Not Found The Hartford Courant. The fans are gathering at the hotel. The Iowa band was getting on the bus. Scalpers were out in force. Sweet smelling smoke emanated from street-side grills.
Game time is fast approaching.
Inside America West Arena, CBS' Gus Johnson is rehearsing his intro. His voice booming against all walls of the stadium, as fans are only now trickling in. The anticipation of tonight's UConn-Iowa game grows. The media room buzzes with hoop chatter and keyboard clatter. But for UConn folks, things are going to have to wait.