The health of freshman center Joel Embiid has been a concern for the Kansas Jayhawks since Monday, when his playing time was limited because of back spasms during KU’s loss at Kansas State. Embiid has had tests, including a MRI on his back. Kansas coach Bill Self held his weekly press conference Thursday and discussed […]
Change of plans for SMU vs. Rutgers
February 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This just in from the American Athletic Conference (in case you are stuck at home on Valentine’s Day night and wanted to get a look at Larry Brown’s SMU nationally-ranked Mustangs). PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The American Athletic Conference men’s basketball game between SMU and Rutgers – originally scheduled for Feb. 13 – has been rescheduled for […]
A weekend for all seasons at UConn
February 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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 […]