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.

Overtime: The Houston Rockets small ball experiment

Sports reporter Henry Bredemeier breaks down why the Rockets small ball experiment might actually work.
Overtime: Keeping hockey historic

Multimedia editor Jake Bedell explains how the NHL has abused the success of outdoor competition.
Overtime: The XFL has an identity crisis

Social media manager Douglas Roche III has mixed feelings about the revamped XFL after its first weekend of play.
Overtime: T.J. McConnell, Pacers’ bench behind success

Pacers have exceeded expectations this season despite missing their star guard Victor Oladipo. Donald Crocker says their bench should be the one to praise.
Overtime: Bears fans ride rollercoaster that is watching the Bears

After disappointing 4-6 start to season, all fingers point to Mitch Trubisky as to whether or not the Bears will make the playoffs.
Overtime: The James Wiseman conversation is missing the point

Continuing to punish teenage athletes will do nothing to clean up college sports if the adults responsible aren’t held accountable.
Overtime: Kendrick Nunn’s path to the NBA went through Oakland University

Reporter Jaren Kawada gets the perspective of Oakland men’s basketball head coach Greg Kampe.
Overtime: California Senate Bill 206 and its implications on college sports

California Senate Bill 206 allows California college athletes to make money off of their name, image and likeness.
Overtime: Top five NHL storylines to watch as the season gets underway

The NHL season starts on Oct. 2. Here are the top storylines heading into the season.