With Hank Hughes being named defensive coordinator, a position he once held under Randy Edsall, UConn Huskies head football coach Paul Pasqualoni has completed his coaching staff for the 2013 season.

Here's how his staff breaks down courtesy of UConn:

STORRS, Conn. – University of Connecticut head coach Paul Pasqualoni has finalized position responsibilities for the 2013 season on his coaching staff.

George DeLeone-Associate Head Coach, Offensive Line

T.J. Weist-Offensive Coordinator, Wide Receivers

Hank Hughes-Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Line

Kermit Buggs-Special Teams Coordinator, Running Backs

Matt Cersosimo-Cornerback, Recruiting Coordinator

Shane Day-Quarterbacks

Mike Foley-Tight Ends Darrell Perkins-Safeties

Jon Wholley-Linebackers

Hughes returns to the Defensive Coordinator spot after serving as Defensive Coordinator from 2002-04 and Assistant Head Coach for Defense from 2005-10. Cersosimo had coached wide receivers from the time he joined the UConn staff in 2006.

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For the second time this season, UConn Huskies men's basketball point guard Shabazz Napier has been named Big East Player of the Week.

Here's the release from UConn:

STORRS — After leading the UConn men’s basketball team to a pair of overtime victories last week, junior guard Shabazz Napier (Roxbury, Mass.) has been selected as the BIG EAST Player of the Week for Feb. 4.

It is the second time this season that Napier has earned the league honor. He was also named BIG EAST Player of the Week on Nov. 19 after leading the Huskies to a 4-0 start to the season. In addition, Napier has been named to the BIG EAST weekly Honor Roll on three separate occasions.

Last Thursday, Napier scored 8 points in overtime, including a three-pointer, to spark UConn to an 82-79 win at Providence. For the game, Napier scored 18 points and handed out 3 assists as he shot 4-of-5 from the floor and a perfect 3-of-3 from three-point range.

Sunday against the University of South Florida, Napier started the overtime session with three straight three-pointers and scored 11 points in the extra 5:00 to lead the Huskies to 69-64 victory at Gampel Pavilion. For the game, he played 43 minutes and scored 24 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, handed out 4 assists, and had 3 steals.

For the two games combined, Napier shot 11-of-19 overall and 8-of-13 from three-point range.

For the season, Napier is leading the 15-5 Huskies in scoring at 17.2 points per game and is the top three-point shooter at 40.2 percent. He is also the team’s second-leading rebounder at 4.4 per game.

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Here's a press release from UConn about UConn Huskies women's basketball player Kelly Faris being added to the State Farm Wade Watch List.

ATLANTA (February 4, 2013) – Senior guard Kelly Faris was added to the 2012-13 State Farm Wade Watch list as announced by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association on Monday morning. UConn now has four Huskies on the list as Faris joins teammates Stefanie Dolson, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Bria Hartley. Faris was one of eight additional student-athletes added to the list by the WBCA.

Faris has had an outstanding senior campaign as she is averaging 10.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.7 steals per game. She is currently sixth in the nation in assist/turnover ratio at 2.57.

Joining the preseason list of 25 “Wade Watch” hopefuls are Kelsey Bone of Texas A&M, Gennifer Brandon and Layshia Clarendon of Cal Berkeley, Kelly Faris of Connecticut, Tianna Hawkins of Maryland, Chelsea Hopkins of San Diego State, Niveen Rasheed of Princeton and Meighan Simmons of Tennessee.

State Farm and the Wade Trophy Coalition present The State Farm Wade Trophy to the nation’s most outstanding NCAA® Division I women’s basketball player each year – one who not only excels athletically but also serves as a positive role model both on and off the court.  The acclaimed Wade Watch list, from which The State Farm Wade Trophy recipient is chosen, consists of players selected on the basis of game and season statistics, leadership, character, effect on their team and overall playing ability. 

