9:45 start against MSU

[Tenspro2002]

I think this is overblown.

Historically UConn doesn't travel for the 1st round. It's always been this way even when the games were within driving distance. They will show up for the regional championships. Teams that rarely advance have fans that show up earlier. It's about expectations.

Our last second weekend trips were:
Boston (super close)
Vegas (super far)
NYC (super close)
Anaheim (super far)
Glendale (super far)

Obviously we traveled well for the super close and not great for the super far ones.

This one is kind of in the middle and will be interesting to see how much we show up.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I might be the only one who's relieved about the silly start time - I have a family event that I can't skip on Friday at 8, so I was worried I'd have to watch the game on dvr after

There is no such thing as a family event that cannot be skipped for a Sweet 16 game. That does not exist.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Ironically, not our only post-midnight win over Washington. When we came from behind to force OT and eventually beat UW in DC in ‘06 (before losing to Mason), it was also a really, really late night.

Similar to then, Sunday's game will most likely be an early (noon?) Tipoff.

I still view that as a contributing factor (one of many) in the result of the GM game.

Bottom line, if we're champions we're champions. We will be champions in the afternoon, the evening, after hours or in the early morning, it won't matter. It's there in front of us, which is all we could ask for.

 

[Henry]

I live in the DC area, but the cheapest seats for Fri are north of $500. Out of my price range. If we make it to Sun, I'll see about getting tickets then when more should be available.

 

[Mister P]

Our last second weekend trips were:
Boston (super close)
Vegas (super far)
NYC (super close)
Anaheim (super far)
Glendale (super far)

Obviously we traveled well for the super close and not great for the super far ones.

This one is kind of in the middle and will be interesting to see how much we show up.

I think it will be/should be a really good turnout. Southern CT to DC is only a 4-5 drive. Train options are available and probably the easiest way to go.
We have had a great turnout vs. Georgetown the last few years. Factor in Puke, SJ and Sparty being there fighting for a Final Four birth should provide the excitement to bring in the fans.

 

[businesslawyer]

Similar to then, Sunday's game will most likely be an early (noon?) Tipoff.

I still view that as a contributing factor (one of many) in the result of the GM game.

Bottom line, if we're champions we're champions. We will be champions in the afternoon, the evening, after hours or in the early morning, it won't matter. It's there in front of us, which is all we could ask for.

I think the two regional finals are set for 2:00 and 4:30. At least that’s what Optimum guide is showing.

 

[Marat]

I live in the DC area, but the cheapest seats for Fri are north of $500. Out of my price range. If we make it to Sun, I'll see about getting tickets then when more should be available.

Those prices align with the sweet 16 prices for MSG in 2014 .

 

[businesslawyer]

I think it will be/should be a really good turnout. Southern CT to DC is only a 4-5 drive. Train options are available and probably the easiest way to go.
We have had a great turnout vs. Georgetown the last few years. Factor in Puke, SJ and Sparty being there fighting for a Final Four birth should provide the excitement to bring in the fans.

All four schools will be well represented for this one. And a $500 ticket price is nothing compared to what it cost to get into MSG for the Sweet 16 in ‘14, even before inflation.

But everyone can expect the prices will be less for Sunday if you wait for the fans of Friday’s losers to bail.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I think the two regional finals are set for 2:00 and 4:30. At least that’s what Optimum guide is showing.

That's helpful.

 

[Tenspro2002]

I think it will be/should be a really good turnout. Southern CT to DC is only a 4-5 drive. Train options are available and probably the easiest way to go.
We have had a great turnout vs. Georgetown the last few years. Factor in Puke, SJ and Sparty being there fighting for a Final Four birth should provide the excitement to bring in the fans.

It should be a good turnout. But we don't have evidence that the fanbase travels for those intermediate distances.

 

[ConnZag3]

I think the two regional finals are set for 2:00 and 4:30. At least that’s what Optimum guide is showing.

I'd be shocked if the East regional final isn't the later of the two, no matter which 2 teams advance on Friday. The Midwest is the other Fri/Sun site and none of the potential MW regional final matchups have the same TV juice as whatever combination makes it to Sunday from the East.

 

[JB75]

I am happy to be in the sweet 16 but why is UConn always getting the late games? This is getting ridiculous.

I hear ya - last night was rough coming back in this morning to start the work week but , number one it’s Friday night -who cares - and number two - u can always catch up on your sleep. Yeah the east regional final will most likely be the 5:05pm tip on Sunday cause no matter what combination of matchups it is , you have two great teams playing against each other.

 

[HitDog]

Plus the CBS A crew is in DC so it will be the late game on Sunday

 

[Kolumbo]

The Final 4 is this weekend in DC

 

[Mr. French]

Given my personal work schedule, this isn't a bad time at all for me. a mid-evening game on Thursday would suck for me, so late night Friday I'm cool with as long as the team has their sea legs!

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Honestly, I'd rather have a super late start time than some random slot in the afternoon. Allows for a regular Friday and then just lock into the game at night time. Also, for me, I was able to go out and watch the 7 PM games before heading home for the UConn game, so Friday night was a nice mix of socializing and being a hobbit-esque college basketball sicko.

I gotta say, both games I did a 15 minute halftime power nap and it was pretty glorious. By that time, my wife was asleep upstairs, so just 15 minutes on the couch with a blanket, the two cats, very nice.

 

[CL82]

I'll watch. It just makes it extremely difficult to do that anywhere but at home. I was hoping to out and watch with my old UConn roommate.

Actually, I think Amtrak might have a $25 train fair to DC. Unfortunately, I think it starts at 7 PM. Tempting, although it's about a three or 3 1/2 hour trip from here.

 

[Flipside]

Ironically, not our only post-midnight win over Washington. When we came from behind to force OT and eventually beat UW in DC in ‘06 (before losing to Mason), it was also a really, really late night.

I went to the UW game, lived in Arlington VA at the time ... skipped the GW game, mistake

 

[Flipside]

Vegas (super far)