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Calhoun Insensitive to Economic Times

By Jay MariottiFeb 23rd 2009 – 11:29PM

Yes, the question came from a guy whom Sean Penn might describe as a hippie, commie something or another. Yes, it was asked by a rabble-rousing political activist who, among other quirks, once was arrested for disrupting a gubernatorial inaugural parade. But just because it was presented by the notorious Ken Krayeske...

Syracuse Player Has Run-in With Geno Auriemma, Big East Takes No Action

By Michael David SmithJan 21st 2009 – 8:35AM

The above video appears to show UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma and Syracuse forward Nicole Michael exchanging words as they go through the post-game handshake line, followed by Michael trying to trip Auriemma when they cross paths again, and Auriemma being restrained by his players from going after Michael. A...

Geno Auriemma Is Mad at ESPN

By Michael David SmithMar 14th 2008 – 11:54AM

I thought Shelley Smith of ESPN did an even-handed job when she broke the news that the University of Connecticut women's basketball team committed a recruiting violation by taking Maya Moore on a tour of ESPN. UConn coach Geno Auriemma does not agree with me.Auriemma said this on his weekly radio show: "It's a story that...

GenoAuriemma News From the Web

  • 05/22/12 An uncertain future awaits the Big East Source: Sports Illustrated Connecticut women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma remembers when everyone affiliated with the Big East -- then a tight-knight cadre of northeastern schools -- could fit comfortably into a room at the Ponte Vedra Inn to discuss conference matters.
  • 05/21/12 Andy Staples: Big East still hopeful, but tectonic... Source: Sports Illustrated Connecticut women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma remembers when everyone affiliated with the Big East -- then a tight-knight cadre of northeastern schools -- could fit comfortably into a room at the Ponte Vedra Inn to discuss conference matters.
  • 05/21/12 Big East members say they are confident in future,... Source: Orlando Sentinel - Orlando FL (NASCAR) Big East embattled veterans and eager newcomers said they feel confident about the league's future following the first day of spring meetings.
  • 05/18/12 Mass. bank names Auriemma director Source: The Day - New London CT Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. has appointed UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma a director of the company and of Berkshire Bank. Berkshire Bank also intends to enter into a marketing arrangement with Auriemma whereby he will serve as a spokesman for the bank, the company announced.
  • 05/17/12 UConn, U.S. Olympic women's hoops coach Geno Auriemma... Source: Boston Business Journal - Boston MA Pittsfield, Mass.-based Berkshire Hills Bancorp (Nasdaq: BHLB) named University of Connecticut women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma as a director and spokesman, as the bank looks to bolster visibility in the Nutmeg State following its April merger with Connecticut Bank and Trust Co. Auriemma, 58, has served as head coach of the UConn women's basketball team since 1986.

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