the atmosphere at the AACTourney?

[JonB]

in all those years did you ever catch someone sneaking up on you?

No. Possibly because I stayed alert and was obviously so. Why, are you suggesting there's no street crime in Hartford?

 

[Geno-ista]

I can understand those who did not like the venue. But no venue is perfect. Yes its a casino so one would expect to push the crowds to the slots and everything else. That's business and its called capitalism. But I find it a better venue than the XL Center.

My wife and I enjoyed the tournament. We had excellent seats by the basket. The chairs were not bad but not great. But any chair is better than the benches at Gampel. I've got bad knees and one was in a brace this past weekend and I got up and down the stairs without trouble.

As to the atmosphere - excellent. The crowd was into the games and most around us were very knowledgable basketball fans. We sat next to the USF (one of the best - great spirit) and Louisville bands and enjoyed both. Probably because we are retired music teachers - me being a retired band director.

Obviously, the food choices are too many to choose from but that's not a bad thing.

I'm ready for next year's tourney!!!

Huskeynut- great post- that must have been u near me- I was one of the really knowledgable and good looking UC fanatics! I thought that was you!

 

[ctkaiser]

The lack of stats was a negative but has anybody seen any stats at the XL other than basic scoring stats? It's a little surprising for Mohegan because they do have a WNBA team and during those games they run stats on the lit up strip that runs between the first and second level. Not there for this tournament. Also why not dim the lights and use the spotlights to introduce the players.

 

[DaddyChoc]

No. Possibly because I stayed alert and was obviously so. Why, are you suggesting there's no street crime in Hartford?

I wonder what happened to those people who weren't as alert as you

I lived in Hartford for 45yrs I dont need to read your stats... but walking from your car to the arena and back to your car whats the percentages on those crime?