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Former football coach Stiegelmeier accepts role with SDSU Foundation

SDSU football coach John Stiegelmeier (file)
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Former SDSU football coach John Stiegelmeier (file)

Former South Dakota State University football coach John Stiegelmeier is taking on a new role with the university.

He has accepted a position as senior advisor with the SDSU Foundation, officials said Tuesday. That’s a nonprofit that leads the school’s fundraising efforts.

University officials said his role will focus on relationship building and representing SDSU at public events.

“Laurie and I have been truly blessed to have served this university for the past three decades,” Stiegelmeier said in a press release announcing the appointment. “I consider this an opportunity to make a difference for this university, the faculty, staff and the students. It’s an absolute honor.”

Stiegelmeier retired in January shortly after leading the Jackrabbits to their first-ever FCS national football championship. He is the winningest football coach in school history, accumulating 199 victories over his 26-year career as head coach.