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.
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Second Thoughts: Big Kav should open up, then move on
Many of you will call your mom today, maybe watch the Reds game with her. Meanwhile, Kobe Bryant is going through his old closet looking for photos from his teen years. He’s fighting with his mom in court because she wants to auction off his stuff for big bucks. Kobe ...
Second Thoughts: Bruce strikes out on Twitter
It’s Cinco de Mayo today, and to celebrate the Cincinnati Reds will kill a bottle of tequila and eat the worm before they take the field in Chicago. Really, could that hurt their run production one bit? Maybe the Reds can request a waiver from the National League and use ...
Second Thoughts: NFL draft makes Big Ten look bad
Sad to hear of the passing of country music legend George Jones. About the only song that gets to me more than “He Stopped Loving Her Today” is “Drive” by Alan Jackson. “Drive” has nothing to do with John Elway, Browns fans, but it is a great tune to play ...
Second Thoughts: Boston will be stronger than ever in 2014
The Bengals’ 2013 home schedule is fantastic. In addition to its three AFC North foes, Cincinnati will host the Packers, Patriots, Jets, Colts and Vikings. That lineup is enough to get miserly Mike Brown to do a cartwheel, or at least a somersault. Same for Kroger execs and other corporate ...
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 ...
Commentary: UD women worth trip to the arena
It’s March, which means we must start thinking about our brackets. My kids need to understand that basketball comes first this month. I’m still steamed about missing Thursday’s epic prep sectional doubleheader at UD Arena because I had to help our youngest with a school project. Grades over hoops? Not ...
Audible: Fun-sucking NCAA is not life of the party
The Oscars will be handed out tonight and, as usual, I have not seen any of the 35 Best Picture nominees. My wife is talking about having a party, but I refuse to dress up. I might sample some hors d’oeuvres, but when the speeches start I’ll check out Ashlee ...
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