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Mike DiMauro

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BC Grad. Go Eagles. Sports Columnist at The New London (CT) Day and columnist for Eagles Daily. Commenter on the human condition.

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@BCgenius
Mike DiMauro
3 years
Nobody should suggest the Giants have anyone to blame but themselves. But if you condone what Doug Pederson did tonight, you understand zero about sports. Zero.
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Mike DiMauro
4 months
Dear @nesn … the video quality tonight for BC v BU hockey was atrocious. Embarrassing. Do better or let someone else broadcast this. Awful.
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
So a kid who goes to, for example, NFA with 2,000 other kids is at less risk in school than in a theoretically empty gym playing basketball against 9 other players, 3 refs and few coaches. Of course.
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
Potential MLB history tonight. Jesse Hahn (bullpen) followed Matt Harvey (starter) in the Royals game. Might be the first time two guys not just from the same high school, but the exact same high school team (2005, 2006, 2007 Fitch) followed each other. Trying to find out.
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Mike DiMauro
3 years
BREAKING: sources at UConn say the remaining football coaches were told last week they will not be returning for next year and will be given a 6 month severance package. Coaches getting official letters this week. More to come @thedayct and @TheDayCTsports @UConnFootball #uconn
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Mike DiMauro
1 month
UConn men and women delivered more than 208,000 fans to downtown Hartford this year over 15 @XLCenter games, not to mention today’s throng. And yet our pom pom waving politicos can’t fix the 49-year old downtown home of the 17-time national champions. Pathetic.
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Mike DiMauro
3 years
rumors about Shea Ralph appear to be true. Headed to Vandy - hubby Tom Garrick headed there with her. I’m told the announcement is later this week, perhaps Wednesday @UConnWBB #uconn
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
It is rare I make requests of my alma mater. But I’m begging @BCFootball to dump UConn next year and play East Carolina instead. Oh, the impending joy.
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Mike DiMauro
3 months
Good news here for @BCFootball … source close to the program says Castellanos, Robichaux and Bond are staying. No plans to transfer whatsoever. Source says that seems to be the way the wind is blowing for most of them.
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
And somehow, thousands of kids were allowed to go to school today in Connecticut. Amid thousands of other kids. No germs there. But to play a basketball game in an empty gym? As Kurtz said at the end of "Heart of Darkness," "The horror! The horror!" Pathetic. #ctbb #ctgb
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
CIAC to release full details about fall sports this afternoon. All I know is they are a go. We will find out details soon
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Mike DiMauro
1 year
So. The mea culpa. Before this tournament, I thought Dan Hurley was better at assembling a roster than coaching it. I stand corrected. (Neither the first nor the last time.) Congrats to all the UConn folks. Now go win the damn thing.
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Mike DiMauro
19 days
BC peeps … tell me this isn’t the most gorgeous piece of footwear in the universe
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
I am loving the well deserved attention for @UConnBSB in recent days. Very happy for Jim Penders and his staff. Among the best coaches and people on campus. No drama, no bluster. Just results.
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Mike DiMauro
3 years
Jealous of the state of Minnesota today. Three Frozen Four teams. Home of @paigebueckers1 and Jalen Suggs. Oh, and @Lindsay_13 of course. Goodness gracious. The other 49 states have some work to do
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Mike DiMauro
5 years
COLUMN: Kenny Hill is on the top of the mountain, but has seen the bottom too via @thedayct #ctbb @LancerNation01 @lancer_sports1
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
Ok. Full disclosure. I was in a bar tonight with the UConn game on. When Bueckers subbed in, I gave her a standing O. People looked at me funny, sure. But it felt right.
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Mike DiMauro
5 years
When I grow up I want to coach at St. Joseph. Draw from 36 towns, play in the state tournament’s smallest divisions. #ctbb #cthsfb
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
Today is the anniversary of my favorite sporting event I ever saw live: UConn 77, Duke 74. Press seat right behind UConn bench. A few seconds in, Jake Voskhul gets called for a nickel dimer. Jim C whips around and goes, “The Duke rules are in effect!” Priceless.
