The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This episode features 2014 Travelers Championship winner and PGA Tour Professional Kevin Streelman. We catch up on what life is like on the PGA Tour in this COVID-19 environment - from testing, fan-free courses and more.

Send us Fan Mail The second episode of Pursuing the Patriots gives us a Boston media perspective on the deal that would've moved the Patriots to Connecticut. We're talking with Boston Globe Sports Columnist Dan Shaughnessy about this deal. From his thoughts on if it would actually happen to going back and forth with Mayor Mike - we cover it all.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with Travis Steele, the Men's Basketball coach for Xavier University. We talk about his coaching career, look back at the 2019 UConn/Xavier game, and look ahead to what the Big East will hold for UConn in its return. 

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with Nathan Grube, Tournament Director for the Travelers Championship. We talk about the return of the PGA Tour, what the 2020 Travelers Championship will look like, preparing for a tournament in the age of COVID-19 and more.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with John Fanta. He talks about his role doing play by play for College Basketball on Fox, hosting Big East Shootaround and more. We dive into UConn's return to the conference, being a basketball focused league and a lot of other great college basketball topics.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with Acacia Courtney, former Miss Connecticut who is now a TV Analyst/Paddock Reporter for Gulfstream Park. We talk about how she got interested in horse racing, her day to day responsibilities at the track, how to get a younger audience interested in the sport and more.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with former UConn assistant coach and current DePaul Men's Basketball Coach Dave Leitao. We talk about his playing days under Jim Calhoun, transitioning to coaching alongside Coach Calhoun, the state of the Big East, and more.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with the Head Coach of the University of Hartford Women's Basketball team Morgan Valley. We talk with Coach Valley about her UConn playing career, what she's learned from Geno Auriemma and recap her first season at University of Hartford.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with former UConn Men's Basketball player Daniel Hamilton. We talk about his two years at UConn including his big run during the 2016 AAC Tournament, favorite moments, and what life has been like post UConn.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Pursuing the Patriots brought to you by The Connecticut Scoreboard. The first episode in our series takes us right to one of the dealmakers himself, former Connecticut Governor John Rowland. In this episode Governor Rowland talks about how the deal came to be, where and when the deal seemed to fall apart and more.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I speak with Corey Evans, National Basketball Analyst at Rivals.com about the recruiting end of things for UConn Men's Basketball. We talk about the incoming freshmen, virtual recruiting, and look forward to UConn's 2021 class.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with PGA Tour Pro Jim Furyk. Jim and I discuss his illustrious career including going hole by hole down the back nine of his record breaking 58 at the Travelers Championship.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features Jon Pessah - author of Yogi: A Life Behind the Mask. We talk all things Yogi Berra - from getting into baseball, his time in the Navy, his playing and managerial career, and more. As discussed at the top of the episode, we're giving local Connecticut businesses a shout out during these challenging times. Today's episode is brought to you by Pan de O...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with the long-time voice of the UConn Huskies, Joe D'Ambrosio. We look back on Joe's radio career and talk through memorable moments for UConn Basketball and Football. From players to cover, working with coaches, and best places to call a game - we cover it all.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with Bloomfield, CT native Dwight Freeney. We talk about his football career from his days of high school football, to playing for Syracuse and his illustrious NFL career. From sacking Michael Vick 4.5 times in college to winning a Super Bowl - we cover it all.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with PGA Tour caddie Ted Scott. Ted has caddied for Bubba Watson for 14 years and talks about his time on his bag, including his responsibilities, favorite courses and more. We break down Bubba's success in particular at the Travelers Championship- an event he has won 3 times.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with former UConn guard Rodney Purvis. We talk about Purvis' UConn career - from sitting out a year, to the NCAA Tournament and more. We also catch up on what Rodney has been doing since graduating from UConn. This episode was edited by Stephen Sanzari.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with University of Hartford Men's Basketball Coach John Gallagher. We talk about the impact of COVID-19 on college basketball, especially how this impacted his team's appearance in the America East title game. We also look back on his team's season, break down the roster, and discuss some other issues in college basketball. This ep...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with UConn legend and NBA All Star, Caron Butler. We talk about Caron's journey - from being recruited by Coach Calhoun, to playing in the Big East, to the NBA and post basketball life. This episode was edited by Stephen Sanzari.

Send us Fan Mail The coronavirus has started to make its impact on the Connecticut sports scene. Today the CIAC announced that it would be canceling all winter sports tournaments. First up, you’ll hear from Glenn Lungarini, Executive Director of CIAC. Glenn talks about what went into this decision to cancel these tournaments, alternatives they considered and has a message for athletes, coaches, fa...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the podcast features an interview with Jim Calhoun. Coach Calhoun has recently come out of retirement to become the head coach at the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut. I talk with Coach Calhoun about returning to the game, the state of his current team and revisit some of Calhoun's career highlights.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with John Silver of The UConn Daily - a daily newsletter highlighting all things UConn athletics. John and I talk about how he thought of the idea for starting a newsletter, the feedback he's gotten on it, and take a deep dive into the future of UConn athletics. This episode was edited by Stephen Sanzari.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with Bristol, CT native Paul Severino. Paul is the TV play by play voice of the Miami Marlins for Fox Sports Florida. We talk about Paul's path from Bristol to Miami, how he prepares for a game, some baseball rules changes and more. This episode was edited by Stephen Sanzari.

Send us Fan Mail Joining us on this episode of the podcast is Kevin Armstrong, one of the Executive Producers on Netflix's docu-series Killer Insider: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez. Kevin and I talk about the docu-series, particularly around Aaron Hernandez's Connecticut connections. We discuss other aspects of the series as well including Hernandez's sexuality and CTE condition. This...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an interview with UConn Women's Basketball legend and current Princeton Women's Basketball Head Coach, Carla Berube. We talk about Coach Berube's time at UConn, being part of the first national championship team, her 17 years at Tufts, and transitioning to her first D1 coaching job at Princeton. This episode was edited by Stephen Sanzari.