It was expected that former UConn guard Tate George would be sentenced in court Wednesday for ripping off investors in a Ponzi scheme, but there was another delay in the process. Here’s the story from the Associated press. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A sentencing for a former NBA player convicted of ripping off investors in […]
UConn-Duke basketball tickets on sale Friday
June 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of the great non-conference rivalries in men’s college basketball will be renewed in December at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. And UConn announced Monday that tickets for the next showdown between the Huskies and Duke will go on sale Friday, June 20 at 10 a.m. Tickets will initially be on sale through Ticketmaster and […]
Rip Hamiton would have stayed at UConn if . . .
June 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Just ran across this article from Syracuse.com. UConn basketball fans should check it out. Former UConn star Richard Hamilton, who helped the Huskies to their first national championship in 1999, was in Syracuse this week to participate in the Sportscaster U program at the school. During the session, Hamilton said he would have stayed in […]
UConn SS Verdi drafted by Seattle Mariners
June 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
UConn coach Jim Penders continues to have success with players drafted by Major League Baseball. Senior shortstop Tom Verdi was selected by the Seattle Mariners Saturday night and that is the 35th Husky drafter under Penders. Here’s the press release from UConn: NEW YORK, N.Y. – UConn senior shortstop Tom Verdi (Warwick, R.I.) was selected by […]
Will the O’Bannon trial alter college athletics forever?
June 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A very interesting period in the history of the NCAA begins on Monday. Nothing is happening on the court. This action will take place in a court of law. Ed O’Bannon v. the NCAA begins Monday. If you haven’t heard much about the case, you likely will – and soon. To get you up to […]
Looking for a Father’s Day present?
June 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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UConn’s McCombs dismissed from football team
June 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
First-year UConn football coach Bob Diaco, without doubt, is a no-nonsense guy. He proved that again Wednesday when he announced senior Lyle McCombs, the Huskies’ leading rusher the past three seasons, has been dismissed from the team. “Attending school at the University of Connecticut is a special privilege as is being a member of the […]
UConn’s dual champions headed to White House – again
June 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Huskies are headed back to the White House. The UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams will be welcomed by President Obama next Monday, June 9. The announcement came from the White House Wednesday. The date is still subject to change, based on the President’s schedule, but it is no longer tentative at this point. […]
Breathe Right not horsing around
June 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I really should consider a career change. What I tweeted on May 19: What Darren Rovell tweeted today, June 3 :
American announces 2015 football divisional alignment
May 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The American Athletic Conference, holding its annual meetings in Key Biscayne, Fla., made several football-related announcements Friday. Included is the divisional alignment for football in 2015 when Navy joins as the 12th member of the conference. UConn will play in the East Division, along with UCF, Cincinnati, East Carolina, USF and Temple. And it seems […]