Brian Kollars
Investigative Team Editor
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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
Match made in heaven crumbles
The Bengals are in need of a pick-me-up today, and since the Naval Academy already played this weekend the Browns will have to suffice. Another installment of the so-called “Battle of Ohio” kicks off at 1 p.m. in Cincinnati, but there’s no reason to think Cleveland will put up much ...
Commentary: Bengals looking like winners
I’ve been to a few high school football games this season and I’ve noticed an alarming trend. No, not the rash of concussions we’ve been led to believe will wipe out an entire generation. The thing that has me shaking my head: punk kids jabbering during the playing of the ...
Commentary: Turning off Heat’s reality TV show
The best race at next weekend’s Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway might be for the last parking spot. I’ve talked to fans who tried to attend last year’s race but couldn’t quite catch the action from Interstate 71, which was backed up for miles. Maybe the drivers should start ...
Commentary: Local track star sets example to follow
School’s out for summer, but we need to stay sharp. Here’s a multiple choice question to ponder while you’re putting on the sunscreen. Question: Which of these events will never happen again in our lifetime: A: Venus will pass in front of the sun, causing millions to stare into the ...
Commentary: Hang in there, soccer parents
I received an email from the National Fire Protection Association notifying me that grills are involved in more than 8,200 home fires each year. That number sounds high, or maybe the people who set their homes ablaze while grilling are high, I don’t know. Anyway, I forwarded the info to ...
Commentary: Drowsy Reds need to wake up
I’m not a real whiz when it comes to playing the stock market, which is why I have a staff of highly paid analysts handling my lucrative portfolio. If anyone asked me about getting in on this Facebook deal, I’d have to say I’d rather invest in a Mississippi ski ...
Commentary: Butler gives the A-10 a boost
I’m looking forward to taking the family to see “The Avengers.” I just can’t get enough of that $6 popcorn. If you’re going, let me remind you that there’s no need to talk during the movie (like that will sink in). Also, please resist the urge to text, answer your ...
Commentary: NCAA, Ohio St., both to blame
The in-laws came up huge with an amazing gift. If you drive past our house, you’ll see a small leg lamp in the window, a replica of the cussing dad’s big prize in “A Christmas Story.” Our teenager is appalled that I would display this fine piece of craftsmanship in ...
College football bowl schedule: 35 games, 10 Big Ten teams
College football’s bowl season kicks off Saturday with three games, including Ohio University vs. Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on the blue turf in Boise. Here are five other facts you can use to amaze your friends when the holiday party talk turns to football:1. There are ...
Commentary: Bengals' rebuilding won't be easy
Two great things happened at my fantasy football draft. First, I snagged two Buffalo Bills running backs. I know, you’re jealous. Second, my friend Fitz introduced me to pistachios. I had never tasted pistachios, but they are delicious and help lower your cholesterol. They’re also big in NASCAR, as evidenced ...
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