Fenway Asked To Host BC-UConn, BC Said No

[zls44]

Probably didn't wanna be outnumbered by visiting fans in their own city again.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/...turn-fenway/lfkvEIyfdXxWFIDh1bsv5J/story.html

 

[Stainmaster]

Chickens.hits.

 

[CL82]

We should host a game there. Any P5 takers?

 

[The Viking]

Funny, UConn was supposed to play ND last year at Fenway but BC threw a tantrum. Then BC plays there and doesn't like the treatment they got compared to ND. So now they've completely iced out Fenway from having another crack at UConn.

This actually may work more to our advantage in terms of getting tickets. At first I thought playing at Fenway would be great, but if BC got the ticket distribution that ND got last year, a lot of us might be iced out of the game.

Even more embarassing is that Georgia Tech is buying more tickets to the game in ireland than BC. For maybe the most Irish city in the US, what a black eye for BC's football program.

 

[Farrell]

Funny, UConn was supposed to play ND last year at Fenway but BC threw a tantrum. Then BC plays there and doesn't like the treatment they got compared to ND. So now they've completely iced out Fenway from having another crack at UConn.

This actually may work more to our advantage in terms of getting tickets. At first I thought playing at Fenway would be great, but if BC got the ticket distribution that ND got last year, a lot of us might be iced out of the game.

Even more embarassing is that Georgia Tech is buying more tickets to the game in ireland than BC. For maybe the most Irish city in the US, what a black eye for BC's football program.

Why would the ticket situation be any different ? Visitors get a % allocation of the stadium capacity. Fenway is only slightly smaller and Uconn is a non starter at Fenway just like it is in CH.

Additionally, why is it embarrassing that GT has sold more tickets to Ireland ? It's a school with 2x the alumni base. It's kind of funny how everyone says nobody in Boston cares about BC, but now there supposed to sell tickets to a football game in Ireland because Boston has a large an Irish population ? Doesn't really add up (It's also more tickets than Uconn sold to the Fiesta Bowl, I would call that a bigger black eye)

 

[formerlurker]

I wouldn't have gone if it were in Fenway. As a diehard Yankee fan I made a one-time, drunken pilgrimage there from Storrs my Sophomore year at UCONN. I sat behind a steel beam, in a seat built for a small Asian boy. And I had a great time.

I breathed in the history the entire game, knowing I'd never step foot in that place ever again once I walked out.

 

[The Viking]

Why would the ticket situation be any different ? Visitors get a % allocation of the stadium capacity. Fenway is only slightly smaller and Uconn is a non starter at Fenway just like it is in CH.

Additionally, why is it embarrassing that GT has sold more tickets to Ireland ? It's a school with 2x the alumni base. It's kind of funny how everyone says nobody in Boston cares about BC, but now there supposed to sell tickets to a football game in Ireland because Boston has a large an Irish population ? Doesn't really add up (It's also more tickets than Uconn sold to the Fiesta Bowl, I would call that a bigger black eye)

Regarding the ticket allotment - because BC fans are more likely to hold on to their large allotment if the game is at Fenway compared to Chestnut Hill. Especially since their last game at Fenway they weren't allowed in, even though the game was 10 minutes away from campus. It's going to be far easier for 10K UConn fans or more to get seats to the CH game than Fenway through school allotment and secondary market.

Regarding ticket sales for Ireland, don't act dumb. This game isn't about drawing fans from the land of peaches and Stonewall Jackson. This is the second time BC has played in the 3 college games played in Ireland over the last 6 years. Ireland has a connection to Boston. If Boston had another semi-decent football team, they'd probably get the nod next time after seeing how BC fans have fumbled this away.

Here are some quotes when the game was announced:

BC William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Brad Bates
"The great people of Ireland have played a key role in the history of the city of Boston and Boston College. This event will offer a once-in-a-generation experience for our student-athletes, students, faculty, staff and university community and citizens of Boston. We are grateful to the Irish government and tourism officials, Aer Lingus and Anthony Travel representatives who have worked tirelessly to make this game possible."

Ireland Prime Minister Enda Kenny
"This is great news for Irish tourism and the economy; in 2012 and again last year, we witnessed a huge surge of US visitors to our shores for the Emerald Isle Classic and the Croke Park Classic and I have no doubt, particularly given Boston College's close links with this country, we will see another spectacular success in 2016. Sports tourism and events like this College Football game have become increasingly important as we build and develop our tourism industry and I want to thank Boston College President Fr. William Leahy for his support in making this game a reality.

 

[Devland]

I wouldn't have gone if it were in Fenway. As a diehard Yankee fan I made a one-time, drunken pilgrimage there from Storrs my Sophomore year at UCONN. I sat behind a steel beam, in a seat built for a small Asian boy. And I had a great time.

I breathed in the history the entire game, knowing I'd never step foot in that place ever again once I walked out.

