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New UConn Football head coach Jason Candle joins the show to break down his first few months on the job.

From assembling a roster in today’s transfer portal era to navigating NIL, Coach Candle shares what’s surprised him most about UConn Football and why he’s excited about the future.

We also dive into quarterback evaluation, spring practice takeaways, scheduling as an independent, and how he balances the process of building his program with the pressure to win right away.

Plus, some fun topics to close it out—golf with Gruden, his favorite Red Sox player, and what would be on the menu at a Candle family tailgate.

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Former UConn assistant coach Luke Murray joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast after being named the new head coach at Boston College. Murray discusses what made the BC opportunity appealing, how he plans to build the program from scratch, and what kind of culture he wants to establish in year one.

We also dive into UConn’s March run, working alongside Dan Hurley from Wagner to Rhode Island to UConn, how Hurley has evolved over the years, and what advice Murray has for whoever steps into his demanding former role.

Plus: thoughts on Braylon’s next step, Solo Ball battling through injury, favorite UConn memories outside the national titles, and the unforgettable Billy Joel moment.

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The college sports world is changing fast. NIL, the transfer portal, conference realignment, and new financial pressures are reshaping everything. We sat down with Tom Pincince, Athletic Director at Central Connecticut State University, to discuss how CCSU Athletics is navigating the new era of college athletics.

We talk about the biggest challenges facing mid-major programs, how student-athletes can benefit from NIL opportunities, the impact of the transfer portal, donor support, facilities, and what success looks like for Central moving forward.

If you care about the future of college sports, this is a must-listen to conversation.