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Weekly Rewind
The latest UConn athletics news
From The UConn Blog:
The last undefeated @BIGEASTWBB team pic.twitter.com/IZbxrWKPI1
— UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB) December 23, 2020
- Andre Jackson to miss time after breaking wrist, UConn men’s basketball staying on campus over winter break, and scheduling updates for Hurley’s Huskies
- National Signing Day brings UConn football’s 2021 class into focus
- UConn men’s hockey loses tight game to No. 15 UMass Lowell then blown out by No. 10 UMass during forgettable weekend for Huskies
- Breaking down how UConn women’s basketball has fared so far plus a holiday wishlist for the Huskies in 2021
- Fresh takes on UConn basketball from The UConn Pod and Chasing Perfection
From Other Sources:
- UConn student-athletes contracting coronavirus at alarming rate:
New: 110 of UConn’s 758 COVID-19 cases among students this semester came from athletes.
— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) December 22, 2020
That means nearly 1 in 5 athletes tested positive for COVID-19 — three times the infection rate for non-athlete students https://t.co/kjaAu0sGfQ
- In-depth analysis of UConn men’s basketball’s defensive strategy v. Creighton
- Val Ackerman, Big East happy to have Huskies back home
- UConn soccer lands national high school player of the year, Scott Testori
- Envisioning March Madness in a one-city bubble
- UConn named women’s college basketball Team of the Week
U Gotta See This
Video highlights
A special gift for your eyes and ears:
Merry Christmas UConn Nation pic.twitter.com/0G1w9su10K
— 860 Productions (@860_media) December 25, 2020
UConn, Great Pic
Photos of UConn’s finest
These three gave Nova a nightmare before Christmas:
Coach’s Corner
Find out what UConn coaches are up to on and off the court
- Geno had plenty to say after his team’s win over the Wildcats:
- Coach Hurley shares his thoughts on today’s Big East, sets expectations for March Madness with COVID-19 cloud looming
- Get to know UConn baseball’s fearless leader, Jim Penders
- Coach Edsall loves to put the pride of UConn football in the spotlight:
Let’s go @UConnFootball Alums. Make an impact today in the @NFL. #BleedBlue #BlockC ⚪️ ⚪️ ⚪️ ⚪️ ⚪️ ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/EBx4O6CUir
— Randy Edsall (@RandyEdsall) December 27, 2020
Big League Buzz
Catch up on former UConn players working across the sports world
- Richard Hamilton, Swin Cash on ballot for basketball hall of fame, with Rip joining some familiar faces on the men’s side:
There’s plenty of legends to choose from for this year’s basketball HOF class
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) December 22, 2020
Which nominees do you think should get in? pic.twitter.com/EOhBbApsOf
- Tina Charles praises Maya Moore for inspirational impact
- Kemba Walker’s injury keeps him sidelined while his wardrobe drums up drama
- Though she may not have been an athlete while in Storrs, this proud UConn alum is making her name well known in the wide world of sports:
We spoke with @espn anchor @MollyQerim about growing up in Connecticut, hosting 2 hours of live TV every day and what she has in common with Babe Ruth and Muhammad Ali.@UConn @QuinnipiacUhttps://t.co/7zGxfC53jo
— Connecticut Magazine (@connecticutmag) November 19, 2020
Happy Howlidays
Enjoy Huskies-themed holiday fun!
- If you want world-class sledding, you go to Horsebarn Hill:
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the #IceBus
— UConn Men's Hockey (@UConnMHOC) December 25, 2020
⛄️ pic.twitter.com/r4U61HZKV7
- Jonathan XIV tries his best to steal the show:
Happy Holidays from the Huskies! pic.twitter.com/fze6BSrSE6
— UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB) December 23, 2020
- Having the Huskies back in the Big East is the greatest gift of all:
Merry Christmas, UConn Nation‼️
— UConn Men's Basketball (@UConnMBB) December 25, 2020
From our UConn Basketball family to yours#ThisIsUConn | #PullTheSled pic.twitter.com/VEsiBs7t7G
Cause We Care
Learn about non-profits and causes worthy of UConn Nation’s support
Saying that it’s been a difficult week for the family of future UConn QB Tyler Phommachanh would be a drastic understatement. Only one day after the passing of their beloved grandma, Tyler and his family lost their home and all their belongings in a tragic fire. Out of a desire to help these cherished members of the Stratford community overcome this devastating occurrence, their loved ones and neighbors have formed a GoFundMe page.
CLICK HERE to make a donation to Phommachanhs and help them gets back on their feet after suffering so much loss during the holidays.
Final Play
A parting sentiment from The Fast Break team
One last clip of Geno telling us how he really feels about his team’s defense:
Halftime interview Geno >>>>> pic.twitter.com/XViCDZiKqd
— UConn Videos (@SNYUConn) December 23, 2020
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