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John said:
kind of an apples and oranges situation because the Rent is an outside venue.
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But is it? Does it really make a difference if it’s outside or indoors? Why didn’t MLB let some fans in if outdoors didn’t matter during the regular season?
 
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gampelcrazies said:
Then why don't/didn't the Giants, Jets, Pats, Yankees, Mets, Red Sox have some fans in the stands?
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are you arguing that there's no difference between indoor and outdoor?
 
Reading the state D1 landscape the last few days...

Quinnipiac Basketball/Hockey: “Only essential personnel will be allowed at all home athletic events. No fans, spectators, or families will be allowed to attend.The athletic department will continue to work with university leadership, public health experts, and government officials to continually evaluate safety conditions and whether spectators may be allowed at a later date.”

Sacred Heart Basketball/Hockey: “In an effort to provide as safe a competitive environment as possible for both athletes and fans, the athletics department has announced that fans will not be permitted at home games until further notice. The announcement applies to all spectators, including the families of student-athletes, coaches and staff, with the exception of essential personnel, at the William H. Pitt Center on campus as well as any off-campus competition locations. Sacred Heart will consult with University leadership, public health experts and the local government to monitor the situation and reevaluate the decision in the future.”
 
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Hurleyman216 said:
My rep called today and there are 3 options:
1) This is the option they’re pushing the hardest. Essentially you “donate” your full seat donation and ticket cost to the Athletic Dept. in exchange you get double the points for this season, you get tickets to an away game next year (not clear on the details) and you get priority for this year if there are fans in attendance you can go for “free” (even though you paid for your tickets)
2) Donate half your seat donation and half of your ticket cost to the Athletic Dept. They then give you 2nd priority for seating this year if there are fans at games, but you have to pay for the tickets. The remaining balance that isn’t donated will be rolled into 2021 tickets as a credit.
3) Donate half of your seat donation and get a full refund for the cost of your tickets. You will still have the ability to keep your same seats for next year.

That may not be all the specifics, but this is what the rep told me, so don’t shoot the messenger. All the details will be coming out in an email in early November.
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Just had the call with my rep today and the same thing was communicated plus a fourth option that they will give you a full refund, just lose priority on your seats.

Some other interesting info I gathered:
  • They estimated it is going to cost $1.5 million in COVID testing to make this season happen (I do not know if that is just MBB or WBB, too)
  • They ran two seating models by the government (15% & 20% capacity). The state visited last week and it sounded like it was a positive walkthrough. They will have an answer from Hartford prior to start of season, which model they choose. Sounded optimistic there will be fans from the outset.
  • For that option 1 mentioned above, you also get priority tickets to the Big East tournament this year and next year (usually reserved for folks that donate over $1,000)
  • Sounds like because games start once students go on break, that they will not have student seating until students return to campus in January, but will have seating from that point forward
  • Communication by email to season ticket holders to select an option is going out next week
 
Storrs South said:
Just had the call with my rep today and the same thing was communicated plus a fourth option that they will give you a full refund, just lose priority on your seats.

Some other interesting info I gathered:
  • They estimated it is going to cost $1.5 million in COVID testing to make this season happen (I do not know if that is just MBB or WBB, too)
  • They ran two seating models by the government (15% & 20% capacity). The state visited last week and it sounded like it was a positive walkthrough. They will have an answer from Hartford prior to start of season, which model they choose. Sounded optimistic there will be fans from the outset.
  • For that option 1 mentioned above, you also get priority tickets to the Big East tournament this year and next year (usually reserved for folks that donate over $1,000)
  • Sounds like because games start once students go on break, that they will not have student seating until students return to campus in January, but will have seating from that point forward
  • Communication by email to season ticket holders to select an option is going out next week
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Fingers crossed. We need some fans at these games.
 
www.worldometers.info

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We just hit over 100k cases today in the USA and we are arguing about fans at the games. LOL! I think not having fans inside is very prudent and a smart decision. People's lives are more inportant than our enjoyment to watch our favorite team live.
 
3rdbass said:
www.worldometers.info

United States COVID - Coronavirus Statistics - Worldometer

United States Coronavirus update with statistics and graphs: total and new cases, deaths per day, mortality and recovery rates, current active cases, recoveries, trends and timeline.
www.worldometers.info www.worldometers.info

We just hit over 100k cases today in the USA and we are arguing about fans at the games. LOL! I think not having fans inside is very prudent and a smart decision. People's lives are more inportant than our enjoyment to watch our favorite team live.
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You wouldn't know that from reading this site, sounds like the world is ending for some people if they can't watch in person this year
 
Storrs South said:
Some other interesting info I gathered:
  • They estimated it is going to cost $1.5 million in COVID testing to make this season happen (I do not know if that is just MBB or WBB, too)
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That seems high to me for just basketball (maybe they are costing out a full year not just the actual season?)... I remember reading recently that its costing University of Buffalo football almost $30k a week testing its 110+ football players, 11 coaches and dozen or so support staff 4 times a week.

Makes me wonder how many days a week they plan on testing each team (and whether all are PCR tests, antigen tests or some combination thereof).
 
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Honestly one of the only reasons I go is because the energy put off by a big crowd. I'd rather stay home if it's practically empty.
 
huskymedic said:
That seems high to me for just basketball (maybe they are costing out a full year not just the actual season?)... I remember reading recently that its costing University of Buffalo football almost $30k a week testing its 110+ football players, 11 coaches and dozen or so support staff 4 times a week.

Makes me wonder how many days a week they plan on testing each team (and whether all are PCR tests, antigen tests or some combination thereof).
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Then maybe thats the entire athletic department that figure is coming from since it seems for now winter sports and spring sports are happening
 
If fans are going to be allowed into Gampel I think it should be all students unless they do not fill the quota. Have the fans sit above 10 rows off the court so causing a team member or team staff member or anyone from the opponents group to get the virus is avoided. I will donate my tx no problem. Let the students have some fun this year as they are least likely to have a bad outcome.
 
jdb50 said:
If fans are going to be allowed into Gampel I think it should be all students unless they do not fill the quota. Have the fans sit above 10 rows off the court so causing a team member or team staff member or anyone from the opponents group to get the virus is avoided. I will donate my tx no problem. Let the students have some fun this year as they are least likely to have a bad outcome.
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As long as they stay away from elders. Better to have nobody at games.
 
jdb50 said:
If fans are going to be allowed into Gampel I think it should be all students unless they do not fill the quota. Have the fans sit above 10 rows off the court so causing a team member or team staff member or anyone from the opponents group to get the virus is avoided. I will donate my tx no problem. Let the students have some fun this year as they are least likely to have a bad outcome.
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Idea has merit but students couldn't handle especially when they start drinking.
 
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