UConn Teams Visit State Capitol On "Husky Day"

HARTFORD, Conn. (April 23, 2008) --- The UConn men's and women's basketball teams and football squad visited the Connecticut State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon for the annual "Husky Day" activities. The three UConn teams all visited with Governor M. Jodi Rell and then were saluted by both houses of the General Assembly.

The following is a photo gallery of the day's activities.

The UConn women's basketball team poses with Governor M. Jodi Rell in her office.

The men's basketball team visited the floor of the House of Representatives.

The football team poses for a group shot with Governor Rell.

Head football coach Randy Edsall presented Governor Rell with a framed photo of the 2007 BIG EAST Champions while the football team received a proclamation.

Desi Cullen of the football team hams it up with Speaker of the House James Amann.

Women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma, UConn President Dr. Michael J. Hogan, Governor Rell and Director of Athletics Jeffrey Hathaway.

Hasheem Thabeet of the men's basketball team eyes Governor Rell's chair.

Governor Rell and the men's basketball team.

Football quarterback Tyler Lorenzen and Speaker Amann.

Geno Auriemma and Governor Rell.

Jim Calhoun and Governor Rell.

Mel Thomas of the women's basketball team signs an autograph.