http://www.butlersports.com en-us en-us http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2010-11/releases/070110aaa Central Indiana fans of Butler's record-setting football team will have a chance to see the Bulldogs' Homecoming game on television this fall. MyINDY-TV, channel 23, will bring Butler Football to television viewers with a live broadcast of the Bulldogs' game against Morehead State on October 23 at 1:00 p.m. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2010-11/releases/070110aaa 2010-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/052710aaa For the ninth consecutive season, Big Play Radio Sports will broadcast Butler University football. All 11 Butler regular season games in 2010 will be carried on WXLW AM (XL950), in Indianapolis and will be streamed live at www.bigplayradiosports.com. Thu, 27 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/052710aaa 2010-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/042110aaa Butler's championship football squad, led by senior Spencer Summerville and junior Grant Hunter, had eight players named to the 17th Annual Academic All-Pioneer Fooftball League Team, announced by the league office. The Bulldogs had six players named first team and two picked to the second team. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/042110aaa 2010-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/releases/butler-bowl41910 Construction has begun on a major renovation at the Butler Bowl that will include building a brick press box with multi-use booths and new seating on the west and east sides of the playing surface. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/releases/butler-bowl41910 2010-04-19T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/041110aaa The Bulldog football team, reigning Pioneer Football League champions, will conclude spring practice with the annual Blue and White game on Saturday, April 17 at 10 a.m. in the Butler Bowl. Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/041110aaa 2010-04-11T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/020210aab Former Miami (Ohio) and Carroll College football assistant Tim Cooper has been named an assistant football coach at Butler University. The new Butler coach will serve as a co-Defensive Coordinator for the Pioneer Football League champion Bulldogs. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/020210aab 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/releases/022310aac Five former students, including a men's soccer All-American and a two-time conference Player of the Year, have been selected for induction into the Butler University Athletic Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2010 will be honored at a special banquet/ceremony at the Riley Room in Atherton Center on the Butler campus on June 6. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/releases/022310aac 2010-02-23T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/FBbanquet09 Andrew Huck, Nick Caldicott and Michael Wilson took home the team's Most Valuable Player honors for the 2009 campaign. They were among 11 players who received awards at the team's annual awards banquet Jan. 17. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/FBbanquet09 2010-01-22T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/121509aaa When the final seconds ticked down on Butler's Gridiron Classic victory over Central Connecticut State, the Bulldogs had not only their first-ever postseason victory but also a coveted place in the school and Pioneer Football League all-time record books! Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/121509aaa 2009-12-15T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/gridion-on-TV Bulldog fans can re-live Butler football's win over Central Connecticut State on TV. HomeTown Sports Indiana will air the game Monday night at 8 p.m. The game can be found on Channel 81 on Bright House and Comcast cable systems. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/gridion-on-TV 2009-12-07T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/09gridironclassic Click here Saturday at 12 p.m. ET to watch the 2009 Gridiron Classic live. Pioneer Football League champion Butler (10-1) hosts Northeast Conference champ Central Connecticut State (9-2). Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/09gridironclassic 2009-12-05T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/120509aaa Quarterback Andrew Huck scored three touchdowns to lead host Butler to a 28-23 victory over Central Connecticut State in the fourth Girdiron Classic played at the Butler Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 5. It was the first post-season victory for the Bulldogs and capped a school-record 11-1 campaign. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/120509aaa 2009-12-05T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/120309aaa Butler football coach Jeff Voris has been honored for his team's performance this year, and now he has been rewarded. The fourth-year head coach has received a contract extension through the 2013-14 school year. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/120309aaa 2009-12-03T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/120209aaa Butler, co-champion of the Pioneer Football League, will play its first postseason football game in nearly two decades when it hosts Northeast Conference champ Central Connecticut State in the fourth annual Gridiron Classic on Saturday, Dec. 5. The game is scheduled for 12 noon at the Butler Bowl. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/120209aaa 2009-12-02T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/112409aac Head coach Jeff Voris was selected as the Pioneer Football League Coach of the Year and Butler had 14 players earn All-League recognition on the 17th All-PFL Team, released by the league office on Wednesday afternoon (Nov. 24). All selections were made by a vote of league coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their own players. