From UConn:

On Saturday, November 8^th, UConn Football and thousands of Husky fans will make their way to the Bronx as we take on the Army Black Knights.  This is a can’t-miss opportunity for students to see the team play in one of the most iconic venues in the country!

Want tickets to the game?  Two options are available for UConn students.

1)      UConn vs. Army (Game Ticket Only)  –  Visit the UConn Ticket Office (located between Gampel Pavilion and the Student Recreation Facility) during regular business hours (Mon. – Fri., 9am to 4:30pm) to purchase a $30 game ticket.  Must show valid UConn ID.  Max of two per UConn student.

2)      UConn vs. Army (Game Ticket and Roundtrip Bus Transportation, sponsored by SUBOG) –  Students can purchase a $40 game and bus ticket now at www.subog.uconn.edu.  Max of two per student, second ticket must be used by another UConn student.  Hurry – a limited number of spaces are available!

Don’t wait to buy your tickets for this unique match-up.  It’s the Huskies at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, November 8^th at 3:30 pm!

*Note:  For students interested in other means of transportation, Metro-North train information will be available at a later date at UConnHuskies.com

photo credit: ian bethune – sox & dawgs

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UConn Huskies head football coach Bob Diaco held his weekly pregame press conference on Tuesday afternoon in anticipation of Saturday’s game against the Tulane Green Wave (8 p.m. kickoff in New Orleans, LA) and talked about a myriad of things.

Diaco got things kicked off by talking about the wonderful atmosphere at the Rent for the Temple game and once again thanked the fans and everyone who came out.

He stated it was a productive bye week, a positive one. He said being able to focus and sequester everyone helped with allowing the team to get better and how that was good for them.

He said now it’s time to get ready for Tulane. They are visiting an exciting city, a great state to play in and it’s an exciting game for the program.

He talked about how the team continues to grow in areas of production. They continue to do so on special teams in areas where they can. Offensively, he has scaled back things. They looked at what they do know and what they don’t. They are being disciplined in not adding things. He said they need to be good to great. Right now they are average to good.

He talked about the change in depth chart where the four running backs (Max DeLorenzo, Joshua Marriner, Arkeel Newsome and Ron Johnson) are all doing well, trying hard and have had great attitudes. He said to expect to see more of Newsome and Johnson going forward. He said that pair doesn’t know all of the pass protections but are getting better at it.

In talking about eliminating the mistakes that cause losing, he believes that scaling back it will help in a myriad of different areas. It should bring a better crispness to plays. He said every player and coach is improving. He said the team has the talent to block better.

He stated the coaches and players not immersed on external stuff that’s talked about the program.

He talked about Newsome in how he’s a contact, fast player. He described it as his playing speed is different or faster than actual speed.

He said the offensive line has shown growth in pass protection, their fundamentals of their jobs are getting better and they are proficient blockers.

He said they aren’t a team that necessarily forces turnovers. But to change the turnover margin, they need to protect the ball better. His goal is to be one of the top takeaway teams in the league.

He stated that if they eliminated the negative plays, the conversations about the team would be different.

He talked about Cole Ormsby and how he is aggressively fast, has great change of direction and how he plays longer than his frame.

He finally was asked about Tulane and how they’ve scored points offensively through explosive plays. He said they have three talented wide receivers.

He was asked about the similarities in the programs playing younger guys but he responded by saying Tulane is three years in while he hasn’t even reached a year yet.

He stated the defensive line is getting better and coming along great.

He said one way to stop a spread offense is to not convolute the eyes and eye progressions of the defensive players.

I asked about what he expects to see from the Tulane defense. He said they are an aggressive, pack the box, over the top type of defense. Said they have a great player in Nico Marley.

He said he’d like to get Tim Boyle in meaningful situations but he has ailments that aren’t considered injuries.

He said that Deshon Foxx is a live package and not a wildcat type of one. Foxx can make all the throws.

He finished up by saying the team was very upset after the Temple loss and how he talked to them about and pointed out the positive things to prevent the losing mentality from coming back.

