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Paw Prints - The Daily UConn Roundup - 5/31

Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men's basketball and women's basketball teams as well as the other sports the student-athletes engage in. We will do our best to bring you the links from all of the media that covers the Huskies on a daily basis. As always, links can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you'...
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19 days ago  |  Discuss

UConn guard Napier to stay for senior year

Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier is staying for his senior season and will not enter the NBA draft. Napier led UConn in scoring last season, averaging more than 17 points. He says in a statement Friday he wants to get his degree and play in the NCAA tournament. UConn went 20-10 this season but was barred from the Big East and NCAA tournaments after failing to qualify academically...
Via AP on Fox
April 26, 2013  |  Discuss

Calhoun, Auriemma inducted into Hall

Former Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun and UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma were inducted Wednesday into the state's Hall of Fame. The coaches, both already members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, had their names added to a wall that includes such Connecticut icons as author Mark Twain, lexicographer Noah Webster and baseball pioneer...
Via AP on Fox
April 25, 2013  |  Discuss

Connecticut Huskies Officially Have the Coolest Helmets in College Football

It is an absolute shame that the UConn football program does not get much national attention. I so want to see the imaged of a running back bearing down on a poor defensive back or a hulking defensive lineman moments before he sacks the quarterback. It will be like White Fang attacks. I know the school said that when they redesigned their logo they took great pains to...
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April 18, 2013  |  Discuss

UConn’s Tyler Olander Fractures Foot, Huskies Down To 6 Scholarship Players

Injuries have been piling up at UConn since the double overtime loss to Georgetown – with junior forward Tyler Olander added to the growing list of casualties. UConn announced on Thursday that Olander is done for the season with a fractured foot that will likely require surgery. Tyler Olander fractured his left foot vs USF, #UConn announces. — Kevin Duffy (@KevinRDuffy) March...
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March 07, 2013  |  Discuss

UConn top scorer Napier out with sore foot

Connecticut was missing top scorer Shabazz Napier for its game against Cincinnati on Saturday. Napier, who averages 17.1 points per game, aggravated his right foot during a double-overtime loss to No. 7 Georgetown on Wednesday night. The foot has been a problem throughout his career. He had a screw inserted in the foot last September to repair a stress fracture. A school spokesman...
Via AP on Fox
March 02, 2013  |  Discuss

Exclusive Interview: Connecticut LB Sio Moore

There is simply not alot that needs to be said about Connecticut linebacker Sio Moore in terms of telling you why you should be reading this. Since the end of his senior season, Moore finally began receiving the credit he had always deserved. First came an invite to the East/West Shrine All Star Game, followed up by a late Senior Bowl invite where he opened up eyes to the extent...
Via NFL Draft Zone Verified_ybn
February 25, 2013  |  Discuss

Tonight’s Game Will Be The Biggest Of The Season For UConn

The Connecticut Huskies don’t have a whole lot to play for this season. Other than a few guys being able to showcase their talent and impress NBA scouts, the 2012-13 season is pretty meaningless for UConn. UConn was declared ineligible to play in the postseason in 2013 because of a low academic-rating. The University appealed the decision twice, but the NCAA stood their ground...
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January 14, 2013  |  Discuss
UCONN DO IT!

Jim Calhoun hangs out with some penguins

So, what exactly is former UConn Huskies legendary basketball head coach Jim Calhoun after retiring? Well, it appears that Calhoun is chilling with some African penguins. Oh, you know, it’s the usual. Not a big deal. The photo was posted by @velkie326 on Instagram. According to USA TODAY, the reason for this photo is because that Calhoun serves as one of the trustees for Mystic...
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November 15, 2012  |  Discuss
BREAKING AWAY

Calhoun injured in biking accident

UConn coach Jim Calhoun was hurt again in a biking accident. There aren't full details about it, but the injury appears to be bad.

Via Sox and Dawgs Verified_ybn
August 04, 2012  |  Discuss
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