Boston Thursday Roll Call

[UConnJim]

AD and the President were there and spoke? So this must have been set up by the University? How was this not posted here?

Any word on tomorrow?

See outlaw's post above for the UConn reception on Saturday. It was a perfect spot to go to on a rainy night as it is basically connected to the Garden.

 

[gampelcrazies]

Our crowd was very good tonight, but so was Illinois and I would argue they were louder. Need to fill TD Garden Saturday

It’s really hard to compare because we blew out SDSU and the Illinois game was a 1 possession game.

 

[HuskyHawk]

AD and the President were there and spoke? So this must have been set up by the University? How was this not posted here?

Any word on tomorrow?

I posted it here a few days ago, including the link to sign up. Also, now that you're local you should sign up to get notifications of these from the Boston chapter of the alumni association.

Boston Thursday Roll Call

Nosebleed tix purchased…let’s gooooo

the-boneyard.com

 

[auror]

Nightshift? Other spots? Did anybody go to the Alumni event?

I got into the area a little later than I wanted to (1.5 hr before game which is obviously peak pregame time), but it was just all packed lol. Between S16, opening day, and BU hockey. There was a private event at night shift that took up half the space. TITS was full. Ended up snagging the last 2 bar seats at Ducali.

 

[UConnJim]

I don't know if they were louder but Illinois had the 2nd most fans in the Garden by far tonight.

Illinois definitely had the second most fans there. And, they were wearing orange so it looked like a group of Cuse fans. I think the Illinois fans sounded loud to us because they were on the opposite side of the Garden from the UConn sections so the sound projected right at us.

 

[VivaLsVgs]

A few pics from the event

 

[auror]

The cool part of the event was that it was right next to the entrance of the actual arena and it had a huge sign that said "Storrs North" lol.

 

[Scoe]

I got my 2 tickets in balcony section for 230 each, of course charging fees brought it to 631. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity don’t have to worry about travel or hotel, or parking.

Gotta go out and look for a white UConn shirt, what would be the best place place in Boston area to find one, preferably amongst route 1 in Saugus, not driving into Boston.

 

[huskyjawz]

For those who went to pre-game spots, where were the UConn fans? How was it? Nightshift? Other spots? Did anybody go to the Alumni event?

Sullivan's b4 and after. Mix of fans. It's a spit hole but we fit right in.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Elite Eight Pregame Reception

love to hear it! just signed up for Saturday's pregame reception let's party

Was the food good last night? What was the set-up?

 

[VivaLsVgs]

Was the food good last night? What was the set-up?

Buffet stations. Sliders(both chicken and beef) with the fixings, fries, various types of mac & cheese, and caesar salad at one station. Pizzas on the other.

 

[August_West]

Was the food good last night? What was the set-up?

Didnt you used to live in San Diego?

 

[brihman]

Nosebleed seats purchased can’t wait

 

[Rocktheworld]

Buffet stations. Sliders(both chicken and beef) with the fixings, fries, various types of mac & cheese, and caesar salad at one station. Pizzas on the other.

Interesting. My fiancé and I have been dying to try the new food hall right there at the stadium so will probably try that and go to Greatest bar. The food hall has a pizza stand called “Apizza” if any of you want to try and compare (I will be)

 

[Rocktheworld]

Didnt you used to live in San Diego?

For 7 great years including last year for the NC, that was fun lol

 

[auror]

Interesting. My fiancé and I have been dying to try the new food hall right there at the stadium so will probably try that and go to Greatest bar. The food hall has a pizza stand called “Apizza” if any of you want to try and compare (I will be)

Food Hall will be packed, although the earlier start time might relieve some of the pressures from the non-attending dinner people.

 

[kobebeanbryant]

Was the food good last night? What was the set-up?

food was terrible

 

[auror]

Think my strategy of buying the first ticket and not the 2nd is backfiring. Prices are much higher.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Food Hall will be packed, although the earlier start time might relieve some of the pressures from the non-attending dinner people.

I was thinking being there around 4 would be a good time after lunch and before dinner

Have you been before?

 

[auror]

I was thinking being there around 4 would be a good time after lunch and before dinner

Have you been before?

Yes. I've only had a few of the places, though. The ramen was okay. Smoke shop is okay for the north.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Yes. I've only had a few of the places, though. The ramen was okay. Smoke shop is okay for the north.

Wow ramen just “okay”? That’s a serious chef whose name is on that restaurant.

I’m definitely trying the Apizza stand

 

[HuskyHawk]

Think my strategy of buying the first ticket and not the 2nd is backfiring. Prices are much higher.

Guess I'll be watching on TV at a local spot.

 

[kobebeanbryant]

Think my strategy of buying the first ticket and not the 2nd is backfiring. Prices are much higher.

Same…

Thurs prices dropped sharply in the hours leading up to game. Will hold out for same on Sat.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Think my strategy of buying the first ticket and not the 2nd is backfiring. Prices are much higher.

I checked and prices are down on StubHub, look about flat on Ticketmaster and are way up on Tick Pick and VividSeats. Honestly if not for the fees, I'd have bought the Club seats I just found for $394 each. But $141 in fees is just gouging. That's over 35% in fees.

 

[Chonky]

Same…

Thurs prices dropped sharply in the hours leading up to game. Will hold out for same on Sat.

That was gonna be my plan as well when I saw the sharp price drop yesterday.

Problem may be supply. TickPick (which i believe aggregates other sites as well as sells) only has about 900 tix available. Down from 5-6k last night. There were still a good 1-1.5K early in day yesterday for S16 game.

I was very close yesterday to pulling trigger on a pair of reasonable corner balcony seats for Saturday at $220. Oh well.