For me to go to any baseball game would it would have to be a drunken pilgrimage. Football sucks in a baseball stadium. When we played Army in the New York stadium my sight lines were horrible. Seeing a game in West Point is a much better experience. The nostalgia is unbelievable. I don't think any sports venue in the US can come close.

 

[formerlurker]

For me to go to any baseball game would it would have to be a drunken pilgrimage. Football sucks in a baseball stadium. When we played Army in the New York stadium my sight lines were horrible. Seeing a game in West Point is a much better experience. The nostalgia is unbelievable. I don't think any sports venue in the US can come close.

Being in Notre Dame Stadium when UCONN FOOTBALL beat them in 2009 made me realize there are few venues that make you take a deep breath as you enter. That is definitely one of them, but because of its sports history.

My first time in Michie Stadium to watch an ARMY game I was 17. My buddies and I moved to the very top row so we could drink the beers we snuck in. I remember looking down the Hudson River and thinking about just how important West Point is to this country. I will never forget that moment. I'm not sure nostalgia is the right word, Devland. Maybe pride?

"West Point is located on a plateau on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately sixty miles north of New York City. In 1781, George Washington called the fortified site “the most important Post in America,” and he worked to keep Patriot control of West Point throughout the Revolutionary War."

 

[FDNY99]

Why would the ticket situation be any different ? Visitors get a % allocation of the stadium capacity. Fenway is only slightly smaller and Uconn is a non starter at Fenway just like it is in CH.

Additionally, why is it embarrassing that GT has sold more tickets to Ireland ? It's a school with 2x the alumni base. It's kind of funny how everyone says nobody in Boston cares about BC, but now there supposed to sell tickets to a football game in Ireland because Boston has a large an Irish population ? Doesn't really add up (It's also more tickets than Uconn sold to the Fiesta Bowl, I would call that a bigger black eye)

Right now your school is on one extremely embarrassing run in the top money producing sports. It has also been the subject of one article after another in the Boston Globe slamming the athletic department. Right now your hopes for redemption are being pinned on a coach who rules with a bully like screaming/ranting in your face style who filled his staff out with hires that were the butt of jokes in the twitter world (Loeffler was the big one there). I love how the Fiesta Bowl argument always comes up...I was at the game and I can tell you that half that stadium was filled with UConn fans...most of whom bought tickets from Auburn and Oregeon fans on Stubhub for prices that were so cheap it was beyond ridiculous. Why did that happen...because those fans were required to buy Fiesta Bowl tickets as part of their BCS Championship game ticket package. How do I know this to be true you ask...my friends and I were in negotiations with a Auburn booster/fan to rent the box he was required to double purchase. We offered him $5000...they charged him $15,000. Ironically we bought tickets from UConn and sat directly in front of the empty, blacked out box we had tried to work our a deal on. Face facts...your ticket sales for the GT game in Ireland are down because of BC's on the field performance...NOT for any other reason.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

Why would the ticket situation be any different ? Visitors get a % allocation of the stadium capacity. Fenway is only slightly smaller and Uconn is a non starter at Fenway just like it is in CH.

Additionally, why is it embarrassing that GT has sold more tickets to Ireland ? It's a school with 2x the alumni base. It's kind of funny how everyone says nobody in Boston cares about BC, but now there supposed to sell tickets to a football game in Ireland because Boston has a large an Irish population ? Doesn't really add up (It's also more tickets than Uconn sold to the Fiesta Bowl, I would call that a bigger black eye)

Most tickets were purchased from third parties. The lazy arses in the sport media did a poor job covering this.

 

[huskymedic]

Youse guys realize he's not looking for dialogue right?

http://www.bcinterruption.com/bosto...to-host-football-game-vs-uconn-at-fenway-park

 

[Palatine]

This reinforces my view that UConn should regularly play in Boston.

 

[UConnJim]

It makes total sense for BC to not play the game at Fenway. If they did, they would only have 5 home games on campus and two of those games are Wagner and Buffalo.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

This baseball stadium gimmick is old and tired. Was never a fan in the first place. No home games for us Fenway. For the love of God no.

 

[DarthGrumpy]

I wouldn't have gone if it were in Fenway. As a diehard Yankee fan I made a one-time, drunken pilgrimage there from Storrs my Sophomore year at UCONN. I sat behind a steel beam, in a seat built for a small Asian boy. And I had a great time.

I breathed in the history the entire game, knowing I'd never step foot in that place ever again once I walked out.

My first year on Boston after graduating from UConn, I went to a Sox game with a co-worker, did a heavy pre-game prep at Cask and then stood-up to cheer when Wade Boggs got up to bat for the Yanks. I promptly got two free beers - one hit my hat, the other my arm. Good times indeed.

 

[DarthGrumpy]

Being in Notre Dame Stadium when UCONN FOOTBALL beat them in 2009 made me realize there are few venues that make you take a deep breath as you enter. That is definitely one of them, but because of its sports history.

