FLOODGATES: UConn Football, Jason Candle Land Cooper Newman as Commitments POUR In Like Never Before

UConn Huskies football is on the verge of landing its best recruiting class ever, signaling a potential new era under head coach Jason Candle. With commitments pouring in from high-profile recruits like quarterback Cooper Newman—who chose UConn over major programs such as Virginia Tech, Michigan State, Maryland, and North Carolina—the Huskies are building depth and competition at key positions, especially in the quarterback room, which now boasts five talented players ready to push each other for QB1. Host Matt Schonvisky spotlights the significance of high school recruiting for sustained success, Candle’s proven ability to retain and develop talent, and the impact of relationships forged on and off the field. The episode also provides a player profile on kicker Mike Baker, a strong-legged transfer from Ole Miss, and teases upcoming interviews with new commits aiming to change the trajectory of UConn football. Can Candle’s strategy move the Huskies from promising recruits to consistent winners? 00:00 UConn Football Recruiting Surge Discussion of Jason Candle’s recruiting success, program history, and class comparisons. 11:19 Cooper Newman Commitment & QB Room Deep dive on Cooper Newman's commitment, QB competition, and program culture. 21:09 Player Profile: Kicker Mike Baker Analysis of Mike Baker's capabilities and expectations for the upcoming season. Photo Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonuconn.supercast.com   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.