Just curious -- are there ever BY meet-ups?

[tomcat]

Because we're in Florida, we almost never get to see the Huskies play, but this year I decided to take in the Big East Tournament. Years ago -- more years than I care to admit -- Byers would get together at the halftime of a given game, just to chat in-person and, for those of us out-of-towners, to attach faces to names. Does anyone ever still do this? I've been on this board for years, met a few BYers years ago, but don't think I've ever laid eyes on anyone who's active now. Just wondering.

 

[HuskyNan]

Because we're in Florida, we almost never get to see the Huskies play, but this year I decided to take in the Big East Tournament. Years ago -- more years than I care to admit -- Byers would get together at the halftime of a given game, just to chat in-person and, for those of us out-of-towners, to attach faces to names. Does anyone ever still do this? I've been on this board for years, met a few BYers years ago, but don't think I've ever laid eyes on anyone who's active now. Just wondering.

Where are you in Florida? There are a bunch of us in the greater Orlando area

 

[ERWUC65]

Florida (Sebastian here), it's where all the old UConners (1965) go to retire (and get warm this time of year).

 

[BRS24]

Because we're in Florida, we almost never get to see the Huskies play, but this year I decided to take in the Big East Tournament. Years ago -- more years than I care to admit -- Byers would get together at the halftime of a given game, just to chat in-person and, for those of us out-of-towners, to attach faces to names. Does anyone ever still do this? I've been on this board for years, met a few BYers years ago, but don't think I've ever laid eyes on anyone who's active now. Just wondering.

Where are you in Florida? There are a bunch of us in the greater Orlando area

I'm north of Tampa, so if anyone is traveling here, say, for the first week of April, I'd be game to do a meet up.

 

[oldhusky]

I'm in The Villages, Florida, where age is just a number, a really big number! ha!

 

[tomcat]

I'm in Vero Beach, so south of most of you guys. But I probably was unclear: I was actually talking about a meet-up at a game. I am going to all the UConn Big East Tournament games, and I have to assume there will be at least a few BYers at some of them. DO members ever try to arrange a time and place to meet up. Many years ago, I participated a couple of those at XL (there I go, I almost called the Civic Center). Someone would set a location for a brief meetup at halftime, and there was a lot of handshaking, greeting newcomers, and sharing stories. I'm not sure there is a single person I met back then who is still on the board. Anyway, that's what I was thinking. It's just a real opportunity for those of us who live far away to attach faces to names.

So...do you ever do stuff like that?

 

[FairView]

There used to be meet ups at home games. I'd walk by, too shy to say hi. Don't know why they stopped. However, when I recall the image of that nefarious crew, I wouldn't be surprised if law enforcement was involved.

 

[Ron and Vida]

There used to be meet ups at home games. I'd walk by, too shy to say hi. Don't know why they stopped. However, when I recall the image of that nefarious crew, I wouldn't be surprised if law enforcement was involved.

Glad to hear that I’m not the only walk by too nervous to stop by

 

[DennieEddy]

Venice, Florida

 

[ThisJustIn]

Hey there!!! I'll be at the Big East Tourney (likely missing most of Friday. sigh)

If you want to connect for a lunch or dinner, drop me a DM.

 

[Skeets]

Several BYers attend UConn home games, but I can't find any of them because they don't look anything like their avatars.

 

[maple]

I’ll be there at the BE tourney on Saturday and Sunday. Wouldn’t mind a BY meetup!

 

[OldSchooler]

Hallandale Beach, just south of Ft Lauderdale and Hollywood. We've attended a couple of games in Tampa vs USF, and one at Columbia vs SC.

 

[jcoton56]

I’ll be there at the BE tourney on Saturday and Sunday. Wouldn’t mind a BY meetup!

I have tix for Sunday and Monday. Ill be the guy in the UConn shirt

 

[ThisJustIn]

I'll be the gnome in the UConn hat.
Maybe a Sunday meet up?
In the past, folks gathered at intermission at a spot. I'll hunt one downwind post the invite.

 

[maple]

I have tix for Sunday and Monday. Ill be the guy in the UConn shirt

You'll be sure to stand out in the crowd.

 

[tomcat]

If folks do a Sunday meet-up, count me in. Just set a location and a time.

 

[meyers7]

There used to be meet ups at home games. I'd walk by, too shy to say hi. Don't know why they stopped. However, when I recall the image of that nefarious crew, I wouldn't be surprised if law enforcement was involved.

You have no idea.

There are a couple pictures out there in the ether world somewhere.

 

[BBallF]

I will be at the second game of the NCAA at Gampel, whether Sunday or Monday, and would love to meet any fellow BYers at halftime.

 

[tomcat]

The second game? Not the UConn game? As I understand it, UConn plays in the first game Saturday and (assuming a win) Sunday. Monday there is only one game.

 

[tomcat]

Well, I would set a time and place, but I don't know the arena, so I don't know where an appropriate spot would be. So Let's say Sunday at halftime of the UConn game (Which I believe is the first one.). You tell me: Where's the place to meet?