A plan to start tackling big-ticket repairs at Rentschler Field in East Hartford — the home turf of the University of Connecticut football program — could get a major boost if state lawmakers approve a proposed $24 million upgrade for the next two years. Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposed capital budget includes $12 million in each of the next two fiscal years for renovations at Rentschler — new roofing, concrete repairs and technology upgrades, among them — that would form the foundation of a larger, $63 million plan. The overall plan would stretch out over five years and was developed by a high-profile sports stadium consultant last year aimed at ensuring the venue, which turns 20 this year, keeps up with evolving Division I standards. The proposed funding for Rentschler comes as UConn football has struggled in the past decade, without a winning season since 2010. But in 2022, in coach Jim Mora’s first season, the program showed encouraging signs of a turnaround. The team’s record of 6-7 was the best in six years, matching 2016, and the team went to a bowl game.
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