Full Schedule Released

[tcf15]

Last big OOC opponent at Gampel was Ohio State in 2015.

Since then, this has been the non-conference slate on campus:

North Florida
Northeastern
Wagner
Coppin State
Columbia
Colgate
Manhattan
UMass-Lowell
UMKC
Morehead State

Gampel season ticket holders deserve Florida this season.

 

[Robertelamin]

Last big OOC opponent at Gampel was Ohio State in 2015.

Since then, this has been the non-conference slate on campus:

North Florida
Northeastern
Wagner
Coppin State
Columbia
Colgate
Manhattan
UMass-Lowell
UMKC
Morehead State

Gampel season ticket holders deserve Florida this season.

That’s terrible.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Yes.

The state pays the highest affiliate fee in the AHL for the privilege.

This is absolutely disgusting. But not as bad as when top Hockey East teams come to town and we face off on the god forsaken Wolfpack logo at center ice.

 

[bendm]

let me preface this by saying i recognize we were stuck in limbo this year with the big east transition...

when it comes to these cupcakes, not only are we losing valuable ticket revenue, we are straight up flushing over a half million down the toilet, and for what? how does a win against a 200+ net ranked team benefit us in any way?

i get that Duke has 6-8 buy games per year but they have money to burn.

even starting next year when we play 20 conference games, why should we ever have more than 4 buy games on the schedule? (2 at Gampel 2 at XL)

the other 7 games should be dedicated to: 1) early season tourneys; 2) the two big east conference challenges; 3) H&Hs with high majors like memphis and florida; and 4) P5 teams that will play us in football.

so by my calculation we are still missing 3 quality OOC games in 20-21.

what's the worst that could happen? we end up with another 1 or 2 Quadrant One losses? season tickets would be sold out! fans want to see this schedule, players want to play this schedule, coaches want to coach this schedule!

 

[gampelcrazies]

Another problem I have. Why can't UConn tell you were the games are now?

 

[WrenchFan69]

Another problem I have. Why can't UConn tell you were the games are now?

In order to keep you guessing in hopes you'll buy season tickets for both arenas?

 

[Guapo]

Fire the Wolf Pack into the sun imo

 

[gampelcrazies]

In order to keep you guessing in hopes you'll buy season tickets for both arenas?

Probably but by this point I think most people who are going to buy have already.

 

[Robertelamin]

I only have XL tickets but when a whole class comes in and graduates without a decent game at Storrs then there is a problem.

 

[MTHusky]

That's great you're a good fan, but reality is, people aren't exactly packing 'em in for UNH and St. Peter's.

If there's interest in maximizing revenue, the decision's a super easy one. 15,000 > 10,100. More central, more seats, everything.

Would love to see some actual good non conference games in Gampel again. But they're not on this schedule. The home schedule's actually pretty awful, and I kind of feel bad for people who shelled out for season tickets this year, especially if you're venue-specific.

But they've got a lot of money to pay out this year for misc. other things and not a single draw game on the OOC schedule. Other than a kick back to the students, which'd be nice; there's literally zero sane reason to hold it at Gampel.

Doesn't it depend on what UConn has to pay for rent in Hartford and what if any cut they get from the concessions?

 

[zls44]

Doesn't it depend on what UConn has to pay for rent in Hartford and what if any cut they get from the concessions?

They get no cut from the concessions. Nobody does. All goes to the CRDA.

 

[wheelerdog]

As lousy as this schedule is, I have no regrets about rejoining the season ticket base. The fact that we are back in the BE in 2020 trumps all of this. This is the last year that this should be a problem

 

[Chief00]

Last big OOC opponent at Gampel was Ohio State in 2015.

Since then, this has been the non-conference slate on campus:

North Florida
Northeastern
Wagner
Coppin State
Columbia
Colgate
Manhattan
UMass-Lowell
UMKC
Morehead State

Gampel season ticket holders deserve Florida this season.

The even bigger problem has been the terrible home OOC schedule in both buildings. You look at these names and you get one of the answers why attendance has fallen.

 

[Chief00]

They get no cut from the concessions. Nobody does. All goes to the CRDA.

They got to get out of this former political hack association. Guess where the money goes?

 

[jibsey]

April 2019 Rankings of the 2020 OOC Schedule

OPPONENT	NET	KENPOM
Buffalo	18	22
Villanova	28	30
Florida	30	26
Indiana	56	52
Xavier	64	65
UConn	91	98
St. Joseph's	171	189
NJIT	179	183
Iona	207	198
Sacred Heart	241	240
Towson	261	291
St. Peter's	318	316
Maine	335	338
New Hampshire	345	345

How is this a weak OOC when by Jan 18th we’re playing 5 OOC opponents ranked higher than us? I know next year will be stronger but based on the team we have this is plenty challenging I truly think. For those who want a big time OOC, do they mind that we don’t have a freaking BACKUP center?

 

[bendm]

For those who want a big time OOC, do they mind that we don’t have a freaking BACKUP center?

i'd much rather watch us lose to nova by 15 than beat st. peters by 30

 

[zls44]

They got to get out of this former political hack association. Guess where the money goes?

It wouldn't be half as bad if the CRDA were any good at it. Every facility they run is a disaster.

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

Last big OOC opponent at Gampel was Ohio State in 2015.

Since then, this has been the non-conference slate on campus:

North Florida
Northeastern
Wagner
Coppin State
Columbia
Colgate
Manhattan
UMass-Lowell
UMKC
Morehead State

Gampel season ticket holders deserve Florida this season.

Florida is at Gampel this year.

Also we were supposed to start a home and home with Butler this year @Butler but that was squashed when we joined the BE.

 

[Storrs South]

Florida is at Gampel this year.

Source?

 

[Travelman6]

I’m no expert here, but this schedule seems very weak and boring.

I get what you are saying. Sure, IF they were coming off a S16 or E8 run and heading into this year with tons of potential that would seem like a disappointing schedule. For sure. But, I mean, they have struggled a great deal the past three seasons. Considering that fact, I am kind of okay with that schedule. Starting with a year or two in advance, I don't think we'll be able to say the same thing. I give them a pass for that schedule for this year, which isn't THAT bad, again, for this coming year.

 

[gampelcrazies]

Florida is at Gampel this year.

Also we were supposed to start a home and home with Butler this year @Butler but that was squashed when we joined the BE.

Hopefully this is true.

The Butler part makes sense but I would have thought it would have been Providence.

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

Source?

Yes