Evan Bayh: “today I honor Butler University's 2010 Men's Basketball team for its historic season which culminated in last week's…”

“today I honor Butler University's 2010 Men's Basketball team for its historic season which culminated in last week's NCAA championship game in Indianapolis. Although the Bulldogs narrowly lost to the Duke University Blue Devils, 2010 was a season for the record books. This was Butler's first-trip to the NCAA ``Final Four'' and the best performance by a school of Butler's size in 40 years. Butler entered the championship game with a 25-game winning streak, the longest in the Nation. The championship was especially meaningful as the team played in Indianapolis, nearby the university's home court, the storied Hinkle Fieldhouse. I particularly want to recognize the work of Butler's coach, Brad Stevens. Under the leadership of this native Hoosier, the Bulldogs have become a national power. In his first three seasons, Coach Stevens has won 89 games--a Butler record. Much of that success can be attributed to the Bulldogs' guiding philosophy, the ``Butler Way'' which emphasizes the importance of working as a team, both on and off the court. Dr. Bobby Fong, the university's president, and the faculty and administration of Butler all deserve credit for maintaining the right balance between athletics and academics.”