KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler football team had a wild day on the road at Stetson University, coming from behind to pick up its first conference win of the year with a score of 49-41. Now the Bulldogs turn their focus to their second away game in a row as they travel to…
Bulldogs come from behind to beat Hatters
KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler football team rebounded in a big way Saturday by topping the Stetson Hatters 49-41 on the road in DeLand, Fla. to improve to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in Pioneer Football League play. The Bulldogs trailed the Hatters (2-2, 0-1 PFL) 20-14 before exploding for 35 second half points.…
Butler eyes Stetson with attention for detail
MATTHEW VANTRYON | SPORTS EDITOR Ask the Butler football team what went wrong in last week’s loss versus Jacksonville University, and one answer rises to the surface: It was the little things. Butler faces Stetson University this Saturday, and junior quarterback Matt Shiltz said the team needs to focus on every aspect of its game.…
Jacksonville spoils Homecoming festivities
MATTHEW VANTRYON | SPORTS EDITOR Butler’s homecoming festivities were cut short Saturday afternoon, as Jacksonville handed the Bulldogs a 35-7 loss in their Pioneer Football League opener. Missed opportunities in the red zone killed Butler. Despite getting 24 first downs in the game to the Dolphins’ 23, Butler (2-2, 0-1) was 0-3 in the red…
Football looks to ride momentum
KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER Homecoming. It’s a time for Butler students to escape the stresses of class. It’s a time for alumni to come back to campus and reach out to current students. It’s a time for Greek houses to show off their pride and involvement. It’s a time for college kids to be…
Saturday Night Lights
KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER Coming off its first loss of the season at Youngstown State University last weekend, the Butler football team is preparing for its home opener against Taylor University on Saturday. With a light rain falling, and the lights shining down onto the field, the Bulldogs go through a series of chants…
Bulldogs stave off comeback, open season with win on the road
KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler football team heads into next Saturday’s game at Youngstown State with a 1-0 record after winning its season opener 22-16 against Wittenberg (0-1). The Bulldogs got on the board late in the first quarter when junior Kyle Annis tackled Sean Gary in the end zone for a safety.…
Overtime: Colts season preview
By BEN SIECK | MANAGING EDITOR Entering the 2014 National Football League season, the Indianapolis Colts have two things going for them: quarterback Andrew Luck and the worst division in football. This formula raised the Colts from the worst team in the NFL to back-to-back 11-5 records and last year’s AFC South division crown. With…
Butler Football: Practice Aug. 25
Photos By Marko Tomich
Looking for a three-peat
KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER Head football coach Jeff Voris jogs to midfield in his blue shorts and white t-shirt. Dripped in sweat, he gathers up the special teams unit, gives them a pep talk, breaks the huddle and jogs back to the sideline. Ian Dobek kicks the ball deep and Marquese Martin-Hayes returns it…