UConn Insider

Women's beat reporter Mike Anthony phones in from Gampel Pavilion to chat with online producer Chris Brodeur ahead of the top-seeded Huskies' NCAA first-round matchup with No. 16 St. Francis. Anthony sets the scene from Storrs, where practices and press conferences were to be held Friday (2:00); looks ahead to a potential Nutmeg State showdown in Round 2 between UConn and No. 9 Quinnipiac (3:00); looks back at the Bobcats' rise, culminating in a Cinderella run in last year's tournament (5:00); shares his thoughts on Kevin Ollie being fired as head coach of the men's basketball team and whether Geno Auriemma was ever a serious candidate to replace him (8:00); gives his takeaways from a recent mailbag experiment with UConn's passionate fans (17:00); and discusses Auriemma's recent comments on the readiness of his team should they stare down another potential upset in the later rounds (20:00). The show wraps up with a look ahead at some teams, such as South Carolina and Notre Dame, that could pose a threat to the Huskies in the later rounds (22:00).

Women’s beat reporter Mike Anthony phones in from Gampel Pavilion to chat with online producer Chris Brodeur ahead of the top-seeded Huskies’ NCAA first-round matchup with No. 16 St. Francis. Anthony sets the scene from Storrs, where practices and press conferences were to be held Friday (2:00); looks ahead to a potential Nutmeg State showdown … Continue reading "UConn Insider, Episode 58: Women’s Hoops With Mike Anthony"

Men's beat reporter Dom Amore joins online producer Chris Brodeur to break down the breakdown between coach Kevin Ollie and UConn a little over 48 hours after the news of his impending firing from the university. The guys discuss the events that transpired beginning around 10 a.m. Saturday (2:00); the negotiations that will play out in the coming weeks between UConn and Ollie's camp (5:00); the potentially damaging summer workouts that Terry Larrier and Jalen Adams participated in and what effect, if any, those will have on the ongoing NCAA inquiry into the program's recruiting process (6:00); whether or not the school has "just cause" to fire Ollie (8:30); next steps in the disciplinary process and how long it might take to reach a conclusion (11:00); the motivation on UConn's part to avoid another costly coaching buyout (15:00); whether it's realistic to expect a donor or two to help defray the costs (17:00); the human element of Ollie's termination and what his legacy should be (19:30); the short list of candidates to replace Ollie, beginning with URI's Dan Hurley (25:30); whether Geno Auriemma would ever change offices at the Werth Champions Center (33:00); and, finally, an optimistic note on how quickly fortunes can change for a team that's down on its luck (36:45).

Men’s beat reporter Dom Amore joins online producer Chris Brodeur to break down the breakdown between coach Kevin Ollie and UConn a little over 48 hours after the news of his impending firing from the university. The guys discuss the events that transpired beginning around 10 a.m. Saturday (2:00); the negotiations that will play out … Continue reading "UConn Insider, Episode 57: Men’s Hoops With Dom Amore"

UConn men's hockey coach Mike Cavanaugh joins the Courant's Chris Brodeur and Kevin Vellturo to discuss the steady growth of the program in his five years at the helm (1:30); the benefits of playing in front of big, boisterous crowds in Hartford (4:15); the Huskies' confidence playing against a perennial powerhouse like BU (5:45); the surprising run by Germany in the Olympic hockey tournament (7:00); the unprecedented parity among this year's crop of Hockey East teams (8:00); the prospects of Connecticut hosting its own version of the Beanpot (9:30); the viability of Hartford as an NHL market and the staying power of the Whalers brand (12:00); the unique leadership style of senior goalie Tanner Creel (16:00); keeping tabs on his former players in the pro hockey ranks (17:30); and finally, what it will take to topple the Terriers in the hostile territory of Agganis Arena (19:00).

Bob Joyce, the longtime radio voice of the UConn women, joins Courant beat reporter Mike Anthony to discuss the work ethic of coach Geno Auriemma and company, the foundation upon which all those lopsided victories are built (3:45); the struggles of young UConn recruits to adjust to the system of Auriemma and longtime assistant Chris Dailey (7:30); Joyce’s favorite players and moments to cover over the years (10:30); the growth and development of current UConn stars Gabby Williams, Katie Lou Samuelson and Kia Nurse (15:00); and how the Huskies will be fueled by last season’s stunning defeat at the hands of Mississippi State in the Final Four (26:30. The guys wrap up their chat with some UConn hockey talk (29:30).

Bob Joyce, the longtime radio voice of the UConn women, joins Courant beat reporter Mike Anthony to discuss the work ethic of coach Geno Auriemma and company, the foundation upon which all those lopsided victories are built (3:45); the struggles of young UConn recruits to adjust to the system of Auriemma and longtime assistant Chris … Continue reading "UConn Insider, Episode 55: WTIC’s Bob Joyce"

In an effort to lighten the mood, this week’s UConn Insider podcast focused on some good news involving Huskies of yesteryear. Well, first, a word or two on the doom and gloom of the 2017-18 bunch: beat reporter Dom Amore chats with online producer Chris Brodeur about what it's like to cover a team playing under a cloud of negativity (1:45) and discusses how that affects his writing (5:00). Then, Amore gives a brief update on the status of an NCAA inquiry into the program’s recruiting practices (6:15) before discussing Emeka Okafor’s comeback (7:00) and the upcoming NBA All-Star Game appearances of Kemba Walker and Andre Drummond (8:30). The guys wrap things up with a preview of the UConn baseball season (28:00).

In an effort to lighten the mood, this week’s UConn Insider podcast focused on some good news involving Huskies of yesteryear. Well, first, a word or two on the doom and gloom of the 2017-18 bunch: beat reporter Dom Amore chats with online producer Chris Brodeur about what it’s like to cover a team playing … Continue reading "UConn Insider, Episode 54: Men’s Hoops With Dom Amore"

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