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Large Turnout for
1st Celebrity Breakfast
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UConn football coach Randy Edsall |
University of Connecticut head football coach Randy Edsall was the featured speaker for the Fairfield County Sports Commission's 1st Annual Celebrity Breakfast, which took place May 29, 2008 at the Continental Manor in Norwalk. Nearly 200 people turned out to hear the Husky coach, who was making a rare appearance in Fairfield County.
Noah Finz, the sports director at WTNH-Ch. 8 in New Haven, was the emcee for the breakfast.
Former UConn football players Matt Nuzie of Trumbull and Brian McGillicuddy of Fairfield were two of the waiters who sponsored tables at the event.
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From left, former UConn football standouts Matt Nuzie (Trumbull), Brian McGillicuddy (Fairfield) and Nick Giaquinto (Stratford) pose at the breakfast with Coach Edsall. |
Other UConn athletes in attendance included current basketball standout Craig Austrie of Stamford, former men's player Oliver Macklin and ex-women's star Maria Conlon of Derby. Two other UConn graduates and former sports stars attending were Sacred Heart baseball coach Nick Giaquinto, a former Husky running back, and Joe Frager of Shelton, now the women's basketball coach at Fairfield University.
The Hilton Garden Inn of Norwalk and the UConn Alumni Association provided promotional support for the event.
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UConn basketball's Craig Austrie (Stamford) and former women's star Maria Conlon (Derby) were also at the breakfast to hear Coach Edsall speak. |
Park City SportsFest A Big Hit
Over 200 soccer balls collected
for Kick for Nick program
The third annual Park City SportsFest presented by People's United Bank was a big success, drawing thousands of people to downtown Bridgeport on Saturday, March 22. The event was tied in with the free practice sessions for the eight teams participating in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Arena at Harbor Yard.
A big part of the day was the Kick For Nick soccer ball collection. Area residents and organizations donated more than 200 balls in the name of Pfc. Nick Madaras, a former Wilton High soccer player who was killed in action in Iraq in 2006. The balls will be shipped to Iraq and distributed by U.S. soldiers to children there.
Over 20 local organizations participated in SportsFest by providing activities throughout the day. Thanks to more than 30 volunteers, the event ran smoothly.
Special thanks to the sponsors & those that provided support at many levels:
People's United Bank
General Electric & The First Tee
Southern Connecticut Gas
Mitchell's of Westport
AT&T
Bank of America
United Illuminating
Coca-Cola
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Special Services District
Cox Radio
WICC Radio
Media News newspapers
News 12
Mayor's Office-City of Bridgeport
Arena at Harbor Yard
Fairfield University
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