Overview
- UConn formally presented Candle at Rentschler Field, bringing in the former Toledo coach who never had a losing season in a decade with the Rockets.
- Candle said assembling his staff is the first order of business and signaled that some longtime Toledo assistants could be considered for roles in Storrs.
- He called keeping current Huskies 'critically important,' citing roster poaching and tampering pressures following coaching changes and stressing trust-building with players.
- His plan emphasizes in-state talent and player development, with selective use of the transfer portal to address specific needs.
- Interim coach Gordon Sammis continues to run Fenway Bowl preparations, with UConn seeking a milestone 10th win to cap the season.