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Message: [QUOTE="BHusky, post: 1988269, member: 685"] Ideally you want a true home game, but this is a good move. Based on how both teams have faired over the last 3-4 years there isn't huge regional hype for this game like there was (for us anyway) 10+ years ago. And if the teams were struggling next year, this November game would be a mediocre draw at best as a Hartford game. Now even if the teams are not doing great, Fenway will be a big draw for fans regardless. Add in that we will make more money with this deal and get the true setup as the home team with 60%+ of the tickets allotment, UConn painted on the field (which will still drive Boston media and BC fans nuts even though we gave up our home game) and it seems like a good deal. We also have gotten some really good talent from Massachusetts historically (Sherman, Todman, etc), so we could hopefully use this for recruiting in BC's back yard. HS kids eat this type of stuff up and UConn players will love it too. [/QUOTE]