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Weathering the storm
Justice not served as Huskies slip by Temple in overtime with Brown's touchdown run
Kevin Meacham
Issue date: 9/8/08 Section: Sports
Neither team threatened for the remainder of regulation. In the overtime period, linebacker Scott Lutrus tackled Temple receiver Dy'Onne Crudup short of the marker on third down, forcing a Jake Brownell field goal.
Brown's touchdown ended the game three plays later.
Temple (1-1), looking to avenge last year's 22-17 loss to UConn in East Hartford, gave UConn everything it could ask for. Despite being outgained and losing the turnover battle, the Owls held UConn scoreless for the first three quarters.
Despite the win, UConn struggled to throw the ball for the second straight game. Quarterback Tyler Lorenzen was 10-for-22 for 86 yards with an interception.
Whether it was due to the weather or not, Lorenzen did not throw for a touchdown for his second-straight game.
Through two games, the UConn quarterback is a combined 24-for-47 (51 percent) for 270 yards, with four interceptions but no scores.
In addition, his first-quarter goal-line fumble - his fifth turnover in two games - cost UConn a sure touchdown. Lorenzen had just six interceptions and lost four fumbles all of last season.
Lorenzen did add 77 yards on 16 carries, many of which were designed draws.
"As far as worrying about critics, all I'm worried about is my guys that believe that we can win games," Lorenzen said. "We can work our tails off during the week and get it done."
UConn's best opportunity to get in the end zone came in the second quarter. Lorenzen had wide receiver Mike Smith wide open in the end zone, but the freshman stopped his route and Lorenzen missed him.
Ciaravino contributed to the Huskies' offensive woes by missing a field goal on that possession, and three of his five total attempts. He was successful from 36 and 37 yards, but missed kicks of 34, 44 and 47.
"I think I was taking into account what was going on around me, the wind and stuff like that," Ciaravino said. "Sometimes when you do that, you overthink yourself."
With UConn's offense shooting itself in the foot repeatedly, Temple's offense had opportunities to capitalize. And early on, it seemed as if Owls quarterback Adam DiMichele would do just that.
On the third play of the game, he hit receiver - and former UConn recruit - James Nixon for 46 yards inside the UConn 10-yard line. That set up a Brownell 22-yard field goal and a 3-0 lead.
But that would prove to be Temple's best drive of the day.
"Our whole thing was, we wanted to be able to stop the run," Edsall said. "We got hit on a couple pass plays, and a quarterback draw the one time, but other than that, I think we were solid all-around."
DiMichele finished 11-for-28 for 170 yards and two interceptions. He was also Temple's leading rusher, with 72 yards on 10 carries.
UConn's ball-control offense held possession for 34:49, compared to Temple's 25:11. The Huskies outgained Temple, 379-298, though UConn ran 15 more plays than the Owls.
Brown's touchdown ended the game three plays later.
Temple (1-1), looking to avenge last year's 22-17 loss to UConn in East Hartford, gave UConn everything it could ask for. Despite being outgained and losing the turnover battle, the Owls held UConn scoreless for the first three quarters.
Despite the win, UConn struggled to throw the ball for the second straight game. Quarterback Tyler Lorenzen was 10-for-22 for 86 yards with an interception.
Whether it was due to the weather or not, Lorenzen did not throw for a touchdown for his second-straight game.
Through two games, the UConn quarterback is a combined 24-for-47 (51 percent) for 270 yards, with four interceptions but no scores.
In addition, his first-quarter goal-line fumble - his fifth turnover in two games - cost UConn a sure touchdown. Lorenzen had just six interceptions and lost four fumbles all of last season.
Lorenzen did add 77 yards on 16 carries, many of which were designed draws.
"As far as worrying about critics, all I'm worried about is my guys that believe that we can win games," Lorenzen said. "We can work our tails off during the week and get it done."
UConn's best opportunity to get in the end zone came in the second quarter. Lorenzen had wide receiver Mike Smith wide open in the end zone, but the freshman stopped his route and Lorenzen missed him.
Ciaravino contributed to the Huskies' offensive woes by missing a field goal on that possession, and three of his five total attempts. He was successful from 36 and 37 yards, but missed kicks of 34, 44 and 47.
"I think I was taking into account what was going on around me, the wind and stuff like that," Ciaravino said. "Sometimes when you do that, you overthink yourself."
With UConn's offense shooting itself in the foot repeatedly, Temple's offense had opportunities to capitalize. And early on, it seemed as if Owls quarterback Adam DiMichele would do just that.
On the third play of the game, he hit receiver - and former UConn recruit - James Nixon for 46 yards inside the UConn 10-yard line. That set up a Brownell 22-yard field goal and a 3-0 lead.
But that would prove to be Temple's best drive of the day.
"Our whole thing was, we wanted to be able to stop the run," Edsall said. "We got hit on a couple pass plays, and a quarterback draw the one time, but other than that, I think we were solid all-around."
DiMichele finished 11-for-28 for 170 yards and two interceptions. He was also Temple's leading rusher, with 72 yards on 10 carries.
UConn's ball-control offense held possession for 34:49, compared to Temple's 25:11. The Huskies outgained Temple, 379-298, though UConn ran 15 more plays than the Owls.
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