Donovan Clingan’s Glastonbury NIL Event with Red Fox on 3/2

[Get a Job]

While I recognize it’s low hanging fruit, I hope this tooth humor ends before the event. I think it’s great he’s doing the event, that will be providing fans access to him, despite what just happened. Sometimes we forget he’s a kid a year out of HS and we always should be supportive, as they go to battle for us

I agree that it's corny and stupid, but I highly doubt Clingan would be offended by it. I'm sure he's heard it a million times already.

 

[PAHusky]

Bit off topic but are there any plans long term for these type of events in NYC? Realize it's impractical if not outright impossible during the season.

 

[Chief00]

Bit off topic but are there any plans long term for these type of events in NYC? Realize it's impractical if not outright impossible during the season.

Not a bad idea, but hadn’t thought about it until you mentioned it.

 

[CTMike]

Would love to get my dentist friend to turn it in to an NIL deal. UConn Dental grad and huge hoops fan to boot.

 

[D$]

@Chief00 - just clarifying, are all dinner guests guaranteed an opportunity to talk/get autographs with Donovan? I want to bring my three boys, but being that it’s not really a kid type restaurant, I don’t want to go all the way there, spend a bunch of money and have my boys be iced out. Is the restaurant anticipating kids and okay with them? Thanks.

 

[Chief00]

@Chief00 - just clarifying, are all dinner guests guaranteed an opportunity to talk/get autographs with Donovan? I want to bring my three boys, but being that it’s not really a kid type restaurant, I don’t want to go all the way there, spend a bunch of money and have my boys be iced out. Is the restaurant anticipating kids and okay with them? Thanks.

The direction he has is to circulate to every table and bar area and talk/pics /autographs. Andre did that in Middletown and people loved that, There will be one 2-3 minute speech thanking him for coming by a member of the BY. The rest is visiting with people and a little time for him for food and family.
It is a family run business, they understand you bringing your sons.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Would love to get my dentist friend to turn it in to an NIL deal. UConn Dental grad and huge hoops fan to boot.

Can a person provide a service for Donovan in exchange for publicity? Dental, orthodontia, car care, whatever. Company or businessman provides the service and the player promotes the company?

 

[D$]

The direction he has is to circulate to every table and bar area and talk/pics /autographs. Andre did that in Middletown and people loved that, There will be one 2-3 minute speech thanking him for coming by a member of the BY. The rest is visiting with people and a little time for him for food and family.
It is a family run business, they understand you bringing your sons.

Thanks! The only time I see is 8pm. Is that too late to show up?

 

[GlastonTim]

Here now. Food and service is great! Super nice owners. Thanks Chief!

 

[Umami Zen]

Props to @Chief00 as an ambassador of the Program and helping to facilitate the NIL events for Andre/Donovan.. I'm sure that more creative events are on the horizon as the NIL program grows and evolves.

 

[joelerg87]

Great event. Thanks @Chief00 for organizing.

My kid and nephews loved it.

 

[ADK46er]

Thanks Chief! Nice meeting you.

Donovan was a class act.

 

[firstnline]

Nice meeting you Chief. What a terrific event. Donovan was super friendly and the food at Red Fox was outstanding. Thanks again.

 

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[Chief00]

Great event. Thanks @Chief00 for organizing.

My kid and nephews loved it.

I appreciate you attending. The pressure is mounting for a combined Andre and Donovan event,

 

[CTMike]

Folks from the Red Fox are great, food was great, and Donavan being super nice was the icing on the cake. Kiddo was thrilled, that’s all I can ask for. Thanks to everyone who helped pull this together.

PS Did Mr. Clingan help save a life near your table, @Chief00?

 

[Huskybass]

Nice event. Donovan is very poised for a Freshman. He told me the magic is back . I hope he's right.

 

[Glastonhusky]

Great time, thanks Chief.

 

[Chief00]

Nice meeting you Chief. What a terrific event. Donovan was super friendly and the food at Red Fox was outstanding. Thanks again.

Everyone had fun. Donovan wants to do another with Andre. Good turnout.

 

[Chief00]

Nice event. Donovan is very poised for a Freshman. He told me the magic is back . I hope he's right.

I like the magic.

 

[Chief00]

PS Did Mr. Clingan help save a life near your table, @Chief00?
Yes he did, a woman was choking and Mr Clingan swung into action and perform the Heimlich Manuever and possibly saved her life. It is never dull at Red Fox.

 

[Chief00]

Jadon Butikofer was in the house too. We appreciate all that he does for UConn.

 

[CTMike]

PS Did Mr. Clingan help save a life near your table, @Chief00?
Yes he did, a woman was choking and Mr Clingan swung into action and perform the Heimlich Manuever and possibly saved her life. It is never dull at Red Fox.

It was a tense moment as people realized something wasn’t right but then relief and the waiters started clapping… glad everyone is ok!

 

[firstnline]

Everyone had fun. Donovan wants to do another with Andre. Good turnout.

Haha Red Fox gonna need a banquet hall pretty soon. Wouldn't surprise me if down the road, the men's and women's team combine to do an event. Each having a player attend. That would be fantastic.

 

[MrP]

Tangentially, do any long time residents of the area remember a restaurant in this plaza named “KB Wintonbury”? My aunt and uncle owned it in the 90’s and I’m wondering if this place is in the same spot their restaurant was.

 

[Chief00]

Haha Red Fox gonna need a banquet hall pretty soon. Wouldn't surprise me if down the road, the men's and women's team combine to do an event. Each having a player attend. That would be fantastic.

It is true that would bring in some new market segments. But for now Andre and Donovan are our guys. We are fortunate to have them.

 

[Chief00]

Also, would like to thank Tom Emery, who allowed us to promote the event on The Boneyard.

 

[paulmf]

Keith and I had a great time! Thank you to everyone who helped organize the event!

 

[Hunt for 7]

This is the only reason I regret not staying in CT. Tough to attend these events when you live in south Florida. My two son’s would have really loved attending an event like this.

 

[tentoes4rings]

Had a great time, thanks for putting this together. I enjoyed chatting with Donovan and his dad Bill. I told Donovan I plan on being in NY next Friday and Saturday and I expect the team to be as well. He gave me a thumbs up, and said they’ll be there. I love his confidence while still being humble. Props to the Red Fox for setting his dad and friends up well with a table, same as they did for Andre.