UConn looks to ‘mend fences’ with angry donor

Source: bostonherald.co Posted By: Ronny F...5079 days ago

In the big business that is college athletics -- where the generosity of boosters can transform a football program from an afterthought at a basketball school into a Bowl Championship Series contender -- the University of Connecticut is calling a Hail Mary play.

UConn Board of Trustees Chairman Larry McHugh placed a call late Tuesday night to try to salvage what has been a bountiful relationship with Robert Burton, the program’s top, albeit jilted, donor.

"I really hope to try to mend fences....

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