UConn reaches ninth consecutive Final Four; Oregon St., Syracuse, Washington become first-timers

NCAA Women’s Basketball

Even before the University of Tennessee‘s Pat Summit retired from coaching the Lady Vols, Geno Auriemma and his University of Connecticut Huskies have dominated the competition. Earlier this week after their Sweet 16 win, Auriemma commented about this tweet by Boston Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy:

UConn Women beat Miss St. 98-38 in NCAA tourney. Hate to punish them for being…

UConn reaches ninth consecutive Final Four; Oregon St., Syracuse, Washington become first-timers

NCAA Women’s Basketball Even before the University of Tennessee‘s Pat Summit retired from coaching the Lady Vols, Geno Auriemma and his University of Connecticut Huskies have dominated the competition. Earlier this week after their Sweet 16 win, Auriemma commented about this tweet by Boston Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy: UConn Women beat Miss St. 98-38 in NCAA tourney. Hate to punish them for being…

UConn Coach Kevin Ollie Dismisses NBA Rumors

NCAA BASKETBALL

    The rumors surrounding UConn coach Kevin Ollie joining the NBA have been in full force the last few years.  The rumors resurfaced the last two weeks with Ollie being a candidate for the Oklahoma City Thunder job replacing Scott Brooks. Ollie made a statement through the school’s release saying, “I have no plans on leaving UConn or pursuing other opportunities.  I am proud and…

OKC May Hire UConn Coach Kevin Ollie

NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder are seriously considering hiring UConn coach Kevin Ollie to fill Scott Brook‘s position.

Despite the fact that UConn missed the NCAA tournament this year, as an assistant coach Ollie helped lead the Huskies to a record 11 postseason wins.

The biggest reason why Ollie’s name has come up as a front runner for taking over for Brooks is his connection to Kevin Durant.

Ollie…

Eagles Hosting UConn’s Byron Jones

NFL

The Philadelphia Eagleshave the 20th pick in this year NFL draft, and are in need of a defensive back that can step in immediately on day one.  According to reports, the Eagles for the second straight week in a row, have their eyes set on Uconn’s defensive back Byron Jones.  Jones shocked many with his uncanny jumping ability, when he shattered the broad jump at the NFL Combine in February. …

UConn Women Beats ND and Wins 10th National Title

NCAA Women’s Basketball

  The UConn Women’s basketball team proved once again they are the best in college basketball.  This one was very special for UConn and coach Geno Auriemma.  UConn beat Notre Dame in the National Championship, 63-53 to win its third straight title.  This victory was special because it was UConn’s 10th NCAA Tournament title.  Coach Auriemma ties UCLA great John Woodenwith…

UConn’s Indiana Boycott is a Go!

NCAA/College Basketball UConn’s Indiana Boycott is a Go! Coach & staff stand their ground on controversial law!

So UConn is in The Final Four, which is in Indianapolis…UConn is NOT GOING to The Final Four, which is in Indianapolis, as head coach Kevin Ollieis sticking to his guns, following an executive order banning all state sponsored travel to Indiana. The motion, which was put into play by…