New Field at the Rent

[CL82]

That looks AWESOME.

Anyone have the picture of last year's field for comparison sake?

 

[UConnDan97]

I love this look! If I had to change something, I might have made the end zones blue, but that's splitting hairs. This is a "13-0" level field, for sure! Very nice...

 

[junglehusky]

I love this look! If I had to change something, I might have made the end zones blue, but that's splitting hairs. This is a "13-0" level field, for sure! Very nice...

IIRC the explanation is that the kind of grass that grows in northern climates can tolerate being painted light colors, but not if painted dark colors. So a large patch of national flag blue in the end zone would not hold up to a record number of UConn touchdowns. (presumably a smaller patch on the middle of the field would survive the preceding drives ).

 

[BugsyCT]

Head & shoulders better than last year - big time improvement!

Looks like they're really trying to sell that "ice blue staring husky eyes" concept. Right in the center of the field now.

I hope the newbie fans recognize it as doggie eyes and not as . . . . . . something else.

 

[UConnDan97]

IIRC the explanation is that the kind of grass that grows in northern climates can tolerate being painted light colors, but not if painted dark colors. So a large patch of national flag blue in the end zone would not hold up to a record number of UConn touchdowns. (presumably a smaller patch on the middle of the field would survive the preceding drives ).

We'll throw over the emblem in the middle, and we'll keep our runs on the edges...

 

[amory]

The look last year was WAY too busy. Logos literally everywhere and a midfield logo that spanned 30 yards.

 

[Sky ball]

If all of the seating was blue, it would be the absolute bomb!

It is possible: http://www.husseyseating.com/perma-cap-perma-plank#.U_4RfE0g_IU

How about seating in blue on each of the 4 sides with the blue spelling UConn

 

[FluxTZ]

Mid-field angle.

 

[FAIRTIDES]

I took this picture of our field after the Towson game...

What did the town of Greenwich ever do to you?

 

[UCONN2004]

Looks great, can't wait for Friday!

 

[formerlurker]

Or at least shoot the photos from the other side.

I thought the same thing but if you shoot from the other side the eyes are upside down. Can't flip the eyes because you want them upright when the TV cameras on the press box are looking.

 

[BYUFan22]

Mid-field angle.

Sexy field!! Love the Husky in midfield, nice touch with the blue eyes. And I love to see the 'Y' on the scoreboard. This has been a long and grueling off season. I'm looking forward to the game Friday. I'm glad that we get to start the season against a classy program like UCONN. I live just outside of Provo Utah and personally know several UCONN fans (albeit mostly basketball fans ). Gotta respect the home of Jesus Shuttlesworth, Ben Gordon, Rip, Caron, Hasheem, and all the rest but especially one of the greatest head coaches of all time: Jim Calhoun. Your football team has seen better days, but the future is bright with Diaco. I think he's going to be a hell of a coach for you. I just hope it's not in week 1.

Even though Vegas is saying something like BYU -17, I don't think there are many BYU fans lining up to take that bet. Diaco has played us and beat us. I listened to a few of his press conferences and he's saying all the things you want to hear your new coach say. UCONN has some athletes. We're traveling a long way and historically haven't done that well when we do, especially at the start of the year. I think (hope) BYU wins but it won't be by much. My prediction is BYU 34 UCONN 24, but I think it will be one of those games that is a lot closer than the score says. Maybe tied going into the 4th with BYU scoring, having to make a few tough stops and sealing it with a FG in the last few mins. I hope it works out that way but I wouldn't be shocked to see it go the exact opposite.

Anyhow, good luck Friday. Good luck the rest of the year. Gorgeous stadium. Wish I could have made the trip this time, but definitely want to make it out there at some point.

 

[Confident Carl]

Field of Dreams! Now let's kick some BYU butt on it!