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Nice job, guys - a taste of our own medicine.....

It's been almost 10 years since I was in school, so I can't really say what the best campus bars are now-a-days. Ted's and Huskies were the two most popular then. But if I was going to recommend a place for wings and brews: Bidwell Tavern would be the spot. It's close to campus but unfortunately not on campus. There were no microbrew-pubs back when I was there, it was nickel night drafts and well drinks and kegs of nattie light (our nickname for natural light beer). One thing UConn has always lacked is a central area with shops, restaurants etc. There is a project called storrs center that will begin construction in 2008 and finish in 2014.

Greetings from Husky Nation,As you might imagine, our team is pretty pumped up after the win against Pitt on Saturday and the 4-0 start. To be honest, you may well be our toughest challenge yet, and I'm looking forward to a good game. For anyone planning on coming to the game, here is a great tailgating and visitor's guide. TexanMark's UConn Tailgate GuideIn case you're wondering about us, we're a fairly young team with only 6 or so seniors who contribute. Our QB Lorenzen is a JUCO guy who didn't want to play WR at Iowa State (they could probably use him about now), he's a mature kid with a good arm and decent speed. Our RBs include Donald Brown (all-BE last year), who hasn't quite lived up to his billing yet but is only a soph. Our WR's include a couple of talented sophs and a converted QB (DJ Hernandez) who's got a great work ethic - we love this kid's heart. Our Oline is a work in progress but is also young, with only 1 senior. On D, DE Cody Brown anchors our Dline, and we're really high on this kid. Not big, but he's strong and fast. Our LBs have been the surprise of the year thusfar, two rsFrosh are starting and have impressed. Our secondary is probably our most experienced group. On special teams, our other pleasant surprise has been our kicker, who's made 8 of 9 FGs. Doesn't sound too impressive, I know, but just check our stats from last year. Anyway, feel free to visit our boards and we hope you get a chance to enjoy the Rent (our stadium), at least until gametime! And good luck in the MAC this year.