Brian Kollars
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Brian Kollars has worked for the Dayton Daily News since 2003. He was named Investigative Team Editor in March 2012 and works with a staff of five to uncover government waste and dig into key topics in our community. He also collaborates with WHIO-TV on I-Team stories and writes a Sunday Sports column entitled “Second Thoughts.” Prior to his current assignment, Brian worked as Sports Editor for seven years. He edited many sections that won state and national awards and his writing resumé includes a Best of Gannett. Brian was born and raised in Yankton, S.D., and is a graduate of Valparaiso University. He enjoys coaching youth sports and lives in Oakwood with his wife and three children.
Latest from Brian Kollars
Second Thoughts: Fairmont has great arena, but can it win?
The news coming out of Washington never ceases to amaze. The Benghazi scandal. The IRS scandal. Bryce Harper trying to run through an outfield wall. Not to be outdone, the Redskins plan to sign Tim Tebow to play quarterback and move RG3 to cornerback. And for the coup de grace, ...
Second Thoughts: Tiger’s presence, penalty big wins for Masters
I’m back from vacation. We drove 800 miles to the lovely beaches of Alabama, which meant we had to deal with Crimson Tide fans. Luckily, the Gulf of Mexico’s waves drowned out the SEC! SEC! cheers. I reminded my new friends that it was basketball season, but they looked at ...
Second Thoughts: Winner of Craft vs. Lucious will advance to Sweet 16
I took young Jake to Friday night’s NCAA tournament games at UD Arena. We ran into Buck-I-Guy and the famous Ohio State fan agreed to pose for a photo (he does that a lot and seems to enjoy it). I hurriedly reached for my smart phone and snapped a picture. ...
Second Thoughts: My bracket will include too many upsets, and Louisville
I finally broke down and bought a new TV. The 210-pound relic that joined our family when we lived in Iowa has been retired. But I’m not sure I like the picture on this sleek 60-inch unit. I am sure of this: Indiana and Wisconsin fans were throwing things at ...
Second Thoughts: Donlon has Raiders headed in right direction
The Horseshoe Casino in Cincinnati opened last week amid much fanfare. Unfortunately, passing out $20 chips to the general public was not part of the festivities. A co-worker who took his chances in the new gambling palace reports that there are no $2 or $5 blackjack tables. That means I ...
Second Thoughts: Top-ranked Hoosiers passing the eye test
I was watching CNN when that huge asteroid was speeding toward Earth. They had a “countdown clock” on the screen, which was amusing. Thankfully, the event proved to be as anticlimactic as a New Year’s Eve countdown, although a small space boulder hitting an empty arena in Houston might’ve spared ...
Second Thoughts: If ‘Catholic 7’ adds five, Flyers have a shot
As the Northeast digs out from the mother of all blizzards, the NFL might want to reconsider staging the Super Bowl in New Jersey next year. A power outage in New Orleans proved to be inconvenient; just image how a foot of snow would impact the big game. Come to ...
Second Thoughts: Big week for Beyonce and the Flyers
The NFL’s annual all-star scrimmage known as the Pro Bowl will be contested tonight. The players vow to use their shoulder pads this year, but I’ll believe it when I see it. Perhaps trying to set the tone and convince a suspicious public that actual contact will be involved, Redskins ...
Second Thoughts: The real thing trumps computer dating
I’m taking the kids to Flyin’ to the Hoop today. The prep basketball buffet at Trent Arena is one of my favorite events of the year, right there with Oktoberfest and a night out at Geez. Flyin’ officials tend to swallow their whistles and let the kids play. The players ...
Commentary: Butler, VCU elevate A-10 for now
The sports landscape these days is as overwhelming as the menu at The Cheesecake Factory. Where do you start? We have the NFL playoffs, Lance Armstrong and Oprah, Wright State in first place and the national phenomenon that is Miss Alabama. There’s Flyin’ to the Hoop, Fairmont girls basketball and ...
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