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Greetings from San Antonio [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]

From the Courant Archives: March 29, 2005 [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]

Bill Walton cheering UConn women to break to break UCLA’s streak [The Press-Enterprise]

A Salute to the Final Four [UConnHuskies.com]

Auriemma finds the right words for motivation [CT Post]

Chase perfection, catch excellence worthy of a UConn T-shirt [CT Post]

Griner dared to push Baylor into Final Four [CT Post]

When Grading Geno’s Huskies, Remember The D [Hartford Courant]

UConn Women: Winners with no class [Journal Inquirer]

UConn’s success based on the right fits [New Haven Register]

Final Four: How to keep a win streak going? Ignore it [AP via Norwich Bulletin]

6-8 Baylor frosh unlike any player Huskies have seen before [The Republican-American]

Mercury’s Ketia Swanier says playing at UConn ‘hard’ [Arizona Republic]

It’s little guys against big, bad UConn in Final Four [Chicago Daily Herald]

Will You Be Rooting For UConn This Weekend? [The Sporting Blog]

Patriots’ Bill Belichick tells UConn’s Geno Auriemma his team is ‘unbelievable’ [USA Today]

Geno Auriemma key to Connecticut women’s win streak [Arizona Republic]

Are the Women UConn Huskies the Greatest Sports Dynasty Ever? [Associated Content]

UConn is women’s answer to UCLA dynasty [NBCSports.com]

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UConn Men’s Basketball links

Napier Commits to UConn [David Borges – New Haven Register]

Napier is Class of 2010 [David Borges – New Haven Register]

What Napier’s Coach Thinks [David Borges – New Haven Register]

Did St. John’s offer Calhoun? [Gavin Keefe – The Day]

Napier commits to UConn [Gavin Keefe – The Day]

C.J. Leslie To Visit; UConn Recruiting Efforts Continue [Mike Anthony – Hartford Courant]

Kemba Walker Will Return To UConn In 2010-11 [Mike Anthony – Hartford Courant]

Lawrence Academy Coach On Shabazz Napier, Who Committed Today [Mike Anthony – Hartford Courant]

Napier commits to Huskies [Neill Ostrout – CT Post]

Remember the guy who inspired Jim Calhoun’s “Not A Dime Back” rant? [The UConn Blog]

Shabazz Napier Highlights [UConn Huskies Basketball]

PG Napier could bring excitement to UConn men [CT Post]

Kemba Walker Returning; Napier Commits To UConn [Hartford Courant]

Shabazz! UConn lands a point guard [Journal Inquirer]

UConn adds Napier to play point guard [New Haven Register]

Napier commits to Huskies [Norwich Bulletin]

Prep point guard chooses Huskies [The Day]

Other UConn related links

Softball: Red Storm Slip Past Huskies 5-2 [UConnHuskies.com]

Baseball: Huskies Down Mountaineers in 9-2 Baseball Game on Friday [UConnHuskies.com]

I have to admit, I’ve been slacking lately on keeping up with the Boston Red Sox news. With the move over to Bloguin and trying to get the site up and running, I fell behind.

Normally, I know what’s going on with the Red Sox so last night I spent the evening catching up while working behind the scenes here.

The Red Sox will break camp today as they head north to Washington, D.C. for an exhibition game against the Washington Nationals. As they break camp, the roster is all but set now.

A pair of Scott’s will take the final two spots in the Red Sox bullpen. Scott Atchison and Scott Schoeneweis were given the final two spots in the bullpen. Joe Nelson and Alan Embree will both head to Pawtucket to start the season.

Schoenweis has an opt-out date of April 15th if he didn’t make the big league club out of camp so it appears maybe that played a factor as Embree wasn’t ready yet. Embree also has an opt-out date of April 15th so he’ll either be with the Red Sox or given his release unless another deal is worked out.

Nelson will be with the club through at least June 1st (that’s his opt-out date) but I expect we’ll see him with the team before then.