The State Farm Wade Watch list will be trimmed to 12 finalists in mid-March.  State Farm and the Wade Trophy Coalition will officially announce the State Farm Wade Trophy winner during the WBCA National Convention, held in conjunction with the NCAA® Women’s Final Four® in New Orleans.

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2012-13 State Farm Wade Watch list

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Interesting day at office for sophomore class [jim fuller – new haven register]

Stefanie Dolson's Absence Was Noticed [hartford courant]

Three points from Saturday's win over St. John's [new haven register]

UConn Men's Basketball links

Kevin Ollie’s Take [dom amore – hartford courant]

Wrapping Things Up From Gampel [dom amore – hartford courant]

Shabazz Napier's Mom is Very Proud of Her Clutch Son [david borges – new haven register]

Notes/Quotes from USF: “This team is never going to be forgotten” [kevin duffy – ct post]

Post-game breakdown, video: South Florida [gavin keefe – the day]

More ugly wins, more clutch Bazz [neill ostrout – journal inquirer]

Napier among the elite [john silver – snyuconn.com]

The Sword [uconn huskies basketball]

Napier leads UConn over South Florida [ct post]

Game at a glance: UConn 69, South Florida 64 [ct post]

A lot of bad, but Napier again rescues UConn [ct post]

Shabazz Takes Over Offensively Challenged Game [hartford courant]

Tolksdorf Gets Some Minutes [hartford courant]

Shabazz Napier to the rescue again in win over South Florida [new haven register]

Overtime is the Huskies' friend once again [the day]

UConn Football links

Xavier-Middletown QB Tim Boyle Commits To UConn [desmond conner – hartford courant]

Big East 2012 Top 25 countdown: No. 16 Sio Moore [matt fortuna – espn.com]

Xavier's Boyle commits to UConn [jim fuller – new haven register]

Report: UConn grabs Pa. LB [john silver – snyuconn.com]

Tim Boyle Decides To Play For UConn Over Boston College [hartford courant]

UConn Recruits: Looking Back [hartford courant]

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Secrecy On XL Center, Rentschler Plans Isn't Helping Matters [hartford courant]

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Shabazz Napier had a chance to win to the game for the UConn Huskies men's basketball team in regulation but his shot clanked off the rim. In overtime against the South Florida Bulls, he made sure his team emerged victorious.

Napier had 11 points in overtime, including three three-pointers, to help UConn to a 69-64 win over South Florida in front of 9,205 at Gampel Pavilion on Sunday afternoon.

The Huskies improve to 15-5 (5-3 Big East). The visiting Bulls fall to 10-11 (1-8).

Napier had finished regulation with 13 points but led all scorers in the game with 24 points and led the Huskies with eight rebounds, four assists and three steals. Ryan Boatright was the only other Husky in double-digits with 17 points. The next highest scorers were Omar Calhoun with seven and DeAndre Daniels with six.

Toarlyn Fitzpatrick paced the Bulls with a double-double of 22 points and 10 points, which included five three-pointers. Victor Rudd added 12 points and five rebounds while Anthony Collins had 10 points.

The first half for the Huskies wasn't pretty folks, not by a longshot. You were probably surprised they even won this game after scoring just 15 points in the first half. Yes just 15 points.

They were just 5-of-27 (18.5%) in the first half from the floor and found themselves down 27-15. While they didn't shoot much better in the second half, 9-of-26 (34.6%), they got right back in the game to start it.

UConn started out the half on a 15-2 run and took the lead on a Boatright three-pointer at 30-27. The game stayed relatively close the rest of the second half with neither team able to seize control.

Trailing by one with 40 seconds left, Napier hit two free throws to give the Huskies a one point lead at 50-49. After a turnover by South Florida, Boatright was fouled and had a chance to give the Huskies a three-point lead. Instead, he missed his first free throw but his second.

Collins was able to tie the game up with 12 seconds left on a layup setting up the stage for UConn to win the game in regulation. As we already know, that didn't happen.

UConn was able to take control of the game in overtime as Napier started it off with two three-pointers and they never looked back.

