Overtime
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.
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OT: NBA takes step back with Robert Sarver investigation
“Sarver is gone, but he is only one domino in an unknown chain of owners and higher-ups in sports that need to be held accountable.”
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OT: Inside the mind of a kicker
“It’s definitely one of the hardest jobs just mentally.”
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OT: MLB whiffs on new rule changes
“After years of the rules being tested in the minor leagues, MLB decided to take drastic action and go even further with additional changes for the major leagues.”
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OT: Serena’s Swan Song
“As she retired last week, the world of tennis may never see the level of inspiration quite like Serena’s.”
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The 2022 Collegian fantasy football guide
“What to expect and not expect from the top four players in each position based on PPR rankings.”
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OT: Duke volleyball player reignites conversation about racial discrimination among fans
“Black athletes throughout history have dealt with racism and situations of having to play in front of fans that do not respect the color of their skin or do not like how an athlete portrays themself.”
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OT: Albert Pujols’ chase to 700 career home runs
“I’m still going to retire, no matter whether I end up hitting 693, 696, 700, whatever…”
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OT: The NFL’s continued failure towards women
“Women have all the reason to be offended by how the NFL and the Browns handled the serious accusations. The lack of remorse and punishment has been a trigger for many women around the world, not just in Cleveland.”
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OT: The dehumanizing media coverage of Dwayne Haskins’ death
There is nothing wrong with providing the background of an athlete when they pass, but there is no purpose in emphasizing someone’s fault in their career.