... couple of days ago, it looked like former Miami (FL) offensive coordinator Mark Whipple was set to become the next coach at Connecticut.

A couple talks with representatives from arch-rival Syracuse changed Jeff Hathaway's mind.

The Huskies have reportedly agreed to a deal with Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni and the 2010 Big East Champions and BCS representatives are expected to formally introduce the 61-year-old at a press conference on Friday.

Connecticut went 8-4 in the regular season in 2010, including 5-2 in the Big East, winning the conference and its BCS berth only seven seasons after joining the conference and nine after becoming a bowl-eligible FBS school.

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