We’ll have more as the week goes on including some stuff from Foxx, Andreas Knappe and Chandler Whitmer.

Prior to Tuesday’s press conference for the game against the Tulane Green Wave this Saturday night in New Orleans, LA, UConn Huskies head coach Bob Diaco released his depth chart for the game and there are changes to it from the Temple game depth chart.

With the injury to RT Dalton Gifford, Andreas Knappe is now the starter there. Thomas Hopkins will back up Knappe.

Max DeLorenzo was the starter at tailback but is now listed in a “OR” situation with Joshua Marriner, Arkeel Newsome, and Ron Johnson.

Kamal Abrams is no longer listed in “OR” situation with Dhameer Bradley as the backup behind Deshon Foxx at wide receiver.

Defensively, Folorunso “Foley” Fatukasi is now in an “OR’ situation with B.J. McBryde at defensive tackle. Cole Ormsby was there but now backs up Kenton Adeyemi at defensive end.

Vontae Diggs is now the back up to Graham Stewart at linebacker. Cameron Stapleton had been listed there previously.

Due to injury, Ellis Marder is now off the depth chart. He had been in an “OR” situation with Junior Lee as the backup to Obi Melifonwu.

Newsome is now the starter at kick returner in place of Foxx. This isn’t really news as Newsome has been there instead of Foxx the past few games.

Offense

LT: 71 Richard Levy (RSo., 6-6, 305)
74 Paul Nwokeji (RJr., 6-6, 287)

LG: 65 Gus Cruz (RSr., 6-4, 296)
77 Trey Rutherford (Fr., 6-5, 289)

C: 73 Alex Mateas (RSr., 6-4, 309)
70 Kyle Bockeloh (RSo., 6-3, 284)

RG: 60 Tyler Samra (Jr., 6-2, 288)
63 Ryan Crozier (Fr., 6-4, 297)

RT: 53 Andreas Knappe (RSo., 6-8, 300)
62 Thomas Hopkins (RFr., 6-6, 298)

TE: 49 Sean McQuillan (RJr., 6-3, 239)
80 Tommy Myers (RFr., 6-5, 238)

WR: 85 Geremy Davis (RSr., 6-3, 216)
8 Thomas Lucas (RFr., 6-2, 198) OR
5 Noel Thomas (So., 6-1, 187)

QB: 10 Chandler Whitmer (RSr., 6-0, 192)
14 Tim Boyle (So., 6-3, 216)

FB: 34 Jazzmar Clax (RFr., 5-11, 241)
36 Matt Walsh (So., 6-1, 227)

TB: 44 Max DeLorenzo (RJr., 5-11, 210)
26 Joshua Marriner (RFr., 5-9, 193) OR
22 Arkeel Newsome (Fr., 5-7, 180) OR
3 Ron Johnson (Fr., 6-0, 217)

WR: 4 Deshon Foxx (Sr., 5-10, 172)
1 Dhameer Bradley (So., 5-9, 166)

Defense

DE: 95 Kenton Adeyemi (RJr., 6-4, 268)
57 Cole Ormsby (RFr., 6-3, 248)

NG: 90 Julian Campenni (RJr., 6-0, 299)
92 Mikal Myers (RSo., 6-1, 312)

DT: 97 B.J. McBryde (RSr., 6-5, 304) OR
93 Folorunso Fatukasi (RFr., 6-4, 307)

DE: 47 Reuben Frank (RSr., 6-4, 246)
15 Luke Carrezola (Fr., 6-3, 242)

LB: 46 Marquise Vann (RJr., 6-0, 226)
55 Jon Hicks (RSo., 6-2, 236)

LB: 32 Jefferson Ashiru (RSo., 6-2, 233)
39 Junior Joseph (RFr., 6-1, 242)

LB: 2 Graham Stewart (RJr., 6-1, 227)
59 Vontae Diggs (Fr., 6-4, 207)

