reporter instead was a major slap in the face. I know that I am finding myself watching Dakota News Now more than I used to before this happened. Hopefully Tanner finds something soon if he wants to remain in the area.

[Jacks-02]

I was told at the tailgate Kelo fired Tanner for some reason. Tanner wants to stay in SD loves the people.

He retweeted a bunch of tweets from SDSU fans saying that KELO should have sent him to Frisco since he covered the Jacks all season.

I have no insight on the matter, but I can't imagine that made KELO management very happy.

[jakejc795]

He is my favorite sports person along with zim.

I'd be willing to shell out a few extra bucks to have the Jacks hire Castora to churn out more involved content, host sports-related segments with Tyler and/or solo, etc.

[goon]

He is my favorite sports person along with zim.

[jakejc795]

I was told at the tailgate Kelo fired Tanner for some reason. Tanner wants to stay in SD loves the people.

Who knows if that's true, but I did think that his final column had an almost elegiac tenor.

[Gojacks2487]

I was told at the tailgate Kelo fired Tanner for some reason. Tanner wants to stay in SD loves the people.

[Jacked_Up]

It's too bad that KELO couldn't hang on to Tanner. He's a talented guy who appeared to work hard and gave SDSU sports more than superficial coverage. With Matt Zimmer leaving the Argus Leader, I guess that leaves Mark Ovenden and Zach Borg of Dakota News Now as the go-to sports reporting team for Jackrabbit coverage in Sioux Falls. Sources like SDSUfans.com and Jackrabbit Illustrated's podcasts and blogs are going to continue to gain importance for sports fans as traditional media outlets focus on reporting the weather and crime, and continue to shrivel away.

[bigticket1]

I don’t see Tanner on Kelo site anymore

Saw him in Frisco. Guessing the parting of the ways was due in part from KELO not sending him there. Big loss for them. Have seen that the same organization that hired Zim away from the Argus is also starting a TV station. A smart move for them would be hiring Tanner to be their sports guy.

[NWHSUandSDSU]

I don’t see Tanner on Kelo site anymore

[fcsfan]

I've checked out JI's information, and I agree that it's excellent quality

Sam Herder had a great "preview" podcast with guests being MVFC Commish Viverito, WDAY's Dom Izzo, and Zim.

I appreciated Viverito providing valuable insight on site selection, potential playoff changes, TV deal, and Frisco field considerations. Portable turf was reportedly considered for Frisco, but timeline didn't allow it.

I'd be curious of the cost of that compared to moving to another location.

Izzo is a great source of Bison commentary, and Zim continues to offer Jacks "intel."

Moving to another location wouldn't cost the NCAA anything unless the host site wouldn't provide the atmosphere or access that would allow fans to attend and participate at the same levels. That has been largely driven by the participation of NDSU and JMU every year. Weber State plays IWU, and it's a much smaller crowd. IWU likely has fewer people who stay so hotel and restaurant business for the locals is much less. No change to the TV revenue. Not sure if the terms of revenue sharing between the local host and the NCAA. I assume some of it is ticket revenue sharing so the more they can sell above the allotment, the more the NCAA makes, but it may be a small number overall.

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