http://wtic.com Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:10:59 EDT en-us Yes, the notes took a couple of weeks off. Yes, they have returned with a vengance (ok, not really). But they are back...Made my first trip to the New Yankee Stadium with Cheryl on Saturday and boy were we impressed. I loved it (well, I am a Yankees&nbsp;fan) so you kinda figured that,right? Thanks to Rock Cats Prez Bill Dowling, we had lower level seats about 25 rows back down the first base line. Sun, 16 May 2010 22:15:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=6114202 Uh-oh....I would imagine it will be a pretty crazy day Monday on Boston SportsTalk radio...The Sawks get swept in Baltimore, losing twice in the final at bat in extra innings. Look, it's early but this run preventers thing may not be working out... And pitching Pabelbon this much in a tie game, does it leave him available tomorrow night for Hideki and the Angels... Wow, this Jim Rice analysis is Sun, 2 May 2010 17:18:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=6029902 Watching a chilling NBC&nbsp;Dateline special on the city of Detroit. I am not a Dateline fan but man, oh, man, this is chilling. Chris Hansen grew up and worked in Detroit and threw his heart and soul into this...Thinking of Detroit takes me back to last years Final Four and doesn't it seem like a long time ago. But that's only because the UConn men didn't get to the tourney this year. <br /> The Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:57:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5944218 Twice in the space of one week, we have been treated to unparalleled sporting drama... Monday, the NCAA&nbsp;Final and today, the final round of the Masters. I mean really, who didn't root for Phil Mickleson...Just an awesome win and the scene with his wife Amy was unforgettable... As far as Tiger's return, he served notice with practice, he'll be right back on top...Or so you would think...I Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:12:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5904224 4-4-10: First off, Happy Easter or Passover. A glorious day has dawned here in Better Yet Connecticut. And for spots fans in&nbsp; our region, the chance to enjoy the holiday with loved ones, then settle back for a pair of big time sports events.<br&nbsp;/> <br /> I detest the Yankees and Red Sox playing on the first weekend of the season, it's too early. But that is also why it is so delicious. The only thing Sun, 4 Apr 2010 10:41:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5863470 SUNDAY AM- One of my favorite parts of reading the Sunday sports sections of the newspaper in days gone by was when the columnist would just push out random thoughts. Mike DiMauro, Jeff Jacobs, Mike Lupica still do this from time to time (DiMauro turning into his alter ego Mr I, Jake with his half baked Jake thoughts). I have always liked that. So now, here is the first edition of the Sunday Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:42:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5824477 TUESDAY- It was played with an intensity that probably wasn't seen in a lot of games in the NIT before a wild crowd. It featured scoring runs and stout defense. And when it came down to the end, one team made the plays and one didn't. And that is why Virginia Tech plays on and UConn puts the uniform and balls away. <br /> <br /> There wasn't much to choose from between the Hokies and Huskies in a 65-63 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:28:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5797311 Dulles Airport-<br /> <br /> Sunday night at Dulles ,approaching 8:30. We (Wayno and Courant beatman extraordinare Mike Anthony) are awaiting our 10:22 flight that will deliver us to Roanoke International Airport at 11:22, some 10 hours later than&nbsp;originially planned. Whatt's that you say. How did we get in this predicament.<br /> <br /> Long story short, our 11:16 am flight on United, (we love to fly and it shows) Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:34:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5785215 WEDNESDAY AM- The last Jim Valvano coined the phrase &quot;Survive and Advance&quot; during North Carolina State's improbable run to the NCAA&nbsp;Championship in 1983 (or at least I think he did). Well, that perfectly depicts UConn's 59-57 win over&nbsp;Northeastern in Round one of the NIT on Tuesday Night.<br /> <br /> No, UConn didn't play great and they survived by the skin of their teeth. But, at this Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:48:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5764366 THURSDAY:&nbsp; That was Tuesday's story from MSG after UConn's loss to St John's in Round One of the Big East tournament.<br /> <br /> What else is there to say. I thought it was the low point of the last 20 years, a humiliating loss to a team they had dominated for the last nine games. Give the Red Storm credit for playing hard and taking everything away from UConn. <br /> <br /> Should UConn accept an NIT bid? Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:06:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5732853 TAMPA- Saturday Night-&nbsp;&nbsp; I tried to channel my best Jim Mora with the title...Bubble in this case being the UConn equivalent of &quot;playoffs, did you say playoffs&quot;. Because the bubble burst on the UConn men this afternoon at the Sun&nbsp;Dome... The 75-68 loss to South Florida should officially end all talk about this edition of the Huskies going to the NCAA&nbsp;tournament.<br /> <br /> Once Sat, 6 Mar 2010 20:47:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5698982 SATURDAY AM- George Blaney loves movies. Not just at the theatre but watching game film (ok, it's actually tape now but stay with me here). But Wednesday night's UConn loss to Notre Dame was sooooo bad, the New England Hall of Famer didn't watch it.&nbsp;Watching it live was enough. <br /> <br /> Today at the Sun Dome, the Huskies will try and put on a more watchable,and winning performance against South Sat, 6 Mar 2010 07:53:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5697775 TAMPA-THURSDAY PM:&nbsp; Just woke up from a nap after a short night of sleep and long day of travel. I thought when I got up, last night's UConn loss at Notre Dame would have been only a dream... It wasn't.<br /> <br /> The 58-50 loss to Notre Dame showed so many of the bad habits that have been far too prevelant this season. <br /> <br /> a)- The scoring draught: The Huskies took an 18-8 lead with 8:58 to go in Thu, 4 Mar 2010 17:44:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5688745 SOUTH BEND INDIANA- Wednesday morning in South Bend after an adventurous trip here, a 2:00 delay in Detroit, the gate people telling us once the DELTA flight was repaired they had over fueled the plane and that14 people on a flight of 49 had to take&nbsp;a later flight, and then apparantly all 49 people got on the plane... And a pilot who barely acknowledged our delay.<br /> <br /> But, we (Wayne,Muddbone and Wed, 3 Mar 2010 10:51:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5679700 MONDAY- That is not just a superb song by the70's rock icons Supertramp but also apparantly, the path to the NCAA tournament for the UConn Huskies. Yesterdays two point loss to Louisville confirmed it.<br /> <br /> After three straight wins, I had&nbsp;the feeling UConn was ready to sprint to the finish line. And through the first 13:30 yesterday they were, leading 36-23. But then, it fell apart. The Cardinals Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:38:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5664661 SATURDAY-&nbsp; While the UConn women's seniors were receiving their just due at the XL on Saturday, the UConn men were tuning up for their home finale against Louisville. <br /> <br /> Jim Calhoun talked about all five seniors, including walk ons&nbsp;Kenny Borton and Alex Hornat. He went out of his way to praise Hornat's work ethic and coming to practice every day and giving his all. The coach says he wished Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:55:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5657177 TUESDAY AM: It was a turn back the clock night for the UConn Huskies on Monday. The XL&nbsp;Center was rocking, the intensity was turned up, and the basketball was fierce. At the end of two plus hours, (The Big 12 People must HATE the Big East), UConn had emerged the winner over West Virginia 73-62 to win its third row and re-establish itself on the NCAA&nbsp;Bubble.<br /> <br /> It took a minute of game Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:09:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5630739 WEDNESDAY- A couple of days later, the UConn win at Villanova still resonates as their best of the season. Don't take my word, take that of the head coach. Jim Calhoun especially like the way his team handled the first 5 minutes of the second half, never letting the third ranked Wildcats get the lead. <br /> <br /> Obviously, the first star of the game was Kemba Walker. Not just 29 points and 9 rebounds Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:47:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5599937 MONDAY- A win is a win is a win. Ok, no one really wants to hear that but for UConn fans, it's the way the season has turned. The seven point win over DePaul ended the three game winning streak and reaffirmed that the Huskies love Gampel Pavillion (should we call it &quot;The Dog House&quot;.<br /> <br /> As usual, the opponent jumped out to a quick lead and as usual, the Huskies came back. This time, they Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:54:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5548325 WEDNESDAY- As I listened to unlikely sources go on and on about National Letter of Intent Day, I began to wonder when did this become such a big deal. <br /> <br /> Obviously the arrival on the scene of ESPNU and CBS&nbsp;College Sports has contributed&nbsp; to the frenzy. But the breathless accounts of who is going where and who has the best class is over the top.<br /> <br /> How many outlets will look at the Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:59:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5521492 TUESDAY- UConn's last visit to historic Freedom Hall won't exactly by fondly remembered by the Huskies. They were sliced and diced by the Cardinals to the tune of 82-69 in a game between two desperate teams.