After talking with Tom Caron and Peter Gammons on the NESN Live set at Fenway South, Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz took his turn in the Jordan’s Shootout.
Previous contestants:
Jarrod Saltalamacchia Jordan’s Shootout
Clay Buchholz Jordan’s Shootout
Kevin Youkilis Jordan’s Shootout
Carl Crawford Jordan’s Shootout
Kelly Shoppach Jordan’s Shootout
Dustin Pedroia Jordan’s Shootout
Darnell McDonald Jordan’s Shootout
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Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz stopped by the NESN Live set at Fenway South on Friday night to talk with Tom Caron and Peter Gammons.
In the interview, the trio talked about how Big Papi is 20 pounds lighter this year and how he feels as though he’s an underdog this season among other things.
To watch part two of the interview, click on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.
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With the nation’s eyes on Storrs, CT tomorrow with ESPN’s College GameDay in the house, the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team wants you to show some good sportsmanship.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=unOqWIVN8Ag?rel=0
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HARTFORD, February 24, 2012: Whalers Sports & Entertainment president and COO Howard Baldwin, Jr. announced today that the faceoff time for the Connecticut Whale’s home game Sunday, April 1 vs. the Providence Bruins at the XL Center has been changed to 2:00 PM.
The game was originally scheduled to be a 3:00 PM start.
Tickets to that game, all 2011-12 Whale home games, are on sale now at the Public Power Ticket Office at the XL Center, as well as on-line at www.ctwhale.com and through TicketMaster Charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.
Save on your tickets, and get the best seats, with a ticket plan for the Whale’s 2011-12 AHL campaign, which are on sale now. For information on season seats and mini plans, visit www.ctwhale.com, or call the CT Whale ticket office at (860) 728-3366 to talk with an account executive today.
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With some time off for the weekend due to the NBA All-Star festivities, former UConn Huskies men’s basketball player and current Memphis Grizzlies small forward Rudy Gay will be heading back to Storrs. The reason?
He’ll be inducted into the “Huskies of Honor”. According to Kyle Muncy of UConn, Ben Gordon and Caron Butler will be honored next year.
Here’s the release from UConn:
STORRS, Conn. – Former University of Connecticut men’s basketball standout Rudy Gay will be inducted into the “Huskies of Honor” at the men’s basketball game vs. Syracuse on Saturday. The “Huskies of Honor” program began during the 2006-07 season and pays tribute in Gampel Pavilion to the top players, coaches and contributors in UConn men’s and women’s basketball history.
Gay is one of the most decorated players in UConn basketball history. He was a First Team All-American and All-BIG EAST performer in 2005-06, as well as the BIG EAST and National Freshman of the Year in 2004-05. He is currently in his sixth season in the NBA as a member of the Memphis Grizzlies.
As a sophomore in 2005-06, he was named First Team All-American by the NABC and the Rupp Award and one of four finalists for the Naismith National Player of the Year Award. He was named a Second Team All-American by the Associated Press, USBWA and ESPN.com. Gay earned All-BIG EAST, All-NABC and All-USBWA All-District First Teams. He was named to the NCAA Washington, D.C. Regional All-Tournament team as the Huskies advanced to the Elite Eight.
As a freshman in 2004-2005, he was named the National Freshman of the Year by The Sporting News, the BIG EAST Rookie of the Year and a unanimous All-Rookie Team selection.
The addition of Gay to the “Huskies of Honor” induction list increases the total number of UConn men’s basketball honorees to 21.
Players (17): Walt Dropo, Vin Yokabaskas, Art Quimby, Toby Kimball, Wes Bialosuknia, Tony Hanson, Corny Thompson, Clifford Robinson, Chris Smith, Donyell Marshall, Ray Allen, Richard Hamilton, Emeka Okafor, Kemba Walker, Worthy Patterson, Bill Corley, Rudy Gay.
Coaches (3): Hugh Greer, Dee Rowe, Jim Calhoun.
Contributors (1): John Toner-Director of Athletics.
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Photo credit: AP Photo
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UConn Men’s Basketball links
Jim Calhoun At Home … Surprisingly Calm, Collected [Dom Amore – Hartford Courant]
What is the loudest you’ve ever heard Gampel Pavilion? [The UConn Blog]
Manchester Girls Basketball Player Keirstyn Schumpert (DeAndre Daniels sister) Diagnosed With Tumor [Hartford Courant]
Autism Is Jim Calhoun’s Biggest Opponent [Hartford Courant]
UConn Women’s Basketball links
Geno Auriemma Talks About His Future [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]
Faris Likes Huskies’ Response Post-S.J. John’s, Not The Turnovers [Rich Elliott – CT Post]
Team USA Exhibition Schedule Announced [Rich Elliott – CT Post]
Geno talks about parity [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]
UConn recruit honored [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]
Auriemma Ponders His Next Contract [Hartford Courant]
UConn Football links
Big East position rankings: DB [Andrea Adelson – ESPN.com]
UConn: From The NFL Combine [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]
Dave Teggart Hopes To Impress At NFL Combine [Hartford Courant]
Other UConn related links
Baseball. Baseball Set for Cougar Invitational [UConnHuskies.com]
M. Ice Hockey. Huskies To Close Out Regular Season With Pair Against AIC [UConnHuskies.com]
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After taking his turn talking to Tom Caron and Peter Gammons on the NESN Live set at Fenway South on Thursday night, Boston Red Sox outfielder Darnell McDonald took his turn in the Jordan’s Shootout.
Previous contestants:
Jarrod Saltalamacchia Jordan’s Shootout
Clay Buchholz Jordan’s Shootout
Kevin Youkilis Jordan’s Shootout
Carl Crawford Jordan’s Shootout
Kelly Shoppach Jordan’s Shootout
Dustin Pedroia Jordan’s Shootout
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Boston Red Sox outfielder Darnell McDonald stopped by the NESN Live set at Fenway South to talk with Tom Caron and Peter Gammons on Thursday night. In the interview, the trio talked about the energy new skipper Bobby Valentine brings to the table among other things.
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After stopping by the NESN Live set at Fenway South to talk with Tom Caron and Peter Gammons, Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia took his shots in the Jordan’s Shootout. And after he was done, Dylan Pedroia wanted to get in on the action.
Previous contestants:
Jarrod Saltalamacchia Jordan’s Shootout
Clay Buchholz Jordan’s Shootout
Kevin Youkilis Jordan’s Shootout
Carl Crawford Jordan’s Shootout
Kelly Shoppach Jordan’s Shootout
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Everybody’s favorite second baseman for the Boston Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia, stopped by the NESN Live Set at Fenway South on Thursday night to talk with Tom Caron and Peter Gammons. The trio talked about the final game of 2011 among other things.
To see part two of Pedroia’s interview, click on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.
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