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Brian Kollars

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Sports Editor

Brian Kollars has worked for the Dayton Daily News since 2003. He was named Sports Editor in 2005. He has edited several award-winning sections and his writing awards include a Best of Gannett in 1991.

Brian was born and raised in Yankton, S.D., and is a graduate of Valparaiso University. He enjoys coaching Little League Baseball and lives in Oakwood with his wife and three children. Brian cannot stand domed stadiums or artificial turf.

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Commentary: Life on the bubble agrees with UD

9:45 PM Saturday, February 6, 2010

I’ve heard some talk about moving the Super Bowl to Saturday night. The theory is that football fans could really cut loose without an early-morning commute hanging over their heads.

Commentary: We can’t avoid skates and sequins

8:09 PM Saturday, January 30, 2010

Took the kids to the Wright State-Loyola game. They caught a couple mini-basketballs, wolfed down Cold Stone ice cream and got some autographs.

Commentary: Colts, Saints are ready to roll

9:49 PM Saturday, January 23, 2010

I hope it’s not too late for NASCAR, which finally came to its senses and will allow its drivers to, well, drive their fast cars this year.

Commentary: Reds not Fidel Castro’s favorite team

1:00 AM Sunday, January 17, 2010

I interrupted my NFL buffet last weekend to spend some quality time with the family. We watched a movie because the Cardinals-Packers game was in the bag.

Commentary: Gatorade dump needs to kick the bucket

1:08 AM Sunday, January 10, 2010

Did you really think the Bengals had a chance? Face it, a Cincinnati playoff victory was about as likely as every area school starting on time after it snowed three inches last week.

Sports Editor: Ballard’s catch clutch for Buckeyes

7:39 PM Saturday, January 2, 2010

I’m feeling a little sluggish after watching 13 straight hours of sports on New Year’s Day. Luckily, help is on the way.

Commentary: UD Arena's magic shouldn't be taken for granted

10:27 PM Friday, December 25, 2009

We’ve got a Christmas weekend treat for University of Dayton basketball fans in Sunday’s Sports section.

Commentary: Gift suggestions for big names in the sports world

10:13 PM Saturday, December 19, 2009

The Christmas letter has been written, the tree is trimmed and people on the East Coast are freaking out over a little snow.

Commentary: Respect one win away for Bengals

10:21 PM Saturday, December 12, 2009

It was refreshing to hear UC star Mardy Gilyard tell us what he thought about Brian Kelly’s clumsy move to Notre Dame.

Sports Editor: Obama doesn’t need Tiger’s advice

10:58 PM Saturday, December 5, 2009

Everything costs money these days, including watching the Kentucky-North Carolina game. Yes, that tasty treat from Rupp Arena was “free” on cable, but do those UK kids know how much they cost parents of young basketball players? Nike had better set aside some overtime for the sweatshop that makes those cool sleeves that fit over your shooting arm.

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