The UConn Fast Break - 8/10/20
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Weekly Rewind
The latest UConn athletics news
UConn football first D-1 program to cancel 2020 season amid COVID-19 concerns
2021 SG Jordan Hawkins commits to UConn. Find out why Coach Hurley’s newest addition made this decision in a blog post by Hawkins, then check out his commitment announcement:
Take a deep dive into the fallout from UConn football’s opt-out
Explore what a Big East basketball season could look like in a bubble
Find out what led UConn women’s basketball’s newest walk-on to Storrs
UConn field hockey well-represented on Big East All-Academic honor roll
Big news, UConn fans: Homefield launched a line of retro Huskies gear!
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U Gotta See This
Video recommendations
Enjoy another take on the Hawkins news paired with his highlight reel:
UConn, Great Pic
Photos of UConn’s finest
It’s safety first for Geno’s squad this season:
Coach’s Corner
Find out what the UConn coaches are up to on and off the court
Randy Edsall took a firm stance on player safety then stopped by the Dan Patrick Show to explain UConn football’s difficult decision to forego the 2020 season:
Coach Hurley and his staff are expanding UConn recruiting borders and poaching from rival territory. Check out the fruits of their labor on the latest TCF Grid:
Get a tour of Elliot Ballpark courtesy of Jim Penders:
Media members discussed a variety of topics with Coach Hurley, including the insane gains his team is seeing in the weight room:
Big League Buzz
Catch up on former UConn players working across the sports world
Anthony Kay saves the day for Jays as strong start continues
Learn how Sue Bird rose to legendary status and relive her best basketball moments
A few Huskies carry the UConn banner in the bubble, including the one and only Rudy Gay:
Team Time
Putting one of our UConn squads in the spotlight
UConn football made national headlines this week when they became the first FBS football program to opt-out of the 2020 season. This monumental decision drew praise and criticism alike, with many questioning how big a role the Huskies’ dwindling schedule played in the move. Here are some of the noteworthy reactions:
Forbes details the contrast between UConn and Big Ten COVID-19 responses
Hang in there, little guy. UConn football will be back someday:
Current UConn football players shared the following statement:
... and Bloomberg:
Coach Edsall gets the last word:
Memory Lane
Revisiting the history of UConn sports
Except for Syracuse and Memphis, what great company to be a part of:
Get to know the players on UConn women’s basketball’s short list of walk-ons
Jim Calhoun fondly remembers his 2004 National Championship team
Speaking of ‘04, looks like this SI preview was right on the money:
Weekly Fancast
Once UConn sports return, we’ll provide info for the week’s upcoming games in this space. Until then, enjoy some classic recommendations from the vault.
UConn women’s basketball has had some incredible teams in its illustrious history and the 2001-02 squad is certainly in the discussion for best of the bunch. Led by UConn legends Diana Taurasi, Swin Cash, and Sue Bird, the Huskies faced off with Oklahoma in the 2002 national championship game.
CLICK HERE to watch every moment of UConn’s thrilling 82-70 victory and explore the Huskies’ official year in review to relive one of the finest seasons in NCAA history.
Cause We Care:
Learn about non-profits and charitable causes benefiting the great people of Connecticut
Thanks to the generous donations of those touched by the passing of Stanley “Sticks” Robinson, the Robinson family can properly lay their son to rest. Jim Calhoun requests that attention now shift to supporting Stanley’s three daughters. With the help of 1999 NCAA champion Jake Voskuhl, a collection has been started to help secure the future for the Robinson girls.
CLICK HERE to learn about their fundraising efforts and donate to this worthy cause.
Final Play:
A parting sentiment from The UConn Fast Break team
Take one last look at the newest member of UConn men’s basketball’s 2021 class:
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