Huskies, Fans Wave No. 6 for Jasper Howard
Fallen Teammate Honored at Saturday's Home Game
Sunday, Nov 1, 2009 | Updated 8:15 AM EDT
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Huskies honor Jasper Howard.
The UConn Huskies paid tribute to fallen teammate Jasper Howard Saturday, at the team's first home game since his death two weeks ago.
Fans lined up three deep to applaud and shake hands with players as they walked into Rentschler Field. All of the players and many fans were wearing No. 6 T-shirts to honor Howard,
The Rent relaxed the rules at the game against Rutgers so that fans could bring signs and banners into the stands, many bearing Howard's initials and number.
Every fan entering the stadium received a card with the number "6" on it, and the first 15,000 received wristbands honoring Howard.
A moment of respect was held before the game, fans and teammates pulling for a victory for Jasper Howard.
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