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/112409aac 2009-11-25T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/112509aaa Butler defensive end Grant Hunter, an outstanding student and one of the top defensive linemen in the Pioneer Football League has been named second team on the 2009 ESPN The Magazine University Division Academic All-America Football Team, chosen by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America). He was among 49 players selected first or second team on the national honor squad. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/112509aaa 2009-11-25T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/112309aaa For the second time this year, Butler placekicker David Lang helped win a game with a field goal on the final play of the contest. And for the second time this year, he has been named Pioneer Football League Special Teams Player of the Week. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/112309aaa 2009-11-23T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/112109aaa Butler's record-setting football season will continue. The Bulldogs assured that with a heart-pounding, 20-17, victory over Drake in a Pioneer Football League showdown at the Butler Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 21. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/112109aaa 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/111809aaa Butler faces its most consequential game in 15 years when it hosts Drake in a Pioneer Football League championship showdown on Saturday, Nov. 21. The winner of the 1 p.m (ET) game at the Butler Bowl will claim at least a share of the 2009 PFL title. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/111809aaa 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/111409aab Quarterback Josh McGregor passed for three touchdowns to lead Jacksonville to a 36-7 victory over visiting Butler in a Pioneer Football League game at D. B. Milne Field on Saturday (Nov. 14). The loss snapped Butler's nine-game winning streak and spoiled the Bulldogs' perfect season. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/111409aab 2009-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/111109aaa Butler, coming off perhaps its biggest win in years, faces another stiff Pioneer Football League test when it visits potent Jacksonville on Saturday, Nov. 14. The Bulldogs will square off against the defending PFL champs at D. B. Milne Field at noon (ET). Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/111109aaa 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/110909aaa Butler quarterback Andrew Huck, who helped lead the Bulldogs to a 31-28 victory at Dayton in a key league showdown, has been named Pioneer Football League Offensive Player of the Week. It's the fourth time this season that the Butler signal caller has been honored by the PFL. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/110909aaa 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/110909aab Butler defensive standouts Grant Hunter, Mark Giacomantonio and Spencer Summerville have been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V University Division Football Team, chosen by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America). The three were among 24 student-athletes named first team on the Academic All-District V squad. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/110909aab 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/110709aad Sophomore quarterback Andrew Huck rushed for three touchdowns and passed for two more, but it took a stop at the one-yard line on the final play of the game to lift Butler past host Dayton, 31-28, in a key Pioneer Football League showdown at Welcome Stadium on Saturday (Nov. 7). The victory, Butler's first at Dayton in more than two decades, kept the Bulldogs unbeaten after nine games! Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/110709aad 2009-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/110309aaa For the first time since the Pioneer Football League was founded in 1993, Butler and Dayton will meet in a November game that has championship implications for both teams. The two squads, currently sharing first place in the PFL with Drake, will meet at Dayton's Welcome Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m. (ET). Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/110309aaa 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/103109aaa Quarterback Andrew Huck led Butler on a 98-yard scoring drive late in the fourth quarter to lift the Bulldogs to a 14-7 victory over visiting Davidson in a Pioneer Football League game at the Butler Bowl on Saturday (Oct. 31). The victory boosted Butler to 8-0 on the season for the first time since 1961 and 5-0 in the PFL. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/103109aaa 2009-10-31T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/102709aaa Halloween at the Butler Bowl won't involve ghosts, goblins or witches' brews. It will feature a Pioneer Football League showdown between Butler and visiting Davidson, starting a 12 p.m. (ET). And both teams will be seeking the same treat. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/102709aaa 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/102409aaa Sophomore Andrew Huck passed for 214 yards and two touchdowns and Butler improved to 7-0 for the first time since 1983 with a 23-16 victory over host Campbell in a Pioneer Football League game at Barker-Lane Stadium in Buies Creek, N.C., on Saturday (Oct. 24). The victory lifted the Bulldogs to 4-0 in PFL play. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/102409aaa 2009-10-24T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/102009aaa Butler will face the first of consecutive North Carolina foes when it heads to Buies Creek, N.C., to take on Campbell in a Pioneer Football League game on Saturday, Oct. 24. The two league opponents will square off at 1 p.m. (ET) at Barker-Lane Stadium on the Campbell campus. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/102009aaa 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/101709aaa Butler's normally offensive-minded football squad turned to its defensive unit to help pull out a 23-14 come-from-behind victory over Valparaiso at the Butler Bowl on Saturday (Oct. 17). The victory lifted the Bulldogs to 6-0 on the season and 3-0 in the Pioneer Football League. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2009-10/releases/101709aaa 2009-10-17T04:00:00Z