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Polak’s Picks: NFL Week 7 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

Ethan Polak

Oct 23, 2021

Polak’s Picks: NFL Week 7 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

The Butler Collegian's fantasy football guide to Week 7 of the NFL season.

Butler XC Runners Recap: Nuttycombe Invitational

Ethan Polak

Oct 17, 2021

Butler XC Runners Recap: Nuttycombe Invitational

Graduate student Simon Bedard led the men’s team placing 62nd with a time of 24:10.5 at the Nuttycombe Invitational on Oct.15. Photo...

Polak’s Picks: NFL Week 6 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

Ethan Polak

Oct 17, 2021

Polak’s Picks: NFL Week 6 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller carries the ball in a game against the Minnesota Vikings. Photo courtesy of ESPN. The NFL came...

Polak’s Picks: NFL Week 5 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

Ethan Polak

Oct 9, 2021

Polak’s Picks: NFL Week 5 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

The Butler Collegian’s fantasy guide to Week 5 of the NFL season

Butler XC Runners Recap: Joe Piane Invitational

Ethan Polak

Oct 3, 2021

Butler XC Runners Recap: Joe Piane Invitational

Barry Keane leads the men to a third place finish at the invitational loaded with some of the top teams in the nation.

Polak’s Picks: NFL Week 4 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

Ethan Polak

Oct 1, 2021

Polak’s Picks: NFL Week 4 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

The Butler Collegian’s fantasy guide to Week 4 of the NFL season.

Ian Manuel Stars as Inaugural Guest for the New Visiting Black Intellectual Series

Ethan Polak

Sep 27, 2021

Ian Manuel Stars as Inaugural Guest for the New Visiting Black Intellectual Series

Butler University welcomes activist, author and poet Ian Manuel to the beginning of the Visiting Black Intellectual Series.

Polak’s Picks: NFL Week 3 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

Ethan Polak

Sep 25, 2021

Polak’s Picks: NFL Week 3 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

The Butler Collegian’s fantasy guide to Week 3 of the NFL season.

Best Places to Watch Football at Butler University

Ethan Polak

Sep 22, 2021

Best Places to Watch Football at Butler University

Multimedia reporter Ethan Polak sheds light on some of the best places on campus to enjoy America’s most popular sport.

Polak’s Picks: NFL Week 2 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

Ethan Polak

Sep 16, 2021

Polak’s Picks: NFL Week 2 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

The Butler Collegian’s fantasy guide to Week 2 of the 2021 NFL season

Butler XC looks to build off of last season’s strong finishes

Ethan Polak

Sep 14, 2021

Butler XC looks to build off of last season’s strong finishes

The men’s cross country team huddles together prior to the Jaguar Classic at IUPUI on Sept. 10. Photo courtesy of @butlerXCTF on Twitter....

Polak’s Picks: NFL Week 1 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

Ethan Polak

Sep 11, 2021

Polak’s Picks: NFL Week 1 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

The Butler Collegian’s fantasy guide to Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season

Butler Esports Park set to arrive next fall

Ethan Polak

Sep 1, 2021

Butler Esports Park set to arrive next fall

The Butler Esports team revealed their new rendering of the Butler Esports Park.

Suns in four? NBA Championship Predictions

Ethan Polak

Jul 7, 2021

Suns in four? NBA Championship Predictions

Will Giannis keep his promise and bring a title to Milwaukee or will Chris Paul finally get himself a ring? Find out in the 67th episode

Runners Recap: Butler track and field team off to a record-setting start

Ethan Polak

Apr 13, 2021

Runners Recap: Butler track and field team off to a record-setting start

A group of runners compete at the Redbird Invitational in Normal, Ill. The Bulldogs finished second in the event. Photo courtesy of...

March Madness Trivia Showdown: Huge Comeback! (Hex Trivia EP 002)

Ethan Polak

Apr 2, 2021

March Madness Trivia Showdown: Huge Comeback! (Hex Trivia EP 002)

Will Drew and Michael get their first win or will Matt and Jackson continue their reign as champs? Watch all the way to the end to find out!

JTASports gets a second chance at March Madness?

Ethan Polak

Mar 26, 2021

JTASports gets a second chance at March Madness?

After a rough first two rounds in this year's March Madness bracket thanks to all the major upsets, Ethan and Michael try for redemption.

Butler graduate student Simon Bedard sees success racing in France and in America

Ethan Polak

Feb 18, 2021

Butler graduate student Simon Bedard sees success racing in France and in America

Simon Bedard competes in a race overseas earlier this year. Bedard is aiming to qualify for the Cross Country National Championship this...

Ethan Polak

Feb 5, 2021

Super Bowl LV Preview and Picks

After waiting months for the best sporting event in history, only two teams remained. Ethan, Matt and Drew give their picks for Super Bowl

Trivia Showdown: First episode goes down to the wire! (Hex Trivia EP 001)

Ethan Polak

Jan 20, 2021

Trivia Showdown: First episode goes down to the wire! (Hex Trivia EP 001)

JTASports debut's their newest show called Hex Trivia. Two teams go at it to be named Hex Trivia Kings. Click here to find out who wins!