The UConn Fast Break - 6/15/20
All the UConn sports news you need to know. Not affiliated with the University of Connecticut.
WEEKLY REWIND
The latest UConn athletics news
From The UConn Blog:
Big East fall sports will implement divisions to limit exposure to coronavirus
Find out what UConn Men’s Basketball can expect from Xavier this season
How UConn Football’s transition to an independent program has gone so far
ICYMI: UConn Soccer has brand new turf and it is beautiful! CLICK HERE to read all about its development and check out the video below for a closer look:
From Other Sources:
Roster-size restrictions for UConn Baseball temporarily lifted for 2020-21 season
The addition of RJ Cole can propel Hurley’s Huskies from good to great
Get to know one of UConn Football’s newest players, OL Mason Raymer
UConn Baseball’s Reggie Crawford named 2020 Freshman All-American
Top-tier JUCO player has UConn Men’s Basketball in his Top 8
U Gotta See This
Video recommendations
It’s been an absolute joy watching Geno’s Huskies dominate the competition:
Relive the “Kemba Stepback” through the eyes of #15 himself:
UConn, Great Pic
Photos of UConn’s finest
Ray Allen showed his support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement with this symbolic haircut and heartfelt post. CLICK HERE to read the post in its entirety:
The UConn Men’s Soccer team joined college programs throughout the country in displaying a unified commitment to end racism and police brutality as part of the #StandTogether initiative:
Coach’s Corner
Find out what the UConn coaches are up to on and off the court
Geno talks about Philly upbringing and love of baseball during recent interview
UConn Board of Trustees member defends Dan Hurley in Daily Campus Letter to the Editor
Randy Edsall is fired up:
Big League Buzz
Catch up on former UConn players working across the sports world
In case you didn’t already know, Swin Cash is kind of a big deal in the NBA
Maya Moore receives overdue praise for her devotion to social justice reform
Former Husky Matt Peart introduced to NY Giants fanbase in feature on 2020 rookie class
Caron Butler doesn’t hold back when asked about James Dolan and the Knicks:
What They’re Chirpin’ About
Highlights from the UConn Twitter-verse
UConn Football is making some serious noise on the recruiting trail...
... so much so that they’ve vaulted to the 67th ranked recruiting class in all of Division-I:
James Bouknight is on everybody’s radar these days:
To help UConn Athletics put a dent in their budget deficit, they could sell customizable cardboard cutouts of fans and place them in the stands during games. They could also find a way out of Rentschler Field:
Budgets are tight but we’re still getting new stadiums:
FANtastic
Fun expressions of Husky fandom from across the web
Such a classic look! We have no doubt you’ll put them to good use:
UConn in the NFL?! How exciting! Not sure about that 82% fan rating though...
Nobody puts slanderous haters in their place like us:
Memory Lane
Revisiting the history of UConn sports
Relive UConn Football’s win over USF that sent the Huskies to the Fiesta Bowl
Get to know the UConn Softball team that made waves in the 1993 WCWS:
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.
Feast your eyes on this rebroadcast of the 1999 national championship clash between UConn and Duke, featuring a post-game interview with Ricky Moore and Rashamel Jones:
CLICK HERE to watch the original broadcast of this game for the ages!
Cause We Care:
Learn about non-profits and charitable causes benefiting the great people of Connecticut
While the work of these organizations is certain to benefit CT residents, their missions to end systemic racism, enable social justice, and empower underserved communities don’t stop with the Nutmeg State. Here are some of the causes fighting for a better America:
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