Gampel + XL Seating Configuration Changes

[WhereistheDove?]

Shouldn’t you factor in timing? Like when all 5000 need to go at halftime?

 

[Kathy]

So the loge seating is where the wheelchairs used to go which wasn't ideal to begin with - where are they going with these changes?

 

[willie99]

The Event Level Club Seats are in the existing student section. I suppose they'll be moved to the other side, nearer in UConn bench. Although, unless they switch benches, I don't think the visiting team would have to face the students in the second half. Usually coaches like to have their offense in front of them for the second half.

The Event Level Bunker Suites will be between both benches. Unless, of course, the benches are moved to the other side.

I suppose we'll have to wait and see

 

[CTBasketball]

Actually doesn’t look too bad. Up to speed with other arenas.

 

[Stew Crew]

Yea, it’s shorter because that’s the side the bar went in.

No. The upper level (200 level) was not affected by the bar. One side was always higher than the other.

 

[DSquiz]

No. The upper level (200 level) was not affected by the bar. One side was always higher than the other.

Talking the lower level. They took out 3 or 4 rows for the bar. It’s the area where they have a few rows of open chair seating now.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Kinda-Unrelated: what happens during home games over winter break re: student section? Does the university “fill” the student section with others? Have to assume many won’t be there. Talking specifically about Jan. 5 Gampel game vs. PC.

 

[DSquiz]

Kinda-Unrelated: what happens during home games over winter break re: student section? Does the university “fill” the student section with others? Have to assume many won’t be there. Talking specifically about Jan. 5 Gampel game vs. PC.

The lower student section is always for the students. They usually fill it regardless of break. The upper is sold for games there are not enough student claims.

 

[Palatine]

Shouldn’t you factor in timing? Like when all 5000 need to go at halftime?

You can also add in there are addition toilets that can be used for "overflow" crowd. But 200 urinals at Gampel should be able to accommodate the halftime rush.

 

[Scrutineer]

I'm curious as to how one becomes an expert in urinal math.

Attending the graduate certificate course Chief offers........

 

[Scrutineer]

You can also add in there are addition toilets that can be used for "overflow" crowd. But 200 urinals at Gampel should be able to accommodate the halftime rush.

We don't want to hear about "overflow" in the men's rooms...

 

[HuskyV]

There is a good amount of construction going on on event level behind the visitor bench/student section end.

I would not be surprised if they flipped the home bench to that side & a new home locker room could be added (along with greater VIP area's). Move the students & vistors to the other end.

UConn Athletics email out to day provides current UConn point totals by venue & notes March 31 deadline for donations that will effect seating selection. Not much else by my read.

 

[WrenchFan69]

I feel pretty good about my chances to buy tickets next year, but feel terrible about my chances to get seats as good as I have now for anywhere near the price I pay now. Sucks but it's a race to the top for revenue across the board in college sports these days

 

[nashusky109]

This won't happen unless they build a brand new building on campus

Forgive my ignorance but what’s the correlation? Is it not costly to build a new building on top of the ticket sales that UConn got from the lower bowl? I’m just asking how a new building (gym, classrooms, open space, what’s the new building) adds to students being in half of the lower bowl?

 

[Palatine]

 

[Hoophound]

We need to put students on the sideline opposite the cameras. It’s a necessity to cement us as an ultra Blue Blood.
We need to take that step while we are at our zenith so it becomes tradition.

 

[WestHartHusk]

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Is our solution to urinals removing seats?

 

[CL82]

Is our solution to urinals removing seats?

Sure. It eliminates loitering and effectively makes every toilet a urinal.

 

[Waquoit]

We need to put students on the sideline opposite the cameras. It’s a necessity to cement us as an ultra Blue Blood.
We need to take that step while we are at our zenith so it becomes tradition.

Yeah, no.

 

[bigknight3]

We need to put students on the sideline opposite the cameras. It’s a necessity to cement us as an ultra Blue Blood.
We need to take that step while we are at our zenith so it becomes tradition.

Nah I do just fine rooting for the team in my seats in front of the cameras.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Sure. It eliminates loitering and effectively makes every toilet a urinal.

How about just make each seat a toilet? All problems fixed.

 

[Scrutineer]

Is our solution to urinals removing seats?

No there's a better way........part of the premium ticket package.

 

[CL82]

How about just make each seat a toilet? All problems fixed.

I don't think it's possible to overstate the genius of this solution. Sure there are some logistical problems, but, it would eliminate bathroom lines and likely increase beer concessions.

 

[Waquoit]

Any one else remember the Burt Reynolds flick Semi-Tough? When Burt went to novelty store and bought the "Cattleman's Helper"?