Opinion: Thoughts from Rentschler Field: Rutgers at UConn, and another farewell to Jasper Howard.

Posted on November 1, 2009 by dfpsports

By David F.P.
My policy is to cover all sports as impartially as possible, but I make an exception for football. I basically cheer on the local teams because basically it’s fun to be able to cheer at games rather than just take notes, and as an alum at UConn I’m entitled.
EAST HARTFORD, CT-Rentschler Field [...]

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USF at UConn Football 10-27-07

Posted on October 28, 2007 by dfpsports

I didn’t follow this game with play by play, but did go to take in the atmosphere. After UConn knocked off Louisville in the rain at Rentschler Field it gave signs of hope following a narrow loss to Virginia.  South Florida had fallen from its number 2 ranking following a loss to Rutgers, but spirits [...]

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CCSU Football vs. Merrimack

Posted on September 8, 2007 by dfpsports

I arrived at Arute Field on Central Connecticut State University’s campus set on the outskirts of New Britain a half hour before kickoff and was lucky to get a spot in the game side parking lot.  Still a very convenient spot I’d say.  I only was able to stay for one half but the writing [...]

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SCSU Football vs. Kutztown

Posted on September 1, 2007 by dfpsports

On a beautiful summer day I took a trip down into the outer edge of New Haven which housed Southern Connecticut State University and Jess Dow field. The Owls were taking on Kutztown University in what would prove to be a blowout. Kutztown would put up 30 points and showed no lack of ability, but [...]

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