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.

OT: Butler vs. Xavier is missing the qualities of a real rivalry

“‘It could be a matter of life or death, and Butler fans would choose death over accepting the fact that Xavier-Butler isn’t a rivalry.’”
OT: PGA Tour needs more spectator regulation

“If the PGA Tour wants to allow the rowdy atmosphere and behavior at the Phoenix Open, especially, that is fine within reason. If this behavior continues at other tournaments, though, then the Tour will need to act swiftly and potentially punish offenders with bans or even fines if the situation calls for it.”
OT: 4 Nations receives an All-Star rating

“National pride, even on a small scale, draws in players and fans alike. The chance to represent your country is a large point of pride for athletes, especially when international tournaments like the Olympics are held every four years. For fans, the chance to see their nation win and prove themselves the best in the…
OT: The World Baseball Classic demands World Cup respect

“If the talent matches MLB postseason quality, with the stakes involving national pride and the viewership reaching historic levels, then what exactly makes the WBC unfit for international respect?”
OT: NASCAR debuts new and improved playoff format

“‘This is what NASCAR fans have been praying and hoping for since 2014.’”
OT: Dan Dakich aims at Butler basketball

“In his attempt to garner views and followers to his ever-controversial X account, Dakich insulted two core pillars of Butler University – Hinkle Fieldhouse and Butler Blue.”
OT: Sports and stardom collide

“Snoop Dogg’s presence as an Olympic host is not just a gimmick; it is a clear signal of where sports media is headed, as the worlds of pop culture and sports are continuously becoming more and more blended.”
OT: PGA Tour welcoming back LIV golfers is good for the game

“If fans are excited to watch stars like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood duel any given week on the PGA Tour, bringing back other marketable phenoms like DeChambeau or Koepka can only help golf’s popularity.”
OT: ‘Heated Rivalry’ highlights why representation matters

“‘It can be pretty one-dimensional in the sense that hockey lock rooms often are, at least stereotypically, not the most diverse.’”