Huskies Heading to St. Petersburg Bowl to Take On Marshall

[Runway Ron]

https://ems.resrunner.com/_events/1606/;jsessionid=ECENCEFEMCDF

 

[BNich]

DowntownHWV 3:48pm via Twitter Web Client
IT'S OFFICIAL: @HerdFB to take on @UConnFootball in the St. Petersburg Bowl on Dec. 26!! #HerdNation#BeatUCONN

Could they maybe find pictures of Uconn's current uniforms and current players? That's pretty pathetic.

 

[BleedBlue97]

The Disrespect Marshall keeps showing is ridiculous, Or at least their indifference towards us... Just shows we gotta roll them down in Tampa and soon we'll be saying "Marshall WHO?"

 

[tduconn]

I hope somebody from either school goes to the game. ....... doesn't sound like much buzz locally.

Contest is ranked #37 of 40 bowls, and according to one "talking head" not a very compelling contest or teams to watch.

Implies both teams are lucky to be anywhere, and day, time, location would not have much of an impact on attendance by "locals".

What is the chance we seen any side line shots of fans in the stands?

 

[DarthGrumpy]

I unfortunately can't go as I have family visiting my house in jersey from the 24th through the 26th and no way my wife will let me bolt (had to beg to stay overnight in NYC tonight using hotel points for the Maryland basketball game). Overall, I think it is a great opportunity for UConn to show it is rebuilding.

That said, the bowl travel packages are a a tad pricey

- Hotel: $640 for a single for 2 nights, online about $800 for 2 nights, stay at a Marriott Courtyard in between the Renaissance Vinoy & Tropicana for $300 for 2 nights
- Charter: $975 per person versus $380 on Delta (Orbitz) from LGA to Tampa.

Not as bad the the pricing fiasco that the Fiesta Bowl was; but, still.

 

[Srqhusky]

Does anybody have details on the fergs pre-party? It is a pretty cool sports bar located walkin b distance to the trop, just wondering if food/drink included

 

[huskymedic]

Does anybody have details on the fergs pre-party? It is a pretty cool sports bar located walkin b distance to the trop, just wondering if food/drink included

$40 and in previous years the reception included a buffet (can't remember if cash bar or not -- I want to say no but... ). Band and Cheerleaders are in attendance plus the usual VIPs (Susan, Warde, etc...). 1-888-GO-UCONN (468-2666) for more info.

 

[SubbaBub]

Does anybody have details on the fergs pre-party? It is a pretty cool sports bar located walkin b distance to the trop, just wondering if food/drink included

Depends if this is the VIP version or the regular joe version. Scroll to the bottom.


http://stpetersburgbowl.com/event/