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Matt Howard’s hometown raised $13,000 for family’s travel
Senior forward Matt Howard’s hometown of Connersville, Ind., is sponsoring the Howard family’s travel to Houston. The town raised $13,000 to help ensure the family of 12 would be complete in Texas. “I think everyone but one of my brothers [is here],” Howard said. “His wife is pregnant and due here pretty soon, so he…
Bulldogs poised at practice before Final Four appearance
Related Links: Will Butler outweigh VCU’s advantages? Bulldogs silence doubters [cincopa A4MAHgK0caQS] Story by Steven Peek Photos by Maria Porter The Butler men’s basketball team seemed comfortable and focused today on the eve of their national semifinal game against No. 11 seed Virginia Commonwealth. The No. 8 seed Bulldogs (27-9) spent their 50-minute practice in…
If academics determined NCAA tourney winner, Butler would take title
As far as Inside Higher Ed is concerned, Butler University has already won the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The Bulldogs won the organization’s sixth annual bracket, which analyzes how the teams would fare if the competition were based on academic performance outcomes. The academic bracket predictions differ greatly from the reality of the tournament, with…
Will Butler outweigh VCU’s advantages in the Final Four?
The Butler and VCU men’s basketball teams are now in Houston, away from the fan-filled fervor of their communities. That means the time at which either team’s historic NCAA tournament run will end is quickly approaching. It also means the time for adjusting game plans is fading. We’ve nailed down the advantages each team has…
Pep rally, fair and viewing party planned on campus
In anticipation of Saturday’s NCAA Final Four match-up between the Butler Bulldogs and the VCU Rams, the public is invited to join students, staff and the Butler community for several events throughout the weekend. Thursday: A Butler-Tarkington neighborhood rally is taking place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 56th and Illinois Streets. Sponsored by…
Stevens sees glasses as secret weapon
Related Links: VIDEO | Basketball team gets warm welcome at Hinkle Butler men’s basketball upsets Florida; advances to Final Four Photo Gallery | Bulldogs celebrate Florida upset Many basketball fans around the country have been wondering how Butler made it back to the Final Four this year, especially without Gordon Hayward. The answer lies within…
Measuring up: Butler vs. Madison
The Bulldogs and Badgers might be similar in their basketball habits, but the schools couldn’t be more different. And, sure, while we might be a mere 3,861 to Madison’s 30,555 in undergrad students, our schools are matched in recent Sweet Sixteen appearances. Click and drag the chart to see how else we compare: [photonav url=’http://thebutlercollegian.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ButlervMadison.jpg’…
Wisconsin State Journal: Taylor is among nation’s elite, Butler’s coach says
By Rob Schultz and Tom Oates, The Wisconsin State Journal NEW ORLEANS — As Jordan Taylor closes in on scoring his 1,000th career point — he needs 21 to get there — the kudos for the junior point guard keep coming in from coaches. Butler Coach Brad Stevens believes Taylor makes the University of Wisconsin…
Newsday: Butler still on script
By Greg Logan, Newsday NEW ORLEANS–Has there ever been a more magical run to the NCAA national championship game than the one Butler made last season when it went home to Indiana for the Final Four? Gordon Hayward’s half-court shot at the buzzer seemed destined to beat Duke until it caromed off glass and the…