CB: 16 Byron Jones (RSr., 6-1, 196)
7 John Green (RSo., 5-10, 179)

S: 22 Andrew Adams (RJr., 6-0, 197)
28 Jordan Floyd (RSo., 6-0, 206)

S: 20 Obi Melifonwu (RSo., 6-3, 210)
23 Junior Lee (RJr., 6-0, 214)

CB: 6 Jhavon Williams (RSo., 5-10, 190)
21 Jamar Summers (Fr., 6-0, 180)

Special Teams

K: 17 Bobby Puyol (RSo., 5-10, 174)
94 Chase Briley (Fr., 5-11, 165)

P: 42 Justin Wain (RSo., 6-3, 204)
94 Chase Briley (Fr., 5-11, 165)

HL: 82 Blake Feagles (RFr., 5-10, 205)
42 Justin Wain (RSo., 6-3, 204)

KR: 22 Arkeel Newsome (Fr., 5-7, 180)
26 Joshua Marriner (RFr., 5-9, 193)

PR: 4 Deshon Foxx (Sr., 5-10, 172)
18 Brian Lemelle (So., 5-10, 165)

LS: 66 Dominick Manco (RJr., 6-0, 213)
67 Adam Mueller (RSr., 6-1, 212)

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The Calhoun’s finally out of the bag.

From ESPN:

Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Coach Jim Calhoun, who led the University of Connecticut to three NCAA National Championships (1999, 2004, 2011), has joined ESPN as a men’s college basketball analyst. Calhoun will provide expert insight and analysis across ESPN, including studio programming, joining select game telecasts and conducting sit-down interviews with top figures in the game.

Calhoun, along will new college basketball analyst Shane Battier, will first appear on the network from the State Farm Champions Classic – the early-season, neutral-site men’s doubleheader to be played Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The culminating event of the College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon showcases preseason-ranked No. 18 Michigan State vs. No. 2 Duke at 7 p.m., followed by No. 10 Kansas vs. No. 1 Kentucky at 9 p.m., with a special one-hour edition of College GameDay Covered by State Farm at 6 p.m.

“Jim’s experience coaching – and winning – in the sport’s biggest games, and as a teacher of several of its best players gives him an invaluable insight as an analyst,” said Mark Gross, senior vice president production & remote events. “That knowledge and ability to see the game as it develops provides our coverage with a perspective that will serve fans through any storyline the season brings.”

“I love the game of basketball and am excited for this chance to share my passion with ESPN viewers,” said Calhoun. “Being an NCAA coach has not only provided me with a unique perspective on the game, but also the opportunity to meet some interesting and inspiring people, and I look forward to having the chance to share their stories.”

Calhoun spent 26 years as head coach of the University of Connecticut men’s basketball program and a total of 40 as a collegiate head coach from 1972-2012 (14 years at Northeastern). His coaching success story includes three NCAA National Championships (1999, 2004, 2011) at Connecticut, and four appearances in the Final Four. Calhoun’s overall record as a head coach is 873-380, one of only eight Division I coaches in NCAA history to earn their way into the 800-win club. During his 26 history-making years as head coach at Connecticut, he compiled an overall record of 625-243.

He earned basketball’s highest honor while still an active coach, election into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Class of 2005. He was also inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of its founding class in 2006. In April of 2005, Calhoun became just the seventh recipient of the prestigious John R. Wooden “Legends of Coaching Award” presented by the Los Angeles Athletic Club.

Calhoun has had great success producing top flight collegiate stars who have also excelled on the professional level. Twenty-six of Calhoun’s Connecticut players have competed in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Calhoun and his wife Pat are known for their philanthropic efforts. The annual Calhoun Classic Weekend features a Celebrity Charity Basketball All-Star Game and Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament with proceeds benefiting the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center at UConn. The Calhoun Classic has raised millions in support of the Cardiology Center endowment fund. Calhoun also hosts the Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride and Walk to benefit the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at the UConn Health Center, and is an outspoken advocate for the group Autism Speaks.

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