CONNECTICUT RUMORS & GOSSIP
Calhoun To Undergo Procedure; Out For At Least Two More Games
UConn Huskies men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun has been away from the team for their last six games as he battles with spinal stenosis. But after meeting with his doctor on Wednesday, it looks as though he may get some relief through a surgical procedure.
Calhoun will undergo the procedure on Monday and have to spend a night or two in the hospital. So for the time being, he...
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UConn Coach Jim Calhoun to Have Back Surgery, Will Miss At Least Two More Games
It's been a disappointing season so far for the defending champion UConn men's basketball team, and on Wednesday the Huskies received even more bad news. According to a press release from the athletic department, Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun will undergo back surgery Monday and is expected to miss at least two more games. "I'm glad we have finally determined the...
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Jim Calhoun to undergo back surgery
UConn basketball coach Jim Calhoun will undergo surgery for a spinal condition that has forced him to miss the past six games, it was announced Wednesday.
"I'm glad we have finally determined the best course of treatment to deal with the problem," said Calhoun, who has been suffering lower back pain because of spinal stenosis.
"I'm looking forward to having...
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UConn wins on a 35 foot shot at the Buzzer : Hampton’s Pellum Ridiculous dunk
To say the UConn men’s basketball needed a win on Monday night at Villanova is a understatement. The Huskies were playing for their tournament lives. They fell behind by 18 early then stormed by to tie the game at halftime. In the second half saw both teams were going back and forth. With the Huskies leading by two late Villanova tied the game then it was time for Shabazz Napier...
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The UConn dynasty is over
It was about a year ago that the UConn Huskies (the men’s basketball version, of course) were celebrating their third NCAA Championship in 12 years. While not a distant memory, their recent troubles have certainly killed any and all buzz surrounding the program. The Huskies are struggling to make the tourney this year. On top of that, years of academic issues have caught...
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Shabazz Napier finishes crazy 10 seconds of UConn/Villanova game
If there was ever a 10-second span that encapsulated a game...this might be it.UConn and Villanova went to overtime Monday night in Philadelphia and with 10-seconds left, it was 70-68 Huskies.In the ensuing 10-seconds, Villanova gets a driving layup to tie it with 5-seconds left.And from there, UConn's Shabazz Napier took over. From 30-plus feet, with about 1-second left.Nothing...
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Paw Prints - The Daily UConn Roundup - 2/21
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 some of the other sports. 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're on the home page.
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VIDEO: Shabazz Napier Sends Connecticut Home A Winner
The Connecticut Huskies have had a poor season for being defending National Champions and it seems like all of their chemistry is going out the window with the loss of Kemba Walker and with Shabazz Napier calling out the team.
However, Napier put the team on his back Monday and handed Villanova another tough loss with this game-winning shot:
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Video: UConn's Napier hits 30 ft. OT three to win
Shabazz Napier wasn’t supposed to play tonight for UConn due to a foot injury. Luckily for the Huskies he was able to not only play, but hit a ridiculous 30-foot three pointer as time expired in overtime to give his squad a 73-70 win over Villanova. This all comes after Napier grilled his teammates following their loss to Marquette on Sunday.
Looks like the sophomore...
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Napier's Three Gives UConn 73-70 Win Over Villanova
Shabazz Napier called out his teammates after Saturday's loss, saying they had no "heart". Considering how bad the UConn Huskies men's basketball team was losing early on in this one, it seemed as though no one listened.
But things started to change and the Huskies gradually worked themselves back into the game, eventually regaining the lead in the second half...
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Napier hits 29-footer to win it for UConn
Shabazz Napier swished a 29-footer with 0.6 seconds left in overtime, and Jeremy Lamb scored a career-high 32 points to help Connecticut stun Villanova 73-70 Monday night.
Ty Johnson appeared to send the game to double OT on his tying layup for Villanova off a missed UConn free throw. But Napier, who questioned the heart of his teammates after a loss Saturday at Marquette, hit the...
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Connecticut’s Jeremy Lamb Edges Villanova In Overtime
PHILADELPHIA, Pa — The Connecticut Huskies have been struggling, losing 9 out of their last 13 games, and playing their sixth straight game without their head coach Jim Calhoun. Monday night, Connecticut played Villanova on the road and got the biggest production of the year from Jeremy Lamb with 32 points in their 73-70 overtime victory. This is a huge win for the Huskies...
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22 UConn Football Players Earn Big East All-Academic Honors
Here's the release from UConn about 22 UConn Huskies football players earning Big East All-Academic Honors:
PROVIDENCE - A total of 22 University of Connecticut football student-athletes have been named to the 2011 BIG EAST All-Academic Football Team. To be nominated, a player must have a cumulative grade-point index of at least 3.0 and completed a minimum of two semesters...
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Calhoun to miss at least next 3 games
Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun will miss at least three more games while he receives treatment for his ailing back, the school said Wednesday.
Calhoun, who sat out the team's last three games as a result of spinal stenosis, also will miss Wednesday night's game against DePaul, Saturday's game against Marquette and Monday's game against Villanova.
''I am happy...
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UConn women have been downright stingy on defense
(Eds: With AP Photos.) By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Geno Auriemma and his Connecticut Huskies have always been known for their offense. Lately, it's been their defense that has them beaming with pride.
UConn is giving up a meager 44 points a game and the Huskies are on pace to shatter their own NCAA record set two seasons ago.
''The effort (has been) unbelievable...
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