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It's game day for the UConn Huskies men's basketball team as they'll host the Cincinnati Bearcats in their XL Center finale. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. You can also watch the game on WatchESPN. You can also listen on the IMG/UConn Radio Network.

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UConn Men's Basketball links

Huskies Need Boatright to ‘Get Well Soon;’ Notes and Quotes from Practice [dom amore – hartford courant]

Dom answered a question in his mailbag [dom amore – hartford courant]

Kevin Ollie, Ryan Boatright Feel UConn Will Bounce Back Thursday Night vs. Cincinnati [david borges – new haven register]

Notes/Quotes from Feb. 20: “I wasn’t Ryan Boatright that game.” [kevin duffy – ct post]

Ollie talks Huskies, Bearcats, etc. (video) [gavin keefe – the day]

Preview: Cincinnati at UConn [lee lewis – republican-american]

‘Cats and Dogs living together…mass hysteria’ [neill ostrout – journal inquirer]

Bouncing back: Napier, Boatright shoulder the load [john silver – snyuconn.com]

Huskies Take On Bearcats In XL Center Finale [uconnhuskies.com]

Boatright plans to turn it around vs. Cincinnati [ct post]

Boatright, Napier Know They Need To Improve [hartford courant]

Huskies brace for game with Cincinnati [new haven register]

UConn backcourt took loss to Villanova to heart [the day]

UConn Women's Basketball links

UConn hopes Doty can turn back time [carl adamec – snyuconn.com]

Huskies Looking For Change In Aftermath Of Loss To Baylor [rich elliott – ct post]

Chong Scores 30, Ricci Wins 350th As Ossining Rolls Into Semis [rich elliott – ct post]

'Did Pat Eat Geno Yet?' And Other Lines From Pat Summitt's Book [hartford courant]

UConn Football links

DC answered a few questions in his mailbag [desmond conner – hartford courant]

Big East 2012 Top 25 countdown: No. 4 Trevardo Williams [matt fortuna – espn.com]

NFL combine underway [jim fuller – new haven register]

Dwayne Gratz Hopes To Make Noise At NFL Scouting Combine [hartford courant]

Other UConn related links

Hugh Greer and Katie Woods Inducted Into Inaugural South Windsor High Hall of Fame [uconnhuskies.com]

W. Tennis. Women's Tennis Downs Bryant, 6-1 [uconnhuskies.com]

Baseball. Pitcher Profile: Stephen Catalina [uconnhuskies.com]

M. Ice Hockey. Huskies Travel To West Point For Two Game Set vs. Army [uconnhuskies.com]

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This afternoon, the Boston Red Sox will get a look at some new pitchers instead of their own. They may be college pitchers but it's better than nothing as they get ready to kickoff their Grapefruit League schedule on Saturday.

There is no radio or tv coverage for the game and each game will be seven innings.

Here's the lineup for the Red Sox against the Northeastern Huskies (1:35 p.m.).

1. Jacoby Ellsbury	CF
2. Dustin Pedroia	2B
3. Shane Victorino	RF
4. Jonny Gomes	LF
5. Jarrod Saltalamacchia	DH
6. Will Middlebrooks	3B
7. Stephen Drew	SS
8. Lyle Overbay	1B
9. David Ross	SS
Joel Hanrahan	SP

Hanrahan will be followed by RHP Daniel Bard, LHP Andrew Miller, RHP Alex Wilson, RHP Clayton Mortensen, RHP Pedro Beato, RHP Anthony Carter.

To see the lineup for the game against the Boston College Eagles, please click on the continue reading button below if you're on the home page.

Here are the lineups for the game against the Boston College Eagles (4 p.m.)

1. Justin Henry	RF
2. Brock Holt	SS
3. Jackie Bradley, Jr.	CF
4. Mauro Gomez	1B
5. Jeremy Hazelbaker	LF
6. Xander Bogaerts	3B
7. Jonathan Diaz	2B
8. Daniel Butler	C
9. David Renfroe	DH
Koji Uehara	SP

Uehara will be followed by RHP Andrew Bailey, RHP Oscar Villarreal, RHP Terry Doyle, RHP, Jose De La Torre, RHP Junichi Tazawa.

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If you live in Connecticut like I do, there's always a big discussion to whom are the top paid employees in the state. And every year, it always comes down to UConn Huskies basketball coaches (men's and women's) and football coach.

In 2012, it was no different as former UConn men's coach Jim Calhoun, UConn women's coach Geno Auriemma and UConn football coach Paul Pasqualoni topped the list.

