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i have 4 friends(1 thats lurks on the bball board here all the time) that get the hartford bball package. have been for 3 years now since college. they just got 4 season tix for fball. first time for them in fball and there pumped about it. they have only been to a couple fball games ever with me when i wouldn't have class and would take my familys tix(when they couldnt go). they were telling me that they have a couple other friends that were also going to be doing the same. i can't help but notice the buzz about the program gaining steem.
 
JMW23 said:
Any idea where a new season ticket holder would be seated? Does a request for sunny side bring success? What percent of preferred tickets are currently held by season holder? Appreciate any thoughts you might have about seating and various locations.
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how did you make out? seems like the ad has been a step up on this from past years, hope they helped you out.
 
JMW23 said:
Any idea where a new season ticket holder would be seated? Does a request for sunny side bring success? What percent of preferred tickets are currently held by season holder? Appreciate any thoughts you might have about seating and various locations.
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You might want to reconsider about sitting on the sunny side. The first three year cycle I was on the north side (sunny side). I found the sun unbearable for some of the early season games. For the next cycle I requested the shady side. I have not had an unbearable game since. Of course you may be different from me I would prefer being in the woods in the snow hunting deer than sitting on a hot sweaty beach.
 
Thank you for the feedback. Yes, I remember getting a few sunburns on the UConn bench side. So the shady side being much colder is overstated?
 
I love the press box shady side. You also get to look across at the team and coaches, plus the band is usually playing in that direction. Bundle up for the latter part of the season and come join the in crowd.
 
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JMW23 said:
Thank you for the feedback. Yes, I remember getting a few sunburns on the UConn bench side. So the shady side being much colder is overstated?
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I sit in the shade. If you have the choice, don't.
 
JMW23 said:
Thank you for the feedback. Yes, I remember getting a few sunburns on the UConn bench side. So the shady side being much colder is overstated?
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That is only my personal preference. You may be different. That is kind of my reason for putting the line about the beach in. I think I have a lower tolerence for heat and a higher tolerance for cold than normal. Hence I am retired and don't live in Florida.
 
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HuskyfanDan said:
u have no faith in this fanbase hugh? that $5 is in bags of baked lays.
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I don't even much blame the fanbase quite so much this year with the conference nonsense. With WVU out, you don't even know who is on the schedule - it's the first year of a three year cycle coming off a 5-7 season, with no obvious reason why they will be better. There is no way in hell they get to 26k.
 
JMW23 said:
Thank you for the feedback. Yes, I remember getting a few sunburns on the UCo
nn bench side. So the shady side being much colder is overstated?
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It's not overstated. Section 241 can be 15 degrees cooler than the parking lot on a cold late fall day. That having been said, you can dress for cold. Hot is just friggin hot.
 
whaler11 said:
You taking bets on that?
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I would. I'll go a step further and say sellout. Whether or not UMass can bring fans consistently to games remains to be seen. Their first 1A game in neighborhood Connecticut though? Yeah I'm comfortable going on record and saying sellout.
 
businesslawyer said:
It's not overstated. Section 241 can be 15 degrees cooler than the parking lot on a cold late fall day. That having been said, you can dress for cold. Hot is just friggin hot.
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Women wear less clothing when it's hot.
 
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Jarhead_1775 said:
I would. I'll go a step further and say sellout. Whether or not UMass can bring fans consistently to games remains to be seen. Their first 1A game in neighborhood Connecticut though? Yeah I'm comfortable going on record and saying sellout.
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We were betting on season ticket sales. UMass might bring some fans - it might sell out - but only in the softest sense, it's not like there won't be people giving away tickets for $5 at the gates.
 
Jarhead_1775 said:
Just bought mine today and requested the same, upper chair backs on sunny side. We'll see how it goes...
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How did this work out for you? Can anyone offer me some advise? Sunny side or Shade? I am about to purchase two upper chair backs. Most times I have had seats on the sunny side. I had seats in the shade a few years back and can't remember the cold being any worse than the sunny side. Especially at night ;)
 
I like being in the sun. Obviously hotter in the early day games but offers the sunshine during cooler games. November? Forget it, it's just cold.
 
I agree, I have sat on both sides, prefer sunny side. I remember the BC game on the shade side... BRRRR
 
Sunny side for sure, you can always cool off. Aluminum benches are quite reflective so it is to your advantage to having the seats in front of you filled. Last year a hat didn't help with people leaving early, Sunburn on the bounce from below. Down in the lower bowl it is less windy than up above the concourse, good and bad depending on the ambient temp. The sunny side pays off big time later on in the season. Come on now put those fannies in the seats. GO HUSKIES!!!!!!
 
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I had tickets on both sides. I prefer the shady side by a long-shot. The UConn side is like being in a rotisserie during the early part of the season. I can wear a jacket and gloves in the shady side on a cold day. You can only strip down so far to stay cool on the sunny side.

Late in the season it doesn't matter which side you choose.
 
I, too, am a Rent Rat by choice. I sat over in the sunny side for 1 quarter of the Rutgers game last year to see what the fuss was all about. 5 rows from the field in chair backs right behind the UCONN bench. I couldn't see a thing. The sun was in my eyes (I was wearing shades and a hat and had my hand up to shield the sun glare) the whole time.

Like others have said, you can always dress for cold temps. Longjohns in late October and November go a long way. Hand warmers too. You can't dress for hot, sunburn and sun glare. Besides, if you are engaged in the game and making noise, you don't feel the cold anyway! :)
 
The shady side is definitely the most comfortable for the full season. A blanket and gloves are easy to bring at year end. I sat on the sunny side at Spring game and that further confirmed my thoughts.
 
Thanks for the feedback. I purchased 2 upper chair backs in section 201 row 17. It didn't come down to sun or shade after all. The seats I chose were 8 rows closer to the field than what I could get on the sunny side. I believe I'll be somewhere around the 40 yard line. I usually get cheap seats and sit in the chair backs anyway. So I figured its about time I made a bigger contribution to the school and stop being a free bagger. It's kind of like washing your car at the gas station with a squeegee. I don't have to do that any more:)
 
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