No AAC fans will be allowed at tournament

[Ajs120102]

 

[87Xfer]

I think we knew this was coming. I support it. A few days ago I was seriously thinking about going, since DFW is one of the very few places I can fly to directly. But i gave up on that idea by Monday.

 

[Ts5034]

Wow. The thing that I cannot believe is that people took off work, already bought tickets and traveled to these locations just to be told the night before they cannot attend. Will they be fully refunded?

 

[Ajs120102]

Really a great call by these tournaments. It’s horrible in Italy right now and it’s going to get real bad here. Basketball wise, this is big for our matchup against Wichita State (assuming we get there). Only 300 miles from Wichita campus. Woulda been a home game for them compared to us.

 

[CL82]

As a fan base with the biggest distance to travel, I shrug.

Weird times we are living in.

 

[Ajs120102]

Wow. The thing that I cannot believe is that people took off work, already bought tickets and traveled to these locations just to be told the night before they cannot attend. Will they be fully refunded?

No info as of now but I assume it’ll be similar to March Madness where those are getting refunded and expect money back within 30 days.

 

[87Xfer]

Will they pipe in crowd noise every time something big happens, with the volume adjusted according to each team's home distance from the venue?

 

[6xChamps]

I think this is good news for UConn. Furthest school from the location and if there’s any coach that can create energy for his team in an empty arena its Dan Hurley

 

[WhereistheDove?]

And still somehow a bigger crowd than the last time we played Tulane.

 

[87Xfer]

So this could play out as well for us as anyone. We're the farthest from home, and since we're lame ducks in the AAC, we're probably fan's least favorites.

OTOH, we don't seem to play very well in the total absence of crowd energy...

 

[EROCK CONN]

this means that 785 people are going to have cancel their plans to attend the tournament.

 

[87Xfer]

I think this is good news for UConn. Furthest school from the location and if there’s any coach that can create energy for his team in an empty arena its Dan Hurley

Damn good point. Dan is the loudest and best fan in the building every game. Could be pretty interesting to be able to hear what he's actually yelling at everyone!

 

[Excalibur]

So, nothing changed?

 

[hardcorehusky]

Could you picture the outrage if this was still being held in Hartford?

 

[Bomber36]

It’s gonna be real strange to watch. I guess it’s coming attractions for the NCAA tournament.

 

[navery12]

Damn good point. Dan is the loudest and best fan in the building every game. Could be pretty interesting to be able to hear what he's actually yelling at everyone!

You think the FCC will turn off the censor that long?

 

[ASweet3781]

Interesting the Big East, located in the biggest danger zone, thus far hasn't announced anything.

 

[UconnU]

So nothing has changed from past AAC tournaments?

 

[Edward Sargent]

Big Red we are going need you in the chat room!!

 

[Ajs120102]

Interesting the Big East, located in the biggest danger zone, thus far hasn't announced anything.

Hearing they will be suspending fan attendance as well. ACC announced today as well.

 

[Horatio]

If there’s no fans then there’s no one to police and criticize horrible officiating. More technicals called on coaching staffs trying to compensate for the lack of fans criticizing bad calls . Bad situation

 

[Bomber36]

Interesting the Big East, located in the biggest danger zone, thus far hasn't announced anything.

Just looked at the EarthCam view of Times Square. Looks like no one there is too concerned.

 

[JB75]

this means that 785 people are going to have cancel their plans to attend the tournament.

Lol.

 

[CTBasketball]

The amount of profanities that Hurley usually screams will not go unheard due to a loud crowd, expect more T’s for sure.

 

[Ajs120102]

This is a big hit financially for that league but the right decision.