News Links, 9/7/13

Football
NFL’s Connecticut connections, Post

Soccer
#3 UConn [Men] tops BU, New England Soccer News
Houle Nets Game-Winner to Lift Huskies in 1-0 Victory Over Maine, UConnHuskies.com

Men’s Hoops
UConn’s Daniels guided by a star, JI (requires subscription)
Isaac Hamilton won’t get NLI release, ESPN
Weekend Visitation: Two top-100 prospects set to decide, CBS Sports
VIDEO: New Xavier AD says Big East expansion could come within 5 years, CBS Sports
College basketball countdown: No. 46 Southern Methodist, USA Today
Which other coaches will get the HOF call?, ESPN

Women’s Hoops
In the end, Auriemma found it hard to say no, Post
A mainstay for UConn and his country, Post
Jeff Jacobs: For Geno, Does Coaching Women’s Basketball Ever Get Old?, Courant
Appealing To Patriotism, USA Basketball Gets Auriemma, Courant
Pictures: Geno Auriemma’s Olympic Press Conference, Courant
Line Items About Geno’s Decision/NCAA Info, Courant
Sun Keep Mike Thibault, Mystics Waiting For Playoff Spot, Courant
Geno Auriemma officially back as coach for U.S. women’s team, Register
Sun lose Charles for season, but beat Washington, Register
Geno Will Coach 2016 U.S. Women in Rio, UConn Advance
Mechelle Voepel: Geno Auriemma up to the challenge, ESPN
Geno Auriemma set for 2016, ESPN

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