November 22, 2011 - 14 Dawgs Receive Season End PFL Honors (Link) Jordan Ridley, Zach Watkins and Pete Mattingly all recieve 1st Team All PFL
recognition. Also receiving PFL honors were Trae Heeter, Andy
Dauch, Nick Calicott, Andrew Huck, Grant Hunter, David Lang, Matt
Jenson, Matt Storey, Jay Howard, Sean Grady and Jordan Koopman. November 19, 2011 - Morehead outscores Butler 55 - 35 (Link) The two teams combined for
over 1000 yards in total offense but in the end, Morehead scored more
points for the victory. It was the season finale for both teams. November 17, 2011 - Butler Travels To Morehead For Season Finale (Link) The
Dawgs head south to Jayne Stadium in Morehead, KY to play the Morehead
State Eagles this Saturday, November 19 with kickoff at 1PM. This
will be the final game of the 2011 season for both teams.
Offensively the Eagles have a very potent passing attack which ranks
second behind Jacksonville in PFL conference play. According to
the Butler Game Notes,
Senior QB and Co-Captain Andrew Huck is not listed on the two deep
depth chart. Huck was injured in the Marist game as was Senior LB
and Co-Captain Nick Caldicott. Unfortunately, Caldicott's injury
was season ending for him. If Huck can not play Saturday, it
appears that Tom Judge will start at QB for the second time this season.
The picture on the Home page
of
this site is of Andrew Huck from the 2009 Morehead game played in the
rain, mud and muck at Jayne Stadium in Morehead. Huck is shown
helping lead the Dawgs back from a 21 - 0 deficit to an improbable 28 -
21 overtime win. This was the first PFL conference game that
season and it set the tone for Butler's championship run. Andrew,
here's hoping you can take the field one more time at Jayne Stadium. November 12, 2011 - Jacksonville 34, Butler 24 (Link)
OK,
so it is November 15 and this posting is a little late but it was a
long drive back from Jacksonville. Dawgs played Jacksonville
tough with a great game plan. We ran the ball very well between
the tackles, hit timely passes and won the time of possession.
However, kudos to Jacksonville as they made the big plays when they had
to do so. A disappointing loss for the Dawgs but there was no
quit in the Dawg in this fight. November 9, 2011 - Senior Day Photos (Link) Check out the
Senior Day photos of the pregame recognition of the Dawg seniors as
well as some of the game action in the November 5 win over Davidson.
November 5, 2011 - Butler Defeats Davidson 17-7 (Link) On a gorgeous Saturday
afternoon, the Dawgs defeated the Davidson Wildcats 17 -7 in the Butler
Bowl season finale. It was also the final home game for 23
seniors. This is the third time in a row that Butler has defeated
Davidson after going winless against Davidson in all the Dawgs previous
attempts. With two games remaining in the season, the Dawgs will
finish out on the road against Jacksonville and then Morehead. November 2, 2011 - Dawgs To Face Davidson On Senior Day (Link) Butler will play the
Davidson Wildcats this Saturday, November 5, in the Butler Bowl which
will be the last home game of the season as well as the last home game
for 23 seniors. Kickoff is at noon. The Wildcats suffered a
26 - 20 triple overtime defeat to Campbell University last week.
