UConn Football Fan Guide Is Here
The 2014 fan guide came out this morning. I don’t recall the athletic department doing this before. I know there was something up on the website each year, but this seems to be brand new and I get the feeling it will be a yearly thing. There’s not much new information in here, and most fans who have gone to games at the Rent know about the rules and restrictions, but at least UConn is making it easier to access the info and have it all in one place. They want to grow the fanbase, and this will make the new fan’s experience somewhat easier. The biggest thing the fan guide signifies to me is that THE SEASON IS ALMOST HERE!!! Thank God. Anyway, here is the link to the actual fan guide, and a few tidbits to remind folks or make people aware of for the upcoming season. And as always, a few of my own thoughts.
- Lots & Fanfest still open 4 hours prior to gametime. I really hope in the future this gets changed for night games. I’d so be there in the morning for BYU if allowed. I know I’m not the only one.
- It doesn’t give a price for parking for those who don’t get a parking pass. Last year I believe the price was $15. I’d expect it to be the same or within a dollar or two. I usually park in the Red Lot for the experience alone. The band usually walks around and plays, the frats, school groups, etc. have HUGE tailgates, and there’s plenty of room for throwing the football around (which is prohibited, yet I’ve never been told or seen anyone told to stop).
- Tailgating is NOT permitted once the game begins. I know they have encouraged people to go inside when the game is starting in the past, but I do know of groups of people who stayed in the parking lots the entire game. It’s possible they will enforce this more this season because it’s the first time I’ve ever seen it clearly stated to pack up the tailgate and go inside to the game.
- No kegs or drinking games. I’ve seen that rule broken and not enforced every UConn game I’ve ever been to since I was a student in 2004. Especially the drinking games. Seems like one of those things they have to say to say they said it, but probably won’t be enforced all too much. As long as your group isn’t acting like a bunch of jerks, my experience with the parking staff has always been a good one.
- The fan guide promoted the “Gameday Experience”, involving the Husky Walk, performance of the marching band, WTIC Dog House, amongst other things. This tells me they really are stressing people to get out of the parking lots and get into the stadium. I’m not sure if it’s enough to pull people away from their tailgates, but at least letting people know about it, especially families with kids, is a step in the right direction. I’m 29, and I never knew about this stuff other than the Husky Walk.
- Gives some insight and history of the new AAC. This is good because I’m not even sure myself what teams are in this conference anymore. Tulsa & Tulane are the same school in my mind, so this is helpful.
- The fan guide ends with a code of conduct for fans, encouraging them to come and have a good time, but basically to not act like a fool. Wearing blue and white is encouraged, which I’m glad it says that, because at times looking around the stadium, you see a rainbow of colors. C’mon people, wear UConn colors. You just look stupid and will definitately be chastized by me in my head.
36 days!!!
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