Connecticut Huskies NCAA Football News

Yawin Smallwood set a deadline of July 15 to make up his mind about his football future.

Q: Hey Des, Now that Tyler's gone, how do you think we're going to match up again the rest of the Big East at the QB position? Thank Des, have a good 4th bro! GO HUSKIES! - Greg, New Haven.

NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 4 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news release: Two members of the Southern Connecticut State University football team - sophomore offensive lineman James Economou and sophomore running back John Wiechman - have been named as 2009 preseason All-Americans by Consensus Draft Services.

A projected Huskies football starter is ineligible for this season, and two incoming freshmen won't be able to play until 2010, UConn announced in releasing roster news Saturday.

Some young kids are going to have to step up: Jesse Joseph, A.J. Portee, Trevardo Williams .

Q: With Marcus Campbell out, who do you see stepping into DE opposite Lindsay Witten? Could Kendall Reyes move back to DE? - Andrew, Simsbury A: I thought Kendall could be an option until I remembered the staff had him on a rigorous training program last year to build his body to play tackle because that's where the coaches thought he was best ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 20 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news release: Southern Connecticut State University head football coach Rich Cavanaugh has announced team captains for the upcoming 2009 season - seniors Jarom Freeman , Martin Manson , Kyle Sandberg and Greg Tuba .

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 20 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news release: Four members of the Southern Connecticut State University football team - senior offensive lineman Ed Peters , junior linebacker Jerome Pinckney , sophomore offensive lineman James Economou and sophomore tailback John Wiechman - have earned ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 22 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news release: A quartet from the Southern Connecticut State University football team - senior offensive lineman Ed Peters , junior linebacker Jerome Pinckney , junior defensive back Martin Manson and sophomore tailback John Wiechman - have been named All-ECAC.

Q: Hey Dez. Great coverage on UConn football! I'm just curious why people are still doubting UConn for next year.

The Pats made a big play by drafting the UConn cornerback. The 2008 season was a very disappointing one for the secondary.

The upcoming Notre Dame football season is a momentous one for the school, program, and especially head coach Charlie Weis.

For the third consecutive season, the University of Connecticut is pleased to present its "Top Of The Rent" football ticket program.

Zach Frazer was named the starting quarterback coming out of spring practice, but that position is not set in stone.

The following information was released by Pennsylvania State University - University Park: Penn State Nittany Lions fanatics will once again live out all their football dreams this week at the fourth annual Penn State Football Fantasy Camp, which will run from Wednesday, June 10 to Sunday, June 14.

UConn football head coach Randy Edsall introduced the new team uniforms Tuesday afternoon during a press conference at Rentschler Field in East Hartford.

The University of Connecticut football Huskies will be sporting new uniforms when they take the field for the 2009 season.

Als add two Quebecers The Montreal Alouettes announced the signing of fullbacks Martin Bedard and Benoit Boulanger on Wednesday.

It's a great day to work outside isn't it? The Huskies are going to be doing just that today kicking off their own workouts.

Q: Who are some of the Huskies on the 2009 team that will be NFL prospects for the NFL draft? - Jason, East Haddam.