<br /> <br /> Because they were home, Louisville was deemed to be more desperate and they played that way. The Cards knocked down four three pointers in a game opening 25-12 run which UConn never really Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:53:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5513459 SUNDAY AM- It would appear that this 09-10 season is slip slidin' away from the UConn men after a disheartening 70-68 XL&nbsp;Center loss to Marquette. More painful than the loss at Providence because it comes at home and because UConn actually led the game with 54 seconds to play. <br /> <br /> But then things unraveled in this fashion<br /> <br /> A)- Jerome Dyson bites on an upfake and fouls Darius Johnson-Odom Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:51:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5497756 THURSDAY- Wow....That's the first thought after watching UConn unravel in the second half of their 81-66 loss at Providence. Even though the first 30:25 were hardly clinical, the Huskies had rallied from seven down to 58-55 in front with 9:35 left. Then,it all came unglued. UConn missed its next 10 field goal attempts,three free throws, turned the ball over once and gave up four offensive Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:55:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5484146 MONDAY AM- Ok ,there is was...You know what I mean...The signature win that all of Husky Nation was waiting for. The 88-74 win over Texas was the big win that the UConn Huskies needed to establish themselves as contenders and not pretenders in the BigEast. <br /> <br /> Just think, if UConn didn't turn the ball over 16 times in the first half, they could have beaten the Longhorns by 25!. Texas had 22 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:39:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5460881 SATURDAY AM- It seems hard to believe that the UConn men haven't played a #1 team since the 1999 NCAA&nbsp;Championship game (you remember, UConn 77-Duke 74). But that's the cold hard truth....Until today when Texas comes to Gampel. And the Longhorns will not be happy campers after losing on Monday night at Kansas State...Which makes this their last game as #1 for a while.<br /> <br /> But don't think for Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:16:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5451939 Wednesday- During his long Hall of Fame career, Jim Calhoun has called thousands of timeouts...But only one other one like he called yesterday when Jim announced he was taking a medical leave of abscence.<br /> <br /> The announcement caught all of us by surprise. People inside the program tell me they didn't expect it. Coach appeared in his normal taped segment on SportsTalk Monday (taped around 2 pm). Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:44:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5432379 MONDAY PM- I know, you are humming the classic Four Tops song (...it's the same...old song....but with a different feeling since you've been gone...)...But I'm not talking Motown here, although Ann Arbor is about 26 miles away from Detroit.<br /> <br /> No, it was the same old feeling at Crisler Arena on Sunday afternoon watching UConn fall behind, battle back but eventually lose 68-63 to Michigan. It was Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:28:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5420515 ANN ARBOR-12:48... ok,12 minutes til broadcast time sitting on press row which is about 10 rows up from the court. It's really a great&nbsp; vantage point, unless the people in front of us stand, which could be an issue.<br /> <br /> The Mayor is sitting to my left and Mike Anthony from the Courant to my right. Mike is one of the real good guys on this beat and a blogmaster of the first degree. The picture Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5411913 FRIDAY:&nbsp; One more day before UConn hits the road to Ann Arbor Michigan for Sundays nationally televised game with Michigan. The Wolverines have been a bit of a disappointment, going 9-7 after last nights blowout win over Indiana, who had beaten&nbsp;them in Bloomington on New Year's Eve.<br /> <br /> John Beilein's team had been picked 15th in the pre season polls,returning two of the best players in the Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:47:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5407677 THURSDAY:&nbsp; Jim Calhoun's point of emphasis after the ten point loss to PPttsburgh was the numbers 40 and 35. As in playing a full 40 minutes and a full 35 seconds of each possesion. It was something that Pittsburgh did and UConn didn't do and as a result, the Huskies have lost two in a row and their first Big East home game of the season.<br /> <br /> I don't agree with some assesment's that the Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:50:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5398575 WEDNESDAY-&nbsp; The faces change, the style and the tenacity remain the same. So goes the Pittsburgh basketball team, which comes into the XL&nbsp;Center tonite for a 7 pm tip off against UConn. (6:30 on the radio).