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Jim Calhoun On UConn’s Staff Hire [Mike Anthony – Hartford Courant]

No Decision, No Word From Jim Calhoun On Future [Mike Anthony – Hartford Courant]

Calhoun, Oriakhi On Coombs-McDaniel [Mike Anthony – Hartford Courant]

Calhoun, Kemba defend UConn’s reputation [CT Post]

UConn Women’s Basketball links

Mosqueda-Lewis honored by USA Today [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]

Geno Auriemma Ready For Some European Cooking [Hartford Courant]

UConn Football links

The Big East and the 2012 draft [Brian Bennett – ESPN.com]

The Big East’s recent first-round history [Brian Bennett – ESPN.com]

The Big East 100-tackle men in 2011 [Brian Bennett – ESPN.com]

One good thing — UConn [Brian Bennett – ESPN.com]

DC answered a few questions in his mailbag [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]

The NFL Draft Begins Tonight, Nervous Times For Huskies? [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]

Waterford’s Hurd ready for the call [The Day]

Other UConn related links

Baseball. Springer Named CollegeBaseballInsider.com Northeast Player of the Week [UConnHuskies.com]

Baseball. Huskies Comeback to take 16-14 win over CCSU [UConnHuskies.com]

Softball. Huskies Mercy Rule Providence; Split Double Header [UConnHuskies.com]

After losing last night, the Boston Red Sox look to get back to their recent winning ways in the middle game of a three-game set with the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on NESN Plus in the Red Sox television market.  If you live in the Orioles television market, the game will be broadcast on MASN. And if you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2011 Red Sox Radio Network.

Josh Beckett has looked like his old self as of late as he looks to continue his recent run of success tonight. He’s made four starts so far this season and is 2-1 with a 1.93 ERA. He made two starts against the O’s in 2010 and was 0-1 with a 2.57 ERA (4 ER/14 IP). He’s made 14 career starts against the Orioles in his career and is 6-3 with a 3.53 ERA. 10 of those starts have come at Oriole Park at Camden Yards where he is 5-2 with a 2.94 ERA.

Jeremy Guthrie looks to help the Orioles to their second straight win over the Red Sox.  He’s made four starts this season and is 1-3 with a 3.12 ERA. Guthrie faced the Red Sox three times in 2010 and was 0-2 with a 5.71 ERA. He’s made 15 career appearances (14 starts) against the Red Sox and is 1-7 with a 4.94 ERA.

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Here are tonight’s lineups:

10-12		9-12
1. Jacoby Ellsbury	CF	1. Brian Roberts	2B
2. Dustin Pedroia	2B	2. Nick Markakis	RF
3. Adrian Gonzalez	1B	3. Derek Lee	1B
4. Kevin Youkilis	3B	4. Vladimir Guerrero	DH
5. David Ortiz	DH	5. Luke Scott	LF
6. J.D. Drew	RF	6. Adam Jones	CF
7. Jed Lowrie	SS	7. Mark Reynolds	3B
8. Carl Crawford	LF	8. Matt Wieters	C
9. Jason Varitek	C	9. Robert Andino	SS
Josh Beckett	SP	Jeremy Guthrie	SP

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The hits (by pitches) keep on coming for Kevin Youkilis [Alex Speier – WEEI.com]

Beckett takes ball for Red Sox [Clubhouse Insider]

Jason Varitek to Get More Work for Now, But Red Sox Aren’t Giving Up on Jarrod Saltalamacchia [Don Orsillo – NESN.com]

Video: State of the Nation with Gordon Edes [ESPN Boston]

Why Lowrie is not yet among the leaders [Extra Bases]

Their kingdom for a catcher [Extra Bases]

Pregame news from Baltimore [Extra Bases]

Jerry Remy on D&C: Jarrod Saltalamacchia ‘going to have to get involved’ [Full Count]

Peter Gammons on M&M: Red Sox catching ‘still a precarious situation’ [Full Count]

Josh Beckett Looking Like ‘Vintage Beckett,’ Thanks to Command of Full Arsenal of Pitches [NESN.com]

“Cerebral” Gonzalez still hasn’t shown off his power [Projo Sox Blog]

Crawford looking a little like old Gold Glove self [Projo Sox Blog]

Emergence of Jed Lowrie has forced Francona to rethink use of Marco Scutaro [Projo Sox Blog]

Pitching inside more often could lead to success for Buchholz [Providence Journal]

Rejuvenated Beckett looks to keep rolling [RedSox.com]

Photo credits: Getty Images, AP Photo

Can you name the only Boston Red Sox starter without a quality start this season?

