Doggydaddy's Den: Doggy's Doghouse 11/4/17

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I usually post my blog the night before the day listed and then update it when there is relative information during the next day.

I just got tickets to today's game from my neighbor (Thanks Judy!!!) and will be able to see this version of the Huskies in person.

Can't wait to see them!!!

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Saturday's before the season starts are always quiet. College football is on the front burner, the NFL is in full swing, the NBA just started along with the NHL.

Now, sadly, I'm a UConn football fan and NY Giant fan. I'm also a Knick fan and since the Whaler's moved I am no longer a hockey fan.

As you can see, it's a tough row to hoe for me in all these sports, although the Knicks are looking a little better.

I need a winner in my sports fandom and thank god for UConn women's basketball. With one more exhibition to go, the season is just a week away. Unbelievable how quickly this spring and summer went.

As you all know, UConn matches up with last years Division II national champions who were undefeated last season. It will be a team that UConn will have to play hard against. They will take advantage of any mistakes the Huskies make.

That being said, I don't expect this to be a close game. UConn has way too much talent for even a great Div II team. But that is not what this game is for. Geno will want to see solid team play from his expected regular rotation of Nurse, Dangerfield, Samuelson, Collier, Williams and Stevens.

That's six pretty much known commodities. I think Geno would like to play a 7-8 player rotation so who will fill the one or two last spots? Hopefully that will become clearer as the game plays out.

I thought that Walker played well outside of missing a few chippies around the basket. I think she will clean that up. What Geno must have liked was her terrific defense. She looks to understand that defense will get her minutes.

Will either of the two sophomores off the bench make an impression enough to garner regular minutes when the season starts in earnest? Will any of the other freshman show Geno in this exhibition game that they are ready for the big time?

I think Geno will settle into the 7 player rotation for the Stanford game and the team will grow deeper as the season progresses.

Sunday's game will tell us more. Can't wait to watch it!!!

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