Bridgeport Game Announced Officially

[huskyjawz]

My friend got this from them on the phone, as well: ticket prices, $199, $99, $39, $29 & $19

 

[zls44]

My friend got this from them on the phone, as well: ticket prices, $199, $99, $39, $29 & $19

LOLOLOLOL

I really wonder if they ever look at the prices anywhere else in the country sometimes.

 

[Hoophound]

Oddly enough NBC Sports picked up this story and Yahoo has it linked from the main page.

 

[John]

December 28th versus E. Washington. Check out this photo. That Webster Bank Arena sure seems like a classy operation.

GOOD - I remember going to games in New Haven - saw them play BC there the last time I remember. Got to reach out to the entire State.

 

[pepband99]

LOLOLOLOL

I really wonder if they ever look at the prices anywhere else in the country sometimes.

Is this really that out of line?

199's are courtsides, most likely.
99's below the hockey boards on sides.
39 and below are everything else.

 

[Waquoit]

Is this really that out of line?

199's are courtsides, most likely.
99's below the hockey boards on sides.
39 and below are everything else.

It's a rip-off.

 

[8893]

There are no bad seats in the place, so $39, $29 or $19 would be far from rip-offs imo. Especially when compared with around 50% of the seats at the XL Center.

No idea who they expect to pay $99 or $199 for this game, no matter how good the seats.

 

[pepband99]

The courtsides are a wash - 150 HCC face (+ a donation needed) vs 199 at HY.

The 99's might even be club-level, who knows.

Agreed on the others - no bad seats in that place.

 

[zls44]

Its a nice building with an incredible scoreboard and no bad seats.

But those prices are still absurd.

 

[Waquoit]

There are no bad seats in the place, so $39, $29 or $19 would be far from rip-offs imo. Especially when compared with around 50% of the seats at the XL Center.

Considering this game is for outreach purposes, they could have left a few bucks on the table, IMO. Those are U-Game prices.

 

[John]

Considering this game is for outreach purposes, they could have left a few bucks on the table, IMO. Those are U-Game prices.

when it's UConn, always check to make sure your wallet is still there when they brush past you.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

It called "outreach." And its a good idea. In fact, it should have been done a long time ago.

UConn basketball is going to the fans rather than having the fans come to them. I would love to see the team hold open practices/scrimmages in other parts of the state as part of their practice schedule. Let kids who have no chance of making the trip to Storrs see the Huskies up close and personal. Hold it at a high school with a large gym. Have an autograph session and combine it with a coaches clinic.

As Elsberry suggests, initial execution may have left something to be desired. However, it's a start with plenty of upside opportunity to build relationships with kids, alumni, media, and Gold Coast rollers alike. http://www.ctpost.com/uconn/article/Chris-Elsberry

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

UConn's athletic department can use someone who is able to step outside the office door or out of the luxury box and walk amongst the common folk for awhile.

 

[zls44]

UConn's athletic department can use someone who is able to step outside the office door or out of the luxury box and walk amongst the common folk for awhile.

Amen

 

[zls44]

I'd also like to add that there are a lot of awesome, hard-working people in the Athletic Department. But more regular interaction on the concourses can only be a good thing.

 

[huskyjawz]

they sent an email out on Friday to Donors and season ticket holders that they would be sending out info on Tuesday morning regarding access to the presale for Tuesday morning.

If someone would post the password here, it would be much appreciated.

 

[Fishy]

As Elsberry suggests, initial execution may have left something to be desired. However, it's a start with plenty of upside opportunity to build relationships with kids, alumni, media, and Gold Coast rollers alike. http://www.ctpost.com/uconn/article/Chris-Elsberry

When Elsberry leads you by the nose, you're in sad shape.

Why would they invite the public to a press conference?

 

[Rico444]

they sent an email out on Friday to Donors and season ticket holders that they would be sending out info on Tuesday morning regarding access to the presale for Tuesday morning.

It could be the couple of beers I've had, but this hurt my head.

 

[Dogdeacon]

A shot across the bow of Civic Center mgmt to get off their arses and upgrade facilities.

UConn has Gampel, Webster and MSG/Barclay's/Boston for big non-conference games.

When a ship has been sinking for 20yrs+ but is somehow still in-place and afloat I don't think anything other than an atomic* bomb landing on top will make a difference.

*Old school bomb for old school building