Give up? Well, it was last night’s starter Clay Buchholz.

Despite the fact that he won in his last outing, Buchholz has yet to fire off a quality start (6 IP, three earned runs or less) this season. Despite the fact the Red Sox were losing last night 3-1 in the 7th, he was in line for his first quality start until the Baltimore Orioles scored their fourth and final run of the night in the 4-1 win.

Buchholz surrendered a career-high 12 hits last night but ironically enough three of the Baltimore runs came on sacrifice fly. The first one came on Matt Wieters infield single that went off of the first base bag.

Buchholz definitely doesn’t look like the pitcher he was in 2010. He’s looking more like the pitcher that was lost in 2008. There was a reason the Red Sox kept in the minors during 2009 for the better part of the season. He wasn’t mature enough. I’m not saying that he isn’t mature enough, he is. He earned his contract extension because he had matured and pitched well.

But right now, he’s simply not executing as well as did in 2010. Maybe he misses John Farrell? But right now, for the Red Sox to continue their climb out of the deep hole they dug, they’ll need Buchholz to show his 2010 form every fifth day.

Over the past few seasons, the Red Sox have had a hard time when facing pitchers they’ve never seen before. Enter Orioles starter Zach Britton, who was making just his fifth career start. Even though Britton is a lefty, he’s had better success against right handed hitters this season.

Dustin Pedroia and Jason Varitek were the only righties to get a hit off of him. Jacoby Ellsbury, J.D. Drew and David Ortiz had the other hits. Kevin Youkilis brought in the only run of the night on a sacrifice fly.

These two teams were heading in opposite directions before the start of the game.

The Red Sox had battled their way out of the 2-10 hole by winning eight of their last nine games, including five straight. Meanwhile the Orioles had won just two of their last 12 games after starting the season 6-1. But last night, the Orioles were the better team because they got better starting pitching; something that had carried the Red Sox over the nine game stretch.

Another strong start by Josh Beckett tonight could go a long way here. Now we just need Buchholz to get his confidence back.

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Waiting for the Gonzo Show: Slugger’s power projections reconsidered [Alex Speier – WEEI.com]

Orioles touch up Buchholz [Boston Globe]

What side of this argument are you on? [Boston Globe]

It’s a good spot for Varitek [Boston Globe]

Clay Buchholz can’t get going [Boston Herald]

Lefty Zach Britton does all right [Boston Herald]

Terry Francona turns to Jason Varitek again [Boston Herald]

Former Sox hurler Bob Stanley to pitch Mavericks on NESN [Boston Herald]

Varitek looking like the Red Sox’ primary catcher [CSNNE.com]

Red Sox streak snapped by O’s, 4-1 [CSNNE.com]

Buchholz out of luck so far this year [CSNNE.com]

Rapid reaction: Orioles 4, Red Sox 1 [ESPN Boston]

Gentlemen, meet Mr. Britton [ESPN Boston]

CC out of the woods? More bread crumbs, please [ESPN Boston]

Where’s the Buchholz of 2010? [ESPN Boston]

Closing Time: Orioles 4, Red Sox 1 [Full Count]

Adrian Gonzalez: ‘Right now, I’m searching’ [Full Count]

Ryan Kalish Confirms He Has Torn Labrum in Shoulder, Will Try Rehab Before Taking Surgery Route [NESN.com]

Carl Crawford Should Make His Way Back to Top of Red Sox Lineup After Recent Success [NESN.com]

