2008 Big East Preview: Connecticut Huskies

Connecticut: after a ‘breakthrough’ season, can teams maintain a high level of success?

Why is there so much skepticism towards UConn entering 2008? Detractors will usually point to one of three reasons:

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbGj12ef8-4

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuLLoL1Cyig

3. Key stats: #7 in turnover margin despite being #90 in total offense and #37 in total defense.

UConn largely returned to their 2003/2004 formula for success last year: conservative play, good defense, and good player development.

Three days left

New expansion pics are up on SK.com.

Blaze is expected to anchor our OL this season.

Can I get a nickel every time someone writes the same column about Mike Teel?

One key on Monday will be to pressure Fresno’s QB.

Our OL looks to be intact.

Greg Schiano has more confidence in San San Te as a freshman than he did in Jeremy Ito. Which is not surprising, considering how disappointing Ito turned out to be.

Ray Rice: 7 carries, 37 yards, and 2 catches for 6 yards last night.

Mike Teel = Tom Brandstater?

The Giants are sending three scouts to the Fresno game. Eleven other teams will be in attendance.

Somehow Kevin Bannon continues to find meaningful employment.

Speaking of bizarre acronyms…