National Player of the Year frontrunner Johni Broome led Auburn to a win over Alabama with 19 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Photo courtesy of AL.com. BROCK DANAHEY | STAFF REPORTER | bldanahey@butler.edu Overtime, or “OT,” is an opinion column series where the Collegian takes national sports headlines or polarizing topics and gives them…
Staff picks: Super Bowl 59
“Here is who the Collegian sports section thinks will hoist the Lombardi Trophy — as well as some fun props — on Feb. 9.”
Bulldogs hire Kevin Lynch as head football coach
“Lynch served as the assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach for Ball State during the 2024 season. He was also the team’s offensive coordinator, calling the plays for the offense.”
Ball State names Mike Uremovich head football coach
“In 2024, Uremovich led the Bulldogs to their first national ranking in Butler football history — appearing in the FCS coaches poll at No. 25 and eventually rising up to 23.”
Double trouble
“‘They both played really well in camp, and you have to play good players.’”
OT: No, Cover 2 defense is not ruining football
Cover 2 has been a staple in NFL defenses since the 1970s. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia. DAVID JACOBS | ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | drjacobs@butler.edu Overtime, or “OT,” is an opinion column series where the Collegian takes national sports headlines or polarizing topics and gives them a Butler-centric angle. When the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers terrorized offenses…
Football season preview: Our way, the Butler Way
“‘I just hope we can clean up some of the mistakes that we made and continue to emphasize our strengths.'”
OT: NFL 2024-25 Preview
“The Ravens have a very solid roster and Lamar Jackson will propel them to greatness.”
OT: Should football return to the Big East?
It is unrealistic to think that the Big East would be able to poach schools from bigger conferences or somehow have all the current members have a football program and elevate them to the Football Bowl Subdivision.
“I waited my turn, and I am happy I am here”
Running back Jyran Mitchell has found his place with the Bulldogs.