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
So happy for @clingan_donovan ! Told more than 20 per schools no thanks to stay in his town and win a state title with his friends. Sometimes, things end just as they should. #ctbb
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Mike DiMauro
7 months
Very proud of BC. Yesterday, Jeff Hafley made sure the football team stayed on the field after the game as the Army band played its alma mater; Greg Brown made sure the hockey team was on the ice to salute Quinnipiac's banner raising ceremony. @BCFootball @BC_MHockey
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
Cliff Robinson story: the late, great Randy Smith, columnist and the JI, told this once of Cliff. Randy wrote a critical column of him at UConn. Went to do a piece on him later in the NBA. Cliff looks at him and goes, “I remember you. How do you like my shit now?”
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Mike DiMauro
1 month
Ok. I’ve seen as much bullshit about @BC_MHockey as I can take. Historic year. Historic. Epically talented. Fun ride. But this is hockey. The hot goalie is a thing. And - like it or not - Denver beat us twice. Shut up, tip your cap and move on.
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Mike DiMauro
6 months
I’ve been reading a lot here on X that Thanksgiving is the day we all go back in time and wear our lettermen coats. I mean, I look GOOD here
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Mike DiMauro
3 years
If anybody - and I mean anybody - thinks this @HartfordHawks story is over, you are sadly mistaken. Now is the time to act. Get Woodward out. Now. Not one more dime.
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Mike DiMauro
1 year
I hope everybody just watched @danorlovsky7 just break down Zack Wilson’s foibles. Brilliant analysis and insight. @NFLLive_esp
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Mike DiMauro
5 years
Waterford wins 11th state championship 1-0 over Berlin. Eleven the most in CT #ctbase
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Mike DiMauro
11 months
UConn hoops, with 16 combined titles, has put butts in the seats at the XL Center - in need of repair - for years. Politicos kick the can down the road repeatedly. But now with the mere potential of the NHL, fixing the XL is suddenly more important than a lung? Embarrassing.
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
COLUMN: The CIAC allowed fear to prevail instead of common sense via @thedayct #ctbb #ctgb
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
The jealousy of UConn fans over Providence’s success thus far is hilarious.
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Mike DiMauro
3 years
The @UConnFootball program needs to explain why players weren’t available to the media after the Fresno game. You want adulation in victory? You accept the responsibility of defeat. Nobody in this state can name 5 players on this team as it is. Time we got to know them. #UConn
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
Nice chatting with (most) of you. All ball busting aside: I hope UConn fans enjoy tonight. It hasn’t been an easy ride. I get it. Meanwhile, I’m going to find a bar to have vodka mixed with cyanide
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Mike DiMauro
4 months
Boston College has: swept ND in men’s hoops last year. Beat ND two of three in baseball. Swept ND in men’s hoops again this year. Swept ND in hockey. Ah, the world is a beautiful place.
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Mike DiMauro
3 months
Rough weekend for the “nobody cares about BC sports” crowd. Conte Forum sold out for basketball yesterday; sold out for hockey today. And we have Bill O’Brien. So there.
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
Unsolicited opinion from a guy who has watched lousy basketball since Al Skinner left: I’ll take Dan Hurley as my coach any day of the week. The idea some of these dopes are turning on him illustrates how limited they really are.
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
This year, the @BCFootball defense has allowed 0, 7 and 3 points in the second half all 3 games. That’s called making an adjustment. We’re not used to it. Glad we have Jeff Hafley!
