UConn Insider

The Courant's Dom Amore and Chris Brodeur kick off the show by previewing the Jim Calhoun Celebrity Classic, the former UConn coach's annual charity all-star game at Mohegan Sun. The guys discuss the history of the game and its importance to the Calhoun family, what the vibe will be like given the rift between the school and former coach Kevin Ollie, and where the Ollie contract dispute stands. Then, Rudy Gay joins Amore to talk about his memories of the 2006 UConn team, re-signing with the Spurs, similarities between Calhoun and Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, the Ollie situation, and the future of the NBA in the age of the superteam.

The Courant’s Dom Amore and Chris Brodeur kick off the show by previewing the Jim Calhoun Celebrity Classic, the former UConn coach’s annual charity all-star game at Mohegan Sun. The guys discuss the history of the game and its importance to the Calhoun family, what the vibe will be like given the rift between the … Continue reading "UConn Insider, Episode 71: Rudy Gay"

Former UConn men’s basketball star Charlie Villanueva called in to chat with the Courant’s Mike Anthony and Chris Brodeur about his involvement in the Calhoun Celebrity Classic, his NBA career, the lasting impact Jim Calhoun has on his players, his work as a spokesperson for people with alopecia, and, yes, the whereabouts of his toilet.

UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma joins Courant sports columnist Mike Anthony to discuss the offseason, catching up with former players, turning the page from last year, his expectations for the 2018-19 season, whether or not student-athletes should be paid, changes he'd like to see in the game and his future.

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma joins Courant sports columnist Mike Anthony to discuss the offseason, catching up with former players, turning the page from last year, his expectations for the 2018-19 season, whether or not student-athletes should be paid, changes he’d like to see in the game and his coaching future.

In her UConn Insider podcast debut, the Courant’s new UConn women’s beat reporter Kelli Stacy joins Chris Brodeur to chat about her background as a student reporter at Oklahoma University (1:30); the genesis of her Minnesota Vikings fandom (4:00); her sportswriting influences (7:00); her rise at the OU Daily (8:30); what it’s really like to … Continue reading "UConn Insider, Episode 68: Women’s Hoops With Kelli Stacy"

In her UConn Insider podcast debut, the Courant's new UConn women's beat reporter Kelli Stacy joins Chris Brodeur to chat about her background as a student reporter at Oklahoma University (1:30); the genesis of her Minnesota Vikings fandom (4:00); her sportswriting influences (7:00); her rise at the OU Daily (8:30); what it’s really like to cover polarizing quarterback Baker Mayfield (11:30); her preparation for the rigors of the UConn women’s beat (16:00); her early impressions of Geno Auriemma (18:00); the passionate Sooner football fan base and how Husky fans stack up (20:00); the bold proclamation made by freshman Christyn Williams (22:00); and the season’s most intriguing storylines (24:30). The show wraps with Stacy’s pledge to bring unique and thorough coverage to her readers, which will include regular visits to the podcast (33:30).

The Courant’s Dom Amore and Chris Brodeur discuss the simmering legal feud between Kevin Ollie and his former employer, the UConn men’s basketball team. Where do the two sides go from here? Is a settlement still possible? Or, in the wake of damning allegations made public in recent weeks with the release of a 1,355-page … Continue reading "UConn Insider, Episode 67: Men’s Hoops With Dom Amore"

The Courant's Dom Amore and Chris Brodeur discuss the simmering legal feud between Kevin Ollie and his former employer, the UConn men's basketball team. Where do the two sides go from here? Is a settlement still possible? Or, in the wake of damning allegations made public in recent weeks with the release of a 1,355-page NCAA document, are tensions too high to hope for that? The guys wrap the show with an early look at Dan Hurley's coaching style and its impact on the Huskies.

The Courant's Dom Amore and Chris Brodeur discuss the upcoming NCAA baseball tournament, which will feature two local teams. Amore, who's in South Carolina covering UConn in the Conway Regional, previews the bracket, breaks down the roster and outlines the ways in which the Huskies can earn a berth in the Super Regionals. He then gives an update on John Andreoli and the other members of the 2010 UConn team that have reached the majors before wrapping the show with a preview of UHart's bracket in the DeLand (Fla.) Regional.