<br /> <br /> Jamie Dixon has picked up and in facr improved on where Ben Howland left off. Last year,Pitt was two points away from its first Final Four appearance. They lost De Juan Blair, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:30:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5390322 SUNDAY- Because Wayne Norman and I are older than everyone else on the UConn beat (except for Phil Chardis),we spent the drive from the Verizon Center to Dulles International trying to figure out the last time UConn had a 19 point lead and lost. &nbsp;The only game was came up with was the 1975 NIT&nbsp;Second Round loss to Boston College. <br /> <br /> Certainly not in the Jim Calhoun era. But that's what Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:42:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5369103 THURSDAY- There is little question that the star for the UConn men on Wednesday night was Jerome Dyson. He took over the game against Seton Hall and turned what could have been a white knuckler into a 71-63 Huskies win. Dyson struggled with his offense early , just two first half points...But in the final 10 minutes ,he was brilliant, not just scoring but setting up Gavin Edwards and Stanley Thu, 7 Jan 2010 17:09:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5357464 TUESDAY:&nbsp; My only two New Year's Resolutions are&nbsp; a)- be nice to weather people (working on 5 full days) and b)-UPDATE MY NOTEBOOK!<br /> <br /> OK, time to make good on b)- UConn is back at Gampel for the first time in a month on Wednesday night against Seton Hall. Jim Calhoun thinks the Pirates are on the verge of breaking loose and hopes they do so starting on Thursday. Jerome Dyson will draw Tue, 5 Jan 2010 22:06:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5343462 FRIDAY- This was my first chance to talk with Ater Majok, who makes his UConn debut on Sunday at the XL against Central Florida. Let me tell you off my first impression, if Ater is as impressive on the court as he was off it, UConn fans will be thrilled.<br /> <br /> Ater handled the media session with about eight or nine writers and myself as a seasoned veteran. He was confident, funny, and thoughtful. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:41:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5254703 FRIDAY PM- Sitting watching Brian Kelly's Notre Dame press conference. He is the perfect fit. Personally, I am happy it's him and not Randy Edsall. Just because I really enjoy working with RE... You can understand the players at Cincinnati being miffed&nbsp; at their coach leaving before the biggest game of their lives....But if the administration barks, that's BS. They took HIM from a school Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5212150 STORRS: The last weekly press conference with Randy Edsall was interesting, humorous and replective. Much of the discussion centered around the 16 seniors who will be playing their final home game at the Rent Saturday night vs South Florida. <br /> <br /> The head coach said that Andre Dixon might be the player who best exemplify what this class is all about. 'Dre almost blew his chance to play his senior Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:07:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5146968 STORRS: The euphoria over UConn's double overtime win over Notre Dame has faded from the walls of the Burton Family Football Complex. To be sure, the Huskies are still proud of their accomplishment,beating a tradition rich program in the Cathedral of College Football (not sure it should be capitalized but so be it). <br /> <br /> But while the fans can continue to bask in the glow of beating the Irish, the Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:26:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5112668 THURSDAY NIGHT-&nbsp; I can remember listening to Notre Dame football on the radio as far back as 1964 when USC spoiled the Irish dreams for an unbeaten season in Ara Parseghian's 1st year with a come from behind 20-17 win at the mystical Los Angeles Coliseum. I listened to the 10-10 tie with Michigan State on the radio and then the next week, the Irish crused the Trojans 51-0 to finish Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:59:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5088745 It will be a late night in Storrs this evening for the UConn men as they host Colgate in game two of the North Regional of the NIT&nbsp;Season Tip off Tournament. Win or lose, it's a four game event for the Huskies.<br /> <br /> That's right, all these teams will be playing four games. Of course, the goal is to play two at home (eg, Duke,LSU, Arizona State and UConn) and then two next week at Madison Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:42:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5064251 THURSDAY:&nbsp; The UConn football team has its second and final bye week of the season, they get back to game prep for Notre Dame on Sunday. <br /> &nbsp; <br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; But, that doesn't mean an idle wekend for anyone since the regular season for Husky Hoops (men and women) begins Friday night at Gampel when the men face William and Mary.<br /> <br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What did we Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:38:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5044498 SATURDAY NOONISH (12:15pm)- Game Day in Cincinnati and the Huskies have finished their walk thru at the Bengals practice facility just across the street from Paul Brown Stadium. With an 8 pm kickoff, you know Randy Edsall and his staff wanted to get&nbsp;the players outside for a while.