Good win for the Huskies because honestly after that miserable first half, I really thought they had no chance of winning this game. Whatever head coach Kevin Ollie said worked though as they responded back.

Once again, it was a win after their character was tested and they showed the heart of a champion in coming back quickly and battling for the win.

The Huskies are back in action on Wednesday night when they visit the World's Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden, for a matchup with the St. John's Red Storm. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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South Florida Bulls @ UConn Huskies 2.3.13 box score

Here are the postgame quotes from UConn Huskies head coach Kevin Ollie.

Here are UConn's postgame notes.

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 It's game day for the UConn Huskies men's basketball team as they'll host the South Florida Bulls at Gampel Pavilion. Tip is scheduled for 2 p.m. and the game will be broadcast locally here in Connecticut on SNY. The game is also available online at WatchESPN. You can also listen on the IMG/UConn Radio Network.

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Huskies Figure On Being In The Zone Again Vs. South Florida [dom amore – hartford courant]

Kevin Ollie: UConn is 'Learning How to Win' [david borges – new haven register]

Notes/Quotes from Feb. 2: “One thing I can testify with this group is they’re learning how to win.” [kevin duffy – ct post]

Running toward the Bulls [neill ostrout – journal inquirer]

UConn men to face another zone defense in South Florida [ct post]

UConn Sees Patience As Key Against Bulls' Defense [hartford courant]

Huskies look to carry momentum into game against South Florida [new haven register]

Ollie says this UConn team is learning what it takes to win [the day]

UConn Women's Basketball links

Strong stretch drive gets UConn past St. John’s [carl adamec -snyuconn.com]

UConn survives without Dolson; Banks injured [carl adamec – snyuconn.com]

Notebook: Hartley looking for shot of confidence [carl adamec – snyuconn.com]

Geno Not Sure How Badly Banks Is Hurt [john altavilla – hartford courant]

UConn Reaches Three-Point Milestone [john altavilla – hartford courant]

Imagine UConn Without Stefanie Dolson? No Thanks [john altavilla – hartford courant]

UConn Says Banks Update Coming Monday [john altavilla – hartford courant]

No Further Update On The Condition Of Banks’ Knee [rich elliott – ct post]

Loss Of Dolson Created A Big Void For Huskies [rich elliott – ct post]

Big Second Half By Faris Provided A Big Boost For Huskies [rich elliott – ct post]

Huskies win an ugly one [jim fuller – new haven register]

Banks to have an MRI on Monday [jim fuller – new haven register]

UConn women win a tight one over St. John's [ct post]

UConn women show resiliency in victory [ct post]

Mosqueda-Lewis' growth shows against St. John's [ct post]

Ailing UConn Women Barely Get By Red Storm On The Road [hartford courant]

Banks Injured; Teams Awaits Diagnosis [hartford courant]

Huskies hang on to beat St. John's without Stefanie Dolson [new haven register]

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RB Laray Smith Doesn’t Make Visit But Chris Britton And Jalen Branford Do [desmond conner – hartford courant]

Report: LB Chris Britton commits to UConn [jim fuller – new haven register]

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W. Swimming. Women's Swimming And Diving Falls To Dartmouth [uconnhuskies.com]

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W. Track. Flowers & Mania Lead Huskies at Armory Collegiate Invite [uconnhuskies.com]

M. Track. Cummings Leads Huskies to Second Place Finish at Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup [uconnhuskies.com]

M. Ice Hockey. Men's Hockey Falls at RIT, 7-1 [uconnhuskies.com]

W. Ice Hockey. Huskies Defeated in Overtime at Providence, 4-3 [uconnhuskies.com]

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I'm pretty sure that UConn Huskies women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma is glad he has Kelly Faris on his team. Because if he didn't, there's a chance that his team might have suffered it's second loss of the season.

Faris came up huge late with five straight points to help UConn seize control of the game as they held on to win 71-65 over the St. John's Red Storm in front of 2,158 at Lou Carnesecca Arena in Queens, NY on Saturday afternoon.

