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Video: Greg Lloyd’s Monster Hit On Armando Allen
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My apologies for not getting this up sooner. I guess in all the excitement of celebrating the Huskies win and real life, I forgot to grab the video.
Here’s the monster hit from UConn Huskies linebacker Greg Lloyd Jr. on Notre Dame running back Armando Allen Jr. at the goal...
Jordan Todman Named Big East Special Teams Player of the Week
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A few honors were bestowed on the UConn Huskies after their win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday by the Big East Conference on Monday.
Jordan Todman was honored as the Big East Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts on Saturday.
Todman had four returns for...
Tina Charles Named Big East Player of the Week
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The Big East announced on Monday that UConn Huskies senior center Tina Charles was named Big East Women’s Basketball Player of the Week.
In the Huskies first three wins, Charles averaged 19.7 points and 11 rebounds a game while shooting 56.1% from the floor.
Charles opened up...
DeMarlo Hale To Be Named Bench Coach of Red Sox
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It looks like Boston Red Sox skipper Terry Francona’s staff is all finalized.
According to Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe, third base coach DeMarlo Hale will shift to the dugout and take over as bench coach. Brad Mills, who was hired away by the Houston Astros as their manager...
Red Sox Players Receive BBWAA Honors
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The Boston Baseball Writer’s Association of America has released it’s 2009 award recipients to be handed out at their annual dinner on January 14, 2010.
Here is the list of winners from the Red Sox:
Red Sox Fireballer of the Year – Jonathan Papelbon
Red Sox Rookie...
2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Rankings (Nov. 23)
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AP Top 25
ESPN/USA Today Poll
1. Kansas (56) 3-0 1,613
1. Kansas (28) 3-0 772
2. Michigan State (7) 4-0 1,538
2. Michigan State (2) 4-0 734
3. Texas (1) 2-0 1,439
3. Texas 2-0 698
4. Villanova 5-0 1,397
4. Villanova 5-0 655
5. Kentucky 4-0 1,333
5. Kentucky 4-0 642
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Joe Mauer Named AL MVP
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Despite missing the first month of the season with some back issues, Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer was the overwhelming choice by the Baseball Writer’s Association of America as the American League Most Valuable Player.
Mauer received 27-of-28 first place votes while Detroit...
Local Author Muses on Holiday Gift List for Boston Sports Fans
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The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston by Christopher Klein
BOSTON, MA—November is here and the holiday season is upon us. So what gifts do Bostonians get for the obsessed die-hard sports fan that already owns every piece of memorabilia imaginable? Christopher Klein, author...
Report: Lowell on Trade Block
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It looks like it’s going to be another unsettling offseason for Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell.
According to a report on FOXSports.com, the Red Sox have put Mike Lowell on the trade block and are willing to pay half of the remaining $12 million left on his contract...
Paw Prints – The Daily UConn Roundup – 11/23
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UConn Football links
He’s Simply No Ordinary Joe (Griffin) [Desmond Conner - Hartford Courant]
What we learned in the Big East, Week 12 [Big East Blog - ESPN.com]
Big East bowl projections [Big East Blog - ESPN.com]
Big East helmet stickers, Week 12 [Big East Blog - ESPN.com...
Paw Prints – The Daily Roundup – 11/22
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Heck of a win for the UConn Huskies football team against Notre Dame yesterday. Just win it looked like another close loss would happen, the Huskies did what some thought was impossible and beat the Irish. If you missed Randy Edsall’s postgame interview on NBC and Andre Dixon...
Video: Andre Dixon’s Game-Winning 4 Yard Touchdown Run
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UConn Huskies running back Andre Dixon takes it to the house to give UConn a 33-30 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, November 21, 2009.
Video: Randy Edsall’s Emotion Filled Postgame Interview After Win Over Notre Dame
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NBC Sports’ Alex Flanagan interviews an emotional UConn Huskies head coach Randy Edsall after the Huskies 33-30 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, November 21, 2009.
Huskies Run Their Way To Historic 33-30 Win Over Notre Dame
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Ever since the passing of Jasper Howard, the UConn Huskies football team has gone through a gauntlet of emotions.
They played West Virginia close and almost pulled off the upset in their first game since his death losing by four points late in the game. UConn then heads to Miami to...
Paw Prints – The Daily UConn Roundup – 11/21
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It’s game day for the UConn Huskies football team as they are in South Bend, IN to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Game time is 2:30 p.m. and can be seen nationally on NBC. If you missed my game preview, be sure to check that out.
UConn Football links
Huskies size up...
Rut Ro Raggy! Who’s Slutney Going to Bang Now?
9 days ago by
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Over her brief time time in Boston with NESN, Heidi Watney or Slutney as the Twitter world calls her, has been linked to Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, NESN’s John Carter, former Red Sox grounds crew member Paul Williams and just last season Red Sox shortstop Nick Green.
While Watney...
PawSox Skipper Ron Johnson Heading To Boston
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For the last five years, Ron Johnson has been giving the good news of a promotion to the Boston Red Sox.
And now according to Joe McDonald of the the Providence Journal, the Pawtucket Red Sox manager is heading up I-95 to Boston to join Terry Francona’s coaching staff.
While...
Red Sox Claim Manuel Off Waivers From Mariners
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Here is the press release from the Boston Red Sox concerning the waiver claim they made on Robert Manuel of the Seattle Mariners on Friday.
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today claimed right-handed pitcher Robert Manuel off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. The club’s...
UConn Women Stop The Crusaders
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UConn Huskies women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma picked up his 699th career win on Friday night as his Huskies easily took care of the Holy Cross Crusaders 87-34 in front of 2,412 at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass.
With the win, the Huskies move to 3-0 on the young season...
Holy Cartwheels Batman!
10 days ago by
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On ESPN’s Not Top 10 Moments this morning on Sportscenter, the number one highlight this morning was University of Hartford Hawks goalkeeper Nenad Cudic doing cartwheels before a penalty kick. This happened back on November 11th in the semifinals of the America East Men’...
Paw Prints – UConn Huskies (4-5) @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-4) Preview
10 days ago by
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This week:
The UConn Huskies travel to South Bend, IN to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium this Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
Here are the rosters for the Huskies and the Fighting Irish.
The Line/Prediction:
According to Rivals.com, Notre Dame is favored by six...
Paw Prints – The Daily UConn Roundup – 11/20
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It’s game day for the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team as they make the relatively short trip up to the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass to take on the Holy Cross Crusaders. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be broadcast locally here in Connecticut on CPTV...
Lincecum Wins Second Straight NL Cy Young
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Day four of the Baseball Writer’s Association of America Awards continued on Thursday and next up was the National League Cy Young Award.
For the second straight season, the BWAA has chosen everyone’s favorite San Francisco Giants pot smoker Tim Lincecum as their winner of...
Bay Watch: Bay Will Test Free Agent Market
11 days ago by
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When the clock strikes 12:01 a.m. tonight, the phone of Joe Urbon, Jason Bay’s agent, will probably be ringing off the hook.
According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, Bay has turned the intial offer of 4 years, almost $60 million and will test the market. Urbon didn’t rule out...
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