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…
Butler’s frisbee king
“‘He has excelled into being potentially the best player in Butler program history.”’
Hinkle Highlights showcases Butler athletes
“‘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.”
Portal Season: Men’s basketball
“Although the men’s basketball season ended in the second round of the College Basketball Crown, the work continues for head coach Thad Matta and staff.”
Portal season: Women’s basketball
“Parkinson will need to continue to be active in the portal, as his roster will return just 13% of its scoring output from last season.”
‘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.’”
Meet Matt Roe: Coaching with passion
“‘He is very passionate in the way he coaches because he truly wants us to do well. He is both passionate about the sport itself, seeing us achieve our goals and getting us on the right track to do so.’”
State of the fanbase: Butler men’s basketball
“‘When you sh*t the bed in the middle of the season, you lose the belief of the fans.’”
OT: Red Bull have a problem of their own making
“The Austrian team finds itself in a complete mess of its own making with no quick way out.”