One of things that myself along with Desmond Conner of the Hartford Courant and the other beat writers noticed during spring practice was how different the UConn Huskies football players looked. And by different, I mean slimmed down, toned and some a little more jacked up since we last saw them.

That’s all thanks to UConn director of strength and conditioning Matt Balis whom UConn football coach Bob Diaco has called the best in the country.

Right now, the UConn football players are working out with Balis twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for two hours starting around 5:45-6 a.m. In the video below, Balis talks about what they are doing as far as the strength and conditioning are concerned.