“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.”
Welcome to the Team: Women’s basketball brings in reinforcements
‘“ I miss my family so much, but with all of [the coaches] around me — with their kids — it really brings me back home.’”
Meet Anna Pierce: a goalie achieving goals of her own
“‘I have grown so much, and that allows me to exert my energy into what makes me happy.’”
Double trouble
“‘They both played really well in camp, and you have to play good players.’”
Welcome to the Team: First-years stay close to home
“‘You have to play better to match who you’re playing against so it’s been a challenge, but I think it’s a challenge that all three of us really enjoy.’”
Meet Hink
“‘When they graduate, they don’t want to graduate from being Hink’”
Welcome to the team: The first-year faces of volleyball
“’All of the freshmen on the team have super good chemistry with one another, which has made our transition to Butler so much easier.’”
Welcome to the Team: Women’s golf first-years tee off
“‘A lot of obstacles can be thrown at you while you’re golfing, so it definitely has taught me that anything is possible.’”
‘He’s just a wonderful human being’
‘“He’s going to do amazing things in life, no matter what he does.”’