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Roscoe Smith
Position: SF
Rivals: #6 SF, #31 overall
Scout: #6 SF
ESPN: 95/100, #4 SF
Ht: 6'7
Wt: 185 lbs
School: Oak Hill Acad. (Va.)
SHABAZZ! Napier
Position: PG
Rivals: #25 PG, #98 overall
Scout: NR
ESPN: 94/100, #52 (2011)
Ht: 5'10"
Wt: 165 lbs
School: Lawrence Acad. (Mass.)
Jeremy Lamb
Position: SG
Rivals: #17 SG, #68 overall
Scout: #13 SG
ESPN: 91/100, #43 SG
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 170 lbs
School: Norcross (Ga.)
Michael Bradley
Position: PF/C
Rivals: NR
Scout: #15 C (4 stars)
ESPN: 85/100
Ht: 6'9"
Wt: 215 lbs
School: Tyner Acad. (Tenn.)
Tyler Olander
Position: PF
Rivals: NR
Scout: #35 PF
ESPN: 90/100
Ht: 6'8"
Wt: 222 lbs
School: E.O. Smith (Conn.)
Niels Giffey
Position: SF
Rivals: NR
Scout: NR
ESPN: 40/100
Ht: 6'6"
School: Berlin, Germany
Enosch Wolf
Position: C
Rivals: NR
Scout: NR
ESPN: 40/100
Ht: 7'1"
School: Germany
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UConn granted another deadline by NCAA
Well, this is becoming a bit of a pain.
New deadline to report to the NCAA for the Huskies' men's basketball program is Sept. 7.
TheRoundUp 9/2: Oh so close
by Andrew Porter on Sep 2, 2010 10:32 AM EDT
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The Associated Press: Shoemate gets chance to play tailback at UConn
Connecticut tailback D.J. Shoemate still wears his 2009 Rose Bowl championship ring. The junior, who transferred to UConn from Southern California this summer, says he's not trying to show off to any of his new teammates, but instead wears the ring as a reminder of what it takes to become a champion.
Big East predictions: Week 1 - Big East Blog - ESPN
Connecticut 31, Michigan 28: I've been driving -- or at least, riding shotgun -- on the Huskies' bandwagon all offseason. So while the Wolverines' speed scares me ... I'm going with the confidence factor. I'm confident that UConn can run the ball, play fundamentally strong and not get rattled at the Big House ... Huskies on a late field goal. (Aside to Brian Bennett: Don't worry about sitting shotgun, we're happy to drive this bandwagon all the way to the BCS.)
When Wolverines Attack Huskies: A Michigan vs. UConn Football Preview - Maize n Brew
A very well-done preview of this Saturday's matchup, complete with a reverse-jinx pick of UConn winning a close one.
Blogger debate: Michigan vs. Connecticut - Big Ten Blog - ESPN
Connecticut at Michigan is one of the more intriguing opening-week matchups. The Wolverines desperately need to get off to a good start, while UConn has drawn a lot of offseason buzz. Plus, the biggest Big House yet makes its debut. Big Ten blogger Adam Rittenberg and Big East blogger Brian Bennett break it all down.
UConn-Michigan Coverage Map
Here's your TV outlook for Saturday. The west gets the game on ESPN2, but it is on ABC for much of the country's population centers.
SNY Announces Plans For UConn Football Coverage
Passion Play – UConn Football 2010 " UConn Today
Nice promotional clip from the University
Mailbag Question, 9/1: Enosch Wolf and Niels Giffey - UCONN | Men's Basketball
Here's your update on the German Invasion: Niels Giffey is in Storrs and ready to go. Homeland security is holding up Wolf (what can I say, it is tough to get a weapon like him on a plane - pun!) but UConn hopes his situation will be resolved by next week.
UConn benefits from no-call, red card in season opener - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin
The "what-if’s" were plentiful at Joe Morrone Stadium on Wednesday night. Fortunately for the UConn men’s soccer team, two key scenarios played out in its favor in its season-opening 2-0 victory over St. Francis (N.Y.) before 3,163 fans.
Majok's college career, UConn incomplete
by UConnBlog Justin on Sep 1, 2010 4:20 PM EDT
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No one knows for sure why Ater Majok is leaving.
My best guess is that the former Sudanese refugee -- who once nearly bolted to the NBA without ever having played a game in the States -- no longer has the patience to wait around for a payday to send back to his family (which has moved from its home in Egypt back to Sudan, according to the Courant). It's also possible - unlikely, but possible - his departure could somehow be tied to the response the school is set to give to the NCAA's allegations of major recruiting violations.
But for now, at least, it is still a mystery.
What is definite, though, is that Majok's loss will hurt. And much more than most may think.
Statistically, his first season was bad. Terrible, even, especially when considering the hype surrounding his arrival two years ago. After sitting out all of 2008-09, and missing the first semester of 2009-10, Majok finished with averages of 2.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and nearly a turnover per game, while averaging 14.6 minutes of court time. Hardly the debut campaign most had expected from the five-star prospect that, at one point, was a virtual lock for the NBA draft's first round. In fact, his first season was so disappointing, more than a few have begun to toss around Ajou Ajou Deng comparisons - especially in the wake of news of his departure.
But just as recruiting and draft analysts were a bit ahead of themselves in predicting big things for Majok, so too are those willing to label the 6-foot-11 forward a bust.
Majok officially done at UConn
by UConnBlog Justin on Sep 1, 2010 1:51 PM EDT
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The university issued the short-and-bitter announcement this afternoon:
Ater Majok (Sydney, Australia) has withdrawn from the University of Connecticut and is no longer a member of the men's basketball program.
Majok played in 26 games in 2009-10 as a freshman, averaging 2.3 points and 3.0 rebounds.