Red Sox Must Be Careful In How They Continue to Juggle Catching Situation [NESN.com]

Is the Josh Beckett of 2007 Back for the Red Sox? [NESN.com]

Young Bird Britton puts end to hot streak [Providence Journal]

Crawford, Ellsbury helping Sox get up to speed [Providence Journal]

Red Sox Journal: You can’t argue with Varitek’s outcomes [Providence Journal]

Buchholz yields career-high 12 hits in loss [RedSox.com]

Adrian looking to go on power surge with Sox [RedSox.com]

For more slices of Red Sox goodness, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, CSNNE,  ESPN Boston, NESN, Providence Journal, RedSox.com and WEEI websites.

And if you must check out the enemy news, head over to the Baltimore Sun website. You can also check out our Bloguin brother, the Oriole Post.

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UConn coaches, teams to be honored at Capitol [AP]

UConn Women’s Basketball links

Seven former Huskies headed to U.S. training camp [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]

Texas A&M Will Play UConn In Jimmy V Classic [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]

UConn Football links

Big East mailbag [Brian Bennett – ESPN.com]

First-round draft shutout likely for Big East [Brian Bennett – ESPN.com]

UConn coach Pasqualoni to speak at fundraiser Thursday [CT Post]

UConn’s Jordan Todman Ready For NFL Draft [Hartford Courant]

Some Smaller Running Backs Have Had Success In NFL [Hartford Courant]

Other UConn Players’ Draft Prospects [Hartford Courant]

Defense Critical to Huskies’ Success in Fall [NBC Connecticut]

Other UConn related links

Baseball. UConn Picks Up 11-6 Win at Bryant [UConnHuskies.com]

Softball. Duclos’ Grand Slam Leads UConn Past Bryant [UConnHuskies.com]

After a day off on Monday, the Boston Red Sox look to continue their winning ways against the Baltimore Orioles in the first of a three-game set at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on NESN Plus in the Red Sox television market.  If you live in the Orioles television market, the game will be broadcast on MASN. And if you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2011 Red Sox Radio Network.

Clay Buchholz looks to keep the string of quality starts by Red Sox starting pitchers going in his fifth start of 2011. In his previous four starts, he is 1-2 with a 5.31 ERA.  He made two starts against the Orioles in 2010 and didn’t allow a run in 15 innings of work while going 1-0. He’s enjoyed good success against the Orioles in nine games (eight starts) as he is 5-2 with a 2.98 ERA. In five games (four starts) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, he is 3-1 with a 4.81 ERA including his no-hitter back in 2007.

Rookie Zach Britton makes his fifth career start for manager Buck Showalter. In his four starts so far in 2011, he is 3-1 with a 4.16 ERA. Two of those starts have come at Oriole Park at Camden Yards where he is 2-0 with a 1.98 ERA (3 ER/13.2 IP). Obviously, he’s never faced the Red Sox in his career.

Click on the read more button below to see today’s lineups, batter/pitcher matchups and links from the day if you’re on the home page.

Here are tonight’s lineups:

10-11		8-12
1. Jacoby Ellsbury	CF	1. Brian Roberts	2B
2. Dustin Pedroia	2B	2. Nick Markakis	RF
3. Adrian Gonzalez	1B	3. Derek Lee	1B
4. Kevin Youkilis	3B	4. Vladimir Guerrero	DH
5. David Ortiz	DH	5. Luke Scott	LF
6. Jed Lowrie	SS	6. Adam Jones	CF
7. J.D. Drew	RF	7. Mark Reynolds	3B
8. Carl Crawford	LF	8. Matt Wieters	C
9. Jason Varitek	C	9. Robert Andino	SS
Clay Buchholz	SP	Zach Britton	SP

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Not a good time for Orioles to face surging Sox [Baltimore Sun]

Francona: ‘No knock’ on Salty [ESPN Boston]

Buchholz on hill; Sox go for six in row [ESPN Boston]

Pregame notes from Camden Yards [Extra Bases]

