Paw Prints – The Daily UConn Huskies Roundup – 10/9/14

Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball teams as well as the other sports the student-athletes engage in. We will do our best to bring you the links from all of the media that covers the Huskies on a DAILY basis.

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UConn Football links

Today’s UConn Football links can be found in the Thursday links section of the UConn vs Tulane preview.

UConn Women’s Basketball links

Acorns Of Information From A Morning Drive To Storrs [john altavilla – hartford courant]

UConn Men’s Basketball links

In The American, There is UConn, SMU … And The Rest [dom amore – hartford courant]

Other UConn related links

M. Ice Hockey. Video: UConn Hockey in Hartford. It Starts Now! [sox & dawgs]

M. Ice Hockey. Huskies Set to Open Season at Penn State [uconn huskies]

Field Hockey. Field Hockey Gears Up for Weekend Battles with No. 19 ODU, Boston University [uconn huskies]

W. Ice Hockey. UConn Skates With Union This Weekend [uconn huskies]

M. Soccer. Huskies Earn 0-0 Draw Against Conference Foe Cincinnati [uconn huskies]

Softball. UConn Softball Releases Full 2015 Schedule [uconn huskies]

POLO. Cornell Polo Topples University of Connecticut [cornell daily sun]

UConn Students – UConn Football Is Heading To Yankee Stadium

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

Wolf Pack Invite Fans to Help Paint Ice Sunday, October 12

HARTFORD, October 8, 2014: Global Spectrum, operators of the XL Center and Hartford Wolf Pack, announced today an opportunity for fans to participate in the painting of the XL Center ice markings this Sunday, October 12, starting at 11:00 AM.

All those interested in taking part in, or simply getting a glimpse of, the ice-painting process, are asked to go to the XL Center atrium at 11:00 AM on Sunday. Wolf Pack staff will escort all those assembled to ice level, where they will have a chance to take paint brush in hand and apply a portion of the special “Jet Ice” paint to one of the rink lines.

“We want to extend the opportunity to our fans to take part in the creation of the ice-building process. It will give our fans a sense of pride and belonging,” said Global Spectrum’s Chris Lawrence, General Manager of the XL Center and Hartford Wolf Pack Business Operations. “We are obviously excited about all of the XL Center renovations these past few months, and this is a great event for fans to take a look at the changes before the home opener on October 18^th.”

The Pack open the home portion of their 2014-15 AHL regular season Saturday, October 18 at the XL Center, hosting the Portland Pirates at 7:00 PM. Tickets for that game, and all 2014-15 Wolf Pack home games, are now on sale at the XL Center ticket office, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499. Wolf Pack tickets start as low as $12 for youth 12 years old or younger.

To speak with a Wolf Pack representative about season or group tickets, or any of the Wolf Pack’s many ticketing options, call (855) 762-6451, or click here to request more info.

Wolf Pack Announce Hockey Staff Additions

HARTFORD, October 8, 2014: Hartford Wolf Pack general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Wolf Pack has welcomed three new additions to its hockey staff.

Brian Fairbrother is the Wolf Pack’s new athletic trainer, Paul Secola joins the team as Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach and Shawn Roche has been hired as Video Coordinator.

Fairbrother comes to the Wolf Pack from Quinnipiac University, where he has worked in sports medicine for eight years. The 32-year-old native of Littleton, NH provided medical services for the Bobcats’ Men’s Ice Hockey program, and also served as an approved clinical instructor and lecturer for Quinnipiac’s Athletic Training Program.

Fairbrother holds a Master’s degree in Recreation and Sports Science from Ohio University, where he worked for a year as a graduate assistant athletic trainer, focusing his efforts on the football, women’s lacrosse and track and field teams. He also has experience working with the football program at Harvard University, and did his undergraduate work at Northeastern University, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training in 2005.

Secola, 24, who hails from Brookfield, CT, has a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, and a Bachelor’s in Strength and Conditioning, from the University of Connecticut. While at UConn, he worked with the Football, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, and Field Hockey programs, and conducted, and participated in, research studies under his major advisor, Dr. William Kraemer. Prior to joining the Wolf Pack, Secola worked at Edwin O. Smith High School in Storrs, CT, where he served as Strength and Conditioning Coach for the hockey and baseball teams. Secola also coordinated the school’s weight room, designing and implementing training programs for both teams and individual athletes.

