Empty seats

[brasssbonanzaa]

Come on people. Give it up already. This is the same student body that can’t be bothered to go to UCONN football games.

Completely agree that a student driving 25 miles to Rentschler Field is a like comparison to that student walking from their dorm to Gampel.

 

[Jaybird65]

Since when are we calling it the Dome?

Been working on campus for 30 yrs...many people have referred to it as the Dome...but that really doesn't matter...it's what goes on inside that counts....

 

[Hankster]

As good a place as any for my annual “move the student section courtside” argument.

I know @UofCT2009 agrees

That has been a topic for years. Practically every other game I watch the students are going crazy court side. Just my opinion, it has to be done. I am no spring chicken, however watched a couple my age sitting there like a bump on a log during our boys great play. That would not be me. I would be going nuts. Students are needed court side.

 

[Storrs South]

Students are needed court side.

AD Benedict mentioned it 2 years ago on a radio hit and we haven't heard a peep about it since.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

they had free tickets for everyone else but were charging students $10 a ticket? whattt

 

[8893]

they had free tickets for everyone else but were charging students $10 a ticket? whattt

The free tickets were only certain sections, not all.

 

[J187Money]

Yeah when you paste social media saying the game is a sellout and the sections you can see on TV are maybe half full that’s a bad look. Thanks paying the big bucks but if you can’t be there make sure you get those tickets to someone who will be.

I tried to give my tickets away Thursday night and had no takers so had 4 empty seats from me. It isn't as easy as you think when it isn't a marquee game.

I'm sure some people would rather I didn't buy them if I can't go all of the time.

 

[Towney007]

Attendance wasn't that great last night.

But again - attendance is down nationally for all sports. So there's that. But then w/ UConn, you also have just a parade of opponents no one cares about and/or where no one travels from the visiting teams.

Even the women's schedule - I was looking at it and the only real marquee game on the home slate is South Carolina in Hartford. All the worthwhile games are literally on the road.

I get coach's have a heavy hand in this stuff and make schedules best for winning - but someone in sports marketing in the AD needs to step in and say 'guys, this schedule is flat as a board.'

 

[August_West]

Attendance wasn't that great last night.

But again - attendance is down nationally for all sports. So there's that. But then w/ UConn, you also have just a parade of opponents no one cares about and/or where no one travels from the visiting teams.

Even the women's schedule - I was looking at it and the only real marquee game on the home slate is South Carolina in Hartford. All the worthwhile games are literally on the road.

I get coach's have a heavy hand in this stuff and make schedules best for winning - but someone in sports marketing in the AD needs to step in and say 'guys, this schedule is flat as a board.'

I was mildly disappointed. Wasnt nearly as bad as some of the snoozefests last year, but with a new regime and hope and free tickets....I was hoping for a bit better.


The students however did a great job.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

The free tickets were only certain sections, not all.

so let the students sit there, there were a ton of empty seats at the game, the whole opposite side of the student section was 90% empty.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

Suddenly I'm feeling a bit guilty for my casual attitude about whether to drive an hour each way to bring the family up for Sunday's game--with free tickets!

I’m feeling awful bad because I thought driving to Storrs from South Western Ct was far. Loved Hartford though.
What an inspiring story maybe if there was a direct flight to Hartford I could catch some home games.
Naw It’s a lot easier watching from my Lay Z Boy. Since I must be out of the blackout area both games have been on ESPN 3 in the Phoenix. Hopefully all the games are.
Seriously If UConn can come out of MSG with a couple of wins translating that to seats in Hartford will be very interesting.

 

[J187Money]

Once we can get back into the rankings it will change a lot.

 

[gampelcrazies]

AD Benedict mentioned it 2 years ago on a radio hit and we haven't heard a peep about it since.

Will never happen unless they build a new arena.

 

[Storrs South]

Will never happen unless they build a new arena.

Do you think that or know that for certain?

 

[uconnfan68]

I tried to give my tickets away Thursday night and had no takers so had 4 empty seats from me. It isn't as easy as you think when it isn't a marquee game.

I'm sure some people would rather I didn't buy them if I can't go all of the time.

You should have number to call to be given to some lucky folks in line. Or to let students check out the view.

 

[Towney007]

I like games at Gampel. I like games in Hartford.

I don't get why people get worked up about it.

 

[gampelcrazies]

Do you think that or know that for certain?

Little bit of both.

I've heard donors talking about it before at Gampel and they said it would never happen unless a new arena/renovation happens.

The reason I don't think it happens is because people have been donating (including my family) for so many years to get into the lower level. It would be a slap in the face to those who have been working hard to get to that point and then move them back to the 2nd level.

 

[ThabeetDown]

Little bit of both.

I've heard donors talking about it before at Gampel and they said it would never happen unless a new arena/renovation happens.

The reason I don't think it happens is because people have been donating (including my family) for so many years to get into the lower level. It would be a slap in the face to those who have been working hard to get to that point and then move them back to the 2nd level.

They would also lose seats (I think 1500 to 1000) if it were to happen. USG made the decision years ago when they offered the sideline; would rather keep the numbers up to get as many students into the games as possible.

 

[J187Money]

You should have number to call to be given to some lucky folks in line. Or to let students check out the view.

Harder to do relatively last minute. I planned on coming up until Weds night. I posted on Facebook and texted folks that typically would take them. Harder for Gampel games. Easier to get takers for XL.

 

[J187Money]

The interesting thing now is with the new tax law - you can't get points AND deduct on your taxes. Any quid pro quo means the whole thing is non-deductible. So people that are in are locked in. Hard to justify making a big donation to move up if you can't deduct it.

 

[BroadwayVa]

I would have LOVED that when I was in school.

Then you would have loved the Uconn Men's games in the Field House! It was loaded with STUDENTS and we who attended were up close and passionate.
While I believe College Sports are for the students--Many college sports would not have the money to be so successful with out those "ruck" donors. Having money is not a crime. Many of those wealth past 50 donate to causes and institutions that otherwise could not survive.
I specifically say wealthy than rich. My dad didn't have a dime; he was the richest (in other ways) than any person I knew.