Category Archives: Butler Basketball

Indy Morning Sports List – Nine reasons for Colts, Pacers, IU, Purdue & Butler fans optimism
November 23, 2015

2015 is an odd year for sports fans in central Indiana.  Optimists have plenty of reason to feel smart, but pessimists are justified in their negative thoughts. The Colts, Pacers, Hoosiers (basketball & football), Bulldogs, and Boilermakers (basketball) are all teetering between realizing their goals and falling off a cliff. Fascinating times provide a fascinating […]

Are constant headaches and uncertainty for a coach worth the money or effort
October 29, 2015

by Kent Sterling I look at the mood swings of Chuck Pagano, the uncertainty surrounding Rick Pitino, and the constant din of criticism for Tom Crean, and I wonder whether being a coach is worth the money or sacrifice. It’s a tough life, even for a secure coach with a pristine record of winning and compliance. […]

Indiana Basketball – Brad Stevens to Texas would be Hoosiers worst nightmare
April 1, 2015

by Kent Sterling Seth Davis tweeted a name he has heard linked to the Texas Basketball opening – former Butler coach Brad Stevens. When I read his tweet, so many thoughts raced through my mind a pen and paper weren’t able to contain them.  The first was that Hoosier Nation’s collective head would explode if […]

Indiana and Butler face tough games tonight in search of win #20
February 25, 2015

by Kent Sterling The college basketball season changes in the middle of February.  Teams that appeared unbeatable in January are suddenly flawed, and those that couldn’t win earlier find the right combination of effort, experience, and talent to vanquish foes. Fans saw it last night as Syracuse beat Notre Dame in South Bend, Maryland upset […]