Thriller 2 vs. Oxy Tigers

Thurber attended tonight's game in my place, watching variously from the scoring table and the student section; donned in his UR t-shirt, UR collar, and UR leash. He was witness along with 200 plus other fans to another exciting game versus fellow first place Tigers of Occidental College. The first half see sawed back and forth with the final swing in our favor for a five point lead. But things got cold from there. We didn't score for the first 7 and a half minutes of the second half and let our five point lead turn into an 11 point deficit. If we think positively, we overcame the deficit and took a lead toward the end against a good Oxy team. We lost 64-63. This was one thriller that got away. It will take a solid team effort to return the favor when we visit their gym the last game of the season. Before then we have three more home games in a row to build our momentum and fight back into the SCIAC race. The first of these games is this Saturday vs. La Verne and I hear the first 125 fans to arrive will get a free t-shirt!

Thriller vs. Oxy Tigers

Thurber and I spent all day on campus. My time was spent sleeping in the kennel while Thurber went out on field trips. So to be fair, I sent Talulah to tonight's game vs. the Tigers. 400 plus people packed the gym for what turned out to be an exciting game won by Justin's jumper with 9 seconds left. This was a game where they out shot us in terms of percentage, but we out shot them in terms of numbers. So they shot better but we shot more. Sometimes it works, like tonight. It also helped that the Tigers had 18 turnovers to our 10. So our defense did have some redeeming moments... This win keeps us tight in the race for the SCIAC. Tomorrow our ladies play the Tigers at 7:30 pm. Both teams are atop the SCIAC and it promises to be another action packed game.

Take a Kid to the Game Night

I was tuckered from all the fun in the snow so I sent my kid, Talulah, and her kid, Thurber, to the games tonight. The gym was packed they tell me. Thanks for all the support. They told me about a few student supporters sporting paint and bulldog like bellies as well as some interesting rabbit ears on another group. I'm not sure what those were. Anyway, our lady Bulldogs jumped out to a commanding lead at half time and kept up the pressure for the first part of the second half. It was then that the Regals went on a run that ultimately deflated our momentum. We went cold, let them back in, and found ourselves on the losing end 64-60. It happens. Now there's a three way tie at the top. The second game of the evening featured a similar start by the men and an eventual run by the Kingsmen, but this time we caught ourselves before it became pandemic. The men won 71-52 and are now in a three way tie for second place. Great job. And thanks to all the kids who came out and had a chance to shoot some hoops at half time. T and Thurber enjoyed that tremendously.

Snow Day!

We've been experiencing a bit of cabin fever the last few days as storm after storm passed over Redlands. By our gauge, seven inches of rain has fallen since we last made it to the University. So in anticipation of tonight's games at Currier Gym I took the family out for a romp in the snow. I thought it best to get them tuckered out so they wouldn't attack the sweepers at half time. Well, the one thing that I overlooked was taking two near all white dogs out into the snow. Thurber was invisible and Talulah wasn't much better. Neither of them have ever been to the snow. Come to think of it, neither had I. We had a great time. I recommend getting out and playing some more before it melts. See you all tonight!

Truffles Report

I see Thurber every day. Sometimes I take him to athletic events. Sometimes I take him to school. Sometimes I leave him at home to chew on the furniture, or shoes, or books, or other miscellaneous things he really shouldn't be chewing on. But I see him every day. Today, I received some photos of my granddaughter Truffles. I don't get to see her every day but from the looks of it, she's living an equally good and full life. She even likes to skateboard like her brother and lounge on the sofa like her mother. Thanks for the photos Truffles. If I was to guess, I think your brother has put on a few extra pounds from all the chewing he's been doing lately. And nice pink nails! Should I paint mine Maroon and Gray? Hey, speaking of Maroon and Gray and kids, it's Bring Your Kid to the game on Saturday in Currier Gym. The ladies start at 5 and the men follow at 7:30 pm. Bring a kid under 18 (not dog years) and you get in free. I promise an exciting set of games.