Mike Lowell won’t be heading to the Texas Rangers as they claimed Ryan Garko off of waivers from Seattle. This means Lowell will start the season on the Red Sox bench. The other bench players will be Jeremy Hermida, Bill Hall and Jason Varitek.

Daisuke Matsuzaka, Boof Bonser, Junichi Tazawa and Jed Lowrie will all start the season on the disabled list.

Before the Red Sox leave Ft. Myers later today, they’ll take on the Nationals. The game will start at 1:05 PM and there is no television or radio for the game.

Clay Buchholz will start for the Red Sox and he’ll be followed by Jonathan Papelbon, Hideki Okajima and Daniel Bard. Scott Olsen will start for the Nationals.

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25 Red Sox, 25 Questions: Predicting the performance of the 2010 team [Alex Speier – WEEI.com]

Atchison, Schoeneweis get the bullpen call [Boston Globe]

No room for Lowell in Texas [Boston Globe]

Red Sox D-lightfully upgraded [Boston Herald]

No trade in works for Mike Lowell; will play key reserve role [Boston Herald]

Scott Schoeneweis nabs last spot [Boston Herald]

Fine leather has Red Sox looking awfully good [Boston Herald]

Schoeneweis: ‘I kept battling’ [Clubhouse Insider]

Pregame notes: Beltre’s sixth sense [Clubhouse Insider]

Epstein: Lowell will be with us [CSN New England]

Red Sox notes: Schoeneweis earns final roster spot [CSN New England]

A look at the Red Sox roster [ESPN Boston]

Season preview Day 5: Red Sox-Yankees [ESPN Boston]

The roster is set as the season approaches [Extra Bases]

A little (baseball) mood music for you [Extra Bases]

Lineup permutations continue [Extra Bases]

Tom Verducci on D&H: Why the Sox might miss the playoffs [Full Count]

Schoeneweis makes team, deals with family issues [Full Count]

Beltre might be moving on up in lineup [Full Count]

Sox Should Make Play-offs [Hit and Run With Dan Roche]

Dr. Dre’s Fenway Appearance Inspires Dope Red Sox-Themed Rhymes [NESN.com]

Scott Schoeneweis Overcomes Tragedy, Earns Roster Spot With Red Sox [NESN.com]

An Unlikely Hero Can Make the Difference for Red Sox in Playoffs [NESN.com]

Feeling Much Better, Jerry Remy Excited for Return to NESN Broadcast Booth [NESN.com]

Curt Schilling’s Wife Shonda Pens Book About Their Family’s Battle with Asperger’s Syndrome [NESN.com]

Schoeneweis thrilled to be headed north [Projo Sox Blog]

With roster set, a half-dozen left on call [Projo Sox Blog]

Anderson, Iglesias, Kalish, Kelly all set for Double-A – Natale, Harper released [Projo Sox Blog]

PawSox roster picture starting to clear up [Projo Sox Blog]

Feel-good story Scott Atchison earns a spot on Red Sox’ opening-day roster [Providence Journal]

Red Sox Journal: Tazawa to undergo surgery, out for season [Providence Journal]

Atchison’s audition ends with starring role [RedSox.com]

Lackey fitting in nicely with Red Sox [RedSox.com]

Bulldog Beckett set to kick off season [RedSox.com]

All-decade team has ‘ring’ to it [RedSox.com]

Rating the top three in the AL East [Tony Massarotti – Boston Globe]

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UConn Football links

More Juice For The Spring Game [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]

DC’s been busy answering questions in his mailbag [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]

Friday Big East mailbag [ESPN.com – Big East Blog]

Could Liberty Bowl be an option for Big East? [ESPN.com – Big East Blog]

Honorary Coaches Named For Spring Football Game [UConnHuskies.com]

Orlovsky, Brown among UConn’s honorary coaches for spring game [CT Post]

UConn Fullback Sherman Will Do Whatever It Takes [Hartford Courant]

UConn Brings Back Old-Timers For Spring Football Game [Hartford Courant]

