Well the problem is it will look like the "good old days" compared to the AAC. As bad as the BE was, or as dominate as UCONN was in the BE, it'll only be more so with the AAC. Unfortunately.
I've seen those same games and I have to disagree somewhat. Games against former players excluded, Geno has them play all out until the last 10 minutes of the game.
Thanks for the rsvp--- but I have only been a Season ticket holder for 3 yrs- I used to just go to many of the bigger games prior. so I really can't comment on your comment with knowledge. I don't mind paying the prices to see them if it helps our program. Obviously I would like to pay less. But you long time Season ticket holders know better than I on that issue.
All these points are definitely part of the reason and accurate for lower attendance. But there are alot of fans out there, that would get on a nice bus 2-3 times a season to go to a game, from their local town hall centers, to experience the thrill of being there, the band, the pre game video, etc... I am convinced, that if more of these efforts were made- we would fill the last of the higher sections in Gampel. They wouldn't become season ticket holders, but I think we would fill alot of seats. I think our group car pooling from the , New Haven Area makes it alot easier on gas, cost, comradery on the drive, and helping tot keep the driver awake on the way home at night. Other benefits, gets me off the couch and I am less likely to fill up on junk food that I don't need but would eat otherwise. Plus we enjoy a longer walk to and from gampel or XL from where we park. And these people would spend alot of money at the book store as they are only there a few times a year.
I agree that Geno takes his foot off the gas re pressing/trapping defense and fast break offense, but he never takes his foot off in terms of coaching and running good half court offense and defense. He uses blow-outs as ways to refine players skills and the teams ability to play different types of offense and defense and I find that process fascinating. We have all seen him with a quick hook when a player makes a boneheaded mistake with the scoring margin in the 30s and come close to full on embolism when a player does something wrong. And it also gives extended looks at and development time to the bench players and that process is something I also find fascinating.
Ozzie- I'm with you--- I go to every home game thru tmts and regionals- and the number of times I watch each of my DVR'd games after I attend, it almost embarrassing to tell. I love to try to learn how they do what they do. The more I watch them, the more I appreciate them!I enjoy the games, wait for them all year in some ways...IAC, my time in life is limited, so boredom is not an option. In fact, I DVR all games, fun to rewatch and zero in on specific interests.
That Providence game- we looked horrible and he was pissed and for good reason- and to their/Providence's credit- they were athletic and spirited. The were lulling us into average'ness- much like St Johns Did a few years ago( Although St Johns Had much more talent). There was another early, possible pre season game maybe 2 years ago, at the XL center, where the girls almost played from the start like they didn't want to destroy them- those games we just mentioned don't happen to often. I still like to watch them in person, regardless of the opponent, and mostly because I can afford to, I appreciate and respect the team, coach and program- they deserve my support. they have to play the oppoents in conference they are dealt. i don't want to go back to being a fair weather fan like I used to be, going only to bigger games. I am a recent empty nester so it is much easier now as I have much more time as well.
Hey Icebear--- will you be able to attend the game at Penn State? Or will your schedule on the weekend/Sunday prevent that??? The Higher Calling issue really comes into question on this one? Maybe just a fleeting 2nd thought about it? Love Ya!Everything you describe is why learning and understanding what one is seeing can be helpful in maintaining interest. I have always been a basketball offense and defense geek. Even when Geno takes his foot off the gas and UCONN's fine tuned Masserati jail break offense he expects the team to run the regular half court offense with its read options. Understanding what that offense should look like and what is happening you begin to know what improvement should look like and what the opponent is doing to try and screw it up.
Right now I am saving my shekels to buy the new 6 DVD set by Geno and Bobby Knight. The more you learn the more you see.
I have said several times that I am a terrible in arena fan because often I fall silent watching the game and what the teams are doing. Similarly, I like listening to long theology lectures and spent two days in Gettysburg last week doing just that. What can I say I am a geek at heart.
But it killed the cat.I enjoy the games, wait for them all year in some ways...IAC, my time in life is limited, so boredom is not an option. In fact, I DVR all games, fun to rewatch and zero in on specific interests.
Good for you---- I wanted so bad to organize a road trip there. But between fly fishing from April- Oct, season tickets, Maggie Dixon, Tmts, and my first Final Four this year- My wife put the brakes on me- I can't blame her. I would have done a road trip to MD game on Friday and then to Happy Valley for Sunday! You will have to give us detailed report about the feeling or mood at the field house at the game, etc..
Wow- Eloquent!!! Really!
Everything you describe is why learning and understanding what one is seeing can be helpful in maintaining interest. I have always been a basketball offense and defense geek. Even when Geno takes his foot off the gas and UCONN's fine tuned Masserati jail break offense he expects the team to run the regular half court offense with its read options. Understanding what that offense should look like and what is happening you begin to know what improvement should look like and what the opponent is doing to try and screw it up.
Right now I am saving my shekels to buy the new 6 DVD set by Geno and Bobby Knight. The more you learn the more you see.
I have said several times that I am a terrible in arena fan because often I fall silent watching the game and what the teams are doing. Similarly, I like listening to long theology lectures and spent two days in Gettysburg last week doing just that. What can I say I am a geek at heart.
LOL.... why would you say that? Deer eat everyone's gardens!
Post of the day (or week or month!) Really nicely put and very true. And it is not just a year long process with the individual parts but because it is women's basketball it is a wonderful four year evolution that we are privileged to watch that overlaps with each successive four year evolution.
Nice young 6 point buck in our backyard this morning and turkeys almost weekly.
My wife claims that there is a big Turkey in our house every day......
I would suggest staying away from the house on the 4th Thursday of this month. Maybe on Wednesday, too, just to be safe.
LOL.... why would you say that? Deer eat everyone's gardens!