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New UConn Football Coach Jason Candle Breaks Down His First Season Approach
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May 5, 202624:15
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New UConn Football head coach Jason Candle joins the show to break down his first few months on the job.
From assembling a roster in today’s transfer portal era to navigating NIL, Coach Candle shares what’s surprised him most about UConn Football and why he’s excited about the future.
We also dive into quarterback evaluation, spring practice takeaways, scheduling as an independent, and how he balances the process of building his program with the pressure to win right away.
Plus, some fun topics to close it out—golf with Gruden, his favorite Red Sox player, and what would be on the menu at a Candle family tailgate.
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