jamie healy

NIT semifinals and College Slam Dunk & Three-Point Contests descend on Hinkle

“As Indianapolis prepares to host its ninth Final Four, the NCAA has turned the Circle City into a basketball championship city.”
OT: The Players Championship is not a major championship

“As the biggest non-major event in professional golf, The Players Championship has carved out its own distinct place in the game, where golfers see where their game is before heading off to Augusta for The Masters. If promoted to major championship status, the tournament risks losing its identity.”
Staff picks: Lucky sports moments

“In the spirit of lucky charms, four-leaf clovers and all things St. Patrick’s Day, The Collegian Sports section shares its favorite sports moments that were made possible with a hint of luck.”
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.”
Staff picks: Super Bowl LX

“Here is who The Collegian sports section thinks will win the Lombardi Trophy and MVP on Feb. 8.”
Cotter Welch: Making waves through adversity

“The accomplishments in her swimming career are numerous, but it is the impact of her resilience and leadership in and out of competition that is the true legacy Welch will leave on the program.”
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: Instant replay still needs improvement

“Expedited replay reviews help to achieve this goal, as does full transparency of why a call is being made a certain way. It is of the utmost importance that the good in replay is continued to be built upon in order for players, coaches and fans alike to enjoy the games they love dearly.”
OT: Lack of spending hurts Major League Baseball

“The disparity between successful teams such as the Dodgers and unsuccessful teams such as the Pirates is made evident through one’s desire to spend money and field a team that contends while the other continues to struggle every year.”