The 90-degree heat did not stop the Butler women’s cross country team from scorching its opponents at the season-opening Illini Challenge last Friday. The women’s team finished on top of the challenge with a score of 16. Purdue finished in second place, tallying 51 points. The men’s team also had a strong showing. The Bulldogs…
OVERTIME: NHL needs to act on player deaths
The National Hockey League has been confronted with one of the most terrifying issues in the history of professional sports. While the other three major American professional sports leagues are dealing with lockout issues (National Basketball Association), post-lockout issues (National Football League) and boring postseason races (Major League Baseball), the NHL is faced with a…
Bowen to play basketball overseas
It is roughly 4,200 miles from Indianapolis to the nation of Denmark. Former Butler University women’s basketball player Brittany Bowen will be making the trip to continue her playing career in Horsens, Denmark for the Horsens Pirates. “I’m going from being a Bulldog to a Pirate, but I will always bleed Butler blue,” Bowen said…
Volleyball falls at Notre Dame
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…