The Butler University volleyball team hung tough with three different teams over the course of 14 games at the Notre Dame Invitational, but they came up short in all three matches and started the season with a 0-3 mark. The Bulldogs lost the first match 3-2 to Idaho and fell to Eastern Michigan by the…
Two close calls, one victory
The Butler University women’s soccer team still is looking to achieve some consistency after a win on the road against Indiana State and a loss at home against No. 24 Oregon State in overtime. On Friday, the Bulldogs (2-2) mustered just enough offense to come out on top 1-0 against the Sycamores (1-3). Strong defense…
OVERTIME: Little Leaguers don’t need pay
The Little League World Series is a great experience for young baseball players and a fun time for those watching at home. There are thousands of people, both in and out of America, who can relate to the thrill and heartbreak caused by participating in sports as a child. The Series is a refreshing deviation…
Soccer falters versus Bradley
The broken scoreboard wasn’t the only thing out of sync at the Butler Bowl Friday afternoon. The Butler University men’s soccer team dug itself a 3-0 hole before falling to Bradley 4-1 in front of a large season-opening crowd. The pre-season No. 21 Bulldogs (0-1) never were able to gain any sizable momentum after the…
RotoDawg Week 2: Value Picks
While I sit here in the midst of my keeper league fantasy draft, I wish there was an easier path to victory—something as simple as an Avada Kedavra spell mouthed from the lips of Lord Voldemort. Alas, it never is that easy. Fantasy football is all about capitalizing on value. Essentially, fantasy football is economics—there…
OVERTIME: Butler’s clean slate draws athletes
Collegiate sports in the 21st century often are marred by mistakes and scandals. Over the past few years, Butler University has demonstrated that a program can gain just as much attention and success while abiding by the rules. Rotnei Clarke, one of the premiere players in the prestigious Southeastern Conference will be suiting up in…
The untitled fantasy football project: week 1 drafting tips
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Delicious food, wintry snow and expensive presents cannot even begin to compare to the start of the NFL season. This year at The Butler Collegian, a new arsenal of sports writing mixed with satirical wit will be brought to the Butler community by yours truly. The name…
Marshall, Hopkins stay sharp at Pro Am
With the NCAA men’s basketball season several months away and the NBA lockout in full force, basketball players around the nation have participated in exhibition games and tournaments to stay in shape and keep their skills sharp. For Butler sophomores Khyle Marshall and Chrishawn Hopkins, as well as some former Butler stars and current NBA…
Women’s soccer splits pair of games
The Butler women’s soccer team began its season over the weekend with a loss at Indiana and a victory over Madonna. On Sunday the Bulldogs fell to in-state foe Indiana, 6-1. Junior Katie Griswold scored the team’s only goal with a penalty kick in the first half. Freshman Elise Kotsakis led Butler with three shots,…
Snape enjoying transition
Men’s head soccer coach Paul Snape has adapted to smaller surroundings as he prepares his team for the upcoming season. Snape recently began his first season on Butler’s campus of just over 4,000 students after spending eight seasons on the coaching staff at Michigan, a school of more than 40,000. Snape said his experience has…