Schedule Released

[MSGSeven]

If we could play smu twice instead of Memphis That would be great but overall I like it

They work us at their place every year so maybe it's a blessing in disguise.

 

[Fishy]

It feels like they're listening ... the scheduling of directional carolina/florida at XL on a Sunday is hopefully a thing of the past.

I have a feeling our new athletic director has helped in that regard.

Compared to the past few years, this schedule looks like someone representing UConn said "NFW" to some of the past abuses involving the AAC's need to shoehorn UConn into network holes.

 

[gampelcrazies]

I don't mind it. Lots of weekends. As a season ticket holder that lives 1+ away that helps it easier to go.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

It's a fantastic out of conference schedule and as far as the AAC goes, it's the best we could hope for given that it's not the Old Big East.

Network exposure seems to be pretty damn good as well.

The only complaint would be that most of the big time out of conference games are neutral site or away this season. But that's the new reality.

 

[huskyinfl]

Terrance Samuel coming back to campus Feb 7th.

 

[Kembacity]

Can we just once play @ Memphis on a weekend so I can actually drive down to the game? Every year since we've been in this godforsaken conference that game is a weeknight.

I'm hoping against hope for a Boston area game, just an away game in the state of Massachusetts, FOR ONCE!!!

 

[MSGSeven]

 

[upstater]

You'd have to think nova would be on fox and zona espn

Assuming that's the case, UConn is now down to 11 games (9 for sure) on ESPN/ESPN2/CBS, fro 15 or 16 3 years ago.

Of course, if UConn is actually playing well, they may get picked up for more games.

Also, no more Texas trip after New Year's, but it's replaced with Tulsa.

You win that Tulsa game, and you set yourself up for a bunch of good home games, rip roaring into the conference schedule.

 

[Waquoit]

At least there are Saturday home games. Noon isn't ideal, but it beats Sunday every which way.

That's a good point. I forgot about all those lousy Sunday games, like repressed memories.

 

[WrenchFan69]

Terrance Samuel coming back to campus Feb 7th.

Has a former player ever played at Gampel? Think we'll do anything for him? It'd be cool to see a quick highlight pre game for him; he was an important part of our tournament run after all

 

[ConnZag3]

You'd have to think nova would be on fox and zona espn

uconnhuskies.com has the Nova game as a CBS game; it could only be on Fox if the Big East team was the host. I'm somewhat concerned that Zona game gets slated for the Pac-12 Network.

 

[gampelcrazies]

uconnhuskies.com has the Nova game as a CBS game; it could only be on Fox if the Big East team was the host. I'm somewhat concerned that Zona game gets slated for the Pac-12 Network.

Thought I saw ESPN2 for Arizona

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

At Tulane is the Saturday of MLK weekend. I was considering going to NOLA that weekend for my bachelor party. Decision just became 100%

 

[gtcam]

First AAC game and it's vs WSU and its during Xmas break and at noon - at least it's on a Saturday
Wished for WSU match-ups to be at prime time on prime TV
Overall the schedule is good - that OOC is strong
These pups better be ready to play from the get go

 

[mauconnfan]

First AAC game and it's vs WSU and its during Xmas break and at noon - at least it's on a Saturday
Wished for WSU match-ups to be at prime time on prime TV
Overall the schedule is good - that OOC is strong
These pups better be ready to play from the get go

Yeah that's a Shocker!

 

[AntG168]

Zona, Auburn, and whicita st is a huge 3 game stretch

 

[Guapo]

Yeah that's a Shocker!

Ha

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

We've played big games at noon at the XL going on a few years now. GTown, SMU, Cincy, Memphis all have been noon Saturday games

 

[UChusky916]

Zona, Cuse, Nova, Cinci x 2, Wichita St x 2, SMU, and Oregon... Plus a chance of seeing MSU and other elite programs if we get that first rd win which is absolutely critical as others have stated.

Can't say the team doesn't have opportunities for statement wins. And the travel doesn't look as bad as last year. Home games are all pretty decent timing even if some are noon starts. The December 30 home game vs WSU during break is the only somewhat annoying game.

I'm very pleased overall. Let's hope the team capitalizes on their big time opportunities.

 

[Waquoit]

One thing to keep an eye on is midweek attendance at Gampel. A couple of those should have been put in XL.

 

[UConnSwag11]

One thing to keep an eye on is midweek attendance at Gampel. A couple of those should have been put in XL.

They should just allow the kids in at halftime for half price

 

[Waquoit]

They should just allow the kids in at halftime for half price

You really think cutting the price from $6 to $3 would make a difference?

 

[CL82]

Pretty much every conference game at Gampel. Interesting

Well we have a brandy new ceiling to show off...

 

[mjmoney23]

We've played big games at noon at the XL going on a few years now. GTown, SMU, Cincy, Memphis all have been noon Saturday games

This, and the atmosphere at those games has been the best we have had for the past several years. Only one better was MSU in the elite 8 at MSG.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

Regardless of what happens OOC a legit shot @ 7-0 in the AAC heading to Temple.

I think we lose to Temple on the road. The Temple guards are way undervalued nationally especially with Josh Brown back at PG. Barring injury I think Temple could really surprise nationally. See the Top 25 at some point. That is good for us if Temple beats Nova ect...