Husky greats coming back to coach Blue-White spring game [New Haven Register]

Brown, Orlovsky named honorary captains for UConn’s Blue-White spring game [The Day]

Most anonymous job in football is also vital [The Republican-American]

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U.S. national team to train in Connecticut [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]

Ogwumike reflects on decision [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]

Great UConn Women’s Trios … Take A Look At These And Weigh In On The Best [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]

From the Courant Archives: April 7, 2004 [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]

Lobo, Burke, Peck And Lawson Provide Their Take [Rich Elliott – CT Post]

Team USA To Train At UConn, Hartford April 11-18 [Rich Elliott – CT Post]

Huskies To Be Featured in Documentary [Rich Elliott – CT Post]

Tina, Kalana Invited To WNBA Draft [Rich Elliott – CT Post]

UConn is Two Wins From Another Perfect Season [UConnHuskies.com]

UConn women know academics are part of equation [CT Post]

Tempting Spread [Hartford Courant]

Early UConn Standout Chris Gedney Took On Her Coach [Hartford Courant]

Two of a Kind: Charles, Lobo followed similar paths at UConn [New Haven Register]

Hartford’s Rizzotti chosen to lead U18 national team [New Haven Register]

U.S. women’s basketball team to train in state [New Haven Register]

Final Four: Defense common link between UConn, Baylor [Norwich Bulletin]

Tourney expansion a hot topic at women’s Final 4 [The Day]

Balancing books, basketball not easy at tourney time [The Republican-American]

After Injury, Greene Gets New Game for UConn [New York Times]

Baylor’s Griner will challenge Huskies [Bristol Press]

Note to UConn: Wash U women hold the longest winning streak [St. Louis Post-Dispatch]

Duo is better in UConn’s backcourt [ESPN.com]

UConn will overcome Baylor, Griner [ESPN.com]

Auriemma Tries to Shift Some of Connecticut’s Spotlight [The Quad]

It’s Lady David vs. Lady Goliath at Women’s Final Four [Stillwater Gazette]

Are the Huskies Too Good? [Wall Street Journal]

Let’s Put Connecticut in the WNBA [Wall Street Journal]

FSU’s Sue Semrau laments team’s loss to No. 1 UConn [Tallahassee Democrat]

Where does UConn rank in women’s sports history? [Chicago Tribune]

UConn Men’s Basketball links

UConn Men’s Recruit Lamb Has Grown [Hartford Courant]

The Huskies’ Best [Hartford Courant]

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Fan Mail:  Our First Female Fan Used FWG For Her English Project [Thoughts From a Fat White Guy]

Baseball: Back-to-Back Homers Lead Huskies 9-5 over West Virginia [UConnHuskies.com]

Women’s Lacrosse: Lacrosse Sets Sights on BIG EAST Opening on the Road [UConnHuskies.com]

Softball: Huskies Hustle By Sacred Heart 5-2 [UConnHuskies.com]

Women’s Ice Hockey: Cristin Allen Receives Spot on New England All-Star Team [UConnHuskies.com]

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UConn Football links

UConn guard wants to be seen and Hurd [CT Post]

Derek Chard Enjoying Life As UConn’s Long Snapper [Hartford Courant]

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“It is Connecticut’s time” [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]

Curious onlookers [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]

From The Courant Archives: April 9, 2003 [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]

Giving It A Rest; My Tongue Still In My Mouth [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]

Anne Donovan Says She’s Tired Of UConn’s Dominance [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]

UConn, Griner Headline Intriguing Final Four Field [UConnHuskies.com]

Husky rewind: Once again, a big UConn run locks away a victory [CT Post]

UConn’s 2002 NCAA championship set standard for dominance [CT Post]

Expect Kalana Greene To Join Tina Charles As WNBA 1st-Round Pick [Hartford Courant]

Defeat UConn? Familiarity Helps [Hartford Courant]

UConn Women Now Turn Attention To Baylor, Brittney Griner [Hartford Courant]

