Football Renewals Begin Wednesday...

[Uconnalliance]

They need to make prices better. The season ticket holders are watching...

Waiting by the mailbox for the envelope that says ...... FREE!

 

[Alum86]

Looking forward to renewing. As hard as it's been, I love this program to death. Which, at this rate, is not far away if we keep playing at this level.

now the question becomes, is this the year we upgrade from red lot to blue lot?

That is key. Red lot is for the little people. Upgrade

 

[noeynox]

I buy chair backs from the school to single games now. That's my contribution right now. Had seasons up till last year. I've resisted getting them from the after market but they had something here and they squandered it.

 

[ZackB05]

Last year was my tenth year with season tickets (4). Can’t bring myself to renew this year. Combination of the performance on the field, cost and spending the entire day away from my young kids. Just not worth it. I’ll probably attend a couple games.

 

[RSTuthill]

Doesn't look like any pricing changes this year:

Why would anyone buy season tix when you can buy a ticket anywhere in the stadium the week before the game and not pay the coerced seat contribution?

 

[noeynox]

Why would anyone buy season tix when you can buy a ticket anywhere in the stadium the week before the game and not pay the coerced seat contribution?

Um to support the program? Problem is people have reached their breaking point.

 

[RSTuthill]

I buy chair backs from the school to single games now. That's my contribution right now. Had seasons up till last year. I've resisted getting them from the after market but they had something here and they squandered it.

Been doing that for a couple years now. Works well. I always buy a couple days before the game after I have had a look at the weather forecast depending on who the opponent is.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Why would anyone buy season tix when you can buy a ticket anywhere in the stadium the week before the game and not pay the coerced seat contribution?

Why don’t they at least advertise the real prices post “facilities improvement fee” and other gems?

I don’t see myself doing it this year but will still go to all the games. (I’ve said this the last 3 years but cave).

Hopefully the gift they give us this year doesn’t say TAILGATING. FOOTBALL. FUN. Who thinks people like that?

 

[uconnbill]

I'm reupping and trying to get others to buy tickets. Why because I love UConn and love UConn football and what it can be again.

 

[outlaw]

That is key. Red lot is for the little people. Upgrade

I know, I know.. it's just, in my 10 years since high school of not missing a home game, we have tailgated in red lot every. single. time. It's just tradition for my group since we started going before we enrolled as Freshmen.

BUT.. I think it is time.

 

[Wordbomar]

I wish there was at least a decent discount for early renewals. 1-11 last year and barely drop prices

 

[BugsyCT]

Considering all the hollering lately to drop football, I don't think anyone's in a position to call anyone who still posts here a "casual" fan. We've been through worse with this program the last several years than any sports fan should have to endure. Yet we still come back for more on the faint hope that they will finally turn things around. Not everyone here has deep pockets. Whether it's season tix through the university or go cheap via secondary market - heck, at least we're still showing up.

I'll probably renew. But I'm not gonna chastise people who don't.

 

[FDNY99]

It gets harder and harder to renew my seats that's for sure.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Anyone who buys season tickets should get to play QB for a series.

And be forced to hand the ball off 3 straight times and then punt.

 

[John]

remember the days when they gave us free popcorn?. .... ... I remember.

 

[John]

Got the official email - reviewed the prices on the website, and the above poster is right, the prices are the same. We're out - going to try to get to games via the secondary market, just cannot keep doing this year after year.

 

[Chief00]

They need to close the gap between the official price with contribution and the after market. It’s an economic disaster now. It will take a lot of courage to do that because on paper they would lose a lot of money in theory.
But, you already see people who paid full freight after years of losing say hey I am going to buy the $10 ticket in the parking lot and sit in any empty section of seats I want.
My suggestion is a bit reckless - eliminate all seat donations except for 45 to 45 yard line.
Lower sideline tickets $20 and end zone/upper stadium $10.

 

[husky8273]

I renewed tix but missed where to renew a blue parking pass. There was also a reference to a "parking benefit" if renewed prior to March 6th but did not see any details on this.

