“‘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.’”
Staff picks: Men’s Final Four
“Although March is over, the madness continues through April as the men’s Final Four tips off on April 5 in San Antonio, Texas.”
Dawg Pound dilemma
“‘If [a team] does something exciting, it is cool to have people there to stand and also be excited for you. It just builds a little bit of a stronger sense of community.’”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs take the win in their first postseason game
“In securing this victory, the Bulldogs defied the odds of their shortened seven-player roster.”
Welcome to the Team: First-years take the field
“‘Being with my teammates is so fun and I’m excited to actually be in season to get closer with everyone.’”
Meet Kyler Alford: The first male dancer in Butler dance team history
“‘I think it is so awesome that there might be little boys out there watching him and knowing that is an option for them.’”
Butler Athletics receives $12M estate gift
“‘The fact that it’s the largest donation in [Butler Athletics’] history and it’s going to women in an era where women’s sports are really being appreciated in ways that have not before –- that speaks volumes.’”
Indiana looks to expand the ban on trans athletes
Lawmakers proposed a bill to extend the current ban on K-12 trans athletes to the collegiate level.
OT: Judging the judging of artistic sports
“‘I even have those moments where I am like, ‘Are those judges judging correctly?’ But I have to remember that in these artistic sports, everyone is looking from different angles and perspectives. That is what makes it so complicated.’”
Staff picks: Super Bowl 59
“Here is who the Collegian sports section thinks will hoist the Lombardi Trophy — as well as some fun props — on Feb. 9.”