They are winless in the PFL this season and the Dawgs hope to keep them
that way. Here is a link to the Butler Game Notesfor this game.For the Davidson perspective of this game, here is a link to the Davidson Game Notes. October 22, 2011 - Marist Defeats Butler 28 - 10 (Link) The Marist Red Foxes rolled
up a 21 - 3 halftime lead and the Dawgs never really got back in the
game. While Butler did play Marist even in the second half, too
many miscues and injuries stalled any potential rallies. October
29 is a bye week for the Dawgs. Butler will face Davidson next in
the Butler Bowl on November 5 in the last home game of the season. October 19, 2011 - Butler To Face Marist For The First Time (Link)
The
Dawgs will play the Marist Red Foxes for the first time since Marist
joined the PFL in 2009. The game will be at 1 PM this Saturday,
October 22, in the Butler Bowl. Our offense will have to be on
their game as the Red Foxes have a very stingy defense. The Marist
defense leads the PFL in fewest total yards allowed per game of 311
yards. Butler's offense averages 411 yards per
game. Something has to give and hopefully it will be Marist who
has a penchant for turning the ball over to their opponent more than
any other team in the PFL. October 15, 2011 - Butler Defeats Valparaiso 42-14 (Link)
The
Hoosier Helmet Trophy will remain in Indianapolis for another
year. The Dawgs defeated the Valpo Crusaders 42-14. A
highlight of the game was Butler's defensive back Sean Grady's record
setting 90 yard interception for a touchdown. The Dawgs lead the
PFL in Turnover Margin with a positive margin of +10. Our next
opponent, Marist, has the worst Turnover Margin in the PFL with a
negative margin of -12. Hopefully, the trend continues. Sean Grady October 12, 2011 - If It Is The Valpo Game, It Means The Battle For The Hoosier Helmet (Link) The Dawgs will face the
Valparaiso Crusaders for the 40th time in the Butler Bowl. The winner will claim the
"Hoosier Helmet Trophy" until the next meeting. Kickoff is
scheduled for 1PM this Saturday, October 15, in the Butler Bowl.
Here is the link to the Butler Game Notes as well as the Valparaiso Game Notes for this contest. October 9, 2011 - Jordan Ridley Selected PFL Co-Defensive Player Of The Week (Link)
For the fourth time
this season, a Butler player has been selected as a PFL Player Of The
Week. This time the honor goes to junior linebacker Jordan Ridley
for his defensive effort against the Campbell University Camels. October 8, 2011 - Camels Run Past The 'Dawgs 38 - 23 (Link)
Our 'Dawgs tallied
more offensive yards than Campbell, 460 to 449, but unfortunately the
yards did not translate into more points than Campbell. Butler
had the ball on offense in the second half for only about 8
minutes. Campbell's running game provided them with a 22 minute
time of possession cushion as they scored 4 TDs in the second half. October 5, 2011 - Butler On The Road Again As Bulldogs Travel Tp Campbell University (Link)
The 'Dawgs will travel
to Barker Lane Stadium in North Carolina to play the Campbell
University Camels this Saturday, October 8. Kickoff is set for
noon. Here is a link to the Butler Game Notes for this game as well as the Campbell Game Notes. October 2, 2011 - David Lang Named PFL Special Teams Player Of The Week (Link)
For
the second time this season, David Lang was named the PFL Special Teams
Player Of The Week. As Butler fans know, he made a clutch field goal
with 1:31 remaining in the game against Dayton to put the 'Dawgs ahead
for good. By the way,
nice blocking O-Line, nice snap Robert Koteff and nice hold Jeff
Larsen. A wonderful sight when it all works together.
David Lang
Jeff
Larsen Robert
Koteff October 1, 2011 - Butler Defeats Dayton 29 - 27 (Link)
The
offense played like it was the Indiana State game. The defense
played like it was the Taylor game. David Lang kicked like, well,
David Lang. September 28, 2011 - Butler Will Travel To Dayton This Saturday For PFL Game (Link) The 'Dawgs travel east on I-70 this
weekend to face the University of Dayton Flyers. Kickoff for
Saturday's game is set for 1 PM in Welcome Stadium. The last time
these teams met in Welcome Stadium, Butler came away with a 31-28
victory. The 'Dawgs will have to bring their "A" game as Dayton
rarely loses a home PFL contest. In fact their last PFL home loss
was Butler's 31 - 28 victory in 2009. Here is a link to the Butler Game Notes for this upcoming game as well as a link to the Dayton Game Notes. Go 'Dawgs!