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Mike DiMauro
3 years
OK. My hotel room view from the Newton Marriott is of the Charles River and foliage. @BCFootball with a great win last night. Dinner in Boston tonight with the boys. I haven’t been in a good mood this long since never. #wearebc
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Mike DiMauro
5 years
COLUMN: Dev's proof that we don't always get the ending we want ... or deserve via @thedayct #ctbb
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
Observation: Neither BC not Pitt have much to play for. But one team is locked in. The other checked out. Major points for Earl Grant. Lots to look forward to in this program. @BCMBB
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Mike DiMauro
5 years
COLUMN: Rhode Island passes legislation allowing HS coaches to instruct out of season. Attention, CIAC! via @thedayct #cthsfb #ctbsoc #ctgsoc #ctbb #ctgb #ctbase #ctglax #ctblax
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Mike DiMauro
3 years
I’m fired up here in CT. Next year, UConn men continue to build. The women will be a wagon. Hopefully, Gampel and the XL full again. Good for business here @TheDayCTsports . Before this tweet ends, should out to @vickieattheday and @GavinKeefe for superb beat work this year!
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
I learned all over again today how lucky @Giants fans are to have Bob Papa and Carl Banks. Listened to the whole game today. Informative, insightful, entertaining. The best! @BobPapa_NFL @CarlBanksGIII #TogetherBlue
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Mike DiMauro
6 years
Randy Edsall went to visit UCF's injured player, Aaron Robinson, in the hospital. To reiterate: UConn is coached by a classy dude. #UConn
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
Per @joezonewfsb the CIAC votes to stick with original plan - abbreviated fall schedule. Note to all you kids and parents who want to make sure there’s a season: wear masks and encourage others to do so
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
Is it worth explaining to hysterical people that when Bueckers, Fudd and Williams return things will change drastically?
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Mike DiMauro
3 months
I wonder how many other schools in the country have TWO No. 1 ranked teams today. @BC_MHockey @BCwlax @BCBlakeJames
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Mike DiMauro
1 year
Ok. So I love all my BC people. But this BC baseball story is as good as it gets for us. Twenty wins already, 8-4 in the ACC. Every ACC program has a million advantages over us. And we keep winning. @BCBirdBall
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Mike DiMauro
6 years
COLUMN: Let these men tell you how tough the women's game is via @thedayct @connecticutsun #wnba
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
If anybody knows Geno, they know he’s the happiest guy in America right now. He will hold today over their heads for 4 months and get more mileage out of it than a Toyota Corolla
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Mike DiMauro
1 year
Why does Georgetown have “a higher upside” than Providence? I get the history. But current events: Pro sports market in Washington, cavernous home court vs. a more invested fan base in Providence with cozier home arena. Not like Providence hasn’t ever sent kids to the NBA either.
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Mike DiMauro
3 years
Great story from today's 15-inning win by East Lyme: Winning pitcher Nate Licitra, who worked 8.1 innings of scoreless relief, had to take a Zoom call for some scholarship-related money behind the dugout while EL was hitting in the 10th. Only in a pandemic. #ctbase
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
Ledyard High AD/assistant principal Jim Buonocore on spring football: "I believe we have enough support to bring that option back. We'd need the board of control to approve. But I'm getting a strong feeling that there's interest across the state for 11v11 in 2nd semester."
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
BC women take a HUGE step toward NCAA berth with a 16-point win at Duke! @bc_wbb
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Mike DiMauro
2 months
Today’s fraudulent national media narrative: Caitlin Clark is the GOAT because she’s doing this with no talent around her at Iowa and Diana Taurasi had Sue Bird, etc. at UConn. All except for the 2003 natty during which Taurasi’s point guard was Maria Conlon, for Christ’s sake.
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
So ... @bc_wbb just beat Duke, has 20 wins, won 9 of 11, won at Georgia Tech, has a better RPI than Georgia Tech and more wins - and GT is more worthy of an NCAA bid? I think not.
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Mike DiMauro
1 year
Just remember BC fans: some of us have been scolded by a few athletic department toadies for being too negative on Twitter. Let me just say: You deliver us an embarrassing product. This is a recording.
