Doggydaddy's Den: DoggyDaddy's Dailies 1/29/17

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Grandkids with my Daughter and Son-in-Law at the beach!

Logan's first steps into the ocean!!!

Granddaughter Noa at Lunch

Granddaughter Mya making a face with Grampa!

Logan's first Thin Mint!!! I think he likes it.

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I had a late start watching the UConn/Houston game and read some comments on the UConn message board before I watched the game that got me worried. Talk of a bad game, slow start, unusually inattentive to details, on and on.......

I figured they were in a battle with a terrible Houston team. Then I watched the game.

Yes, UConn got off to a slow start. They were actually behind in a game. A rare occurrence this season. It was only 6-4 Houston, but it was almost 5 minutes into the game. Then, in spite of all the early issues, UConn went on a 21 point run and the rout was on.

So, no.....Houston didn't keep the game close, and no, UConn didn't play a terrible game. In some ways they were just going through the motions, but their motions are better than anyone else's motions and they ended up winning 91-42.

I'll have more in my post game report if I can get to it. My granddaughter has a Cheer competition tomorrow and the day starts early and ends late.

The next game is against the Temple Owls, one of the best teams in the AAC and coached by former UConn coach Tonya Cardozza.

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Speaking of Temple, they are playing South Florida Sunday at noon on CBSSN. Tune in if you want to see the two best teams in the AAC play....well....other than UConn.

Can Temple stay undefeated in the AAC and stake their claim to the second spot right behind UConn? The Owls come into this game on a 12 game winning streak. Why aren't they in the top 25?

If they beat USF, they should be ranked for the UConn game.

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By David in Naples!!!!!

For some dumb reason, today's noon start prevented UConn's normal shoot around. The 1st quarter box score reflected the lack of a shooting warm up. The Huskies missed 14 of 20 shots, including all 5 threes. Katie Lou and Saniya went a combined 0-3 and finished the quarter scoreless. Gabby and Kia had 15 points to carry the Huskies.

By the end of the game, UConn had recovered and warmed up. For the final three quarters, the Huskies went 30-54 or 56%. They hit 8-15 from three point range, 53%. KLS and Saniya scored 24 points and five players scored in double figures.

Note to the schedule planners. No more noon starts..!

Go Huskies..!!

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