Zero for Three: Sox amidst home run drought in third spot [Full Count]

Red Sox Pre-Game Notes: Why Jason Varitek is getting more playing time [Full Count]

Is Red Sox’ Run of Success at Camden Yards in Jeopardy This Season? [NESN.com]

Jason Varitek Won’t Play for Any Team Other Than Red Sox, Says Fiancee Catherine Panagiotopoulos [NESN.com]

Stretching, Staying Active Keeps Jarrod Saltalamacchia’s Bones and Joints Healthy [NESN.com]

“The Book” On O’s Starter Zach Britton [Nuggetpalooza]

The Orioles and the Red Sox [Oriole Post]

Red Sox quietly playing terrific team defense [Projo Sox Blog]

Terry Francona leaves lefties in lineup against Baltimore’s Britton [Projo Sox Blog]

Jason Varitek seeing more and more playing time [Projo Sox Blog]

Red Sox a test for quickly maturing Britton [RedSox.com]

Find Youk at new position on this year’s ballot [RedSox.com]

Varitek getting more starts than average backup [RedSox.com]

Players of the Week, April 18-24: Dan Butler and Eammon Portice [SoxProspects.com]

Photo credits: Reuters Pictures, AP Photo

The Boston Red Sox had the day off on Monday after flying across country to Baltimore as they get ready for a three-game set with the Orioles. With the way the Red Sox have been playing as of late, you really have to wonder if the day off was a good thing.

You don’t want to see them lose any momentum they built up in Anaheim but you know they cherish their days off. The bullpen is definitely well rested now since the starters have been great as of late. Sure Bobby Jenks and Jonathan Papelbon pitched three days in a row but now they’ll have had two full days off and will be ready to go tonight.

We all expected this from the Red Sox we just didn’t expect the 2-10 start. But as I said yesterday, things are looking up. Now, let’s hope that they can continue this in Baltimore before returning home to Beantown.

I do wonder if the Boston media will drudge up the past with Buck Showalter’s comments about Theo Epstein during spring training. My best guess is that someone will ask and Showalter will say it’s a thing of the past.

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Going places? Sox top pitching prospect Anthony Ranaudo is making his case [Alex Speier – WEEI.com]

Buchholz knows trouble spots [Boston Globe]

Catcher was receptive [Boston Globe]

Don’t worry, be happy [Boston Herald]

Sox most need Jacoby Ellsbury on base [Boston Herald]

Searching for a leading man [Boston Herald]

Jonathan Papelbon’s alter ego frighteningly effective [Boston Herald]

On Varitek, Saltalamacchia and the usefulness of catcher’s ERA [Boston Herald]

Three off-day thoughts on the Red Sox [CSNNE.com]

Power Rankings: Red Sox jump to 13th [ESPN Boston]

Catcher Exposito getting up to speed [ESPN Boston]

Red Sox starting pitchers on historic run [ESPN Boston]

Jason Varitek brushes off talk of ‘personal catchers’ [ESPN Boston]

Kalish confirms report on his injury [Extra Bases]

Where things stand with Ryan Kalish [Full Count]

Carl Crawford Not Alone Among Struggling Left Fielders in American League East [NESN.com]

Red Sox Mailbag: Carl Crawford’s Breakout Weekend, David Ortiz the Bunter and an Ornithology Lesson [NESN.com]

Before Manny Became Manny [New York Times]

Nuggetpalooza: “We’re Going Streaking!” [Nuggetpalooza]

If Orlando Cabrera never leaves, Jed Lowrie never arrives [Projo Sox Blog]

A Series Matter: Red Sox-Orioles and Reactionism [Projo Sox Blog]

Red Sox starting pitching riding best nine-game run in 65 years [Providence Journal]

Is Lowrie answer to longtime problem? [Providence Journal]

Lowrie’s resurgence helping propel Boston [RedSox.com]

For more slices of Red Sox goodness, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, CSNNE,  ESPN Boston, NESN, Providence Journal, RedSox.com and WEEI websites.

