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Carnac said:
I’ll try to make it out there next year. That would be very enjoyable. I’ve seen them 4 times here in Northern and Southern California. One was the Loss at Stanford in 2014. The team’s only loss that season. Didn’t like the loss, but enjoyed watching them play live in person. Looking forward to it. Thanks. :cool:
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Perhaps I see an opportunity for a BY get together for a game. Just a thought but I have never been to a game at either location. I had relatives living in Ct. from the 60's until last year, we went to many H.S. girls games but never made it to the big time. If there is interest heading to UCONN next year for a game it would be an experience that would be hard to pass up. For many of us time is not in our favor and there is no time like next year. Any interest out there?
 
Inthepaint said:
Never seen the Huskies live. Would love to
I live in Queens NY and have no transportation.
Disability (I use a walker) makes it tough to get to Storrs
My daughter and granddaughter live in Long Island, so we went to a WCBB game at Stonybrook before the pandemic.
She loved it (she's my BY Avatar)
Can go to a game at St.John's on Sunday, 1/23. Can probably talk them into it if it's an afternoon game.
I want my granddaughter( 6 years old) , who is very active and likes to shoot baskets in her backyard, to see it done right.
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Inthepaint: I love your avatar, she looks like a little princess. Stay strong, enjoy the upcoming season.
 
Skeets said:
Carnac, another thought. For anyone much over 6 feet tall, Gampel isn't very comfortable. The architect must have been 5 feet tall.
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The seats in the Mandalay Bay Arena in Las Vegas , home of the Aces and the NHL Knights are tight also. I had to sit at an angle the first time I attended a game. Those seats are very uncomfortable for tall people. Now I only sit in aisle seats when I go there. I’ll keep that in mind, thanks.
 
Carnac said:
The seats in the Mandalay Bay Arena in Las Vegas , home of the Aces and the NHL Knights are tight also. I had to sit at an angle the first time I attended a game. Those seats are very uncomfortable for tall people. Now I only sit in aisle seats when I go there. I’ll keep that in mind, thanks.
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I read somewhere recently that Mark Davis is looking at other options on the Aces playing venue. Evidently you are not the only one to complain about the leg room.
 
D J B said:
True. From Manchester to Storrs is only about 120 miles. The original poster said they were moving from Atlanta, where a 2 hour drive can sometimes take you about 5 miles.
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Had to read this twice. Until I realized you weren’t referring to Manchester CT. :D
 
MSGRET said:
I read somewhere recently that Mark Davis is looking at other options on the Aces playing venue. Evidently you are not the only one to complain about the leg room.
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Serg, as I’m sure you know, there are many other venues in Las Vegas that are available, big enough and would love to become the new home of the Aces.
 
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JonathanXIV said:
Had to read this twice. Until I realized you weren’t referring to Manchester CT. :D
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Yeah. I think back in the day they had a list of 20 or so acceptable New World names to choose from.
 
Carnac said:
Serg, as I’m sure you know, there are many other venues in Las Vegas that are available, big enough and would love to become the new home of the Aces.
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True that, it's just how big does Mark want to go. Currently they average less than 5,000, even in the pre COVID days. Now if they happen to win the WNBA title this year it might help in tickets sales. Mandalay Bay Arena holds 12,000, which is more than twice the size of current attendance. Currently there are 5 Men's and Women's basketball conference championships held in Vegas, so he does have at least 5 venues he can play at including their current one.
 
Carnac said:
The seats in the Mandalay Bay Arena in Las Vegas , home of the Aces and the NHL Knights are tight also. I had to sit at an angle the first time I attended a game. Those seats are very uncomfortable for tall people. Now I only sit in aisle seats when I go there. I’ll keep that in mind, thanks.
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When I had Gampel tickets I always had bench seats. Whoever was directly in front of me could use my knees as armrests and I'm only 6'2". I've sat in the chair back seats for events like "First Night". A little better, but it would still be tight for anyone taller than me. As for width, I'll defer to Mrs. Skeets :)
 
All this talk about getting to games made me think... The guy who always helped me feel like I was at the game...even though I wasn't was @dannykuconn . Does anyone know... maybe Danny himself will answer... if he's coming back this year? Always Love his action photos of the Husky games!

GO HUSKIES!
 
Carnac said:
Uhhh Monte, I’m a little further away than a two hour drive. Believe me, if I did live that close, I would be a regular at Gampel, the XL and the Mohegan Sun Arena for the women’s BB games. You could spot me real easy. I’d be the tall guy walking around the arena wearing a turban and a smile. :)
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I'm not so sure they'd let you walk around either the XL or Gampel just wearing a turban and a smile.
 
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When does official practice begin for our team? :rolleyes:
 
Carnac said:
Uhhh Monte, I’m a little further away than a two hour drive. Believe me, if I did live that close, I would be a regular at Gampel, the XL and the Mohegan Sun Arena for the women’s BB games. You could spot me real easy. I’d be the tall guy walking around the arena wearing a turban and a smile. :)
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Pretty sure they require you to wear pants.
 
Skeets said:
When I had Gampel tickets I always had bench seats. Whoever was directly in front of me could use my knees as armrests and I'm only 6'2". I've sat in the chair back seats for events like "First Night". A little better, but it would still be tight for anyone taller than me. As for width, I'll defer to Mrs. Skeets :)
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I never sat in worse seats than the upper bowl of the XL Center, there's practically no room for your knees/feet and steep as heck. Forget trying to get up to go for food/drinks or whatever while fans are seated, if you're lucky you'll be able to make the aisle but don't lose your balance trying to get there. :mad:
 
Ralph said:
When will they post the places where the games are being played, XL or Gampel, so we can buy tickets for single games?

We get no respect. Article every day this week in the Norwalk Hour and the Danbury New Times on the Mens BBall team, for the women, nothing.
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But did the mens team get a mention in the Wall St Journal crossword?
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Carnac said:
Definitely, count me in. I’ll see if I can get MDoggie to join us. He also lives in the area. I’ve known him for over 30 years, way before I became a UConn fan. I’m closer to Upland.
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I am about an hour from UCLA in Ventura County. Deal me in!
 
mbr33ct said:
I never sat in worse seats than the upper bowl of the XL Center, there's practically no room for your knees/feet and steep as heck. Forget trying to get up to go for food/drinks or whatever while fans are seated, if you're lucky you'll be able to make the aisle but don't lose your balance trying to get there. :mad:
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When I started to get pushed to the "double letter" rows of the XL center for single game tickets is when I decided to get season tickets. Those upper rows are ridiculous. You have to watch the TVs because you can't see the court.
 
SoCalCanine said:
I am about an hour from UCLA in Ventura County. Deal me in!
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Cool. The more the merrier. It would be fun to put a face with some of the handles Here. :)
 
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