Former UConn golfers voice fears as sport cuts loom
Former UConn golfers including Matt Carroll and coach Dave Pezzino warn that eliminating any sport, especially men’s golf, would devastate players, alumni, and staff. The university seeks $40 million in cuts, aiming to save about $10 million annually, with an athletic board vote set for late June as several programs face potential shutdowns.
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Conn
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Dave Pezzino
Carroll
Husky
Pezzino
Huskies
Jimmy Hervel
Cheshire
Eric Dietrich
Canada
Heathrow
Fla
Big East
Board of Trustees
NCAA
Brown
Adam Vaccari
Ucon
Ace at Ace Speedway faces crowd and safety questions
A capacity crowd attended Ace Speedway as racing resumed amid COVID concerns. Drivers and officials debated shutdowns, with Sheriff’s department pressure prompting a drivers meeting. Temperature checks and ID photos were used at entry, while fans and crew navigated varying comfort levels with masks and distancing.
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Cooper
Sheriff’s Department
David Latour
Ace
the Speedway
Rumley
R.D. Smith
Burlington
Smith
Latour
Eddie Sutton Coaches Arkansas to Historic North Carolina Win
Eddie Sutton, just hours from a pivotal game, led Arkansas to a 65 64 upset of North Carolina at Pine Bluff's Convention Center. The win cemented Sutton as a program legend, later celebrated after his death at 84, with a record of 806 wins, three Final Fours, and four NCAA Tournament teams.
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Pine Bluff
Convention Center
Eddie Sutton
Razorbacks
Michael Jordan
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Sutton
Oklahoma State
Charles Balentine
Fayetteville
Barnhill Arena
Hogs
Sidney Moncrief
Marvin Delph
Ron Brewer
Southwestern
Texas A&m
SMU
Dallas
Andrade talks golf road back and Tiger memories
The 56 year old Andrade reflects on missing golf during lockdown in Michigan and cherishing time with family. He recalls battles with Tiger Woods and Bernhard Langer, praises charity work with Brad Faxon, and hopes for a safe return to tour play amid a changing sports landscape.
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Andrade
Golfweek
Brad Faxon
Tiger Woods
Bernhard Langer
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