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Weekly Rewind
The latest UConn athletics news
From The UConn Blog:
- Big Ten, ACC schedule changes may force UConn football to revisit 2020 slate
- UConn’s first wave of COVID-19 testing yields zero positive results
- Q & A with our SB Nation counterparts on Marquette men’s basketball
- UConn women’s basketball postpones series with Cal, Oklahoma, and Texas
- Find out what Hurley’s Huskies can expect from the Red Storm this season
- UConn men’s basketball lures strength and conditioning guru from Cincinnati
From Other Sources:
- See how UConn men’s basketball stacks up in SI’s Big East power rankings
- UConn football targeting Class of 2021 CB Ore Adeyi out of the Lonestar State
- UConn women’s rowing ponders whether Title IX can save the program
- RJ Cole intends to make the most of his long-awaited time in a UConn uniform
- UConn soccer player who lost scholarship over middle finger faux pas appealing verdict
U Gotta See This
Video recommendations
- If you’re a fan of UConn baseball and The Office, you’ll love this:
- Pardon The Interruption reminding us that BC is trash:
This PTI segment about UConn joining the @BIGEAST was great. And amazing to watch them hate on Boston college pic.twitter.com/CMJZHjyqr0
— Aj (@uconnfan2021) July 5, 2020
UConn, Great Pic
Photos of UConn’s finest
We’re lucky to have these high-character coaches leading our proud programs:
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Big League Buzz
Catch up on former UConn players working across the sports world
With professional sports gradually returning, here’s an extended Big League Buzz with this week’s major storylines involving UConn alumni:
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- After overcoming a devastating injury, Breanna Stewart is ready to retake the court when the WNBA season begins. Speaking of devastating, here’s what she had to say in response to Kelly Loeffler’s tone-deaf commentary:
How is she still a owner? Bye Kelly. Keep that negative energy out of our league. https://t.co/S9s8yhiC0z
— Breanna Stewart (@breannastewart) July 7, 2020
- UConn football products have made their presence known in the pros:
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- Maya Moore dishes on UConn women’s basketball and how proud she is of former Huskies joining her in the fight for social justice reform:
Asked @MooreMaya on a call last week about the @UConnWBB legacy, not just with level of play, but also as current & former players like herself have been so active in social justice reform. Her answer: pic.twitter.com/tvZ8I3EvAU
— Maria Marino (@mariacmarino) July 6, 2020
- Without question, Rip wore it best.
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Memory Lane
Revisiting the history of UConn sports
- Kemba and Shabazz highlight Andy Katz’ Top 10 list of college ballers this decade:
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- Read up on the rich history of former UConn basketball players and famous shoe brands
- A fun one to click on the quote-tweets:
Describe your favorite UConn Men’s Basketball moment in the most boring way possible.
— UConn Men's Basketball (@UConnMBB) July 9, 2020
- Relive top moments from the 2000-01 UConn women’s basketball season
- We’re very much liking the direction this thread is heading:
Now do both in the same year https://t.co/uoNLPhFEN5
— Storrs South (@UConn6thBorough) July 9, 2020
Weekly Fancast
Once UConn sports return, we’ll provide info for the week’s upcoming games in this space. Until then, enjoy some classic recommendations from the vault.
On August 30, 2003, UConn football welcomed Indiana University to town for the first-ever game at Rentschler Field. CLICK HERE for a full breakdown of UConn’s 34-10 victory and check out this highlight of RB Terry Caulley fighting for a huge gain:
Cause We Care:
Learn about non-profits and charitable causes benefiting the great people of Connecticut
This week, we’re putting the spotlight on BE The Change, a new organization whose mission is to create a “conference-wide advocacy platform that will enable BIG EAST stakeholders to engage on a wide range of contemporary racial and social justice issues.” CLICK HERE to learn more about this worthy cause and find out how you can help #BETheChange!
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Final Play
A parting sentiment from The Fast Break team
Please abide by Geno’s wishes and show some respect by wearing a mask:
#ConnecticutRespect with @UConnWBB Coach Geno Auriemma@UConn @UConnHuskies pic.twitter.com/bW2kaIv1JA
— Governor Ned Lamont (@GovNedLamont) July 2, 2020
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