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Mike DiMauro
6 years
It would appear my tweets have drawn the ire of a St Joe’s assistant coach, who yelled across the field after the game, “keep tweeting” and “keep your shit to yourself.” Oh, well. Viva schools of choice! #ctbase
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Mike DiMauro
1 year
Here is how bad BC sports are: I even have people from Holy Cross - Holy Cross! - talking shit to me now. Oh, the humanity
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Mike DiMauro
3 years
BREAKING: One may actually stay in high school and get major college offers. No, really. Per @SPBowley , Donovan Clingan at Bristol Central is a "4-star recruit who holds approximately 20 offers from major Division I college programs." And all without prep school. Who knew? #ctbb
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Mike DiMauro
3 years
I am privileged to have a media credential to Nova v BC tomorrow night at Mohegan. Question: if @BCMBB wins, will I look ridiculous (or get arrested) for storming the court? Discuss.
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Mike DiMauro
1 month
I’ll say this. I know UConn fans don’t like me. And I’m not about to send you people Christmas cards either. But I’m truly appreciating this run by men’s hoops. Because it is truly about TEAM. The individual stuff is noteworthy, but back burner. That counts in my little world.
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
Great night for CT HS sports! Not only did Cromwell/Portland and Valley/Old Lyme plan an instant classic, but the game featured 2 Black head coaches (Randell Bennett, Hill Gbunblee) and a Black head referee. Maybe you don’t see it as a big deal. But it’s called progress. #cthsfb
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
More CIAC info: football maxes out at 8 games, a combo of regular season and postseason. Other sports (such as soccer) max out at 14. All coming out tomorrow, but there is your sneak peak. Don’t forget to subscribe to @thedayct
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Mike DiMauro
1 month
On behalf of all BC sports … would like to thank Providence for its hospitality. Basketball advances at the AMP (and ends Providence’s season) and hockey moves through the AMP and makes the Frozen Four. Nice little town. See ya on the flip side.
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
Per source: CIAC considering moving all sports to 2021: winter sports in Jan and Feb; fall sports March and April; spring sports May and June. Should happen this week
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Mike DiMauro
8 months
It is torture being a BC sports fan. Pure, abject torture
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
Now that we here in Connecticut are discovering how truly hard it is to win a national championship, this is actually a night to appreciate what Geno and Chris have done even more
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
COLUMN: We will no longer use "Redmen" @thedayct Killingly is merely Killingly via @thedayct @KHS_Athletics1
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Mike DiMauro
1 year
Just saw the news about Geno’s mom. A remarkable woman. Added to the charm of the UConn beat for my entire time on it. And unquestionably the best eggplant anybody ever made. RIP Marsiella.
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Mike DiMauro
9 years
COLUMN: When there are no words, Connor Lewis' actions speak volumes http://t.co/FKr9p4BAKG via @thedayct
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
Johnnie Blue to celebrate BC 73, ND 57 #defendthenut #sickos
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Mike DiMauro
7 years
What would Erin Andrews have asked Abe Lincoln at Ford's Theater? "So, like, did it, like hurt?" #DALvsGB
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
Merry Christmas Twitter fam! Always enjoy the banter. I'll even wish a Merry Christmas to UConn fans today. (Sorry, couldn't resist.) But seriously folks ... all the best!
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Mike DiMauro
5 years
Hearing St. Joe’s will petition the CIAC to play someone smaller Tuesday in the semis. Not used to playing anyone New Canaan’s size in the state tournament. Any state tournament. Isn’t football used to playing a co-op in the semis? #ctbb
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Mike DiMauro
8 months
Members of the esteemed BC class of 90 here in Louisville for tomorrow’s game (and Churchill Downs currently) ⁦ @BCFootball
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Mike DiMauro
2 months
BC’s win over PC tonight should also illustrate why the ACC earned more bids than the Big East
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Mike DiMauro
10 years
I bet Robbie Cano is the first Seattle Mariner ever at the Grammys
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Mike DiMauro
4 years
As someone who stutters, I can’t tell you how powerful this is
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Mike DiMauro
6 years
Note to high school basketball people in CT: Two kids from ECC just dropped 48 ( @mikeybuscetto ) and 45 ( @d_dev2323 ) on consecutive nights. Did it against Ledyard and Bristol Central, too. Good league here. Just sayin.' #ctbb
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Mike DiMauro
3 months
BC UPDATE: Hockey remains No. 1 in the country and leading Hockey East. Lacrosse No. 2 in the country. Two straight wins for hoops. And Bill O’Brien.