Photo credit: AP Photo

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – Beginning the week of April 25, 2011, the turf at Rentschler Field, the 40,000-seat stadium that serves as the home of the University of Connecticut Huskies football team, will be replaced. After eight seasons of athletic use, including football, soccer, rugby and ice hockey games, coupled with normal wear and tear, the field is ready for a replacement.

After annual testing of the rootzone layer (the sub-base organic layer between the grass and the base layer of sand), it was determined for proper grass strength and growth, as well as drainage and health of grass surface, Rentschler Field should reduce this layer and restore the field to its original levels.

“The State has invested over $92 million in the Stadium and it is critical that we continue to maintain the facility in first-class condition and to attract the very best in sports and entertainment events,” said James Abromaitis of the Office of Policy and Management / Capital City Economic Development Authority. “In these tough economic times, we are fortunate to have a modest capital reserve account in place to cover the cost of this work.”

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“We appreciate the continuing commitment shown by OPM and Bushnell Management Services to provide our football team with an outstanding playing surface and one that is safe for all who utilize Rentschler Field,” said UConn Director of Athletics Jeffrey Hathaway. “With seven home games in the upcoming 2011 season, we are looking forward to an exciting year of UConn Football under the leadership of head coach Paul Pasqualoni.”

Michael Fresher, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Bushnell Management Services said, “Rentschler Field has developed a reputation as one of the finest playing surfaces in the country. Now is the perfect time to make sure the field continues to be one of the best.”

Rentschler Field, through its consultant Millennium Turf, has secured sod from Tuckahoe Farms in Hammonton, New Jersey. The contractor is Carolina Green Corp. of Indian Trail, North Carolina.

The project is scheduled to take approximately two weeks and will need an additional six-to-eight weeks of growing time to be ready for play. Bushnell Management Services is a venue management arm of The Bushnell, and is contracted by The State of Connecticut to serve as building manager for the 40,000-seat Rentschler Field stadium.

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Sixth Man of the Year Award: Shabazz Napier [UConn Huskies Basketball]

Karl Hobbs resigns as George Washington coach [New Haven Register]

UConn Football links

One Big East team in early Top 25 [Brian Bennett – ESPN.com]

The Big East’s double-digit sack men in ’11 [Brian Bennett – ESPN.com]

UConn’s Jordan Todman Out To Prove Doubters Wrong [Hartford Courant]

Another Suspect In Jasper Howard Stabbing Case In Court [Hartford Courant]

UConn’s Head Football Coach delivers positive speech to business crowd [Albany Times-Union]

Other UConn related links

W. Lacrosse. Lapham Named BIG EAST Offensive Player Of The Week [UConnHuskies.com]

Baseball. Springer Named BIG EAST Player of the Week [UConnHuskies.com]

Baseball. Huskies Blank Quinnipiac 9-0 [UConnHuskies.com]

Nine games ago, the Boston Red Sox found themselves with a 2-10 record. Nothing was clicking. The starting pitching and the hitting weren’t there yet. But over the last nine games, the starting pitching for the Red Sox has been great and the hitting while suspect at times, has been coming through when needed.

That story remained the same on Sunday afternoon at Angel Stadium of Anaheim as John Lackey fired off eight scoreless innings against his former club, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, in a 7-0 win. Lackey has now faced his former team four times and has come away a winner all four times. He’s allowed just eight runs against them in 29.1 innings (2.45 ERA).

As Steve pointed out last night, it’s been the starting pitching carrying this team. And right now, no one in the starting rotation wants to mess this streak up.

“Sure, there’s definitely a sense of not wanting to be the guy to stop the streak,” Lackey said. “It’s a pretty good run, but it’s not unexpected. We’ve got some guys here with some pretty good track records.”

“I think it obviously helps to see somebody do it. You just try to follow it and not screw it up,” Jon Lester said after Sunday’s game. “We’re just executing pitches right now. That’s the main thing. We’re very confident. We just have to stay healthy. We’ve been in this position before with a good rotation and weren’t able to stay healthy, which didn’t get us anywhere. So if everyone keeps taking their turn everything should take care of itself.”

