Butler Bulldogs

Butler’s special run ends with a familiar result

A picture is worth a thousand words. This one will hurt for a while. The worst-case scenario happened at the most-inconvenient time. In Butler’s second chance at an NCAA Championship, they struggled from the outset, falling 53-41 to Connecticut. What this group has done cannot be underestimated or forgotten. They put Butler on the national…

Teamwork, perseverance, and desire – The Butler Way seeking first title

One more game. One more more point. And one last chest bump. Coach Brad Stevens and his Butler team hope to celebrate a win, cut down the nets and be crowned 2011 NCAA Champions. Everything has been written and everything has been said. Finally in a couple of hours, the NCAA Championship game will tip-off…

Butler hopes to be one shot better in Monday’s title game

The final game is set. No. 3 UConn and 8th-seeded Butler. One will be the only team to finish the season with a postseason win while the other goes home a loser. Butler won their 14th consecutive game to earn a trip back to the NCAA Championship game, meeting the Huskies. It’s Dawg vs. Dog….

Butler carries 13-game winning streak with their eyes on the championship game

This Butler-VCU game should be for the national title. No, they aren’t the most athletic or talented teams, but sometimes it’s more about teamwork and desire. Both of the qualities the two “underdog” teams possess. Virginia Commonwealth was one of the teams that others counted off because they didn’t deserve to make the tournament. According…

Get your Butler gear while it’s hot – spirit shop merchandise flying off the shelves

Butler is headed back to the Final Four. Sounds a bit weird, right? Due to the recent success and late season success, Butler gear is in high demand. Dawg fans, alumni, and family in Indianapolis are headed to the spirit shop inside Hinkle Fieldhouse. Those outside the city are limited to the online store. Quite…