Senior night ceremony poll

[CL82]

Last night the University of Connecticut tradition by hosting their senior night ceremonies after the game rather than before it. I wasn't sure about the choice, but I thought it worked out very well. I particularly liked the fact that having the ceremony after the game allowed it to be more relaxed and gave every senior opportunity to address the crowd. I'm curious what everyone else thought.

 

[huskeynut]

I liked it. It was a great idea.

 

[BRS24]

I also liked it. For the players, it let them stay focused on the game, and then celebrate (and get weepy!) afterwards. Last night was a challenge time-wise, as there's only so much time pre-game, and as Geno said, if they had done it beforehand, folks would still be arriving, and that potentially would include the families of seniors. They played the Canadian, Croatian, and US national anthems before the game, so imagine if they then rushed through the managers and players event? It also allowed the seniors to address the crowd afterwards.

 

[Vancat]

What’s not to like? Great idea!

 

[Skeets]

UConn should have thought of this decades ago.

 

[Henry]

I don't always like change, but I ended up preferring having the ceremony after the game. It wasn't rushed and allowed for all the players to speak to the crowd. There was also no impact on play at the start of the game from the emotion of the ceremony.

 

[FairView]

I was at the game and preferred the ceremony after the game. It was less rushed, more joyous and simply a better experience. Kudos for some fresh thinking.

 

[UConnCat]

Also like that they did it on a Friday night rather than the last home game at Gampel which is a Wednesday night. For all the goofy fans of other teams scratching their heads about why Senior Night was last night, it was for the benefit of the families. The families have the opportunity to spend the weekend with the players and some can stay for Monday's afternoon game on the holiday.

 

[Kaizen]

I like after the game, except may worry some people are leaving.

 

[CL82]

I like after the game, except may worry some people are leaving.

On the other hand, Geno complained that many fans arrive late in the missed the pregame senior ceremonies.

 

[#12in21]

I thought it was a good decision and going forward it's a better way to do senior night. I was there and feel most everybody stayed throughout the ceremony. There were young girls with their families on either side of us and each was able to get various giveaways and autographs immediately postgame and again after the ceremony. I have no doubt that they have no complaints about the format change!

 

[Bill In Georgia]

UConn basketball leads the way again...
Great Idea..so nice to see the players relaxed and close-up front!!
Nobody was MIKE shy and were very lady like and professional!!!

 

[VA Huskie]

I was shocked and pleased that the Fox Sports app showed the whole thing!

 

[Monte]

Do it again on February 28th!

 

[JonathanXIV]

Of course, it wouldn't be as fun after a loss.

 

[reelfan]

Positive, YES

 

[Centerstream]

Of course, it wouldn't be as fun after a loss.

I was thinking the same thing, but if I remember correctly, no one mentioned the (Georgetown) game, it was all about (and rightfully so) their 4 years at UConn.
I liked the change.

 

[Topsail]

prefer after, just have it on a Saturday at 2 then have plenty of time to hang after for everyone.

 

[Blond D.]

prefer after, just have it on a Saturday at 2 then have plenty of time to hang after for everyone.

Thats what Geno said. Maybe they will think about that when they are making out the schedule.

 

[CL82]

UConn basketball leads the way again...
Great Idea..so nice to see the players relaxed and close-up front!!
Nobody was MIKE shy and were very lady like and professional!!!

I'm curious to see if the Men adopt it as well.

 

[HuskyNan]

Thats what Geno said. Maybe they will think about that when they are making out the schedule.

UConn is assigned dates and teams by the Big East schedulers and TV assigns the time

 

[ME Husky Fan]

Lot of empty seats, especially in the higher levels, lots.. Ceremony was nice but old school here and liked the drama and emotions before the game and liked it when the other team tended to watch the proceedings, which typically worked in our favor.

 

[triaddukefan]

After

 

[AmeriConn]

I liked the Canadian and Croatian flags handed out to a number of fans.

 

[MSGRET]

Wow over 95% say after the game, it's hard getting 95% of the voters to agree with almost anything.