STORRS – Reminders of John Toner’s influence on the University of Connecticut can still be found on a tour through the campus in Storrs. Start with Gampel Pavilion, the silver, domed arena that dominates the skyline. Walk from one end of campus to the other, making note of the new buildings and renovations that have […]
Back in business at The Files
September 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
My apologies to followers of this blog. I’ve heard from some who are missing our posts. Well, I’m glad to say we are back at it. I was shut down for about four days last week with laptop computer problems. Those have been fixed. Then I took a four-day weekend vacation home to Kansas City […]
HOF Coach Jim Calhoun and ESPN? Not breaking news
September 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Hold the presses! Oh, wait a minute. They don’t scream that any more, do they? Breaking news! Maybe you just got an alert on your phone or tablet that The Big Lead is reporting that former UConn coach Jim Calhoun is going to join ESPN’s college basketball coverage. Plans are fluid, the story reports. Yes, […]
Toronto fulfills DeAndre Daniels’ NBA dream
June 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
DeAndre Daniels did a lot of pacing Thursday. The former UConn forward was watching the NBA Draft with his family in Manchester. He watched the entire first round, saw teammate Shabazz Napier selected by Charlotte and then traded to Miami, but had to leave the room before the second round began. Fortunately, he has good […]
Ollie continues meteoric rise in coaching profession
May 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Two years ago today no one knew that Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun was on the verge of retiring as coach of the UConn basketball team. And it certainly was no lock that Kevin Ollie would be promoted from his position as assistant coach to become Calhoun’s successor. All of that – and much more […]
Jim Calhoun interested in BC? Not likely
March 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Well, Husky Nation, how would you feel about Jim Calhoun coaching basketball at Boston College? Here’s the story that just moved on ESPN.com. Just my opinion, but I think you can forget about this story as soon as you read it. Notice the story makes no mention whether or not Boston College is interested in […]