Capitol Watch

Former UConn quarterback Dan Orlovsky calls in from the Super Bowl in Minneapolis to break down the matchup with online producer Chris Brodeur.

Men's beat reporter Dom Amore and women's beat reporter Mike Anthony joined online producer Chris Brodeur for a breakdown of the NCAA probe centered around the recruiting process for Kevin Ollie's team. The guys discuss how off-court drama can affect a basketball team (3:30), the Huskies' disturbing number of blowout losses (7:45), the drop-off in quality of play since Mike last covered the team in 2011 (9:00), the changes in Ollie's demeanor from when he was an assistant on Jim Calhoun's coaching staff (12:30), Calhoun's handling of the media and how it differs from Ollie's approach (16:30), and Geno Auriemma's recent comments about the state of the UConn brand (19:30). They wrap up by pondering Ollie's future (30:00).

UConn women's beat reporter Mike Anthony joins online producer Chris Brodeur to break down the Huskies' latest road trip. The guys discuss coach Geno Auriemma’s fiery press conferences of late (1:30), the performance against Tulsa by the Husky reserves that drew his ire (5:00), Megan Walker’s emergence (14:00), the hard-fought win over Texas (16:30), Kia Nurse’s lightning-quick release (20:30), the best shooters Anthony saw on the men’s beat (22:45) and the key to writing a compelling game story when the outcome is so rarely in doubt (24:50). They wrap things up with more tales from Anthony's ill-fated travels (28:00).

Men's beat reporter Dom Amore joins online producer Chris Brodeur to assess Saturday’s ugly loss against Villanova (1:30), which spawned a new Ollie-ism (4:45). The guys discuss the historic blowout tally the Huskies have racked up (7:00), the wear and tear of AAC travel (9:00), Terry Larrier’s injury (10:45) and the outlook for the rest of the season (13:20). Amore is then joined by CBS Sports Network analyst Lappas to break down the Huskies’ lack of depth (15:00), their scoring woes, the visibility — or lack thereof — that comes with playing in the AAC and how that impacts recruiting, and whether Big East re-entry could rejuvenate the program.

Women's beat reporter Mike Anthony (who else?) joins online producer Chris Brodeur to break down the Huskies' recent road trip, which saw him stranded in Greenville, N.C., as a Nor'easter wreaked havoc on travel up and down the East Coast. Anthony discusses his dealings with Auriemma over the years (2:00) and how his press conferences differ from Jim Calhoun’s (7:00); the pointed comments aimed at Azura Stevens after the Huskies looked sloppy at times against UCF (8:30); his impressions of the women’s game now that he’s had a courtside seat and how it compares to the men’s game (13:00); and the binge-worthy TV series that helped him survive the hotel-room blues (22:00). Anthony, whose other beat is UConn football, wraps things up by breaking down what Rhett Lashlee’s departure means for the Huskies (27:00).

Men's beat reporter Dom Amore joins online producer Chris Brodeur to recap another rough stretch for the Huskies, beginning with their loss to Wichita State in front of a sell-out crowd at the XL Center (1:20). The guys discuss the Huskies' still glaring lack of a rim protector and their continued struggles both defending and making long-range shots (3:30), the leadership void that may be contributing to crunch-time lapses in what have been fairly competitive outings against ranked opponents (5:00), the latest on Alterique Gilbert's injured shoulder (7:30), the house of horrors that is the Reynolds Center in Tulsa (13:00), an ugly win against East Carolina (17:00) and whether obtaining re-entry into the Big East is a viable move or just a fan pipe dream (24:50). The show wraps with Amore sharing his Baseball Hall of Fame ballot (28:35).

Men's beat reporter Dom Amore and online producer Chris Brodeur open the show by breaking down the Huskies' recent losses against Arizona and Auburn before former UConn star Rodney Purvis chats with Amore about life in the NBA G League (12:15). Brodeur and Amore wrap things up by looking ahead at the Huskies' marquee matchup against Wichita State (26:40).

Former UConn star and current CBS Sports Network analyst Swin Cash joins women's beat reporter Paul Doyle to discuss the culture at the core of the Huskies’ sustained excellence (2:20), the adjustment period for recruits (6:00), the lasting effects of being a member of the UConn family (9:00), the growth of women’s basketball nationally (13:45), her transition into a front office role with the New York Liberty at the end of her playing career and the new goals she’s setting for herself as a mom (15:40). Cash and Doyle wrap things up with an update on her broadcasting career, the foundation for which was laid in her collegiate days (20:00).

The “fire and ice” combination of columnist Jeff Jacobs and men’s beat reporter Dom Amore joins online producer Chris Brodeur for another mostly grim edition of the UConn Insider podcast. Amore and Jacobs break down the Huskies’ lackluster performances in a loss against Syracuse (1:30) and a win against Coppin State (2:50), the struggles of Terry Larrier and Jalen Adams to be leading men (4:45), the outside chorus of voices who feel the team isn’t playing as hard as its forebears (8:00), Dick Vitale’s premature burial of the program (15:00), Isaiah Whaley’s emergence (26:20) and Larrier’s mysterious benching (29:45). The duo of Amore and Jacobs then earns its nickname by taking different approaches in a spirited discussion on Alterique Gilbert’s injured shoulder and the perils of sifting through fan chatter for what may or may not be a scoop (32:00). The guys wrap things up by taking the pulse of a restless fan base (43:30).

Women's beat reporter Paul Doyle calls in from Chicago to chat with columnist Jeff Jacobs and online producer Chris Brodeur about the Huskies' recent scare against old Big East rival Notre Dame (1:40), Azura Stevens' breakout performance (3:00), the challenge from the Irish despite a slew of injuries (8:30), the evolution of the Muffet McGraw-Geno Auriemma relationship (13:45), Katie Lou Samuelson's injury and whether she's trying to return too quickly (17:00), Megan Walker's emergence (22:30), Gabby Williams' struggle with migraines (29:00) and Chris Dailey's role in Auriemma's pursuit of 1000 victories (33:00).