Uconn First Night 2022

[CL82]

Glen Miller did a rap about the course catalog one year.............

You got English and science and math 101,
And you take a little Psych before the year is done…
Take whatever interest you is all I’m saying,
But you need to keep your grades up or you won’t be playing.

 

[ctchamps]

I got two First Night tickets, which I will gladly donate to a Casual Fan. That is the only criteria necessary, that the recipients be Casual Fans.

When I was a casual fan I would have traveled the 842 miles to watch it. Now I’m a sub casual fan so you’ll have to count me out.

 

[IllinoisHuskie]

Can I get a definitive list of the different fan types? So far I think I have (in descending order of dedication and committment):

Lifelong Fan
Seasonal Fan
Fan
Business Casual Fan
Casual Fan
Fond
Guilt by Association

 

[husky429]

I personally miss the blue/white scrimmage days which I used to attend annually, it was a nice way to get a look at the new comers before the season started. I don't care much for these cheesy productions that don't lend themselves well to promoting the teams imo, for what that's worth.
When they do the 3pt contests, which ball do they use? This has always been a point of contention with me when folks argue stats between the women's and men's players(smaller ball, same size rim).

It ain't meant for you, dude. It's meant for the kids, and should be. I am a grumpy ass old man... I don't go to first night. Complaining that the college kids get a night of fun right after mid-terms is bizarre.

 

[firstnline]

Can I get a definitive list of the different fan types? So far I think I have (in descending order of dedication and committment):

Lifelong Fan
Seasonal Fan
Fan
Business Casual Fan
Casual Fan
Fond
Guilt by Association

I'd also add fanatic, diehard and the bandwagon fan

 

[RichZ]

I'd also add fanatic, diehard and the bandwagon fan

Rabid fan. Just a hair or two above fanatic.
I enjoy being a Rabid Husky Fan.

 

[Chief00]

The Casual Fan distinction is unconditional. There are no prerequirements or stipulations. It is a fan at its purist.

 

[Chief00]

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You got English and science and math 101,
And you take a little Psych before the year is done…
Take whatever interest you is all I’m saying,
But you need to keep your grades up or you won’t be playing.

The rap legend with a dance

 

[CL82]

Can I get a definitive list of the different fan types? So far I think I have (in descending order of dedication and committment):

Lifelong Fan
Seasonal Fan
Fan
Business Casual Fan
Casual Fan
Fond
Guilt by Association

Yarder
Rabid Husky Fan
Die Hard Husky Fan
Lifelong Husky Fan
Seasonal Husky Fan
Husky Fan
Business Casual Husky Fan
Casual Husky Fan
Sub Casual Husky Fan (@fleudslipcon)
Fond
Bandwagon Fan
Guilt by Association
Troll

Since fan is short for fanatic it seemed redundant to add it to the list.

 

[Vancat]

Forgot “Condescending Know-It-All”

 

[SoFla Steve]

I vaguely remember hearing something about this, but I don't know any details. What was the deal? The UConn basketball teams played scrimmages at SHS? What years? Why Southington? Just curious since I grew up there.

As I recall, the Southington B&W games were fundraisers (for scholarships?). Lots of schools had intra-squad fundraisers until the NCAA shot them down. I had been to a few, but the last one I remember was in 1985. Not sure if that was the last year for them; there may have been others. After the game, my daughter and I got an autograph from new freshman, Cliff Robinson, who hadn't played a real game yet for UConn. He was sitting on the floor of the SHS court giving autographs. I still have it . . . someplace.

All the players were approachable. It was a different time.

 

[mauconnfan]

Can I get a definitive list of the different fan types? So far I think I have (in descending order of dedication and committment):

Lifelong Fan
Seasonal Fan
Fan
Business Casual Fan
Casual Fan
Fond
Guilt by Association

Lifelong fond casual for me!

 

[Chief00]

Forgot “Condescending Know-It-All”

It’s ok to love First Night. Chief encourages it

 

[imno1]

Yarder
Rabid Husky Fan
Die Hard Husky Fan
Lifelong Husky Fan
Seasonal Husky Fan
Husky Fan
Business Casual Husky Fan
Casual Husky Fan
Sub Casual Husky Fan (@fleudslipcon)
Fond
Bandwagon Fan
Guilt by Association
Troll

Since fan is short for fanatic it seemed redundant to add it to the list.

I'll add fair weather fan

 

[pepband99]

Forgot “Condescending Usually Wrong Know-It-All”

FIFY

 

[Chief00]

FIFY

Chief always has a non-judgement zone for Casual Fans.

 

[UCSouth]

Chief always has a non-judgement zone for Casual Fans.

The fact that you refer to anyone as a "casual" fan reeks of judgment.

 

[CTBasketball]

I have zero faith in the AD to make good decisions with respect to fans.

I asked him for a $1 beer night on Twitter, he said yes, then deleted his tweet. A few months later another fan asked and he said “maybe.” Can’t trust a guy who advertises a $1 beer then sells it to you for $10.

 

[Waquoit]

I have zero faith in the AD to make good decisions with respect to fans.

He hires good coaches.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[superjohn]

Tristen picked last, we're so farked.

 

[NJHoops]

Tristen picked last, we're so farked.

 

[REB1094]

Paige and Andre probably shouldn’t be GMs after their playing days..

Diarra is gonna make first night so fun

 

[auror]

Diarra is gonna make first night so fun

Yeah love his energy.

I was prepared to overreact to Karaban getting picked so highly before the next couple pics were walk-ons lol.