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The “I Still Call It Gampel” Tee Is Here
M&T Bank can buy the sign. They can’t buy the memories. Our first shirt is here. Use code GAMPEL for $5 off through Sunday.
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Ep. 30: Our Listeners Predict the NFL Season, Team by Team
Our listeners take the mic. Fans of 10 NFL teams, from the Patriots to the Rams, break down their team and predict how the season will go.
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Ep. 29: Celtics Chronicles, Ch. 3 – The Road to Larry Bird
Jim McDonough is back to bridge the gap between the Celtics’ mid-’70s title run and the arrival of Larry Bird, but this love story is not all about the Celtics.
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Ep. 26: The Knicks Are Champions, 53 Years Later
53 years later, the Knicks are champions. UConn alums and lifelong Knicks fans Emilio Delgado and Nishang Gupta join us to relive the Finals and what it means.
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Ep. 23: Trey James on the Celtics’ Offseason and Thunder Foul-Baiting
Former Husky Trey James is back to talk the Celtics’ offseason, the NBA playoffs, the Thunder’s foul-baiting and NCAA tournament expansion.
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Ep. 22: Dana Harris on Mazzulla vs. Doc and the Sixers Series
Coach and lifelong Celtics fan Dana Harris breaks down the Sixers series, Joe Mazzulla vs. Doc Rivers, and what coaching basketball really takes.
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Ep. 20: UConn Radio Voice Adam Giardino on Two Final Four Runs
The voice of UConn radio joins us to cover two Final Four teams, football’s new hire, and the rise of Husky hockey, softball and baseball.
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Ep. 19: Braylon Mullins’ Shot Sends UConn to the Final Four
Down 19, then one of the most iconic shots in March Madness history. Our rapid reaction to Braylon Mullins sending UConn to the Final Four, with the women making their 25th.
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Can UConn Win Its Third Title in Four Years? Our Final Four Picks
Can UConn win its third title in four years? The whole crew, from Matt O to Diamond to Disgruntled, fills out a bracket and picks a Final Four.
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Ep. 18: Tim O’Connor Predicts the Oscars (No Spoilers)
We take a break from sports for the Oscars. Movie buff Tim O’Connor joins Matt to predict the winners in every major category, spoiler-free.
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Ep. 17: Mac Cerullo on the 2026 Red Sox, Live From Fort Myers
Boston Herald beat writer Mac Cerullo checks in from Fort Myers to preview the 2026 Red Sox and talk about running the Boston Marathon for Boston Children’s Hospital.
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Episode 16: Patriots Super Bowl postmortem and offseason outlook
Letting it marinade – in this episode the DoaR crew discusses Super Bowl thoughts and moves forward into a Patriots offseason following an unexpected, but rejuvenating and enjoyable Super Bowl run. You…
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Episode 15: UConn Men – Home Stretch and the Home Crowd
In this quick-hitter, Colin breaks down UConn’s dominant-but-not-perfect 2026 season and why a 24–3 resume still comes with real March questions. He digs into Dan Hurley’s Valentine’s Day crowd comments and the…
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The Big East is still big fun, for now
The original plan was to say by the mid point of conference play that UConn needed to leave the Big East. I thought the men’s team would mimic the women’s team game-to-game…
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Episode 14: Return of Mike from West Roxbury
Mike from West Roxbury rejoins the DoaR crew to dive into a wide-ranging conversation on Boston sports. The episode opens with a breakdown of the Patriots’ stunning collapse against the Bills after…
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Episode 13: Andrew Callahan
Andrew Callahan, Patriots beat reporter for the Boston Herald, joins the DoaR crew to discuss the Patriots 11-2 start and impending playoff possibilities. Callahan not only analyzes Drake Maye’s development and Mike…
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Episode 12: Reaction to UConn football’s new head coach, Jason Candle
In this episode, the DoaR crew reacts to the hiring of Toledo’s Jason Candle as the new head coach for UConn football. You can also find us wherever you listen to podcasts,…
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Duck on a Rock Sports declares the Indiana Hoosiers college football national champions
Congratulations to the Indiana Hoosiers, the 2025 National Champions, declared by the Duck on a Rock Sports staff. Apologies to Oregon, the 2024 13-0 Big Ten champs who were the only unbeaten…
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Do the Boston Celtics hate Hamden?
Earlier this week, the TD Garden’s social media team – almost certainly acting under the direct orders of Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck – shared the map you see above. While some may…
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Episode 11: Who’s the Next Coach for UConn Football?
