Andre Dixon

Bill Belichick Watches Nick Williams Work At UConn Pro Day

2013-03-27 16:10:00

As Nick Williams was learning to play inside slot receiver last season, UConn coach Paul Pasqualoni wasn't shy about comparing his player's potential to that of the man who defined the position in the NFL. So imagine the scene at UConn Pro Football Test...

UConn Hires Kermit Buggs As Running Backs/Special Teams Coach

2013-01-23 16:10:11

Kermit Buggs' resume is filled with defensive accomplishments, but he got his start on offense. The former Penn State secondary coach and defensive coordinator at Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania was named UConn running backs/special teams coach...

Any Good Lines Lately?

2012-09-09 00:00:00

EAST HARTFORD — It starts with the offensive line. And it starts with a good line. It usually does. As Adam Masters and Jimmy Bennett stood there Saturday, two 300-pound mountains trying to explain how the slants by the N.C. State defense had so...

For Terps' Edsall, playing Notre Dame brings back mixed emotions

2011-11-11 18:38:00

Connecticut had just defeated Notre Dame in double overtime two seasons ago, but the thoughts of Huskies players were already racing past football and onto something far more profound. It was one of the most significant victories for then-coach Randy...

Dixon's Journey Made Him A Leader

2010-01-03 00:00:00

Andre Dixon took us into his locker room. Randy Edsall took us into his heart. It was quite a tour. UConn saved its most complete performance for last. The Huskies ended the longest football season known to man Saturday by picking up the yoke a final...

Spotlight On Donald Brown

2010-05-17 08:54:04

Donald Brown rushed for 3,800 yards and 33 touchdowns on 698 carries in three seasons at UConn. He rushed for 2,083 yards and 18 touchdowns and led the nation in rushing at 160 yards a game (367 rushes) in 2008. As a result, Brown, who just completed his...

Oct. 20, 2007: Pretty Slick. Dixon TD Lifts UConn; Controversial Punt Return Helps

2010-06-15 08:05:50

The UConn defense did the job that many in college football thought impossible. It stymied, controlled and contained the vaunted Louisville offense. UConn became the first team this season to hold the Cardinals and future NFL quarterback Brian Brohm...

Dec. 30, 2007: Wake Forest Rallies As UConn Offense Can't Get Going

2010-06-21 14:43:55

The trucks rolled out of Storrs and headed for Charlotte with all the equipment needed to send the UConn football team on the field ready to compete. The fans showed up, too, making the city streets Friday evening look as if Husky blue were a mandated...

Giants Rookie Minicamp A Positive Experience For Dixon

2010-05-03 00:00:00

Andre Dixon just has to keep grinding and that's all there is to it if he wants to make it as an NFL player. This can be a good thing for the former UConn running back and New Brunswick, N.J., product because Dixon, who wrapped up a tryout during the...

College Football 2010 Rankings: No. 40 Connecticut

2010-07-22 16:33:33

Notre Dame-UCONN: Huskies' win keeps Irish sliding

2009-11-22 00:00:00

After a string of stinging losses, the Connecticut Huskies finally won one for their slain teammate. Coach Randy Edsall called the Huskies� double-overtime victory against Notre Dame the program�s �best win.� On the other side, Charlie Weis was left...

Andre Dixon carries off the Fred Sington Most Valuable Player award after Uconn defeated South Carolina 20-7 in the 2010 Papajohns.com Bowl. Dixon rushed for 126 yards on 32 carries with a TD.

2010-08-02 00:00:00

, left, and Robert McClain get fired up prior to the start of the 2010 Papajohns.com Bowl in Birmingham, Ala.

2010-01-02 00:00:00

Andre Dixon prays with UConn teammates and players from South Carolina after the Huskies won the 2010 Papajohns.com Bowl in Birmingham , Ala., Saturday afternoon. It has been a tough season for the Huskies, with the loss of teammate Jasper Howard and a series of close game losses, but they

2010-01-02 00:00:00