A weekly preview for Butler athletics Nov. 17-23.
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…
Duke outspent Butler by almost $9.5 million for 2010 men’s basketball
Curious how the rest of the Sweet 16-bound schools compare? Click and drag the chart below to see how your favorite team compares! [photonav url=’http://thebutlercollegian.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Basketball-Spending-Highlighted.jpg’ mode=’drag’ popup=’colorbox’ animate=” container_width=’590′ container_height=’450′]
FOLLOW THE GAME LIVE: Bulldogs vs. Badgers
Assistant Sports Editor Lance Rinker and Staff Writer Matt Rhinesmith blog the game live from Butler fan hot spot Applebee’s at 1072 Broad Ripple Avenue. The game tips off at 9:57 p.m., but we’ll start giving you the inside scoop at 9:45 p.m., giving you ample time to hype up for the big game. SWEET…
PHOTO GALLERY | Bulldogs practice before tonight’s game
The eighth-seeded Butler Bulldogs practice in New Orleans Wednesday afternoon in preparation for tonight’s game to fourth-seed Wisconsin (25-8). [cincopa AgKADgqashBQ]
Mack on Sweet 16 game: ‘It’s up to me to make sure we’re all on the same page’
Related Links: Video: Bookstore sales booming in sweet madness Article: Bulldogs, Badgers at same level as of Wednesday practice
Bulldogs and Badgers at same level as of Wednesday practice
Much like their approaching match up, the Butler and Wisconsin men’s basketball teams were similar in practice today. Although Butler was more vocal on the court, both teams used the 50-minute…
Bookstore reaping the benefits of tournament success
By Mike Ellis for The Butler Collegian and Butler Beat Related Links: Photo Gallery: Butler vs. Pittsburgh Article: Wisconsin: a similar foe [cincopa AsFA5jquv9lv]