University of Connecticut Athletics
University Receives Governor's Leadership Award
12/8/2003 12:00:00 AM | Football
December 8, 2003
STORRS, Conn. - The University of Connecticut has been presented with the 2003 Governor’s Leadership Award for its efforts in the first year of play at Rentschler Field. The award, presented by Governor John Rowland, was given at the Ninth Annual Team Connecticut Rally and was accepted by UConn President Dr. Philip Austin and head football coach Randy Edsall.
The annual award is given to an individual or group that had done an outstanding job in bringing together a wide spectrum of people and resources to bear on a significant development issue in Connecticut.
UConn was cited for working hard to assure that Rentschler Field was a significant economic resource for the greater Hartford region and a point of pride for the high quality of life in the area that business leaders seek.
Rentschler Field, located in East Hartford, Conn., recently completed its inaugural season of college football action as the Huskies posted a 5-1 record in the facility. With a seating capacity of 40,000, the Huskies averaged 37,059 fans per game in Renstchler Field’s first season.
