Wyc Grousbeck at the Boston Celtics championship parade. Photo courtesy of Yahoo Sports. MARIA CLARA KOLLER | STAFF REPORTER | mkollerfernandez@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. The NBA playoffs are starting soon, which means it’s time…
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“‘I think it’s a great way to get everyone in one room — especially because we’re all so busy — and recognize the accomplishments of everyone.’”
Torpedo bats are good for the game
“Baseball fans across the country became aware of the torpedo bats in late March when the season began, and through the first two weeks of April have grown to love the bat’s contributions to a centuries-old pastime.”
‘He’s a guy I would bet on going forward.’
“‘I think it’s made me a better man just because of how much I’ve had to fail and learn from myself, and how the struggles of injury and not being able to play my freshman year has made me a better person in general.’”
Welcome to the Team: First-years swing into action
“‘I’ve learned that everything is going to move faster and you just have to take your time.’”
OT: In defense of MLB’s 162-game regular season
“The sheer number of games also allows more opportunities to go to games and make memories.”
Welcome to the Team: First-years at bat
“‘It helps remind me that I’m here for a reason.'”
Pat Neshek: Big league Bulldog
“‘Even after all the success in MLB, he hasn’t changed. He has the same sense of humor and is extremely down to earth.’”
Baseball season preview: Hoping for a home run
“‘If we can stay in the moment, we’re going to control our destiny at the end of the year.’”
Staff picks: 2024 MLB Playoffs
“For baseball fans, October is synonymous with one thing: postseason play.”