During the four-game sweep of the Angels, the only starting pitcher to give up any runs was Josh Beckett, who allowed a two-run homer to Torii Hunter. 

The Red Sox hitters made things a little easier for Lackey on Sunday as well. It didn’t hurt that they gave him a 3-0 lead to work with before he even came to the mound.

Adrian Gonzalez brought in Jacoby Ellsbury on a double after Ellsbury had led off the inning with a double. David Ortiz brought in Gonzalez with a single and Mike Cameron brought in Kevin Youkilis on a fielder’s choice.

Carl Crawford was all smiles in the 6th inning when he hit his first home run in a Red Sox uniform. He’s really been swinging the bat well as of late and added another two hits on Sunday after having two on Saturday night. As he continues to get more comfortable at the plate, you can see why the Red Sox gave him the big contract. Yes I know we’ve seen him wreak havoc against us for the past year.

This great run by the Red Sox has moved them up in the standings to third place, just a 1/2 game behind the Tampa Bay Rays for second place and 3.5 games behind the Yankees for first. With just a week left in the month of April, it’s quite possible the Red Sox could get out of the month with at least a .500 record or maybe even better.

Now after that 2-10 start, I’m pretty sure nobody envisioned that.

The Red Sox are off today so look for the pitching matchups with the Baltimore Orioles in a while. But for now, enjoy the overnight links from the media by clicking on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.

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Lackey helps Sox stay on a nice roll [Boston Globe]

Headed back to .500 on the wings of Angels [Boston Globe]

New spin on things [Boston Globe]

It was a blast from the past [Boston Globe]

John Lackey turns in latest gem in Red Sox’ 7-0 win over Angels [Boston Herald]

Tasting Salty success [Boston Herald]

Carl Crawford’s bat revival continues [Boston Herald]

Momentous mound men [Boston Herald]

Arms key to Sox’ revival [Boston Herald]

Red Sox stay hot with win over Angels, 7-0 [CSNNE.com]

Notes: Lackey motivated by being skipped in rotation [CSNNE.com]

Pitching staff digging Sox out of hole [CSNNE.com]

Nation Station: Starting to show quality [CSNNE.com]

Rapid reaction: Red Sox 7, Angels 0 [ESPN Boston]

Lackey takes it out on Angels again [ESPN Boston]

Trying to explain Easter to Hideki Okajima [Extra Bases]

So far, so good for Anthony Ranaudo [Extra Bases]

Closing Time: John Lackey, Red Sox keep good times rolling, shut out Angels [Full Count]

Jarrod Saltalamacchia Says John Lackey is the Same Pitcher, Just Executing Better [NESN.com]

John Lackey Praises Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Says They Are Getting to Know Each Other a Lot Better [NESN.com]

Red Sox Can’t Afford to Shut Down Ryan Kalish [NESN.com]

I never doubted the Red Sox [Projo Sox Blog]

Bullpen will be well-rested in Baltimore [Projo Sox Blog]

Pitching with a chip on his shoulder, Lackey stymies Angels [Providence Journal]

Red Sox taking advantage of early offensive production [Providence Journal]

Red Sox Journal: Crawford homers, feels he’s breaking out of slump [Providence Journal]

Trying to uncover the reason it took so long for Carl Crawford to be Carl Crawford [Rob Bradford – WEEI.com]

For more slices of Red Sox goodness, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, CSNNE,  ESPN Boston, NESN, Providence Journal, RedSox.com and WEEI websites.

And if you must check out the enemy news, head over to the LA Times, Orange County Register and LA Daily News websites.

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Kemba Walker attends Knicks-Celtics game with Mayor Michael Bloomberg [New Haven Register]

UConn offers scholarship to New London’s Dunn [Norwich Bulletin]

UConn Football links

DC answered a bunch of questions in his mailbag [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]

Other UConn related links

Baseball: Springer getting attention from scouts [The Daily Campus]