Fouls mean Moore time on the bench [New Haven Register]

Future UConn teammates already working together [New Haven Register]

Charles, Moore honored again [New Haven Register]

WNBA Draft: Sun know where to go with top pick [Norwich Bulletin]

A day for honors … and reflection [The Day]

Huskies’ dogged pursuit of perfect not bad for game [The Republican-American]

Huskies seem to be unbeatable [AP]

Women’s Final Four: Baylor “respectful, but not fearful” of UConn [AP]

How Should We Feel About UConn [Wall Street Journal]

Threat to women’s game? UConn women are the exact opposite [USA Today]

The Connecticut Juggernaut Juggers On [Slam Online]

Debate: UConn women vs. men’s teams [Denver Post]

UConn Men’s Basketball links

Mike Anthony answers questions in his mailbag [Mike Anthony – Hartford Courant]

Five of the uncommitted McDonald’s All-Americans still could end up in Storrs [New Haven Register]

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Sad Day, I’m Retiring As A Blogger.  FWG Is Officially Done [Thoughts From a Fat White Guy]

Softball: Towers Grand Slam Puts Huskies Past CCSU 8-2 [UConnHuskies.com]

Is this a sign of things to come for UConn Huskies senior Tina Charles?

Here’s a press release from USBWA (United States Basketball Writers Association) naming her as their player of the year:

ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has chosen the recipients of its 2009-10 women’s postseason honors. Connecticut’s Tina Charles is the National Player of the Year, while Nebraska coach Connie Yoriis the National Coach of the Year and Baylor’s Brittney Griner is the National Freshman of the Year. All three selections will be honored at he USBWA Women’s Awards Breakfast on Tues., April 6 in San Antonio.

Charles, who is UConn’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder, leads the Huskies into the Final Four with a perfect 37-0 record, riding a record 76-game winning streak in pursuit of back-to-back national championships. She has averaged 18.3 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game. Yori led Nebraska to the best season in program history. The Huskers were 32-1, including 16-0 in Big 12 regular-season play. Nebraska won its first-ever conference title and advanced to the NCAA regionals for the first time in program history. Griner, with 18.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 6.4 blocks per game, has led Baylor back to the Final Four for the first time since 2005, when the Bears won the national title.

Charles and Connecticut teammate Maya Moore headline the USBWA Women’s All-America Team. Moore, the 2009 USBWA Women’s National Player of the Year and a three-time All-American, and Charles are among five Huskies to have earned National Player of the Year honors from the USBWA (Rebecca Lobo in 1995, Sue Bird in 2002 and Diana Taurasi in 2003 are the others). Another pair of All-America teammates will be on display at the Final Four as well. Two-time All-America Jayne Appel and Stanford teammate Nnemkadi Ogwumike were named to the team. Ohio State’s Jantel Lavender is also a repeat selection.

There are seven first-time All-America selections this season, including Charles and Ogwumike: Alysha Clark of Middle Tennessee, Victoria Dunlap of Kentucky, Kelsey Griffin of Nebraska, Jasmine Thomas of Duke and Monica Wright of Virginia. Dunlap, Griffin and Wright are the first players ever selected to the USBWA Women’s All-America Team from their respective schools since the association began naming a team during the 1996-97 season.

Following is the complete list of 2009-10 USBWA women’s honors:

2009 winner Moore of UConn leads the list of team members, all of whom are invited to the April 9 Gala Presentation in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (March 31, 2010) – The John R. Wooden Award Women’s All-American team was announced today (see below) with all five team members invited to Los Angeles for the April 9 announcement of the 2010 John R. Wooden Award winner as the college basketball player of the year. The presentation of the John R. Wooden Award Trophy to the Player of the Year will be made as part of the Wooden Award Gala at 6:30 p.m. that day.