No reason was given, but the Courant's Mike Anthony chimes in with his best guess:
There are all kinds of rumors flying as to why. Whether there's more to it or not, I'm mostly hearing that Majok, 23, came to realize that his basketball future was not in the United States. He'll probably play pro ball in Australia, maybe pull down $50,000-100,000 a year. That's my guess, anyway.
More to come ...
Listen as Kevin Meacham previews UConn
Our own Kevin Meacham dropped by The Michigan Man Podcast to break down the Huskies and the upcoming season. Hit the link at the top of the post to check it out.
TheRoundUp 9/1: Almost there
by Andrew Porter on Sep 1, 2010 10:07 AM EDT
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The Day - Lloyd is UConn's man in the middle again | News from southeastern Connecticut
Thanks to some good old-fashioned values - hard work and determination - Lloyd is a major player for UConn again, despite being only 10 months removed from major surgery to repair the torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee.
Frazer looking forward to season opener in Michigan
In many ways, he’s already proven himself as a viable BCS quarterback. But on Saturday, he’ll get a unique opportunity to revalidate himself. Coming out of Mechanicsburg (Pa.) High, where USA Today ranked him the 12th-best recruit in the country, Frazer’s top two college choices were Notre Dame and Michigan.
Not just an opener at The Big House- The New Haven Register - Serving New Haven, Connecticut
UConn has never had an opening game like this and certainly not one that can set the tenor for an entire season as this can. UConn is trying to build a football tradition on the fly, and much like the Huskies’ win at Notre Dame at the tail end of 2009, Saturday’s game grabs the type of national attention to which the program aspires.
Breaking down the Wolverines, position-by-position - The Detroit News
University of Connecticut Official Athletic Site - UConn Huskies
You can check out the full half-hour video of Randy Edsall's press conference yesterday.
Tina Charles of Connecticut Sun is unanimous pick as WNBA rookie of the year - ESPN
Tina Charles has added WNBA rookie of the year to her impressive list of 2010 accomplishments.
UConn's Doty has successful knee surgery The Republican-American
UConn junior guard Caroline Doty underwent successful surgery to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee Tuesday at the UConn Health Center in Farmington, and according to her father, she will be back in the training room by Thursday.
Mo Harkless finds new home
Guess it's time to call off the Harkless Watch. According to the NY Post's Lenn Robbins, the New York swingman is staying home to play for St. John's and Steve Lavin's hair.
TheRoundUp 8/31: Bring on September
by Andrew Porter on Aug 31, 2010 9:37 AM EDT
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With Eyes On Big House, Clean Things Up At Home - Courant.com
Jeff Jacobs takes a long look at the moral compass of UConn athletics, specifically the basketball program and its expected announcement of sanctions. Not for nothing, but he says this about the Majok situation: "I'd be lying if I said there weren't some whispers, but I'd be less than truthful if I didn't tell you a UConn source insists Majok's leaving on his own and it's not tied to any investigation."
Big East season predictions - College Football Nation Blog - ESPN
Pitt is picked to win, but UConn gets this consolation prize: "A strong season by UConn wouldn't surprise anyone who follows this blog or the Big East in general. Still, there are a lot of people who don't know much about the Huskies, and Randy Edsall's team could very well win the league's BCS bid for the first time. Remember that UConn gets West Virginia, Pitt and Cincinnati at home this season."
Final takes: Rich Rodriguez's last stand - Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo! Sports
At this point, you could fill a book with the petty barbs, divisions and mini-scandals surrounding Rich Rodriguez from the day he showed up in Ann Arbor in 2007 to reignite a decaying program. But the basic story of his tenure as it enters its third year hasn't changed: Nothing good has happened for Rodriguez or Michigan since he was hired. All news since December 2007 has been bad news.
Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez talks quarterbacks, preparing for UConn and redshirting - AnnArbor.com
Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez acknowledged Monday he has a definite idea who will start at quarterback for the Wolverines on Saturday against UConn. But during his first weekly press conference of the regular season, Rodriguez remained mysterious about just who would begin the game under center. One thing is clear: Tate Forcier, Denard Robinson and Devin Gardner all are in the mix.
Big East Notebook: Pitt Opens At Utah - Courant.com
College Football 2010: Seven Unranked Teams Who Could Crash BCS Party | Bleacher Report
UConn is another Big East team with the potential to surprise this season. The Huskies will get a good test of where they stand when they enter the Big House on Saturday to take on Michigan.
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Big East Conference Standings
(updated 1.3.2010 at 2:55 AM EST)
| Conf | Overall | |||
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| W | L | W | L | |
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 7 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 5 | 2 | 10 | 3 |
West Virginia Mountaineers
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5 | 2 | 9 | 4 |
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights
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3 | 4 | 9 | 4 |
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Connecticut Huskies
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3 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| South Florida Bulls | 3 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
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Syracuse Orange
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1 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
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Louisville Cardinals
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1 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
Huskies Football Schedule
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Michigan
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Sat 09/04 | 3:30 PM EDT |
| Texas Southern | Sat 09/11 | 12:00 PM EDT |
| @ Temple | Sat 09/18 | 12:00 PM EDT |
| Buffalo | Sat 09/25 | TBA |
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Vanderbilt
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Sat 10/02 | TBA |
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Rutgers
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Fri 10/08 | 7:30 PM EDT |
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Louisville
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Sat 10/23 | TBA |
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West Virginia
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Fri 10/29 | 8:00 PM EDT |
| Pittsburgh | Thu 11/11 | 7:30 PM EST |
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Syracuse
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Sat 11/20 | TBA |
| Cincinnati | Sat 11/27 | TBA |
| @ South Florida | Sat 12/04 | TBA |
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