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Mike DiMauro
5 years
COLUMN: Alyssa Thomas: the ideal player for the @connecticutsun via @thedayct #wnba
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Mike DiMauro
1 year
Nobody (and I mean nobody) is more critical of @ciacsports than I am. But fair is fair: This weekend at Mohegan was a grand slam. The looks on the kids’ faces said it all. A job very well done. (Now if we could just tell the public address announcer to stop shouting … )
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Mike DiMauro
7 years
Former #UConn QB D.J. Hernandez named new head football coach at Ledyard High @ledyardsports #cthsfb
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Mike DiMauro
6 years
And for the 4th straight year, a school of choice wins Class S baseball title! Yay! Good thing they don’t have a competitive advantage over small public high schools, though. I mean, the similarities between ND and Coventry are endless. #ctbase
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Mike DiMauro
5 years
Congrats to Ledyard right-hander Ken Turner - no hitter leads Colonels to 1-0 win over Waterford #ctbase
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@BCgenius
Mike DiMauro
4 years
Jurkovec’s transfer from ND to BC obviously leaves him at the superior academic institution. But who knew a better football team, too? #wearebc
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Mike DiMauro
2 years
Major shout out to @lancer_sports1 for the willingness to host St. Bernard v Hand tomorrow night. Big gym, short drive. Just know AD Chris Landry was under no obligation to do this. Neighbors helping neighbors. We need more of this. #ctbb @athletics_sbs @GoECCAthletics
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Mike DiMauro
5 years
Notable #ctbase state tournament scores today: ND-West Haven 18, Ellis Tech 0 in Class L; St Joes 25, Grasso Tech 0 in Class M. Please explain to me why two tech schools are playing for the same trophy as ND and SJ. I’m all ears, CIAC. Discuss.
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@BCgenius
Mike DiMauro
2 years
I have never in 45 years watching baseball heard worse announcing than this gabfest on @AppleTV . Absolutely brutal.
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@BCgenius
Mike DiMauro
4 years
Per a source connected to CIAC: tentative fall sports plan includes conditioning in late August; practices beginning around Sept 12; games start Sept. 25. Most games on weekends; regional scheduling; potential state tournaments in early November. More details to come @thedayct
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Mike DiMauro
5 years
COLUMN: memories of Bella via @thedayct @ledyardsports
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Mike DiMauro
5 months
I wish words could convey to my BC family how happy I am right now
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Mike DiMauro
3 years
Very sad to hear the news about the death of Bob Neumeier. As a little kid, I remember him as the Whalers’ radio voice before the great Chuck Kaiton. Neumy’s narration of the night of the big fight against Minnesota - “Smith spills him!” is all-time stuff.
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Mike DiMauro
4 months
The proper way to watch the college football semifinals. A little JW Black in the glass of the Fenway Bowl champs ⁦ @BCFootball
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@BCgenius
Mike DiMauro
3 years
I am 53 years old. The 2 most entertaining baseball broadcast teams in my lifetime have been Rizzuto and White; Orsillo and Remy. Privileged to have heard them.
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Mike DiMauro
6 years
Congrats to the @ConnecticutSun front office staff! On short notice, they worked hard enough to put what has to be a crowd in excess of 8,000 here tonight #WNBA
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Mike DiMauro
3 years
Are high school football crowds as great around CT as they’ve been in the ECC? Games at Ledyard, Stonington and NFA this weekend each drew 2,000 plus with great student sections #cthsfb @GoECCAthletics
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Mike DiMauro
2 months
No. 4 BC women’s lax defeats No. 13 North Carolina today. BC baseball up 10-2 at Georgia Tech, looking to complete the weekend sweep. Hockey playing for the Frozen Four tomorrow. I mean, how do we all cope with this struggling athletic department unable to win in the ACC? 😂😂
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