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Husky Talk returns with UConn football legends Brian Kozlowski and Robert Belcuore are back by popular demand. We will talk about Coach Candle and the transfers coming in. How much the game has changed because of the transfer portal. It's all about the Benjamin's and Koz, Rob feel important life lessons are being lost. Great episode! Rob and Koz are pure gold for entertainment!! Like and share!UConn football legends Brian Kozlowski and Robert Belcuore are back by popular demand. We will talk about Coach Candle and the transfers coming in. Also the college and NFL Football playoffs. Abbot and Costello are born entertainers, along with being best friends from their time playing at UConn. We examine the transfer portal, how much kids are being paid, and finding it unebelievable things have gotten this out of control. Robert shares a story about his daughter's boyfriend, who was a punter at Florida Atlantic University. He enters the portal and hours later he is told to vacate his on-campus housing. Going into the portal doesn't mean you are definitely leaving the school; it is more about exploring other options. Roberts daughter helped him move into a hotel and thankfully he transferred to Old Dominion. Of the 10,000 players who entered the portal, 38% ended up being signed by a new university. Thousands are without anywhere to go and have to hope injuries during spring practice open up opportunities. Most kids who were not picked up were told to go back to their previous college. Unfortunately, spots have been either filled, or the coaches don't want players back. The NCAA created a 15-day scramble, which ended up being a mess and thousands of kids left with nothing. Robert and Koz talked about the situation at UConn where the players held a voted about playing in the Fenway Bowl. 40% wanted to go, many opted out or played limited action and we were embarrassed by Army. The guys were mortified, a vote decided that game? Joe Fagnano feeling the team wasn't "ALL IN", so he pulls out for the Hula Bowl? A 7th year senior, whose coach just left, could have rinsed to the occasion and been a leader. Instead, he abandoned his team, quit on everyone,

A new episode of Husky Talk with a man who lettered in UConn Football and UConn Basketball. Darryl Woods was a tremendously gifted athlete. When I was a freshman, I lacked toughness, I didn’t have the work ethic needed to play college football at the highest level. The man who had enough and pushed me on a Sunday workout, was D-Woods. He was tired of watching me get by and went off, taught me unless you bring your best each day, you will fail your team. Woods went on to play basketball for 2 seasons which was an amazing achievement. He believed in his talent and ability when some didn’t think he had a snowballs chance of making the basketball team. D loved basketball and got his opportunity to walk on and made the most of it. He is very happy now with a family, he is a grandfather, and also an accomplished dog breeder.

We have a very special episode of Husky Talk with Moscowitz Media.

I have been extremely lucky to have outstanding guests on Husky Talk; however, this episode is easily the best I've experienced. Two UConn Football legends, who developed a bond, and became the best of friends, even years later, came on.

I have to thank Robert Belcuore for making this happen and scheduling the episode. Brian Kozlowski, I remember being terrified to interview him and he could not be a nicer guy. I appreciate both men making time for a podcast that will be a huge help to me, an extremely kind, selfless gesture and shows how UConn Alumni will always support each other.

We had an absolute blast, and I was able to listen to of the best players in UConn Football history reminisce, tell hilarious stories. From the moment Robert and Koz met, to when they became close. Hearing about Koz losing his father days before a game and Robert being there for him demonstrates a connection beyond football. Koz played in the game after his father passed because he knew it's what he would want him to do.

Stories about the crew packing in Carriage House apartments. Campus was not like it is now, with plenty of apartment complexes, Celeron, and another place were the options. Robert talks about how they have many roommates and because rooms were small, mattresses were thrown on the floor. Which was hilarious because when I lived there over the summer with my friends, we did the exact same thing. Bodies were everywhere, the only difference was I used an air mattress, which was popped about 5 different times of course!

Watch the show, I don't want to give too long of a description. For me, it was so cool watching incredible players, who pushed each other on the field, in the weight room, training all summer, to get better. Along with guys, even 30 years later, remain best friends, Brian Kozlowski runs Tagrisk. They can help curate an insurance policy that fits your needs. Tagrisk is your go to for hospitality, and a variety of insurance policies. http://tagrisk.com for a free quote.

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Afa Anoai is the best for allowing me to interview him on Husky Talk this week. I was able to discuss with Afa about my two favorite passions, football and wrestling. Plus, he let our interview go longer than planned. Hearing Afa’s experience growing up, performing in wrestling at 14 years old, getting back into football in 10th grade, the special father he had was incredible. Afa had a successful career in pro wrestling that took him all over the globe. He started Battlefield Pro Wrestling in 2020 during the Pandemic and it has now become a top Independent Wrestling promotion in the country. Afa learned from the best, his legendary father, he is an exceptional trainer of young talent, and they have a wrestling school. He knows how to promote, draw numbers for shows and have amazing production values. Most importantly, Afa knows how to book, put together a card that will leave his fans wanting more!