With voting finishing just this past Monday, voters were asked to take into account performance during the regular season and postseason through the Sweet Sixteen, as well as a player’s character and academic performance, essential components of an outstanding player. Balloting was conducted over the past three weeks by hundreds of national media members. Voters selected five players from the 22 athletes listed on the ballot, and ranked them from 1 to 5. All players on the ballot were certified by their schools as maintaining a 2.0 GPA at their current school.

“The talent on the 2010 Wooden Award All American Team is incredible this year, and even making the ballot was tough this season,” said Steve Hathaway, president of The Los Angeles Athletic Club, speaking on behalf of hospitalized Wooden Award Chairman and Founder Richard “Duke” Llewellyn.

Connecticut’s Maya Moore is now a three-time John R. Wooden All-American, and won the John R. Wooden Award in 2009 as a sophomore. She and teammate Tina Charles, also a John R. Wooden All-American in 2010, have led their team to an undefeated season. Charles and Moore boast identical 18.3 ppg scoring averages. Charles adds 9.3 rebounds per game while shooting 63.5% from the field, while Moore contributes 8.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. Both players average below 30 minutes per game.

Four Wooden All-Americans will play in the Final Four: Moore, Charles and Stanford’s duo of Jayne Appel and Nnemkadi Ogwumike. Nebraska’s Kelsey Griffin rounds out the team. Ogwumike, the Pac-10 Player of the Year, averages 18.2 points and 9.6 rebounds. The senior Appel adds 13.6 points and 8.7 rebounds in directing Stanford’s tough post game. Griffin (20.3 ppg, 10.3 rpg) the 2010 Big 12 Player of the Year and a three-time Academic All-Big 12 pick, led the Cornhuskers to their first No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.

The 34th John R. Wooden Award Presentation Gala will be held at 6:30 p.m. on April 9 at The Los Angeles Athletic Club, 431 W. Seventh Street in Los Angeles.  In addition to honoring the John R. Wooden Award All-American teams, the “Legends of Coaching” Award will be presented to Florida’s Billy Donovan, who made his 10th appearance as a coach in the NCAA Tournament this year. The final vote tally will be released that night as well. Tickets are $105 and may be obtained by calling The Los Angeles Athletic Club at (213) 630-5231; the event always sells out. For up to date information on all of the Wooden Award candidates, please go to www.woodenaward.com.

The winners will receive a contribution from The Los Angeles Athletic Club for their university’s general scholarship fund.  The Men’s John R. Wooden All-American Team will be announced tomorrow, Thursday, April 1.

Women’s 2010 John R. Wooden Award All American Team®

$ 2009 John R. Wooden Award winner

# 2008 John R. Wooden All American Team

On Tuesday afternoon, the AP announced their Women’s Basketball 2010 All-America Teams and we find two members of the UConn Huskies on the team.

UConn senior Tina Charles and junior Maya Moore were unanimous choices to the team. This is the third straight Moore has been named to the first team and she joins Tennessee’s Chamique Holdsclaw, Duke’s Alana Beard and Oklahoma’s Courtney Paris as the only three time First Team All-Americans. Paris in the only women’s basketball player to be named to the First Team four straight years.

No other players from the Big East were chosen although former UConn recruit Elena Delle Donne, now playing at Delaware, was named to the third team. Here are the full teams:

AP All-America First Team

• Tina Charles, senior, UConn
• Maya Moore, junior, UConn
• Kelsey Griffin, senior, Nebraska
• Monica Wright, senior, Virginia
• Jantel Lavender, junior, Ohio State

AP All-America Second Team

• Andrea Riley, senior, Oklahoma State
• Jayne Appel, senior, Stanford
• Nnemka Ogwumike, sophomore, Stanford
• Alysha Clark, senior, Middle Tennessee State
• Brittney Griner, freshman, Baylor

AP All-America Third Team

• Danielle Robinson, junior, Oklahoma
• Jasmine Thomas, junior, Duke
• Victoria Dunlap, junior, Kentucky
• Elena Delle Donne, freshman, Delaware
• Amber Harris, junior, Xaiver