The national anthem resounds across the stadium, notes suspended from end to end as fans rise, hats lift off and players still, hands over hearts, eyes skyward. Colin Kaepernick descends to the ground. A 90 degree bend lowering his body to graze the sideline before his full weight settles on the left knee, elbow resting over the top, a slight lean forward. A noticeable dip in the line of players facing the flag.
VIDEO: Butler Sports Report with Josh and Josh – 9/16
JOSH MULLENIX | STAFF REPORTER | jmulleni@butler.edu JOSHUA DOERING | STAFF REPORTER | jdoering@butler.edu In this week’s edition of the Butler Sports Report with Josh and Josh, the two of them discuss the week that was for Butler fall sports and break down the Big East basketball schedule.
Football wins at Taylor, improves to 2-1 on the season
Redshirt senior quarterback Malcolm Weaver goes back for a pass. Photo from ButlerSports.com. ERIC ROBINSON | STAFF REPORTER | ecrobins@butler.edu The Butler University football team won their second game in a row Saturday night, this time on the road at Taylor 27-14. The win puts the Bulldogs at 2-1 on the season and drops Taylor to…
Butler graduate Brandon Gaudin is in the game
GRANT ANSCHUETZ | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR | ganschue@butler.edu The Madden NFL video game has featured famous football personas like namesake John Madden, Al Michaels, Gus Johnson and Jim Nantz. Butler graduate Brandon Gaudin ‘06 joined this prestigious group for the latest edition: Madden NFL 17. The game itself hit stores on Aug. 23, but on…
Butler athletes find creative ways to maneuver around campus
JIMMY LAFAKIS | STAFF REPORTER | jlafakis@butler.edu Butler students usually travel on foot, in cars or on bikes. But more than a few Bulldogs found an alternative method of transportation. Their vehicle of choice is an emerging trend in Butler’s athlete circles—a Razor scooter. The scooters became in vogue on Butler’s campus a few years…
Bulldogs smash Franklin in football home opener
The Butler football team huddles to plan their next play. Photo by Jimmy Lafakis. ERIC ROBINSON | STAFF REPORTER | erobins@butler.edu The Butler football team opened up the home season with a 59-14 rout of Franklin College Saturday at the Butler Bowl to improve their overall record to 1-1. The Bulldogs used the arm of…
Football drops first game of the season
Photo provided by butlersports.com. ERIC ROBINSON | STAFF REPORTER | ecrobins@butler.edu The Butler University football team fell in their season opener in Terre Haute to Indiana State University 41-25 on Sept. 3. The Bulldogs failed to overcome four turnovers throughout the game. The first turnover came on Butler’s second offensive possession of the game. The…
Football uses veteran players to lead 2016 season
Butler University football team in a huddle. Collegian file photo. ERIC ROBINSON | STAFF REPORTER | ecrobins@butler.edu The Butler football team will use their veteran leaders to build from a winning 2015 season in hopes for a 2016 Pioneer Football League (PFL) Championship. Head Coach Jeff Voris said he likes how the veteran players have…
Martin-Hayes makes his mark at Butler
Marquese Martin-Hayes catches a pass during the 2015 homecoming game against Campbell University on September 26. Photo by Jimmy Lafakis. JIMMY LAFAKIS | STAFF REPORTER | jlafakis@butler.edu Underneath a rugged exterior lie both a cerebral mind and a heart of gold. Senior Marquese Martin-Hayes made football magic at the Butler Bowl for four years, but…
RECAP: Football defeats Valparaiso on Family Weekend, reclaims Hoosier Helmet trophy
MARISA MILLER | STAFF REPORTER The Butler football team defeated Valparaiso 42-21 at the Butler Bowl on Saturday. The win returns the Hoosier Helmet Trophy to the Bulldogs. Butler improves to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in the Pioneer Football League. Valparaiso drops to 1-7 overall (1-5 PFL). Senior quarterback Matt Shiltz had a total of…