Calhoun made $2,865,769 while Auriemma made $1,829,052. Pasqualoni checked in at third in the list at $1,613, 920.

While those three are all technically state employees, not one cent of their salaries actually comes from the taxes of the people of the state of Connecticut. Nor does come from the tuition of the students.

According to their contracts, the money comes from the following:

The Division of Athletics at the University of Connecticut is an Auxiliary Service Fund entity and the sources of revenue include: gate receipts, private fundraising, corporate partnerships, television/radio rights, BIG EAST Conference revenues and NCAA revenues.

And folks that's what pays their salaries.

So while the economy may be a little rough in Connecticut, rest assured your tax dollars are not being used. Nor is your child's tuition at UConn.

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In the past, we've listed the Boston Red Sox prospects from Keith Law's Top 100 prospects and MLB.com's Top 100 prospects.

Now, Baseball America has released its 2013 Top 100 Prospects list and amongst it we find five members of the Red Sox on the list.

They are Xander Bogaerts (No. 3), Jackie Bradley, Jr. (No. 31), Matt Barnes (No. 39), Allen Webster (No. 49) and Henry Owens (No. 91).

Here's what they have to say about Bogaerts:

Scouting Report: Bogaerts has the offensive potential to be an all-star at any position, and that position just might be shortstop. He's a confident, strong hitter who doesn't muscle up to tap into his plus-plus raw power. He has an easy swing with plenty of bat speed, and he does a nice job of keeping his weight back and using the entire field. Despite his youth, he has a feel for making in-game adjustments. He improved his selectivity in 2012, though he still expands the strike zone at times. While that flaw doesn't hurt him much because he still makes hard contact on balls off the plate, the Red Sox want him to draw more walks. His walk rate was acceptable at high Class A Salem (43 in 104 games), but he drew just one free pass in 23 Double-A contests. Though scouts look at Bogaerts' 6-foot-3 frame and wonder if he'll outgrow shortstop, he has good actions at the position and could stay there longer than expected. His plus arm isn't a question and he played more under control on defense in 2012. He made just 21 errors in 119 games, after making 26 in 72 games the year before, boosting his fielding percentage from .924 to .959. He's an average runner who's not quite as quick as a typical shortstop, but he still exhibits solid range. He's athletic and has good body control for his size. If Bogaerts has to move, he'd profile best at third base or right field. Along with his considerable tools, he draws praise for his intelligence and work ethic.

The Future: Bogaerts likely will open 2013 in Double-A to focus on his plate discipline, but Boston has had a hard time holding him back. He easily could hit his way to Triple-A Pawtucket before he turns 21. The Red Sox don't have a clear starter at shortstop, so it's not out of the question that he could put himself in the major league mix before the end of the season. More realistically, Bogaerts will make his Boston debut in 2014. Whether he does so at shortstop likely depends on how much slick-fielding Jose Iglesias shows at the plate between now and then.

To see what they have to say about Bradley, Jr., Barnes, Webster and Owens, please click on the continue reading button below if you're on the home page.

Here's what they have to say about Bradley:

Scouting Report: Bradley is an outstanding center fielder who can run down almost any ball, thanks to his quickness and instincts, and he has a plus arm as a bonus. An on-base machine with quick hands, Bradley works deep counts and sprays line drives to all fields. He has enough power to hit 10-15 homers annually, though it can make him too pull-conscious at times. He's an average runner whose speed plays up on the basepaths. The Red Sox love his competitive makeup, which sparked consecutive national championships at South Carolina.

The Future: Ticketed for Triple-A to start 2013, Bradley has no major adjustments to make. He's a better center fielder than Jacoby Ellsbury, who becomes a free agent after 2013.

Here's what they have to say about Barnes:

Scouting Report: Barnes pitches aggressively with his swing-and-miss fastball. He effortlessly throws heaters with riding life, usually sitting at 93-95 mph and topping out at 98. The Red Sox had him scrap a slider he started to fiddle with in college and had him focus on throwing his hard curveball, a plus downer at times. Barnes is learning the need for a changeup, which he throws a bit too hard in the upper 80s but sells well with his arm speed. He's not afraid to throw strikes or pitch inside.

The Future: If Barnes can refine his secondary pitches, he can become a No. 2 or 3 starter. After easing him into pro ball with 120 innings, Boston will turn him loose in 2013. He'll start in Double-A and could push for a spot in the big league rotation by the end of the season.

