Morrone died Wednesday night at the age of 79 at his home in Mansfield , Connecticut .
The morale on the UConn sideline was at an all - time high heading into Friday 's game due to the passing of their former head coach , Joseph J. Morrone .
Joseph J. Morrone died Wednesday night at the age of 79 at Joseph J. Morrone 's home in Mansfield , Connecticut .
The morale on the UConn sideline was at an all - time high heading into Friday 's game due to the passing of their former head coach , Joseph J. Morrone .