UConn fans create viral Dan Hurley scarecrow in Wethersfield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Ryan Lawlor and Jeff Bottaro crafted a scarecrow of UConn coach Dan Hurley headbutting referee Roger Ayers for Wethersfield's Scarecrows Along Main event. The entry quickly gained viral attention, becoming a focal point for the community and attracting national coverage. The scarecrow’s location outside The Charles restaurant, popular with Hurley, contributed to its visibility. Fans are encouraged to vote for their favorite scarecrow at the event, which features over 170 entries this year.
- •Lawlor and Bottaro created the scarecrow on the evening of October 1.
- •The scarecrow replicates a memorable moment from UConn's Elite Eight game.
- •Hurley's likeness quickly attracted millions of views on social media.
- •Voting for the Scarecrows Along Main event is currently open to the public.
- •The event features over 170 entries this year.
- 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — These UConn fans put up a Dan Hurley scarecrow at night. By morning, 'the whole world knew'
"The entry from UConn fans Jeff Bottaro and Ryan Lawlor in Wethersfield's Scarecrows Along Main drew viral attention.
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