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Wednesday. Biggest game in Hartford since when?

The importance of this game is that it's another chance to avoid the possible disaster of losing three times to St. John's and finishing the season with no championship of any kind. It is entirely possible, even likely, to finish 32-6 this year and never hoist a trophy -- not a pre-conference tournament title, not the BE regular season title, not the BET, not an NCAA regional. UConn right now looks pretty shaky for a post-season run. It is a big, big deal to beat Paterno Wednesday night and hold on to at least a piece of the BE regular season..
 
ucp990411 said:
Reminds me of the Kerry Kittles game in 1995. My 3 buddies and I had season tickets first row behind the basket in front of the UConn bench. Walking outside Gampel a guy with 3 about 12 year old boys asks us where are seats were, we told him, offers us $1,000.00 for each ticket. That’s $4,000.00 for all four. We said no. Then Kittles totally torched us.
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I was there. Hated Kittles for decades!
 
Sphinx said:
The importance of this game is that it's another chance to avoid the possible disaster of losing three times to St. John's and finishing the season with no championship of any kind. It is entirely possible, even likely, to finish 32-6 this year and never hoist a trophy -- not a pre-conference tournament title, not the BE regular season title, not the BET, not an NCAA regional. UConn right now looks pretty shaky for a post-season run. It is a big, big deal to beat Paterno Wednesday night and hold on to at least a piece of the BE regular season..
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Beating Paterno will never happen. Not this year, not ever.
 
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With the closing of the Olympics MCBB is getting more attention in the national media. Even shows like PTI are talking about this game along with the Big12 and Big10. Huge opportunity for UConn tonight. The only game tonight featuring two top 20 teams.
 
HCCForever said:
With the closing of the Olympics MCBB is getting more attention in the national media. Even shows like PTI are talking about this game along with the Big12 and Big10. Huge opportunity for UConn tonight. The only game tonight featuring two top 20 teams.
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Showing it all off on Peacock!!
 
Huskygrad88 said:
Showing it all off on Peacock!!
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True but since it’s still February, those that purchased Peacock for the Olympics have a chance to watch. But you’re correct, it is a missed opportunity due to Peacock. I don’t even think of going out to watch the game.
 
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SinBin said:
The same promotion for hockey and was told that pizza shouldn't have been advertised because it wasn't part of the promotion.
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they always manage to get something wrong! 😐
 
Does anyone know if the happy hour will apply to the non-arena side of the sportsbook?
 
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Travelman6 said:
They can't finish worse than 3rd and are close to at least wrapping up 2nd place, but beating STJ would put them in the driver's seat for first place and get them back on track as March quickly closes in. It is a big game vs a top 20 opponent, but I wouldn't say the biggest beyond maybe this year or the last two.
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What's the tie breaker if UConn and St Johns tie for first?
 
ucp990411 said:
Paterno has been dead since 2012 so you are correct, we never will beat him. Plus he was a football coach
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It can be confusing:

With Paterno, it was Jerry Sandusky's molestations in the showers

With Pitino, it was sex on a table in the back room at Porcini

And yes, Louisville has two rounds with Bobby Petrino, who has created messes at many places over the past decades, and was hired last month to be Offensive Coordinator for Bill Belichek's UNC Tar Heels.

From a walk along Frankfort Avenue last week...
 

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Atmosphere was as good as Nova in 2022. Had this game been closer down the stretch it would have surpassed it imo. Crowd was rocking until the 8 minute timeout. Even after then it was still electric but not quite as much as the first 32 minutes.
 
mjmoney23 said:
Atmosphere was as good as Nova in 2022. Had this game been closer down the stretch it would have surpassed it imo. Crowd was rocking until the 8 minute timeout. Even after then it was still electric but not quite as much as the first 32 minutes.
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Crowd was electric all game. Maybe a little lull to start 2h, but like you said… people were up and screaming very loudly until about that 8 minute timeout mark. Fans started to leave, but what are ya gonna do up 30+ on a school night.
 
The first good (it was the best crowd) since the late 2000s. People can argue with me all they want but Hartford has not been that great since Calhoun left. Sure there have been moments. But last night was straight electric. Big red chant one after another, people standing without Hurley/bench having to egg them on.

If we can get even 60-70% of last night going forward for big non conference/conference games then you won't hear any complaints
 
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gampelcrazies said:
The first good (it was the best crowd) since the late 2000s. People can argue with me all they want but Hartford has not been that great since Calhoun left. Sure there have been moments. But last night was straight electric. Big red chant one after another, people standing without Hurley/bench having to egg them on.

If we can get even 60-70% of last night going forward for big non conference/conference games then you won't hear any complaints
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Villanova in 22 was the best crowd I had seen in Hartford in a long time. Last night def rivaled that.
 
BFieldHusky said:
Villanova in 22 was the best crowd I had seen in Hartford in a long time. Last night def rivaled that.
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The nova crowd in 22 was good. I just don’t think it was like last night. Obviously it has the magic finish but last night just had it
 
gampelcrazies said:
The first good (it was the best crowd) since the late 2000s. People can argue with me all they want but Hartford has not been that great since Calhoun left. Sure there have been moments. But last night was straight electric. Big red chant one after another, people standing without Hurley/bench having to egg them on.

If we can get even 60-70% of last night going forward for big non conference/conference games then you won't hear any complaints
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I would say Villanova in 2022 was damn good, but other than that game I agree. UConn's homecourt in the 1990s and 2000s was very loud and raucous.

But your last statement hit home. I want to see this type of crowd and energy all the time no matter the opponent. If that is too idealistic, at least 60-70% like you said going forward. I want this energy for Senior Day on Saturday.
 
Not denying Hartford was great. But with that opponent and that performance I have a feeling Gampel might have sounded good too. It’s tough to be loud when the team struggles
 
gampelcrazies said:
The first good (it was the best crowd) since the late 2000s. People can argue with me all they want but Hartford has not been that great since Calhoun left. Sure there have been moments. But last night was straight electric. Big red chant one after another, people standing without Hurley/bench having to egg them on.

If we can get even 60-70% of last night going forward for big non conference/conference games then you won't hear any complaints
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2014 had some great games including the rock fight vs Cincinnati
 
Tyler2Rings said:
Does anyone know if the happy hour will apply to the non-arena side of the sportsbook?
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Happy hour evidently was limited to only certain vendor locations. did the promotions note that?
 
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