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> Story on the front page of the Sports Section on the Bearcats is how Coach Brian Kelly has made himself a Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:25:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5011144 TUESDAY- Back to work for the UConn football team after as demoralizing loss as you could experience on Saturday to Rutgers. Randy Edsall today spoke about the &quot;Prime Time Exposure&quot; of playing Saturday night at 8 pm on ABC and the Elite Broadcasting Team (and no, this time, he is not talking about Kay-Nay, the Mayor and moi). It is exciting for the coaches , players and fans.<br /> Having Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:01:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4984648 SUNDAY/MONDAY- Ok, it's actually early Monday morning when I write this after watching Game Four of the World Series (which we will talk about on SportsTalk on Monday Night on WTIC). But I have been thinking about the Rutgers loss quite a bit since games' end.<br /> <br /> The Huskies fourth loss of the season was to me at least, the most disappointing. Trailing from the opening kickoff, at one point Mon, 2 Nov 2009 01:10:00 EST http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4972014 STORRS: Today seemed like the first normal football day since the&nbsp;Jasper Howard murder. The head coach said as much today with the media. He mentioned the 6:45 meeting and talking to the players, who had to be tired after the emotional trip to Miami for Jazz funeral on Monday.<br /> <br /> Give mad props to former Huskies Tyler Lorenzen, Donald Brown, Donald Thomas and Julius Williams for attending Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:53:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4942447 STORRS- As you might have expected, there are many unfamiliar faces as the press conference, some guy in a suit next to me is thumbing thru the UConn media guide, looking for information on Jazz.<br /> <br /> The depth chart has Blidi Wreh-Wilson moving up to first string cornerback, replacing Jazz. <br /> <br /> There is much sadness in the defensive meeting room ,which is where we always hold the weekly luncheon. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:22:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4901264 SUNDAY NIGHT: It was Thursday night that Jasper Howard and Jordan Todman joined me in the TV studio at the Burton Family Football Complex for the Coaches Show. It was 20 of the best minutes of the season. We joked about Jaz growing his hair out, the&nbsp;snow that day and what was a kid from Miami doing in Storrs, who was faster, etc.&nbsp; Two outstanding young men.<br /> <br /> And now, today, tragically, one Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:06:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4889813 STORRS- Forget the calendar, winter has come to this quaint little college town ITS SNOWING...ITS OCTOBER 15TH (better known for being the birthday of my boss, the incomperable Jenneen L.Lee). But, the Huskies are up on the Hill practicing outdoors since it doesnt sound like the weather forecast is much better for Saturday (I dont think we are expecting snow in East Hartford)<br /> <br /> Much like the Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:21:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4878045 STORRS: Lots to catch up on after today's weekly football media day here in Storrs. <br /> <br /> It appears Cody Endres has won the starting quarterback job. Zach Frazier appeared in the cafeteria for interviews and even&nbsp; though I didn't talk to him, my colleagues indicate he wasn't thrilled with the decision. I understand that you normally don't lose a starting job due to injury, but to me, it's the Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:51:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4861540 STORRS: For the second time in five weeks, there was as much news made in the cafeteria at the &nbsp;Burton Family Football Complex as there was in the press conference. Head Coach Randy Edsall came in and told the assembled media that injured junior linebacker Scott Lutrus had been cleared to practice and was listed as probable for&nbsp; Saturdays game with Pittsburgh. The Brookfield native has Tue, 6 Oct 2009 13:53:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4818589 Sunday- Two injury repots from Randy Edsall in the Sunday Teleconference. Kijuan Dabney reinjured his shoulder during pre game warmups and is thru for the season. He will undergo surgery soon. It's too bad because he worked hard to get back from his&nbsp;pre season shoulder injury and really played well against North Carolina in the abscence of Scott Lutrus.