First Night Through A Dad's Lens

[RockyMTblue2]

Can actually see some of this! A different perspective.

 

[Carnac]

Can anyone tell me or suggest how all of those students are going to fit in the "student's section" of Gampel Arena during home games?
I'm asking for a friend.

 

[itsasport]

Buy the Carrier Dome and rebuild it at Storrs

 

[pvdoggy]

I thought First Night was only for students?

 

[Boreifs]

Can anyone tell me or suggest how all of those students are going to fit in the "student's section" of Gampel Arena during home games?
I'm asking for a friend.

This was for both the men and the women. Different fan base for each.

 

[MSGRET]

This was for both the men and the women. Different fan base for each.

I'm willing to bet that the majority of the house was there to see Paige and friends. She's the first freshman to earn all of the NPOY awards that a freshman could win and it was the first time that the students could get to see her in action.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

To the students: She's the best there is and she's ours. That is powerful seat packing stuff.

 

[Mdoggie]

I thought First Night was only for students?

Dads can’t be students?

 

[Carnac]

This was for both the men and the women. Different fan base for each.

Understood. But I wonder how many of those students will show up for that first home game in Gampel just out of curiosity?
Anybody got a shoe horn? I don't think they'll ALL fit into the "student section."

 

[SVCBeercats]

Can anyone tell me or suggest how all of those students are going to fit in the "student's section" of Gampel Arena during home games?
I'm asking for a friend.

Depends on the "giveaways." Otherwise no worries they won't attend.

 

[CTrefugee]

I'm willing to bet that the majority of the house was there to see Paige and friends. She's the first freshman to earn all of the NPOY awards that a freshman could win and it was the first time that the students could get to see her in action.

I am a fan of UCONN Women, but I do follow the men. However, there is a tendency, especially at UCONN to overestimate the popularity of WBB (see for example, the Chicago Sky victory parade - more players than fans on the parade route). Many "guys" would not show up for first night if it was only for WBB. Their loss, but still, it is true.

 

[Rings R Us]

I am a fan of UCONN Women, but I do follow the men. However, there is a tendency, especially at UCONN to overestimate the popularity of WBB (see for example, the Chicago Sky victory parade - more players than fans on the parade route). Many "guys" would not show up for first night if it was only for WBB. Their loss, but still, it is true.

These guy students in the interview seem pretty pumped to see Paige and company this year

 

[eebmg]

I am a fan of UCONN Women, but I do follow the men. However, there is a tendency, especially at UCONN to overestimate the popularity of WBB (see for example, the Chicago Sky victory parade - more players than fans on the parade route). Many "guys" would not show up for first night if it was only for WBB. Their loss, but still, it is true.

Paige is a game changer. I think she will attract some significant non traditional fans. And not sure I would attend any outside event in Chicago without a flak jacket.

 

[D J B]

Paige is a game changer. I think she will attract some significant non traditional fans. And not sure I would attend any outside event in Chicago without a flak jacket.

You might want to wrap yourself in a Bradley (BFV).

 

[Millenial23]

Also so it's not like every student comes to every game. A, they still have to get tickets, and B, they are still students and may have some finals/homework/projects due that would prevent them coming to a game here or there.

 

[Skeets]

Also so it's not like every student comes to every game. A, they still have to get tickets, and B, they are still students and may have some finals/homework/projects due that would prevent them coming to a game here or there.

Haha. That's hilarious. Much more likely they're partying. Homework/projects wouldn't get in the way of partying, although the last week of the semester when the "oh chit" hits the brain cells might interfere with partying.