Game Week - UConn vs. Wagner (8/29/19 @ 7p on ESPN3)

[SonsOfNutmeg]

Probably because its labor day weekend and folks like to travel. It also give the coaches and team two extra days to prepare for Illinois. Illinois plays Saturday and I bet their coach isn't happy about that.

Totally. Luck for us Illinois plays Sat at noon on BTN so we can watch and scout the team.

 

[BlueandOG]

I can't express in words how excited I am for the return of UCONN football! The tailgating looks great with men's and women's hoops signing autographs. This is going to be a great game to start a ...better....season. Let's go Huskies! U! C! O! N! N! UCONN! UCONN! UCONN!

 

[CL82]

Do you live in CT, and if so for how long? The entire state goes to the shore on Friday of Labor Day weekend.

Not for years but it is pretty much the same thing here in Jersey.

 

[HuskyDogArt]

Thursday, August 29 vs. Wagner

• Post-Game Fireworks!
  • Stick around after the game to enjoy a post-game fireworks display
• Men's & Women's Basketball and Men's Hockey teams to host Autograph Session at Fan Fest prior to the game from approximately 5:30-6:30 p.m. This autograph session will take place at Fan Fest, located outside the stadium between gates C and D.
• High School Football Night
  • All high school football teams that register in advance will receive complimentary admission to the game. To register your team, please email your 2019 roster to marketing. The deadline to register a team is Tuesday, August 27.
• Student section t-shirt giveaway

1 P.M.	PARKING LOTS OPEN FOR SEASON PASS HOLDERS - Season parking pass holders can park anywhere in their designated lot for the first 2 hours to tailgate next to friends and family.
2 P.M.	PARKING LOTS OPEN FOR SINGLE PASS BUYERS - Get in early and get the grill going! All fans can access the parking lots beginning at 8 a.m. Don’t forget to use #UConnTailgate all season long when posting pictures of your gameday setup.
4 P.M.	FAN FEST PRESENTED BY POWERSTATION EVENTS OPENS - Fan Fest Presented by Powerstation Events is located on the north side of the stadium between Gates C & D (PDF). Fan Fest is FREE for all fans and a great way to kick up the excitement for UConn Football. Stop by and grab your Husky spirit pin from the cheerleaders. Powerstation Events Stage -> No Shoes Nation Band
4:30 P.M.	HUSKY WALK - Kickoff your gameday with a UConn tradition and greet the football team as they arrive at the stadium! Husky Walk takes place approximately 2 hours before kickoff at Fan Fest on the north side of the stadium between Gates C & D(PDF). Fans are encouraged to make their way to Husky Walk 2 ½ hours prior to kickoff.
5:30 P.M.	STADIUM GATES OPEN - Happy Hour: $4 12 oz. domestic draft beers, $5 popcorn buckets and discounted merchandise available inside Gate A until 3 p.m.

Discounted merchandise available inside Gate A until 3 p.m....but the gates won't open until 5:30...Am I missing something?

 

[UCMB88]

The "participation list" does look like a 2 deep except with K/P/LS. There are some kids missing from the participation list who are somewhat surprising and I guess they may be injured. Here are those players: Shamel Lazarus, Zavier Scott, Garrison Burnett, Noel Brouse, TJ Gardner, Sean Young.

One positive when you see the list is the small number of true freshmen who may play, 7. No true freshmen OL. No true freshmen RB. 1 true freshmen TE. 2 true freshmen WR. 1 true freshmen QB. 1 true freshmen DL. 0 true freshmen LB. 2 true freshmen DB. 0 true freshmen specialists. In contrast to last year, it doesn't look like any true freshmen will start.

Actually, the players are listed in alphabetical order by last name, so it it definitely not a 2 deep.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Can someone make it to basketball team autograph area and please confirm Spring's height?

 

[UConnJim]

Actually, the players are listed in alphabetical order by last name, so it it definitely not a 2 deep.

True, but we know a lot of things based on what has been said or observed at camp like Beaudry is the #1 QB and the OL starters are determined, but the kicking situation is still somewhat unsettled.

Since the participation list is a list of the players expected to play, it includes the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd string players. Thus, any true freshman listed on the participation is by definition on the 1st, 2nd or 3rd team at their position.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Does anyone know why we’re doing a weeknight game for Wagner? I mean it’s not like TV is driving this decision.

When have we not opened the season on a Thursday night? Typically vs an FCS team...

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Can someone make it to basketball team autograph area and please confirm Spring's height?

.8 Hilton units

 

[TheDoggPound]

Not good that Gardner isn't on the participation list.. we need someone like him to emerge on defense. He was slated along with Harris and KK to help generate a pass rush

 

[TheDoggPound]

What was the point of bringing in Sean Young if he's not going to handle kickoffs? Wasn't he top 10 in the nation last year?

 

[metsfan2323]

Andrew Migliaccio made the participation squad. Good for him as I think he is the only walk-on. Maybe this gets him a scholarship.

Not sure if Ventine Richardson is a walk-on?? he is on the P squad too.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

Andrew Migliaccio made the participation squad. Good for him as I think he is the only walk-on. Maybe this gets him a scholarship.

Not sure if Ventine Richardson is a walk-on?? he is on the P squad too.

DB Kyle Williams is currently a walk-on as well.

 

[Slick]

Can someone make it to basketball team autograph area and please confirm Spring's height?

I think he is 6 feet 9 but is still growing. It’s possible he could end up 6 feet 11 in a couple of years

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskyrob1]

Not good that Gardner isn't on the participation list.. we need someone like him to emerge on defense. He was slated along with Harris and KK to help generate a pass rush

Maybe he's hurt? Some good news on the defensive front, defensive end Pierce DeVaughn put on 25 pounds of muscle during the off season. Same thing for linebacker Hunter Webb,

 

[Slick]

Maybe he's hurt? Some good news on the defensive front, defensive end Pierce DeVaughn put on 25 pounds of muscle during the off season. Same thing for linebacker Hunter Webb,

Haven’t heard anything at all about hunter Webb ass summer. Has anyone seen him play?

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Haven’t heard anything at all about hunter Webb ass summer. Has anyone seen him play?

How much do you type ass where all autocorrects to it?

 

[DCUconnfan]

Discounted merchandise available inside Gate A until 3 p.m....but the gates won't open until 5:30...Am I missing something?

Yes, there is a lack of attention to detail by the person that put that together as they forgot to update the times in the little message boxes - as a for instance, gates open for everyone at 8am (as opposed to 2pm when they are scheduled to open). So they basically forgot this is a 7pm game.

They did it again on the Facebook Live heading - 'Head from' as opposed to 'Hear from' - they corrected that one at least!

 

[SonsOfNutmeg]

What was the point of bringing in Sean Young if he's not going to handle kickoffs? Wasn't he top 10 in the nation last year?

Thought the same thing... very strange. We're going to need help at kicker for sure since they'll be relying heavily on these points all year.

 

[gioff2323]

Not on participation list and HCRE said he will say nothing about injuries. I’m going to say 2+2=4

 

[kris1]

This reminds me of my Little League position chart when my kid was 8 yrs old and it's in alphabetical order too, so no ones feelings are hurt.....Good times!!!