News Links, 12/23/15

Football
UConn’s Bryant Shirreffs has settled in as leader, Register
UConn Preparing For Whatever Marshall Throws Its Way In St. Petersburg Bowl, Courant
UConn Football Players Visit Hospital, Courant
Postcard From St. Pete: A Win For UConn, Courant
St. Petersburg Bowl notes: UConn arrives early — not that it had a choice, WV Gazette

Men’s Hoops
UConn’s Amida Brimah out 6-8 weeks with broken finger, Register
Broken finger to sideline Brimah for 6-8 weeks, Daily Campus
Central’s Brandon Peel Does Even More Good Off The Court, Courant
Preview Capsule: Central At UConn, Courant
UConn Men’s Insider: Shabazz Knows He’ll Succeed In NBA; Offers Assessment Of Huskies, Courant
UConn’s Amida Brimah Out Six To Eight Weeks With Broken Finger, Courant
CCSU men’s basketball hopes to test itself against UConn, New Britain Herald
UConn men’s basketball coach Ollie has mixed feelings as he faces old friend in CCSU’s Dickenson, New Britain Herald

Women’s Hoops
UConn freshman Napheesa, Samuelson shine in starting roles, Register
UConn Women 86, LSU 40: Stewart Provides Glimpse Into Future, Other Things Learned, Courant

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