Friday, April 5, 2019

Doggy's Doghouse 4/5/19












                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
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It was there....and then it was gone. Certainly another heartbreaking loss for UConn, the third in three years. I'm sure that the two seniors Katie Lou and Napheesa will feel the pain of this one for a long time.

I did make the mistake of reading some of the message boards. Wow. Some fans are so mean! Kicking a proverbial "dog" while he is down, I read some calling the team "chokers". I mean really....

Sigh....

I just wish people would have some perspective about the team. It was a wonderful season played by a wonderful team. Period. And we get to start all over again with summer practice. And there certainly will be roster updates as Geno is looking for a few players to give some productive minutes and fill out the roster. He will pull a few rabbits out of his hat. 

I've already read how the Final Four streak is in jeopardy. Can we see who Geno adds? And more perspective. As I posted yesterday,  Notre Dame will struggle next year. Louisville loses Durr and Carter. Mississippi State loses 4 starters in McGowan, Danberry, Holmes and Howard. Oregon loses all world Sabrina Ionescu. Is anyone worried about Maryland? I'm sure other teams will improve. South Carolina and UCLA may break through next season. I still like who we have plus more!  

 And finally. Does it matter? Do we only root for winning? Don't we root for the team and the players on the team that we love to appreciate no matter the outcome?       

I'm going to post links to both games. Maybe David will have some numbers later. I'm sure he is as tired as I am. Late game, lousy outcome.

For me, I'll probably take some time off before closing the blog down until the fall. I want to thank this wonderful group of young women for allowing us to watch their journey all season. It's been a lot of fun to write about. And I want to thank the several hundred UConn fans that read and hopefully enjoy my blog. 

Later

DD

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By David in Naples!!!!!


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6 comments:

  1. PeggyApril 6, 2019 at 1:10 AM

    Thanks for all your blog posts. I look for them. Agree that it's hard to read how mean people are to members of a team they supposedly love. Great year! Thanks again.

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  2. ptgrd69@gmail.comApril 6, 2019 at 8:04 AM

    Choke? You’ve got to be kidding!! These young women and the coaching staff give their heart and soul and sometimes blood and vomit. What a miserable existence anyone who thinks they choked must lead

    Thanks for all the joy ladies. Thanks to DD and David for all your time and effort

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  3. ChuckitupApril 6, 2019 at 6:56 PM

    It is true that they had trouble closing out some of there closer games. I wonder if the short bench and the pressure of winning at UCONN is part of the problem.

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    1. Steve YApril 9, 2019 at 12:18 AM

      They have a short bench by choice...none of them are hurt or incapable of giving a starter a breather.

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  4. SwashApril 7, 2019 at 9:21 AM

    Well said, DD

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  5. McHuskyfanApril 7, 2019 at 12:26 PM

    Omg... so so sooo proud of these kids!!!! Have no use for the fair weather “fans” who balk at a loss like itt’s the end of the world .... Thanks DD & Dave for continuing to share your thoughts with us. Much much appreciated!!!!!

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