Part 2 of this hour-long conversation with the USD legend turns to his observations of the 2025 USD squad under the leadership of Johansen.

How much do Bob and Travis talk? How much does Bob miss coaching, and what things does his miss most?

Then, a walk down memory lane of how Nielson slowly but surely took the from Coyotes a program that struggled mightily in the MVFC its first few years in the league to the conference co-champion in his final season.

Specifically, Nielson details the extent to which South Dakota State's success under John Stiegelmeier dicated if not inspired Nielson's own operation.

The interview ends on Nielson's favorite memory of USD's rivalry with SDSU during his time. Your first guest is likely correct. But it is still a fun story to hear from a usually reserved who has an uptick in energy and tone in reminiscing about that moment.