Duck on a Rock

Tim Fontenault, formerly of ESPN, Swish Appeal, and SB Nation as well as The Hartford Courant and The Daily Campus, joins DoaR to discuss the endings of the UConn men’s and women’s basketball seasons. Tim, a season ticket holder for both UConn basketball teams and the Connecticut Sun, gives his opinion of the state’s WNBA franchise’s impending move to Houston following this upcoming season.

Adam Giardino joins DoaR to discuss all things UConn. The broadcaster, who works for Learfield, the UConn radio network, and NBC Sports, talks about the UConn men and women in the Final Four, UConn football’s new hire, as well as the ascent of the Huskies hockey, softball, and baseball teams. Giardino also discusses his broadcasting career.Please consider supporting: https://www.blackpxpfund.com/

A rapid reaction after the UConn men’s basketball team came back down from 19 points and Braylon Mullins made one of the most iconic shots in UConn and March Madness history. The Huskies reached their 8th Final Four while the UConn women reached their 25th.

Boston Herald Red Sox beat writer Mac Cerullo joins the DoaR crew to talk about the Red Sox live from Spring Training in Ft. Myers. Mac previews the Red Sox 2026 season, as well as discusses UConn basketball, and his training for running the upcoming Boston Marathon. Mac is running for a cause that’s personal to him. Please visit this link to donate to Boston Children’s Hospital and support Mac on his journey as he raises funds and runs for his son who received stellar care there.You can follow Mac on X @MacCerullo.

Letting it Marinade- Post Super Bowl Thoughts and Moving Forward into a Patriots offseason following an unexpected, but rejuvenating and enjoyable Super Bowl run.

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 fan backlash, then zooms out on how UConn’s success has changed Big East home-court expectations. From there, the focus shifts to March Madness and why the ceiling stays high. The episode wraps with the ultimate goal -chasing another national title.

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 jumping out to a 21–0 lead at home, raising big questions about what the loss means for their division hopes, defensive reliability, and overall playoff readiness. From there, the discussion turns to the Celtics and their climb out of a 7–7 start, examining whether Jaylen Brown’s emergence as a leader during Jayson Tatum’s absence is enough to sustain momentum in a crowded Eastern Conference. The crew also digs into the NBA Cup debate, asking whether the tournament carries any real meaning after the Knicks opted not to hang a banner, before checking in on the Bruins’ steady play and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Red Sox offseason. The episode closes by looking ahead to Jake Paul’s upcoming bout with Anthony Joshua on Netflix - a fight that sparks debate about legitimacy, spectacle, and what it could mean for boxing moving forward.

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 Vrabel’s leadership, but touches on aspects of his job on the Pats beat. Callahan and crew also chat Celtics, their shared alma mater UConn, and Callahan’s previous stop in journalism: Penn State football.Listen to Andrew on the Pats Interference Football Podcast and follow him on X @_AndrewCallahan.

In this episode, the DoaR crew reacts to the hiring of Toledo's Jason Candle as the new head coach for UConn football.

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 Mora might want to rethink that whole “glass houses” thing.A year after blasting other programs for poaching Huskies, Mora has packed his bags for the Rockies, taking on a new rebuild at Colorado State after guiding UConn to three bowls in four years. But instead of dwelling on his exit, we’re turning the focus to the future - who should be the next head coach of UConn football?From realistic options like Tony Reno and Joe Moorhead to intriguing dark horses like Kashif Moore and Dan Orlovsky and even wild fever dreams such as Chip Kelly and Matt Patricia, the crew debates every possibility, from practical hires to headline grabbers.If you bleed Husky blue and need to make sense of the Mora-to-Mountain State saga, this is your go-to episode.

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.

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 bold early-season predictions - all packed into one quick-hitting episode. Tune in! 🏀🦆

In this episode Colin 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 through the highs and heartbreaks of New England sports.

In this episode, Colin McDonough talks Patriots past and present, lauds Tom Brady's statue, and laments the current Kraft-Belichek relationship.

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 player of all time? And who earns the title of greatest UConn Husky ever?Tune in to hear the arguments, the banter, and the hot takes - and then decide for yourself who came out on top.

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, his experience with the New York Lightning, and shares coaching insights he has learned over the years.

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 2024-25 Celtics season and playoff exit, as well as Tatum’s injury, offseason moves, and what the CBA means for the NBA.

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 brainstorm possible new names and branding if the Sun moves or stays, from the Boston Banshees to reviving the New England Blizzard. We wrap up with a broader look at WNBA expansion, new markets, and what it all means for Connecticut hoops fans.Have thoughts? Vote in our poll or let us know in the comments where you stand on the Sun’s future!

Duck on a Rock's second episode gives background on who we are as people and a podcast. We go in depth on the unique name of our blog and podcast, as well as introduce a new segment (2 Matts, 1 Col) that covers topics from throwback music, MLB uniforms, and SEC football.

Tyler Olander, former UConn national champion, current USJ assistant coach, and recently named Stars of Storrs coach, joins Duck on a Rock for our first-ever podcast. In this episode, Olander discusses his playing career, coaching journey, and shares insight on the upcoming TBT tournament. Follow Tyler Olander, @tyler.r.o.92  Follow The Stars of Storrs, @starsofstorrs Donate to the Stars of Storrs