The reports of Notre Dame’s interest in UConn Head Football Coach Randy Edsall serve as reminder of the tenuous nature of contractual relationships in collegiate athletics. As the National Football Post’s Robert Boland wrote, “college contracts are made to be broken.” Connecticut Sports Law has also documented the system of virtual free agency in the post Coaching [...]
UConn-Notre Dame: “That was for Jazz”
November 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
“That was for Jazz”, UConn running back Andre Dixon appeared to proclaim while walking off the field following his game-winning touchdown in Saturday’s thrilling double-overtime victory over Notre Dame. UConn Head Coach Randy Edsall echoed similar sentiments in his post-game interview, in which he talked about sending the game ball to the family of Jasper Howard. But this game [...]
UConn Football Strikes Deal With Michigan
August 3, 2009 By 2 Comments
Zac Boyer of the Hartford Courant reports that UConn has agreed to open its 2010 season at Michigan, with the Wolverines returning the favor and visiting Rentschler Field in 2013. According to Boyer, UConn was not interested in playing Michigan if it involved playing home games outside of Rentschler Stadium, as does the yet to [...]
The View from Section 131: Criticism of Randy Edsall is Unfair
November 20, 2008 By 2 Comments
UConn Head Football Coach Randy Edsall has denied interest in the head job at Syracuse. Nevertheless, the rumors have persisted. In fact, the Hartford Courant ran an article yesterday bearing the headline “Edsall Doesn’t Clarify Position on Coaching Vacancy.” The cases of Nick Saban and Rich Rodriguez, whose hollow denials of interest in other coaching jobs, shortly [...]
One Step Closer: UConn, Tennessee Agree to 2-Game Football Series
September 5, 2008 By 3 Comments
Credit UConn AD Jeff Hathaway and Head Coach Randy Edsall for backing their talk of creating a big-time football program with action. After agreeing to play Notre Dame, UConn has agreed to play a 2-game series against the University of Tennessee in 2015 and 2016. Unlike Notre Dame, Tennessee will actually play UConn at Rentschler Field [...]
UConn Football Kickoff: What to Watch in 2008
August 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
With the UConn Football team kicking off their season tomorrow night against Hofstra, here are a few things to keep in mind while cheering on Randy Edsall’s Huskies: Randy Edsall is coaching under a new contract, which includes a $1.5 buyout clause should he leave UConn after this season. Rich Rodriguez left West Virginia for Michigan despite a whopping [...]
Big Money Heading to Storrs: UConn Athletics and Nike Agree on $45.5 Million Contract
June 25, 2008 By 5 Comments
The Hartford Courant reports that UConn and Nike have reached a 10-year, $45.5 million contract for exclusive sponsorship rights. The deal is “believed to be one of the biggest in the country.” The agreement operates as follows: Nike will provide uniforms, sports apparel, practice gear and equipment for all 24 varsity teams The retail value of [...]
UConn v. Notre Dame Update: General Assembly Clears Path to South Bend
April 24, 2008 By 9 Comments
Under the gold dome of the state capitol, state legislators and UConn officials announced an agreement that clears the way for UConn to play under the golden dome, at the University of Notre Dame. A contract between Notre Dame and UConn has not been finalized. However, the General Assembly has given its blessing for UConn to enter into [...]