Roche has been a video coordinator and video coach for the Canisius College Men’s Hockey program in his hometown of Buffalo, NY for the past two years. The 29-year-old Roche earned a Master’s degree in Adult Education from the University of Phoenix, after graduating from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor’s in Sports Management. He also did graduate work at the University of Toledo, serving as a graduate assistant coach and video coordinator for the football program, and at Bowling Green Roche worked as a student coach for the Falcon football team. He has also assisted the Buffalo Bills with their training camp operation.

The Wolf Pack begin regular-season play this Sunday, October 12, traveling to Syracuse to battle the Crunch in a 5:00 PM game. The Pack open the home portion of their 2014-15 AHL regular season Saturday, October 18 at the XL Center, hosting the Portland Pirates at 7:00 PM. Tickets for that game, and all 2014-15 Wolf Pack home games, are now on sale at the XL Center ticket office, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499. Wolf Pack tickets start as low as $12 for youth 12 years old or younger.

To speak with a Wolf Pack representative about season or group tickets, or any of the Wolf Pack’s many ticketing options, call (855) 762-6451, or click here to request more info.

Video: UConn Hockey in Hartford. It Starts Now!

UConn Men’s Hockey is making the XL Center their home ice this season as they enter hockey’s most prestigious conference, Hockey East. Don’t miss opening night in Hartford vs. Boston College on Nov. 5. Get your tickets at http://www.UConnTickets.com.

Paw Prints – The Daily UConn Huskies Roundup – 10/8/14

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UConn Football links

Breaking Bread With Bob – 10/7/14 [sox & dawgs]

UConn Huskies Depth Chart For Tulane [sox & dawgs]

Diaco, UConn ready to tackle Tulane [william paxton – ct post]

UConn’s Knappe staying calm in preparation for first career start [jim fuller – new haven register]

UConn’s Newsome in some select company [jim fuller – new haven register]

Tuesday presser: Scaling back on O [john silver – sny uconn]

Diaco expects more playing time for Newsome, younger Huskies [ct post]

Diaco: Newsome, Johnson To Get More Time; Foxx Could Play Some QB [hartford courant]

It Has Been Ugly; Diaco Says UConn Has Been Own Worst Enemy [hartford courant]

UConn freshman Arkeel Newsome in line for more playing time [new haven register]

UConn Women’s Basketball links

UConn’s Dailey thankful for World Championship experience [jim fuller – new haven register]

Nurse figures to make sizable impact at UConn [ct post]

UConn Basketball Letting Fans Pick First Night Rosters [hartford courant]

UConn Men’s Basketball links

Shabazz Napier Loses Shoe In Scrimmage [uconn huskies basketball]

UConn Basketball Letting Fans Pick First Night Rosters [hartford courant]

Other UConn related links

M. Soccer. Huskies Resume Conference Play Against Cincinnati On Wednesday [uconn huskies]

W. Soccer. Huskies Travel To Houston And SMU For Texas Two-Step [uconn huskies]

W. Volleyball. Volleyball Returns Home For Weekend Matches Against Memphis and Cincinnati [uconn huskies]

M. Ice Hockey. UConn becomes part of Hockey East as it finishes transition from non-scholarship program [ap]

Rangers Reassign Chris Mueller To Wolf Pack

NEW YORK, October 7, 2014 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the team has reassigned Chris Mueller to the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).

The Rangers have 23 players on their active roster. The roster breakdown is listed below:

Forwards (14)*: Derick Brassard, Anthony Duclair, Jesper Fast, Tanner Glass, Carl Hagelin, *Kevin Hayes (injured), Chris Kreider, Ryan Malone, J.T. Miller, Dominic Moore, Rick Nash, Martin St. Louis, Lee Stempniak, Mats Zuccarello

Defensemen (7): Dan Boyle, Dan Girardi, Matt Hunwick, Kevin Klein, Ryan McDonagh, John Moore, Marc Staal

Goaltenders (2): Henrik Lundqvist, Cam Talbot

*Derek Stepan is on long-term injured reserve

Breaking Bread With Bob – 10/7/14

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.

UConn Huskies Depth Chart For Tulane Green Wave

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)