September 24, 2011 - Watkins Sets Another Butler Receiving Record (Link)
A
big 'Dawg Bark to senior receiver Zach Watkins as he turned in another
record setting performance in Saturday's game against Drake. Last
week against Taylor University, Zach became the Butler all time leader
in receptions. In the game this week against Drake, he became the
Butler all time leader in receiving yards. The records are a
great accomplishment for which he gives the credit to the other ten
Butler guys on the field with him. September 24, 2011 - Butler Drops PFL Opener To Drake (Link)
The
above link is to the politically correct recap of Butler's 24 -14 loss
to Drake in their PFL opener. Below is a picture of the Drake
quarterback being tackled in bounds by Glen Somers. I'm just
sayin'...... September 21, 2011 - Butler Opens PFL Play At Home This Saturday Against Drake (Link) It is Bulldog versus Bulldog
this Saturday, September 24, when our 'Dawgs host the Drake University
Bulldogs. This will be the first of eight conference games for
Butler. The last time Drake came to the Butler Bowl in 2009,
Butler won 20 - 17 to earn a share of the Pioneer Football League
title. Here is a link to the Butler Game Notesas well as a link to Drake's take on the game. September 19, 2011 - Trae Heeter Named PFL Offensive Player Of The Week (Link) For
the second week in a row, a Butler player has received Player Of The
Week honors from the Pioneer Football League. Butler running back
Trae Heeter received the honor for his outstanding offensive
performance against Taylor University. Heeter accounted for 231
all purpose yards. September 17, 2011 - Butler Defeats Taylor 23 - 6 (Link) Butler won for the second time in the
young 2011 season with a convincing 23 - 6 victory against Taylor
University. The Dawgs amassed 475 yards in total offense and held
Taylor to only 17 rushing yards. September 13, 2011 - Butler To Play Undefeated Taylor University On September 17 (Link) The
'Dawgs will travel to Upland, IN to play undefeated (2 - 0) Taylor
University. Kickoff will be at 1 PM. Taylor is a member
school of the NAIA. Here is a link to the Butler Game Notes and the Taylor University Football Website. September 12, 2011 - Butler Kicker David Lang Named PFL Special Teams Player Of The Week (Link) David Lang was named the Pioneer
Football League Special Teams Player Of The Week for his kicking
performance in the Bulldogs game against Indiana State this past
Saturday. Please go to the above link for the incomplete
story. Incomplete because it did not mention his excellent on
side kick in the 4th quarter. September 10, 2011 - Butler Loses To Indiana State (Link) Indiana State defeated our
Bulldogs 48 - 34 in Terre Haute. The Bulldog offense was able to
put on a very good offensive display but it was not enough to overcome
the Sycamores on their home field. Butler will travel to Upland,
IN this Saturday, September 17, to face Taylor University in a
non-conference matchup. Butler defeated Taylor last year 28 - 20
in the first game played at the renovated Butler Bowl. September 7, 2011 - 'Dawgs To Play Indiana State This Saturday (Link)
Butler will resume a
long time rivalry this Saturday when they travel to Terre Haute, IN to
play the Indiana State Sycamores. Kickoff is set for 2 PM.
Hopefully, you will join us in Terre Haute for the game.
However, if you can not make it, you will be able to enjoy a live
internet stream of the game through the Big Play Radio Sports
link. Big Play has indicated that the technical issues
encountered in last week's Albion stream have been corrected.
Here is a link to the Butler Game Notes as well as the Indiana State Game Notes for this upcoming contest. September 3, 2011 - Butler Opens With A Win By Defeating Albion 31 - 17 The weather misery index was off the
charts in the Butler Bowl as our Bulldogs defeated the Albion Britons
31 - 17 in the season opener for both teams. Andrew Huck was just
as hot completing a school record 19 was in a row. Go to the
above link for more information on the game. August 31, 2011 - Butler's Football Season Kicks Off Against Albion College On Sept 3
For the
eighth year in a row, the Bulldogs will play their season opener
against the Albion College Britons from Albion, MI. Kickoff is at
1 PM in the Butler Bowl. Please come out to support the team and
enjoy some great tailgating with other Butler parents and
friends. If you can not make it to the Butler Bowl, the game will
be broadcast live in Indianapolis on XL 950 (AM) as well as on a live
internet stream through Big Play Radio Sports. Here is a link to the ButlerGame Notes for the Albion contest which includes the two deep depth chart for your Bulldogs.
August 18, 2011 - Congratulations To The 2011 Butler Football Captains
Seniors Andrew Huck and Jeff Larsen were selected by their teammates as
the Offensive Captains while Senior Nick Caldicott and Junior Jordan
Ridley were selected as the Defensive Captains. Andrew Huck Jeff LarsenNick CaldicottJordan Ridley August 8, 2011 - Football Is Finally Here!