It's the 20th win of the season for the Huskies as they improve to 20-1 (7-1 Big East). The Red Storm fall to 10-10 (4-4).

Remember folks, St. John's came into Gampel Pavilion last year and ended UConn's 99 game home winning streak on UConn's Senior Day. It ended a bunch of other streaks as well.

The Huskies were playing shorthanded as they were without Stefanie Dolson who was battling flu-like symptoms. They also lost Brianna Banks to knee injury during the game. It was announced as a knee sprain and we won't speculate as to the severity of the injury.

Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis led the Huskies with a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds. Faris added 17 points, five rebounds and three assists. Despite shooting 3-for-13 from the floor, Bria Hartley finished with 10 points.

Kiah Stokes made her first career start for Dolson and had seven points, four rebounds and two blocked shots.

Shenneika Smith led all scorers in the game with 21 points for the Johnnies. Aliyyah Handford added 17 points while Briana Brown had 16 points.

Amber Thompson led the Red Storm with eight rebounds to go along with four points.

It's not too often we have to see the Huskies work hard for 40 minutes. That usually happens when they have play a highly ranked team not one that was entering the game at 10-9.

St. John's led for the first part of the first half until a Banks layup gave them the lead at 18-17. A KML three and Breanna Stewart free throw gave the Huskies a five point lead. They would work their lead to eight at 32-24 but St. John's closed out the half on a 11-3 run to enter the locker room tied at 35.

St. John's started off the half on a 10-4 run before the Huskies responded back with a 7-0 run to grab a one-point lead. The Red Storm went back out in front again but UConn once again rallied and took the lead on a Faris three.

The Red Storm tied it up at 57 but KML went on a personal 7-0 run to help the Huskies take control off the game. Faris added a three to ice the game at the end.

The injury to Banks is concerning as she's been give the Huskies some great minutes off the bench this season. If she's lost for the season, Moriah Jefferson will need to step up.

While it wasn't a good win for the Huskies, it was a win. It was also a great learning for the team especially the younger players who haven't had to face that much adversity yet.

UConn gets back on the court on Tuesday when they'll host the Marquette Golden Eagles at Gampel Pavilion. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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UConn Huskies @ St. John's Red Storm 2-2-13 box score

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It's game day for the UConn Huskies women's basketball team as they are in NYC for a matchup with the St. John's Red Storm. Tip is scheduled for 2 p.m. and the game will be broadcast locally in Connecticut on SNY. The game is also available online at WatchESPN. You can also listen on the IMG/UConn Radio Network.

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Connecticut native welcomes UConn visit [carl adamec – snyuconn.com]

UConn has 20-20 vision going to St. John’s [carl adamec – snyuconn.com]

Heather Buck Says She Has No Regrets About Anything [john altavilla – hartford courant]

Huskies Pleased At This Point, But Looking For More From Bench [rich elliott – ct post]

Auriemma Gives Hartley A Vote Of Confidence [rich elliott – ct post]

Time for Stewart and Tuck to emerge for UConn [jim fuller – new haven register]

Triple-double for Maya Moore [jim fuller – new haven register]

No. 3 UConn Travels to St. John's on Saturday [uconnhuskies.com]

WBB Championship Individual Session Tickets On Sale Now [bigeast.org]

UConn's reserves need to pick up their game [ct post]

Kelly Faris Likely To Be Next To Carry Dominant UConn Brand Into WNBA [hartford courant]

UConn Has Placed Many Players In WNBA Since 1997 [hartford courant]

Huskies plan to get Stewart, Tuck more time together on court [new haven register]

UConn women visit St. John's today [the day]

No. 1 sophomore Asia Durr is a born leader [espnW]

The Geno Auriemma Show (10PM) features former all-American and UConn assistant Shea Ralph. [snyuconn.com]

UConn Men's Basketball links

The Difference is Daniels… [kevin duffy – ct post]

Providence: The day after [john silver – snyuconn.com]

