EAST HARTFORD – UConn gave Boise State something to think about Saturday at Rentschler Field – at least for the first three quarters. But an interception thrown by Huskies quarterback Chandler Whitmer and a pass ripped out of the hands of receiver Geremy Davis led to two Boise State (2-1) touchdowns in the fourth quarter […]
No respect for Huskies from Lindy’s preview
September 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Just picked up the Lindy’s Sports college basketball 2014-15 preview. Pretty shocked that the UConn men, the defending national champions, are not in the preseason Top 25. In fact, the Huskies are not even close. UConn is picked No. 36. That’s right, 36th. Here is Lindy’s Top 10: 1. Kentucky, 2. Wisconsin, 3. Arizona, 4. […]
Boise State offense poses many problems for Huskies
September 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
STORRS – UConn football coach Bob Diaco watched Boise State defeat Colorado State 37-24 on TV last Saturday night. “It not [a feeling of] worry,” Diaco said of the Bronco offense. “But you’re definitely in awe.” By Monday, he was ready to challenge the UConn defense. “We’ve got an offensive juggernaught coming to town in […]
UConn fans have new destination for Husky talk
September 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
There’s a new radio show in town. Actually, we are internet radio so you can tune in just about anywhere with a laptop, mobile device or tablet. The main dish is one hour of college sports talk, with a very generous portion of UConn football and basketball on the menu every week. College Countdown with […]
Morning links: UConn football
September 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Today’s headlines on UConn football center around the dramatic change at quarterback with Casey Cochran forced to quit because of multiple concussions. Here are a few other stories we found surfing the net that will help you get ready for Saturday’s game against Boise State. Boise State must reduce Jay Ajayi’s workload. Boise State’s evolving […]
Huskies move on after loss of Cochran
September 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
STORRS – If you’ve given any thought to the UConn quarterback situation in the last day or two, perhaps you’ve come to the conclusion that the Huskies are in a jam – but it could be a lot worse. Chandler Whitmer reminded us of that at Tuesday’s football press conference. “We’ve talked about how interesting […]
Texas, Memphis to play UConn men in Gampel
September 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
UConn just announced the venues for men’s basketball home games and they will be split between Gampel Pavilion in Storrs and the XL Center in Hartford. Here’s the UConn release: STORRS, Conn. (Sept. 9, 2014) — The UConn men’s basketball team will play 15 home games during the 2014-15 regular season, bringing national powers Texas […]
AAC Notebook: Jones resigns as SMU football coach
September 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
June Jones resigned Monday as football coach at SMU, citing personal reasons. SMU was off to an 0-2 start, losing 43-6 to NorthTexas last week after opening the season with a loss at Baylor. The Mustangs were scoreless for the first seven quarters of the season and have been outscored 88-6 heading into an off […]
Cochran’s UConn career ends due to “multiple concussions”
September 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sad news out of UConn this afternoon. Quarterback Casey Cochran’s UConn career is over “due to Cochran sustaining multiple concussions during his career,” the athletic department said in a release. Cochran, a redshirt sophomore from Monroe, Conn., was named starting quarterback by coach Bob Diaco after preseason camp. He split time when Chandler Whitmer in the […]
Foxx named AAC special teams player of the week
September 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
UConn senior Deshon Foxx, who had a 72-yard punt return touchdown in the Huskies’ victory over Stony Brook Saturday, has been named American Athletic Conference Special Teams Player of the Week. UConn wide receiver Geremy Davis, who had six receptions for 113 yards and a TD, was named to the conference honor roll. Here are […]