Camp started today for the Butler Football Team. At 9:30 am
today, the players began to report for the preseason practices.
Although tabbed for a 5th place PFL finish in the recent PFL coaches
poll, hopes run high for a return to the Bulldog form of 2009 when the
team was the co-champion of the league. Go to the above link for
more information. July 15, 2011 - Butler Bowl to Add Lights
Indianapolis has approved Butler University's request to install lights
at the Butler Bowl. Follow the link for additional details. July 8, 2011 - 2011 PFL Recruits From The Sports Network The above link will take you to The Sports Network listing by PFL team of the 2011 recruits. July 6, 2011 - Preseason Honors From Sporting News For Jordan Ridley
Sporting News has named Butler
linebacker Jordan Ridley the Preseason PFL Defensive Player of the
Year. Jacksonville quarterback Josh McGregor was named the
preseason favorite for the offense. Jacksonville is picked to win
the PFL title. Butler will play Jacksonville on November 12 in
Jacksonville, FL. More details can be found from the link
provided above. July 5, 2011 - Michael Wilson On CFPA Preseason Watch List For Punters Butler
punter Michael Wilson has been selected to the College Football
Performance Award watch list for the upcoming season. Wilson was a
Second Team All PFL selection last season. The above link provides more information. June 27, 2011- Jordan Ridley and Zach Watkins Selected to 2011 CDS Preseason All America Squads
Linebacker Jordan Ridley was selected to the First Team Consensus Draft
Services (CDS) Pre Season All America Squad. Wide receiver Zach
Watkins received Honorable Mention status. Above is a link to the
CDS website while the following link is to information on PFL players named to the squads. June 20, 2011 - Dawgs Welcome Three New Coaches Coach Voris has announced the addition of three coaches to his staff for the upcoming season.
Colin Johnson will assume the duties of coaching the defensive tackles,
Kenan Smith will be responsible for the receivers and Andy Belluomini
will guide the running backs. More details can be found from the
link provided above. April 19, 2011 - Butler Football Lends a Hand to Ronald McDonald House
Coach Nick Tabacca and 23 athletes volunteered their time to unload a
truck of food and household supplies for the Ronald McDonald House of
Indianapolis. Catch the details from the link provided above. April, 2011 - Peter Xander Headed to Drake University Athletic Dept.
Our very own Peter Xander (Defensive Line 2006 - 2009 seasons) has
accepted the position of Assistant Director of Ticket Sales &
Operations with Drake University Athletics. Peter is a 2010
Butler University graduate who has worked as an External Operation
Intern for Butler University Athletic Dept since August, 2010. As
a football athlete he was the recipient of the Bulldog Pride award
which is given to the player who best exemplifies the 'Butler Way' both
on & off the field. Congratulations on your new position,
Peter!! March 23, 2011 - Butler Spring Practice To Start This Week
Read more by opening the above link. March 14, 2011 - Stetson University To Join The PFL in 2013 Stetson University has announced that they
will field a football team as a member of the Pioneer Football League
in time for the start of the 2013 season. Stetson University is
located in DeLand, Florida just north of Orlando. Read more by
opening the above link.
February 9, 2011 -Seven Butler Football
Players Named 2010 Academic All-PFL
Seven Butler football players have been
named to the 18th annual Academic All-PFL team, announced by the Pioneer
Football League on Wednesday, Feb. 9. The Bulldogs had four players named to the
first team on the academic honor squad and three players chosen second
team. Read more by opening the above link.
January 23, 2011 - Ridley, Kobli, Heeter Earn
Top Butler 2010 Football Awards
Senior Matt Kobli, sophomore Jordan Ridley and
freshman Trae Heeter earned Butler football Most Valuable Player awards for the
2010 season. The three MVP’s were among a host of players honored at the team’s
annual season-ending awards banquet on Sunday, Jan. 23. Read more by opening the above link.
Butler sophomore Jordan Ridley was named first team and 10 other Bulldogs earned
second team or honorable mention recognition on the 2010 All-Pioneer Football
League Team, released by the league office. The All-PFL team was chosen by a
vote of league coaches. Read more by opening the above link.