Men's Basketball Takes On USF On Sunday [uconnhuskies.com]

Not Pretty, But Fun [hartford courant]

Again, Ollie Has Huskies Carrying Themselves Well [hartford courant]

Three Points from Thursday's win over Providence [new haven register]

UConn Football links

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

RB Laray Smith, OL Chasz Wright Among Visitors To UConn This Weekend, Jordan Fuchs Coming In, Too [desmond conner – hartford courant]

Former UConn WR in all-star game tomorrow [jim fuller – new haven register]

UConn commit honored to play for Team USA [jim fuller – new haven register]

Linebacker Graham Stewart's Long Road To Second Chance At UConn [hartford courant]

UConn's Recruits [hartford courant]

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M. Track. UConn Heads to Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup [uconnhuskies.com]

CPIA. Two Huskies Recognized with NCAS and Scholar-Baller National Academic Momentum Award [uconnhuskies.com]

M. Soccer. Former Reid Standout Mike Petke Named Head Coach Of New York Red Bulls [uconnhuskies.com]

W. Track. Huskies Complete First Day of Armory Collegiate Invite [uconnhuskies.com]

W. Ice Hockey. Women's Hockey Shutout in Skating Strides Game to Providence [uconnhuskies.com]

M. Ice Hockey. Huskies Take Two Points With 3-1 Victory At RIT [uconnhuskies.com]

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According to multiple media reports, the Boston Red Sox have signed 1B Lyle Overbay to a minor league deal with an invite for spring training.

Overbay will compete for the chance to backup Mike Napoli at first base. He'd also provide the team some insurance should Napoli's hip issues become a problem.

He split his time last season between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves where he he hit a combined .259 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 65 games.

Overbay's had good success at Fenway Park throughout his career. In 43 games, he's hitting .323 with four home runs and 31 RBIs.

This is a good depth signing for GM Ben Cherington. A veteran presence on the bench and more importantly, a lefty bat off that bench should he make the team.

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There's just something about the UConn Huskies men's basketball team and having a big lead at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, RI. It seems everytime they get one, they lose it and lose the game.

Fortunately for them, Omar Calhoun hit a big a three in overtime and the Huskies made their free throws as they held on to beat the Providence Friars 82-79 in front of 10,180 and a nationally-televised audience on ESPN2 at the Dunk on Thursday night.

UConn improves to 14-5 (4-3 Big East) while Providence falls to 10-11 (2-7).

Ryan Boatright led the way for UConn with 19 points and seven assists. Shabazz Napier and DeAndre Daniels both added 18 points with Daniels pulling down a team-high seven rebounds. Calhoun finished the game with 13 points.

Kadeem Batts paced the Friars with 20 points and added nine rebounds. Bryce Cotton had 18 points while LaDontae Henton had a double-double of 15 points and 13 rebounds. Despite not starting the game due to a coach's decision, Vincent Council had a double-double of his own with 15 points and 10 assists.

If it weren't for Council being benched to start this game, it's quite possible the result could have been different for UConn.

UConn got out of the gates quickly as they charged out to a 25-10 lead before Council entered the game. Once he came in, the Friars went on a 8-0 run and finished the half on 22-8 run. If it weren't for a turnover, Providence could have held a halftime lead.

The teams exchanged baskets throughout the second half with the biggest lead being held by UConn at five points. In overtime, Calhoun's three gave the Huskies the lead for good and they held off the Friars.

While we know head coach Kevin Ollie is happy with the win, he can't pleased that his team was absolutely crushed on the boards, 55-24. Of course it doesn't help when you're three big men (Tyler Olander, Enosch Wolf and Daniels) all foul out of the game.

But like they've done all season long, the team showed enough heart to pull out the "W".

The Huskies are back in action on Sunday afternoon when they'll welcome the South Florida Bulls to Gampel Pavilion. Tip is scheduled for 2 p.m.

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UConn Huskies @ Providence Friars 1.31.13 box score

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