Doggydaddy's Den: DoggyDaddy's Dailies 11/6/16

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So, it's been a long weekend. I did some work for my catering buddie which included driving to Norwalk, loading and unloading all the food for the Saturday event, saying over at the Norwalk INN where the ceilings were falling apart and the bed was like sleeping on an inverted bowl with a big hump in the middle.

Of course, my sciatica kicked in and I struggled thought the event. Thank goodness for a great staff!

My sciatica is flaring and I'm laying on an icepack. Fun!

My point is that I might not make it to the game tomorrow to give you my up close and personal analysis of the game. But.........I will watch on my laptop if I can't make it.

SO, have no fear, fellow UConn addicts! I will still boor you with my words.

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Here are a few things I'll be looking for in Sunday's exhibition game.

- Will Geno go with the same starting line-up? I'm guess yes, but I haven't been at their practices to know it anything has changed.

- Samuelson came out firing. Like every shot was her last one ever. I'm hoping she plays a little slower. She led the team in scoring, but she could be more efficient.

- I really want to see that incredible athlete Gabby Williams in person again!

- I'm hoping we see another solid game from Chong. Her impact to the team is so important.

- Will Dangerfield see more minutes?

- Kyle Irwin had a terrific first game. I have a nice article linked in the UConn section. Check it out! I think she will be a big surprise to some. But not to me.

I am so looking forward to writing my first pre-game analysis!! Florida State!!!!


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So, the big question on Lady Vol message board?

"If healthy and all players eligible, could this team have won a NC?? "

And the answer is????

Without a doubt they would win it!

Harrison/Dolson - Harrison: Harrison IMO would run circles around Dolson. Although Dolson was more physical, the SEC would have prepared her well for that match up. Dolson wouldn't be able stay in the lane and be a shot blocking presence with Harrison's range as well.

Well, not really. So many things wrong with this statement. I agree that Harrison was a terrific player when healthy. But Dolson was better in college and has proven that with her play in the WNBA. Just look at the stats. It's not even close.

Graves/Stewart - Stewart: Everyone knew the scouting report on Stewart in her early years was to be physical....this would be an interesting match up. Slight edge to Stewart because of her height and range but I think Bashaara could most definitely hold her own.

Yeah, her first 20-25 games she might has struggled with the physical play. But after that? Not so much. You are talking about a 4 time Final Four MVP and you think Graves would hold her own? Yeah, she would hold her own shorts as she was out of breath chasing Stewart.

Burdick/Tuck - Tuck: I gave this to Tuck only because she was one of my favorite college players ever! She was quicker than Burdick and could finish around the basket a little better than Burdick.

Burdick was no where near the player Tuck was in college. Nice of you to give her that matchup because you like her.

DeShields/KML - DeShields: A healthy DeShields would be a no-brainer here. KML had the eye of the Tiger when it came to shooting but I gave the advantage to DD because of her athleticism and height at this position.

It's funny how Lady Vol fans equate athleticism with basketball talent.

Ariel/Hartley - Hartley: Brian was an AA waiting to happen. Ariel would have had a hard time keeping up with her with her mediocre defense. The only thing that Ariel could help us with in this match up would be her outside shooting. It'll allow Harrison more room to dominate Dolson. N

No, Hartley WAS an AA. Hartley would have driven by Massengale at will. Every time.
They win 3 out of the starting 5 positions IMO, however I think our bench and depth on this team would be the difference maker

This Tennessee fan goes on to extoll the virtues of the bench. Players that have really not played that well. I won't boor you with that. But here is UConn's bench in that year.

Brianna Banks
Saniya Chong
Moriah Jefferson
Kiah Stokes

But here is the biggest different - Geno vs Holly.

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