The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with college basketball legend Dick Vitale. We talk about UConn moving back to the Big East, Dan Hurley, Jim Calhoun, and look back on the lost season of 2020. To learn more about Dick's book visit dickvitaleonline.com.

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode Yale Basketball’s James Jones joins the pod. Coach Jones takes us through the Ivy’s decision to cancel its postseason conference tournament and the domino effect that had on the sports world, the Ivy's decision to not play basketball until January this year, takes us through how his team his preparing, preview his team, and more.

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we’re talking with good friend of the podcast, John Gallagher, the Men's Basketball Coach at University of Hartford. Coach Gallagher takes us through what this crazy off season has been like, goes over the roster player by player, gives his thoughts on the America East’s new conference schedule and a whole lot more.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we’re talking with Fairfield basketball Head Coach Jay Young. Coach Young recaps last season - his first one as the head coach at Fairfield, breaks down this year’s roster, and takes us through some of the COVID protocols in college basketball.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode UConn Football Head Coach Randy Edsall joins us. We talk about the decision to not play games this year and what the team has been up to during the season of practices and workouts. We then look back at some classic UConn football games and discuss the differences between his first tenure at UConn and his current one.

Send us Fan Mail Our Big East Women's Basketball coaching series resumes this week with Creighton's Jim Flanery. Coach Flanery talks about the growth of the program under his leadership, coaching his alma mater, previews this year's team and more. Note: This episode was recorded prior to announcements about the 2020 season being played.

Send us Fan Mail What does the future of the XL Center look like? With the recent announcement that UConn would not be playing basketball or hockey games at the XL Center this season the age old question of what to do with the arena was brought up once again. Demolish it and build a new one from scratch? Renovate parts of the current building? All of these options and more are discussed CRDA Execu...

Send us Fan Mail Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s Senior VP of Sports & Entertainment, Tom Cantone joins the podcast to talk about the new trend of bubbling sports in order to be played. We discuss the boxing and MMA that has taken place at Mohegan, the potential for a college basketball bubble at Mohegan Sun and the future of the sports and entertainment industry.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with UConn Men's and Women's Basketball beat writer Charlotte Carroll. We talk about her first season on the beat, look forward to the Big East and discuss the results of The Athletic's recent fan survey. This episode was recorded prior to the NCAA announcing the start date for this year's college basketball season.

Send us Fan Mail Joining me today is Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman. The Commissioner and I talk about the growth of the league since she became commissioner, why now was the right time to bring UConn back into the conference, and take a deep dive into the two biggest stories around college sports right now - the COVID-19 pandemic and social justice issues.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with Connecticut author Jeff Benedict. Jeff's recent book The Dynasty details the history of the Kraft era of the New England Patriots. We talk about Kraft's path to ownership, the potential move to Hartford, the Brady break up and more. Want to win a copy of Jeff's book. Enter here: bit.ly/dynastycontest

Send us Fan Mail Will they be able to play high school football in Connecticut this year? That’s the big question. As of now, the season has been canceled but players and coaches are speaking out to ask for a chance to play. If you check out our YouTube feed you’ll hear from two players who have been leading the charge. On this episode you’ll hear from two coaches. First up you’ll hear from Coach...

Send us Fan Mail You've heard from her in the past, Acacia Courtney, the official horse racing expert of the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast is back. The former Miss Connecticut and current horse racing analyst previews this weekend's Kentucky Derby. Can anyone beat Tiz the Law? Acacia shares all.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with Seton Hall Women's Basketball Head Coach Tony Bozzella. We talk about the growth of his program since he started coaching, the competitiveness of the Big East and more.

Send us Fan Mail Like a lot of industries the sports and entertainment industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode I talk with Ben Weiss - GM of the XL Center. We discuss what the new normal of sports and entertainment venues will look like, renovations and improvements to the facility and discuss the importance of an arena in downtown Hartford.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with Butler Women's Basketball Head Coach Kurt Godlevske. We talk about the growth of the program under his leadership, his team's style of play, playing in Hinkle Fieldhouse and more.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Connnecticut Scoreboard Podcast, I’m talking with new Villanova Women’s Basketball head Coach Denise Dillon. I talk with Coach Dillon about playing for the legendary Harry Perretta back in the 90s, what it’s like to be taking over for her old coach, some memories about games against UConn during her playing days and more.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with DePaul Women’s Basketball Coach Doug Bruno. Coach Bruno talks about his 40+ years of coaching, the growth of the DePaul program, his friendship with Geno Auriemma, and UConn’s return to the Big East.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with former UConn Men's Basketball player Josh Boone. We have a lot of fun talking through the championship run of his freshman year, playing under Jim Calhoun, differences between the NBA and playing overseas, and more.

Send us Fan Mail We’re getting you ready for year two of Hartford Athletic with two great interviews. First up, you’ll hear from Hartford Athletic player Harry Swartz. We talk about his time so far with the Athletic, playing for a new coach, expectations for this year’s team and more. Next up is Myke Fuhrman, co-host of the Nutmeg State Podcast and founder of Mad Hat Massive, the Hartford Athletic...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we're talking with the most recent Nathan's Hot Dog Champion, professional competitive eater, and Connecticut resident Miki Sudo. We talk about her path to a competitive eating career, how she prepares for eating contests, favorite foods and more. 

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an Interview with NBC Connecticut's Gabby Lucivero. We talk about her path and journey In sports journalism, what It's been like covering sports from home during the pandemic, some memorable CT sports stories and more. 

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with ESPN Investigative Reporter Don Van Natta Jr. We're talking with Don about his latest episode of The Backstory on LeBron James' televised free agency decision. The event which happened in Greenwich, Connecticut just about ten years ago was one of the first examples of a player controlling their free agent announcement.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with Brad Balukjian, author of The Wax Pack: On the Open Road In Search of Baseball's Afterlife. We talk about the premise of Brad's book, his road trip to meet a variety of baseball players, the travel itself and more.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with former UConn Men's Basketball player Alex Oriakhi. We discuss Alex's UConn career - from an NIT appearance his freshman year to winning the championship in his sophomore year, and an up and down junior year that ultimately culminated with him transferring to Missouri.