Desmond Conner

Desmond Conner is a writer and blogger for the Hartford Courant. He is well known for his conversational style and often off-beat comments. He specializes in UCONN football, but also frequently delves into intriguing reports on non-UCONN Subjects.

Background
Conner began working for the Hartford Courant in 1991. In his time with the paper, he has covered nearly all major American sports. He enjoys listening to jazz.

Michael Nebrich Controversy
In July 2011, Conner claimed to have an e-mail from a Boston College coach that was sent to Michael Nebrich, a potential UCONN quarterback recruit. Conner accused BC of negative recruitng, claiming that in the e-mail, a BC assistant coach had told Nebrich that UCONN coach Randy Edsall would not be at UCONN the next year. The claim set off a media firestorm, with many BC fans claiming that BC had no interest in Nebrich. Conner never showed a verifiable copy of the e-mail, and the claims resulted in no sanctions against BC. Conner's reports were generally dismissed as an unverified rumor throughout the media and Conner's reputation suffered as a result.