Spring Break
Donald Thomas doesn't remember how it all happened. It all came so fast. Two years ago, Thomas stepped onto the UConn practice field for walk-on on try outs, simply looking for a chance to be part of a team again and improve his chances of getting into law school. (0) comments
Although it came two round later than most expected, UConn cornerback/kick returner Tyvon Branch was selected by the Oakland Raiders with the first pick in the fourth round (100 overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. Branch's selection is the second highest for a UConn player in the modern era of the draft. (0) comments
Hasheem Thabeet is staying in Storrs. The 7-foot-3 sophomore has decided to not to declare for the NBA Draft and will return for his junior season at UConn. "I am excited about the opportunity to stay at UConn and continue the mission that we started this season," Thabeet said. (0) comments
The last time the baseball team won the Big East Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament (1994), head coach Jim Penders was a co-captain. With just nine games left this season against Big East opponents, 13 overall, to determine the fate of the 2008 season the Huskies plunge into their final stretch with a three-game series against West Virginia tonight at 7 :05 p. (0) comments
With doubleheaders on tap in DePaul and Notre Dame this weekend, the softball team has the top of the conference standings in its sights. UConn is currently alone in second in the Big East with a mark of 11-3 in the conference, two games back of South Florida. (0) comments
With the Big East Championship meet beginning May 2nd, head track Coaches Greg Roy and Bill Morgan will be faced with the challenge of getting their team rest while also keeping them sharp over the next week. "We are cutting back on the heavy training this week in anticipation of the Big East," Roy said. (0) comments
Phones are constantly ringing in front offices throughout the NFL around draft time, but this year there seems to be an increased flurry of activity and discussions as Saturday approaches. Rumors involving draft picks for draft picks or picks for players are being argued back and forth and haggled by general managers. (0) comments