Locked On UConn - Daily Podcast on University of Connecticut Huskies Football and Basketball

ON A ROLL: Women Continue Domination; Candle Builds Out Staff; Hurley Sounds Off On State Of CBB

Episode Summary

UConn Huskies Women’s Basketball crush Butler with a 47-point blowout, extending their Big East win streak to 29 straight. Can anyone stop Geno Auriemma’s squad as they chase redemption against Tennessee? Matt Schonvisky spotlights Sarah Strong’s stat-sheet dominance, Azzi Fudd’s consistency, and the relentless Huskies defense forcing opponents into panic mode. Concerns about free throw shooting linger as tournament season approaches—will it threaten their path to another championship? Coach Jason Candle’s rapid-fire recruiting reshapes UConn Football’s offensive staff, securing key hires like Nunzio Campanile and Markell Blackwell with strong ties to New Jersey and Florida talent pipelines. Meanwhile, Dan Hurley vents about college basketball’s chaotic “free agent” era, questioning changes that blur the line between NCAA and G League. Hear why Hurley’s push for a college basketball commissioner could impact the sport’s future. Don’t miss this deep dive into UConn’s athletic dominance and the seismic shifts sweeping the NCAA.

Episode Notes

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0:00 – UConn Women’s Dominance Recap of UConn women's basketball's impressive win over Butler, team depth, defense, and their outlook for upcoming marquee matchups (Tennessee revenge game), concerns about free throw shooting, and argument for UConn to be ranked #1. 

10:04 – UConn Football Staff Update Overview of Jason Candle’s offensive staff hires: Nunzio Campanelli as OC, Markel Blackwell as QB coach/pass game coordinator, and John Morgan/Max Ray for offensive line. Analysis of staff backgrounds, recruiting ties (NJ, FL), and implications for future program development. 

17:11 – College Basketball StateMatt Schonvisky discusses Dan Hurley’s critical take on NCAA basketball, impacts of the transfer portal, agents’ advice to players, college basketball becoming "G League-like," and calls for a commissioner to preserve sport integrity and player development. 

UConn Huskies Women’s Basketball crush Butler with a 47-point blowout, extending their Big East win streak to 29 straight. Can anyone stop Geno Auriemma’s squad as they chase redemption against Tennessee? Matt Schonvisky spotlights Sarah Strong’s stat-sheet dominance, Azzi Fudd’s consistency, and the relentless Huskies defense forcing opponents into panic mode. Concerns about free throw shooting linger as tournament season approaches—will it threaten their path to another championship? 

Coach Jason Candle’s rapid-fire recruiting reshapes UConn Football’s offensive staff, securing key hires like Nunzio Campanile and Markell Blackwell with strong ties to New Jersey and Florida talent pipelines. Meanwhile, Dan Hurley vents about college basketball’s chaotic “free agent” era, questioning changes that blur the line between NCAA and G League. Hear why Hurley’s push for a college basketball commissioner could impact the sport’s future. Don’t miss this deep dive into UConn’s athletic dominance and the seismic shifts sweeping the NCAA. 

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