Joey Lombard named MVC conference lineman of the week
Nov 26, 2024Plymouth, MN, November 26, 2024 - Last Saturday was a big day for Inspired Athlete Joey Lombard. Joey, the starting center for the University of South Dakota football team, led the offensive line to a thrilling win over #1 ranked North Dakota State on senior day in Vermillion. GAME RECAP
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The win secured the Coyotes first ever share of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) title, in a tie with NDSU and South Dakota State, and also landed them a first round bye for the FCS playoffs that begin this weekend. But that wasn't all for the senior offensive lineman. On Monday, the MVC announced Lombard as the conference offensive lineman of the week.
𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 ‼️
— South Dakota Football (@SDCoyotesFB) November 25, 2024
𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐝 picks up the final @ValleyFootball O-lineman of the week award!
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The senior, a 2025 NFL prospect and Anoka, MN native, also had an interview with NFL Draft Diamonds last week. A recording of the interview is available on YouTube.
With a first round bye, the Coyotes will see their next action on Saturday, December 7 at home vs. the winner of this weekend's matchup between Drake (IA) and 13 seed Tarleton State (TX). The game will be televised on ESPN+ and airs at 2pm CST.
