ETHAN POLAK | STAFF REPORTER | eapolak@butler.edu Picture of: Kenyan Drake Arizona Cardinals running back The bye weeks across the NFL have decided to start earlier than intended. Last week, the Steelers and Titans were forced to change their schedules after Titans players tested positive for COVID-19. This week, it continues as the Bills and…
Week 3 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em
The Butler Collegian’s fantasy guide to Week 3 of the NFL season.
The devastating effect of “ref ball”
Continually gross incompetence involving officiating is plaguing football in its biggest moments and ruining viewers’ respect for the league.
Le’veon Bell’s absences impact fantasy football universe
Le’veon Bell is one of biggest stars of the NFL. The effect of his absence goes beyond the field of play, as it impacts the participants of fantasy football.
Sports staff Super Bowl predictions
The Collegian’s sports section gives their picks for the Super Bowl on Sunday.
A bulldog’s stance on NFL kneeling
Columnist Bridget Early examines Butler athletes’ perspectives on the NFL “take a knee” protests.
Overtime: Colts may struggle
BY BEN SIECK | ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR The Indianapolis Colts may disappoint fans hoping for a repeat of last year’s success, given this season’s prospective results. Despite winning their opening game against the Oakland Raiders, the 2013 Colts will be hard-pressed for wins in the coming weeks. The 2012 Colts, led by number one draft pick…
Football: Former Bulldog sets sights on NFL
Stuart Harvey, a Carmel native and a former wide receiver for the Butler University football team, is looking to become the second Butler player in two years to make it to the National Football League. After Harvey graduated from Butler in 2011 with a degree in psychology, he decided not to go straight to the…
RotoDawg: Week 1 player watch
The season is almost here! Tomorrow the defending champion Green Bay Packers take on the Saints from New Orleans. This game matches up two contenders to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. Last year the Packers did just that in winning it all while the Saints flamed out and lost to the Seahawks in…
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…