<br /> <br /> Meme Wylie will be out 4-6 weeks with a Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:56:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4764513 FRIDAY- Once upon a time, in a far different football kindgom, the teams from Connecticut and Rhode Island met every year. In fact from 1946 thru 1993 and then again from 1995 thru 2000, they DID meet every year. Some of the battles were epic. Wayne&nbsp;will probably wax poetic about the game at Kingston in 1985 when Tom Erhardt and the Rams stormed back from a huge defecit to win 58-42. My biggest Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:42:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4760398 TUESDAY- Here I sit in the bowels of Gampel Pavillion where the print journalists write their stories after UConn basketball games. To my left is blogmaster extraordinaire Chip Malafronte, concocting another spicy version of Ramblings from the Runway. Sometimes we are joined by another blogger of the first degree, Des Conner from The Courant. <br /> But today, it's just Chip and myself. and having Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:23:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4735969 Two road games, two road wins for the UConn Huskies. Saturdays 30-22 win at Baylor was much more impressive than the victory over Ohio for a variety of reasons.<br /> <br /> UConn took it to the Bears from start to finish. The offensive and defensive lines were dominant. The big un's on offense opened the holes that allowed Andre Dixon and Jordan Todman to run for 252 net yards. ..Equally impressive is Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:52:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4721619 An interesting day at the Burton Family Football Complex. The head coach told the assembled members of the Fourth Estate that starting quarterback Cody Endres and Lindsey Witten were suffering from &quot;intestinal issues&quot; and would not be at practice this afternoon.<br /> <br /> Then, a writer told&nbsp; the HFC (head football coach) that Endres hinted in the post game interview that he wasn't Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:41:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4696011 SUNDAY- Obviously a painful and disappointing loss for the Huskies Saturday against North Carolina. Painful in two regards,the mental anguish of losing and physically painful with the loss of quarterback Zach Frazier and tight end Ryan Griffen for probably two weeks.<br /> <br /> So now, we get a chance to see Cody Endress at the helm of the Connecticut offense. He certainly wasn't awful in his two starts Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:01:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4681628 Friday- What a dreary draggy day it is. It has forced the Rock Cats to postpone Game 3 of the Eastern League Northern Division Finals against the Defenders. Game 3 now Saturday night, 6:35 first pitch at New Britain Stadium, 6:05 with Jeff Dooley and yours truly on 965 HD2 and WTIC.com<br /> <br /> It's also the day before the UConn football home opener against North Carolina at the Rent. By now, you may Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:37:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4676804 The football coach didn't seem as perturbed at his team as he did immediately after Saturdays win, realizing on Sunday that a road win to open the season should never, ever be scoffed at. He talked about freshman defensive end Trevardo Williams, who&nbsp;entertained a half dozen media members after lunch, looked back at all the mistakes in last years North Carolina game, and talked about the new punt Wed, 9 Sep 2009 11:19:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4659816 SUNDAY: Football isnt scored like figure skating or synchronized swimming or gymnastics. There are no style points,all the points are earned on the field.<br /> <br /> That is probably a good thing for the UConn Huskies because Saturday nights 23-16 win at Ohio wasn't the prettiest in the world. In a sense, it was a typical season opener. Good plays, and bad plays. Players who played well and players who Sun, 6 Sep 2009 21:41:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4644173 FRIDAY- Air Husky hits the wild blue yonder about 2 this afternoon as the UConn Football team head to Athens....Athens Ohio for the season opener tomorrow night with Ohio University. It's only the second time in the&nbsp;BCS era that UConn has opened on the road (2007,Duke) but this will be a different environment.<br /> <br /> The Ohio Marketing staff have been promoting this game on their website since Fri, 4 Sep 2009 10:50:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4638196 Today, some thoughts on the UConn defense, which has been a key to their success over the last two years.<br /> <br /> The line lost lots of talent in Cody Brown, Julius Williams,Rob Lunn and Marcus Campbell. But the cupboard isn't bare. <br /> The experience is in the middle with Kendall Reyes, Twyon Martin, Alex Polito and Brandon Dillon back. Reyes and Martin could be as good a pair of defensive tackles as Thu, 3 Sep 2009 10:13:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4630918 Wednesday AM- Game week is here for the Huskies. And not a minute too soon. Everyone, coaches and players alike, said they are anxious to get the sesaon started Saturday night in Ohio. <br /> <br /> Randy Edsall likes the way this team has bonded and especially likes the leadership of his captains. The lawfirm of Lutrus, Sherman, McClain and Cullen have really worked hard to make this a team. BTW,&nbsp; it Wed, 2 Sep 2009 09:44:00 EDT http://wtic.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4623308