UConn Insider

Columnist Jeff Jacobs and beat reporter Mike Anthony join online producer Chris Brodeur to discuss the Huskies' rough outing at Fenway Park, playing out the string when the stakes are low, postseason All-Star games involving UConn seniors and the program's ongoing quest for Power 5 relevance. The guys wrap up by looking ahead at Year 2 for #RE2 (Randy Edsall).

UConn men's beat reporter Dom Amore joins online producer Chris Brodeur to break down how the Huskies' solid start has them riding some momentum into the PK-80 tournament. The guys discuss the importance of avoiding RPI-killing losses in the low-reward, high-risk portion of the schedule (1:30); Jalen Adams' scooter troubles (3:40); Terry Larrier's breakout (5:30); the second-half spurt from Adams that brought the Huskies back from the brink against Stony Brook (7:15); the complete effort led by Christian Vital against Boston University (9:00); the need for more scoring in the post (13:20); Antwone Anderson's role as a veteran with wisdom to share and where he fits into the program's recent string of transfers who fit that bill (14:45); the competition at the PK-80; and Lukas Kisunas' development as a prep school player in waiting (24:00). The guys wrap up by highlighting some recent performances by UConn players in the NBA (25:45) and briefly recap a World Series that made household names of a couple of Connecticut's finest (30:00).

UConn men’s beat reporter Dom Amore joins online producer Chris Brodeur to break down how the Huskies’ solid start has them riding some momentum into the PK-80 tournament. The guys discuss the importance of avoiding RPI-killing losses in the low-reward, high-risk portion of the schedule (1:30); Jalen Adams’ scooter troubles (3:40); Terry Larrier’s breakout (5:30); … Continue reading "UConn Insider, Episode 39: Men’s Hoops With Dom Amore"

CBS Sports Network's Aaron Murray, the former Georgia quarterback who’s in his first year broadcasting games, will be on the call when UConn takes on Boston College at Fenway Park Saturday. Murray joins online producer Chris Brodeur to discuss that transition (1:30); his memories of visiting historic venues as a player (3:30); the quirky logistics of playing football at Fenway (5:15); the matchup of New England rivals (6:30); David Pindell’s return as UConn’s starting quarterback (7:20); and wraps up with some thoughts on the end of Bryant Shirreffs’ career and the progress the sport is making with regards to head injuries (8:45).

Columnist Jeff Jacobs joined beat reporter Paul Doyle and online producer Chris Brodeur to break down the UConn women’s basketball team’s opening-night domination of Stanford and look ahead to the Huskies’ upcoming West coast swing. Doyle and Jacobs break down Crystal Dangerfield’s breakout performance (2:20) and offer their early impressions of a UConn team that won easily with less than its best effort (5:40). The guys discuss the professionalism with which the Huskies conduct themselves when dealing with the media (15:30), the personality traits of a UConn recruit (20:40), the trademark chemistry that seems to permeate every iteration of the roster (29:00) and the tough stretch of games on the schedule beginning with Friday’s home opener against Cal (36:20).

CBS Sports Network’s Aaron Murray, the former Georgia quarterback who’s in his first year broadcasting games, will be on the call when UConn takes on Boston College at Fenway Park Saturday. Murray joins online producer Chris Brodeur to discuss that transition (1:30); his memories of visiting historic venues as a player (3:30); the quirky logistics … Continue reading "UConn Insider, Episode 38: CBS Sports Network’s Aaron Murray"

Columnist Jeff Jacobs joined beat reporter Paul Doyle and online producer Chris Brodeur to break down the UConn women’s basketball team’s opening-night domination of Stanford and look ahead to the Huskies’ upcoming West coast swing. Doyle and Jacobs break down Crystal Dangerfield’s breakout performance (2:20) and offer their early impressions of a UConn team that … Continue reading "UConn Insider, Episode 37: Women’s Hoops With Jeff Jacobs And Paul Doyle"

UConn football beat reporter Mike Anthony joins online producer Chris Brodeur to break down the Huskies' loss to UCF, which featured several miscues that prevented them from keeping pace with the AAC frontrunners (1:15). Anthony discusses the development of David Pindell (4:00), the legacy and leadership of Bryant Shirreffs (10:30)and takes an early look at next year's potential quarterback competition (16:30). He then shares a story about one of his favorite former men's basketball players, Stanley Robinson (18:20) before discussing another, Doug Wiggins, whose rocky college experience —

while different than Shirreffs' — also prepared him for the next phase of his life (20:00). The guys wrap things up by reacting to coach Randy Edsall's recent remarks about college football's playoff system (27:30) and preview the Huskies' matchup with Boston College at Fenway Park (32:30).

Mark Lev, the managing director of Fenway Sports Management, joins online producer Chris Brodeur to discuss the upcoming UConn football game at Fenway Park.

Mark Lev, the managing director of Fenway Sports Management, joins online producer Chris Brodeur to discuss the upcoming UConn football game at Fenway Park.