What’s the deal with scheduling?

[ibleedhuskyblue]

God gives his earliest bedtimes to his sleepiest soldiers.

This is the greatest thing i've ever read on the internet.

Hat tip to you good sir.

 

[Huskygrad88]

We could be top 5 Houston playing a Sunday 6 pm game last night.

 

[auror]

You think the difference between Saturday and Sunday games is minimal? Are you retired?

There's very little difference between a noon Saturday game and noon Sunday game. Sunday at 8? Sure.

 

[Kitaman]

Reppin the old farts; 6:30 is perfect.

 

[wheelerdog]

I would have loved a big time matchup in Hartford, Saturday, 4/4:30/8. So many noons this year.

When was the last time there was a Saturday night game in Hartford? Maybe the Washington game in like 2015?

 

[JayKoz]

I show up to work early in the AM so the 6:30 starts are actually appreciated. I’m under 40 by a few years, not sure if I’ve hit the old fart designation.

It also helps that I can leave whenever I want, so tomorrow I’ll leave a little early to grab food and drinks in Hartford before the game.

I do understand the issue for those driving a long way, especially for Gampel home games.

 

[Captbluefin]

I’m cool with the 6:30 start. My 8yo daughter who is a huge Hawk fan gets to watch the whole game with me and get to bed after at a fairly reasonable time

 

[Rico444]

I have kids who go to bed at 7, so I prefer 8 or 8:30 tips myself. It's not the end of the world if I'm not live, but it's nice to follow on Twitter while I'm watching and there's no chance of that for me if the game tips before 7:30.

 

[gtcam]

I’m cool with the 6:30 start. My 8yo daughter who is a huge Hawk fan gets to watch the whole game with me and get to bed after at a fairly reasonable time

Your daughter is a little genius - but then again, you already know that!!!

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I’m in the “I love the 6:30 start time” camp.

Less wait time between work and game, plus more time after the game for my end of night beauty routine.

 

[CTBasketball]

I’m in the “I love the 6:30 start time” camp.

Less wait time between work and game, plus more time after the game for my end of night beauty routine.

Who doesn’t love a nice quick happy hour before a game in Hartford!?

 

[Hoophound]

6:30 starts are great for us early risers. I love watching a game without dreading trying to get up in the morning. If you have to get up at 5-5:30am, watching games until close to 11pm is rough. Once the game ends, I still need another hour or so to burn off the adrenaline so I can sleep.

 

[krinklecut]

There's very little difference between a noon Saturday game and noon Sunday game. Sunday at 8? Sure.

Hard disagree.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Does 30 minutes really matter that much? The weekend games I get (sat vs sun) but 630 to 7 can't possibly really be a deal breaker.

 

[ucp990411]

I’m cool with the 6:30 start. My 8yo daughter who is a huge Hawk fan gets to watch the whole game with me and get to bed after at a fairly reasonable time

Bringing her up well you are

 

[Waquoit]

You think the difference between Saturday and Sunday games is minimal? Are you retired?

I was referencing the relative competitive advantage of the team playing those days, not your personal preference.

 

[shizzle787]

I feel like we need a poll on the 6:30 start time.

 

[ValleyGuy]

Nova had Marquette Xavier Creighton UConn all at home on a Saturday and Providence home on a Sunday. They tongue bathe that team

 

[auror]

Hard disagree.

Enlighten me.

 

[UConnSwag11]

We’ve discussed the 6:30 starts. How about lack of home Saturday games? I think that significantly helps a team

 

[Fishy]

Does 30 minutes really matter that much? The weekend games I get (sat vs sun) but 630 to 7 can't possibly really be a deal breaker.

6:30 games are good if you’re making time to go to the game - not so good if you’re watching from home. Generally, I just miss the first 45 minutes or so.

Sunday games were one of the indignities of being in the American. Not thrilled to see them returning with such vigor.

 

[CL82]

I have no issue with the games happening during the week. It's the 630 time. Especially in Storrs

I don’t have a dog in this hunt, but I wonder how it shakes out among fan preferences. Earlier start time means that the game ends sooner and you get home earlier on a weeknight, on the other hand, early start times also mean you have to bill from work early. It would be interesting to see a poll. I wonder if the answer changes at Gampel or in Hartford.

 

[CL82]

I have kids who go to bed at 7, so I prefer 8 or 8:30 tips myself. It's not the end of the world if I'm not live, but it's nice to follow on Twitter while I'm watching and there's no chance of that for me if the game tips before 7:30.

Twitter instead of the chat room?

 

[alexd]

Who doesn’t love a nice quick happy hour before a game in Hartford!?

Yep.
I always loved post game drinks at the Federal while looking out the huge windows at the traffic on Church St. slowly work it's way to Union Place on the way to 84 West.

 

[CTBasketball]

Yep.
I always loved post game drinks at the Federal while looking out the huge windows at the traffic on Church St. slowly work it's way to Union Place on the way to 84 West.

Boosh locked up but the bottles are still behind the bar. Can get in easy if you have a crowbar, a small amount of elbow grease, and some determination.