 

[outlaw]

No Email for me, guess they don't want my money this year

 

[Alum86]

Chairbacks in mezz section avg over $100 per ticket when seat donation equated. But you do get 25% off mer chandise at the game. The $30 ski hat will now only be $22.50. Saving!

 

[Siv]

They need to close the gap between the official price with contribution and the after market. It’s an economic disaster now. It will take a lot of courage to do that because on paper they would lose a lot of money in theory.
But, you already see people who paid full freight after years of losing say hey I am going to buy the $10 ticket in the parking lot and sit in any empty section of seats I want.
My suggestion is a bit reckless - eliminate all seat donations except for 45 to 45 yard line.
Lower sideline tickets $20 and end zone/upper stadium $10.

 

[Husky25]

I renewed tix but missed where to renew a blue parking pass. There was also a reference to a "parking benefit" if renewed prior to March 6th but did not see any details on this.

If March 6 is the end of the "Early Bird" promotion I'll mark my calendar and do it in my own time. I'm not renewing just yet (though probably will). I Have to talk it over with others in my group.

The Blue pass is the most important to me. If I could get a blue pass without the tickets, I would.

 

[Husky25]

No Email for me, guess they don't want my money this year

I got a call last night from an 486 exchange (Storrs). I recognized it, but treated it as a cloned robocall and let it go to VM. My thinking, like others, is if it is important enough, they will leave a message. They didn't. Must not be important.

 

[dvegas]

We are done. From 12 tickets in 2003 and diminishing every year (down to six in 117). Beside the lousy product on the field, the culprits are flex scheduling (most game times not announced until the 12 day window), the trip from lower Fairfield County, the inability to even give away extra tickets plus the ability to get in free anyway, and sit wherever we want. Edited to add, cheapining the priority of the seat donation by making blue parking passes available to anyone who renews by 3/6.

I'll still be donating to maintain my status, but to the sport I played at UCONN (swimming). Will still attend games, and be open to re-enlisting as soon as things change for the better.

 

[Siv]

Long time season ticket buyer

I’d prefer the opposite. Treat the entire season ticket purchase for what it is for me- a donation. Like others, I can’t give the tickets away and in all good conscience would never sell them to a friend for the face value

At least I’d get a meaningful increase in my priority points

At this point I probably just switch my seat license dolllars to a straight donation and just go to the games that work for my schedule and interest

 

[Exit 4]

The tickets always have and will be for a while a donation (until we are selling out regularly).

Buying tickets is your way to support the team. Do what ever you can, but understand whatever it is you are doing is really just a donation for UConn football and UConn athletics in general.

 

[Waquoit]

[We'll] be open to re-enlisting as soon as things change for the better.

Isn't this a "the beatings will continue until morale improves" scenario?

 

[Life Is Good]

I'm all in (shocker, i know)! After the articles about dropping attendance, and with people calling for a move to FCS or to drop football completely; I'm done hoping the marketing staff and athletic department make changes to boost attendance. I'm going to do whatever I can to get attendance up. If that means buying more tickets myself and bringing friends for free, then that's what I'm going to do. This program means too much to me to just see it slowly fade away.

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." -Michael Jordan

Thanks for everything you have done, and will do, for our program. Looking forward to seeing you at the home opener.

 

[John]

I renewed tix but missed where to renew a blue parking pass. There was also a reference to a "parking benefit" if renewed prior to March 6th but did not see any details on this.

apparently the parking benefit is you have access to buy the blue lot passes if you buy season tickets. That's how I read it.

 

[John]

Long time season ticket buyer

I’d prefer the opposite. Treat the entire season ticket purchase for what it is for me- a donation. Like others, I can’t give the tickets away and in all good conscience would never sell them to a friend for the face value

At least I’d get a meaningful increase in my priority points

At this point I probably just switch my seat license dolllars to a straight donation and just go to the games that work for my schedule and interest

that's what we're doing - just transfering the donation to another sport, that way we keep our priority points where we need them to maintain the basketball ticket location.