Here's what they have to say about Webster:

Scouting Report: Webster turns bats into kindling and generates groundballs with a 92-95 mph fastball that peaks at 97 but is most notable for its late sink and armside run. In 2012, he ranked fourth in the minors in home run rate (0.1 per nine innings). His changeup can be just as devastating with its fade and sink. His mid-80s slider lacks consistency but has the makings of a third plus offering. Webster's pitches move so much that he can struggle to command them, and he gets hit when he falls behind in the count. Scouts also pointed out Webster tends to fall into predictable pitch patterns.

The Future: Some scouts prefer him to Matt Barnes because he has a deeper repertoire, though Webster still must learn to harness his stuff. A potential No. 2 or 3 starter, he's ready to graduate to Triple-A and could make his major league debut in 2013.

Here's what they have to say about Owens:

Scouting Report: Owens is a rare lefthander who can get swings and misses with three different pitches. His fastball has mostly average velocity and life, ranging from 88-94 mph, but plays up because his tall body and long limbs give him deceptive angle and plane. He has advanced feel for his plus changeup and an average breaking ball. He varies his breaker, using a loopy 67-72 mph curveball early in counts for strikes and a 78-81 mph slurve to put hitters away. While Owens' lanky frame gives him plenty of room to add strength, he won't require more power to succeed. His control is better than his average of 4.2 walks per nine innings would indicate, but his command needs refinement. He's athletic and repeats his delivery well.

The Future: Owens is further away than Matt Barnes or Allen Webster but may have more upside. He'll head to high Class A in 2013 and should advance quickly as soon as he starts to locate his pitches with more precision.

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In the past as we've been going over the top 2013 prospects in baseball, we've kept an eye out for players with ties to the UConn Huskies Baseball team.

We've seen three players, Mike Olt, Matt Barnes and George Springer appear in Keith Law's 2013 top prospects and MLB.com's 2013 top prospects.

Now Baseball America has released their top 100 prospects and those same three players appear on the list.

Olt comes in at No. 22 while Springer comes in at No. 37. Barnes rounds out the list at No. 40.

To see what Baseball America has to say about Olt, Springer and Barnes, please click on the continue reading button below if you're on the home page.

Here's what they have to say about Olt:

Scouting Report: With plus raw power and strong hitting approach, Olt is a threat to go deep anytime he steps to the plate. He works deep counts and piles up both walks and strikeouts, so his average will settle in the .260-.270 range. Pitchers have had success exploiting the length in his swing by attacking him with high fastballs, and he continues to work to identify and stay back on breaking balls. Scouts say Olt is a joy to watch defensively, owing to his agility and ability to make throws from any angle. He's a well below-average runner.

The Future: Like Profar, Olt has advanced rapidly thanks to his tools, work ethic and mental toughness. He's blocked in Texas by Adrian Beltre, so a shift to first base or an outfield corner could be in the works. A potential all-star, he could open 2013 in the big league lineup or get a couple of months in Triple-A.

Here's what they have to say about Springer:

Scouting Report: Springer is a true power-speed threat. His strong, quick hands generate tremendous whip and bat speed, giving him power to all fields. He doesn't have to cheat to drive the ball, but he does leak out with his front side at times, leading to strikeouts. He tends to play too fast, though scouts think he'll adjust with experience. Springer's above-average speed plays well on the bases and in center field, and managers rated him the Cal League's top defensive outfielder. His arm is above-average as well. His energy is infectious, and the Astros credit him with helping Delino DeShields Jr. play harder after rooming with him in instructional league and spring training.

The Future: If Springer can make more consistent contact, he'll be a five-tool player. Whether he sticks in center field or shifts to right will depend in part on how other players fall into place. He'll return to Double-A to start 2013 and could hit his way to the majors before season's end.

Here's what they have to say about Barnes:

Scouting Report: Barnes pitches aggressively with his swing-and-miss fastball. He effortlessly throws heaters with riding life, usually sitting at 93-95 mph and topping out at 98. The Red Sox had him scrap a slider he started to fiddle with in college and had him focus on throwing his hard curveball, a plus downer at times. Barnes is learning the need for a changeup, which he throws a bit too hard in the upper 80s but sells well with his arm speed. He's not afraid to throw strikes or pitch inside.

The Future: If Barnes can refine his secondary pitches, he can become a No. 2 or 3 starter. After easing him into pro ball with 120 innings, Boston will turn him loose in 2013. He'll start in Double-A and could push for a spot in the big league rotation by the end of the season.

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