Doggy's UConn/Texas Pregame Report

Hey, give us a break, you post so much info it takes time to digest. I remember Jones when she played at Oregon State, she and Kennedy Brown were twin towers as frosh on a good team. Harmon is really good. Booker was a big time recruit. Size will be a problem. Vic Schaefer, well, we know all about that guy. Us, well, this is like trying to repair an airplane engine while your at 30,000 feet. Got a bunch of parts that look like they'll work, now it's gotta be assembled, while hoping the other engine keeps running. A fully operational Caroline would sure be useful. Bleed Blue.

I am surprised you picked UConn. I thought you might try reverse psychology here.

DD, I think this was one of your best and most honest pre-games. I am hoping to see some changes on Sunday. The season is young and there is talent to work with. I think this game could go either way. You wonder how much of a toll all of the uncertainty is making on the team.

Everyone had mega expectations for this team in October. The Team had those same lofty expectations. Not goals, expectations.

Not only are the players dealing with a new reality, they also must manage their and OUR expectations. The pressures of college, d1 sport, and just being "UConn" are off the charts in a non-injury plagued year. This year? I hope they have a good sports psychologist on staff. Unimaginable.

Sorry, I didn't mean it the way I said it. How about we leave it as one of your best that I've read , an I've been reading your stuff for a long time.

Sounds good to me.

With a week before the game happens I had time to put more work into the report. It paid off. 

Thanks so much for this Doggy. My heart went out with Jana, as you all know, and I'll sit this one out and just look at the headlines in the AM and that's it. Really we are just too small for a team like this until Ice starts coming around and Ayanna gets better. In a couple of months, if we can get those two into it, maybe. But it's great to have the test. The old kill em with our three pointers just won't hack it now that Azzi is gone and Carol is not back either. And I really don't think Geno will want to exhaust Paige this early in the season, will he.

Grateful for you, Doggy!!! And for being the consummate fan. I wish I had your spirit and courage.