Notre Dame-West Haven coach
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is practicing at 3 p.m. today. "We refuse to accept this decision. WE are going to continue to practice." I imagine he isn't the only one.
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Ansonia coach Tom Brockett: "“Let me tell you: Don't ever get rid of Thanksgiving Day football. Every kid should get a chance to play today. Every community should get a chance to come out and support their high school football team.”
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The CIAC Board of Control passed this morning use of a 35-second shot clock to begin with the 2023-24
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season. Mandatory at varsity, optional at JV and freshman levels.
Chip Malafronte did his job without bias, without fanfare and without ego. It is not easy to do that day in and day out in this business and maintain a calm exterior, but he managed to do it. You also won't find many nicer human beings than Chip Malafronte. RIP.
One of the best things CIAC does is the Unified Sports at halftime of all these games. I missed these as much as anything in the two years we were away.
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Ladies and gentlemen, we made it through the season after two long years of not getting to Mohegan. This is my thanks to all if you for following along and making year 20 doing
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a very gratifying milestone. Goodnight from the Mohegan Sun.
Notre Dame (WH) sophomore Abdou Toure scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half. He also grabbed 11 rebounds. UConn Assistant Tom Moore and Yale head coach James Jones in attendance to watch Toure.
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Thankful my son Patrick was able to have a graduation ceremony this morning from Tabor Preschool in Branford during the age of social distancing. Shed a tear or two. Very proud.
Two public schools in the Division II
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final. Two public schools in the Division IV
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final. Two public schools in the Division I
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semis. Yet let's put the schools of choice in one division because the poor public schools can't compete. Give me a break
Of course I'm the last one to leave. Another great season comes to a close. Thank you for following all season long. Good night from the Mohegan Sun!
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Honestly never thought the day would come where I would see a shot clock in the high school
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game. For the benefit of the
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and
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kids playing the CIAC game who plan to play at the next level, it is very important. The game itself will benefit, too.
Jeffrey Austin has been the new course superintendent at
@YaleAthletics
Golf Course, the school announced. Austin will come from Quail Hollow, which hosts the Wells Fargo Championship on the PGA Tour. Austin also a former assistant at Augusta National, home to the Masters.
CIAC Exec. Director Glenn Lungarini: "“CIAC understands the value of providing students a spring sports experience, if possible. However, the health and safety of our communities must remain at the center of our decision making.”
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To my lovely bride on our 5th wedding anniversary (already?). At a lovely spot in Williamsburg. As most sportswriters know, the wife needs to have the patience of a saint. And she does, bless her heart.
You are looking live at CIAC headquarters, site of today's student protest for the cancellation of the winter state tournaments. My first protest. Should be interesting.
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North Haven coach Bob DeMayo is four wins away from 900 career wins in his 60th season at the helm. Remarkable doesn't even begin to describe the accomplishment. My goodness.
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Official: CIAC spring sports have not been canceled yet. But all spring postseason tournaments/championships have been. Whatever that final experience will be won't be determined until final decision on schools staying closed or re-opening.
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People actually told me after East Catholic's loss to Hillhouse last March that Mike McGuirl made a mistake and wouldn't play at Kansas State. Hmmm.
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No state
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players selected for the McDonald's All-American team but Northwest Catholic coach John Mirabello is the coach for the East team for the 41st annual game which will be held March 28 in Atlanta.
It was nice to see
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at the FLAC tonight in New Haven, rooting on his alma mater, Bristol Central. He was very helpful to me when I was starting out in our business and I will always be grateful.
Had to interview John Mirabello after three tough losses here at Mohegan in a state final (New London, Career and now Bristol Central). They don't come any classier than John Mirabello. Trust me.
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I've been on favor of a shot clock long before social media was even a thought. Todays approval by the NFHS is long overdue, but definitely a step in the right direction.
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Notre Dame wins first state championship 65-60 over Sacred Heart. State's only unbeaten. The streak will end at 107 for Sacred Heart. At Mohegan, a place the Hearts have owned the last four years.
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The state's No. 1 basketball player, Donovan Clingan, gets congratulations and his medal from
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No. 1 fan, Frank Beneski, following the conclusion of the Division II state championship game. A touching moment for those who understand what both people have meant to the game.
First day of 2nd grade. I'm sure most, if not all parents, are saying the same thing this week: Where did the time go? Rest assured, I don't have the answer. I love you son.
Bristol Central
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coach Tim Barrette just came out to the court for one more look at the virtually empty Mohegan Sun Arena. You dont get many chances to win it here.
I've been fortunate to cover
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for a long time now. I'm not sure I have seen a coach more universally respected, liked and even admired by his peers than Trumbull coach Buddy Bray.
Gulliver Prep out of Pinecrest, Florida is coached by Ray Allen, the former All-American out of UConn and NBA Hall of Famer, enshrined right down the road here in Springfield.
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Abdou Toure stars on the No. 1
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team in Connecticut and the top seed in the Division I state tournament. The sophomore already has Division I offers and interest from Power 5 programs, including UConn.
Saw Frank Beneski at the NDWH-NWC
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game for the first time in a couple of years. Great to see him - center court, first row. The game misses him and all he and Sheila have done for it. I'm sure many of you out there would agree.
Patrick Cantlay, world's sixth ranked player, commits to play in the Travelers Championship in June. So if you are keeping score at home, three of the worlds top 6 golfers are coming to TPC River Highlands in June. Others are Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas, and also Bubba Watson.
You are looking live at the Floyd Little Athletic Center where former Wilbur Cross
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standout Andrew Marrero (left) has his No. 9 retired. At immediate right is New Haven citywide athletic director Erik Patchkofsky. Marrero now plays for the St. Louis Cardinals organization
CIAC has annouced there is a press conference this morning at CIAC regarding the future of the state tournaments. It's ether no fans or the
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tournaments are going to be postponed or canceled.
You are looking live at Notre Dame coach Wayne Mones, less than a week after suffering a "massive heart attack" (his words, not mine) on the sidelines tonight. He received doctors approval to coach this evening. He had two stents put in his chest last Thursday.
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Jack Driscoll, a former Daniel Hand High
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standout offensive lineman who now plays for the Miami Dolphins, hosted the first Jack Driscoll Youth Football Camp at the Surf Club in Madison.
Valley Regional senior Olivia Cunningham played significant minutes in the season opener for the school's
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team. Valley's
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season was canceled due to insufficient numbers.