STORRS, Conn. (AP) -The Connecticut Huskies plan to hold on to the memory of slain teammate Jasper Howard forever – that’s clear from the 15-foot tall photo and memorial to him in the lobby of their training center.
As difficult as it was for coach Randy Edsall’s team to deal with the stabbing death of Howard in October, the Huskies emerged from the tragedy a more unified team.
Edsall says that this is probably the closest team he’s had in his 12 years at UConn.
UConn returns eight starters on offense and seven on defense from a squad that went 8-5 last season and won the PapaJohn’s Bowl. They are expected to contend for the Big East championship this season, after opening on the road on Sept. 4 at Michigan.
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