To start playing high school football at a top program, Freedom High in Pennsylvania, and dominate shows Afa being a great athlete. Guys who play from 8 years old on rarely achieve success like he did. A kind, funny dude that I had a pleasure interviewing. Support Battlefield Pro Wrestling, watch shows with outstanding production, with great, young talent on their YouTube channel at:
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Only on 97.9 Unity Radio, we bring you Moneyline, back with an all-new episode. We have senior producer Anthony joining us from the Felger & Mazz show, Catching up on all the top Sports news stories of the week. Anthony will give us his expert insight and analysis on several hot issues from last week.

We talk about Anthony's leadership being a Quarterback and how it has grown tremendously over the last few years. Football starts for his team and Anthony is excited for the season. Also, learning the offense diligently, as football has grown into his favorite sport, despite being an extremely talented at several. What an amazing feat because it takes a tremendous amount of work to be a special athlete.

During games, Anthony is calm, cool, collected and earned respect from his teammates. He always stays positive, encouraging kids the next play is right around the corner. Anthony also will lead by example, rising to the occasion in big moments.

Anthony is a huge Boston Celtics fan and injuries during the playoffs derailed their chance at repeating as NBA Champions. However, he does believe they will be a formidable opponent in the Eastern conference and selected them as one of the top 3 teams from the East.

Still a big Patriots supporter, with the NFL training camps beginning, Anthony has grown more of a fan for the Philadelphia Eagles. Anthony likes what he sees from Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, along with a strong variety of weapons, he has high hopes for the defending Superbowl Champions.

Moving to Baseball, Anthony is an outstanding infielder, playing shortstop and second base, while being able to hit the ball exceptionally well. What I am most impressed with is Anthony is not a whiner, complainer, or a gloater, regardless of the sport he is playing at the moment. Quiet, focused, and most importantly respectful, he understands improvements do not happen overnight. Putting in work to become better each day, he has a natural desire to reach his potential

Anthony has interest in becoming a sports broadcaster, yes, I know, so do a million other kids. We are not going to reveal his age, and I promise if we did, our listeners would be shocked. For his first radio/podcast Co-Hosting appearance, this young man performed admirably. He can host better than I can, I would have no problem letting Anthony take the reins for our shows. The only problem, I would Wally Pipp myself out of a job! Well, I hear Starbucks is hiring! Anthony threw a TD pass, nailed a clutch 3 pointer, and hit a Grand slam homerun! Phenomenal episode with a kid who handled himself like a pro.... much more than I did!!!

REBEL REPUBLIC with Coach Schuman, VOICE OF REASON Frank Cristiano and the most oblivious person around , Steve Cully!!! We recap the news in politics and get an inside perspective from our expert analysts!

Husky Talk returns with a familiar face, the wonderful former UConn Women's Basketball National Champion Cassie Kerns. She has developed into a gifted artist with a ton of talent, along with being a mental health specialist. Cassie works as a model and loves being a mother. Back again by popular demand, she answers your questions!She shares how an eating disorder is an addiction. Cassie helps a 10th grade girl who is 6'4 and being bullied because of her height. She shares being that tall is a Superpower, and since the girl already has scholarship offers for Volleyball, she can laugh knowing college will be free. Cassie is an exceptional listener and chooses her words carefully before speaking. After receiving a ton of feedback in questions, she took the time to answer as many as possible. A therapist, artist, model, and loving mother, Cassie is happy she has finally figured out life. She shared a lot of personal information on this episode and it's because Cassie cares about helping others. Now, if she can finally figure out all that is wrong with me!

Husky Talk returns with special guest Stacey Nasser, who is a high school administrator, along with being an assistant at Western Connecticut State University for Head Coach Maria Conlon.

Stacey was born and raised in Trumbull, Connecticut, always had an interest in sports. From an early age, she played soccer, softball, basketball, and also danced. She loved being competitive, she had a coach's mindset from the start.

Basketball developed as her love, although she was an exceptional talent in soccer. It becomes very challenging to play multiple sports as we get older because each one has expectations that require an extended commitment, which roll into other seasons.

At 5'9, Stacey was competing at a position for girls who are traditionally over 6 feet tall. She did not see herself as a dynamic athlete, but loved basketball so much, she decided to walk on at UConn.

She found her calling as a manager who really transformed into more of a student coach during her last few years. Stacey majored in Sports Management, and it is an amazing story. Stacey met Maria when she came back for a season to be a student assistant, however they interacted mostly in passing.

Tonya Cardoza was named Women's Head Basketball Coach at Temple University and offered Stacey the job as Director of Operations. She is pragmatic, analytical, and used the opportunity to obtain her Master's Degree. Temple was a different experience than what she had been used to and Stacey made the best of her time.

After leaving, Stacey became an Associate Athletic Director and crossed paths with Maria again. She would practice or help out whenever necessary, along with building a phenomenal AAU program.

In October, Maria was officially named Head Coach at Western Connecticut State University and Stacey came along with her. She has such a great mind for basketball, understanding the intricacies that go along with it, and I can see her passion for the game. They are also business partners in Square Peg Pizzeria, which I can't wait to have again. With a big recruiting class, 2025-2026 we should see a major improvement at West Conn. Thank you Stacey!