My first time in Michie Stadium to watch an ARMY game I was 17. My buddies and I moved to the very top row so we could drink the beers we snuck in. I remember looking down the Hudson River and thinking about just how important West Point is to this country. I will never forget that moment. I'm not sure nostalgia is the right word, Devland. Maybe pride?

Been to both. ND has more history football wise; but, Michie has to be one of the top football venues in the country, especially on a fall day in the Hudson Valley and this is coming from a Navy fan.

If you live in the area, take a drive up by Army. If you like hiking, hike up Bear Mountain to the south and take the Appalachian Trail over the Bear Mountain Bridge. If you like driving (and don't mind heights and Alp like roads), try Storm King Mountain Road from the north edge of Army's campus to Cornwall NY. Its a relatively short 10 mile drive;' but, its amazing.

 

[uconndogs]

(It's also more tickets than Uconn sold to the Fiesta Bowl, I would call that a bigger black eye)

Really? You come visit this board and post that .

I know it's off the point, but the next time BC is in a BCS bowl let me know.

 

[uconndogs]

It makes total sense for BC to not play the game at Fenway. If they did, they would only have 5 home games on campus and two of those games are Wagner and Buffalo.

Bates would last 15 minutes with Herbst. At BC he's got plenty of runway. There is every indication that he is in about 10 miles over his head.

 

[Waquoit]

I wouldn't have gone if it were in Fenway. As a diehard Yankee fan I made a one-time, drunken pilgrimage there from Storrs my Sophomore year at UCONN. I sat behind a steel beam, in a seat built for a small Asian boy. And I had a great time.

Wow, that's pretty messed up priorities. I went to the Army game at Yankee Stadium after swearing to never go there again. My last previous visit was this.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

It's good for UConn fans that this game isn't at Fenway. Fenway would bring out many more casual Boston sports fans to root for BC because ZOMG FENWAY, thus eating up tickets that our fans could buy. Also, the stadium seats 7-8K less than Alumni, is harder to get to, there's no parking, and the sightlines are brutal. That said, UConn should investigate playing a game or two there on their own.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

It's good for UConn fans that this game isn't at Fenway. Fenway would bring out many more casual Boston sports fans to root for BC because ZOMG FENWAY, thus eating up tickets that our fans could buy. Also, the stadium seats 7-8K less than Alumni, is harder to get to, there's no parking, and the sightlines are brutal. That said, UConn should investigate playing a game or two there on their own.

Just an honest question because I don't see the allure of playing in these baseball stadiums, but why should we do this? The only possible reason I could support is if it brought a big name opponent. Other than that these games are painful to watch if you're sitting in the stands.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Just an honest question because I don't see the allure of playing in these baseball stadiums, but why should we do this? The only possible reason I could support is if it brought a big name opponent. Other than that these games are painful to watch if you're sitting in the stands.

That's really what it would be, bring in a name opponent and play there. It's more for the publicity than anything else. For the fan, it's not a place to see a football game, and the capacity is very limiting. It'd be the kind of thing where if we wanted to play a top level B1G school, work it out to be played there. Publicity for us, easier for their fans to get to, not a terrible idea. That said, I'm not at all unhappy BC turned this down.

 

[UConnJim]

It's good for UConn fans that this game isn't at Fenway. Fenway would bring out many more casual Boston sports fans to root for BC because ZOMG FENWAY, thus eating up tickets that our fans could buy. Also, the stadium seats 7-8K less than Alumni, is harder to get to, there's no parking, and the sightlines are brutal. That said, UConn should investigate playing a game or two there on their own.

If you think there is no parking at Fenway, let me tell you there is no parking for football games at Alumni Stadium unless you have a spot for the season. Also, unless you know a BC fan that has shelled out a lot of money for a tailgating spot, you will not be tailgating anywhere near the stadium before the BC game. Most likely, you will have to take public transportation and walk a long distance or take a bus to the BC game. Don't even think about parking on a residential street in Chestnut Hill on game day. The football game day rules have been tightened since the last time UConn played at BC.

Since I have been to many games at both Fenway and Alumni Stadium, it is easier and more fun to go to Fenway and instead of tailgating, you can hit up all of the bars around Fenway that are geared up for pre and post game activities.

 

[BC1978]

BC turned the Fenway game down for a very simple reason. They are already playing one of their 2016 home games in Ireland and there is no way they are moving another home game and be left with 5 games at Alumni Stadium. Had they done that, the season ticket holder base would have revolted. BC would have lost on concessions and parking fess if they had the moved the game.

A a season ticket holder, I would have been furious. Even if they could have kept the ticket price the same (good luck with that), I would lose my free parking on the Newton campus (and 5 minute bus ride to the stadium), and instead have to go downtown, pay $30-$40 for parking, and sit in a baseball stadium with sub par (IMO) sight lines for FB (instead of my tickets on the 30 yard line). No thanks.