If the most recent winter storm leaves you craving some baseball (put me in that category), WHUS has you covered with UConn action from the diamond this weekend. And if you prefer staying in a cold and icy mode, WHUS can handle that too. Don’t you love it when seasons overlap. Of course, the UConn […]
Defense leads as UConn routs USF by 43
February 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
CBK Story By Ken Davis, The Sports Xchange Publish Date: February 12, 2014 10:48:50 PM Defense leads as UConn routs USF by 43 HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut coach Kevin Ollie stated the obvious Wednesday night after his 24th-ranked and defensive-minded Huskies defeated South Florida 83-40 in another blowout victory. “I just want an extra bucket; I want […]
Four UConn women named to Naismith midseason watch list
February 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Lots of recognition for the UConn women’s basketball program today. Here’s the press release from UConn: Four Huskies Named to Naismith Trophy Midseason 30 Watch List Dolson, Hartley, Mosqueda-Lewis and Stewart Make the Top-30 Cut STORRS, Conn. – Stefanie Dolson, Bria Hartley, Kaleena Mosquda-Lewis and Breanna Stewart represented UConn on the Naismith Midseason Top-30 […]
FoxSports.com college basketball power rankings – Feb. 12
February 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As we begin the sprint to the finish line for the regular season and start looking ahead to March Madness, one of the developing stories has become injuries. Who will be healthy in time for the NCAA tournament? And, on the topic of players missing from action, how will the three-game suspension of Marcus Smart […]
Marcus Smart must be suspended
February 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Oklahoma State’s Marcus Smart needs to be suspended. He needs to pay a price for his disgusting, disrespectful actions Saturday night at the end of his team’s loss at Texas Tech. The length of that suspension is in the hands of officials from the Big 12 Conference, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech. The NCAA has […]
Ansonia RB Newsome heads list of UConn signees
February 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
To see the entire list of UConn football signees, see the coverage here of National Signing Day on UConn’s web site. According to the 24/7 website, UConn’s class ranks last in the American Athletic Conference. The transcript below, provided by UConn, features first-year coach Bob Diaco’s reaction to the recruiting class. Opening Statement: “The class, […]
FoxSports.com college basketball power rankings – Feb. 5
February 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
After two months of stability at the top of the power rankings, there has been a shake-up. Arizona’s loss to Cal means the Wildcats are no longer No. 1. Syracuse, which waited patiently behind Arizona at No. 2 all those weeks, defeated Duke on Saturday and then Trevor Cooney prevented a letdown with his 3-point […]
UConn football has started receiving letters of intent
February 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you are in Connecticut, stuck in the snow and ice, and want to spend your day following the Huskies and National College Football Signing Day, you can do that online. The football staff is in place at the Burton Complex and letters have started arriving. You can follow on Twitter here or the UConn football […]
UConn Signing Day event cancelled by winter storm
February 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
UConn has announced that Wednesday’s football signing day event for fans at Rentschler Field has been cancelled. Here’s the announcement from UConn, a wise decision given the size of the upcoming storm: STORRS, Conn. (February 4, 2014) — Due to the forecast of inclement weather, Wednesday’s UConn Football Signing Day event at Rentschler Field has been […]
A book signing, a history lesson, and important reminders
February 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Throughout the process of writing a book – organizing your facts, developing your thoughts, crafting chapters and beating deadlines – it is easy to lose track of the ultimate goal. In my mind, that goal is pleasing your readers. The final product should be a book that people enjoy. I was constantly reminded of that […]