Quackity quack, we’re backity back! Colin and Matt McDonough return to the Duck on a Rock Sports Podcast, joined by executive producer Matt Ouimette behind the glass – fitting, since Coach Jim…
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Mora’s well-accomplished but fleeting time at UConn ends, moves on in the middle of the night to Colorado State
In 1970, Jacksonville University made a surprising run all the way to the NCAA men’s basketball national championship game. Led largely by future NBA Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore, who finished his…
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UConn – Arizona Through the Years
Tonight, we’re getting a rare treat: a top-five, early-season showdown inside Gampel Pavilion as our No. 3 UConn Huskies host the No. 4 Arizona Wildcats. This is only the fourth top-five home…
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Episode 10: Mike from West Roxbury
In this episode, Colin is joined by Mike from West Roxbury for a full tour of Boston sports, talking all things Patriots, Celtics, Boston College, and Bruins. You can also find us…
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UConn vs Michigan State Exhibition Recap
UConn 76, Michigan State 69 Short-handed and still in preseason mode, UConn never trailed at PeoplesBank Arena, closing exhibition play with a 76–69 win despite missing Tarris Reed (hamstring) and Braylon Mullins…
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Episode 09: Early NBA Thoughts
In this episode of the DoaR podcast, the crew dishes out Celtics reactions (or overreactions?), covers the NBA betting scandal, reviews how new TV partners are shaking up broadcasts, and provides our…
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Episode 08: October Updates
Colin McDonough fires up the mic to talk Patriots optimism, UConn football’s rise, Jayson Tatum giving Celtics fans hope, and a dose of Yankees – Red Sox nostalgia. A quick, spirited ride…
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Episode 07: Patriots
In this episode, Colin McDonough spews Patriots past and present, lauds Tom Brady’s statue, and laments the current Kraft-Belichek relationship. You can also find us wherever you listen to podcasts, as long…
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Episode 06: Twins & Trey
In our sixth episode, we roll out the first-ever Twins & Trey segment. Trey joins the twins to debate some big questions: Will the Celtics tank this season? Who’s the greatest NBA…
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Episode 05: Trey James
Trey James, former UConn Husky and current coach of the New York Lightning AAU program joins Duck on a Rock for our fifth podcast. In this episode, Trey discusses his coaching journey,…
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Hard Knocks has become hard to watch
A summer tradition begins every August and goes right through Labor Day. The days get a little cooler, you get a little tired of baseball, and you’re feeling a little bit ready…
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Episode 04: Boston Celtics
The DoaR crew discusses all things Boston Celtics on episode 4 of the podcast. The Celtics didn’t repeat, is it time to rebuild?We recap the 2024-2025 Celtics season and playoff exit, as…
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Episode 03: WNBA
In our third episode, the DoaR crew dive deep into the Mohegan tribe’s potential sale of the Connecticut Sun franchise – a move that could see the team relocate to Boston. We…
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Episode 02: What’s in a name?
In this episode of Duck on a Rock, we uncover the meaning behind our name, tracing it back to “Duck on a Rock” – the childhood game that inspired basketball legend James…
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Sun Setting? Rebranding the Future of Connecticut’s WNBA Franchise
A move may be on the horizon for the Connecticut Sun. The Mohegan Tribe, owners of the franchise, are exploring a sale that would possibly result in a relocation of the team.…
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Episode 01: Tyler Olander
We at Duck on a Rock are not only in the blogosphere, but now, the podcast universe. The DoaR staff sat down with former UConn national champion, Tyler Olander, for our first-ever…
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UConn Women Return to the Top, and the Game is Better for it?
Nine years after Breanna Stewart staked her claim as the greatest collegiate women’s player of all time with four titles in four years – raising questions about whether UConn’s dominance was good…
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Frozen Four Dreams Melt in OT but UConn Hockey Skates Into New Era
March in UConn Country usually means the men’s and women’s basketball teams battling for Final Four berths. This spring, the UConn men’s hockey team gave Husky fans hope for the school’s first-ever…
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Oscar takes with the Oscar Whisperer
Happy Hollywood award season everyone! With the Academy Awards happening this Sunday night, I thought I’d bring you my picks for what I expect to happen on Oscar Night. Feel free to…
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Breaking News: Brian Daboll Ducks Disaster…For Now
Duck on a Rock Sports has learned from anonymous sources that New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll’s job is secure – at least for the time being. According to these sources,…
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UConn Men’s Opener Recap
For the second straight year, the UConn men’s basketball unveiled a national championship banner at Gampel Pavilion. After their season opener, a 92-56 win over in-state foe Sacred Heart, the Huskies confirmed…
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World Series Recap: A Hollywood Ending
With the World Series at 3 games to 1, there was talk of an epic and historic comeback. It happened, but it came from the team ahead in the series. The Los…
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Let Freedom Ring: Liberty Win First Championship
The New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 3 games to 2 to win the 2024 WNBA title, in the best WNBA Finals in history. The Liberty won Game 5, 67-62 in…
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Banner Night in Boston Begins NBA Season
Tired of reading? Listen to a NotebookLM Audio Overview of this post: By Colin McDonough Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have already matched the Big 3 era of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett,…
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Welcome Readers
Welcome to Duck on a Rock Sports Blog. We’re excited to kick off what we hope will be the first of many posts. Founded by UConn alumni Colin McDonough, Matt McDonough, and…
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