UCONN's Calhoun to take temporary medical leave of absence...

The University of Connecticut has announced today that legendary men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun is taking a leave of absence to deal with some undisclosed medical issues. These issues are reportedly not related to any of Calhoun's previous medical problems (he's also a three-time cancer survivor). Tough loss for the Huskies, who are already on a three game slide after losing Sunday's game at Michigan .

Brady's Boo Boos

My baby Thomas Edward Brady is injured. Brady arrived at practice today for the first time all week due to injuries to his right shoulder, a finger in his right hand, and his ribs! The good news is that Tom and I have something else in common - boo boos to the ribs (which reminds me of my relationship to Jim Calhoun). The bad news, poor Tom is hurt!

It is unclear whether Brady will be playing in this weekend's game against the Panthers and we're waiting for the 4 p.m. release in this regard. He better get himself back in gear soon since baby #2 is due any day now!

Feel better soon Tom!

Calhoun Falls Off the Horse... A Feeling I Know Well

So Jim Calhoun apparently fell off his bike during a 50 mile charity ride, broke 5 ribs and his helmet, got back on his horse, and rode to the finish line like a true champ. Upon completing the ride, he collapsed, was taken to the hospital where he learned he had broken 5 ribs and was dehydrated. When I read about this, I felt like Calhoun and I had some bizarre symbiotic biking fate.

I too recently fell off my bike and bit it hard. Although it really hurt, I got back on my pony and kept riding until someone laterally pegged my back tire and took me out. Needless to say, I fell, for the second time. And, like Calhoun I was even taken to the hospital after my second spill where I was told I had broken my collar bone! So, Jim, I feel your pain and I hope you are feeling better!