In the first episode of our new football-only podcast, we decided to start with a conversation about the state of the program.
UConn football has been independent for two seasons, one of which it did not play due to COVID-19. The Huskies have their third new head coach in seven years and have not eclipsed the three-win mark since 2015. Their last winning season was 2011.
What’s up with UConn football? Is there any merit to the idea of moving to FCS? These are the questions we start with.
Though Rentschler Field once rocked, that is no more. Fan interest and attendance are dwindling. New head coach Jim Mora is an interesting hire, but far from a sure thing. The history of coaches like him working out in situations similar to UConn is … mixed.
Across the 40-minute conversation, our football podcast crew addressed the meaning of UConn football’s existence, life as an independent, and reasons for optimism with this program going forward.
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On this week’s episode, we take listener questions while discussing UConn women’s basketball’s past week. We talk about the Huskies’ potential ceiling, give our picks for who might succeed Geno Auriemma one day, look ahead to St. John’s and more. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Substack.
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Chasing Perfection: What’s UConn’s ceiling? (Ep. 87)

UConn women’s basketball is starting to figure out life without Azzi Fudd. The Huskies returned from the holiday break with a resounding win over Creighton and followed it up with a mostly comfortable victory against Marquette. On this week’s episode, we discuss the team’s progress, the frontcourt’s recent play, the AP Poll, why some teams in the Big East are capping their women’s basketball programs and more. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Substack.
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Chasing Perfection: Pieces starting to fall into place for UConn (Ep. 86)

UConn women’s basketball will go into the holiday break happy after wins over Florida State and Seton Hall. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Huskies’ performance, the return of Dorka Juhász, how the team is starting to figure out how to play without Azzi Fudd and more. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Substack.
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Chasing Perfection: Heading into the holidays on a high note (Ep. 85)

UConn’s already strange season turned even more bizarre this past week with a tight win over Princeton that added to the already-heavy injury toll and featured one of the craziest finishes that we’ve ever seen. The shorthanded Huskies also fell to Maryland, but we explain why we’re actually encouraged by the team’s performance in the loss. We also discuss Inêsanity, the frontcourt’s standout performances, and why the new year could provide hope. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Substack.
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Chasing Perfection: UConn's most far-fetched week yet (Ep. 84)

UConn women’s basketball is 5-0 on the season after taking down Duke and Iowa to win the Phil Knight Legacy in Portland over Thanksgiving weekend. On this week’s episode, we break down the wins, discuss the team’s impressive resilience, look at Azzi Fudd and Aaliyah Edwards’ dominance, preview the upcoming matchup with Notre Dame and more. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Substack.
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